An anonymous but wise person once said, "Adulting is hard, ice cream makes it easier." Our real estate agents indulge their inner child by visiting these wonderful ice cream and treat shops near Albuquerque homes for sale. 

Top Ice Cream and Treat Shops Around Albuquerque, NM

Heidi's Ice Cream Shop - Albuquerque, NM

Address: 3427 Vassar Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

Family-owned Heidi's Ice Cream Shop brings their shared values and standards to manufacturing their high-quality products. Heidi's also produces hand-crafted fruit jams in flavors such as raspberry, strawberry, and wild blueberry.

In addition to the standard options, the current list of ice cream flavors includes:

• Burnt Honey S'mores
• French Toast
• Yuzu Caramel Black Sesame

Heidi's is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon - 8 p.m.

ChocGlitz & Cream - Albuquerque, NM

Address: 10660 Unser Blvd. NW, Ste. D, Albuquerque, NM 87114

A visit to ChocGlitz & Cream satisfies the sweet tooth of the most passionate sugar-lovers. Ice cream and gourmet chocolates are handmade from scratch onsite, filling the air with delightful aroma.

Who could resist these luscious treats?

• Eight types of caramel apples
• Chocolate-covered fruit
• English toffee

ChocGlitz & Cream is open seven days a week from noon - 9 p.m.

Neko Neko - Albuquerque, NM

Address: 1909 Bellamah Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Neko Neko, a Japanese temeaning to "Cat Cat," brings international flair to its selection of sweets. Their signature item is taiyaki, a fish-shaped dessert filled with sweet red bean or custard. Order your soft-serve ice cream in a taiyaki cup or cone.

Adorn your soft-serve with toppings such as:

• Mochi bites
• Chocolate or caramel drizzle
• Fruity Pebbles

Hours are noon - 9 p.m. daily except Friday and Saturday, when doors stay open until 9:30 p.m.

Old Town Ice Cream Parlor - Albuquerque, NM

Address: 323 Romero St. NW #16, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Nostalgia is on the menu at Old Town Ice Cream Parlor. The charmingly cozy shop features checkered floors, vintage decor, and other classic hallmarks of traditional ice cream parlors. 

Feeling extra hungry? Start with a visit to the parlor's sister store, Old Town Pizza Parlor, for authentic pizzas, calzones, and pasta.

Hours at Old Town Ice Cream Parlor are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekends.

The Paleta Bar - Albuquerque, NE

Address: 2325 San Pedro Drive NE #1J, Albuquerque, NM 87110

The Paleta Bar brings a beloved South-of-the-Border treat to New Mexico. Paletas are ice pops made from fresh, natural ingredients for a refreshing, low-sugar treat. They're available in water-, milk-, and fruit-based versions.

Experiment with these signature gourmet combinations:

• Paleta Meatchelada: any water-based paleta with Tajín, chamoy, and jerky, dipped in Clamato
• Fresa y chocolate: any milk-based paleta dipped in milk, white, or dark chocolate and topped with strawberries
• Proleta: packed with 25 grams of whey protein

The Poleta Bar is open from noon - 8 p.m. daily except Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, when hours are extended until 9 p.m.

Frost Gelato - Albuquerque, NM

Address: 2201 Q St. NE, Ste. 9A, Albuquerque, NM 87110

A chance stop at a gelateria during a trip to Rome inspired childhood pals Jeffery Kaiserman and Stephen Ochoa to found Frost Gelato. In search of authenticity, the duo hired Chef Nazario Melchionda, a native of Bologna, Italy, who has studied and made gelato for more than 30 years.

Hours are 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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