15 Ice Cream Shops in Chennai to Celebrate The Beginning Of Winter [UPDATED]

Lots of people say that winter is not a good time to eat ice cream, but the truth is that ice cream can be eaten whenever you’re craving it and still enjoy it completely. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy it when it’s cold outside, in fact eating the ice cream could actually warm you up because your body is building up heat to battle the cold outside and inside. That is not scientifically proven, but it’s definitely something that can be considered. Winter comes late to Chennai, if it does at all, and since the monsoons are also delayed by almost two weeks, you still have time to enjoy ice cream while it’s warm out. 

The history of ice cream is varied and not really set in stone. Some say it dates back to 200 B.C in China, other say 400 B.C in Persia and some even say that the Mughal emperors had ice brought from the Hindu Kush to Delhi, where it was used in fruit sorbets. But the history doesn’t matter because all that counts is that it does its job in cooling us down when the temperatures soar up to 46º on a good day.

We’ve mentioned places to get a fix for your sweet tooth before, but how about specific places in Chennai where you can get delicious ice cream? Here’s our list to get your weekend going.

Shmoozie’s Hand-Crafted Ice Cream

You can get home made ice cream right here in Chennai thanks to Shmoozies! You can get the most unique flavours you want, because if you don’t get it at a regular ice cream shop, you can bet that Kshama has made a delicious version like a Banoffee Pie Ice Cream! Read about Kshama and her ice cream company here.

Amadora Ice Cream & Sorbet

Located on Khader Nawaz Khan road, this ice cream shop not only has a variety of ice creams to choose from, but they also have other kinds of desserts. Top a cheesecake with some ice cream or treat yourself to an ice cream bar. But whatever you’re craving to cool you down, they’ve got it. Try their filter kapi flavour for a nice kick. Outlets: Nungambakkam and ECR

Cream Stone

Opened very recently, this ice cream shop has ice cream concepts. Which is basically a dream come true, because it’s a combination of all your favourite things tucked into one delicious bowl or cone or cone bowl! Plus, they’ve got fresh fruit flavours to choose from too, Mr. Alphonso anyone? Outlets: Alwarpet, Anna Nagar East, Thuraipakkam & Express Avenue

Häagen-Dazs

Established in New York in 1961, this is one of the most popular and well known ice cream brands in the world. They have everything, seriously. From your traditional chocolates and vanilla flavours to a lot more than you could ever ask for, this is the place you need to be for the summer. They’ve also introduced ice cream inspired by different parts of the world, so go check them out. Outlets: Nungambakkam & Velachery

Cream & Fudge

You know what’s better than delicious ice cream? Being able to mix said delicious ice cream in whatever concoction you wish. That’s what these guys offer. You choose your flavours, then your ‘mix-ins’ and they mix it all up for you on their marble stone. How about a chocolate overload? Outlets: Nungambakkam, Phoenix Market City, Besant Nagar, Forum Vijaya Mall, Neelangarai, Ashok Nagar & Porur

Pabrai’s Fresh and Naturelle Ice Cream

Looking to feast on some fruit flavoured ice creams? Then Pabrai’s is where you should go. They’ve got everything from muskmelon to chickoo and anjeer even. They’ve also got the traditional flavours, but once you try these, nothing else matters. Outlets: Besant Nagar, Shenoy Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur & Ashok Nagar

Swensen’s

Founded in 1948 in San Francisco, California, Swensen’s might not be as famous a name as some others, but their ice creams have had a place in a lot of pop culture. Mostly thanks to their delicious sundaes, which taste as great as they look.  They even have sundaes for your kids, decorated with party hats and colourful sprinkles, what more could you ask for? Outlets: Besant Nagar & Ampa Skywalk Mall 

Ibaco

Known for their ice cream cakes, Ibaco also has other ice cream options on the menu as well! You can pick any flavour you want, get a delicious topping to go with it, including sauces and biscuits! Outlets: Anna Nagar West, Thiruvanmiyur, T. Nagar, Velachery, Mogappair & more.

Rock Stone Ice Cream Factory

The cream stone concept is really popular in the country now, so it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that there are multiple cream stone places in the city! With a second outlet on the way, Rock Stone is a great place to check out! Outlets: Anna Nagar & Chetpet

Movenpick Ice Cream Boutique

Their ice creams and combinations are a must try for sure, but did you know that Movenpick also has savouries and snacks that you can enjoy before your ice cream? You didn’t know and to be fair, we didn’t either for a very long time. Outlet: Nungambakkam

Westfield

If you don’t live in Besant Nagar, you’ve probably never heard of this place, but it’s definitely one to check out. With Belgian dishes on the menu, you also get to try out delicious ice creams that go with the desserts! Outlet: Besant Nagar

Winterfell

This brand new spot is quirky and fun and looks like a great spot to hang out with your friends! Plus, their ice cream concoctions look too good to eat! Also, chocolate ice cream tacos? We’re so there for this. Outlet: Velachery

Chocoman’s

Start with a burger or pasta and then dig into their sundaes or milkshakes. Pretty much everything you want with ice cream can be had at Chocoman’s. And if that’s not enough, then you can try their cakes for a complete meal. Outlets: Chromepet, Velachery & more

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They’ve got artisanal gelato, frozen yogurt and sweet crepes to choose from, along with specialty desserts and sundaes that might take you a while to decide on. But seriously, whatever your mood, there’s something for you. Outlet: Velachery

Baskin Robbins

Famous for having 31 flavours, Baskin Robbins has made quite a name for themselves in India as well. The 31 flavours change quite often and you can also find seasonal flavours that will surprise you. Swing by any outlet and treat yourself. Outlets: Besant Nagar, Express Avenue, Phoenix Marketcity, Nandanam & more