From artisan gelato and Japanese-inspired soft serve to towering sundaes, these are the best places in Leeds to cool down with an ice cream.
Looking for the best ice cream in Leeds? We’ve rounded up our favourite spots across the city, from independent gelaterias and specialist dessert shops to hidden gems worth travelling for. Whether you’re planning a sunny afternoon treat or just craving something sweet, these are the places we’d recommend.
Quick picks: Best ice cream in Leeds
Knoops
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They may be best known for their decadent hot chocolate, but Knoops’ creamy soft serve is well worth seeking out in its own right. Available in a cone or tub, it’s topped with your choice of signature chocolate flakes, so you can customise every scoop to suit your taste.
Choose from 28% white, 34% milk or 54% dark chocolate flakes – or skip them altogether if you prefer – before finishing it with a signature Knoops chocolate disc. If you’re after something even more indulgent, the soft serve is also blended into a selection of milkshakes.
Don’t miss: A cone topped with the 54% dark chocolate flakes for that cocoa hit.
Best for: Chocolate lovers.
Where? Knoops, Trinity Centre, 26-28 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HX.
Melting Point
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Melting Point is one of Leeds’ best hidden gems. Tucked away in the basement of the Corn Exchange, this small-batch ice cream shop is run by owner Johno Storey, who draws inspiration from the many sweet treats he’s discovered on his travels.
Made using fresh fruit sourced from neighbouring Kirkgate Market, flavours change daily – check the board beside the counter to see what’s just landed. While you’ll find all the favourites, they’re famous for inventive creations such as cereal milk and goat’s cheese & stem ginger. Like what you lick? You can hire their vintage gelato cart for weddings, parties and other events.
Don’t miss: Whatever seasonal flavour is on the board that day – the rotating menu is part of the appeal.
Best for: Creative, small-batch flavours.
Where? Melting Point, The Piazza Level, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Tsujiri
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Tsujiri brings a taste of Japan to Leeds, specialising in premium matcha desserts and authentic teas. While many people visit for their drinks, the soft serve has become a favourite in its own right, with permanent matcha and kinako (roasted soybean) flavours joined by seasonal specials such as cherry blossom and black sesame.
Enjoy it in a cone or tub, or upgrade to one of the indulgent sundaes topped with tapioca pearls, sesame seeds and wafers. For something a little different, add a scoop of soft serve to a matcha latte to create your own refreshing ice cream float.
Don’t miss: The signature matcha soft serve – it’s what Tsujiri is best known for.
Best for: Japanese-inspired desserts, drinks and soft serve ice cream.
Where? Tsujiri, 17 Ludgate Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7HZ.
Ice Scoop Gelato
With two locations in Leeds, Ice Scoop Gelato is a great choice when you’re craving a sweet treat. There’s gelato, sorbet and frozen yoghurt on the menu, along with a whole host of desserts, including sundaes, waffles, cookie dough and thick shakes.
You’ll find classic flavours like French vanilla and chocolate sitting alongside more indulgent offerings including Red Velvet and Ferrero Rocher, serving up something for traditionalists and adventurous sweet tooths alike.
Don’t miss: The Oreo Crunchy Sensation sundae if you’re after something indulgent.
Best for: Big groups and family treats.
Where? Ice Scoop Gelato, 41 Queen’s Road, Hyde Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1HY & 43-45 Station Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 5DT.
Amorino
Victoria Gate’s Amorino proves that ice cream can look just as good as it tastes. Order a cone and it’ll arrive topped with the brand’s signature petal-shaped scoops – don’t forget to snap a photo before you take a lick.
Their aesthetic gelato is made using premium ingredients, including Isigny butter, Mawardi pistachios and Madagascan vanilla. Alongside classics like stracciatella, you’ll also find more unusual flavours such as lime & basil, while dairy-free sorbets and vegan cones mean there’s plenty of choice for plant-based visitors too.
Don’t miss: The tiramisu cone for its rich coffee flavour and signature flower-shaped presentation.
Best for: Scoops that are almost too pretty to eat.
Where? Amorino, Victoria Gate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7AU.
