Consider this your permission slip to get a cone today. We’ve got the scoop on some of the best places to get ice cream in Fort Worth.
Morgan’s Ice Cream, 321 S. Main St.
Flavors include: Fudged Up Brownie, Wookies Cookies, Strawberry Magic
What makes it unique: In addition to great seasonal flavors, Morgan’s has many gluten-free + dairy-free options. Bonus: Rent a Morgan’s Ice Cream cart for your next event.
Melt Ice Creams, multiple locations
Flavors include: Cookie Crush, Salt Lick, Cup of Texas
What makes it unique: Melt has Sometimes Flavors — four flavors that change every six weeks to honor the season. Right now, the Sometimes Flavors include Peach Cobbler Cheesecake + Texas Butter Pecan.
Curly’s Frozen Custard, 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Flavors include: Bananas Foster, Texas Tornado, Snickers Fudge
What makes it unique: Make a “concrete” at Curly’s — custard with toppings like Butterfingers, raspberries, or brownie bites mixed in — plus grab food options like Frito pie. Pro tip: Order via the drive-through for the full Curly’s experience.
Llamalicious Paleteria, 3511 Decatur Ave.
Flavors include: Churro Sundaes, Banana Splits, Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes
What makes it unique: This family-owned shop offers authentic Mexican treats, such as sweet or spicy mangonada or limeada, as well as traditional dishes like elotes and tortas.
Creamistry, 628 Harrold St.
Flavors include: Cookie Butter, Frosted Animal Cookie, Ruby Cacao, Matcha
What makes it unique: This liquid nitrogen ice cream is instantly frozen in front of you — plus, there are vegan + dairy-free options.
Amorino Gelato, 5274 Monahans Ave.
Flavors include: Stracciatella, Salted Butter Caramel, Pistachio
What makes it unique: Amorino’s is a top local pick to experience decadent + flavorful gelato, with a focus on natural and organic ingredients.
Van Leeuwen, 1621 River Run
Flavors include: Dreamsicle, Peanut Brownie Buttercomb, Bigface Coffee Affogato
What makes it unique: Two American brothers and an Australian living America started the ice cream parlor as a yellow food truck on the streets of New York City in 2008. Tt opened in FTW in the fall of 2022.
Mr. Henry’s Real Fruit Ice Cream, 136 S. Wilson Street, Burleson
Flavors include: Banana Oreo Bliss, Pineapple Paradise, Blueberry Bonanza
What makes it unique: Mr. Henry’s is DFW’s first New Zealand-style ice cream shop — vanilla ice cream blended with real fruit.
Cool off with a sweet treat from Mr. Henry’s Real Fruit Ice Cream.
Photo courtesy of @mrhenrysicecream
