Hank’s Ice Cream Parlor

Yummy flavors! Fast friendly service! The butter pecan is delicious and packed with large pecan pieces!

We lost Hank a couple of years ago, but Okemah and the family continue the tradition of making the best ice cream in the city, as they have for over thirty years. Yes, you’ll pay premium prices, but quality costs. We prefer Hank’s to both Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen Daas. The iconic Blue Bell doesn’t even come close … and nobody has ever died from eating Hank’s Ice Cream. As a bonus, you’ll be served by the warmest, friendliest people who ever stood behind a counter.
There are always a few surprises … 16 available flavors, rotating from a list of 100. But Butter Pecan is always there … it’s their top seller, and one taste will tell you why. And they’re pretty generous with those scoops.
The store is a hole-​in-​the-​wall place you could easily miss, and they do not take credit cards. So keep your eye out and bring cash. You’ll be treated like family, and enjoy true homemade ice cream at its finest.

IMHO best ice cream in Houston. Love the banana pudding and butter pecan. Sometimes they make really cool/​offbeat flavors. One of my favorites is sweet corn, which according to them, is only made during Rodeo time. Just go and have a giant scoop!

This was a perfect stop on a Sunday afternoon after church! It’s a small and quaint ice cream shop. There were two old grandpas sharing ice cream together on a small table. It was pretty crowded with lots of customers waiting in line to get their ice cream. There were bunch of autographed pictures of famous people on the wall including Destiny’s Child!
We tried at least 6 different flavors before picking out «blueberry cheesecake» and «black walnut» on a waffle cone. They are very generous with their portion! Our cone was filled from top to bottom with ice cream. We really liked these 2 flavors and we hope to try new flavors next time!
They only take cash or check!!!

Hank’s is a Houston classic — a family owned ice cream shop that’s been around since 1985! Their ice cream is classic, traditional, super creamy, and completely delicious! (They have plenty of flavors and also offer malts and shakes!) I don’t know how I’ve lived in Houston for four years without trying Hank’s! Check it out and support a great local, family-​owned business!

What do you do when you’re having a bad day? Go to Hanks.
What do you do when you’re having an awesome day? Go to Hanks.
Any day… just seriously. go to Hanks. Amazing ice cream with some down to earth people that work there. I love everytime we go there and enjoy each flavor. You seriously cannot go wrong with any flavor they have! Just remember it’s cash only. :)

Best ice cream I’ve ever had. Great flavors and super creamy. Seriously the best. I had Oreo cheesecake and it was amazing

Best homemade ice cream in Houston! Hank’s was the perfect place after our lunch right down the street at Papa’s BBQ. The banana pudding is my favorite followed by butter pecan as a close second. I’m always excited to see and to taste what new and innovative flavors they have. I’m glad I brought cash because they don’t take credit cards!

Best ice cream in Houston! Let me say this one more time! Best ice cream in Houston! This place is a legend and a Houston landmark! Go in, order, sit down, enjoy your ice cream and glance at all the legendary Houston memorabilia on the walls. The place has so much history. You won’t be disappointed!!! Delicious!!! Ice cream perfection!
Banana is my absolute favorite!

The hype is real. The place is hands down AMAZING. I never realized how much I missed Blue Bell until it was gone, and when it returned I realized that it was WAY too sweet. The search for ice cream continues until I came here! I’ll admit its not in the most attractive area, but man once you walk in you are now officially apart of the their family. It feels so homey and the service there was so sweet! All smiles and just ready to cater to you! I wanted to try more flavors, but I felt nervous (I don’t know why.).
–Oreo cheesecake: DELICIOUS. I mean from that one single sample taste, it won me over.
–Butter pecan: Its not too sweet but so creamy. Its just the perfect amount of pecans, sweetness, and creaminess.
I ordered, and recommend, everyone to get the pint ($ 9.10) and mix flavors! I for two flavors in the pint, and sadly the oreo cheesecake is on the bottom half. Other than the sadness of not getting to that flavor yet, the pro in all this is that it just means I need to devour the butter pecan faster!
Can’t wait to return for the other flavors!

Long overdue review! If you ever ask me to Hank’s, I’ll never refuse! Try the banana pudding flavor, it’s soooooo good! I’ve even brought others who don’t like dessert or banana pudding and they’ve loved it! I love all the wafer bits and everything they use to make the flavor, so good and creamy. If you’re still hesitant after all the times I said I LOVE the banana pudding, sample it!
Staff is always so friendly and happy everytime we walk in. Bring cash! We always take ours to-​go since it’s only a small place w minimal tables. Don’t expect a fancy place, but rather great ice cream in styrofoam cups and wall filled celebrity pictures. If your ever in the area and want ice cream, try this! Don’t let the outside fool you!

