Founded by husband-and-wife team Ryan and Geri-Martha O'Hara, who trained under James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Stitt, Big Spoon Creamery started as an ice cream cart and evolved into a full brick-and-mortar shop. They specialize in handcrafted, small-batch ice cream with chef-driven, seasonal flavors using local ingredients, featuring intriguing varieties like salted honey blackberry and strawberry rhubarb cobbler.
1650 Jack Warner Pkwy, Ste 1008, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Moonshot Creamery is an ice cream and bottle shop located on the Riverwalk in Tuscaloosa. They handcraft 20+ ice cream flavors daily using Alabama milk, with offerings including gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options. The shop is known for its locally-made, small-batch approach and friendly service with a charming atmosphere.
Mountain Brook Creamery
Birmingham, Alabama
Mountain Brook Creamery is a top-rated ice cream shop in the Birmingham area, consistently ranked among the best ice cream establishments in Alabama by Yelp and local dining guides. Known for quality ice cream and friendly service in the upscale Mountain Brook community.
Trowbridge's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop
Florence, Alabama
316 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630
Established in 1918 by Paul Trowbridge, this is the oldest business still operating in its original location in Florence and has been family-owned for over 100 years. Trowbridge's is renowned for its signature orange pineapple ice cream, which was named by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of '50 Reasons to Love the U.S.A. Now.' The shop also serves traditional sandwiches and hot dogs added to the menu in the 1940s.
Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream
Fairbanks, Alaska
3453 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
A Fairbanks favorite since 1986, Hot Licks specializes in handcrafted ice cream made with the finest ingredients. Their award-winning ice cream is made in individual batches of 20 quarts each instead of mass production methods, ensuring quality and freshness in every scoop.
Little Miller's is a local stop for handcrafted soft serve ice cream and fresh coffee in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley area. All ice cream is made locally, and they even make their own vanilla and chocolate waffle cones from scratch, creating a complete artisanal experience for customers.
Wild Scoops is a microcreamery in Anchorage that handcrafts small-batch ice cream featuring adventurous Alaskan ingredients like Alaska sea salt, Kobuk donuts, Talkeetna currants, spruce tips, and local blueberries. Since debuting from a farmers market chest freezer in 2015, Wild Scoops has created thousands of small batches in their Test Kitchen, selling year-round at their scoop shops and various farmers markets.
WooHoo Ice Cream is locally-owned by a husband-and-wife team who pride themselves on using natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup instead of sugar, making healthier and tastier artisanal ice cream. All ice cream is made locally with the finest ingredients, including their signature maple butter pecan made with 100% pure maple syrup. The shop also makes their own vanilla and chocolate waffle cones.
Located in a 1940s red brick building on Central Avenue, Churn is a whimsical one-stop shop that scoops fresh ice cream, bakes cookies daily, and stocks a wall of nostalgic candy and toys. The shop makes ice cream from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients in small batches, offering both classic favorites and inventive seasonal specialties.
Fatty Daddy's is known for its gourmet ice cream and gelato creations made fresh daily. Their signature Almost-Famous Cookie Cups combine a scoop of gelato topped with a locally-made macaron and finished with a marshmallow. Located in downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Row, the shop is part of the revitalized historic district north of the city center.
8977 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 504, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Owner Stefano Fabbri attended Carpigiani Gelato University in 2009 to master authentic gelato making, and all gelato at Luna is made from scratch using traditional Italian preparation methods. The signature Luna 1969 features pistachio, chocolate, and caramel gelato with brownie crumbles and Valrhona chocolate sauce. The shop uses specialized machinery like the Frigomat GX8 Batch Freezer for consistently fresh, artisanal gelato.
Since 2008, Sweet Republic has been crafting artisanal, small-batch ice cream using local, all-natural ingredients and Arizona dairy. Named among the top 10 ice cream shops in the country by Bon Appetit, Sweet Republic opens daily at noon with rotating flavors and innovative combinations. Their signature Toffee Banofi sundae was featured on Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' with Alton Brown.
Le Pops specializes in handmade artisan gourmet ice lollies (popsicles) using locally grown produce and herbs. This fiercely independent local operation has revolutionized the popsicle game in central Arkansas with creative, seasonal flavors that reflect the local food scene and fresh ingredients.
Loblolly Creamery is described as the crown jewel of the modern Little Rock dessert scene. Founded by passionate local artisans, this fiercely independent creamery has redefined artisanal ice cream in central Arkansas. They specialize in small-batch ice cream with seasonally-inspired flavors from the Arkansas food scene, including signature offerings like Salted Caramel, Honey Lavender, and creative seasonal creations.
Scoops Homemade Ice Cream makes all ice cream from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. They also make their own gluten-free cones, fizzy sodas, and ice cream sandwiches in-house. The shop features a downtown location in the heart of Little Rock's revitalized Broadway district and focuses on quality, locally-sourced ingredients.
Established in 1989, The Purple Cow has been a Central Arkansas favorite for nearly 40 years. The restaurant operates as a classic American diner with a soda fountain experience, famous for their hand-dipped purple vanilla shake and traditional ice cream treats. The shop offers a nostalgic dining experience with quality ice cream and classic comfort food.
4575 La Jolla Village Dr #1150, San Diego, CA 92122
Crafted with unthinkable care, our team cooks, freezes, candies, smashes, drizzles, ribbons, spoons, and sprinkles, creating flavor profiles that awaken taste buds. Using ice cream as a blank slate for storytelling, we fearlessly explore ingredients, discover emerging artisans, and share inspiring, unifying experiences. In every city where we scoop, we work with local makers, farmers, and chefs who inspire us to tell stories through our ever-changing menu of new flavors. We support non-profit culinary incubators, such as Portland Mercado and La Cocina in San Francisco, which help bring equity to underrepresented artisans and chefs in our food culture.
Founded by Jessica and Zach in 2007, Carmela Ice Cream is a handmade artisanal ice cream shop using the highest-quality ingredients and locally-sourced, seasonal produce. The shop focuses on garden-inspired ingredients including herbs, spices, flowers, and seasonal fruits—like fresh-cut chocolate mint, rose petals, lemon, basil, lavender, and honey—sourced from farmers' markets with organic dairy.
Ecco un Poco serves authentic Italian gelato handcrafted daily in Los Angeles, made small-batch, vegan-friendly, and 100% gluten-free using premium Italian and local ingredients. Founded by Milano-born Alessandro Restelli and his wife Alejandra Unger, the shop makes all items in-house daily, including gelato, sorbetto, pastries, tiramisù, cannoli, cookies, brownies, and custom gelato cakes. Everything is gluten-free and they use only the finest ingredients with no artificial flavors.
Since 2006, Silver Lake's Pazzo Gelato has churned out artisanal small-batch gelato made with farmers' market produce. The shop gathers the freshest herbs and produce from several farmers markets throughout the area and handcrafts flavors, rotating them as often as every day. Twenty-four farmers market-inspired flavors are available in the case at any given time.
15030 Ventura Blvd, Ste 17, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Sonny's Handcrafted Ice Cream & Italian Ice combines East Coast flavor with West Coast flair to create frozen desserts that are unlike anything else. The shop makes over 50 ice cream flavors and gelato in small batches, along with Italian ice, sundaes, floats, ice cream pies, and malt shakes—all handcrafted with attention to quality and creativity.
High Point Creamery combines unique and delicious flavors using fresh herbs, botanicals, and all-natural ingredients since 2014. The owners are dedicated to crafting ice cream like chefs make food, with everything made from scratch. Their signature flavors like Salty Dog Chocolate, Earl Grey & Shortbread, and Basil with Blackberry Swirl have earned multiple Best of Denver awards.
Liks Ice Cream is a family-owned creamery based in Denver's Capitol Hill District since 1976. Each batch of ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet is hand-stirred in small tubs (two or four at a time), with all fudge, caramel, marshmallow and other ripples mixed in by hand. Located just north of the Denver Botanic Gardens, it has earned a local and national reputation for consistently delectable products.
From the owners of Brothers BBQ, Nuggs Ice Cream handcrafts homemade seasonal ice cream flavors and desserts with all-natural ingredients sourced from Colorado. The shop is famous for Taco Tuesday with ice cream waffle tacos filled with a scoop and toppings, offering patio seating and a nostalgic experience.
Sweet Action opened its legendary Broadway shop in 2009 and uses locally sourced dairy and fruit with housemade mix-ins. Every scoop tastes fresh, and all of their shops are 100% wind-powered. The shop features both traditional and modern flavors with plentiful vegan options.
