Best Ice Cream Shop: The Baked Bear

Best Ice Cream Shop

The Baked Bear

Mardy Kramer

Monday–Friday: Noon–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday: Noon–11 p.m.

1.1 miles from the Horseshoe, 5-minute drive, 16-minute walk

$ Google Money Rating

The Baked Bear, a Five Points ice cream staple, is uniquely simple in their approach to ice cream.

Simply pick a cookie type that you want as the top and bottom for your customized ice cream sandwich, select your favorite ice cream flavor, add any toppings and finally decide whether you’d like it warmed up or not. Opening at noon every day, the chain closes at 10 p.m. on weekdays or at 11 p.m. on weekends. With 11 different cookies, including special seasonal flavors, vegan options and a Baked Bear original flavor, there are options for everyone at the Baked Bear.

While not a traditional Five Points late-night snack, The Baked Bear is a perfect place to take some friends, a date, or even your parents when they come into town. Nestled next to the Hootie and the Blowfish statue in Five Points, The Baked Bear offers a perfect Saturday afternoon stop.

Kate Gharib