How to spot a good ice cream parlour in Ulm

There are many things to look out for when trying to find a good ice cream parlour, and not just in this city in the southern half of Germany. The preparation of the ice cream is the most important factor. You should make sure the ice cream parlour uses fresh ingredients and makes its ice cream from scratch. Another important point is the service. In a good ice cream parlour, the staff will be friendly and attentive, taking the time to help you choose the right flavours. The price, of course, is also a significant factor. We'll go into all these factors in more detail below.

Ice cream parlours in Ulm - quality and freshness

So look for an ice cream parlour with high standards that uses fresh ingredients and makes its products from scratch. This is still the most reliable way to get high-quality ice cream. But how is ice cream actually made? Making ice cream is a demanding yet varied craft rather than a closely guarded secret. Ice cream needs a minimum level of fat so that the mixture is creamy and doesn't melt too quickly on the tongue. This means that delicious ice cream contains cream and milk. The butterfat gives the ice cream its typical creamy texture, while the proteins stabilise the air bubbles within it. The latter are responsible for the smoothness of the finished ice cream. Besides a wide range of flavours, it's also important that the preparation is carried out to a high standard of cleanliness. In Ulm, for example, Eiscafé de Marco meets these standards.

This includes not only cleanliness during production but also the ingredients used. The milk used for the ice cream should come from cows that are kept in a species-appropriate way and graze on green pastures. The fruit used should be juicy and ripe. Wonderful chocolate ice cream is made from high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa content. Naturally, all other ingredients must also meet these high standards, such as biscuits or nuts.

Ice cream flavours and sundaes in Ulm

Of course, the quality of the range of different ice cream sundaes also plays a big role in choosing an ice cream parlour. Classics such as Banana Split, Strawberry Dream or Chocolate Surprise shouldn't be missing, and popular varieties such as good old Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip or Spaghetti Ice Cream should also be available. The fruit used should, of course, look appealing and be fresh: a treat not just for the palate, but for the eyes too.

If you're not after a big sundae but rather just a few scoops in a cone or cup, then here too - alongside a broad selection anyway - the favourites among the delicious flavours should be on offer: from vanilla to chocolate, stracciatella or banana, walnut through to mocha - to name just the dairy-based flavours. The fruit-based flavours are usually lemon, pineapple, blackberry, strawberry or raspberry. A good ice cream parlour should also offer a wide selection of toppings and sauces. This way, you can create your own unique flavour combinations, just like at Eisrausch in Ulm. Strawberry sauce, chocolate sauce and caramel sauce are some of our favourites.

As they say, you eat with your eyes first, so you can also tell whether an ice cream parlour is good by the way the ice cream is arranged and presented in the counter. The flavours should be clearly recognisable and the colours nice and vibrant. It's also essential that all the kitchen utensils that come into contact with the ice cream and its ingredients are clean.

Naturally, we prefer it when the ambience and surroundings are cosy too. That's why a lovely terrace with decent seating can make all the difference. This creates a fitting atmosphere in which you can thoroughly enjoy your ice cream while watching the hustle and bustle of the streets - or enjoy the view, if the ice cream parlour is a little further out.

Eating ice cream outdoors - Ulm

If you're out and about with children, outdoor seating like that at Eiscafé Rialto in Ulm isn't just practical in this city on the Danube - kids often have too much energy to sit still indoors for long. After all, it's important that the ice cream parlour is easy to reach and has enough parking nearby.

In a professional ice cream parlour, there's of course not just ice cream, but often also a wide selection of other treats. A range of delicious coffee specialities such as espresso, cappuccino or latte macchiato is also a sign of an ice cream parlour that takes pride in what it does.

Ice cream parlours in Ulm - what else matters

There are more and more ice cream options for diabetics or people with lactose intolerance. If you have dietary restrictions, for example, you should definitely ask in advance whether your favourite ice cream is also available in a variant suitable for you. The number of people living vegan is also on the rise, which is why an ice cream parlour with a suitable range can certainly score points. Finally, price is also an important factor when choosing an ice cream parlour. You don't want to spend too much money on your ice cream, but you also don't want to go to an ice cream parlour that's cheap but offers poor quality.

Vote now for your favourite ice cream parlour!

All in all, these are the most decisive criteria to look out for when searching for a satisfying ice cream parlour: quality, preparation, service, price, presentation and cleanliness. If you keep these points in mind, you're sure to find a great place to buy excellent ice cream. Of course, there are many other factors that can contribute to the final decision. Ice cream parlours that don't just want to be established but also have an eye on the future will offer surprising and exciting creations to keep setting new impulses.

What are your favourite flavour combinations, and where can you find them in this city on the Danube with almost 130,000 inhabitants? Vote for your favourite in the Donau-Iller region.