Glacier des Alpes — Restaurant in Annecy

The best ice cream place has been a favorite since 2010, consistently delivering wonderful and amazing flavors. Even the waffles are phenomenal! I love this place in all seasons, whether it's -2 degrees or 34 degrees. All the flavors are great, but I especially recommend the Stracciatella, Nutella, Nougat, Kibana, mango sorbets, and pistachio.

The pistachio flavor here is exceptional; it truly tastes like pistachio, not like the artificial flavors you find elsewhere. Many places around the world use preservatives that make their pistachio flavors taste more like medicine, but that's not the case at Glacier des Alpes!

One suggestion I have is to improve the online operating hours. I visited a couple of days ago, and it was closed for a break, which wasn't surprising given that it's not peak ice cream season. However, the posted hours misled me—LOL!

Once again, I highly recommend this place. Don’t miss it during your...

Considering the number of positive reviews for this place, I am in the minority. I found the ice creams to be just okay.

We bought chocolate, with a free small scoop of grapefruit on top. Cookies scoop with a free scoop of Nutella. Cookies and Nutella were decent but the chocolate one was pretty bad. It was bitter with a weird aftertaste. I have eaten lots of dark chocolate before so I know the bitter taste of chocolate, but this was something else. Grapefruit was surprisingly okay, though it was a bit too sour for my liking.

The staff was friendly. They even encouraged us to get a small scoop which is free.

The choice of flavors is also not great. The range is so small compared to Glacier Perriere. I prefer their variety and ice creams, which is just a stone's throw away...

Glacier des Alpes stands as a cherished gem in Annecy’s culinary landscape, delighting both locals and visitors with its artisanal ice creams and sorbets. Situated at 16 Rue Perrière in the heart of the old town, this family-run establishment has been crafting frozen delights for over 30 years .  

Renowned for its extensive selection, Glacier des Alpes offers a myriad of flavors that cater to diverse palates. Patrons frequently praise unique options like lavender and honey, violet, and rhubarb, alongside classics such as pistachio, salted caramel, and cookies . The generous portions and the occasional complimentary mini scoop add to the delightful...