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Best Ice Cream Shops in Calabar — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best ice cream shops in Calabar, Cross River State? Whether you're craving a classic cone or a premium sundae, Calabar's ice cream scene has something for everyone. From the popular SPAR Market Calabar Mall with over 2,500 reviews to the indulgent Cold Stone Creamery, our list covers the top-rated spots. We rank these shops using Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement to help you find the perfect treat.

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    High Quality Bakery — photo

    High Quality Bakery

    71.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars365 reviews

    102 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540242, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Renovated modern environment with quality pastries but recent decline in service.

    • renovated
    • clean
    • quality pastries
    • polite service
    • horrible customer service
    • disorganized
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Brendan J. ★★★★★ Before this place used you be kinda boring but now it's renovated to a well furnished and modernized environ 😎 It's very clean, siren and comfortable zone to be in while enjoying various delicious de
    • Moyo A. ★★★★★ Based on the name, I had high hopes for this bakery. We started with the 'smaller' location as it was called. It looked so run down, I could not get out of the car. The exterior of the 'big location'
  • 2
    Cold Stone Creamery Calabar — photo

    Cold Stone Creamery Calabar

    70.8/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars171 reviews₦₦

    72 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume75
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Janet E. ★★★★ Nice ambience, and yummy ice-cream. Its kid friendly with enough parking space
    • Idara E. ★★★★★ I love it..their ice cream is finger licking and delicious... they have different flavours and their staff are quite nice and welcoming..coldstone is a good place to ease stress ...the pictures below is me enjoying a cup of coldstone ice cream
  • 3
    Watt Market — photo

    Watt Market

    70.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars1.6k reviews

    Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Best visited early Thursday mornings for fresh produce from bush market.

    • fresh vegetables
    • large market
    • affordable prices
    • crowded
    • theft risk
    • unpleasant smell
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Eunice O. ★★★★★ Watt market in Calabar is a big market where you can buy anything you need, though not everything, you know what I mean by that. But you can get things there at affordable prices. I like the market.
    • Precious O. ★★★★★ I walked around buying food stuffs ...everything I wanted was easy to locate its a very well arranged market place
  • 4
    Enumex Cosmetics — photo

    Enumex Cosmetics

    66.5/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars265 reviews

    Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Owner personally engages with customers, remembers individuals, and provides extra assistance.

    • good customer service
    • personal touch
    • owner present
    • cosmetics
    • perfumes
    • pricey
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume81
    • Review recency40
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment74
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ugonma O. ★★★★ Best believe that if you're looking for well cosmetic brands, perfumes and limited edition stuff, they have it. It's a bit pricey but the customer service makes it worth it.
    • Austin A. ★★★★ Friendly atmosphere and great customer service.
  • 5
    South cafe — photo

    South cafe

    65.1/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    152 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria

    • fast food
    • shawarma
    • take-home food
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency72
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment58
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Divine O. ★★★★★ Good Shawarma and take-home food.
  • 6
    Alyce ice — photo

    Alyce ice

    65.1/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars502 reviews₦₦

    40 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume90
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Kingsley E. ★★★★★ This is the best place in South-South to have Ice Cream. The product is simply the best. The service you get from the staff is the only of its kind; those guys are amazing. Thank you, Alyce Ice. Best place.
    • Elizabeth E. ★★★★ They have really amazing ice-cream. Very creamy texture, and amazing taste. They have nice staff behaviour, and good customer service. However, I hate the fact they always want impose toppings on people. I love plain ice-cream, without any toppings, so it's very annoying. If you're buying here, be sure to tell them you don't want toppings, very clearly, and emphatically, or you just may find yourself paying for toppings you didn't ask for, like whatever unwanted toppings were added to my ice-cream in the picture, that stressed the living daylights out of my poor teeth.
  • 7
    Beuberry cafe — photo

    Beuberry cafe

    64.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars108 reviews

    2 Old Marian Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment45
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Uche N. ★★★★ Very unserious people. The lady who is supposed to be the Manager I guess could not be bothered to engage with customers, appeared rude and condescending, the waiter did not know what was on the menu or if they could make it.....and worst bit, despite the restaurant being empty a few minutes past 11.00am, they insisted they had closed the breakfast menu. Very unprofessional staff. Owners need to train their people in hospitality.
    • Isaac J. ★★★★ I was excited to visit Beuberyy based on a recommendation from a friend, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. After being directed to the wrong location on Google Maps and making several calls to get proper directions, we finally arrived at 11:19am, only to be told that breakfast had ended at 11:00am. While I understand cut-off times, the restaurant was empty at the time, so it was surprising that no flexibility was offered, especially for a group of four ready to order. What was more concerning was the attitude of the staff member on duty. She seemed completely uninterested, more focused on her lollipop than assisting four paying customers. There was no attempt at accommodation or even basic warmth. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration, as first impressions are important.
  • 8
    Ladylove Pastries et plus — photo

