The 15 best ice cream shops in Rotterdam

Katendrechtse Lagedijk 1, 3081 NN Rotterdam

An artisan parlor on Katendrecht that shot to the top of Rotterdam's list in no time. People come for the fresh production and the unusual flavors next to the standard repertoire. For many locals it is proof you no longer need to cross the bridge for good ice cream.

198 reviews on Google

Hoogstraat 156, 3011 PV Rotterdam

A parlor on Hoogstraat with a broad selection. The service is friendly and you can always taste before you choose. Right in the center, so convenient during a shopping trip too.

359 reviews on Google

Benthuizerstraat 55b, 3036 XE Rotterdam

A small gelateria in the Oude Noorden. A neighborhood shop where the owner still works the counter and the ice cream is churned with care. The range is small, but everything is right.

85 reviews on Google

Vroesenlaan, 3039 KE Rotterdam

Ice cream on the edge of Vroesenpark, the standard way to end an afternoon in the park. Expect a window rather than a big shop, with short queues that move fast. The classics are the way to go, and the prices are friendly.

62 reviews on Google

Van Beethovensingel 64, 3055 JK Rotterdam

A Hillegersberg staple on the canal near the Berglust quarter. The neighborhood has been coming for years for the consistent quality and the bench by the water. The scoops are generous and the atmosphere is village-like in the best way.

191 reviews on Google

Straatweg 53B, 3051 BC Rotterdam

Espresso bar, lunchroom and ice cream parlor in one, on Straatweg in Hillegersberg. Handy for lunch first and ice cream after, and reliable in both disciplines. The terrace fills up quickly on summer days.

149 reviews on Google

Nieuwe Binnenweg 283A, 3021 GE Rotterdam

A Nieuwe Binnenweg institution that has drawn queues for decades. For many Rotterdammers it is simply the city's ice cream parlor. Portions are big, prices are fair and the queue is part of the ritual.

988 reviews on Google

Oude Binnenweg 125-B, 3012 JC Rotterdam

An Italian parlor on Oude Binnenweg and one of the oldest names in the center. Classic Italian scoops without frills, which is exactly what the regulars appreciate. Several generations of Rotterdammers got their first cone here.

723 reviews on Google

Hoogstraat 158, 3011 PV Rotterdam

A modern Hoogstraat parlor that likes to experiment beyond the classics. The flavors are unusual and the presentation is made to be seen. If you like surprises, this beats the traditional shops down the street.

343 reviews on Google

Stadhoudersweg 91D, 3039 EB Rotterdam

A Blijdorp gelateria churning artisan ice cream for the surrounding neighborhoods. The ice cream is fresh and vegans have options too. No tourist crowds, just consistent quality.

277 reviews on Google

Mathenesserplein 83, 3022 LD Rotterdam

A neighborhood parlor on Mathenesserplein with a small but very happy following. Friendly owners, fresh flavors and prices you hardly find elsewhere in the city anymore.

69 reviews on Google

Beurstraverse 37, 3012 AT Rotterdam

The Rotterdam branch of chocolatier Madaq, in the Beurstraverse in the heart of the center. The ice cream leans on the house chocolate, which for most visitors is precisely the reason to come. A convenient stop while shopping.

28 reviews on Google

Meent 69-A, 3011 JD Rotterdam

A large parlor on the Meent, among the busiest in the city. The choice is huge and it stays open late, so many a night in the center ends here.

1653 reviews on Google

Weissenbruchlaan 156, 3054 HG Rotterdam

Ice cream, lunch and espresso in Hillegersberg, with a terrace out front. Visitors come for the combination: coffee and cake, lunch, then a cone. The ice cream is fresh and creamy.

242 reviews on Google

Rododendronplein 16, 3053 ES Rotterdam

A neighborhood parlor in Schiebroek, the summer address for Rotterdam-Noord for years. Generous scoops, friendly service and a queue that simply belongs on warm evenings.

169 reviews on Google