Indagare Staff Picks: The Best Ice Cream Around the World

To celebrate the start of summer, the Indagare team picks our favorite ice cream shops around the world, from trendy creameries in downtown New York and beloved New England classics to a fabled parlor on Île Saint-Louis and an old-school gelateria in the Eternal City.

Best Ice Cream In America

, Brooklyn

The Creole Creamery, New Orleans

Honeycomb Creamery, Cambridge, Massachusetts

"Honeycomb Creamery scoops up a seasonally rotating roster of delectably unique flavors—from Jasmine & Sea Salt Ganache to Ginger Rhubarb Crisp—all of which are made from scratch in small batches, using plenty of local Massachusetts ingredients. Don’t miss 'Taco Tuesdays,' when the shop serves ice cream 'tacos' in a waffle cone shell."  ~ Indagare's Nikki Erlick

, Charleston

"Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of the original artisan ice cream shops that combined whole ingredients and dairy from grass-pastured cows with creative, natural flavors. The unique flavor combinations are surprisingly addictive. Try a few of our favorites: Brambleberry Crisp, The Milkiest Chocolate in the World, Cold Brew with Coconut Cream or Pistachio and Honey!" ~ Indagare's Natalie Biedron

J.P. Licks, Boston

The Juice Bar, Nantucket

Milkcraft, Fairfield, Connecticut

Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, New York

Salt & Straw, Portland

Smitten Ice Cream, San Francisco

Thomas Sweet, Georgetown

“The flagship Thomas Sweet location in Georgetown is an absolute must, if you're visiting D.C. Its traditional homemade ice cream, custom blend-ins and handcrafted chocolates all combine to satisfy any sweet tooth.” ~ Indagare's Bridget McElroy

Best Ice Cream Abroad