Ashley's Ice Cream was founded in 1979 in New Haven and is named after a frisbee-catching dog. Located on College Street near Yale, the shop has been serving homemade ice cream for nearly 50 years. With multiple locations throughout the Connecticut Shoreline including Branford, Guilford, Madison, and Hamden, it remains a beloved local institution.
Micro Creamery of CT features super premium, hand-crafted ice cream inspired by the microbrewery concept, partnering with 6 different local vendors to create unique regional flavors. This innovative shop brings together local artisans to produce distinct ice cream varieties.
The historic Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream is a second-generation, family-owned business making small batch, homemade ice cream for over 34 years, located alongside the historic Mystic Drawbridge. The shop's history stretches back to the 1800s when Randall Brown Jr. served homemade ice cream from the same location. They make all ice creams with 30-50% overrun using local dairy, fresh fruits, and never any artificial color, preservatives, hormones, or additives.
Robb's Farm LLC has been a family-run farm in South Glastonbury since 1905. They opened their ice cream shop doors in 2001 and have been making homemade ice cream since 2005. The shop offers regularly rotating homemade ice cream scoops with fun names inspired by barn life and features farm animals (llamas and goats) on the property that visitors may spot while deciding on their flavor.
Reno's is a Wilmington hotspot that offers over 20 flavors all made fresh in-store. The shop is known for both traditional and innovative ice cream and water ice offerings, serving the community with high-quality homemade products. Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, it's a local favorite for ice cream lovers.
The Ice Cream Store has been serving award-winning homemade ice cream since 1970 on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. The shop is home to over 100 homemade flavors with creative and playful names like Booger, Bacon, Better Than Sex, and I Don't Give A Fork. Each flavor is crafted in-house with premium quality ingredients.
The UDairy Creamery, established in 2008, produces premium ice cream made with milk from cows living on the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources farm. UD students create innovative ice cream flavors with delightful options like Blissful Bing Cherry and Delaware River Mud Pie, using fresh dairy from their own herd.
The Mitchell family established this farm in 1796 and started milking cows again in 1995, opening the Creamery in 1998. They make fresh ice cream right on the farm using milk from their 30+ Jersey cows. The creamery won a Best of Delaware Award in June 2025 and earned a blue ribbon at the National Ice Cream Retailers Association for winning the National Strawberry Ice Cream Contest.
Azucar Ice Cream Company was founded in July 2011 in the heart of Miami's Little Havana neighborhood as an artisanal ice cream and sorbet boutique. The shop creates gourmet ice creams and sorbets in Cuban and tropical flavors. Every scoop is handmade with natural ingredients, ensuring flavors burst with authenticity. Popular flavors include Abuela Maria (guava, cream cheese, Maria cookies), Plátano Maduro, Mantecado, and Café con Leche infused with Cuban coffee.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream started as a single food truck and grew into several scoop shops across Central Florida on the strength of small-batch homemade ice cream. Orlando locals are devoted to Kelly's, which makes all of its ice creams and sorbets at its shops right here in Central Florida. The shop offers rotating monthly flavors, shakes, floats, flights, sundaes and more with flavors like Mexican Chocolate, Pistachio, and Blondie.
Sampaguita Ice Cream is a Filipino-inspired ice cream and bakeshop in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood (the heart of the Asian-Pacific Islander section). The shop turns out fascinating flavors like Jackfruit Chili Nut, Keso Guava Cheesecake, Ube Latte, Champorado, and Buko Pandan. The tropical island vibe includes palm frond wallpaper, lush foliage, luxurious pink booths, and brass lighting.
Yellow Banks Grove is a historic citrus market and ice cream shop serving famous soft-serve creamsicle ice cream made with fresh-squeezed orange juice since 1951. The shop offers a nostalgic blend of fresh Florida citrus, juices, candies, jellies, pies, and more. The iconic two-tone orange swirl soft-serve cone is made with nothing less than pure, freshly-squeezed Florida orange juice for the ultimate sweet and tangy taste.
Big Softie opened in 2019 in the Summerhill neighborhood right next door to the beloved Little Tart Bakeshop. Founded by Sarah O'Brien, the shop offers organic dairy soft serve ice cream made with local, organic dairy and organic cane sugar. A vegan vanilla soft serve is made with oat milk. All toppings and waffle cones are made in-house, with the shop now planning a third location in Old Fourth Ward.
Butter & Cream serves small-batch, handcrafted ice cream flavors on the town square in Decatur, Duluth, Norcross, and Roswell. The shop is known for quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations, operating as a local favorite ice cream destination with multiple locations throughout the Atlanta metro area.
Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream is known for creating unique and exotic flavors like Mexican chocolate, banana chip, and cinnamon caramel almond. The shop combines traditional ice cream craftsmanship with innovative flavor development, offering customers both classics and creative seasonal offerings with multiple locations throughout Atlanta.
Sweet Stack Creamery is located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District and offers handcrafted ice creams, cookies, and doughnut sandwiches with innovative and traditional flavors. The Black-owned business focuses on creating focused menus of high-quality, artisanal frozen desserts with a commitment to quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations.
Castaways crafts super-premium, homemade ice cream fresh in their shop one batch at a time, located in the Moʻiliʻili neighborhood near UH Mānoa. They create creamy and flavorful ice cream flavors from scratch using quality ingredients, and the business focuses on artisanal small-batch production ensuring every batch reflects their commitment to quality.
World champion and award-winning authentic Italian gelato shop founded by Dirk Koeppenkastrop, a University of Hawaii Ph.D. in physical chemistry who studied the Italian art of gelato-making at Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, Italy. Il Gelato serves all-natural gelato made fresh daily alongside Belgian waffles, crepes, Illy coffee, and vegan options. Dirk trained with gelato world champions in Europe and competes for Gelato Team USA at international competitions.
Artisanal shave ice shop committed to using only organic and natural fruit syrups without artificial flavors or colors. Syrups are typically made with pure sugar and real blended fruit—mango, strawberry, and pineapple—sourced thoughtfully. Located near Diamond Head, Monsarrat specializes in handcrafted shave ice with generous portions and complimentary condensed milk.
Taiwanese-style late-night dessert shop serving unique ice cream crepe wraps topped with distinctive peanut brittle sprinkles. Independently owned and operated by business partners Jason Lin, Masaki Sakurai, and Mickey Morikawa. MOSA combines traditional Taiwanese dessert techniques with creative ice cream offerings, operating late into the night to serve the Waikiki neighborhood.
A creative ice cream and shave ice parlor in Honolulu's Chinatown specializing in homemade ice cream from scratch using local and fresh ingredients. Wing offers half its ice cream case dedicated to non-dairy options made with coconut milk, featuring unexpected ingredients like lemongrass, garlic, rose, pandan, chrysanthemum, and matcha. Shave ice syrups are also homemade with no artificial flavors or colors.
An old-fashioned soda fountain and candy store in the heart of Boise's Historic Hyde Park. Goody's has been family-run since 1984 when it originally opened in Sunriver, Oregon. In 1996, the founder's son opened the Boise location. After 27 years, long-time employees Megan Zottarelli & Kelsey Damon took over the family business, maintaining the vintage soda fountain experience and handcrafted ice cream tradition.
The Dillon family relocated from Southern Oregon in 2015, bringing years of backyard ice cream-making expertise to Sandpoint. Panhandle Cone & Coffee is a beloved local roastery offering hand-roasted coffee, artisan teas, housemade ice cream, and fresh-baked goods—every item reflects owners' passion and craftsmanship. The shop features rotating seasonal flavors with clearly labeled dairy-free options including peanut butter with dark chocolate freckles and strawberry lime-acado.
Snake River Creamery produces small-batch, artisanal ice cream with unique flavors including blueberry ricotta, candy cap pecan, and lavender ube. The creamery uses quality ingredients and offers custom orders for all events, with ice cream also available for delivery. Their commitment to creative flavor combinations and artisanal production makes them a standout in Boise's ice cream scene.
Founded in 2017 as an acronym for 'The Sweetest Things In Life,' The STIL specializes in custom-crafted ice cream featuring creatively unique flavors, vegan options, and booze-infused creations. Made from real ingredients with thousands of 5-star reviews, The STIL has earned recognition as one of the best ice cream shops in America and has been voted Boise's Best Dessert for 5 consecutive years. Featured in Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Sunset Magazine, Today.com, and Forbes.
