Where to Find Vegan Ice


 

Cream in Paris

Updated by Vanessa M in June 2023.

On the vegan frontier Paris is still considered a developing nation. The French love their rich, milky cheeses and decadent meat dishes, so shying away from these age old traditions is going to take a while to become the norm.

Dairy free ice cream exists in Paris if you know where to go. More than this, really good dairy free ice cream can be found in Paris, sometimes preferable to people who aren’t opposed to regular milky treats.

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Supermarkets in Paris will usually stock at least one vegan ice cream in their freezers. They won’t always be branded as such, but look out for anything labeled “frozen dessert” or dessert glacé. These are usually non-dairy based ice cream alternatives.

If you prefer the scoop to cone version while walking the streets of Paris, here are a few spots where you can find it.

Impronta in Paris

Impronta is a quaint little gelatoria in southern Pigalle. In addition to ice cream, Impronta serves fresh pressed juices, hot drinks and milkshakes.

As far as vegan ice cream in Paris goes, this is where you’ll find the widest variety. There are over 25 flavor options in the shop.

Customers are encouraged to choose two or more for their experience. You’ll find the usuals like vanilla and chocolate, and then a bunch of creative, experimental treats as well. Spirulina ice cream, anyone?

Impronta in Paris – by Impronta – Sourced from their website

The staff will let you taste as many flavors as you please in order to make your choice. Their cones are also made entirely vegan.

Being so close to Montmartre hill, this is the perfect refreshment stop after a free guided walking tour through the village.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday: 12pm to 10:30pm
ADDRESS: 42 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Saint-Georges

Berthillon Glacier in Paris

Berthillon has called Notre Dame’s island in the middle of the Seine home since 1954. They have been serving the community their ice cream fix since this area was nothing more than a cathedral and a few cobblestone streets.

Berthillon does authentic gelato and their product is delicious. At this time they are unfortunately only offering one vegan flavor in store at a time. Plant based eaters can also enjoy their range of sorbets that are dairy-free.

Berthillon Glacier in Paris – by Berthillon Glacier – Sourced from their website

Rumor has it that Bethillon supplies the ice cream shop located directly across the street. If you find the queue to be considerably long at the first spot, you can find the exact same flavors and product access the street. Head to wherever has the shortest line and save yourself some time.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Wednesday to Sunday: 10am to 8pm
ADDRESS: 29-31 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 75004 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Sully-Moreland

Amorino in Paris

Amorino is the most recognizable name for ice cream in Paris since there are so many beaches situated around the city. Theres one in Notre Dame, the Louvre district, one in Montmartre, a handful in the Latin Quarter… the list goes on.

Amorino will usually have about six vegan ice cream flavors on offer in store at a time. Some of the more central stores will offer over 10 at a time. Luck of the store, I’m afraid.

You may recognize Amorino ice creams from social media; they are one of the most Instagrammable foods in the city due to the floral creation the servers make when they spoon the ice cream into the cone.

Amorino – by Amorino – Sourced from their Instagram

They also offer the addition of a homemade macaron on top of your cone, at present there are not made vegan.

My favorite Amorino is the one nearest to the Eiffel Tower. They have the biggest range of vegan options at all times, and it’s great to be able to walk to see the Iron Lady as you enjoy your treats .

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday: 12pm to 10:30pm
ADDRESS: 42 Rue Cler, 75007 Paris, France
METRO STATION: La Tour-Maubourg

Vegan Folie’s in Paris

Vegan Folie’s is a little 100% plant based treat shop on the Left Bank near Paris’ Botanical Gardens.

They offer everything from ice cream to cheesecake, cupcakes to pastries. They sometimes make varieties of vegan sandwiches that you can purchase in store.

Vegan Folie’s in Paris – by Vegan Folie’s – Sourced from their Facebook

If you eat solely plant based it’s a wonderful spot to visit for the experience of being able to order absolutely everything off of the menu without having to ask questions first.

Their ice cream is slightly on the icy side but tasty nonetheless. Pairing your scoop with any of their other baked treats is always a good idea. You can even make an ice cream sandwich with two vegan cookies and a scoop of your favorite flavor.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Varied
ADDRESS: 53 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Place Monge

Janine Loves Sunday in Paris

Janine Loves Sunday is a Parisian gem for the vegan community. It is the first and only entirely vegan brasserie in the city. You’ll find it in the 2nd arrondissement, north of the Louvre and museum district.

