Where To Buy Ice Cream: 11 Of The Best Creameries In Metro Manila

Everyone seems to be showing off their Kurimu pints lately! This Japanese inspired brand offers authentic tasting Asian flavours that include black sesame, red bean, kinako canilla, and their latest flavour, chai Latte (with whom they've partnered with Jacob's Well for). Although these flavours sound fairly straightforward, each pint offers complex hints of various ingredients, all of which are sourced from Filipino craftsmen and artisans. A perfect way to celebrate local, while also being reminded of your favourite international desserts. 

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Are you a fan of Filipino flavours? If so, grab a pint of your favourite ice cream from Manila Creamery. Try their Tinutong Na Kanin (rice) flavour or travel back into your childhood with the Choc-nut gelato. Grab these flavours fast, as some of them—like their bohemian kamote cue flavour—could be limited edition! 

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For good old-fashioned, hearty ice cream, visit Farmacy. Get their flavours for yourself in a pint, or even to share with a full gallon! More traditional ice cream eaters are likely to enjoy their wide range of classic offerings that include no-fail flavours such as strawberry, chocolate, and even ube. Meanwhile, those searching for more complex tastes can lean back on exciting menu items such as apple pie, lemon blueberry, and moonshine. 

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Papa Diddi's wide menu of flavours extends over various taste profiles—so no matter what you're craving, you're sure to find it here. There are fruity flavours such as Jackfruit Madness and Honeyed Mangood (Mango), but there are also those which are perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers. For example, their Kafe Kalinga, which relies on the bold flavours of arabica coffee mixed with condensed milk. Tablea de Cagayan is another noteworthy name on the menu, incorporating ingredients from Papa Diddi's own hometown from Region 2. Of course, let's not forget specialties such as brazo de mercedes and toasted sunflower seeds, both of which have made it far as Papa Diddi's All-Time Favourites.

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The Lost Bread is ahead of the curve when it comes to creating and collaborating with our favourite brands. Recently, they'd teamed up with Lily's Peanut Butter to give us a rich, sweet ice cream flavour based on this family cupboard staple. Other exciting (and heartwarming) flavours include mango graham, brown sugar milk tea, and campfire s'mores. 

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Merry Moo has always been known to create fun, family-friendly flavours such as Milo and Cheesy Mamon. For a time, their candied bacon flavour was definitely the talk of the town. But now, we're most excited for their limited edition Floppy Ears ice cream. Co-created by Poblacion staple, Run Rabbit Run, the Floppy Ears cocktail ice cream is inspired by the bar's signature tipple that's made with fresh basil, lemon juice, dry gin, and cucumber bitters. Taste it in ice cream form for a double indulgence that will make happy hour even happier!

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Evenings at Greenhills are never complete without a quick stop at Carousel Creamery, the ice cream shop that's most famous for their hundred and one flavours. While we can't list down every single flavour they have, we can tell you that each of them is as delicious as it sounds from matcha mochi to eggnog and Cranberry Crack Pie. Even the more outlandish flavours—such as Cough Syrup—are worth a try! 

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Milky Way Cafe brings Filipino nostalgia into our homes with delightful ice cream flavours. They even have a panocha ice cream flavour, which we're sure your parents will remember from their childhood years in the 70's. Ube, avocado and cheese are other flavours we'd recommend you try, although we'd also be lying if we didn't say that the most exciting thing on their menu has got to be their Halo-Halo Kit, which makes six servings. It includes one gallon of ube ice cream, as well as everything else you need such as red gulaman, green gulaman, sweet white and red beans, macapuno, and the like.

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If you're one to love weird (yet delicious) flavours, then by all means, order a pint from Sebastian's Ice Cream. They're probably best known for their inspired Valentine's Day menu, which includes this ampalaya flavoured dessert. But that's not all that's tempting with them, as their ice cream cakes are also noteworthy for making us drool. Check out their Lemon Drizzle ice cream cake or their Calamansi leche flan torte for a truly indulgent treat. 

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Alcoholics and non-alcoholics can find common ground at Tipsy Cream Manila. While the brand offers non-alcoholic dessert flavours, such as choco peanut butter, they're most famous for their wide range of tipsy selections. We love the sound of their bourbon custard with candied bacon ice cream, as well as their pistachio whiskey, and strawberry vodka flavours. 

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