The ice cream of the crop! ✨
When it comes to dessert, ice cream is a no-brainer. And though it’s often associated with summertime, we love ice cream all year round in all its forms!
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That being said, if you’re looking for the best ice cream, there are plenty of exceptional ice cream shops that are proudly locally made.
With so many options though, it may be overwhelming to decide where to start.
Below, we helped narrow down your options and put the spotlight on the top 10 best local ice cream shops in the Metro!
Kurimu
Offering staple Japanese flavors like black sesame and matcha to more unique flavors such as shoyu caramel, Kurimu’s ice cream lineup is a must-try for those who are looking for simple and authentic Japanese-inspired cold desserts some that are even made in collaboration with favorites like Yardstick Coffee and El Union Coffee.
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Sebastian’s Ice Cream
Manila’s premier artisanal ice cream shop, Sebastian’s has all sorts of ice cream flavors you can choose from – even ones that might make you scratch your head. Some of their best-selling flavors include Champorado & Dilis, and Green Mango Sorbet & Bagoong. They also sell seasonal flavors that you should check out before they ran out.
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Manila Creamery
Manila Creamery is a homegrown dessert specialist and a weekend market favorite that aims to create world-class gelato while promoting flavors that are uniquely Filipino.
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Merry Moo
Merry Moo is an artisanal ice cream concept based in Manila, Philippines that uses local milk and cream to make fresh, delicious, and unique flavored ice cream. Apart from their personal line of ice cream flavors, they’re also notable for collaborations with Hizon’s, Lola Nena’s, Auro Chocolate, and more!
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Carmen’s Best
One of the country’s best and award-winning local ice creams that originated from the owner’s actual home in Alabang, Carmen’s Best makes their concoctions only from the freshest milk and cream from their farm. Although selling and delivering across Metro Manila it now has its permanent shop set up in Makati. Bestselling flavors include Salted Caramel, Malted Milk, Butter Pecan, and Brazilian Coffee.
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Mad Mark’s Creamery
“Made from Scratch. Honest Ice Cream.” Mad Mark’s Creamery is famous for their tasty and affordable steaks, but they actually started out selling homemade ice cream. Popular flavors include Half-Baked Madagascar and Javan Hot Chocolate.
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The Lost Bread
The Lost Bread is a homegrown dessert cafe specializing in French toast and milkshakes. Their name, ‘The Lost Bread’, is a direct translation of ‘pain de perdu’, the stale bread used to make French toast.
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Papa Diddi’s Handcrafted Ice Cream
Papa Diddi’s is a homegrown all-local ice cream parlor focused on selling small batches of hand-mixed & hand-packed all-natural premium ice cream.
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Carousel Creamery
Carousel Creamery is a dessert specialist offering 101 classic and whimsical flavors of premium small-batch handcrafted ice cream. Unique to their menu are the Beer & Chicharon, Wasabi, Red Pepper Walnut, and more. They also serve some light snacks and coffee.
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8 Missouri St., North East, Greenhills, San Juan
0977 899 1010
Farmacy Ice Cream & Soda Fountain
From the same people that brought us Wildflour, The Farmacy is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor that serves homemade ice cream and soda. All of their ice creams are freshly made on-site so you are guaranteed an authentic and sweet experience. They also serve meals, sodas, coffee, and alcoholic drinks too.
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