Looking to sample the best ice cream around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top ice cream and frozen yogurt sources in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Salt & Straw
Topping the list is Salt & Straw. Located at 838 N.W. 23rd Ave. in Northwest, this shop is by far the most popular ice cream and milkshake spot in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 3,369 reviews on Yelp.
With five locations in Portland, Salt & Straw serves up 18 flavors including India pale ale, honey lavender and pear and blue cheese.
2. Fifty Licks
Next up is Hosford-Abernethy's Fifty Licks, situated at 2021 S.E. Clinton St. With 4.5 stars out of 439 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score ice cream has proven to be a local favorite.
This is one of two brick-and-mortar locations, which serve up unique flavor combinations like buttermilk ice cream with blood orange swirl and jasmine rice pudding ice cream with pandan.
Yelper Megan L., wrote, "Really enjoyed the unique flavors at this ice cream place and the number of gluten-free/vegan options they had. With the butterscotch whisky (21+ only) and the French toast with actual French toast pieces, the attention to flavor was superb."
3. The Waffle Window
The Waffle Window, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers waffles topped with ice cream and more in Richmond, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,558 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3610 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. to see for yourself.
You can find ice cream waffles with flavors like banana caramel sundae, darkest desire and hot fudge sundae.
4. Dairy Hill Ice Cream
Last but not least, there's Dairy Hill Ice Cream, a Hillsdale favorite with 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews. Stop by 6352 S.W. Capitol Highway to hit up ice cream shop, which offers over 30 flavors of ice cream, bakery treats, milkshakes and more, next time you're in the mood.
Savannah M. wrote, "Great vegan choices! Super friendly — would come back. I got the lemon and raspberry sorbet a delicious mix. The prices are reasonable and a good amount for what you pay."
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