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Top Ice cream shop in Amsterdam

Discover top-rated ice cream shop, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in Amsterdam.

13 Listed places
4.6 average across 12 rated listings
Kalverstraat 111 • Kloveniersburgwal 16 • Nieuwendijk 183
No admission; low-cost gelato, coffee, panini and fresh juice (€). – No admission; €-level counter-service ice cream and sweets, with current prices confirmed in shop.
Popular Neighborhoods:
Kalverstraat 111 Kloveniersburgwal 16 Nieuwendijk 183 Scheldeplein 22 Beukenplein 5

‘t ijshuisje

Surinameplein 14K
Famous for: Locally sourced ice cream and changing flavours at a convenient Surinameplein stop in Amsterdam-Zuid.

't ijshuisje at Surinameplein pairs locally sourced ice cream and changing flavours with daily 13:00–22:00 hours near the Schinkel.

Families Foodies Solo Travelers

De IJsmakerij Amsterdam

Elektronstraat 12
Famous for: Organic, additive-free Amsterdam gelato churned on a traditional Italian machine powered entirely by solar energy.

De IJsmakerij makes organic, additive-free gelato with solar power in Amsterdam-West, plus summer Saturday scoops at Jordaan’s Noordermarkt.

Families with Kids Foodies Solo Travelers

Doardi

Van Limburg Stirumstraat 15
Famous for: Creamy handcrafted ice cream and casual frituur snacks near Amsterdam’s Westerpark.

Doardi is a Staatsliedenbuurt ice-cream shop and frituur near Westerpark, open daily for creamy handmade flavors and casual snacks.

Ice Cream Lovers Dessert Enthusiasts Foodies

Frietboutique

Johannes Verhulststraat 107
Famous for: Skin-on fries with Dutch sauces and ice cream in Amsterdam’s residential Oud-Zuid neighborhood near Vondelpark.

Stop at Frietboutique in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid for skin-on fries, Dutch sauces and ice cream, a short walk from Vondelpark and tram 2…

Dutch snack enthusiasts Budget travelers Families exploring Vondelpark

IJs van Oost

Javastraat 79
Famous for: Artisanal ice cream and specialty espresso on Amsterdam-Oost’s food-focused Javastraat.

IJs van Oost on Javastraat pairs artisanal, locally sourced ice cream with specialty espresso in Amsterdam’s Indische Buurt.

Foodies Couples Families with Kids

IJssalon Tofani

Kloveniersburgwal 16
Famous for: Italian gelato, late hours, coffee, panini and fresh juice near Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt since 1928.

Since 1928, IJssalon Tofani has brought Italian gelato, coffee, panini and fresh juice to Kloveniersburgwal beside Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt square.

Gelato lovers Late-night dessert seekers Budget food travelers

My Business

Kalverstraat 111
Famous for: Innovative Dishes, Locally-Sourced Ingredients, Romantic Ambiance

My Business is a restaurant that offers innovative dishes crafted from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Foodies Couples Friends

Pisa IJs

Scheldeplein 22
Famous for: Fresh daily gelato and a changing 36-flavor selection at a beloved Rivierenbuurt counter.

Pisa IJs in Amsterdam-Zuid makes fresh daily gelato in 36 changing flavors, served from its Scheldeplein counter until midnight.

Gelato fans Families with kids Late-night dessert seekers

the ijsboefje

Beukenplein 5
Famous for: Creamy handcrafted ice cream, rotating flavours and casual Dutch dessert stops in Amsterdam-Oost.

The IJsboefje on Beukenplein is an Amsterdam-Oost ice-cream stop for handcrafted scoops, freezer tubs and walks to Oosterpark.

Dessert Lovers Families with Kids Solo Travelers

Van der Linde

Nieuwendijk 183
Famous for: Its singular, freshly made slagroomijs, celebrated for an airy whipped-cream texture since 1937.

Van der Linde on Nieuwendijk is Amsterdam’s 1937 pastry-shop classic, drawing queues for a single cloud-soft scoop of fresh slagroomijs near Dam…

Ice Cream Lovers Sweet Tooths Families with Kids

Venetië IJs

Scheldestraat 68
Famous for: Italian-style ice cream and inventive flavor combinations on Scheldestraat in Amsterdam’s residential Rivierenbuurt neighborhood.

Visit Venetië IJs on Scheldestraat in Amsterdam’s Rivierenbuurt for Italian-style ice cream, evening opening, and easy walks toward Beatrixpark.

Ice cream enthusiasts Families exploring Amsterdam-Zuid Couples on neighborhood walks
Planning guide

Ice cream shop in Amsterdam: plan your visits

Browse ice cream shop in Amsterdam and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

Group shops by location, check the opening hours for your travel dates and compare return conditions before buying. Verify any visitor tax-refund requirements with the retailer and the relevant customs authority.

Areas recorded in the listings

  • Kalverstraat 111: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Kloveniersburgwal 16: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Nieuwendijk 183: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Scheldeplein 22: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Beukenplein 5: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for ice cream shop in Amsterdam.

Compare stores

Check stock, branch location, opening hours and return conditions before making a special trip.

Check the final price

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Confirm promotion dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring ice cream shop in Amsterdam.

Where are the best areas for shopping in Amsterdam?

For shopping in Amsterdam, compare individual stores and their locations. Neighborhood labels in the sampled records: Kalverstraat 111, Kloveniersburgwal 16, Nieuwendijk 183, Scheldeplein 22, Beukenplein 5.

Are shops open on Sundays in Amsterdam?

Check each shop’s official opening hours for your visit date, including Sunday and public-holiday exceptions. A directory listing does not establish that every branch is open.

How does tax-free shopping work for visitors in Amsterdam?

Check the destination’s official customs or tax authority guidance for your purchase and departure dates. Confirm eligibility, qualifying goods, required documents and the refund process before paying; do not assume a discount or refund is available.

When do the biggest sales take place in Amsterdam?

Check the retailer’s current promotion dates, exclusions and return conditions. Compare the final price; this guide does not verify a citywide sale calendar or a guaranteed discount.