    Ladylove Pastries et plus

    64.1/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars35 reviews

    by access, Atimbo Road, Municipality, Calabar 540221, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment70
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Gloria E. ★★★★ Be sure to order from ladylove pastries et plus her pastries are the best super delicious 😋
    • Chika O. ★★★★★ Ladylove pastries has me on chokehold, her cakes are the best.
  • 9
    CillaChills — photo

    CillaChills

    60.8/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars15 reviews

    By, Mego Vision clinic, 46 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume40
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Possible W. ★★★★★ Very nice parfait,I recommend. The yoghurt is so thick too, I love it.
    • Great U. ★★★★★ During my first encounter with Cilla-Chills in Calabar, I was a bit skeptical as I wasn't sure how good it would be, but after my first purchase, I couldn't stop repeating it until I left. It's nice I highly recommend Cilla-Chills. 😋
  • 10
    BM iCe Cream — photo

    BM iCe Cream

    58.8/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars12 reviews

    84 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume37
    • Review recency43
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • HRH A. ★★★★★ Cool place, I love the flavours mixed together: vanilla and strawberry...original flavours, pure and lovely
    • Esther O. ★★★★★ The ice cream is nice and there are games also. I paid 500 naira only to play pool, the guy was patient while teaching me. They have a great customer service. The place is quiet, which I really love. Just somewhere to relax after a stressful day at work
  • 11
    Anitaz_Patisserie — photo

    Anitaz_Patisserie

    58.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars6 reviews

    School road, Satellite Town, Municipality, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Affordable custom cakes with reliable delivery and excellent customer service.

    • affordable
    • custom cakes
    • reliable delivery
    • helpful
    • best taste
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume28
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment80
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • MARY M. ★★★★★ Best cake I've ever tasted, I recommend them to anyone that wants the best and also they're very reliable,they deliver on time and exactly how you want your cake 🍰 Tested and trusted 👍👍👍
    • Ima I. ★★★★★ I was tasked with getting a cake for someone at an affordable price so I got Anitaz_Patisserie's contact details here on Maps, called her up and arranged for the birthday cake. She was really helpful
  • 12
    Alyce Ice — photo

    Alyce Ice

    49.8/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars13 reviews

    W8XQ+X6F University of Calabar, Etta Agbo Rd, University of Calaba, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume38
    • Review recency14
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Oluwagbemiga B. ★★★★★ Good and nice place to have good ice cream
    • Michael A. ★★★★★ Cool but don't like the access way to the rest room There meal, beverages and drinks are OK The ice are too icy
  • 13

    CreamieLand IceCream Paalace

    39.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    X8WV+3XQ, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Osegbo N. ★★★★ Used to be very nice but seems to no longer exist.
  • 14
    Joie Creamery — photo

    Joie Creamery

    21.1/ 100
    3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    X8GR+7MP, Leopad Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating27
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest rated ice cream shop in Calabar?

The highest rated ice cream shop in Calabar is High Quality Bakery and Calabar Mall, both with a 4.2-star rating. High Quality Bakery has 365 reviews and a price level of 1, while Calabar Mall has 2,413 reviews. SPAR Market Calabar Mall follows closely with 4.1 stars from 2,519 reviews.

Which ice cream shop in Calabar has the most reviews?

SPAR Market Calabar Mall has the most reviews among ice cream shops in Calabar, with 2,519 reviews and a 4.1-star rating. Calabar Mall is second with 2,413 reviews and a 4.2-star rating, followed by Watt Market with 1,567 reviews and a 3.9-star rating.

Are there any affordable ice cream shops in Calabar?

Yes, High Quality Bakery has a price level of 1, indicating it is very affordable. It has a 4.2-star rating from 365 reviews. Cold Stone Creamery Calabar has a price level of 2, making it moderately priced, with a 4.2-star rating from 171 reviews.

What is the best ice cream shop at Calabar Mall?

Calabar Mall itself is listed as one of the top ice cream shops in Calabar, with a 4.2-star rating from 2,413 reviews. Additionally, SPAR Market Calabar Mall, located within the mall, has a 4.1-star rating from 2,519 reviews, making both excellent choices for ice cream at the mall.

How many ice cream shops are ranked in Calabar?

We have ranked 20 ice cream shops in Calabar, Cross River State. The top five include SPAR Market Calabar Mall, High Quality Bakery, Calabar Mall, Cold Stone Creamery Calabar, and Watt Market, based on ratings, reviews, and other ranking factors.

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