Black Dog Gelato serves artisanal, hand-crafted gelato and sorbet made fresh daily in their West Loop kitchen. Founded in 2007 by pastry chef Jessica Oloroso (formerly of Stephanie Izard's Scylla), Black Dog creates Chicago Style Gelato using a Northern-style base with modern, intriguing flavors. They source dairy locally, pick produce at the height of season, use local spices, and feature the highest quality chocolate. Only gelato made that morning is served that day.
Named in honor of the owner's beloved sister Shawn, who was killed in a car accident, Shawn Michelle's brings back the true taste of homemade, old-fashioned ice cream using only natural, high-quality ingredients. Located in the Historic Rosenwald Building in Bronzeville, each batch is made with real cream, real fruit, and soul. The owner began making hand-churned ice cream in his college dorm room, inspired by childhood memories, and after his sister's death, reopened with her name as a tribute to memory and community.
A family-owned ice cream shop in Lincoln Square offering 28 hand-dipped flavors with ultra-smooth soft serve and creative options like blueberry ice cream with chocolate-covered waffle cone bits. Teddy's features more than 10 different sundaes, a 'Poseidon swirl' (their take on a candy-filled blizzard), and Greek-inspired specialties involving visinada, figs, and walnuts. They make their own caramel apples and cookies and offer imported cakes and pastries from Greece.
The first all-vegan ice cream shop in Chicago, Vaca's Creamery makes artisanal, high-quality vegan soft serve using oat milk, housemade toppings, and gluten-free waffle cones. Founders Mariana and Dylan met working at Sweet Ritual in Austin, Texas, started a vegan waffle cone business, and opened Vaca's in May 2021 during the pandemic. The creamery is tipless and pays staff above living wage, creating a sustainable business model for quality vegan desserts.
A family-owned ice cream shop in the heart of Broad Ripple, opened in March 2024, located in the same building as Canal Bistro (a local Mediterranean restaurant) along the beautiful Central Canal. Canal Creamery serves a wide selection of flavors, sundaes, shakes, malts, smoothies, floats, vegan ice cream, no-sugar ice cream options, and pup cups for pets. Their signature specialty is the baklava sundae—crispy, golden, honey-pecan-studded baklava made fresh daily, layered with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a cherry.
Founded in 1965 by Ivan and Carol Slain, Ivanhoe's is a legendary ice cream and sandwich shop famous for its exclusive '100 Club'—featuring 100 different shakes and 100 different sundaes. Located just two minutes from Taylor University, the restaurant serves fresh ground hamburgers, homemade breaded tenderloins, fresh salads, and custom ice cream creations that have made it a beloved community gathering place for generations.
An aviation-themed ice cream parlor founded by commercial airline pilot Ryan Lynch, blending nostalgia with creativity to teach youth about careers in aviation and essential business skills. LiftOff offers 70-90 flavors with endless topping combinations celebrating local ingredients and creativity, including aviation-themed flavors like Amelia Earhart (strawberry with diced strawberry chunks), Baggage (banana pudding), and Turbulent (vanilla with Oreo cookies). Ryan is also founder of the National Aviation Youth Resources Foundation, helping students pursue STEM careers.
Located in the heart of Historic Fountain Square, Square Scoop delivers high quality hand-dipped ice cream with rotating flavors, shakes, malts, sundaes, floats, bottled sodas, and vintage candy. They feature locally made dairy-free options using oat milk and gluten-free options including at least one sorbet in regular rotation. The shop emphasizes quality products and community connection in the distinctive Fountain Square neighborhood.
Established in 1900 by three brothers from Greece, Zaharakos is one of the finest ice cream parlors in America. The beautifully restored parlor features a stunning 50-foot mahogany backbar, Tiffany-style lamps, stained glass, marble counters, and an 1908 Welte orchestrion. Visitors can sample hand-dipped ice cream and hand-pulled sodas at the 50-foot marble soda fountain while exploring one of the nation's largest collections of historic soda fountains.
Award-winning small batch artisanal ice cream serving grass-fed natural dairy with ingredients sourced from local producers to create one-of-a-kind flavors. Black Cat Ice Cream operates locations in Downtown Des Moines and Valley Junction (West Des Moines). Their commitment to quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations has earned them recognition and loyal customer following, with lines regularly out the door at Valley Junction location.
A family-owned and operated ice cream shop offering premium-quality, thoughtfully crafted homemade ice cream in small batches using quality ingredients and specialty mix-ins. Home Sweet Cone earned national recognition: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry ice cream won at the 2025 North American Ice Cream Association convention in Palm Beach, Florida. They've earned blue ribbon awards 3 consecutive years (qualifying for Grand Master Ice Cream Maker award) and local accolades including 'Best of the West-Ice Cream Shop' and Des Moines Parents 'Family Favorites - Best Ice Cream Shop.'
A family-owned ice cream shoppe with locations in Polk City, Bondurant, and Des Moines East Village. The Creamery specializes in small-batch artisanal ice cream with a variety of flavors ranging from cookie monster to cream cheese lemon cake. They feature soft serve, hardpack, frozen yogurt, dole whip, and slushees. Known for rich, inventive flavors like the popular Puppy Chow and Twix Comet, with a 4.9-star rating and customers praising generous portions and excellent service.
Locally owned and operated artisan ice cream shop creating small batch ice cream from scratch since 2010 using local ingredients. The Outside Scoop offers handmade ice cream with a focus on quality and local sourcing. They operate locations in Indianola and Ankeny, plus maintain a food truck for special occasions and events, bringing their artisanal approach to communities across central Iowa.
Cardinal Drug Store hosts one of Kansas's oldest original soda fountains, operating since 1908. The shop features a vintage 1914 solid oak back bar, period-authentic furnishings, and serves classic soda fountain treats including ice cream sodas, shakes, malts, homemade fudge, and sandwiches.
Fairway Creamery offers a unique combination of donuts with ice cream and coffee, creating a convenient dessert and beverage destination for locals and visitors in the Fairway area.
Indigo Moo'd Ice Cream is housed in a charming former movie theater that also includes a bakery and art gallery. This family-run shop specializes in scratch-made ice cream churned in-house using fresh, local ingredients, offering creative seasonal flavors and handmade waffle cones.
Sweet Thang Cafe opened in 2019 and has quickly become a local favorite, offering homemade premium ice cream with 32 flavors available daily. The shop specializes in ice cream, baked goods, and candy with fresh waffle cones and creative sundaes, earning praise for smelling like freshly made waffle cones.
Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream has been a family-owned and operated business since 1997, making homemade ice cream and waffle cones fresh daily. With two locations (Lawrence and Olathe), this KC favorite is renowned for its quality homemade ice cream, unique seasonal flavors, and handmade waffle cones.
Chaney's Dairy Barn is recognized for its commitment to quality, with their premium vanilla ice cream winning the gold medal at the 2022 Kentucky State Fair. The shop emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients in their handcrafted ice cream offerings.
Crank & Boom was founded in 2011 when entrepreneurs Toa and Mike Green purchased a $60 ice cream maker to create a unique dessert for their family Thai restaurant. The craft ice cream shop opened in 2015 in the Lexington Distillery District and incorporates flavors inspired by Kentucky's farms, breweries, distilleries, and Toa's Thai heritage.
Louisville Cream is a small batch gourmet ice cream company founded by local enthusiasts passionate about craft ice cream. The downtown Louisville shop specializes in homemade ice cream crafted with local dairy and fresh ingredients, and also offers homemade pastries to complement their ice cream offerings.
Schneider's has been making ice cream and candy in its original 1939 location, preserving decades of tradition and craftsmanship. The shop maintains its historic charm while offering quality homemade ice cream and confections.
The Comfy Cow has earned accolades from The Wall Street Journal and Southern Living, with its homemade ice cream featuring seasonal flavors and creative offerings. The shop is known for exceptional quality, generous tasting spoons, and a friendly staff that lets customers sample flavors before purchasing.
Angelo Brocato has been a New Orleans institution since 1905, operating as a replica of Palermo's finest emporiums and serving as one of the city's first sit-down ice cream parlors. The shop specializes in slow-churned authentic Sicilian gelato, house-made lemon ice, spumoni, and handmade cannoli using local and imported Italian products.
Bonjour offers signature ice cream dishes and shakes with the unique option to pair a scoop with housemade crepes or waffles, creating a distinctive dessert experience combining ice cream with fresh baked goods.
