Where to Get Vegan Ice Cream in Huntsville
Craving something cold, creamy, and vegan? Huntsville and Madison have you covered with dairy-free scoops, shakes, sorbets, rolled ice cream, and Italian ices. Whether you’re looking for indulgent flavors piled high with toppings or something light and refreshing, these local spots are serving up vegan-friendly frozen treats that everyone can enjoy.
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The Yard Milkshake Bar
Just steps from Toyota Field in Town Madison, The Yard is known for over-the-top milkshakes served in decorated mason jars. And yes, they’ve got vegan options! (Note: there’s a $1 upcharge for vegan shakes.)
Vegan Specials:
• Not Milk? Milkshake – Chocolate Chunk Oatmilk Vegan Ice Cream blended with chocolate soy milk, served in a vanilla-iced jar rolled in crushed vegan cookies. Topped with vegan whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a vegan cookie.
• Oatmeal Cream Pie Shake – Simply Vanilla vegan ice cream in a cinnamon-sugar rolled jar, topped with vegan whipped cream and an oatmeal raisin cream pie.
📍 503 Town Madison Blvd, Unit A, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Sun: 12–9 PM | Mon–Thu: 2–9 PM | Fri: 2–10 PM | Sat: 12–10 PM
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Big Spoon Creamery
A small-batch, artisan ice cream shop with a rotating seasonal menu made from local ingredients. Big Spoon Creamery always keeps vegan options on hand.
Vegan Flavors:
• Lemon Mint Sorbet – Hand-juiced lemons with fresh mint.
• Coconut Lime Sea Salt – Coconut milk-based ice cream with lime zest and sea salt.
📍 201 Jefferson St N Suite J, Huntsville, AL 35801
🕒 Sun–Thu: 12–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 12–10 PM
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Whit’s Frozen Custard – Huntsville
At Whit’s, custard is made fresh daily, but vegans don’t have to miss out. This location carries a vegan-friendly oat milk ice cream that you’ll find in the freezer section. Simply purchase it and ask the staff to scoop it into a Joy Cake Cup, waffle cone, or plain cup.
You can also add toppings like sprinkles or nuts for extra fun. Staff are cautious about cross-contamination, so be sure to mention your preference when ordering.
Vegan Base Ingredients: Water, sugar, palm oil, corn syrup, oat flour, pea protein, sunflower lecithin, guar gum, carob bean gum, and natural colorings.
Whether you keep it simple with a cone or customize it with toppings, Whit’s makes it possible for vegans to enjoy what they call “a smile in a cup.”
📍 20 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
🕒 Mon, Wed–Sun: 12 PM – 9 PM | Tue: 3 PM – 9 PM
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Sweet Charlie’s
America’s largest rolled ice cream brand brings Thai-style ice cream rolls to Huntsville. Their dairy-free base is Nada Moo coconut milk vegan ice cream, and you can top it however you like.
Vegan-Friendly Toppings:
• Oreos, bananas, berries, sliced almonds.
📍 Check local Huntsville location for hours
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Baskin-Robbins
This classic ice cream shop has joined the vegan movement with three non-dairy flavors made from coconut oil and almond butter:
• Chocolate Extreme
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Coffee Caramel Chunk
They’re free from preservatives, artificial flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. Choose your scoop in a cup or cone!
📍 Multiple Huntsville/Madison locations
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La Michoacana
A hidden gem serving Mexican-inspired ice cream and snacks. They offer three dairy-free flavors:
• Strawberry
• Lime
• Mango Chamoy
📍 2719 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Fun, colorful, and packed with options, Jeremiah’s offers more than 40 rotating flavors of Italian Ice, all dairy-free. Perfect for hot summer days or a lighter frozen treat.
📍 181 Hughes Rd #9, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Sun–Thu: 12–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 12–10 PM | Mon: 12–9 PM
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
A classic stop for Italian Ice lovers, Rita’s makes their ices fresh daily, with over 95 rotating flavors to choose from.
Every spring, they celebrate the season with Free Italian Ice Day, a tradition going strong for over 25 years.
📍 8046 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 Daily: 12–9 PM
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Pinguinos
This seasonal food truck is all about real fruit shaved ice, stacked high with layers of fresh fruit and chamoy. A crowd favorite is their Mangonada: mango + chamoy combo, bursting with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for cooling down after a hot Huntsville afternoon!
📍 5800 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
🕒 Daily: 1 PM – 9 PM | Cash only
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Final Thoughts
From decadent vegan milkshakes topped with cookies to refreshing sorbets and Italian ices, Huntsville has no shortage of plant-based frozen desserts. Whether you’re at The Yard for a treat after a Trash Pandas game, strolling through downtown with a scoop from Big Spoon Creamery, or grabbing a quick Italian Ice at Rita’s, you’ve got plenty of ways to cool off without dairy.
Next time your sweet tooth strikes, skip the ordinary, Huntsville’s vegan ice cream scene has something extraordinary waiting for you.