Among the many things Portland excels at: Ice Cream. Turns out we’re terrific at making it. We’re also very good at eating it, and seeing as this weekend is home to “National Ice Cream Day” (it’s on Sunday. Get it? GET IT?) and this weekend is also probably going to be pretty warm, it might be a good idea to order a couple scoops, or even a couple pints, from some of the following creameries, most of whom have non-dairy and vegan options, and all of whom offer either takeout, pickup, or delivery!
22 BELOW
When they say “handcrafted rolled ice cream,” they really mean that. It’s not just a clever turn-of-phrase: This place really does roll-up your ice cream, and they’re more than happy to mix stuff into it, from candy, to marshmallows, to… Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?
BEAUX BERRY
Purveyors of “super-premium” ice creams, Beaux Berry is best known for their magic ice cream machine they had imported from New Zealand that blends (or swirls, more accurately) real fruit, berries, herbs, and other-mix-ins into your soft-serve cones or bowls.