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Here are the best ice cream spots near Biloxi to cool down this summer, Yelp says

Cookie Crumble and Mississippi Mud Pie are two of the specialty quakes at Quakes Ice Creamery in Ocean Springs.
Cookie Crumble and Mississippi Mud Pie are two of the specialty quakes at Quakes Ice Creamery in Ocean Springs. Sun Herald

What’s better than a cold, sweet treat to cool you off on a sweltering summer day?

The Biloxi area offers plenty of delicious options for frozen delights, but a few places are so good, they’ve earned cult-like followings.

These are the top 10 best ice cream spots near Biloxi, according to Yelp reviews.

1. Chillville Creamery

Address: 1121 Cowan Rd Ste B Gulfport, MS 39507

Rating: 4.7 stars

What’s popular: Banana split, sundaes, bubble waffle

What reviews said: “People were working very quickly and efficiently to make these terrific desserts. Our shake and sundae was absolutely delicious! We certainly will be back!”

2. Quakes Ice Cream

Address: 1699 Beach Blvd Biloxi, MS 39531

Rating: 4 stars

What’s popular: moose tracks ice cream, frozen yogurt, adult beverages

What reviews said: “The ice cream was delicious, and it was nice to eat it in the shade out of the hot sun. I definitely recommend this place for ice cream!!”

3. The Scoop

Address: 829 Howard Ave Biloxi, MS 39530

Rating: 5 stars

What reviews said: “The area it’s in is so cute and has an old-timey feel. The workers are also very amazing, so nice and caring. They have a wide variety of flavors, and they are affordable.”

4. The Yard Milkshake Bar

Address: 3840 Promenade Pkwy Unit NO2 D’Iberville, MS 39540

Rating: 3.5 stars

What’s popular: salted caramel cheesecake ice cream, chocolate chip ice cream, cookie butter ice cream

What reviews said: “Such a cute spot! The ice cream is delicious! Creamy, flavorful and so many options to choose from. They even have some super cute ice cream creations that make it hard to pick just one.”

5. Sweet Dulce

Address: 10104 Gorenflo Rd Ste A D’Iberville, MS 39540

Rating: 4.3 stars

What’s popular: creamy vanilla ice cream, strawberry cheesecake ice cream, birthday cake ice cream

What reviews said: “The snow cones are made very quickly, and they are always so delicious! You can get fresh fruit on your drink too.”

6. Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies

Address: 3516 Sangani Blvd Ste H D’Iberville, MS 39540

Rating: 4.6 stars

What reviews said: “The ice cream selection is huge, service is delightful and prompt, ambiance is very clean and the smell of waffle cones cooking smelled great. The way they prepare the ice cream is one of a kind.”

7. Ben & Jerry’s

Address: 777 Beach Blvd Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, MS 39530

Rating: 4.2 stars

What’s popular: fresh baked waffle cones, shakes, sundaes

What reviews said: “Nice after dinner, pre-gambling treat. The strawberry cheesecake and butter pecan was delicious. The staff was courteous and helpful; plenty of seats for people watching.”

8. Dirty Dough

Address: 2376 Pass Rd Biloxi, MS 39531

Rating: 4.2 stars

What’s popular: cookies, drinks

What reviews said: “Overall, Dirty Dough is the perfect spot for anyone who loves great cookies and good vibes. The service was nothing less than amazing; they did what was needed!”

9. Sugar Factory

Address: 777 Beach Blvd Biloxi, MS 39530

Rating: 3.2 stars

What’s popular: chicken and waffles, rainbow sliders, the big cheesy, steak sandwich

What reviews said: “This was my first time at Sugar Factory, and it was amazing! The food was great, but I have to say our waiter made things even better!”

10. Moontown

Address: 2600 Beach Blvd Ste 1511 Edgewater Mall Biloxi, MS 39531

Rating: 4.2 stars

What’s popular: ice cream, banana splits, milkshakes

What reviews said: “The service was excellent and everyone I’ve seen eating their ice cream looks happy. It is Blue Bell, so it’s not the absolute best, but if you want ice cream, who am I to deny you.”

Natalie Demaree
mcclatchy-newsroom
Natalie Demaree is a service journalism reporter covering Mississippi for McClatchy Media. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s in journalism and political science with a specialization in African and African American Studies from the University of Arkansas. 
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