From gelato to frozen yogurt all the way to full-fat whole milk iced dairy products.
Cafe Yogur Berry
Looking like it sprung straight from the dot-com boom of the ‘90s, Yogur Berry is a brightly lit cafe offering internet access and ice-cold treats. Daily 11am-2am. 2/F, Bldg 8, Wudaokou Xi Jiao Hotel, Haidian District. (8238 8478) 雅酷比咖啡店, 海淀区五道口西郊宾馆 8 搂2层
Gustomenta
Enjoy homemade gelato in this stylish Italian cafe. Daily 9am-2am. 1) Store 1301, Soho Xiandai Cheng, Chaoyang District. (8580 5111); 2) 24 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8890); 3) 1A, Bldg A, Yingdu Dasha, 48A, Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. (5873 3315) 1) 朝阳区Soho现代城商铺s-1301; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北街24楼东侧; 3) 海淀区知春路甲48号盈都大厦A座1A
Mondo Gelato Beijing
Canadian brand of Italian-style ices and gelatos for your gourmet sweet tooth. Daily 9am-10pm. 1) 2/F Lufthansa Center, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188); 2) 2/F New World Shopping Centre, Chongwen District. (6708 9787); 3) 1/F COFCO Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8511 5011) 聚乐多意大利艺术冰淇凌, 1) 朝阳区亮马桥路52号燕莎商场二层; 2) 崇文区新世界2层; 3) 东城区中粮广场首层
New Zealand Natural
Fresh from the cow and straight into Zhonguancun comes this franchised scoop shop from Oceania. Daily 8.30am-10pm. Store 3, B1/F, Zhonguancun Carrefour Shopping Center, Haidian District. (5172 1522) 海淀区关村家乐福地下层3号店
Romana Ice Cream
Offering 24 creamy flavors of fresh homemade authentic Italian gelato. Daily 9.30am-10pm. 1) B1/F, Store 146, Xindongan Shichang, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6522 1161); 2) Oriental Plaza, LG FF01, 1 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 0201) www.gelateriaromana.com 1) 东城区新东安市场王府井大街138 号LG B-146; 2) 东城区东方广场东长安街1号LG FF01
Space
Although foreigners used to dense ice cream may not take so easily to the less-heavy, local-style ice cream served here, this quaint soda shop still offers a peaceful setting for conversation over chilled confections. Daily 9am-midnight. 160 Chengfu Lu, southwest of Qinghua University, Haidian District. (135 0102 6645) 斯贝斯冰淇淋, 海淀区海淀区成府路160号
Tiamo Italia
Makes smooth and creamy authentic Italian gelato. Freshly made on the premises daily, there are currently 13 flavors on offer but this will soon be expanded to 24. Italian espresso and wireless Internet are also available. Daily 9am-6pm. Grand Constellation, Shop 5-3, Huayuan Lu, Xidan, Xicheng District. (5851 8227) 西城区西单华远街置地星座5-3