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Is there a proper ice cream parlor anywhere near Austin? Note: Amy's is not an ice cream parlor.
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Is there a proper ice cream parlor anywhere near Austin? Note: Amy’s is not an ice cream parlor.


Is there a proper ice cream parlor anywhere near Austin? Note: Amy’s is not an ice cream parlor.

by lazerdab

29 Comments

  1. lazerdab

    I want to sit down for table service. Diner style menu but the main event is the sundae’s. Like what you see on the east coast and west coast.

  3. Just-Asking_

    Not sure what qualifies as “proper” but I got some kick ass scoops from LuvFats yesterday.

  4. brain_kimistry

    Would a mexican ice cream store count? I went to one yesterday. They have mexican snacks (doritolocos, elotes, agua frescas,) they make their own ice cream. SO MANY paleta (ice cream bars/popsicles) flavors to choose from! I had Gansito and pina colada and it was 100000% better than Amys or any American based place.

  5. Desperate-Extent9743

    Zeds is good. The baked bear is good

  6. UncomfortableHanSolo

    There’s an old fashioned soda fountain/counter inside Big Top Candy Shop on S Congress. I think they do floats and shakes. Probably the closest to what you’re looking for in Austin unfortunately.

  7. glitterofLydianarmor

    I *think* there’s one in Fredericksburg.

  8. ejdjd

    I think Freddy’s was trying to pass itself off as the *the* place for ice cream for awhile – it was awful tho.

    Are there any Friendly’s around here?

  9. greenspleen3

    You can drive up to Waco for the nearest Braum’s

  11. aculp21

    There’s one in Amarillo if you’re up for the eight hour drive.

  12. Daisy_s

    Yah dude, its on 1955 Nick at Nite Boulevard

  13. 19Nevermind

    Amy’s blows. Zeds is really good, idk if you call that a parlor though

  14. GroverMcGillicutty

    As a former Oklahoman, now I miss Braum’s.

  17. danman8605

    For a city that has warm weather 9 months of the year, there’s not great options for ice cream here.

  20. gregaustex

    Sit down, service, food then main event is ice cream?

    Can’t think if a single ice cream-oriented place with table service. They are all Amy’s format.

    Maybe you could find a “real” restaurant that has a premium ice cream option on their dessert menu to get the experience? Not a premium place but the Cheesecake Factory has diner like diversity on their menu and this https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/location/austin-tx/menu/ice-cream-delights

    Edit: Culver’s I think goes for the vibe but not table service.

  23. mycatsnameisjanet

    Check out Handels at 620 and Anderson Mill. This is what you are looking for.

  24. malai556

    Buda has a soda fountain. It’s really small, has like three tables. Their not-ice-cream menu is tiny, a couple of (tasty) soups and sandwiches, and you have to order at the counter. It’s about the closest I’ve seen to what you’re looking for. (From up north, I get it.) [website](https://www.budadrugstore.com/soda-fountain)

  25. somecow

    Amy’s. That, or HEB, but people might lick it and put it back.

  26. Ladymysterie

    I know it might not count but how about the Yard Milkshake Bar? I do know it’s pretty pricy.

  27. Slug-R

    If you ever come to foreign and domestic to eat. We have some of the best ice cream I’ve ever eaten. We have bay leaf, peppered strawberry, Thai basil, and carrot cardamom to name a few. All are amazing. We’re not an ice cream shop but holy shit my chef is a wizard.

  28. jacksdad123

    Why do you not consider Amy’s an ice cream parlor? What’s the difference between an ice cream parlor and an ice cream shop?

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