The Parlour

We make incredible ice cream by hand, including sorbets and non-dairy options! We use the best ingredients we can find, supporting local farmers and producers when possible.

9 / 10
379
ratings
  • Phone

    (919) 564-7999

  • Website

    theparlour.co

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  • Type

    Ice Cream Parlor

Address

117 Market St Durham , NC 27701 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Street, Public Lot
Restroom Yes

Comments / 93


Keywords:

ice cream Vietnamese coffee drunken sailor casual lively good for singles malts gluten-free food cute hipster caramel great value restaurants trendy good for groups salted butter locally sourced food cookies piña coladas mochas
Zoe

I end my day with ice cream from The Parlour every. single. day. Their flavors have been composed with care, so don’t hesitate to try the more adventurous flavors.

Jeff G

So many great flavors to choose from including vegan options and gluten free cones

h

Consistently quality! Exactly why I came back the second time this weekend for more of their vegan coffee cookies and cream ice cream ! Wow! Just wow ????????☕️ ????

Simal Soydan

Tried the salted butter caramel and chocolate ice creams . Didn’t really like the chocolate one but caramel was good. It is a cute place with variety of flavors.

Nayeli Garci-Crespo Keller

Great ice cream , even though it is a bit on the "too sweet" side for me, similar to Ben & Jerry's in sugar levels. Salted butter caramel flavor is amazing & would be incredible at 2/3 the sweetness.

Garrett Dixon

Wonderful seasonal flavors , top notch toppings, shakes , and service. Get a waffle cone , a shake and a pint to go!

PureWow

Located in downtown Durham, this handmade ice cream shop started as a food truck . Choose between classic flavors or more unique ones, like Vietnamese coffee and salted butter caramel . Read more

Brianna

Strawberry made with local berries was such a lovely, summertime treat. Get it while they're in season!

Von

Definitely try tea+cake if the flavor is available! It is as if drinking earl grey milk tea while eating cake :)

h

Love their vegan coffee cookies in cream! Complex, rich, crunchy, and creamy! Can't wait to stop by again ????????

Wael Hazzazi

The Vietnamese coffee and cookoes n cream flavors were both really good ????????

Daniel Grayson

The salted butter caramel is the kind of caramel the Greek gods would make.

h

Vegan , nut free , dairy free mocha !!! I never get to eat dessert because of my allergies so this was a true blessing ☺️????

Carlos M

Great ice cream located in downtown Durham. Always nice to grab a cone and then walk through downtown

Cassidy

vegan flavors that are pretty great but more friendly to regs. waffle cone that ish.

Jordan Groseclose

The Salted Butter Caramel is the best ice cream I've ever had. Don't forget to grab a pint from their pint fridge for later!

Kendra M.

Way better than ben and Jerry's. .but that kinda goes without saying. Very clean and cute atmosphere. Great addition to durham!

Sonia Hamczyk

Ginger-Ginger ice cream was amazing! Candied ginger pieces throughout ????

em

always a super long line - Ive had to pass it up a few times. This time we got lucky, only 3 people were in front of us- still took about 15 mins for a cone . otherwise, yummy ice cream (salted caramel )

Lauren Wiggins

The Ginger w/ dulce de leche is Amazing if you love an intense ginger flavor. I'm pretty sure there are bits of it in here. I Love it!

Janut Suchato

Everything is good. I tried Vietnamese Coffee and honey Lavender all went well together.

Mike Renoe

Vegan chocolate is always great but I still have to try the different vegan flavors each time

Jen Hubbard

Everything is delicious! First timers try Salted Caramel or the Vietnamese Coffee and you'll be hooked!

Dan

Very good local ice-cream place with a hipster flare. Nice selection of flavors.

Melissa Ashley

Absolutely in love! Quality + delicious flavors. Definitely recommend the Salted Butter Caramel . Perfection.

Mary Warnock

For the record- "fruit shrub" is NOT a flavor; rather, a delicious fruit soda made fresh by the employees! Flavor changes often!

Travis Bagley

Unique delicious flavors of ice cream make this place a hidden gem .

Chad Horner

the caramel has a strong burnt flavor; I'm a big fan, but not for everyone!

Dipti Mahendran

Enjoyed my coconut brownie & quiche . Only wish they could have been more liberal with the hot fudge topping

Andy Gastauer

Gluten free and vegan options . Love the gluten free ice cream cone .

Justin Bauer

Best ice cream I have ever had.

Kaitlin

Drunken Sailor Sundae . Perfect mix of salty and sweet.

Holly D

miss the vietnamese coffee - easily my favorite ice cream shop in nc

CM Boryslawskyj

Amazing flavors. Enjoyed Ginger Pina colada ice cream !

Meghan Woods

The honey chai ice cream is great! The sugar cones make the ice cream even better :)

Lari Barcellos

Delicious options! The vegan ice cream is really good

Carlos Russo

Vegan ice cream with amazing flavors and options!

Jessica

Be brave and try the summer corn ! It's made with local ingredients and it's delicious!

Mark Traphagen

A lot of people complain about the lines . Come one a Sunday afternoon from faster service.

Jordan Chavis

Vegan chocolate is the best non dairy ice cream I've tried

Lydia McGee

Love the Salted Caramel and the Malted Cinnamon was delicious too!

Sean Piotrowski

The London Fog is a truly unique and amazing flavor!

Meredith C.

The pistachio is the best I've ever had.

Ab

The drunken sailor is a mess of deliciousness. Why didn’t I think this up as a kid!?

Ben Ilaria

Vegan ice cream was the best I’ve had!

Jim Clements

Salted butter caramel & vietnamese coffee ... Come and get us sum

Rory Parness

The drunken sailor . Perfect combo of salt and sweer

Rory Parness

Drunken sailor is perfect combo of salt and sweet

h

Vegan options ! A safe haven for the lactose intolerant

Emily Andino

Rosemary olive oil ice cream was surprisingly good!

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