Indagare Staff Picks: The Best Ice Cream Around the World

There is no summer without ice cream, and the Indagare team agrees. From a single-flavor, summer-only stop in the Adirondacks to the tastiest gelateria in Florence, our team of travel experts set their minds to identifying the best scoop of ice cream or gelato they’ve had the world over—including their favorite flavors. Explore the list to see if any fit into your summer travels (or to find out if your favorite is on our radar).

• Mashti Malone’s | Los Angeles, California: “Mashti Malone’s has Persian style ice cream and flavors that I still think about!”—Mary Kim, Travel Specialist
• Somerset Creamery | Somerset, Massachusetts: “Every summer, I’m surrounded by ice cream options on Cape Cod, but I will drive a half hour-plus for the peanut butter oreo ice cream at Somerset Creamery. It’s the highlight of my year.”—Abby Sandman, Newsletter Editor
• Juice Bar | Nantucket, Massachusetts: “I love the coffee cake and peppermint stick flavors!”—Sophie Mastrangelo, Travel Specialist
• Hani’s Bakery | Manhattan, New York: “Hani’s Bakery in New York City has a rotational soft serve menu on the weekends during the summer—harder to hit due to limited hours, but so worth it.”—Mary Kim, Travel Specialist
• Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain | Brooklyn, New York: “This was my go-to in New York.”—Alicia Marucci, Travel Specialist
• Donnelly’s Soft Ice Cream | Saranac Lake, New York: “This is a super niche spot in the Adirondacks but Donnelly’s is the best ice cream in the world. It is a small shack on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere (great for anyone staying at The Point). It’s only open in the summer, has one soft serve flavor a day and is cash only.”—Victoria O’Leary, Trip Designer
• Scoop Deck | Wells, Maine: “Moose tracks is a must!”—Daphne Budd, Travel Specialist
• Mack’s Finest Gelato | Park City, Utah: “This is my latest obsession in Park City. I’m a gelato snob, and this is one of two places in the U.S. that has hazelnut that lives up to my ridiculous expectations. Mack is one of the friendliest, most passionate business-owners I’ve met, and his commitment to the flavors shows. (When hazelnut was out of season on one visit, as I was leaving the shop, he had me pull my car around so he could run out a small of cup of it that he had leftover from a catered event—it made my week.)”—Abby Sandman, Newsletter Editor
• McConnell’s | Santa Barbara, California: “Must-try flavors are eureka lemon and marionberries.”—Cinzia Coppola, Travel Specialist
• Door County Creamery | Sister Bay, Wisconsin: “I discovered this spot thanks to Indagare’s Amanda Wiggins. Their olive oil sea salt gelato is incredible.”—Gudrun Nickelson, Travel Specialist
• Salt & Straw (Downtown) | Anywhere: “This is truly the best ice cream of all time—and so chunky! Best flavor year-round is ‘Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough,’ and the best seasonal flavor is ‘Candycopia’ in October for halloween.”—Isabel Graubart, Trip Designer
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream | Anywhere: “I have a monthly budget line item for Jeni’s Ice Cream. My favorite flavors are birthday cake buttercream and mint chocolate chip, but they also have great seasonal flavors. Frosted sugar cookie is a current favorite.”—Alex Arduino, Travel Specialist

• Rapanui | Buenos Aires, Argentina: “The dulce de leche and all chocolate flavors are perfection.”—Sophia Kupervaser-Gould, Travel Specialist
• Folderol| Paris, France: “Folderol is both a hip wine bar and an ice cream parlor. You can order an ice cream flight, and they will pair the wine for you. (Bonus: Joe Jonas was there when I was.)”—Caroline Courtright, Travel Specialist
• Barbarac | Saint-Tropez, France: "Barbarac is my go-to spot in Saint-Tropez for a gelato break, especially after a morning at the beach or wandering around town. Located right on the port, it’s a perfect for people-watching, but be prepared for a line—there is always a bit of a wait!”—Kathryn Nathanson, VP of Content & Marketing
• Gelateria La Carraia | Florence, Italy: “It’s not hard to find delicious gelato in Florence, but after 10-plus trips to the city (including a three-month stint living there), I can say that my favorite spot for un cono piccolo is Gelateria La Carraia. Traditional flavors are the focus (I usually opt for bacio—chocolate and hazlenut—and dark chocolate or coffee), but there are also more adventurous selections to choose from, like Delizia a Carraia (white chocolate with pistachio sauce) or Sinfonia Carraia (cream with blended orange and dark chocolate).”—Elizabeth Harvey, Senior Editor
• Mennella Il Gelato | Naples, Italy: “Try the Mennella Rock flavor, a chocolate and hazelnut flavor with biscuit pieces.”—Cinzia Coppola, Travel Specialist
• Neve di Latte | Rome, Italy: “The fruit flavors (berries especially) and pistacchio di Bronte are top tier. Order them con panna—it’s a must.”—Sophia Kupervaser-Gould, Travel Specialist
• La Vecchia Latteria | Siena, Italy: “La Vecchia Latteria in Siena is my absolute favorite in all of Italy! And I have eaten a lot of gelato over the years.”—Ariana Agrios, Travel Specialist
• Gelateria Nico | Venice, Italy: “Gelato Nico is one of my favorite stops for a sweet break in Venice. Grab a gelato and afterwards stroll along the water; the views are beautiful and it feels a world away from the busiest parts of the city.”—Kathryn Nathanson, VP of Content & Marketing
• Mister McCoy’s Island Ices | Soller, Mallorca: “This is the best affogato I’ve ever had, but the shop is also known for its negroni floats.”—Alex Arduino, Travel Specialist
• Confitería La Campana | Seville, Spain: “The turrón flavor is so unique.”—Talia White, Travel Specialist
• British Patagonia | London, U.K.: “This is actually a pizza joint and bakery, but the pistachio soft serve in a croissant cone is fantastic. It’s dairy-free, but you’d never know.’”—Annabel Bailey, Travel Specialist