Ice cream is a classic summer staple, and Madison isn’t lacking in options for where to find just the type one is looking for. From frozen custard to gelato to rolled ice cream and more, you’ll be sure to find just what you and your family are looking for after perusing the “the best ice cream in Madison” list below. Enjoy!
7 Novelty Ice Cream Shops in Madison, Alabama
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
- Drive-thru window available
- Outdoor seating only
- Premium ice cream, non-dairy, frozen yogurt, sorbets, ices, and sherbet options
- Pet friendly (doggie sundaes are free!)
- Free baby cones for children under 40″
- Fundraising and catering opportunities
- Open 12 PM – 9 PM daily
Rita’s
- Indoor and outdoor seating options
- Italian ice, frozen custard (both hand-scooped and soft-serve), and gelati options
- Cakes, cookies, and more available
- Catering options available
- See website for hours
Sam and Greg’s
- Varying gelato flavors
- Indoor and outdoor seating options
- Full lunch and dinner menu
- Online ordering available
- See website for hours
Sweet Charlie’s
- Rolled ice cream
- Premium, dairy-free, and frozen yogurt options
- Delivery available
- Online ordering available
- Catering available
- Open 12 PM – 9 PM daily
Zion Gourmet Popcorn
- Located in historic Downtown Madison
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Roughly 8 flavors of gelato available
- Open Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Closed on Saturday)
Zen Beri
- Frozen yogurt bar
- Sorbets and gelatos
- Non-fat, low-fat, and non-sugar options available
- Open daily; See website for hours
The Yard Milkshake Bar
- Milkshakes, edible cookie dough, by the scoop options
- Milkshake kits available
- Monthly specials
- Vegan, gluten-free, and lactose friendly options
- Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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