Summer is well and truly here and the warm weather is set to continue for a while yet. With so much of South Tyneside being on the coast there is no lack of places to head for ice cream to keep cool as the mercury ramps up.
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These are the top rated ice cream shops in South Tyneside according to Google reviews. Each shop needs at least ten online reviews to qualify.
1. Just Desserts
Just Desserts on Galsworthy Road in South Shields has a 4.6 rating from 42 reviews. Photo: Google
2. Minchella's and Co, Amphitheatre
Minchella's and Co at South Shields Amphitheatre has a 4.5 rating from 1,809 reviews. Photo: Google
3. Minchella's and Co, South Marine Park
Minchella's and Co at South Marine Park has a 4.5 rating from 479 reviews. Photo: Google
4. Scoop and Bean
Scoop and Bean on South Shields' Sea Road has a 4.5 rating from 166 reviews. Photo: Google