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Best Ice Cream Shops in Atlanta for Kids: Inside the Perimeter 

Try a fancy milkshake at The Yard Milkshake Bar. Photo by Fereshteh Chapman

1. The Yard Milkshake Bar - Downtown and Buckhead 

This decadent milkshake spot serves over-the-top creations in souvenir glass mason jars, featuring yummy toppings that spill over like whipped cream, brownies, candy, cookie dough, and more.

Known for: Instagram-worthy sugary creations
Flavors kids love: Cookie Monster, The Unicorn, The Mermaid, S'mores 

2. Sweet Stack - Sweet Auburn Historic District

Sweet Stacks is delicious dessert bar with everything from handcrafted ice cream to cookies and doughnuts.

Known for: Doughnut sandwiches (ice cream scoops between two doughnuts...genius!) 
Flavors kids love: Birthday Cake, Sweet Dreams, Cookie Monster 

3. Morelli's Ice Cream - Multiple Locations 

An Atlanta favorite since 2008, Morelli's serves up gourmet ice cream, cakes, and pies. 

Known for: Rich flavors
Flavors kids love: Krispy Kreamier, PBJ Sandwich, Red Raspberry Coke

Indulge in a beautiful bowl of rolled ice cream at Where's the Scoop?

4. Big Softie - Summerhill & Poncey Highland 

Premium soft-serve ice cream made with local, organic dairy and unique toppings like Cheez-It brittle(!) and toasted coconut. Located just across the hall from Little Tart Bakeshop for even more tasty options.

Known for: Soft serve with organic dairy and organic cane sugar
Flavors kids love: Classics like vanilla and chocolate with strawberry hard shell and cornflake streusel

5. Cereal and Cream - Grant Park 

Cereal infused with ice cream! Need we say more? This pretty-in-pink shop also offers their Cereal and Cream food truck so you may catch a glimpse of it driving through Atlanta. 

Known for: Ice cream base flavors with cereal and topping mix-ins
Flavors kids love: East Atlanta, Nurfside, Buckhead

6. The Frosty Caboose - Chamblee 

Head to downtown Chamblee and take a sugary ride on The Frosty Caboose! This train-themed ice cream shop serves yummy ice cream flavors, as well as sundaes, sandwiches, and more.

Known for: The red caboose!
Flavors kids love: Superman, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

7. Jake's Ice Cream - Hapeville

Jake's is an Atlanta institution, serving the creamiest, dreamiest frosty treats for years. 

Known for: Super creative flavors
Flavors kids love: Brown Sugah Vanilla, Chocotella, Strawberry Buttermilk

8. Spun Cow Creamery - East Atlanta 

Recently opened in Atlanta, Spun Cow Creamery serves gourmet ice cream and cotton candy bar.  The only thing better than the scooped ice cream are the handspun milkshakes that make sure of these great flavors.

Known for: Fresh spun cotton candy 
Flavors kids love: Banana Pudding, Nutter Butter, Cookie Monster

9. Southern Custard - Brookhaven 

Southern Custard's creamy frozen custard is made fresh daily and makes a necessary visit during Atlanta's sweltering months.

Known for: Frozen custard 
Flavors kids love: Rotating flavors, like Honeycomb, Midnight Chocolate, Chocolate Oreo

10. Van Leeuwen - Old Fourth Ward

This New York City-born ice cream spot, known for its dairy and vegan options, opens its first Atlanta scoop shop this month at Ponce City Market. Van Leeuwen serves creative seasonal flavors, and the Atlanta spot will offer a limited-time sundae with Bomb Biscuit Co.

Known for: Vegan ice cream 
Flavors kids love: Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie, Black Cherry Chip

Go for a triple scoop at Butter & Cream.

Best Ice Cream Shops in Atlanta for Kids: Outside the Perimeter 

11. Where's the Scoop? - Alpharetta 

Find the fun at Where's the Scoop?! This rolled ice cream shop crafts delicious desserts right in front of customers. 

Known for: Rolled ice cream 
Flavors kids love: Strawberry Shawty, Birthday Cake, Lucky Charms 

12. Butter & Cream - Multiple Locations 

Known as "Atlanta's hometown, house made, small batch ice cream purveyor," Butter & Cream offers a modern twist on classic favorites.

Known for: Handcrafted ice cream made with local cream
Flavors kids love: Cookie Monster, Strawberry Sorbet, Mint Chocolate Chip

13. Frozen Cow Creamery - Kennesaw 

This family-owned shop specializes in liquid nitrogen-frozen ice cream treats, making for a cool fog experience.

14. Good Vibes Ice Cream Shop & Soda Pop - Dunwoody 

15. Sarah Jean's Ice Cream - Marietta 

Sarah Jean's has an old school ice cream parlor ambience with a huge amount of flavors. In addition to ice cream, visitors can choose from yogurt, gelato, Italian ice, and more.

Known for:  Perfect location on Marietta Square
Flavors kids love: Banana Split and Yellow Cake Batter

16. Buford Station Creamery - Buford 

Buford Station Creamery is an adorable, family‑owned ice cream shop in Buford’s historic Main Street, where families enjoy scoops, shakes, and floats while watching trains pass by.

Known for: Sweet location and desserts
Flavors kids love: Oatmeal Cookie Craving, Chocolate Caramel River, Rocky Road 

17. Kremo Ice Cream - Multiple Locations 

Check out Kremo's made-to-order gourmet ice cream rolls, using a signature chop-and-roll technique made right in front of you.

Known for: Real fruit and gourmet ingredients 
Flavors kids love: Strawberry and Cherry Berry 

18. Rock Salt Milk Bar - Peachtree City, Newnan and LaGrange 

Rock Salt is more than just ice cream, offering non-dairy items, as well as brownies, cookies, desserts, and even hot beverages.

Known for: Creative, delicious flavors
Flavors kids love: Carmelized Bananas, Snickerdoodle, Ooey Gooey Buttercake

Ice Cream Trucks and Popsicles on Wheels 

We love these mobile ice cream and popsicle businesses for parties, events, or just as an impromtu treat.  

19. King of Pops

We can't talk about ice cream and popsicle carts without mentioning the Atlanta institution: King of Pops! Besides popping up at concerts, festivals, and events around town, King of Pops has bars in Old Fourth Ward, Colony Square and three spots at Ponce City Market. (Bonus: Adults can order boozy creations!) 

20. Atlanta Ice Cream Truck 

Don't wait for the ice cream truck to come around, schedule it to come to your house! This company sends traditional ice cream trucks, an attendant, and lots of treats to your party or event. 

21. Moki Pops

Fresh, all-natural, flavorful popsicles are Moki Pops' specialty. Fans can enjoy these frozen, fruity treats at their permanent locations around Atlanta (including Piece of Cake in Buckhead and Decatur), at pop-up events or your own parties. 

22. Snowie Atlanta

Based in Lawrenceville, this family-owned mobile shaved ice truck and catering service brings a self-serve flavor sttaion with over 10 fruity and sugar-free options to events like birthday parties and school fundraisers. 

23. Psychedelic Snow Co. 

This Atlanta-based mobile snowball truck serves finely grained, soft-textured shaved ice in the style of Louisiana snowballs, with a colorful variety of fruity flavors. They bring the celebration to you. 

Unless noted, photos courtesy of the shops