Oregon is home to many amazing ice cream shops serving up freshly made, uniquely flavored ice cream in all its delicious forms. It's a pinnacle of the PNW, a state known for its beautiful topography and fabulous locally-owned eateries perfectly honed for that ravenous sweet tooth of yours. If you're in search of the best ice cream in Oregon, then we have quite the adventure for you! This summer, treat yourself to an unforgettable ice cream adventure by visiting some of the best ice cream shops in the Beaver State. The best part? This is a trip that serves up sweet treats any time of year!
If you're looking to customize the route for your own personal experience, you can find our map right here.
Here's a route that will take you to each of these incredible ice cream shops.
It's perfect for anyone who has taken it upon themselves to find the best ice cream in Oregon.
1. Frite & Scoop, Astoria
Located in the beautiful town of Astoria, Frite & Scoop is a unique eatery that specializes in fresh, delicious ice cream and hot, Belgian fries. They've made quite a bit of information available at their official website, if you're looking. Address: 175 14th St, Ste 150, Astoria, Oregon
2. Sea Star Gelato, Seaside
The next stop on the itinerary is Sea Star Gelato, a charming gelato shop located in the coastal town of Seaside. Check out their Facebook page for more info! Address: 8 N Columbia St, Seaside, Oregon
3. Tillamook Cheese Factory, Tillamook
The Tillamook Cheese Factory is, you guessed it, a cheese factory. This iconic creamery also makes delicious ice cream, which you can enjoy freshly made at the on-site ice cream shop. Their creamery is an absolute dream! Address: 4175 N Hwy 101, Tillamook, Oregon
4. Salt & Straw, Portland
With multiple locations in Portland, Salt & Straw is a legendary ice cream shop that's gotten acclaim from all over the world. They serve unique, mouthwatering flavors that have ice cream lovers lining up all the way down the street. Here’s more, if you’re looking.
5. Fifty Licks Ice Cream
Fifty Licks is a fantastic ice cream parlor serving unusual yet perfectly made ice cream flavors in Portland. They also make sorbet cocktails, affogatos, and more. Check their official website for more up-to-the-minute information. Address: 2021 SE Clinton St, Portland, Oregon
6. Serendipity, McMinnville
Continuing south to McMinnville, you'll want to stop by the wonderful Serendipity, a lovely ice cream parlor that lives up to its name. Sure, it might be where you order some of the best takeout ice cream in Oregon, but we'd recommend you sit inside. This hot spot offers one of the best experiences inside and to-go. Here's more info! Address: 502 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, Oregon
7. Prince Pückler's
Another fabulous gourmet ice cream shop in Eugene is the charming Prince Puckler's Gourmet Ice Cream. Of all the ice cream shops in Oregon, this might just be the most aesthetically pleasing stop. Their official website is a good place to check out, if you're looking. Address: 1605 E 19th Ave, Eugene, Oregon
8. Bontà, Bend
The last stop on this trip is the wonderful Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato. The handmade ice cream is positively drool-worthy, and even though it's classic gelato and not quite Blue Bunny, it's still considered some of the best ice cream in Oregon. Still looking for more? Here's their official website! Address: 920 NW Bond St, Suite 108, Bend, Oregon
BONUS!
There are numerous other ice cream shops in Portland that are definitely worth checking out as well (but we can't fit them all into this list!). A few more fantastic shops in town are What's the Scoop?, Ruby Jewel, Cloud City, and Cool Moon. The best ice cream in Oregon? Well, it's up to you to decide, friends.
Check out our Oregon restaurant bucket list here.
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