Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: The best places in Oxford
Oxfordshire has no shortage of places to enjoy a sweet treat and here are some of the best spots for a cone (or tub) in the county.
Bizarelly, February 4 is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
This concept was created in the 1960s by housewife Florence Rappaport from New York
Whether you're a fan of rainbow sprinkles or you can't get enough of chocolate sauce, you can't beat an ice cream - whatever the weather!
For that reason, we have rounded up the five of the best ice cream places you can visit in Oxfordshire, according to their Tripadvisor reviews.
Each establishment has at least a 4.0 rating on the reviewing website and is on your doorstep.
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IScream Oxford
Location: 113 & 114 Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DZ England
Opening hours: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm ( Mon-Sat), 10 am - 4 pm (Sun)
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 149
One customer wrote after their experience: "Hands down, this is the best ice cream in Oxford! Great selection of products and a wonderful group of people. My go-to place for excellent gelato."
Read the rest of the reviews via the Tripadvisor website.
The Shake Shop Witney
Location: 12 Market Square Market Square, Witney OX28 6BB England
Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm ( Mon-Sat), 11 am - 4 pm (Sun)
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 129
One customer wrote after their experience: "Love the shakes here. Always wonderful and tasty. Such a lovely wide range of options as well. Has always been well stocked and is a nice place to drop into for a quick treat.
Read the rest of the reviews via the Tripadvisor website.
The Milk Shed
Location: Northampton Road Manor Farm, Weston on the Green OX25 3QL England
Opening hours: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm (Tues - Sun)
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 295
One customer wrote after their experience: "Not cheap, but completely delicious. Well worth every last penny. One of the best salads I’ve ever had. Very superior……….."
Read the rest of the reviews via the Tripadvisor website.
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Alfonso Gelateria
Location: 270 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DY England
Opening hours: 9 am - 4 pm (Mon- Fri and Sun), 9 am - 5 pm ( Sat)
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 16
One customer wrote after their experience: " As the other reviewers have commented this is fantastic ice cream, the best I've had here in the UK. For other comparable ice creams, I've had I would mention Fenocchio in Nice, and Messina in Sydney. But if you don't want to fly for your ice cream here it is in Oxford."
Read the rest of the reviews via the Tripadvisor website.
George and Delilah
Location: 104 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE England
Opening hours: 10 am - 6 pm ( Mon-Sun )
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 33
One customer wrote after their experience: " Reasonably priced, delicious bagels and ice cream. They're always happy to make adjustments to bagels for vegetarians. It's become my go-to place on Cowley Road."
Read the rest of the reviews via the Tripadvisor website.