It’s officially ice cream season! Nothing hits the spot more than twist cone on a hot, summer day. When it’s hot and you’re in a pinch for something to cool down, ice cream is a must! We’ve rounded up our favorite frozen treat spots in Cedar Rapids – and also included our must-order favorites!
Cedar Rapids
Almost Famous Popcorn
Address:1121 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Salted Caramel. Simple yet decadent. It’s a bit sweet, a bit salty, with a ton of creamy flavor.
Parlor City Ice Cream
Address:1936 42nd St NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Simple twist cone. As “vanilla” as it may be, soft serve twist cones just hit the spot. It’s under $2 and is our family’s go-to.
The Kool Moo
Address: 1020 Old Marion Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Take 5 Sundae. Soft serve mixed with Take 5 Candy Bar (chocolate, pretzels, and caramel) will have your taste buds rejoicing!
Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck
Address: Based in North Liberty | Serving Eastern Iowa
Our Favorite: Monster Cookie Sandwich. This yummy treat features two signature monster cookies sandwiched between vanilla ice cream.
Cold Stone Creamery
Address: 4701 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Our Favorite: Apple Pie A La Cold Stone. You can’t go wrong with any signature creation, but this one is so yummy – apple, caramel, crushed graham crackers, and cinnamon.
Deb’s Ice Cream & Deli
Address: 215 3rd St Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Root Beer Float. There is something so classically nostalgic about this frozen treat. Hits the spot every time!
Bittersweet Coffee & Ice Cream Camper
Address: Based in Cedar Rapids | Serving Eastern Iowa
Our Favorite: Ice Cream Nachos. You can’t go wrong with their monthly rotating drinks/float flavors, but the nachos have my heart.
Luna Gelato & Ice Cream
Address: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd ST SE Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Caramel Oreo Gelato. Creamy, sweet, and oh-so creamy. Gelato just takes frozen treats to a entirely new level.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Address: 2745 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Our Favorite: Signature Turtle Sundae. Fresh & creamy vanilla custard, hot fudge, hot caramel & toasted pecans. Yum!
Culver’s
Address: Multiple Locations
Our Favorite: Salted Caramel Concrete Mixer with Cookie Dough. Talk about an indulgence! Sweet n’ salty with a ton of creamy custard.
Marion
The Freeze
Address: 915 S 11th St, Marion, IA
Our Favorite: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie A La Mode. Made with Kathy’s Pies and soft serve vanilla soft serve, it’s a quintessential summertime treat.
Barker’s Ice Cream & More
Address: 2100 7th Ave Marion, IA
Our Favorite: Ice Cream Cinnamon Roll. OMG! A fresh baked cinnamon roll filled with vanilla soft serve and topped with frosting.
Frydae Street Fries & Ice Cream
Address: 743 10th St, Marion, IA
Our Favorite: Coffee & Donuts Loaded Shake. Caramel Cold Brew ice cream, caramel sauce, streusel topping, whipped cream, & mini donuts!
Mount Vernon
Bass Farms
Address: 840 Bass Ln, Mt Vernon, IA
Our Favorite: Munchie Madness. Sweet cake batter ice cream swirled with a salted caramel ripple and brimming with Oreos, M&M pieces and peanut butter cups.
Ely
Dan & Debbie’s Creamery
Address:1600 Main St. Ely, IA
Our Favorite: Butter Pecan. Browned butter, toasted pecans, and a rich custard base make this a standout version of a classic flavor. Swoon.
Anamosa
Two Scoops
Address: 207 East Main Street Anamosa, IA
Our Favorite: Wapsi Mudd Slide (a local favorite & named by the community)
Tiffin
Jon’s Ice Cream Store & Restaurant
Address: 231 W Marengo Rd, Tiffin, IA
Our Favorite: Bear Claw Hand Dipped Cone. Soft, creamy dark chocolate soft serve with covered cashews and a caramel swirl.
Newhall
Shelly’s Sweets
Address:211 1st St E, Newhall, IA
Our Favorite: Peanut Butter Shake. This creamy, nutty, and delicious shake is made with soft serve with real bits of peanut butter.
