Best Ice Cream Shops in Northampton

Scoop & Waffle is a popular ice cream shop located in East Hampton Village, known for its fresh waffles and boozy milkshakes. It’s a relatively new addition to the area, quickly gaining popularity for its diverse flavor options and appealing atmosphere. The business caters to a wide range of customers, from families to adults seeking a sweet treat. It replaced Scoop du Jour in 2020 and is now family-owned by Tom and Maureen Cooper. The shop offers a combination restaurant experience alongside Smokey Buns, and features unique offerings like boozy milkshakes, fresh waffles, and vegan ice cream options. Reviews consistently praise the friendly staff, delicious ice cream and waffles, and the overall welcoming atmosphere. Some customers noted that it can get busy and that there is limited seating.

Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour Kingsthorpe is a family-run ice cream business with a long history, dating back over 100 years. It’s a popular destination known for its delicious ice cream and legendary children’s parties. The parlour offers over 50 flavours of ice cream, made at their factory, and provides a growing selection of hot desserts including churros, waffles, pancakes, sticky toffee puddings, crumbles, and hot cookie dough. Customers can enjoy ice cream to eat in or take home. They host "make your own flavour" parties for children, where they create and take home their own ice cream creations. The business is renowned for its two-hour parties, where children create their own ice cream flavours with dedicated hosts. Gallone’s has received recognition for its Dairy Vanilla ice cream, earning two stars in 2017. They also welcome all customers to pop in and say hi. The parlour is described as "at the home of the factory," suggesting a connection to the main production facility. Every Wednesday offers a 20% discount on all items.