As we head towards sunnier days, nothing quite beats having an ice cream in your hand on a sunny day.
Generations of Glaswegians have been treated to cones and tubs of proper ice cream due to Glasgow’s strong Italian roots with many people enjoying their ice cream after a trip doon the watter.
So whether you prefer a tub, nougat or cone we’ve got you covered with some of the best spots in and around Glasgow to enjoy all kinds of flavours with our list including some long-established institutions which have welcomed families for over a century.
Here are some of our favourite spots for an ice cream in and around Glasgow.
![A trip to Largs wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous Nardini's Cafe which has been synonymous with a "trip doon the watter". 2 Greenock Rd, Largs KA30 8NF.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/19/11/25/438165888_952701510195898_1849033505096429140_n.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
1. Nardini's Cafe
A trip to Largs wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous Nardini's Cafe which has been synonymous with a "trip doon the watter". 2 Greenock Rd, Largs KA30 8NF. | Nardini's Cafe
![The University Cafe on Byres Road is a Glasgow institution, with the Verrechia family serving the people of the city for over 100 years. 87 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5HN.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/22/11/41758782_1972822472774646_6923480211635830784_n.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
2. University Cafe
The University Cafe on Byres Road is a Glasgow institution, with the Verrechia family serving the people of the city for over 100 years. 87 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5HN. | University Cafe
![Coia’s Cafe is an East End favourite where you can enjoy their flavoursome ice cream both in their restaurant and to takeaway. A nougat with some raspberry sauce goes down a treat after a brilliant bowl of pasta. 473-477 Duke St, Glasgow G31 1RD.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/28/12/44/Coia%27s%20Cafe%20.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. Coia's Cafe
Coia’s Cafe is an East End favourite where you can enjoy their flavoursome ice cream both in their restaurant and to takeaway. A nougat with some raspberry sauce goes down a treat after a brilliant bowl of pasta. 473-477 Duke St, Glasgow G31 1RD. | Coia's Cafe
![If you have headed over to the Southside of the city to enjoy the sun in Queen’s Park, Ginesi’s Artisan Gelato is the perfect place to grab a delicious cone from. 455 Victoria Rd, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8RW.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/22/09/188034652_2313202932146291_4009216517974841711_n.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Ginesi’s Artisan Gelato
If you have headed over to the Southside of the city to enjoy the sun in Queen’s Park, Ginesi’s Artisan Gelato is the perfect place to grab a delicious cone from. 455 Victoria Rd, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8RW. | Ginesi’s Artisan Gelato