From family-run dairy farms and authentic Italian gelaterias to inventive artisan makers, Yorkshire has no shortage of brilliant places for a cold, creamy treat.
Whether you’re chasing traditional, slow-churned gelato, rich Jersey cream made just yards from the pasture, or experimental flavours you won’t find anywhere else, Yorkshire’s ice cream scene is world-class.
To help you find your next perfect scoop, we’ve rounded up our absolute favourite independent gelaterias and farm parlours across North, South, East and West Yorkshire.
Quick picks: Best ice cream in Yorkshire
Best ice cream in West Yorkshire
Yummy Yorkshire
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Nearly 20 years after making its first batch, Yummy Yorkshire has become one of the county’s best-known artisan ice cream producers. Still owned and run by founders Louise and Jeremy Holmes, every batch is made on the family farm in the Yorkshire countryside using the same small-batch methods they’ve followed from the beginning.
The flavour list is packed with classics alongside creations inspired by Yorkshire ingredients, with the team constantly refining recipes to make sure every scoop is as creamy as the last.
Why we love them: Family-made artisan ice cream that’s been crafted on the farm for almost two decades using traditional small-batch methods. It’s a brilliant family day out, featuring a dedicated on-site sandpit playground for the kids and a bustling, warm farm café for the adults.
What to order: Liquorice & blackcurrant, rippled with tangy blackcurrant and pieces of hand-cut Pontefract Cakes.
Dietary info: There’s a delicious vegan sorbet available and the parlour team is always on hand to advise about allergies and intolerance.
Where to find them: Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Parlour, Delph House Farm, Denby Dale Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XY.
M Plus Matcha
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One of Leeds’ newest openings has quickly become one of its most exciting ice cream destinations. Founded by Josh and Jennifer, M Plus Matcha specialises in premium ceremonial-grade matcha sourced directly from Japan, alongside drinks and desserts that celebrate the ingredient in all its forms.
The standout is undoubtedly the matcha gelato, which is made using authentic Italian gelato ingredients and available in four different matcha strengths, allowing you to choose exactly how intense you want your scoop. Smooth, rich and packed with flavour, it’s unlike anything else we’ve tried in Yorkshire.
Why we love them: Authentic Italian gelato meets premium Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha in one unforgettable scoop.
What to order: The 60% matcha gelato, or go even stronger if you’re a serious matcha fan.
Dietary info: Naturally offers brilliant vegan-friendly options, as their traditional water-based matcha sorbets and select plant-based gelatos capture that intense ceremonial grade flavor without the dairy.
Where to find them: M Plus Matcha, 26 Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9HD.
Melting Point
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Hidden away beneath Leeds Corn Exchange, Melting Point has built a loyal following thanks to its inventive small-batch ice cream. Owner Johno Storey takes inspiration from desserts discovered during his travels, while fresh fruit from neighbouring Kirkgate Market helps shape the ever-changing menu.
Alongside favourites, you’ll regularly spot unusual creations such as cereal milk or goat’s cheese & stem ginger, making every visit a little different from the last.
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Why we love them: Creative small-batch ice cream with flavours that change almost daily. Tucked away on the lower level, it’s strictly a compact takeaway hatch, so grab your scoop and head up to sit on the iconic Corn Exchange steps to watch the city go by.
What to order: Whatever seasonal flavour is on the board that day.
Dietary info: Johno regularly churns phenomenal dairy-free and vegan options (like their dark chocolate sorbet), and the team is highly clued-up on cross-contamination for gluten-free visitors.
Where to find them: Melting Point, The Piazza Level, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Best ice cream in East Yorkshire
Poma
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Family-run Poma has been serving authentic Italian gelato in Beverley for generations. Now run by the second generation of the family, every flavour is made on site using traditional artisanal techniques, with a menu that blends classic Italian recipes and imaginative seasonal specials.
Alongside favourites including Amarena cherry and Sicilian pistachio, you’ll often discover creative flavours inspired by local fruit, while vegan options and gluten-free cones ensure there’s something for almost everyone.
Why we love them: Authentic family-run Italian gelateria making fresh gelato in small batches every day.
What to order: The 100% Sicilian pistachio gelato or one of the seasonal fruit-inspired specials.
Dietary info: Their authentic water-based fruit gelatos are naturally dairy-free and vegan, paired alongside gluten-free cones so nobody misses out.
Where to find them: Poma, 13 Wednesday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0DH.
Best ice cream in North Yorkshire
Billy Bob’s Parlour
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Billy Bob’s Parlour brings a taste of 1950s America to the Yorkshire countryside. Nestled near Bolton Abbey, this retro diner and ice cream parlour is packed with vintage charm, serving around 30 ice cream flavours alongside towering sundaes, hand-spun thick shakes and classic American desserts.
