The Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: Ultimate Top 10

After rigorous research and cross referencing, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the top 10 best icecream brands in Lahore. Let us clarify by mentioning that this list does not include any icecream parlors as they are covered in another section in our blogs.

This list will hence, only cover those brands that are available throughout Lahore in either retail stores or chain freezer shelves. Moreover, the list is in descending order, meaning from worst to best. Here is a short list for a quick overview and each entry is elaborated upon in detail below:

10. Lush Crush
 9. Lieta Gelato
 8. Frosti
 7. Baskin Robins
 6.Pop bar
 5. London Dairy
 4. Haagen Dazs
 3. Ben&jerrys
 2. Movenpick
 1. Hifny Tifny

 

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #10 Lush Crush

 

Lush Crush was the brainchild of Ayesha, a mother who was looking for quick and easy ways to offer tasty and health boosting treats for her kids. She came up with the innovative, Lush Crush experience by providing ice pops to people through various marketing channels such as social media and fun fairs. What made her icecreams unique were basically there selling point, which was, healthy ice pops made with non artificial, preservative free and non colored ingredients.

Originally her icecream was sold in Karachi, but now with the help of a team and strategic marketing, she has able to expand to outlets across Karachi and reach markets in various retail chains like Jalal Sons. Lush Crush currently offers 20 flavors with an ever changing menu.

Talking about why lush crush is on the lowest position in our list is mainly inconsistent quality. Also, if you’re not a fan of tangy fresh fruit icecreams, we would not recommend Lush Crush. Her pops are good when they are properly supplied and stored in stores. However, due to issues in the supply chain, often a times, her icecream pops end up melting, causing them to have an icy texture. We hope that this issue resolves over time as lush crush improves upon their procedures. Looking at the bright side, their items are available all over Lahore through home delivery and are a good choice for people that want to enjoy tasty ice pops without the guilt of adding extra pounds on their scale.

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #9 Lieta Gelato

Started by Zayna Buksh, Lieta as a brand brought a new revolution in icecream by introducing gelato to Pakistan. They initiated in Karachi, like most brands in Pakistan, and on their second expansion luckily happened to be in Lahore. Lieta has focused its marketing efforts in three sectors:

• Digital marketing (Including facebook, instagram and google ads)
• Stalls in Malls (For e.g. Packages Mall)
• Retail (They are available in most major retail chains like Alfatah)

Recently they introduced icecream shakes as well, adding to their huge collection of already distinct and eye candy gelato flavors. For an idea as to how their icecreams taste? Well, we’ve tested a couple flavors and honestly, when compared to icecream, they’re a bit bland. The taste is comparable to Hico icecreams but do have a good mouthfeel and a lack of density makes their gelato feel light on the tongue and stomach. Some of their flavors are a tad better than the others, such as their Britallia flavor (Definitely worth a try). Ordering from them is as simple as a click of a button on their official website. However, one big downside of ordering from them online is the 1 to 2 day wait. Luckily, most of the other contenders on our list offer same day delivery (Like Hifny Tifny for example)

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #8 Frosti

As we move further down the list, the taste and quality of the icecreams improve. Certainly Frosti brings a huge change in the “value for money” department and can, to some extent, compete with Hifny Tifny icecreams in this regard.

Not much is known about who started Frosti, but it is evident that it roots from Lahore and is conveniently available in multiple retail chains all over Lahore. They also have their outlet open in DHA. Moreover, It can be credited as one of the best local icecream brands in Lahore and there icecreams are true to their “about section” description on facebook. After testing out three of their flavors, namely:

1. Salted Caramel
2. Snickers
3. Strawberry Cheesecake

We can say with certainty that their icecreams are very palatable, have a smooth silky texture and overall taste like good icecream. However, the reason why they are still up in the list is the fact that their icecreams lack rich taste and the add ons are added very miserly (After all what can you expect when the tub only costs 600 rps per half a liter).

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #7 Baskin Robbins

Everybody knows about Baskin Robbins nowadays and right fully so. It’s a multinational American company which was founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irwin Robin, hence the name! There icecreams are now widely available in most malls and a few select stores in Lahore and have a wide array of flavor options; famously 31 in number. What makes their icecreams so influential are their number of franchises, since nowadays, you can find a branch of Baskin Robbins in almost every major town of Lahore.

Baskin Robbins however, has its customers divided however, when it comes to reviewing them. Half would argue that it’s the best brand in Lahore, while the other half completely dislike the brand due to its high price tag and the fact that their icecreams are not infact fully dairy. We have taste tested almost all the flavors, both individually and with add ons, and have come to the conclusion that Baskin Robbins icecreams taste the best when coupled with various add ons. We would recommend trying their hot fudge sauce and marshmallow toppings. Also, it would be a crime to go there and not try their waffle cones!

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #6 Pop Bar

 

Now here’s a personal favorite. Pop Bar was one of the first few premium ice pops introduced to the Lahore market. They are a project of the Ashwani group, AKA the owners of PC hotel. Pop Bar has a host of popsicle flavors ranging from fresh pomegranate to lemon to even blueberry. There premium icecream line includes three flavors that are undoubtedly, the best creamy icecream pops in Lahore. Try out the following flavors whenever you come across their brand:

1. Belgian Chocolate
2. Strawberry (is a bit on the tangy side)
3. Blueberry (this one, you’ll fall heads over heels for, if you like fresh and ripe blueberries i.e.)