The space offers all the meals you’d usually find in a traditional Parisian brasserie, except they are all made entirely with plants and natural ingredients. No dairy, no meats, no cruelty.

They also do a few international dishes like pizzas and pad thai.

Janine Loves Sunday in Paris – by Janine Loves Sunday – Uploaded by them

Their dessert menu features some ice cream based options. You can either enjoy individual scoops or add them to a waffle base (which is delicious by the way). Take aways are available if you’d just like to pop in for a scoop en route past the restaurant.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Tuesday TO SUNDAY – 11am to 12am
ADDRESS: 49 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Sentier

Le Veganovore

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Le Veganovore, located in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, serves vegetarian, organic, and home-cooked dishes. Recently inaugurated in the “Grands Boulevards” neighborhood, it offers a nutritious and delectable lunch menu that is also 100% organic and made with locally sourced products.

Elsa, the charming owner, and cook, can adjust the entire menu to gluten-free. Actually, all of the ingredients are prepared individually so that she may fulfill the various requirements and wants of her clientele. Crates of fruits and vegetables serve as décor at this little eatery, which follows a vegan diet.

The absence of meat, fish, eggs, or milk products does not make the cuisine any less appealing. With a creamy chocolate almond crumble for dessert or vegan ice cream, it makes for a filling, healthful meal.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 55 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Bonne Nouvelle

Un Monde Vegan

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Un Monde Vegan, with locations in Lyons and Paris, is France’s first vegan grocery shop. This place which translates as “a vegan world,” offers a diverse selection of products such as packed and chilled dishes, imitation meats, vegan ice cream, vegan cheese, snacks, and chocolates.

There are also nutritional supplements, animal food, vegan shoes and accessories, and eco-friendly cleaning and body care items. You can shop in-store or online. Vegans who consume largely manufactured vegan food will enjoy it here.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Saturday – 11 am to 8 pm
ADDRESS: 49 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Bonne Nouvelle

Hank Burger

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Hank, which stands for ‘Have A Nice Karma’, established this flagship location in 2013. A selection of flavored burgers, house-made salads, sauces, fries, desserts, and beer is available. While its best known for its vegan burgers, they also provide vegan ice cream. They have two outlets in Paris (the 3rd and 9th arrondissements) and provide a variety of vegan ice cream flavors. There are gluten-free choices available as well. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Thursday; 11:45 am-10 pm/Friday-Sunday; 11:45 am-10:30 pm
ADDRESS: 55 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris, France
METRO STATION: Bonne Nouvelle

Vegan Gorilla

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Vegan Gorilla is operated by a vegan family who runs the restaurant based on their beliefs and love for animals. When you walk inside the restaurant, you are met by a massive gorilla staring at you.

Not really sure why there’s a gorilla motif here, but speculations are that the gorilla eats primarily vegetarian (they do graze on termites, ants, and termite larvae) and is one of the strongest animals on the earth (many other strong animals are vegan). This could be the explanation for the naming here.

The menu at Vegan Gorilla is relatively limited, but it does include starters, main courses, and desserts, allowing customers to enjoy a three-course dinner if that is their aim. Menus change every week, allowing guests to taste something new each time they visit. You can’t afford to miss their vegan ice cream if you happen to be here. Vegan Gorilla uses organic, locally sourced ingredients in all of its recipes.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Friday-Saturday, and Monday; 1 pm-3 pm, 8:30 pm-10:30 pm/Tuesday and Thursday; 8:30 pm-10:30 pm, 1 pm-3 pm
ADDRESS: 7 Rue du Lycée, 06000 Nice, France
METRO STATION: Opéra

Gelateria del Porto

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While not totally vegan, the 4th Arrondissement Gelateria del Porto features a few vegan gelato alternatives! In this shop located in the center of Old Antibes, you can have vegan ice cream, a sorbet, or both. The Gelateria Del Porto, an artisan ice cream manufacturer since 1996, is the culmination of a family history whose products and manufacturing procedures are the heritage of many years of experience. They prominently designate their vegan varieties, so you may indulge in some dairy-free gelato.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: Sunday-Thursday; 12-10:30 pm/ Friday-Saturday; 12-11 pm
ADDRESS: 4 Rue Aubernon, 06600 Antibes, France
METRO STATION: Antibes – Porte Marine – ANTIBES

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