No, we are not talking about your run-of-the-mill vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, but ice creams that are encased in gold, those that are infused with booze and those that bring back ice cream parlour nostalgia from the 90s! These places are some of the best ice cream parlours in Hyderabad and serving the quirkiest ice cream flavours in town, one scoop at a time. Summer is getting sweeter!
Beat The Heat: Here's Our Favourite Ice Cream Places In Hyderabad!
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Icekraft
The Black Chocolate Monster (Hi goth ice cream trend!) at Icekraft made with edible activated charcoal and Nutella (or any flavour of your choice) is served in a black waffle cone for you to enjoy. If that’s not enough, we recommend their Tacos Platter where ice-cream rolls are stuffed inside waffles shaped like tacos. Go for the Chocolate Mexicana platter and thank us already!
Dr. Icecream
How cool would it be to have ice cream as a cure for all our illnesses? At Dr. Icecream in Jubilee Hills, it's possible! Done up as a hospital with stretchers and wheelchairs, the staff is dressed as doctors. No matter what your ailment—headache or heartbreak, there’s a cure for everything here. For digestion, a tamarind chili ice-cream with a caramel injection. And god forbid you’re suffering from a curious case of Hyderabadi fever, then there’s a Biryani-flavoured ice cream (yes, there is such a thing) with a hint of spice and infused with a caramel injection. Biryani ice cream is the only solution to this particular kind of malady!
Bilal Ice Cream Parlour
Bilal’s is one of the oldest ice cream parlours around, and it has iconic status. The Nizami architecture with old portraits and chandeliers and the old-world charm of its ambience are sure to brighten even a grim day. While their Anjeer Badam and Black Currant ice creams are pure joy, it’s their delicate rose petal-flavoured one that takes the glory. If you’re looking for something adventurous, their paan ice cream will satisfy their need.
Indulge Ice Cream
At Indulge, eat your ice cream and take home the dainty customised coffee cup it is served in. The parlour has an interesting spread of flavours that you’ll not find in the other ice cream shops of Hyderabad. Out favourite's are the African Dark Chocolate or Filter Kaapi.
Shah Ice Cream
Move over fancy ice cream parlours, Shah Ice Cream in Mozamjahi Market is a 68-year-old establishment serving delicious hand-churned ice cream that you cannot get enough of. Sit outdoors with a group of friends or make it a family ritual to grab this delicacy, and enjoy flavours like Mango, Custard Apple, Chickoo, Muskmelon, Lychee and Coconut among others (we tried them all). The ice cream is served as scoops on a plate rather than in a cup or cone.
Eat Confetti
If we're talking about the best ice creams in Hyderabad, we ought to mention Eat Confetti. They're not just known for their super delicious desserts but also for their unique and absolutely delightful-looking ice creams. If there is one place you should head to to beat the heat and get some cute food photos, it is to Eat Confetti.
Vintage Ice Creams
Love popsicles or 'pepsis' as we called them in childhood? You may have spotted Vintage Ice Creams at several flea markets in Hyderabad. There's always a crowd around their stalls and rightfully so. Aside from the nostalgia factor, their flavours ranging from fruit to milk-based ones like chocolate, badam, butterscotch and blueberry are a hit too. They also do bulk orders for parties, so order in to make them the talk of your party!
Softy Den
Back to the OG's - Softy Den in Abids has been a popular haunt for every kid who has studied or lived around the area (including cutesy first dates.) You can get softies in different variants here, and they also do mixed swirls. Also check out their sundae options, which gives you those old-school ice cream parlour feels.
Aaromalé Café & Creative Community
Aaromalé has launched their ice cream menu in around 12 variants, each with a unique twist of their own. From fruity to chocolatey flavours, the mildly sweetened ice creams are a great way to end your meal at the café. Our personal favourite is the nutty Asteroids in Orbit, which has been a bestseller at the cafe for ages.
Milano Ice Cream
Boozy ice creams, anyone? Milano has flavours like Old Monk, Jack Daniels, Whiskey Cream, Wine Chocolate, Mint Whiskey and many others. The place is right by Broadway, Prost and Forge Breu Hous so you can step in for a quick midnight treat after partying it up. They often run out of their booze variants, so call the team before heading there. Otherwise, they also have a huge selection of ice creams including KitKat Gelato, Oreo, Nutella, and even a Dairy Milk Silk variant.
Gelatissimo
The gelato place is one of our favourite haunts near KBR Park if you're looking for a plush ambience to dig into your gelatos. While the flavours here keep changing, the Salted Macadamia and Choco Chip variants stand out. The Australian brand also has thickshakes, milkshakes and pancakes on the menu.
Famous Ice Cream
A visit to the Famous Ice Cream is a lesson in history itself, thanks to the location where it's set in. Famous Ice Cream that's over seven decades old in Mozamjahi Market serves ice creams made in traditional methods from back in the day, incorporating seasonal fruits like Mango, Custard Apple, Chikoo, Muskmelon, Lychee and Coconut. Their Mango variant is a bestseller, so take advantage of the summer heat and dig in.
Naturals Ice Cream
Come summer and we're eagerly waiting for Naturals Ice Cream's Jackfruit and Mango Ice Creams that have real bits of fruit in them. Then there's the classics—the Tender Coconut that made us fall in love with coconuts all over again. We love that their waffle cones have a subtle yet distinct flavour too.