{"id":245680,"date":"2026-07-17T10:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245680\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:04:07","slug":"where-to-find-allergen-friendly-ice-cream-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/245680\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find allergen friendly ice cream in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the face of a hot summer\u2019s day, ice cream is a very powerful coat of arms. And as National Ice Cream Day lands this weekend, here are some places to beat the heat (with a sweet treat), while managing allergies.<\/p>\n

As a note, these establishments are not dedicated dairy- or gluten-free facilities. All are self-described allergen-friendly, but cross contamination is possible. For a more in-depth explanation on allergen procedures, call ahead or ask an employee.<\/p>\n

Millie\u2019s Homemade<\/a> (Various Locations)<\/p>\n

Millie\u2019s offers three dairy and gluten-free flavors year round: mango, brownie batter and mint chip \u2014 all made with a coconut base. While rotating dairy-free flavors often aim to be kept allergen friendly, without nuts or gluten, present allergens are advertised. To top it off, gluten-free cake cones are available.<\/p>\n

The facility is sanitized and cross contamination is mitigated by swapping gloves, scoops and opening a new bucket of ice cream for allergies. Make sure to notify staff of any allergies, as this is an allergen friendly facility.<\/p>\n

FRIO Creamery<\/a> (Lawrenceville)<\/p>\n

FRIO in Lawrenceville always has a few dairy-free flavors, as well as sorbet in the summer. Dairy-free options are either a blend of coconut and almond milk or an oat milk base. At least one flavor aims to be dairy- and gluten-free, but calling ahead for flavor information is a customer\u2019s best bet.<\/p>\n

Cookie Cookie Ice Cream<\/a> (McKees Rocks)<\/p>\n

A little outside the city, Cookie Cookie Ice Cream has multiple dairy and gluten-friendly options. At any given time they have four dairy-free, scoopable flavors, one of which is sugar-free, and an additional eight to 12 pre-packaged pales. Dairy-free options may use a coconut, soy or pea protein base. To present the treats, Cookie Cookie carries both gluten-free cake and waffle cones.<\/p>\n

New scoops are used for every flavor and equipment is sanitized. Nevertheless, this is a gluten-friendly establishment, as it is an allergen-shared kitchen.<\/p>\n

Leona\u2019s Ice Cream<\/a> (Garfield)<\/p>\n

At the brick and mortar, or found in one of their many local carriers, Leona\u2019s Ice Cream provides lactose-free treats along with dairy and gluten-free options. To present the scoops, Leona\u2019s offers gluten-free cones as well as their crispwiches, gluten-friendly rice crispy sandwiches.<\/p>\n

As with the other establishments on this list, they are a one kitchen facility. In their production facility multiple cross contamination procedures are undertaken, including separating any nut-based flavors at the facility. Dairy-free flavors are also made with fresh machines and all equipment is sanitized. For anyone particularly wary, a pint would offer the highest assurance of less cross-contamination, though this is an allergen friendly facility. Ask an employee with any concerns, as dairy, gluten and nuts are present in both the production facility and store front.<\/p>\n

Insomnia Cookies<\/a> (Various Locations)<\/p>\n

While there are no cones, per say, a gluten-free cookie can be used as a receptacle for Insomnia\u2019s vegan ice cream. Per their website, cross contamination is possible.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that gluten-free options aren\u2019t always gluten-allergy or celiac safe. For individuals with severe allergies or aversions, call ahead or ask employees about cross contamination and sanitizing procedures.<\/p>\n