Big Spoon Creamery named best ice cream shop in Alabama

If you’re spending the summer chasing the perfect scoop in Huntsville, here’s some sweet news: Big Spoon Creamery has been named the best ice cream shop in Alabama by Tasting Table.

The food and culture publication recently released its list of “The Best Ice Cream Shop in Every State,” highlighting one standout shop in all 50 states.

Read on to see why this beloved ice cream shop made top marks, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get news like this delivered to your inbox..

Big Spoon Creamery named Alabama’s best ice cream shop

employee making waffle cones at Big Spoon Creamery — Big Spoon Creamery opened its Huntsville location in 2023. (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

Tasting Table didn’t just focus on what’s in each scoop. To create its list of the best ice cream shop in every state, the publication also considered:

Customer service
Unique experiences
Customer reviews
Recognition from respected organizations (think: the James Beard Foundation)

The result? Big Spoon Creamery earned the title of Alabama’s best ice cream shop.

Why Tasting Table chose Big Spoon Creamery

blueberry tiramisu at big spoon creamery — Folks love Big Spoon Creamery downtown. (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

Tasting Table praised Big Spoon’s growth from a one-cart operation to a local ice cream staple known throughout the Birmingham metro (and now beyond in locations like Huntsville).

Also recognized: Founders Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara, a husband-and-wife team who trained under a James Beard Award-winning chef before launching the company.

But what about Big Spoon’s creative, small-batch flavors? Tasting Table gave a shoutout several local favorites, including:

Salted Honey Blackberry
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

The publication also gave a nod to Big Spoon’s beloved ice cream sandwiches.

Big Spoon Creamery continues to earn national recognition

Since opening in Birmingham, Big Spoon Creamery has built a devoted following thanks to its seasonal ingredients, inventive flavors and commitment to quality. The Huntsville location opened in June of 2023.

Whether you’re grabbing a cone after dinner, cooling off on a hot summer afternoon or stocking up on pints for the weekend, there’s good reason the shop has become a local favorite.

Stop by for a scoop and a congratulations at 201 Jefferson St N Ste J, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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