Are you looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth in Penang? We’re back with a list of not one but nine of the best places where you can do so!

This is not your regular food blog, this is a dessert-ation on the 9 BEST ice cream stores in your very own friendly neighbourhood — Penang! 

Cendol is not the only thing done right here, you’ll be surprised to find out just how many iced delicacies Penang has mastered the art of. Here’s the inside scoop on the best ice cream Penang has in store for you!

1. Urban Artisan Dessert Cafe

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Think you’ve already tried all the ice cream flavours the world has to offer you? Think again! The Urban Artisan Dessert Cafe is proud to present more than 50 flavours with 250 “creative twist” flavours handmade from scratch.

Tickle your taste buds and culture your palate with exotic flavours such as Oceanic Sea Salt and Valrhona Chocolate! The cafe serves 4 special flavours each week so be sure to check their Facebook and Instagram pages before your visit to see which ones are available.

While the Urban Artisan Dessert Cafe specialises in handcrafted soft serve ice cream, you can also enjoy their unique bubble waffle ice cream. 

Don’t forget to pose for a picture with the elegant lady on the wall at the cafe’s entrance!

Address: 122-C, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 1am – 9pm (Wednesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

2. Ludwig Softserve

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Premium soft serve from Australia right here in Penang?! You heard that right, ice cream Penang has been taken to the next level by Ludwig Softserve which produces soft serve from natural organic ingredients and fresh milk 100% imported from Australia.

If you’re walking along Armenian Street and you see a quaint little pastel pink shop with a giant ice cream cone outside, walk right in! 

Every nook and cranny of this shop is Instagram-worthy so keep your camera clicking as you keep licking your ice cream cone!

Indulge in flavourful combos from Tropical Passion Mango topped with Fruit Loops to Coconut Nectar/Gula Apong topped with almonds or if you prefer something sweet and simple, you can try their best-selling Swiss Dark Chocolate. 

If you’d like to enhance your Ludwig Softserve experience, add on the crispy waffle with a cup of coffee. For extra brownie points (or rather ice cream points), download their app to earn points and enjoy free ice cream!

Address: 37, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 9am – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

3. Ciao Gelato

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Say Ciao to authentic, artisanal Italian gelato at Ciao Gelato Penang! An ice cream shop founded by someone from a healthcare background means that you can indulge your sweet tooth with 100% natural gelato made with the freshest milk, free from artificial flavourings and powdered bases.

Ciao Gelato Penang has a message for all of us — to enjoy ice cream like we did when we were children without any feelings of guilt whatsoever! 

Go treat your inner child with delicious, freshly made gelato right here in Penang!

Address: 171-A, Lebuh Victoria, Street, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 11am – 11pm (Wednesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

4. Coko Como

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Creamy, dense, luscious, fabulous — that’s how Coko Como describes its ice cream! Coko Como concocts unique must-try flavours such as the recent Roasted Cashewnut with dried cranberry chunks!

If you visit Coko Como on festive seasons, you’ll be in for special treats such as the Honey Ponkam Orange ice cream during Chinese New Year and handcrafted mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn festival! 

This cafe also serves sweet treats such as chocolate truffles and chewy chocolate chip cookies. Go Coko, go loco!

Address: 15, Lorong Teras Jaya 9, Kawasan Perniagaan Teras Jaya, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 2pm -7pm (Monday & Tuesday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

5. Utterly Ice Cream

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Yes, what this cafe serves is completely and utterly ice cream! If you need more convincing, we’re happy to tell you that Utterly Ice Cream distributes its sweet, creamy goodness to cafes, restaurants, and hotels all across Peninsular Malaysia.

You know it’s good when that many people want it! Be sure to try their best-sellers; Butter Pecan, French Coffee, Creamy Strawberry and Pure Mint Chip. 

Keep a lookout on their Facebook page for any upcoming promos so that you may just be able to enjoy 30% off or two scoops for the price of one!

Address: 32, Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 2, Fortune Park, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 10am – 7pm (Monday – Thursday) | 12:30pm – 9:30pm (Friday – Sunday)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

6. Crème De La Crème

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Looking for out of the ordinary ice cream Penang? Crème De La Crème presents to you Ice Cream Nasi Lemak! Don’t worry, you won’t be biting into frozen sambal ikan bilis but how do “rice” made of coconut ice cream and “eggs” made of vanilla ice cream, passion fruit and mango sorbet sound to you? 

It’s not a complete set of nasi lemak without the “ayam goreng” made of 63% French dark chocolate ice cream coated in milk, white chocolate and cornflakes!

If you’re not keen on the idea of ice cream masquerading as local breakfast foods then how do you like the idea of tiny little ice cream animals that you can eat? 

Crème De La Crème’s creativeness with ice cream has no limits! Yes, it tastes just as good as it looks!

Address: 203C, Jalan Hutton, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 12pm – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

7. Fourspoons @ Gurney Walk

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If one spoon of ice cream is not enough for you, try Fourspoons @ Gurney Walk! You’d probably be happier getting a cone with a few scoops though!

When you get tired walking around Gurney Walk, stop and rejuvenate yourself with some fresh homemade ice cream in a homemade waffle cone/bowl.

If you’re hungry for more than just ice cream, try their crispy yet fluffy waffles topped with rich syrup or their pancakes with berries and butter. 

If you’re looking for something a little more exotic than the regular old ice cream Penang, their Classic Affogato is a must-try!

Address: Gurney Dr, Georgetown, 10250 George Town, Penang
Operating hours: 11am – 10pm
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

8. Creameal

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Looking for a creamy meal? Creameal has it all for you with their specialty handcrafted ice cream and homemade waffles (and if you can’t decide between croissants and waffles, they have ice cream topped croffles for you!).

Wait, there’s more — if you’re vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free, Creameal’s got you covered! 100% plant-based, vegan ice cream; we’re all here for the inclusive ice cream Penang experience!

Address: 63, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 12pm – 11pm (Monday closed)
Social media: Instagram | Facebook

9. The Ais

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Last on our list for ice cream Penang is The Ais. As the name suggests, The Ais serves iced delicacies from ice cream to mochi and even special kefir drinks. 

Their menu is also inclusive of those who are vegan, lactose intolerant, and sugar-free! Pair your ice cream with some waffles and coffee for the full The Ais experience!

Address: 65, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 1pm – 9pm (Monday & Tuesday closed)
Social media: Facebook

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We hope that this list has you craving for ice cream because you now know the best places in Penang to satisfy that craving! You know what they say — a balanced diet is an ice cream in each hand! Follow us on Instagram (@penanglicious) for latest cafe reviews! Bon appetit!