Summary of the Best Ice Cream in Sacramento
The Best Ice Cream in Town
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Erin Medlicott
As the mercury rises, cooling off with a bowl of cold ice cream is a great way to beat the Sacramento summer heat. Here are three of the best places to get your fix.
Gunther’s Quality Ice Cream
Address: 2801 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818-2719, USA
Phone: +1 916-457-6646
Visiting the 67-year-old parlor on Franklin feels like a journey back in time. Gunther’s continues to create rich handmade ice cream at its Midtown store featuring a plethora of flavors, including the crowd favorite Bing cherry. You can choose from a variety of treats, such as floats, sundaes, splits, or opt for sinfully delicious chocolate-dipped delights like bananas, cherries, and cheesecake. Additionally, health-conscious eaters will appreciate the fat- and sugar-free choices available.
- Address: 2801 Franklin Blvd.
- Phone: (916) 457-6646
- Hours: Sun.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Leatherby’s Family Creamery
Address: 2333 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95825-4000, USA
Phone: +1 916-920-8382
Leatherby’s in the Arden area embodies a classic ice cream parlor atmosphere. You can indulge in towering splits and sundaes adorned with gooey fudge, rich caramel, sweet pineapple sauce, or homemade whipped cream. If you’re looking for an extra treat, consider trying their ice cream-topped cakes and brownies. Their extensive menu also includes malts, shakes, scoops, sodas, simple sundaes, nonfat yogurt, and offering light- and sugar-free flavors.
- Address: 2333 Arden Way
- Phone: (916) 920-8382
- Hours: Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Vic’s Ice Cream
Address: 3199 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818-3754, USA
Phone +1 916-448-0892
Vic’s is a cherished Land Park institution that has been delighting patrons with homemade ice cream for 60 years. This ’50s-style creamery has become a beloved hangout for families and travelers alike. Vic’s features an array of flavors along with seasonal options like pumpkin in the winter and lemon chiffon in the summer. Notable favorites include butter brittle and mint chip. Additionally, you can indulge in shakes, malts, splits, sundaes, frappes, ice cream pies, and sherbet freezes. Fat-free ice cream is also available.
- Address: 3199 Riverside Blvd.
- Phone: (916) 448-0892
- Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Whether it’s hot out or not, it’s always time for a cool dessert in Sacramento.
