Cover Find out where you can order plant-based vegan ice cream from local brands in Metro Manila (Photo: Kenta Kikuchi / Unsplash)
Find out where you can order plant-based vegan ice cream from local brands in Metro Manila (Photo: Kenta Kikuchi / Unsplash)
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These local vegan ice cream brands prove that indulgence doesn’t need dairy
Whether you’re five or 50, ice cream is one of life’s simplest pleasures—and thankfully, with lots of options in the market, just about anyone can enjoy it.
In recent years, vegan ice cream in Metro Manila has gone far beyond sorbet substitutes, with local brands mastering creamy textures, nuanced flavours and even indulgent chocolate coatings using plant-based ingredients. From classics made with coconut milk to oat milk soft serve and handcrafted frozen bars, today’s vegan ice cream options cater not just to vegans, but also to the lactose-intolerant and the simply curious.
If you’re looking for dessert that’s gentler on the tummy without sacrificing flavour, these standout creameries prove that vegan ice cream can be just as rich, satisfying, and crave-worthy as the real thing—if not more.
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1. Alt Scoops
Above Oat milk-based burnt caramel with roasted pecans from Alt Scoops (Photo: Instagram / @alt.scoops)
Oat milk-based burnt caramel with roasted pecans from Alt Scoops (Photo: Instagram / @alt.scoops)
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Low-calorie ice cream, anyone? Alt Scoops’ tempting vegan ice cream flavours range from just 1 to 178 calories per serve, with each pint containing four sensible portions. The secret? Creamy Oatly oat milk, which lends a silky texture while keeping things light. Plus, oat milk production generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less land and water per glass.
Whether you prefer fruity picks like strawberry and coconut or richer scoops like matcha white chocolate and burnt caramel with roasted pecans, Alt Scoops offers flavours for every craving. The brand has also expanded beyond pints, with Alt Pops, oat milk soft serve, and a kiosk at The Podium where you can sample flavours before committing.
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2. Cocolocco Vegan Ice Cream
Above Cocolocco serves coconut ice cream with a twist—or rather, a swirl (Photo: Facebook / @cocoloccoveganicecream)
Cocolocco serves coconut ice cream with a twist—or rather, a swirl (Photo: Facebook / @cocoloccoveganicecream)
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Head to one of Cocolocco’s many stores around the metro for creamy coconut milk soft serve, available in ube, avocado and original coconut swirls. While proudly gluten and dairy-free, they don’t deprive their customers of indulgence, with options to stack your soft serve with a variety of toppings like fresh fruit, Oreos, pearls, Biscoff biscuits and more.
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3. Bubu
Above Plant-based vegan ice cream bars coated in Auro chocolate from Bubu (Photo: Instagram / @bububars)
Plant-based vegan ice cream bars coated in Auro chocolate from Bubu (Photo: Instagram / @bububars)
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Bubu offers a more artisanal take on vegan ice cream, known for its handcrafted ice cream bars coated in award-winning Auro Chocolate and finished with whimsical toppings that feel both playful and refined.
Standouts include Golden Goodness, a roasted hazelnut gianduja-style ice cream enrobed in 55 per cent single-origin dark chocolate, and Fancy Pants, a strawberry-based bar paired with intense 77% dark chocolate.
Bubu has since opened a shop in BGC, where guests can customise bars with different bases, dips, and toppings, or opt for scoops, dairy-free drinks, and even cocktails. Keep an eye on their socials—Bubu regularly launches new flavours and limited-edition collaborations like cereal milk ice cream or horchata root beer float.
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4. Delicielo
Above Delicielo takes pride in using plant-based ingredients and championing heritage flavours (Photo: Facebook / @delicieloph)
Delicielo takes pride in using plant-based ingredients and championing heritage flavours (Photo: Facebook / @delicieloph)
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A fully plant-based and home-based operation, Delicielo offers a range of plant-based desserts like cakes, doughnuts and of course, ice cream. While their menu covers the classics like chocolate and ube macapuno, their portfolio reads like an encyclopedia of underrated Filipino ingredients, showcasing gems like tamarillo, panutsa, katmon, sampinit and heirloom black rice through their vegan ice cream. Whether enjoyed straight from the tub or paired with their baked treats, their ice creams prioritise flavour and creativity, making it an exciting pick even among non-vegans.
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5. Super Scoops
Above Award-winning flavours from Super Scoops (Photo: Instagram / @superscoopsdairyfree)
Award-winning flavours from Super Scoops (Photo: Instagram / @superscoopsdairyfree)
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A proudly local brand by The Superfood Grocer, Super Scoops believes that their treats should both taste good and do good. Using coconut milk and coconut sugar, their ice creams are not only vegan but also have a lower glycemic index and boast zero cholesterol. Plus, the creamery supports local coconut farmers, too.
Be sure to try out choco brownie madness and coffee cashew crumble, both awarded one star at the UK Great Taste Awards.
About
Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
Work
As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
For leads and event invites, contact her via lauren@tatlerphilippines.com or follow her on Instagram at @laurengolangco.
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