There’s nothing like a cold cone on a hot day — and the UK has been experiencing a lot of warm weather recently. The hard part is finding where to satisfy this sweet craving.
Luckily, we’ve compiled the 12 best places to get ice cream in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire right here.
45 London Street, Norwich, NR1 3DH
The Ronaldo Ice Cream Barrow, sat in pride of place in the heart of Norwich, began all the way back in 1983. While it started as a run-of-the-mill street trading stand, it quickly become a wholehearted passion and turned into what it is today — one of the best places to get ice cream in Norfolk.
They’re constantly creating new flavours, ensuring their myriad of repeat customers always have something interesting to try. Here are just a few of their flavours at the time of writing:
· Salted caramel
· Toffee and butterscotch
· Norfolk raspberry and champagne
· Dark chocolate sorbet
· Blood orange
· Lime and tequila
· Elderflower
Serving both ice cream and sorbet, you can’t go wrong with a scoop (or five!) from this ice cream barrow.
14 High Street, Sheringham, NR26 8JR
If you were questioning whether Ronaldo’s really does have the best ice cream in Norfolk, allow this to provide extra reassurance — Ellie’s Sweet Shop stocks over 60 flavours of Ronaldo’s ice cream and sorbet!
The shop itself is a highlight of many trips to the stunning Norfolk coastline. However, it’s no secret that the ice cream always comes out on top.
At Ellie’s, you can get ice cream in a bunch of cone sizes, perfect for adults and children. They even have tubs of gluten-free treats, so you’re bound to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
12 Lower Esplanade, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6BT
Dimascio’s is a family-run business established in 1965 and supplies some of the best ice cream in Norfolk. Currently, they boast a fleet of vans available to hire for events and trade shows.
Each vehicle has the highest hygiene rating and their reputation is truly unmatchable. Whatever event you attend in Norwich, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Cromer, or Hemsby, make sure you look out for the Dimascio’s van so you don’t miss out.
6 Opie Street, Norwich, NR1 3DN
Tired of the best ice cream in Norfolk? Try gelato instead!
Café Gelato boasts the smoothest, tastiest sorbet in the area. Your tastebuds will thank you for it — and you’ll certainly be back for more.
Our favourite flavours include:
· Peach
· Norfolk black cherry
· Mantoa melon
· Almond and orange
· Apple and blueberry
· Prosecco strawberry
One look at their Facebook page (linked above) will make your mouth water. Yes, they’re that good.
6 Benne’t St, Cambridge, CB2 3QN
Jack’s Gelato undoubtably offers some of the best ice cream in Cambridgeshire. Situated fairly close to the River Cam, you can enjoy the tasty treat while strolling along the picturesque bank.
The owner, Jack, has dedicated his life to ice cream creation. After toiling in restaurants and growing his passion at home, he decided to put his all into Jack’s Gelato in 2010 and has never looked back.
His passion is endless, and it shows in the unwavering quality of this best ice cream in Cambridgeshire.
Leisure Park, Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
Despite it being a chain, Creams Café does craft the best ice cream in Cambridgeshire. Situated near Bella Italia and Nando’s, it’s in prime position for those visiting the Leisure Park.
Plus, it’s open late (even on weekdays), so you can easily satisfy your nightly sugar craving.
3 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
Hadi’s Gelato is relatively new to Ely, but it has already made a name for itself as one of the best ice cream in Cambridgeshire providers. You can find the shop just 100 yards from Ely cathedral.
The gelato is always freshly made at the shop using natural ingredients and zero preservatives. They have a wide range of flavours available, ensuring there’s something for everybody.
18 Bridge Street, St. Ives, PE27 5EG
Granted, Oana’s is mostly known for their thick shakes. However, their ice cream is also to die for. Seriously, it’s some of the best ice cream in Cambridgeshire. But you can’t leave without trying a chimney cake; you’ll be hard-pushed to find a better one.
8 Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BA
Wells Gelato is perfect for those who love trying unique flavours. As one of the best ice cream providers in Norfolk, they are constantly creating gelato that you won’t find anywhere else.
Oh, and they make waffles too, so what’s not to love?
Jetty Cliff, Cromer, 9HP
Windows Ice Cream is a must-visit for anybody in Cromer — and yes, it’s well worth the wait in the almost-always-long queue. The flavour selection is immaculate, and the texture is perfect. It’s unarguably one of the top providers of the best ice cream in Norfolk.
25 Garden Street, Cromer, NR27 9HN
Located in a variety of places throughout the Suffolk and Norfolk, Harris & James provide some of the best ice cream in the business.
But it isn’t only a gelato parlour — it’s a chocolate shop too! Whatever sugary goodness you’re craving, you can get it here.
To give you a taste of the amazing selection, have a look at some of their products below:
· Pink gin chocolate bar
· Beccles blend coffee
· Limoncello chocolate
· Caramelised white chocolate
· Choccy jelly hearts
· Hazeletta ice cream
· Raspberry ripple ice cream
· Rum and raisin ice cream
· Salted caramel ice cream
21 New Street, Cromer, NR27 9HP
Last but certainly not least is The Crazy Cow in Cromer, one of the best places to get ice cream in Norfolk. They serve a huge variety of flavours, including Biscoff, banana, coffee, cookies and cream, and candy floss. There’s something for everyone.
The Bottom Line
Whichever place to get the best ice cream in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire you choose, you’ll certainly be satisfied. Plus, there’s so much to do in each location that you can make a day of it. Ice cream and beaches or city shopping? Sign us up!