Want to break away from the usual and discover your next favorite ice cream? Here we’ll share a list that has it all: from the most traditional flavors for those who love the classics, to exotic combinations for the most discerning palates.
Ready to discover the best ice cream in Guadalajara?
Caravellé Ice Cream
Since appearing on Guadalajara’s gourmet radar, Caravellé has changed the game by reinventing the ice cream experience.
The shop invites you to spend some time on its terrace while sampling the daily-changing selection of flavors, including fig, pink pepper, mezcal, and burnt tortilla with cajeta, as well as popsicles and cookie sandwiches.
More information here.Andra
A space that brings together the best of two worlds: specialty coffee and gourmet ice cream made with special ingredients.
You’ll find seasonal blends, such as jasmine tea with lemon, ginger, and honey, and perfectly crafted drinks.
More information here.Ceres Ice Cream
You’ll find this spot in the trendy Americana neighborhood. It’s a fusion of a café and an ice cream shop, where you can enjoy soft-serve ice cream with your choice of mix-ins, prepared fresh to order.
Its special touch is that all flavors come topped with cereal, such as Nesquik, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or Frooties, and they can also be made into milkshakes. Don’t just take our word for it—come discover this winning combination for yourself.
More information here.Lulo Gelato
Artisanal ice cream made with 100% natural ingredients , featuring delicious seasonal flavors like glazed donut and carrot cake, and some truly original ones, such as goat cheese with guava jam.
Monóculo
You can try tejuino, Danonino, or red wine ice cream while enjoying the atmosphere of the place, which has a bit of the old school and a bit of the new. If you don’t believe us, order the Rusa de Tonicol: house-made Tonicol-flavored ice cream, a touch of lemon, and Carta Blanca beer.
More information here.La Panga del Impostor
After some delicious aguachiles, how about a little ice cream to top off the meal? At La Panga del Impostor, one of the must-visit seafood restaurants in the Americana neighborhood, they’ve got you covered.
Grezzo Gelateria
With balanced flavors, these gelatos surprise with their artisanal quality and Italian inspiration. You’ll even find cannoli!
Some of the most recommended flavors are pistachio and olive oil: creamy and perfectly balanced.
Honey Scoop
As soon as you try them, you’ll immediately understand why they’ve gained such popularity: because of the care they put into their ingredients and combinations.
Our favorite flavor? Goat cheese with pistachio and honey. And that’s not all—they also offer milkshakes, cakes, ice cream sandwiches, savory options, and more.
More information here.Kurto’s
Who said ice cream should only be eaten in waffle cones? Luckily, at Kurto’s, they aren’t afraid to let their imagination run wild and offer their flavors in handmade artisanal bread cones, called kurto, with a filling of your choice: Nutella, peanut butter, jam, or cajeta.
More information here.La Violeta
Being in Guadalajara and not trying an ice cream from La Violeta is like not having tasted a torta ahogada. Their ice cream in a glass jar has been a favorite among Guadalajara locals since 1935 thanks to the family-run nature of the business, which offers flavors like lemon, walnut, vanilla, and tangerine.
You can order anything from a mini cup, just to satisfy a craving, to a liter. And if you’re looking for ice cream made with Stevia, just ask which varieties they have at the counter.
Mandi Gelateria
Italian ice cream, or gelato, has a certain allure the moment you see it at the counter. It looks so smooth and creamy that it’s impossible to resist. At Mandi, you can find flavors like Bailey’s, pistachio, and berries, as well as seasonal options, such as delicious dragon fruit.
More information here.Beyond Sugar
Who said delicious ice cream can’t be healthy, eco-friendly, and vegan? At Beyond Sugar, they’re committed to delivering on that promise: their ice cream is made with coconut milk, sweetened with monk fruit, and served in containers made of cornstarch, wood, or paper—not plastic.
More information here.Made in Heaven
An ideal spot to enjoy rich, creamy ice cream, here you’ll find classic options with delicious flavors. Plus, they offer vegan options and those sweetened with monk fruit.
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