Creole Creamery makes artisan ice creams and sorbets in-house every day, featuring over 400 flavors created throughout the year. The shop is known for unusual flavor combinations like Lavender Honey, Thai Basil Coconut, King Cake, and Creole Cream Cheese, with seasonal and holiday-themed options regularly rotating.
Gail's Fine Ice Cream offers small batch artisanal ice cream with 16 rotating flavors, including six year-round classics and ten seasonal varieties. The shop features fresh waffle cones, sundaes, shakes, and specialty coffee drinks made with French Truck Coffee, located near the Perkins Road Overpass in Baton Rouge.
Piccola Gelateria is run by owners Ria and Ross Turnbull and features at least 20 fresh flavors daily divided between dairy-based gelatos and fruit-dominated sorbetto. All gelato is made from scratch daily with all-natural ingredients, no artificial colors or flavorings, and the shop frequently rotates seasonal flavors.
Gifford's stands offer a large selection of ice cream flavors with special seasonal flavors that change throughout the year. The shop is notable as a Maine ice cream icon that opens seasonally, with the closest location to Portland in Auburn.
Gorgeous Gelato was opened in December 2010 by Italian immigrants Mariagrazia and Donato in the heart of Portland's Old Port. The shop produces authentic Italian-style gelato that has become a must-visit destination, known for flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, and stracciatella that rival gelato west of Italy.
Lib's Dairy Treats has been a family-owned and operated business since 1969, specializing in soft serve ice cream with loads of mix-ins and twist flavors. The shop is known for insanely good, super creamy soft serve with the perfect amount of sweetness and a nostalgic atmosphere appreciated by locals.
Rococo Artisan Ice Cream is handcrafted in small batches in Wells, Maine, with scoop windows and retail locations across southern Maine. The shop operates retail locations in Ogunquit and Kittery, with artisanal production focusing on quality small-batch ice cream creations.
Sammy's Scoops is a handcrafted ice cream shop located in the heart of Portland's Old Port, offering a wide variety of homemade ice cream flavors. The shop is known for reasonable prices, generous portions larger than most ice cream shops, and exceptional customer service.
Annapolis Ice Cream Company has consistently been voted the city's best ice cream parlor for 20 consecutive years and was voted Best Dessert in 2022. The shop makes ice cream on the premises using natural and organic ingredients with 17% butterfat, offering over 200 different rotating flavors incorporating seasonal fruits and pies.
BMore Licks carries at least 30 flavors of homemade ice cream daily, providing a diverse selection of fresh-made ice cream options to Baltimore residents and visitors.
Moo Moo Cows is the only ice cream parlor in Baltimore City that exclusively serves dairy farm-fresh ice cream sourced directly from a local 3rd generation dairy farm and creamery. The shop offers 25-30 ice cream flavors daily, yummy soft serve including unique flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and house-made waffle cones.
Taharka Brothers is celebrated as a Baltimore institution, offering artisan ice cream with exceptional flavor offerings and bold, distinctive tastes. The shop supplies other ice cream shops throughout Maryland and operates multiple locations while maintaining a commitment to quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.
The Charmery is a handcrafted ice cream shop founded by husband-and-wife team David and Laura Alima in 2013, offering super-premium, fully delicious ice cream with highly original flavors. The shop features ever-changing seasonal flavors alongside perennial favorites, hand-spun milkshakes, and fresh-made waffle cones.
Founded in 1983, Christina's Homemade Ice Cream is located in Inman Square and has cemented a reputation for making both classic and exotic flavors with exceptional quality. The shop is known for its creative approach to ice cream-making with a focus on natural and locally sourced ingredients.
Since 1968, Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar has been serving famous ice cream from a working dairy farm in Sharon. The shop makes 40 flavors of ice cream from a famous 50-year-old Parrish Family Recipe. National Geographic has twice named Crescent Ridge one of the 10 Best Ice Creams in the World.
Operating since 1934, Four Seas Ice Cream is the oldest ice cream shop in Massachusetts. This iconic parlor in downtown Centerville on Cape Cod maintains classic recipes dating back more than 90 years, serving up nostalgic cones and traditional flavors in a charming historic setting.
Gracie's Ice Cream makes homemade ice cream in tiny batches right in their shop in Union Square, Somerville. When possible, they make their own ingredients in-house including creative twists on traditional flavors. They offer 6 always flavors like Chocolate and Salty Whiskey, 5 rotating flavors, and non-dairy sorbets.
Founded in 1981, Toscanini's is an ice cream parlor and café in Cambridge known for making all ice cream in-store with rotating creative flavors. Called 'the world's best ice cream' by The New York Times, Toscanini's has won multiple Best of Boston awards for best ice cream and is highly rated in major publications including Gourmet and USA Today.
Opened in 2014 as a family-owned operation in Ann Arbor, Blank Slate Creamery makes homemade, all-natural ice creams and non-dairy options using fresh milk and cream from Guernsey Farms Dairy. They make their ice cream mix and most inclusions from scratch, known for unusual flavors as well as traditional ones.
Established in 1940, Guernsey Farms Dairy is a third-generation, family-owned dairy processor. The business operates a processing plant, specialty store, ice cream parlor, and full restaurant all under the same roof on their Michigan farm. They serve 48 flavors of homemade ice cream daily made from their own dairy.
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream was born from Nancy Plummer's dream in 1998 to create a place for people to enjoy premium ice cream on their dairy farm. The shop makes more than 150 flavors of premium ice cream on site, with 20 on the menu daily. Moomers has earned recognition as America's Best Scoop Shop by Good Morning America and Best Ice Cream in the Country by USA Today.
Opened August 13, 2010, Treat Dreams is one of the most unique ice cream parlors in the Midwest. The shop scoops clever flavors like Tennessee Breakfast (cornflakes and bourbon) and Michigan Salad (blue cheese ice cream with candied pecans and brandy-soaked cherries). Since its inception, Treat Dreams has made more than 2,000 unique ice cream flavors.
Established in 1934 and delivering quality dairy products to Washtenaw County for over 75 years, Washtenaw Dairy specializes in homemade ice cream and donuts. The shop features over 30 flavors of ice cream and hand-dipped shakes and malts in a historic Ann Arbor location.
Launched in 2019 by Chef Ben Spangler (Food Network's King of Cones competitor) and designer Gabriella Grant, Bebe Zito is a small-batch, handmade, chef-driven ice cream shop made with love and local ingredients. The shop serves imaginative, award-winning ice cream with inventive flavors and also offers burgers.
Grand Ole Creamery operates two locations in the Twin Cities area offering premium ice cream near Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis and near Grand Avenue in St. Paul. The shop creates delicious handcrafted ice cream treats and offers catering services for events.
Created by local chef Sameh Wadi in 2016, Milkjam is an artisanal ice cream shop serving innovative and titillating flavors in Uptown Minneapolis. The shop offers a wide array of ice creams, sherbets, and sorbets with creative names like Black (super-dark cocoa), Ridin' Duuurty (Oreo milk and salted peanut butter), and Cereal Killers (orange coriander milk and candied Fruity Pebbles).
Founded in September 1984 by three Italian brothers, Sebastian Joe's (named after their grandfather Sebastiano who immigrated from Italy in 1920) has remained small, independent, and family-run for 40 years. The shop is known for small batches of really good ice cream with famous flavors like salty caramel, raspberry chocolate chip, and blueberry mint sorbet.
Opened in summer 2014, Area 51 Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream shop in Hernando that makes handmade artisan ice cream from scratch daily. The shop is known for playful sci-fi theming while serving creative homemade flavors packed with candy, cookies, and unusual mix-ins.
Family-friendly and Christian-based frozen custard operation serving the best custard treats in Mississippi. Features classic sundaes, concretes, shakes, and specialty items like the best-selling Snappy Turtle treat with drive-through and walk-up service.
Chillville Creamery in Gulfport serves Mayfield's ice cream in cups, fresh waffle cones, and bubble cones, along with beer and wine floats. The shop offers over 25 flavors including vegan and non-dairy options, with more than 40 toppings to customize creations.
The first franchised Creole Creamery location in Mississippi, opened in the heart of Old Town Bay St Louis. The creamery serves colorful ice cream in refreshing flavors with seasonal options available alongside sorbets and sherbets, with popular choices including lavender honey, cotton candy, matcha, and rosemary peach tea.
Scooping small-batch, handcrafted ice cream since 2016, Betty Rae's is renowned for bold, innovative flavors in 26 varieties. Kansas City voted Betty Rae's the best ice cream, gelato and food truck back-to-back years. The shop features unique creations with high-quality ingredients and rotating seasonal flavors.
