
The hot July heat is just one of the many reasons to devour your favorite frozen treats this summer. Whether you lean towards the classic banana split sundae or like to tease your taste buds with exciting new flavors, one thing is for certain — everyone has an opinion on the best cold treats in town. To ease the debates during family picnics and walks to the local ice cream parlor, we’ve done the homework for you and tallied up the best cold treat in every state!
This list has a little bit of everything, including dairy-free options, vibrant and unique flavors, and old school favorites like the ice cream sandwich. If you don’t have a sweet tooth already, we bet you will by the time you reach Wyoming’s number one spot. Search here on Yelp to find a delicious frozen treat near you and enjoy!
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the best places to grab a frozen treat in every state according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt and Gelato categories, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score or a score greater than a B/80 as of June 25, 2020.
By Jessyca R. By Arielle B. Loblolly Creamery
Alaska (Anchorage): WooHoo! Ice Cream
Alabama (Birmingham): Big Spoon Creamery
Arkansas (Little Rock) : Loblolly Creamery
By Jen C. By Jen L. By Emily C.
Arizona (Phoenix): Novel Ice Cream
California (San Gabriel): Swirlz Creamery
Colorado (Denver): Smith+Canon Ice Cream
By Jam H. By China D. By Nick D.
Connecticut (Norwalk): Sweet Ashley’s
Washington DC (Downtown): Bon Matcha
Delaware (Hockessin): Woodside Farm Creamery
By Roderick J. By Christina N. By Shayla W.
Florida (Davie): The Magic Cow
Georgia (Savannah): Leopold’s Ice Cream
Hawaii (Kapaa): Wailua Shave Ice
By Mike Z. By Kyle J. lX-Chel Gelato
Iowa (Ankeny): The Outside Scoop
Idaho (Boise): The STIL
Illinois (Chicago): lx-Chel Gelato
TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth By Eleanor B. By Thomas B.
Indiana (Indianapolis): TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth
Kansas (Lawrence): Sylas & Maddy’s
Kentucky (Lexington): Crank & Bloom Ice Cream Lounge
By Tracy T. By Steff B. By David N.
Louisiana (Metairie): Sweet Handkraft
Maine (Portland): Gorgeous Gelato
Maryland (Baltimore): Bmore Licks
By Amanda G. iFreeze Creamery 15 Mile By Jonathan E.
Massachusetts (Cambridge): Toscanini’s Ice Cream
Michigan (Sterling Heights): iFreeze Creamery 15 Mile
Minnesota (Rochester): Flapdoodles Homemade Ice Cream
Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery By Lauren M. By Allison F.
Missouri (Clayton): Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery
Mississippi (Bay Saint Louis): Creole Creamery
Montana (Whitefish): Sweet Peaks
By Rose E. By Anna S. By Margaret S.
North Carolina (Charlotte): Matcha Cafe Maiko
North Dakota (Fargo): Silver Lining Creamery
Nebraska (Omaha): Coneflower Creamery
By Sharon C. By Kenny K. By Krista S.
New Hampshire (Portsmouth): Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream
New Jersey (Bloomfield): APEM Creamery
New Mexico (Albuquerque): Pop Fizz
The Juice Box LV MO Gelato By Lucille H.
Nevada (Las Vegas): The Juice Box LV
New York (New York): MO Gelato
Ohio (Cleveland): Mason’s Creamery
By Lana N. By Tiva F. By Rose M.
Oklahoma (Tusla): Rose Rock Microcreamery
Oregon (Portland): Cloud City Ice Cream
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia): Arctic Scoop
By Jamie L. Off Track Ice Cream Stensland Family Farms
Rhode Island (Providence): Tricycle Ice Cream
South Carolina (Charleston): Off Track Ice Cream
South Dakota (Sioux Falls): Stensland Family Farms
By Phennapa K. By Asile P. By Brittney M.
Tennessee (Knoxville): Sno Cream
Texas (South Austin): Manolis Ice Cream, Pastries, & Cakes
Utah (South Ogden): Bow Tie Creamery
By Maria G. By Thi T. By Kathryn F.
Virginia (Virginia Beach): Gelati Celesti
Vermont (Colchester): The Village Scoop
Washington (Seattle): Frankie and Jo’s
By Sara D. By Lucy G. By Stephanie S.
Wisconsin (Appleton): Frio Mexican Treats
West Virginia (Charleston): Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
Wyoming (Jackson): Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream
