In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we’re looking back at the three Oregon ice cream shops that made Yelp’s Top 100 list for 2025.
Two Portland shops and one Bend ice cream shop were ranked based on their handcrafted flavors, local ingredients, and community-driven charm.
To create the list, Yelp analyzed customer reviews from ice cream shops across the country, highlighting those with the highest ratings and positive feedback.
Oregon’s three winners showcase what locals already know — Oregonians love handcrafted, creative ice cream.
#29 Bonta Gelato
Bonta Gelato, founded in 2015 by Jeff and Juli Labhart, ranked No. 29 on Yelp’s list.
The couple began selling their Italian-style gelato made with locally sourced ingredients at farmers’ markets before opening their first shop in Bend.
Today, Bonta operates four Bend locations, one Redmond shop, and one shop in Portland, each offering rotating seasonal flavors.
Their gelato is also available at local grocery stores, including Albertsons, Market of Choice, Newport Avenue Market, and the Sunriver Country Store.
Bend locations:
- 920 NW Bond St. #108. Bend
- 924 SE Wilson Ave. Unit A, Bend
- 631 NW Federal St. Suite 100, Bend
- Hayden Homes Amphitheater at 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend
Redmond locations:
3750 SW Badger Avenue, Redmond
Portland locations:
207 NW 10th Avenue, Portland
#85 Cloud City Ice Cream — Portland
Cloud City Ice Cream landed at No. 85 on the national list.
Owner Bryan Paul Gilbert opened the shop in 2011 as a tribute to his late mother, fulfilling their shared dream of starting a business together.
The shop features more than 30 handmade flavors crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Fan favorites include Sea Salt Cookie Dough, Vegan Mango Tajín, Lemon Black Pepper Marionberry Jam, and Truffle Shuffle.
Location: 4525 SE Woodstock Boulevard, Portland.
#89 Hurry Back Ice Cream — Portland
Hurry Back Ice Cream appeared at N0. 89 operates out of a cheerful Portland food truck run by owner Julie Nelson.
Since 2015, the shop has served old-fashioned, homemade ice cream with both dairy and dairy-free options, using ingredients sourced from local dairies.
The menu rotates among more than 60 flavors, from Madagascar Vanilla and Ghirardelli Chocolate to Banana Cream Pie, Lemon Poppy Seed, and Cinnamon Roll.
Location: SE 13th Ave. and SE Lexington Street, Portland.
Written by Ginnie Sandoval. Sandoval is a news and travel writer for Pacific Northwest Crossing. She covers travel tips, news, destinations, places to eat, and hidden gems across the Pacific Northwest. She can be reached at pnwcrossing@ramsanmedia.com.