Named the best ice cream parlor in Missouri by Lovefood.com, Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery serves hand-made small-batch ice cream using only the finest quality, 100% natural ingredients. Owner Tamara Keefe is known for innovative flavors including both alcohol-infused 'naughty' flavors and non-alcoholic 'nice' flavors, with menu highlights including pink Champagne sorbet and gooey butter cake ice cream.
The oldest operating soda fountain in the metropolitan area and one of the oldest in the country, Crown Candy Kitchen began as an ice cream shop on St. Louis Avenue in 1913. This St. Louis landmark offers a simple menu with sandwiches, chili, tamales, and is known for its desserts, especially handmade malts, milkshakes, and hand-made chocolate candy.
Relocated to The Grove in St. Louis, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream offers homemade ice cream and provides catering services, wholesale ice cream, and a food truck called Fire & Ice Cream. The shop is known for creative, high-quality frozen treats made with care.
A St. Louis tradition since 1929 founded by tennis champion Ted Drewes Sr., Ted Drewes has operated at the historic Chippewa location since 1941 and is a must-stop destination for Route 66 travelers. Famous for the Concrete—a thick, creamy malt or shake first introduced in 1959 and served upside down—the shop has been passed down for 4 generations.
Big Dipper Ice Cream has been handcrafting small-batch ice cream in Missoula since 1995. The shop is known for its unique, rotating seasonal flavors like huckleberry, salted caramel, and other creative combinations. Recognized as one of America's best ice cream shops by Food and Wine Magazine, USA Today, and Yahoo News, Big Dipper appeared on Good Morning America and is a beloved local institution with additional locations in Helena, Billings, and Great Falls.
Genuine Ice Cream creates handmade ice creams and sorbets in small batches right in Bozeman, Montana using simple, quality ingredients. The shop rotates its flavors daily and focuses on maintaining genuine craftsmanship in every scoop. They have two downtown Bozeman locations and are committed to local sourcing and sustainable practices.
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream was founded in 2010 by Montana natives Sam and Marissa. The shop handcrafts small-batch ice cream using locally-sourced ingredients from Montana farmers and foragers, featuring Montana-inspired flavors like huckleberry and honey cinnamon made with local honey. They make their own waffle cones in-house daily and pride themselves on supporting local agriculture and sustainable practices.
West Bozeman's first ice cream shop, operated by husband-and-wife team Kelly and her partner at The Market at Ferguson Farm. The Milky Way provides a family-friendly, budget-friendly, alcohol-free environment featuring genuine ice cream flavors in support of the local community. Hours are limited due to family operation, typically open daily 5-8 PM.
330 South 21st Street, Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68510
402 Creamery has been passionately crafting homemade ice cream since 2017 using quality, locally-sourced ingredients. The shop offers 15+ unique rotating flavors including rotating monthly specials, plus dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. Known for creative flavor combinations and generous scoops, 402 Creamery has become a Lincoln staple in the Haymarket district.
Coneflower Creamery, founded in 2017 by chefs Brian Langbehn and Katie Arant Chapman, is Nebraska's premier farm-to-cone ice cream destination. The creamery sources rhubarb, berries, lavender, honey, stone fruits, and fresh milk from nearby Nebraska farms and breweries, creating innovative, seasonal flavors. Named #1 ice cream shop in America on Yelp's Top 100 list and consistently featured on USA Today's 10Best since 2023.
A one-of-a-kind, family-owned and operated premium handmade ice cream shop operating since 1997 in Lincoln's historic Haymarket. Ivanna Cone features eccentric, handcrafted small-batch ice cream with classic and unique flavors made in quantities of about 3 gallons. The shop prioritizes real ingredients over artificial; fresh-baked items over store-bought; and local ingredients whenever possible, with lighter options including ice milks, sherbets, and dairy-free sorbets.
A locally owned ice cream shop redefining the ice cream experience one square scoop at a time. Located in The Meadows Shopping Center, Scoops features Ashby's premium ice cream, edible cookie dough, and snowflakes shaved ice. The shop offers classic vanilla and dozens of flavored options with custards and sherbets, complemented by a retro vibe, vintage Pac-Man game, and affordably priced treats that appeal to families and ice cream enthusiasts alike.
Ted & Wally's has been a family-owned Nebraska institution since 1984, dedicated to crafting ultra-premium ice cream the old-fashioned way. Made from scratch using 20% butterfat and all-natural ingredients sourced from local farms, orchards, bakeries, and candy makers, their ice cream is slow-churned to perfection. They also offer vegan and keto flavor options alongside classic favorites.
Luv-It Frozen Custard has been a 4th generation, family-owned business in Las Vegas since 1973, serving locals and tourists with rich, ultra-creamy frozen custard. The shop makes all custard fresh daily from only the highest quality ingredients and offers convenient walk-up service and free parking. Famous for their Western Sundae topped with hot fudge, caramel, pecans, and a cherry, Luv-It is voted the best frozen dessert by newspapers and magazines worldwide.
Nielsen's Frozen Custard is an independently-owned frozen custard shop with four locations across Las Vegas operated by couple Howard and Amanda Zayon. They offer a wide range of rotating custard flavors including cake batter, apple pie, raspberry cheesecake, cherry chocolate chip, pineapple coconut, and mint Oreo. Known for their creamy, high-quality custard made fresh daily.
Scoop LV is a vibrant dessert shop offering unique daily ice cream flavors made fresh on site. The shop specializes in creative and rotating flavor combinations like grasshopper pie, black sesame, and cinnamon toast crunch. They also offer shakes, macarons, boba milk teas made with fresh ingredients, plus vegan ice cream options, featuring both traditional and inventive flavor profiles.
An Incline Village staple since 2008 offering 36 handmade ice cream flavors locally produced by the Hoch Family. Uses only the finest ingredients with fresh locally produced Nevada dairy. Also offers frozen yogurt, Dole Whip, smoothies, boba, shaved ice, shakes, malts, hand-dipped waffle cones, and specialty sundaes.
Super Secret Ice Cream, founded in 2019 by Kristina Zontini, is a women-owned, small-batch ice cream shop featuring locally-sourced ingredients and inventive flavors. Known for distinct and complex flavors like Mount Cabot Maple (featuring New Hampshire maple syrup), Baa Baa Brambleberry (with sheep's milk yogurt), and Wild Timur Pepper (incorporating Nepalese wild pepper). A twice-nominated James Beard Foundation finalist for Outstanding Bakery category, Super Secret serves ice cream flights in adorable egg cartons.
The Northern Frosty Bar is a unique family-owned and operated ice cream shop and grill in historic downtown Littleton. Known for its distinctive character and friendly service, the shop serves a variety of ice cream treats alongside a casual grill menu. A beloved local spot that combines classic New England charm with quality ice cream offerings.
Trails End Ice Cream serves delicious hand-dipped ice cream and soft serve in the scenic White Mountains area of North Conway. The shop maintains year-round operations at Intervale Scenic Vista and seasonal locations at Settlers Green. Known for a wide variety of flavors and pet-friendly service, Trails End is a beloved local favorite for families and visitors exploring the mountains.
White Mountains Canning Company is a family-owned specialty foods business in historic downtown Littleton known for handmade jams, pickles, sauces, and mustards. Their expanded storefront includes a full ice cream shop counter featuring MASSIVE, generously-scooped ice cream cones, homemade Rice Krispie treats, and a wide selection of artisan chocolates alongside their canned goods, all made with the finest ingredients.
Halo Farm is the world's largest micro-dairy operating as a family business for 40 years in the Trenton/Lawrenceville area. The retail dairy store features super-premium ice cream known for its high cream-to-milk ratio creating a distinctly rich, creamy texture. With popular flavors including strawberry, cookies & cream, chocolate heath bar, and pecan praline, Halo Farm also features a live display of milk production showing the bottling line, offering customers transparency in quality and freshness.
Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery has been an iconic New Jersey institution since 1939, serving homemade ice cream, chocolate, and classic American fare. The shop features over 20 ice cream flavors plus rotating seasonal options, specialty sodas, milkshakes, and classic New York-style egg creams. Famous as the filming location of The Sopranos' final episode (middle row, third booth), Holsten's maintains its old-fashioned charm with a soda counter and vintage décor while serving consistently praised food including grilled cheese sandwiches and onion rings.
