Best Ice Cream Shops in Ballyclare

Mauds Parlour Templepatrick is a highly acclaimed ice cream shop specializing in exceptional, award-winning flavors. It’s garnered significant recognition for its quality and innovation, particularly with its Pistachio Ice Cream. Great Taste Awards 2023: Mauds achieved a triple star award for its Pistachio Ice Cream. Golden Fork Accolade 2023: The Pistachio flavor was recognized as the best food product from Northern Ireland in 2023. Mauds caters to plant-based consumers with a dedicated selection of excellent vegan ice cream flavors, ensuring everyone can enjoy the Mauds experience. The business is known for its high standards, as evidenced by its multiple awards. Mauds demonstrates a commitment to developing unique and delicious flavors, including a strong offering of vegan options. Located at 3 Shopping Centre, 954 Antrim Rd, Templepatrick, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Reviews indicate a generally positive experience, with many praising the quality of the ice cream, particularly the Pistachio flavor. However, some reviews mention issues with pricing (e.g., topping costs) and occasional inconsistencies with orders (e.g., receiving the wrong flavor).

Maud's At Cafe 3 is a highly acclaimed ice cream shop part of the broader Café Maud establishment, known for its exceptional quality and innovative flavors. It has received significant recognition, including a triple star at the Great Taste Awards 2023 for its Pistachio Ice Cream and the Golden Fork accolade for the best food product from Northern Ireland in 2023. Reviews highlight the deliciousness of their ice cream, particularly the pistachio, and the friendly staff. Some reviews mention a slightly gritty texture in certain flavors, and a concern about hygiene regarding staff handling ice cream cones. Despite these concerns, the overall sentiment is positive, with customers praising the quality and variety of the ice cream and the welcoming atmosphere. The shop offers vegan ice cream options. The cafe also offers coffee and a full menu of food and drinks.