The Parlour

Visited The Parlour ice cream shop on a Saturday night in February and was impressed! Despite the line extending outside, the friendly staff efficiently managed it, and we got our ice creams within 15 minutes. I tried the Girl Scout mint flavor, and it was excellent! They also offer complimentary water and cups to cleanse your palate after indulging in their sweet ice creams. Great service and delicious treats – definitely worth the wait! Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan and allergy free options. Also has lactose pills available for $0.50 Parking: Since it is downtown might have to park in a parking garage and walk.

Great quick stop for delicious ice cream. There are some unique flavors as well as the classics, like chocolate and vanilla.

Super solid ice cream shop. Decent flavors and fairly large selection, but a bit long to wait for what it is and also on the pricier side.

An iconic ice-cream parlor in downtown Durham! Many flavors to choose from, but I always go for the vanilla. The only thing I dislike about it is that it open at 12pm instead of 9am. Hahaha!

Delicious ice cream, AND they had salted caramel!

I've been coming to the parlour occasionally since it opened. Back in the day the flavors and texture of the ice cream (esp the chocolate) seemed exceptional. Because of my past impressions I've continued to try the ice cream despite being very disappointed in the quality. Maybe it was a bad batch? Off day? But after many attempts I'm convinced the recipes have changed. The texture is consistently gummy (instead of creamy) and the flavors just aren't popping like they used to. Is this a case of an established business resting on their laurels? If you're not that picky about your ice cream this place is still fine, I'm sure. But If you appreciate really good ice cream, this just isn't it anymore IMO.