Leo's Ice Cream Company of Tabernacle makes real homemade, hormone-free ice cream and frozen treats with many unique flavors and dairy and sugar-free options. Famous for their signature cannoli flavor featuring soft bits of real cannoli shell, Leo's has been recognized for the highest quality homemade ice cream and water-ice. The shop offers a wide variety of frozen delicacies in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Nasto's Ice Cream Co. is a Newark landmark dating back to 1939, famous for old-world Italian frozen favorites including homemade ice cream, spumoni, tortoni, Tartufo, layered cakes, and fresh fruit sorbets. Located in the vibrant Ironbound neighborhood, Nasto's carries on a tradition of authentic Italian gelato and ice cream craft, serving the community for nearly 90 years with distinctive flavors and high-quality homemade frozen treats.
Torico Ice Cream has been creating unique ice cream flavors since 1968, offering 65+ rotating flavors including ices, sorbets, sherbet, sugar-free, and fat-free options. The shop reflects the diverse heritage of Jersey City's Ironbound neighborhood with globally-inspired flavors created by the owners who sought to recreate tropical ice cream flavors from their native Puerto Rico. Torico operates from its iconic corner storefront with convenient walk-up service and has recently expanded with a second Bergen-Lafayette location.
Burque Licks is a second-generation, family-owned ice cream shop specializing in premium, homemade ice cream with unique, locally-inspired flavors. The shop creates small-batch ice cream with creative, neighborhood-focused flavor combinations that celebrate Albuquerque's food culture.
Heidi's Ice Cream Shop serves handcrafted, seasonal ice cream flavors made fresh, including creative options like Earl Grey and Yuzu Caramel Black Sesame. Run by the creators of a local raspberry farm and jams, the shop features house-made waffle cones and small-batch ice cream.
La Lecheria makes craft ice cream without stabilizers or artificial ingredients, offering both classic flavors and creative seasonal options. Known for Latin American-inspired flavors including red chile honey, habanero vanilla, and butterscotch miso, the shop celebrates New Mexico's culinary heritage with innovative frozen treats.
Neko Neko is Albuquerque's first Japanese Taiyaki dessert shop, established in 2020 as a family-owned business. The shop serves taiyaki (fish-shaped Japanese cakes) filled with soft-serve ice cream and topped with sweet treats, bringing Japanese dessert culture to New Mexico.
3339 Central Ave NE, Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Olo specializes in award-winning, signature soft serve treats including frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet and gelato. The shop offers gourmet coffees and teas along with a full selection of house-made baked treats including pastries, cupcakes, and cookies, all with creative New Mexico-inspired flavor names.
Ample Hills Creamery is a New York-based artisanal ice cream company with five locations across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The shop is known for innovative flavors like salted bagel and popcorn with honey and caramel, and ships ice cream nationwide through Goldbelly.
Julia Jean's is a small-batch ice cream shop on the Lower East Side created by ice cream maker Ayanna Quint. The shop serves classic ice cream flavors made in house, including scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sandwiches, with online ordering available for pints and custom cakes.
Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream is Western New York's premier small batch artisan ice cream company that creates unique flavors that cannot be found anywhere else. The shop partners with local talent to create amazing frozen creations with a Buffalo twist, with locations in both Buffalo and Lockport.
Sundaes and Cones is an East Village ice cream landmark known for specialty Asian-influenced flavors such as wasabi, ginger, and black sesame. The shop offers unique flavor combinations that reflect global culinary traditions and creative ice cream innovation.
Taiyaki NYC specializes in taiyaki fish-shaped ice cream cones with artisan soft serve flavors, made in-house in small batches. Each location makes both the small-batch soft serve and distinctive, beautiful cones in-house, and customers praise that these cones taste as good as they look.
Founded by James Beard fellow Andia Xouris—the only female Grand Master Ice Cream Chef in the South—Andia's Ice Cream is known for inventive, globally-inspired flavors. The shop won USA Today's Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in America for four years running and features six monthly favorites plus signature flavors, always including vegan options.
Maple View Farm is a working dairy farm that turns its own milk into ridiculously creamy scoops, with ice cream best enjoyed in a rocking chair on the shop's porch overlooking pastoral views. The farm was founded by Robert Nutter and daughter Muffin Brosig, who attended ice cream school at Penn State and believe in hand-crafted, small-batch ice cream using the freshest local ingredients.
Squigley's Ice Cream serves more than 4,000 unique flavors of homemade ice cream using their trademark method known as 'The Squigley'—a real vanilla ice cream base to which customers can add two to three items to create a custom flavor. This ice cream parlor on the Carolina coast is famous for its creative and personalized ice cream experience.
The Parlour is renowned for its handmade ice cream with creative, seasonal flavors and nostalgic charm. Located in downtown Durham, the flagship shop features housemade baked goods and espresso drinks in addition to their ice cream, with a walk-up window known as The Parlour Junior at The Common Market.
Coolbird Creamery is a locally owned, super premium ice cream, yogurt and sorbet shop. The shop uses the science of cryogenics to make treats, creating unique frozen creations with premium ingredients located at West Acres Mall in Fargo.
Originally Duchessa Gelato, this artisan gelato company has grown over five years to become Cows & Co Creamery, selling made-from-scratch artisan gouda cheese, cheese curds and gelato. Located on a quaint farm just outside Carrington, every scoop starts with raw milk from the family's own farm, crafted using traditional Italian gelato techniques.
Kones Kreamery specializes in handcrafted Italian ice cream made right in their kitchen. The shop offers ice cream, coffee, boba milk teas, and other dessert items, providing a variety of premium frozen treats and beverages.
Scoop N Dough is a fun walk-up ice cream stand that offers ice cream, cookie dough, and popcorn, combining sweet treats for a unique frozen dessert experience. The shop provides creative dessert combinations and casual, family-friendly service.
Silver Lining Creamery produces ice cream with a generous 14% butterfat and offers creative flavors like lemongrass and New England Brown Bread. Fargo's only hometown ice cream creamery, it dishes up premium ice cream with higher milk fat which results in a richer taste and creamier texture.
Honey Hut Ice Cream, established in 1974, is a Cleveland staple with four Northeast Ohio locations, each family-owned and operated. The shop offers 13 signature flavors including fan favorites like Honey Pecan, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Orange Blossom, with homemade quality ice cream that has built a loyal following.
Johnson's Real Ice Cream, established in 1950, is an ice cream mainstay that opened in Bexley. Everything is sourced locally with most ingredients coming from within a 300-mile radius. The shop carries about 50 to 60 flavors at any given time—including sorbet and both dairy-free and sugar-free options—with flavors inspired by the state like Columbus Crunch and Buckeye Fever.
Mason's Creamery in Ohio City is known for its experimental flavors and making everything from scratch. The shop tries new things all the time, whether it's soft serve, ice cream donut sandwiches, or interesting collaborations with other local brands and businesses. During winter months, Mason's switches from serving ice cream to ramen noodles.
Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream was founded in 1999 by Cleveland brothers Pete and Mike Mitchell. The shop crafts small-batch ice cream in-house using local dairy and fair-trade ingredients, with visitors able to watch the ice cream-making process through large glass windows. Each batch is made with premium local and organic ingredients.
Boom Town Creamery is obsessed with big flavors, fresh ingredients, and handmade mix-ins. All ice cream is handmade from scratch in small batches daily using the highest quality ingredients, with constantly new creative flavors being developed.
Oklahoma's original Microcreamery, Rose Rock offers premium small batch ice cream handcrafted using all-natural ingredients with experimental, creative flavors incorporating Tulsa's favorite local ingredients. Created out of a love for ice cream and a passion for creativity, every flavor is made fresh daily.
An OKC-owned ice cream company that makes all ice cream in small batches using the best quality ingredients. Started with a 1969 model ice cream truck in 2012 and opened their first brick-and-mortar storefront in the Plaza District on April 1st, 2015. Handcrafts every batch using real ingredients and creative flavor combinations.
STG Gelateria is home to true-to-Italian-tradition gelato made fresh in small batches daily using centuries-old Italian process. Slow-churned Italian ice cream made with milk, not cream, and churned at a slower rate to let the flavor shine. Every flavor is made in small micro-batches daily to ensure freshness and reduce preservatives.
Artisanal frozen custard shop founded by pastry chef Mika Paredes, previously part of chef Naomi Pomeroy's acclaimed Beast restaurant. The shop upholds high standards for quality ingredients and seasonal produce with three or four new flavors released biweekly including chocolate, vanilla, and vegan options.