Not only do they use fresh fruit in their pops, they also use zero preservatives, zero coloring and are 100% healthy and scrumptious. The downside to their brand however is most probably their pricing and inconsistent quality. Their pops, if not sold immediately, tend to form ice crystals and around 40% of customers don’t prefer fresh fruit pops (since they are naturally lower in sweetness and higher in tanginess)

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #5 London Dairy

 

With an impressive portfolio, London Dairy is a multinational company based in the UAE. At the moment they operate in 33 countries and have a huge collection of icecream flavors. To try them out, we would recommend visiting Esajees. As we all know, like most imported icecreams, London Dairy is also slowly being removed from the shelves (We’ve got Imran khan to thank or blame for that) so don't forget to try them while they last.

Salient features of the brand include 100% dairy icecream (Which is hard to find nowadays), comparatively higher cost and focus on high quality. Definitely a fan favorite for people that prefer high value goods in Lahore! However, if the owner of London Dairy ever reads this, we would really like to urge you to increase the size of your tubs (They are way too small for the price you’re selling it)

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #4 Haagen Dazs

 

As we move closer to the finish line, we would like to take a break and appreciate one of the finest premium icecream offerings in Lahore. Haagen Dazs holds its roots in New York America and was established in 1976 by Reuben and Rose Mattus. Its now one the biggest international icecream brands and is widely available all across the globe.

These icecreams are classified as super premium icecream due to their low over run ratios (Higher density) and rich taste. Haagen Dazs icecream were originally available in pint sized packaging but now, are also available in cups and cones, thanks to the recent opening of the Haagen Dazs flagship outlet in Gulberg 2, Lahore. The best thing about Haagen Dazs and all the other brands that we’ll be discussing further on, is that they are:

• 100% dairy and free of preservatives
• Dense and rich in taste
• Maintain a consistent quality and are free of ice crystals

If you’re a fan of rich, thick and decadent icecreams, then Haagen Dazs would be one of out top picks!

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #3 Ben&Jerry’s

The famously known, funky naming icecream from Vermont comes first as the biggest multinational icecream chain on earth till date. The company was founded by Berlington Vermont in 1978 and took the world by storm with their ever increasing, wide array of flavors.

There taste is without a shred of doubt, one of the best in town. What gives them an edge over Haagen Dazs is the amount of options the customer has in choosing flavors and the fact that they mix up the icecream experience with unique and plentiful add ons like:

1. Fruit jam swirls
2. Cookie dough cores
3. Even cake chunks

However, the biggest downside to this brand is the lack of availability in Lahore, due to imports being banned left and right! Within a few years or so, ben and jerry’s won’t be available in Pakistan, so enjoy it while you can and send us some aswell! 😉

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #2 Movenpick

 

The one brand that doesn’t mess around is Movenpick. It’s second on our list for good reason because its literally the best icecream one can buy in Lahore. There’s a reason why Movenpick has been able to perfect their skill so well; because they are one of the oldest icecream brands on earth. Created by Ueli Prager, Movenpick came into being in 1948. His vision for Movenpick was culinary excellence and it pleases us to see that his company still holds true to this ideal. Nowadays, Movenpick can be availed in select stalls conveniently installed in most major malls in Lahore. They are also stocked in most retail chains such as Alfatah and Jalal sons.

 

However, as with most things, Movenpick has one major drawback, namely its hefty price. One 900ml of Movenpick can cost somewhere between 3500 to 4000 rps in Lahore and if you’re thinking of ordering for more than a few people, expect to spend about between 15 to 25000 just for a decent serving. Moreover, unlike most super premium icecream brands, Movenpick isn’t ultra dense and hence finishes quickly due to its enhanced and rich taste. That being said, we would highly recommend to try their swiss chocolate flavor (even if it’s a one time trip down pleasure and guilt lane).

 

Best Icecream Brands in Lahore: #1 Hifny Tifny

Hifny Tifny has took Lahore by storm and for good reason! Founded by Mohammad Saif Ullah, Hifny Tifny is Pakistan’s first super premium icecream brand. Hifny Tifny was created with the mission of providing dairy, good quality and rich icecreams to the public at an affordable price. They started out as a homemade venture but then quickly rose to fame when their icecreams were introduced in retail. Nowadays Hifny Tifny is available in major retail chains like Esajees and Alfatah all over Lahore. They have plans to expand further, once their new line of flavors are introduced.

 

When it comes to “value for money” Hifny Tifny again wins the race, as they offer 1 litre of icecream for only 1250 rps. On top of that they offer free home delivery all over Lahore. Here are some of the key features of Hifny Tifny icecreams that led it to score the top position on our list:

• Super premium icecreams with focus on quality and richness
• Ultra smooth and silky texture
• Hard serve and dense icecreams with a low overrun
• Free home delivery all over Lahore
• Super tasty and decadent icecreams

Ordering from their website is super convenient, quick and easy. We would obviously highly recommend that you try out our brand. We trust that you’ll fall in love at first bite just like the numerous other thousands of Lahoris that are already a part of our community.

This marks the end of our list and we hope we’ve done justice in listing down the best icecream brands in Lahore. Our winner on this list is Hifny Tifny and we would strongly recommend that you try their Choco Frio flavor. It’s a fan favorite and after trying it, we are convinced that the flavor offers the best chocolate icecream experience we’ve ever had.