Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
Sweet Spots: 14 ice cream shops to try across Alabama
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Craving something cool across Alabama? Discover the best ice cream shops in Alabama, frozen yogurt spots, and dessert joints statewide.
From small-town favorites to city must-visits, here’s our guide to 10 of our favorites, complete with hours, locations and highlights to guide your next sweet adventure.
🍦 Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe in Hoover
Classic small-town ice cream shop favored by locals. Expect a cozy spot with cones, sundaes, and a friendly, slower-paced vibe perfect for family outings.
- 📍815 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226
- 🕒 12-8PM, Sunday-Thursday | 12-9PM, Friday-Saturday
- 📞 (205) 423-5055
🍨 sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt in Prattville
A self-serve frozen yogurt shop where you build your own sweet creation. Choose from rotating froyo flavors and pile on toppings for a fun, customizable treat the whole family will love.
- 📍 1963A Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066
- 🕒 Mon–Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 📞 (334) 491-8899
- 🔗 Facebook | Website
🍧 Ice King in Montgomery
Ice King brings a trendy twist to Montgomery with Thai rolled ice cream and bubble tea. Watch your dessert made fresh on a frozen surface and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with unique flavors.
- 📍 3010 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106
- 🕒 Mon–Sun: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 📞 (334) 593-6707
- 🔗 Website | Facebook
🍦 Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham
Small-batch artisan ice cream with chef-driven, seasonal flavors using local ingredients. Frequently ranked as the best in Alabama.
- 📍 Location: Avondale & Homewood, Birmingham, AL
- 🕒 Hours: Typically 12 PM – 10 PM (varies by location)
- 🔗 Website | Instagram
🍨 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream in Huntsville (Jones Valley)
With a history dating back to 1945, Handel’s makes all ice cream fresh daily. Their menu offers over 100 rotating flavors, sundaes, and smoothies.
- 📍 Location: 1303 Four Mile Post Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 10 PM
- 🔗 Website
🍧 AA Farm Creamery in Millbrook
Nestled in Millbrook, AA Farm Creamery delivers true farm-to-spoon freshness. Beyond traditional dairy, they’re known for wholesome, small-batch products with a down-home charm—perfect for anyone craving authentic, locally made goodness (and seasonal ice cream treats when available).
- 📍 Location: 590 Hillcrest Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054
- 📞 Contact: +1 (334) 730-3471
- 🔗 Website | Nextdoor | MapQuest
- 🕒 Hours: Not posted online — best to call ahead or check their Facebook/website for updates.
🌈 Sno DASH in Mobile
Rolled ice cream made right before your eyes. Choose your base, mix-ins, and toppings for a fun, Instagram-worthy treat.
- 📍 Location: 3240 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606
- 🕒 Hours: Afternoons & evenings (check Facebook for current)
🍓 The Parlor in Tuscaloosa
Stylish downtown parlor serving inventive scoops in a chic setting. Perfect for date nights, family outings, or late-night cravings.
- 📍 Location: 514 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 10 PM
- 🔗 Website
🐄 Matt’s Homemade Ice Cream in Gulf Shores
A beach-town favorite serving handmade ice cream since 1993. Popular for vacationers with its large portions, fun flavors, and laid-back vibe right off the Gulf.
- 📍 Location: 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 10 PM
🍯 La Michoacana in Decatur
A colorful Mexican-style ice cream and snack shop serving paletas (popsicles), helados, fruit cups, and aguas frescas. Known for vibrant flavors like mango with chili, strawberries & cream, and unique tropical blends. A true hidden gem in North Alabama.
- 📍 Location: 1302 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 9 PM
🍦 Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe in Mobile
A Mobile classic since 1956. Known for quirky homemade flavors like “Cotton Candy,” “Pralines & Cream,” and seasonal specialties that locals swear by.
- 📍 Location: 2511 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 10 PM
- 🔗 Website | Facebook
🥥 Dothan Ice Cream Company in Dothan
A Wiregrass favorite with homemade scoops, floats, and nostalgic sundaes. Family-friendly and fun for all ages.
- 📍 Location: 2190 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 11 AM – 9 PM
🍨 Scoop Du Jour Creamery & Desserts in Gadsden
A downtown Gadsden gem with over 30 ice cream flavors, creative sundaes, waffle cones, and indulgent desserts like their famous “Slutty Brownie.” A sweet spot for locals and visitors alike.
- 📍 Location: 512 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901
- 🕒 Hours: Tue–Thu: 2 PM – 8 PM | Fri–Sat: 2 PM – 9 PM | Sun–Mon: Closed
- 🔗 Facebook | Instagram
🍨 Durbin Farms Market in Clanton
Famous for its fresh peach ice cream, Durbin Farms is a Clanton staple along I-65. A must-stop for travelers and locals alike, especially during peach season.
- 📍 Location: 2130 7th St S, Clanton, AL 35045
- 🕒 Hours: Daily 8 AM – 8 PM
