Ice cream makes the most refreshing treat on a hot day, the best partner in binging your favorite show or a supreme ending to a delicious dinner out on the town. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Mill Valley Swirl (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County ice cream picks, see below.
Our 2024 Dining category sponsor is Rodney Strong. View the rest of the Dining category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern and Central Marin.
Southern | Central
Southern Marin
Lappert’s Ice Cream
Sausalito
Lappert’s opened their first shop in Kauai and now runs the largest ice cream chain in all the Hawaiian Islands. Luckily, they’ve expanded to the mainland bringing their refreshing, delicious and quality creams with them.
689 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.331.3035
Mill Valley Swirl
Mill Valley
A staple for post-soccer treats, late night meets and friendly greets, Mill Valley Swirl has a large and diverse selection of fro-yo, a very popular toppings bar and much more in its newly remodeled store. All ice cream is made in house using Straus Family dairy products, so your scoop will be completely homemade and organic.
417 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.2636
Central Marin
Fairfax Scoop
Fairfax
Fairfax Scoop serves up organic, seasonal ice creams and is famous for its Honey Lavender Vanilla, Mexican Chocolate and Raspberry Sorbet. Always quality, make sure to try one of their handmade waffle cones.
63 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.453.3130
Mag’s Local Yogurt
Larkspur
Mag’s Local Yogurt specializes in Fro-yo. Serving the community of Larkspur for over a decade, Mag’s is the place for a refreshing soft serve on a hot day, cool night or whenever you get the hankering for something sweet.
63 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.453.3130
Double Rainbow Cafe
San Rafael
Beyond its inviting diner ambiance and colorful, fun decorations, this shop does ice cream right. Sundaes, milkshakes, classic scoops and more, Double Rainbow Cafe is a must-visit in San Rafael.
860 4th St, San Rafael, 415.457.0803
Silbermann’s
San Rafael
Established in 1966, Silbermann’s knows how to scoop some cream. In 1981, the owner at the time, Ilse, had the idea of making cakes with ice cream, which ended up winning California’s “Idea of the Year.” Their extensive list of flavors, quality cakes and friendly customer service are a testament to their long-standing popularity.
196 Northgate One, San Rafael, 415.479.1657
Best of the County Dining Sponsor
Rodney Strong
Rodney Strong was an acknowledged visionary who understood the potential that Sonoma County’s soil and climate held for producing world-class wines and was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley and the first to produce a Chalk Hill appellation Chardonnay.
How can I arrange a tasting appointment?
We are open Thursday through Monday from 10:30am – 5:00pm. We recommend making a reservation but we are happy to host walk-ins when we have availability for tastings until 3:30pm. Please visit rodneystrong.com/visit-us to see our tasting options and to make a reservation.
Where can I find a list of upcoming events at the winery?
Please visit rodneystrong.com/events for our upcoming events.
I’m looking for a wine country venue for an upcoming private event; could I host my event at Rodney Strong Vineyards?
Absolutely! Please visit rodneystrong.com/private-events for more information on our private events.
Rodney Strong | Healdsburg | 707.431.1533 | rodneystrong.com
