Yelp Names 5 Nevada Spots As Top U.S. Ice Cream Shops
Yelp has released its second annual Top 100 U.S. Ice Cream Shops list in anticipation of National Ice Cream Day. They’ve rounded up the absolute best ice cream places in the country, based on customer reviews and ratings. These places are all about pushing the boundaries with unique flavors, crazy toppings, and fun ways to enjoy your favorite frozen treats, whether it’s in cones, cups, sandwiches, or even wacky containers.
When it comes to the top ice cream spots, Nevada has five sweet treat shops on the list. And sitting in the number 4 spot is La Paleta in Las Vegas. According to Yelp, this neighborhood shop is worth a stop if you love authentically crafted Mexican desserts. This shop offers 24 flavors of creamy and fruity (dairy-free) paletas, including what Yelp says is their bestselling item: the Mango & Chamoy. It’s made with “fresh mango and swirls of chamoy, a spicy, sweet, and sour sauce.
Despite the shop’s name, its queso (cheese) ice cream “put La Paleta on the map,” according to Yelp. It gives you a sweet and salty combination. It’s made with cotija cheese and a homemade triple-berry jam (raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry). “I know it sounds weird, but trust me…it’s so good with the berry sauce,” says Yelper Puity S.
Nevada has quite a few spots that made it onto the list. Las Vegas’ The Paleta Bar-Shanghai Plaza takes the 11th spot, offering a range of treats. Antojitos Colibri in Reno is in the number 18 spot. Spark’s Antojitos Colibri is at spot number 24. Meanwhile, Sorry Not Sorry Creamery in Las Vegas landed at 29.
This year’s ice cream trends.
The popular review platform has discovered some ice cream trends for this year. Their latest list reveals that the flavors inspired by Southeast Asia have become incredibly popular. Ice cream shops like Tricycle Ice Cream in Providence, Rhode Island (ranked #7), and Mitchell’s Ice Cream in San Francisco, California (ranked #10), have jumped on board the trend by introducing unique flavors such as ube (purple yam) and other flavors from the Philippines to their menus.
This year’s ice cream shops are getting super creative, catering to various dietary preferences. They’re not just serving up regular ice cream but also whipping up vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Here are some of the hotspots that made Yelp’s list. Topping the charts at #1 is Coneflower Creamery in Omaha, Nebraska. According to the site, the pastry-chef owners there are crafting artisanal vegan flavors with an option of gluten-free waffle cones.
Meanwhile, there’s a Mexican trend taking over the ice cream scene. The Paleta Bar–Shanghai Plaza, an Albuquerque-based chain with a branch at #11 on the list, is serving up Mexican-style “popsicles” known as paletas.
Ice cream seems to be breaking free from the confines of the traditional cone. At Fluffy’s Sno-Balls in Long Beach, California (#5) and Moo Moo Cows in Baltimore, Maryland (#6), you can have your ice cream tucked inside a sno-ball. Also on the list is Confetti Italian Ice & Custard in Costa Mesa, California (#9). They’re taking ice cream to the next level by layering it with Italian ice. Taking a bolder approach is Deep Barrel Roasters & Creamery in Norco, California (#13. Apparently, they’re air-frying their ice cream, resulting in a combination of crispy and creamy.
See who else made the top ice cream list? Take a look at the full list here.
10 Wild Ice Cream Flavors to Try This Season