One of the few ice cream shops in Oregon that makes frozen custard base from scratch by slowly simmering cream, sugar and egg into a luscious custard. Known for distinct flavors like French toast and the popular vegan mango sticky rice with jasmine rice and coconut milk ice cream with alphonso mango swirl.
Plant-based and gluten-free ice cream shop made in Portland, Oregon. Owner Katelyn Williams launched Kate's Ice Cream in 2019, initially selling at farmers' markets. All ice cream is 100% vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free using organic coconut milk and cashew milk as base ingredients.
Authentic Tuscan gelato made fresh daily in Portland. Launched in June 2015 by Pisa-born native Sandro Paolini with the intention of reviving traditional Italian gelato-making methods to create pure, simple products in an authentic way. Pinolo means pine nut, the owner's favorite gelato flavor as a child.
America's oldest continuously operating ice cream company founded in 1861 by Lewis Dubois Bassett, a Quaker school teacher and farmer. The iconic shop at Reading Terminal Market has remained since 1892 as the last remaining original merchant. Still run by the Bassett family today, serving hand-made ice cream with rich variety of flavors.
A recreation of a 1915 ice cream parlor founded in 2004 by brothers Ryan & Eric Berley, serving ice cream, baked goods, and sodas made on-site using local ingredients. The shop features original pressed tin ceilings, walls, penny tile floor, and an onyx, bronze and marble soda fountain circa 1905.
An iconic historic ice cream parlor originally opened in 1923 as a neighborhood apothecary and ice cream shop by James and Mary Klavon. Purchased in 2013 by Jacob and Desiree Hanchar, the establishment features original marble countertops, stainless steel fountain equipment, and revolving stools fashioned to look like Coca-Cola bottle caps.
1439 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
An award-winning, small batch, premium ice cream company using fresh, local Pennsylvania dairy and made Philly-style (without eggs). What started as a hobby in founder Amy Wilson's home kitchen became a business and brick-and-mortar. Known for unusual flavors and both dairy and vegan options.
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Like No Udder creates delicious, completely dairy-free ice cream using coconut and cashew bases. The business operates both a food truck and brick-and-mortar location, providing options for customers seeking plant-based frozen treats with no compromise on taste and texture.
A Rhode Island staple since 2006, Three Sisters is known for high-quality homemade ice cream made with locally sourced milk, creative flavors, and use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The shop also serves breakfast and lunch alongside their signature homemade ice cream and custom ice cream cakes.
Created by co-owners Tess 'Tizzy' Sullivan and Kelly Ireland, Tizzy K's uses cereal milk to craft ice cream by steeping favorite cereals in ice cream base and straining it out so it doesn't affect texture. The ice cream is served topped with cereal crunch and rice krispie treat squares, with a menu that changes frequently.
Since hitting the streets in Spring 2014 on a three-wheeled journey to perfect the ice cream sandwich, Tricycle opened a storefront in January 2019. They make small-batch, seasonally inspired artisan ice cream novelties using quality products sourced from local farmers, including sandwiches on house-made cookies, brownies, or macarons, and sorbet push-pops.
2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina 29482
BeardCat's Sweet Shop produces house-made gelato in small batches from scratch using ingredients sourced from the Lowcountry. With about 20 flavors that change seasonally, the shop offers a wide array including unique options like olive oil and sea salt, goat cheese, and blueberry goat cheese gelato alongside gluten-free and dairy-free options.
Located just off King Street in downtown Charleston, Off Track creates traditional and vegan ice cream in classic and inventive flavors from scratch using the freshest, Lowcountry-sourced ingredients with never any artificial flavorings, additives, or stabilizers. Started in 2016 as a creative outlet, opened first scoop shop in June 2019.
1069 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
A locally owned and locally made ice cream shop with a nice variety of options and regular flavor rotations. The business is black owned and proud, serving the Park Circle community with artisanal ice cream. The shop is known for its fun atmosphere and quality homemade ice cream.
474 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, South Carolina 29407
A long-standing family establishment serving the Lowcountry since 1972 with decadent sundaes and 36 ice cream flavors including dairy-free options. The charming ice cream and sandwich cafe offers classic American treats in a nostalgic setting with multiple locations around the Charleston area.
Local family-owned ice cream shoppe established in 1996. Serves handcrafted ice cream and sherbet along with food items including sandwiches, soups, and nachos. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Main Street in historic downtown Rapid City.
Authentic Italian gelato shop using only the finest, natural, and wholesome ingredients. Specializes in traditional Italian gelato and sorbet, with additional offerings including shaved ice, smoothies, affogato, and gourmet waffles.
Gourmet ice cream shop located on the second floor of the Kirby Science Discovery Center in the Washington Pavilion. Offers limited variety of handcrafted gelatos, sorbets, and ice creams with rotating seasonal flavors. House-made waffle cones.
Family-owned dairy farm located 15 minutes from Sioux Falls, where all ice cream is made in-house from their own milk and cream. Over 40 different flavors available. Hand-dipped ice cream service with fresh, farm-to-cone quality.
Nashville institution serving since 1951 from a distinctive lime green and bright pink retro shack. Famous for hand-dipped soft serve ice cream, classic burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, and sundaes. Originally opened as Harper's Dairy Dip in 1951, renamed Bobbie's Dairy Dip in 1986.
Historic soda fountain in operation since 1939, serving classic meat-and-three plates alongside authentic soda fountain specialties. Features original soda fountain equipment with homemade ice cream, milkshakes, malts, phosphates, sundaes, and banana splits. Known especially for butterscotch sundaes.
Artisanal ice cream creamery with multiple Nashville locations. Known for inventive, seasonal flavors and ultra-creamy textures. Offers year-round staples and rotating seasonal offerings. Pints available at all three scoop shop locations.
Plant-based ice cream shop founded in 2019 by Sam Brooker and Jerusa van Lith, music industry veterans. Features 100% organic coconut milk base ice cream that is dairy-free and nut-free. Built devoted following entirely through word of mouth. Uses organic coconut milk, organic sugar, pink Himalayan salt, and natural ingredients.
San Antonio's first artisan ice cream shop using seasonal and local ingredients. Known for delicious and creamy flavors like taro, lavender, and chocolate Oreo. Operates with a local, small, family-owned business vibe. Dedicated to sourcing quality ingredients and supporting local producers.
Chef-driven artisan creamery founded by James Beard-recognized pastry chef Chris Leung. Handcrafts ice cream and sorbet flavors in small batches with premium ingredients. Every single base made completely from scratch on premises using high-quality dairy. Deeply uncompromising philosophy about sourcing and preparation.
Woman-owned and operated artisan creamery handcrafting unique, small-batch ice cream with local Texas ingredients. Every single base made completely from scratch on premises using high-quality Texas dairy and meticulously sourced mix-ins. Sources eggs from their own hens at The Barry Farm.
Family ice cream destination on the San Antonio Riverwalk since 1981. Known for daily handmade ice cream ensuring freshness and quality. Offers familiar favorites including strawberry, cookies n' cream, mint chocolate chip, and rocky road, as well as unique flavors such as lemon custard, New York cheesecake, and coffee bean flake.
Founded in 2011 with mission to make great-tasting ice cream from pure, sustainable, local ingredients. Hand-crafts small batches of artisan ice cream using grass-fed Texas dairy free of antibiotics and hormones. Never uses artificial colors, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, or preservatives. Sources every ingredient traceable to its source.
Premium ice cream made since 1888 at Utah State University. Made from cow to cone using USU's own milk and cream produced at Caine Dairy. Part of USU's Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences where food science students gain real-world dairy production experience. Most popular flavor is Aggie Blue Mint.
Downtown Salt Lake City's premier vegan ice cream destination, established in 2017 by Roxy and Alex after attending Cool School, a specialized vegan ice cream program. Monkeywrench crafts handmade vegan ice cream from scratch with 16 rotating flavors daily, featuring unique creations like Lavender Lemon and Black Sesame alongside seasonal favorites. The shop also operates a full coffee bar and serves housemade treats at the Gallivan Center.
Artisan soft serve ice cream shop created by a pastry chef featuring unconventional flavor combos and locally sourced milk from happy cows. High-quality ingredients with rotating monthly flavors that are often adventurous. Offers soft serve, pints, and novelties with dairy-free options available.
Award-winning ice cream parlor offering hand-crafted, small-batch super premium ice cream. Everything from mix-ins to the ice cream itself made in-house. In 2019, Rockwell's The GOAT flavor won an award for Best Ice Cream in America. Known for rich, creamy-textured ice cream and unique flavors.