Honestly, one of the best ice cream places in Texas. They’re not trying to be anything pretentious, they’re just creating good classic southern flavors in ice cream form.
It is cash only in a small strip mall off of Main St. Definitely a classic southern mom and pop shop. The service is great here, the workers are so welcoming and you can tell that this has been a family, home business for years. If the bunches of pictures on the walls from different celebrities and newspaper articles can’t convince you that this place is a legit Houston establishment, then their ice cream will. Their banana pudding and their strawberry are some of my favorite flavors, but honestly anythign there will be good. Reason being? Good quality, love, and care goes into making these flavors.
I come back here a lot because it’s close to Rice and I know that their ice cream will satisfy and indulge my craving every single time without fail. That alone makes this one of the best ice cream places in Houston.

Ok now this is something that is like a secret… so I have been hitting Hanks like once a month or two now that I have been working downtown… shhhh…only my belt knows this ok… so they have been making some staples for a while and I am a creature of habit… so typically it’s coffee, chocolate or butter pecan… so I walkin today and try… wait…oatmeal raisin cookie… GET OUT OF HOUSTON BOY that is just crazy good (oh yes I have tried the banana pudding, and brandy vanilla… all of the flavors are just SICK… Ok so don’t tell anyone and just go by and grab some crème and tell the family thanks!

Like:
Cheaper than Cloud 10 and Fat Cat.
1 pint costs $ 5.95 tax included for 3 different flavors!
Quality in term of creamy taste is on par with Fat Cat and Cloud 10.
Dislike:
Accept cash only
Flavors recommend:
Best — Banana pudding
2^nd — Mango flavor

Oooooh emmmm geeee!!! Thank you God for ice cream on a hot day like this! Its literally 109 degrees in my city and what else could be better than water — ice cream! Lol. I came across this place from my fellow Unilocalers and immediately fell in love. This place is located close to Reliant Stadium, right next door to Mama’s Oven (soulfood spot). Its not very big but big enough to order, eat the ice cream and bounce. They have several flavors. I think I counted 10. I can’t remember all of them but once I laid eyes on the banana pudding I was SOLD like an auction player. For 2 scoops in a waffle cone was $ 4.50 (very inexpensive compared to Marble Slab). Also, please note they only accept cash. No credit cards! So the moment of truth, the taste. OMG. It was sooooo yummy, moist (who knew ice cream could be moist lol) and the cookies aka nilla wafers blended perfectly with the ice cream. What makes it even better is its homemade! Yessssss! Other customers were ordering chocolate fudge and butter pecan. Dont shy away from the long line, they move very quickly! Customer service was wonderful and you can tell they all work well together. I’m definitely a customer and will be back!

Ice cream is pretty good. I’m a Blue Bell lover so the taste is different but good. I would go back. I got a pint of butter pecan. $ 5.50 w/​tax = $ 5.95.
Be aware they only take cash.

It was okay? Maybe I came on an off day or something, but not understanding the hype. The ice cream, yes, was super smooth and creamy, but maybe too rich? That day I was feeling a more crisp and refreshing ice cream like a sorbet or fruit flavor so I was on the search for that.
Unfortunately, Hank’s didn’t seem to be supplying that during my visit. I shared a pint with my friend of two flavors: coffee and strawberry. Although they were yummy, they didn’t quite hit the spot like I’d hoped it would. It was on the heavier side rather than making me feel energized and refreshed. On a different day, I’d probably like it more and be more forgiving with the star rating because I usually indulge in a richer flavor. However, this particular experience left me desiring something else.
I’m hoping to try again later when they’ve circulated out the flavors some more. I hear their mango flavor will make me a believer. It wasn’t available when I came. But as for now, my advice is that if you want refreshing and light, then hank’s ain’t your place. Super nice people there though!

If you are wondering how an Ice Cream Parlor can get 5-​stars, you obviously have not been here. The ice cream is divine. The ice cream is made by them and the flavors are fantastic. Most flavors change daily since they are made fresh but a few are made every day. If you like banana pudding, oh man…
The one and only tip I can give you is that they only take cash. Do not order and try to pay with a credit card. They don’t take them.

Homemade ice cream. Great taste and price. For $ 4 including tax you get two generous scoops of ice cream in a styrofoam cup. For $ 0.50 more you can get a waffle cone. Surrounding area is a bit hood, so you’ll see a nice mix of customers.
Guy behind the counter was friendly and didn’t mind giving me several different samples before deciding on sweet cream and butter pecan. Butter pecan is my go to flavor at ice cream shops, but sweet cream was the best here.
They sell pints to go for $ 5.95. That’s a deal for quality homemade ice cream. Too bad Hank’s isn’t closer to town! I’d definitely return when in the area.

Mango madness = awesome. Refreshing.
Banana pudding ice cream = Best. Ever! Want banana? Real banana? This is it! And the wafers still crunch!
Prices = cheap. Cash or check only!
Service = friendly. Family business.
They do sell gift certificates! Support your local businesses!