The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Alabama — 2026

We compared all 445 ice cream shops in Alabama on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen CustardEnterprise CustardItalian iceShaved ice

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

(334) 699-7003 Website View listing

#2 · Bahama Buck'sOrange Beach Shaved iceDrive-thru

Mon–Sat 11:00AM–9:00PM

(251) 395-4209 Website View listing

#3 · Baskin-RobbinsHuntsville Ice cream cakes

Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm

(256) 881-7920 Website View listing

#4 · Big Spoon CreameryHuntsville Homemade

Mon-Thu 12pm-9am, Fri-Sat 12pm-10am, Sun 12pm-9am

(256) 945-7223 Website View listing

#5 · Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream ShoppeMobile Milkshakes

Tue–Thu 12-8, Fri–Sat 12-9, Sun 1-8

(251) 471-1710 Website View listing

#6 · Island Ice Cream & TreatsGulf Shores Milkshakes

8am-10pm

(251) 540-2423 Website View listing

#7 · Scoops Ice CreamGulf Shores

12:00 PM–11:00 PM

(251) 948-4800 Website View listing

#8 · Pop the Top Soda ShopTalladega

Sunday: 1 pm - 9 pm, Monday - Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm

(256) 268-8036 Website View listing

#9 · The ParlorTuscaloosa

Mon–Sun 12:00–10:00pm

(205) 861-7966 Website View listing

#10 · sweetFrog Premium Frozen YogurtPrattville Soft serveFrozen yogurt

Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm

(334) 491-8899 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.