Your Guide to Ice Cream for Every Budget Bracket

Brain freeze!

Here in the Philippines, no matter what month it is, the heat always feels like the peak of the summer season. That’s why it’s an absolute need to have your stash of ice cream ready whenever things get into a hot mess or when you’re just desperately craving!

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Of course, as the seasons change so does the thickness of our wallet, which is why we’ve put together a list of ice cream you can get for every budget bracket! So go ahead, give in to the ice cream temptation!

If you have ₱100

Vanilla (₱90 per pint) – Carmen’s Best

Carmen’s Best is known for their luxurious ice cream flavors that surely feels like a treat. But for those who love the classics, you’ll definitely be pleased with this timeless Vanilla, with its perfect taste and delicious aroma. Don’t miss their other flavors like I Love You Smores, Strawberry Cheesecake, Coffee Almond Fudge; plus their ice cream mixed with alcohol such as Brown Russian, Kahlua Coffee, Secret Breakfast!

Available for: Delivery via their website

carmen's best vanilla — Photo from carmensbest.com

Classic Blizzard (₱99 for Medium Cup) – Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is known for their creamy, thick ice cream that’s flipped upside down before being served! Their Classic Blizzard is a crowd-favorite especially because of its various flavors and scrumptious bits! Of course, you can always opt for their Dilly Bar and DQ Sandwich!

Available for: Take-out or delivery. Order by dialing 8911-11-11 or through Grab Food, foodpanda, Pickaroo.

Strawberries N Cream (₱100 per cup) – Super Scoops

Plant-based ice cream? We’re not kidding when we say that it tastes just as heavenly. This treat from Super Scoops has no eggs, no dairy, no artificial flavors, with healthy sweeteners that make their ice cream guilt-free and super healthy! Try it for yourself, this might be the ice cream game-changer you’ve been looking for.

Available for: Pick-up and delivery within and outside Metro Manila areas. Order via their website.

super scoops ice cream — Photo from thesuperfoodgrocer.com

If you have ₱200

Yummy Pochi (₱180 for 750 ml) – Mom’s Sorbetes

You can now have your favorite childhood candy as ice cream! But this yummy Pochi is just one of the many exciting flavors that Mom’s Sorbetes offers. They also have Mango Graham, Yakult, HawHaw, Chocnut, and Oreo!

Available for: Delivery. Send them a message on Facebook to order

Avocado (₱180 per 750 ml) – Arce Dairy

Avocado lovers put your hands up! Arce Dairy’s ice cream is made from the highest quality ingredients, producing the richest, most flavorful scoops! They have a wide array of classic and supreme flavors that will color your day!

Available for: Delivery. Call their parlor at 8364-2645/50 for orders.

arce dairy avocado — Photo from Facebook: FIC – Fruits in Ice Cream

Melon with Nata (₱190 per 160 ml) – Fruits in Ice Cream

Discover a wide variety of ice cream here at FIC! They have frozen custard, premium ice cream, pinoy sorbetes, and sugar-free picks! Their Melon sorbetes is refreshingly tasty with yummy bits of Nata for extra texture!

Available for: Delivery via GrabFood, FoodPanda, or search a shop near you.

FIC melon ice cream — Photo from Facebook:

If you have ₱300

Frozen Hot Chocolate (₱250 per pint) – The Lost Bread

If you enjoyed Swiss Miss’ hot chocolate, then you’ll definitely melt at the taste of this Frozen Hot Chocolate! This treat has the delectable flavor of the chocolate drink with mini marshmallows mixed with The Lost Bread’s signature milk ice cream base! If you’re looking for a different flavor with the same price, you’ve got to try their Lily’s Peanut Butter Brownie Fudge, too!

Available for: Delivery via GrabFood or order through their website

UBelt (₱250 per pint) – Kalye Sorbetes

Here’s a Pinoy fave that you can’t miss! UBelt by Kalye Sorbetes puts together the creamy purple yam flavor with tangy cheddar bits for a satisfying ice cream experience!

Available for: Delivery. Call their number (0917 534 55 93) to order or see their resellers here.

If you have ₱400

Half-Baked Madagascar (₱310 per pint) – Mad Mark’s Creamery

For a luscious ice cream experience, try Mad Mark’s bestselling Half-Baked Madagascar that’s made with homemade cookies, rich and buttery ice cream, and Madagascar Vanilla! Now here’s a treat you deserve after a long day.

Available for: Delivery via their website.

Mad Mark's Creamery — Photo from Facebook: Mad Mark’s Creamery

Malagos Dark Choco Espresso (₱345 per pint) – Papa Diddi’s

If you’re a chocolate and coffee addict, you’ll surely want to dive deep into this treat by Papa Diddi’s. It mixes the delightful Malagos chocolate and with the strong flavor of Barako brew, paving way for a rich ice cream that balances sweetness with delicious bitter notes.

Available for: Delivery. Order through their website or through GrabFood and FoodPanda

Papa Diddi's Handcrafted ICe Cream — Photo from Facebook: Papa Diddi’s Handcrafted ICe Cream

Brown Sugar Milktea (₱360 per pint) – Manila Creamery

Can’t get enough of milktea? How about getting it as ice cream from Manila Creamery! This treat is a milktea gelato mixed with chewy tapioca pearls and drizzled with brown sugar syrup–yum!

Available for: Delivery through their website

manila creamery milk tea ice cream — Photo from Facebook: Manila Creamery

If you have ₱500

Sapin Sapin (₱405 per pint) – Sebastian’s Ice Cream

Here’s another Filipino-inspired flavor that you probably haven’t tried–Sapin Sapin! Sebastian’s Ice Cream makes this by blending malagkit rice with their signature ice cream, then adding ube, gata, langka. The result, Kutsinta Kakanin Ice Cream that’s finished off with crunchy latik!

Available for: Delivery via their website or their resellers.

Chai Latte (₱450.00 for 16 oz) – Kurimu

Kurimu’s Chai Latte puts together Barley Tea and Indian Spiced Tea in ice cream! Dive into a complex flavor combination of roasted barley with hints of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorn, star anise, vanilla bean, paprika, and Assam tea, all wrapped up in a silky scoop of ice cream.

Available for: Delivery via GrabFood, FoodPanda, PickARoo or through their website

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