I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. From gelato and rolled ice cream to vegan and dairy-free options, there’s something for everyone when the craving hits. Here are some of our favorite local spots to check out around the area and a few worth a drive.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
📍 26 Frazier Ave B, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Everyone in Chattanooga will tell you to go to Clumpies, and honestly, the hype is deserved. The flavors are rich without being overly sweet, and seasonal specials tend to disappear fast for a reason. The Northshore location especially stays busy on warm weekends, but it’s still one of the safest dessert recommendations in town.
The Ice Cream Show
📍 105 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Located right by the Walnut Street Bridge, The Ice Cream Show is all about building your own combination from start to finish. Between the mix-ins, flavors, and toppings, it’s one of the more fun dessert stops downtown, especially if you like your ice cream a little over the top.
Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar
📍 831 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Scoop Around leans heavily into the experience side of dessert, with rolled ice cream, endless toppings, and combinations that get creative fast. If you’re with kids, a group of friends, or just can’t decide what you want, this is an easy pick.
Dub’s Place
📍 4408 Dayton Blvd, Red Bank, TN 37415
Dub’s Place feels like one of those spots Chattanooga has quietly loved forever. Known for classic milkshakes, sundaes, and soft serve, it’s simple in the best way and somehow always hits exactly what you want.
Desserts on the Roll
📍 Mobile
Watching your ice cream get rolled right in front of you is half the fun at Desserts on the Roll, but the texture is what really keeps people coming back. The flavors rotate often, the combinations can get creative, and once their downtown shop opens, expect this place to stay busy.
The Spot Creamery
📍 7801 Nashville St, Ringgold, GA 30736
A little outside Chattanooga in Ringgold, The Spot Creamery has built a loyal following for homemade ice cream and a quieter small-town feel that’s hard not to love. It’s the kind of place that feels especially worth the drive on summer nights.
Droop Scoops
📍 120 Gordon St, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Droop Scoops keeps things simple with homemade-style ice cream, generous portions, and plenty of classic flavors to choose from. It’s easygoing, comfortable, and the kind of place where people end up hanging around longer than they meant to.
Tasty’s Scoops & Sweets
📍 9447 Bradmore Ln, Ooltewah, TN 37363
The sister shop to local favorite Tasty Donuts, Tasty’s Scoops & Sweets has become a go-to in Cambridge Square for scratch-made gelato and huge flavor selections. Grab a few samples before choosing because narrowing it down is honestly the hardest part.
