Luxury Ice Cream Company
Handmade Gelato, Milkshakes & York's Original Frozen Banana
Luxury Ice Cream Company, affectionately known as LICC, has been serving the best local, handmade Gelato in York since 2010., offering to York handmade gelato, big flavours and seriously good ice cream experiences.
Located on Back Swinegate, just minutes from the Shambles and York Minster, LICC makes its gelato fresh in York with a counter offering 24 choices daily. The selection changes regularly, mixing much-loved classics with imaginative creations, so every visit offers something new to discover. There are also plenty of vegan, dairy-free and sorbet options, making it easy for everyone to find a favourite or try a fun combination.
What makes LICC different is its sense of fun. This is not an ordinary scoop-and-go ice cream shop. It is a colourful, characterful parlour where adventurous flavours, generous portions and toppings galore are part of the experience. LICC is also home to York’s Original Frozen Banana, a chocolate-dipped frozen banana finished with your choice of toppings; alongside gelato shakes, soda floats and other indulgent treats.
Bring the LICC experience to your event. LICC’s gelato cart is available for weddings, parties, corporate events and special occasions, bringing freshly made gelato and the fun, colourful LICC experience directly to your guests. With a choice of flavours and a beautifully presented cart, it is an easy, memorable way to add something a little different to an event, whether it is a wedding dessert, a summer party treat or a standout addition to a corporate gathering. It is not just ice cream catering, it is a crowd-pleasing experience that gives guests something to talk about.
Customers consistently highlight the quality and flavour of the gelato, the generous portions, friendly service and quirky atmosphere; ranking LICC among York’s top dessert spots. Recent visitors describe the gelato as delicious, praise the variety of flavours and repeatedly recommend it as a must-visit stop in the city.
LICC combines Italian-style gelato-making with Yorkshire ingredients and an independent, creative spirit. All of the dairy and cream used comes from local producers of the finest Jersey milk cows, giving a bold and rich taste to each flavour. Over the years, its flavour-makers have produced hundreds of different flavours, meaning LICC has become known for giving visitors something they cannot simply find everywhere else.
Whether you are exploring York, looking for a family treat, meeting friends or simply fancy something delicious, LICC is worth seeking out. Come for the gelato, stay for the atmosphere and leave wondering which flavour you’ll try next.
We’ve always wanted LICC to be more than somewhere you simply stop for an ice cream. We make our gelato with passion, create flavours that surprise people and love seeing families, visitors and locals discovering something new. We’re proud to be a little bit different, a little bit playful and completely independent. If you’re exploring York, we think LICC is a must-visit because great gelato should be an experience, not just a dessert.
“We’ve always wanted LICC to be more than somewhere you simply stop for an ice cream. We make our gelato with passion, create flavours that surprise people and love seeing families, visitors and locals discovering something new. We’re proud to be a little bit different, a little bit playful and completely independent. If you’re exploring York, we think LICC is a must-visit because great gelato should be an experience, not just a dessert.”