Heavenly Desserts
If you’re after a larger-than-life sweet treat, Heavenly Desserts delivers. While you can keep it simple with gelato, you’ll also find towering sundaes piled high with brownies, cookies, fresh fruit and generous helpings of sauce, making it a go-to for anyone with a sweet tooth.
The menu also features waffles, cheesecakes, cookie dough and handcrafted desserts, so there’s plenty to choose from beyond ice cream. Be warned – generous is an understatement, and one dessert is often enough for two.
Don’t miss: The Warm Brownie, Salted Caramel & Banana sundae – hope you’re hungry!
Best for: Over-the-top sundaes.
Where? Heavenly Desserts, 30 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2UE.
Deneco’s
Whether you’re taking a break from shopping or treating yourself before heading home, Deneco’s is a handy ice cream stand inside White Rose Shopping Centre. The kiosk serves award-winning Joe Delucci’s gelato in more than 18 flavours, from classics to colourful crowd-pleasers.
Alongside scoops of creamy gelato, you’ll find freshly made milkshakes and Dutch pancakes loaded with your choice of toppings, making it an easy choice when you’re after something sweet on the go.
Don’t miss: The mint choc chip scoop – sometimes you can’t beat the classics.
Best for: A quick pit stop during your shopping trip.
Where? Deneco’s, White Rose Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LU.
Berry’s Grillhouse & Gelato
With 10 different flavours of gelato, plus sorbets and frozen yoghurt, there’s plenty to choose from at Berry’s Grillhouse & Gelato. Build your perfect dessert with extra marshmallows, fresh fruit or a Flake, or go all out with one of the loaded sundaes.
The Oreo sundae is hard to resist, combining vanilla gelato with Oreo cookies, chocolate sauce and chocolate pieces for an indulgent treat that’s made for sharing – if you’re feeling generous.
Don’t miss: The Bubblelicious sundae for a nostalgic throwback.
Best for: Indulgent desserts.
Where? Berry’s Grillhouse & Gelato, 479 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7NR.
Ecco Pizzeria
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Ecco Pizzeria isn’t just one of Headingley’s go-to spots for Neapolitan pizza – it also serves authentic Italian gelato. Choose from a range of gelato and sorbetti flavours, from classics to indulgent creations, all made in-house using quality ingredients and fresh fruit.
Enjoy a scoop on its own, blended into a milkshake or served with one of Ecco’s homemade desserts. The Nutella calzone with gelato is a firm favourite, and you can add fruit to offset all that decadence.
Don’t miss: The Nutella calzone with an extra scoop of the pistachio gelato for the full experience.
Best for: Gelato after pizza.
Where? Ecco Pizzeria, 93 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3PS.
Ice Stone Gelato
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Ice Stone Gelato is the place to go. While gelato is the star of the show, the menu stretches far beyond scoops, with everything from croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid) and cheesecakes to French toast and classic puddings.
Pile up to four scoops in a tub, or if you’re feeling creative, build your own sundae with three scoops, two toppings and two sauces, finished with fresh cream and a wafer. With so many possible combinations, you can create something different every visit.
Don’t miss: Cookies & Cream and Creamy Hazelnut – a combination we’d happily order again.
Best for: Building your own sundae.
Where? Ice Stone Gelato, St Johns Centre, Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8LQ.
The Milk Churn
For a scoop worth travelling for, head to The Milk Churn. Set on a working dairy farm just outside Leeds, the café serves artisan gelato made with milk fresh from the farm. Its owners trained at the Gelato University in Bologna, bringing authentic Italian gelato-making expertise back to Yorkshire.
The flavour selection combines classics with more adventurous creations like ricotta & fig alongside refreshing fruit sorbets. After the ice cream, younger visitors can let off steam in the outdoor play area while the grown-ups enjoy a coffee, making it a great choice for a family day out.
Don’t miss: The banoffee gelato scoop, or the creamy blackcurrant if you fancy something fruity.
Best for: Farm-made artisan gelato.
Where? The Milk Churn, Beech Grove Farm, Wetherby Road, Scarcroft, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3HQ.
