Ice cream parlors (or parlours) are restaurants that sell
ice cream,
gelato,
sorbet, and
frozen yogurt to consumers. Ice cream is typically sold as regular ice cream (also called hard-packed ice cream), gelato, and
soft serve, which is usually dispensed by a machine with a limited number of flavors (e.g.,
chocolate,
vanilla, and "twist", a mix of the two). It is customary for ice cream parlors to offer several flavors and items.