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10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston to Beat the Heat This Summer
Houston summers demand frozen solutions, and this year is no exception. As August kicks off, Houston’s climatologically hottest month, recent data shows a city grappling with lingering heat. June ranked as the ninth hottest June on record, and July came in as the eighth warmest with an average daily temperature of 86.3°F, which is 1.2°F above normal. Although only two days have so far reached 100°F, mid to upper 90s are common in early August, often pushing heat index values well into triple digits. With humidity high and sunshine relentless, ice-cold treats are more than dessert, they are survival. These ten ice cream shops are ready with inventive flavors, creative atmosphere, and a loyal community following to help beat the Houston heat in June, July, and August.
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Cloud 10 Creamery
A centerpiece of chef-driven Houstonscape, Cloud 10 creates small-batch ice cream and sorbet using seasonal, natural ingredients. Flavors like Toasted Rice, Nutella with Marshmallow, and Café Sua Da deliver balance. Included in the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Restaurants, Cloud 10 opened in a Heights bungalow and filled it with courtyard seating and community flair.
Milk + Sugar
Lines often stretch out the door at Milk + Sugar, thanks to unique, rotating flavors and strong consistency. Flavors like Strawberry Almond Cheesecake and adult-leaning options like Happy Wife balance nostalgia and sophistication. A favorite pick, Milk + Sugar earns recurring praise for creative flavors that don’t rely on sugar overload, with patrons calling it “solid” and “super consistent”.
Fat Cat Creamery
Rich, creamy, chef-inspired flavors like Chocolate Stout and Whiskey Butter Pecan make Fat Cat one of Houston’s most inventive grown-up ice cream spots. Located in a cozy courtyard setting, this shop combines ample portions, strong flavor, and a laid-back atmosphere. Locals call it among the best in the US for flavor depth and value.
Cheaters Creamery
Cheaters offers hard-packed ice cream with an expansive menu of richly flavoured options like Butterscotch Pecan. Texture and sweetness balance consistently, earning comparisons to Blue Bell with a twist. Staff deliver friendly service even when flavor lines get long. A Reddit fan described the shop as “pretty close to perfect,”.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
Known for adventurous flavors like Goat Cheese, Thyme & Honey, Lick Honest blends thoughtful ingredient sourcing with creative pairings. Houston’s Autry Park location provides a cute, modern setting alongside tried-and-true favorites like mint chocolate chunk. Flavors rotate based on local produce.
Space City Cow
A themed treat destination located near NASA in Seabrook, Space City Cow serves small-batch ice cream daily with seasonal offerings like Bananas Foster and Nilla Banana Pudding. Flavor creativity meets playful decor in a space-themed environment that’s fun for all ages. Yelp reviewers emphasize premium quality and rotating dairy-free sorbets.
Gelato Picks
Gelato Picks delivers artisanal gelato in a European-style setting in Sugar Land (Greater Houston area). Flavor lineup includes classics and inventive combinations; Pistachio and Cookie’s Cream rank among crowd-pleasers. Espresso and coffee drink options add to the appeal, making it a sweet stop after lunch or dinner.
SMOOSH Cookies
This dessert hangout specializes in cookie‑sandwich ice cream. Choose two cookies, pick an ice cream, and have it pressed panini-style—genius for kids or casual treat runs. Cookie Split options replace bananas with cookies in a banana split style. Milkshake options and whimsical decor make it ideal for warm evenings or kids’ birthday outings.
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Ben & Jerry’s (Rice Village)
The local Ben & Jerry’s stands out thanks to dairy and non-dairy options, stellar shake offerings, and scoopable sundaes like strawberry waffle bowls. Family-friendly with visible staff hospitality, seating area comfort, and reliable flavor rotation. Central for students and families alike. Customers value accessibility, variety, and consistent service in the high-summer foot traffic area.
Honeychild’s Sweet Creams
Modern homemade custard shop known for rotating handcrafted flavors and custard flights, offering five scoops for around $12. An open kitchen allows glimpses of the process. Ambient decor, simple but clean interior, and attentive service help it stand out—especially among organic-ingredient fans and flight-seekers looking for variety
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