Modern Vermont snack bar established in 2016 serving responsibly sourced food and creative creemees. Known for maple creemies using local Dave Hartshorn maple syrup and Kingdom Creamery of Vermont mix from East Hardwick. Also serves fried chicken with cornbread pudding and pickles. Famous for creative 'vertical sundaes' and double swirl creemies.
Seasonal roadside soft serve stand along Vermont's Scenic Route 100 serving exceptionally high quality soft serve ice cream and frozen desserts. Specializes in maple creemees made with syrup from maples tapped right on site. Serves the Mount Snow Region of the Deerfield Valley in Southern Vermont.
Ice Cream Evan's
Burlington, Vermont
0 Railway Ln, Burlington, VT 05401
Local ice cream stand located right on the Burlington waterfront along the Burlington Bike Path. Specializes in authentic Vermont maple soft serve creemees. Favorite among local creemee connoisseurs for quality and unique flavors made with local ingredients.
Established in 2014, farm-to-spoon ice cream shop using local, seasonal products. Handcrafted ice cream made from scratch with only the best local ingredients. No preservatives, mixes, additives, or shortcuts. Offers signature dairy scoops, creamy goat milk gelato, and plant-based options. Won best ice cream in Vermont.
An old-fashioned ice cream parlor established in 1985, Chaps has been serving Charlottesville with all ice cream made on-site using recipes from the founder's grandfather. With custom flavor creation available and a charming vintage atmosphere, the shop embodies the warmth and passion of decades of family operation.
A fourth-generation dairy farm's ice cream shop established in 2010, Moo Thru operates from an original Route 29 location and serves handcrafted, slow-churned ice cream made from milk from their own Cool Lawn Farms dairy in Fauquier County. The family uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and maintains multiple locations across Virginia while keeping the flagship Remington store as the original.
A small-batch ice cream shop in Richmond's Fan District that ranks #26 on Yelp's 'Top 100 US Ice Cream Shops,' Scoop makes all ice cream in-house with rotating seasonal flavors alongside year-round signatures. Offering gluten-free and vegan options with house-made cones and toppings, the shop is known for innovative flavor combinations and meticulous craftsmanship.
A Wisconsin-style frozen custard shop in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood, The Dairy Godmother serves freshly made custard with classic flavors and rotating 'Flavor of the Day' specials. Known for its nostalgic charm and premium quality, the shop has been a local favorite since 2001, even receiving a visit from President Obama in 2009.
A handcrafted, super-premium ice cream shop voted Arlington's Best Ice Cream by Arlington Magazine, Toby's specializes in unique flavors and pairs them with locally roasted gourmet coffee. The shop has earned a loyal following for generous scoops, reasonable pricing, and excellent customer service across its three Northern Virginia locations.
17171 Bothell Way NE, Unit A-140, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Hidden in a Lake Forest Park strip mall, Always Summer serves serious ice cream drawing on South Asian roots with creative flavors like pistachio cardamom and rose with fudgy swirl. Known for its fluffy texture and particularly impressive honeycomb ice cream, the cafe also offers coffee and crepes, creating a unique fusion dessert experience.
A plant-based and vegan ice cream shop established by two sisters, Frankie & Jo's makes 100% plant-based and gluten-free ice cream from house-made oat and coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, and superfoods. With multiple Seattle locations and expansion to California, the shop has become known for creative, ethical ice cream that doesn't compromise on flavor or texture.
Created in 2012 by Layla Isaac to meet Tacoma's need for quality handmade local ice cream, Ice Cream Social started at farmers' markets before expanding to three locations. Each batch is crafted with sustainably sourced dairy and creative flavors like roasted banana and salted caramel made from Tacoma-roasted coffee, reflecting the shop's commitment to local sourcing.
A handcrafted gelato and cafe in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, Marmalade serves freshly spun dairy gelato with non-traditional, sophisticated flavors. Known for imported white chocolate, salted graham, and other distinctive offerings, the shop has earned a reputation for creating fluffy-light gelato that pushes beyond conventional ice cream expectations.
Opened in early 2016 in Seattle's University District, Sweet Alchemy is a WSDA certified creamery dedicated to producing small-batch, organic, and locally sourced ice cream. The shop crafts its sweet cream base daily from organic ingredients sourced within 100 miles, creating unique flavors like makgeolli, banana Nutella, and Persian rose with completely homemade mix-ins.
Opened in June 2025, the Appalachian Snail sources premium ice cream from a small Mennonite creamery in Pennsylvania, using only real sugar and no high fructose corn syrup. Located in historic downtown Harpers Ferry, the shop combines artisanal ice cream with a full market and cafe, offering affogato service and coffee pairings while emphasizing family-farm dairy and genuine ingredients.
A family-owned homemade ice cream shop in Huntington's historic market district, Austin's at The Market serves handcrafted ice cream with classic and creative flavors. The shop has become known for its community events and dollar dip day promotions, bringing locally-made premium ice cream to the Huntington area with friendly service and diverse flavor selections.
A downtown Harpers Ferry ice cream shop offering hand-dipped ice cream with an extensive variety of unique flavors, toppings, and syrups. Located a short walk from historic landmarks like John Brown's Fort, Creamy Creations serves specialty items including malts, banana pudding ice cream, banana splits, specialty milkshakes, gelatos, shaved ice, and seasonal peach offerings.
Operating since September 1997 in downtown Charleston, Ellen's makes all ice creams, sherbets, gelatos, and sorbets on-site with super-premium recipes. The shop has earned multiple awards and is ranked among Charleston's top restaurants, combining artisanal ice cream with a full cafe menu including homemade soups, salads, and vegan options in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Babcock Hall is an ice cream institution offering mammoth scoops of premium ice cream made with dairy from the campus creamery. The flagship flavor is orange custard chocolate chip, with single scoops as large as many shops' double scoops, drawing locals and visitors alike for over two decades.
An old-fashioned, family-owned store established in 1962, Chocolate Shoppe serves more than 100 flavors of ice cream made with rich Wisconsin cream and real ingredients. With nine Madison-area locations, the shop has become an institution, known for generous scoops and creative flavor combinations that showcase Wisconsin's dairy heritage.
A friendly Madison ice cream spot known for unique flavors and generous samples, Frostee's offers Purple Door ice cream from Milwaukee—a small-batch premium ice cream brand with locally sourced natural ingredients. The shop is the only place in Madison scooping Purple Door's product, making it a destination for those seeking quality local craft ice cream.
An artisanal ice cream shop in downtown Madison that makes ice cream flavors in-house every day using only the finest ingredients, Good News offers rotating, innovative flavors alongside breakfast and lunch items. With a mission of donating a portion of profits to local social justice organizations, the shop combines quality craftsmanship with community impact and vegan options.
A downtown Milwaukee ice cream parlor committed to using local ingredients from fellow Brew City businesses, Purple Door crafts super-premium, homemade ice cream with 100% milk and cream from Wisconsin dairies. Known for creative flavors and high quality cocoa, teas, liquors, and seasonal fruits, the shop has earned acclaim for balancing innovation with Wisconsin dairy tradition.
Located in downtown Laramie and open year-round, Big Dipper makes everything in-house including ice cream, gelato, sorbetto, and frozen yogurt. Named the best ice cream parlor in Wyoming by MSN, the shop is known for creative, fresh flavors like skittles candy, peach cobbler, fireball, chai, and vegan options, churned at high speeds with 14% butterfat milk for uniquely airy, fluffy texture.
A US registered handcrafted ice cream brand in downtown Sheridan, Cowboy Creamery specializes in above super-premium quality dense ice cream with more cream and less air than most competitors. Operating Monday-Saturday from 12pm-8pm, the shop offers 25 distinct flavors inspired by the American West including signature offerings like '15 Hands', 'Fools Gold', and 'Green Pastures', all made with a commitment to exceptional texture and taste.
Operating as a historic original soda fountain since 1919 and owned by two sisters, Jackson Drug serves house-made ice cream crafted from Reed's Dairy cream from Idaho Falls. The shop combines classic American soda fountain nostalgia with contemporary quality, offering ice cream, malts, burgers, and sandwiches in a retro setting that captures over a century of local charm.
Located in downtown Jackson Hole, Moo's serves natural and organic ice cream and sorbet with the flagship Wild Huckleberry ice cream voted by Food Network as the best dessert in Wyoming. Using entirely organic cream, wild huckleberries from the Rockies, and no preservatives or artificial additives, Moo's has earned two TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.