The warm weather is on its way! And what could be better than a refreshing ice cream during the summer? By the way, come rain or shine, ice cream is always a good idea. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? We’ve listed the best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam for you.
What are the best ice cream parlours in Amsterdam?
Van der Linde
Located on Nieuwendijk, you’ll find the patisserie Van der Linde. You might think: a patisserie selling ice cream? At Van der Linde, you get the most delicious creamy ice cream. Their ice cream is a mix of cream and soft serve. You’ve never tasted anything like it! No wonder there’s always a line at Van der Linde in the summer…
IJs van Oost
The name says it all, this ice cream parlor is located in Amsterdam-East. At IJs van Oost, they have so many different flavours. If you usually find it hard to choose, you’ll have an even harder time here. Will it be pistachio or stracciatella?
IJsboutique
The IJsboutique is a luxurious ice cream parlor in Amsterdam-Oud-Zuid on Cornelis Schuytstraat. At this parlor, you can enjoy high-quality ice cream, and you can taste the difference! For example, the strawberry sorbet is made from 50% fresh strawberries. The flavors also change daily at IJsboutique, so there’s always a new flavour to try.
Pisa
Pisa’s ice cream is a well-known concept in Amsterdam. You’ll find Pisa just before the RAI in Amsterdam-Zuid. The Italian ice cream they sell here takes you, if only in your mind, to Pisa. Enjoy more than 60 rotating flavours of ice cream! Taste it for yourself.
IJsmanschap
IJsmanschap was once the very first popsicle bar in Amsterdam. Even today, this ice cream parlor is still very popular. Here you can enjoy delicious, handmade ice cream with your favourite toppings. Will you choose the chocolate hazelnut heaven? Or do you prefer the white chocolate raspberry dream?
IJscuypje
IJscuypje definitely deserves a spot on the list of the best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam. This parlor now has several locations in Amsterdam, which says something about its quality and popularity. At IJscuypje, you can enjoy a variety of delicious flavours and trusted quality. There’s a branch with a lovely terrace on Wibautstraat, where you can enjoy an ice cream and the last rays of the sun in summer.
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