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Craving a sweet treat? There's no better way to cool down on a warm summer day than a scoop (or two!) of your favorite ice cream. Whether you prefer a tried-and-true classic flavor like chocolate or vanilla or an overloaded option piled high with toppings like nuts or caramel, in a bowl or in a cone, there are plenty of incredible creameries and shops around the Volunteer State that are worth a visit.
Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best ice cream parlor" in every state, the shops that have become a go-to for customers with a sweet-tooth or those looking to beat the heat with a frozen treat.
According to the site, the best ice cream parlor in all of Tennessee is Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Bar. This Nashville shop is found near the hustle of Broadway's honky tonk row and is a great energy boost thanks to its selection of coffees and sweet ice cream. Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Bar, which has a 4.6 star rating on Google and more than 1,800 reviews, is located at 129 2nd Avenue N.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this popular spot:
"Mike's Ice Cream and Coffee Bar is a popular spot in downtown Nashville, regularly staying open past midnight to make sure customers get their fill of ice cream and gourmet coffees. Recent ice cream flavors include banana pudding, coffee fudge, and orange sherbet. Customers particularly love the fresh, tasty waffle cones."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to see more of the best places around the country for a delicious scoop of ice cream. Still in the mood for something sweet? You can also see our previous coverage of bakery that serves the "best pie" in Tennessee.