There’s so much great stuff to eat and do in North Texas. But what’s the best? Just as the year ends, here’s a moment for us — and you — to look back at the best of the best for 2023. Local Profile voted internally on its favorites and, over the past year, let you do the same. While readers’ choice isn’t for every category, hundreds of y’all replied, letting us know what your favorites were. And for that, we thank you.
Best Ice Cream
Local Creamery
5805 Preston Road, Suite 598, Plano, TX 75093 | 469.468.3768
Got dietary restrictions? Don’t worry, Local Creamery has ice cream for you, with gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free and vegan options, along with their traditional ice cream. Here’s an ice cream place for everyone.
Readers’ Choice: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
4200 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024 | 972.208.4051
4700 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 210, McKinney, TX 75070 | 214.548.4717
2721 Little Elm Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068 | 214.872.4343
Born in Ohio, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has been scooping out fantastic frozen flavors since 1945. Ice cream, sundaes, shakes and sorbet — they’ve got you covered, one scoop at a time. There are a couple of locations in Collin County.
“I loveeeee Handel’s! So many flavors, and I like being able to get a pint so I can eat it throughout the week.” — Caroline F.
Best Gelato: Amorino
7700 Windrose Ave., Suite G157, Plano, TX 75024 | 214.430.2351
Flower-shaped gelato cones so pretty that you don’t want to eat them — but you should because they are delicious.