These 5 ice cream shops are the best in Macon, Google reviews say

Rocky road with a cherry, pistachio or just plain vanilla and sprinkles. There’s no wrong way to eat ice cream and every flavor or topping is a great choice.

And once you find a local ice cream shop that offers a huge selection of flavors, toppings and add-ons, it’s money well spent.

Here are the five best ice cream shops in Macon, according to Google ratings and reviews.

5 best ice cream shops in Macon

Shuster’s Candy & Creamery

Address: 616 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201

Google rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Google review: “Such a super cute ice cream parlor! I am so glad that I found this gem,” said Victoria.

What to order: ice cream flight, cookie sundae, salted caramel brownie flavor or any seasonal flavor

Sweet Eleanor’s Divine Desserts

Address: 530 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201

Google rating: 4.6 stars

Google review: “Love the vibe! Ice cream was delicious, fresh and great quality,” said Daphne.

What to order: any gelato flavor

Macon Water Ice

Address: 490 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201

Google rating: 4.5 stars

Google review: “First visit to get ice was great. Got key lime, cotton candy and orange cream,” said Gritty.

What to order: any of the ice flavors in a cup, mix and match

Bonnie’s Cookies

Address: 120 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA 31210

Google rating: 4.7 stars

Google review: “A must try place if you are nearby. Great ice cream shop at a reasonable price, “ said Nehal.

What to order: superman ice cream, any gelato or milkshake

Marble Slab Creamery

Address: 5976 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Google rating: 4.6

Google review: “The best service, great atmosphere, super clean and great desserts,” said Ani.

What to order: rocky road, butter pecan or caramel with toppings

What’s your favorite ice cream shop and flavor? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.