As temperatures soar, residents across Hertfordshire are no doubt hunting for ice cream to help cool down.
The county punches above its weight, with artisan gelato parlours, creative dessert cafés and family‑friendly chains.
So, without further ado, here's a list of the 10 best places to get ice cream:
1. Fabio’s Gelato
A dedicated gelato parlour in Hitchin with a loyal following for its innovative flavours and proper Italian‑style texture.
Reviews highlight it as “the best gelato I’ve tasted”, with regulars praising sundaes, cones, waffles and ever‑changing small‑batch flavours.
It currently boasts a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based off more than 270 Google reviews.
2. Darlish Ice Cream
A boutique ice‑cream shop in St Albans blending classic gelato with Middle Eastern flavours such as pistachio, rose and baklava sandwiches.
In the centre of Verulamium Park, visitors describe claim it serves some of best ice cream they’ve eaten, praising the "mixture of traditional and unusual flavours".
It currently boasts a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based off more than 470 Google reviews.
3. Darlish Ice Cream Parlour
A seasonal parlour in the Stable Yard at Hatfield House, serving quality scoops and gelato to park and gardens visitors.
Reviews pick out the "excellent quality ice cream, lots of choice and friendly staff", making it a strong pick for a countryside‑plus‑cone spot during a hot spell.
It currently boasts a rating 4.3 stars out of 5 based off more than 20 Google reviews.
4. Scooperb
This modern dessert and ice‑cream shop in Hatfield has a huge menu of scoops, kulfi, falooda and sundaes, popular with families and students.
Visitors highlight "very unique flavours of ice cream" and praise the service and late opening hours.
It currently boasts a rating 4.7 stars out of 5 based off more than 620 Google reviews.
5. Cake Hut
Local dessert and ice‑cream shop in Hatfield known for celebration cakes but also listed as an ice‑cream shop, with long opening hours running through the evening.
Hundreds of reviews praise the ice cream flavours and it currently boasts a rating of 4.8 stars of 5 based off more than 260 Google reviews.
6. Creams Café
A large, dedicated dessert restaurant chain site in Stevenage with gelato, sundaes, milkshakes and towering waffles, just by the town centre retail area.
Recent reviewers call out “delicious and unique flavours” and note it as a go‑to for families on hot evenings thanks to late opening and easy parking.
It currently boasts a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based off 150 Google reviews.
7. Dessert Zone
Based in Stevenage, it offers delivery‑friendly sundaes, scoops and other sweet dishes, making it a go‑to for sofa ice‑cream during hot evenings.
Regulars describe ordering here "regularly” and "highly recommend the quality and price", noting fast service and consistently good desserts
It currently boasts a rating of 4.8 stars out of based off more than 16 Google reviews.
8. The Hyde Dessert & Cakes
Community‑minded dessert and ice‑cream shop in The Hyde, Stevenage, with sundaes, scoops, Dubai‑inspired chocolate creations and bubble‑tea‑style drinks.
With a very strong rating and reviews calling out the sundaes and "amazing" chocolate range, it’s an easy pick as a neighbourhood hero away from the main high street.
It currently boasts a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based off more than 470 Google reviews.
9. Welwyn Coffee Lab
Specialty coffee shop in Welwyn Garden City that reviewers specifically praise for its ice‑cream affogato and desserts alongside excellent coffee.
Comments mention trying "the new ice cream with a shot of espresso".
It currently boasts a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 based off more than 250 Google reviews.
10. Shake N Bake
Popular dessert shop on Darkes Lane in Potters Bar known for thick shakes, waffles and loaded sweet plates that centre around premium ice‑cream.
Reviewers describe shakes as "thick, creamy and really tasty".
It currently boasts a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based off more than 110 Google reviews.
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