Summer is upon us, and what better way to beat the heat than with a delicious scoop (or two) of ice cream? In the beautiful coastal state of Goa, there are plenty of places to satisfy your sweet tooth and cool down at the same time. From classic flavours to innovative and exotic ones, Goa's ice cream parlours have something for everyone. Here are some of the best ice cream spots apart from the usual suspects, i.e. Baskin Robins, Amul and Havmor, in Goa that are guaranteed to help you stay cool and refreshed during the scorching summer months. So, grab your sunscreen and explore the top ice cream spots in Goa!
Beat The Heat With Ice Cream At These Goa Fave Spots
Cream Choc
Want a gelato but also in some other form than the usual cup or cone? Well, at Cream Choc you can get it as a shake, sundae and sandwich as well. Imagine creamy gelato scoops between two croissant halves! Yum! This OG gelato line has air-conditioned stores in Panjim, Anjuna and now in Porvorim. The After Eight, Yoghurt with Blueberry and Salted Caramel are some of the house favourites! Don’t be surprised in case you don’t find these as their incredible flavours change every day.
Get-A-Way
Got Monday blues with that ongoing low sugar diet? May be being vegan or being on keto is getting a bit too tough to handle in this scorching weather? Fret not and get away with Goa’s first Get-A-Way desserts store in Panjim. They are stocked up on low-calorie, keto-friendly, and vegan ice creams in the forms of ice cream sandwich, tubs, kulfis, popsicles and cheesecakes. For this healthy getaway, get started with the Belgian Chocolate ice cream tub, Chocolate Brownie Fudge ice cream sandwich, the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Malai kulfi!
Ice Cream Man
Panjim’s latest ice cream store is so close to the Panjim church that it’s just the cherry on top of that Fontainhas walk in the heat, that you need to make it through! With a twist to a usual menu, Ice Cream Man has scoops offered in a variety of cones as well as plated desserts apart from the common cups. They have got you covered on waffles, panna cotta and fudge with gelatos! You can try out the Virgin Mojito sorbet or will you experience local flavours like Black Jaggery and Bebinca?
O’mio Gelataria
Looking for gelato that's affordable and value for money? Head over to O’mio that has gelatarias in Porvorim and Baga. Known for their unique flavours and almost like those in Italy, this North Goa based ice cream chain is apt to cool yourself down. It has ample parking space and helpful staff. The bestselling flavours include Serradura, Sicilian Pistachio and Mascarpone.
IBACO
Scouting for ice cream cakes for that summer birthday? IBACO in Porvorim is one stop for all things ice cream. They have got scoops, cakes, bars and cookie sandwiches too! This nationwide chain boasts of being the go-to for gifting and celebrations! This is also a late night find where you have got to try the Matcha, Electric Blueberry and Cotton Candyfloss flavours!
Natural Ice Cream
Natural Ice Cream is the one that needs no introduction. They are all over Goa with shops in Calangute, Panjim, Vasco and Margao. Blindly head over to any of their parlours for fantastic fruit flavours from Tender Coconut to Sitaphal and Mango. The best part is that they are always consistent and value for money. Ready to let their fresh fruits get you refreshed for everything that’s about to unfold?
