Fancy the best ice cream? Gault & Millau tips these ten addresses in Flanders (inland)

1. Ice Ice Amy (Ghent and Ostend)

Amélie Cobbaert from Ice Ice Amy has reinvented the concept of ice by focusing on pure, natural ingredients without ready-made mixes or additives. Two years her search for the perfect texture and taste lasted. That resulted « in a unique ice experience that exceeds traditional boundaries, » said Gault & Millau. She buys the ingredients from local farmers and growers, so that the offer moves with the seasons. What do you think of signature flavors such as ‘vanilla pudding with speculoos’ or the Limited Edition ‘Purple Disco Lavender’? One of the favorite ice cream parlors of the inspectors.

Kouter 159 in Ghent, open every day from 11 am to 9 pm. – Langestraat 18 in Ostend, open every day from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. – www.iceamy.be

2. Glacier St.Catherine (Nieuwpoort)

Patrick Willaert transformed the former cheese shop into an ice cream parlor that works with fresh, authentic top products. Both the ice cream and the sorbets are prepared with fresh farm milk and pasteurized in the house. The ice cream parlor also appeared last year In the search of Het Nieuwsblad for the ‘Best Bol’ in Nieuwpoort.

Albert I Laan 185 in Nieuwpoort, open every day from the Easter holidays from 11.30 am to 8.30 pm, in the season from 11 am to 10.30 pm. – www.st-catherine.be

3. Bas Ice Cream (Ghent)

In the ice cream parlor of Syrian Bassel Taylouni, cones make way for the essence: pure, traditional ice cream in jars, with original flavor combinations. Every month he creates two new flavors, depending on his mood or the season. Gault & Millau tips this signature flavor: ‘Beurre Noisette’, where creamy butter is slowly heated to make a rich, nutty fragrant sauce. It is mixed with caramel -like pieces for an extra crunch.

Dampoortstraat 46 in Ghent, from March to September open from Thursday to Sunday from 2 to 8.30 p.m. – www.justbas.com

4. Jérolo (Wetteren)

In the heart of Wetteren, the case of the Van der Gucht family opened four years ago. The name Jérolo refers to the three children: Jérome, Robbe and Lowie. The managers perfected their craftsmanship at the prestigious Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna. With more than 32 flavors, there is plenty of choice, from timeless classics such as Stracciatella to refined seasonal creations such as Apple Paartenijs and Sorbet from Limoncello.

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Markt 19 in Wetteren, open during the Easter holidays from 2 to 6 pm. – www.jerolo.be

5. Glacier de la Poste (Knokke-Heist)

In 1967, Robert and Denise de Sloovere Glacier de la Poste opened in a gallery on Kustlaan, with a view of a small post office – hence the name. After the demolition, the cream moved to the Zeedijk, where three generations De Sloovere still continued the craft with care and tradition. The ice cream is prepared according to classic principles, with vanilla stages and fresh fruit. The range has around one hundred flavors. Our newspaper is also a fan, a test showed.

Zeedijk-Albertstraat 448 in Knokke-Heist, open every day from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m., in July and August to 11 p.m. – https://www.myknokke-heist.be/nl/restaurants/glacier-de-laposte duinbergen

6. Cremerie François (Sint-Niklaas and Ostend)

This ice cream parlor, one of the oldest in Belgium, has conquered a solid place on the ice market: traditional, one hundred percent natural and served in a trendy decor. The ice is made from fresh milk directly from the milkman. The original recipe dates from 1928, but the range is surprisingly contemporary, with creations such as yogurt ice cream with pomegranate or pistachio with crumble, according to Gault & Millau.

Ankerstraat 34 in Sint-Niklaas, open Monday and Tuesday from 1 pm to 10 pm, closed Wednesday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Marie -Joséplein 7 in Ostend, open in the Easter holidays every day from 11 am to 9 pm, in July and August to 10 pm – www.cremerie-francois.comwww.cremeriefrancois.be

7. Limone (Sint-Truiden)

Since 1996 you will find both ice cream and ice cream cakes and frisos at ice cream parlor. There are even vegan options, such as ice cream from Duindoornbes or sugar -poor yogurt ice cream with blueberries. Even four -legged friends have been thought of with dog ice creams, made from sugar -free soy milk with fructose and enriched with strawberries, carrots or apples. « We are happy to take the queue with pleasure, » say the inspectors.

Hasseltsesteenweg 73 in Sint-Truiden, open every day from 1 to 10 p.m. – www.limone.be

8. Gelateria da Vinci (Bruges)

The Austrian Sylvia Manders learned to make the art of traditional ice cream in Italy and have been running a beloved Gelateria in Bruges for 25 years. She works exclusively with Room and creates quirky flavors, from Apple Crumble on cold days to fresh sorbets in the summer. Ginger with lime, açai with banana or irish cream are some of the many unique flavors.

Geldmuntstraat 34 in Bruges, open from Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 12 to 10 pm. – www.davincibugge.com

9. Gelato Giuliano (Antwerp)

Gelato Giuliano serves authentic Italian ice cream with a modern twist in his hip ice cream parlor right on the Marnixplaats. « Here they combine Italian tradition with innovation and culinary expertise, » says Gault & Millau. They offer both classic and daring flavors, including vegan and sugar -free options. You can also go there for espresso, cappuccino or latte.

Karel Rogierstraat 1 in Antwerp, Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 2 to 10 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. – www.gelato-giuliano.com

10. IJsloberke (Kasterlee)

The IJsloeberke is the first ice farm in Belgium and serves more than fifty artisan flavors, prepared with milk from its own cows and pure, natural ingredients. In an idyllic setting between the fields you can enjoy refined ice coupes, generous waffles or airy pancakes, the inspectors noted. Children can also enjoy themselves in the bouncy castle and the playground.

IJsloberke, Wespedongen 2 in Tielen (Kasterlee), open every day from 1 to 7 pm. – www.ijssloeberke.be

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