7 ice cream spots in Dublin not to miss this summer

The perfect post-dinner sweet treat and a sunny afternoon essential, these ice-cream spots take the dessert to another level with unique flavour combinations, hoards of toppings and fun, bonus extras.

From booze infused gelato for the grown-ups to classic favourites, check out our list of 7 delicious ice cream spots in Dublin to check out this summer.

Murphy’s Ice Cream – Wicklow Street

Featured on Netflix’s "Somebody Feed Phil", this well-known ice cream parlour’s signature flavours include Irish brown bread and sea salt, which are handmade in Dingle.

With a menu that is updated seasonally, the flavours currently on the board include Irish brown bread, raspberry sorbet, and butterscotch.

Scrumdiddly’s – Various locations throughout Dublin

Featuring a whole host of topping options, sauces,  waffles, profiteroles, crepes and milkshakes, this Dublin ice cream spot truly has something for everyone.

Their deluxe ice cream specials include cones topped with bueno sauce, Ferrero Rochers, meringue and homemade rocky road.

Cloud Nine – Temple Bar & Bachelors Walk

With two busy late-night locations on Temple Bar and Bachelor’s Walk, Cloud Nine ice cream parlours are recognisable by their pink façades and fun flavours.

Why not order a scoop of green apple sorbet or limoncello gelato and an Oreo kids’ sundae for the littles and go for a stroll around the city on the next warm summer evening!

Elephant & Castle – Temple Bar & various locations across Dublin

Elephant & Castle – Temple Bar & various locations across Dublin

Come for the signature wings and stay for the delicious dessert menu!

Elephant & Castle’s phenomenal hot fudge sundae, topped with toasted hazelnuts is the perfect after-dinner treat or for something different, why not try the affogato or delicious Roast Banana Copacabana?

Scoop Dessert Parlour – Aungier Street, Ranelagh, Clontarf, Sandymount

With freshly made gelato, sorbets, deluxe sundaes, milkshakes and crepes on offer, a trip to Scoop is a perfect spot for those with a sweet tooth.

Their crepes can be made gluten-free and they also have vegan sorbets, milkshakes and hot chocolates.

Sun Bear Gelato – Dawson Street

Raising awareness for the protection of sun bears and reducing the use palm oil, Sun Bear Gelato’s small but mighty shop on Dawson Street is definitely one to add to your list.

This fantastic spot has plenty of delicious vegan options, sorbets, gelatos and fun, unique flavours on offer.

Spilt Milk – Drury Street

Formerly Three Twenty, Spilt Milk on Drury Street is the perfect spot to get your sweet treat fix.

A handmade ice cream spot that’s definitely worth a visit on the next sunny day that comes our way, why not cool down with a scoop of their mango lassi, salted caramel brownie or cereal milk that ‘will throw you right back to Saturday morning cartoons’?

Did we miss your favourite Dublin ice cream spot? Catch us up on our social media comments or on our discussion boards. And let us know if you know a great one that we can add to the list!

* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.