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: Local Communities in Eastern Iowa
Our Favorite: Monster Cookie Sandwich. This yummy treat features two signature monster cookies sandwiched between vanilla ice cream.
Dairy Queen
Address: Local Communities in Eastern Iowa
Our Favorite: Georgia Mud Fudge Blizzard. It’s not on the menu, but you have to ask about it! Chewy brownie pieces, rich cocoa fudge and pecan pieces blended with creamy vanilla soft serve.
Cold Stone Creamery
Address: Local Communities in Eastern Iowa
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: Local Communities in 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: Varying 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
The Sweet Factory featuring Mount Vernon Confections
Address:118 1st St. SW Mount Vernon, IA
Our Favorite: Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream from Dan & Debbie’s always feeds my sweet tooth. Creamy, sweet, tart, and just oh-so decadent.
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.
Tell us, what’s your favorite frozen treats in Cedar Rapids? Let us know!
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