Made using fresh Yorkshire milk, the ice cream ranges from timeless favourites like Vanilla and Mint Choc Chip to fun American-inspired flavours including cotton candy and key lime pie. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, their homemade dairy whippy is the star of the famous “legen-dairy” thick shakes, while waffles and pancakes make the perfect excuse to add an extra scoop.
Why we love them: Fresh Yorkshire ice cream served in a fun, family-friendly 1950s American diner that’s worth the trip on its own.
What to order: A homemade dairy whippy thick shake, or one of the loaded sundaes topped with your favourite ice cream flavour.
Dietary info: You’ll find vegan and gluten-free options throughout their menu, from ice cream to pancakes and waffles.
Where to find them: Billy Bob’s Parlour, Calm Slate Farm, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, BD23 6EU.
G&T’s Ice Cream
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Tucked away near Ripon, G&T’s has earned a reputation for artisan ice cream made using organic milk and cream. Alongside 16 regular flavours, the team are constantly experimenting with limited editions, meaning there’s usually something new to try.
Whether it’s chocolate sorbet, pretzel or a whisky and ginger creation, the menu changes regularly depending on the season and the team’s latest ideas.
Why we love them: Organic artisan ice cream with inventive seasonal flavours that keep people coming back.
What to order: Chocolate sorbet or whichever limited-edition flavour is available during your visit.
Dietary info: Their changing board regularly features superb, intensely fudgy dairy-free chocolate sorbets and allergen-friendly options.
Where to find them: G&T’s Ice Cream, Home Farm, Risplith, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3EP.
Harbour Bar
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Few places have as much ice cream history as Scarborough’s Harbour Bar. The Alonzi family have been making and selling ice cream in the town for more than a century, with the Harbour Bar itself opening in 1945 and remaining one of Yorkshire’s most iconic seaside ice cream parlours.
Today, owner Giulian Alonzi still makes fresh batches on site every day using traditional techniques, serving homemade ice cream in a beautifully preserved 1950s-style milk bar overlooking the seafront.
Why we love them: A true Yorkshire institution serving homemade ice cream in one of Britain’s most nostalgic seaside cafés. The yellow-and-white 1950s milk bar is legendary, meaning you should absolutely expect a queue stretching down Sandside on sunny summer weekends – but trust us, the wait moves fast and it’s entirely worth it.
What to order: A traditional cone or sundae made with one of the freshly churned daily flavours.
Dietary info: They cater well to modern dietary needs, offering dedicated vegan vanilla scoops, dairy-free fruit sorbets, and gluten-free wafers.
Where to find them: Harbour Bar, 1–3 Sandside, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PE.
Best ice cream in and around South Yorkshire
Our Cow Molly
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A Sheffield institution, Our Cow Molly has been making award-winning ice cream on the family farm for more than 20 years. Rich cream from the farm’s own dairy herd gives every flavour its smooth texture, while traditional Italian ice cream-making techniques help create a product that has built an incredibly loyal following.
It’s the sort of place where customers regularly say they’ve been “spoiled” for all other ice cream after trying it.
Why we love them: Rich, creamy farm-made ice cream produced using traditional Italian methods and fresh dairy from the family farm.
What to order: One of the ever-changing seasonal flavours alongside a classic favourite. We love Cora’s Chaos, dairy ice cream with cookie pieces in chocolate sauce with mini Maltesers – and marshmallows!
Dietary info: While famous for their rich dairy herd, the farm shop parlour always keeps a supply of vegan fruit sorbets and gluten-free cones in stock.
Where to find them: Our Cow Molly, Cliffe House Farm, Hill Top Road, Dungworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6GW.
Cow Shack Ice Cream
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Though technically tucked just over the Nottinghamshire border in Scaftworth and Beckingham, Cow Shack is a massive favourite for Doncaster and Sheffield day-trippers. Set on a working family farm, Cow Shack makes its ice cream just a short walk from its herd of Jersey cows. That rich Jersey milk gives every scoop an unmistakably creamy texture, while small-batch production means quality comes first.
Alongside familiar favourites, the team regularly introduces limited-edition flavours inspired by local ingredients and classic desserts.
Why we love them: Homemade Jersey ice cream made on the farm where the milk is produced. Situated next to a lovely country pub in Scaftworth, it features plenty of outdoor, dog-friendly paddock seating by the River Idle, making it the ultimate sunny weekend pit-stop.
What to order: Keep it simple – go for the signature Just Jersey flavour.
Dietary info: Alongside their incredibly rich, full-fat Jersey scoops, they always have a couple of crisp, refreshing dairy-free fruit sorbets on rotation.
Where to find them: Cow Shack Ice Cream, Main Street, Scaftworth, Doncaster, DN10 6BL and 51 Old Trent Road, Beckingham, Doncaster, DN10 4PY.
