If you’re craving a cold treat, here are 13 of the best ice cream shops in Las Vegas.
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Here, all your ice cream dreams come true. From piled-high banana splits and sweet sundaes to doughnut ice cream sandwiches and Dole whips, this sweets shop in Las Vegas attracts the masses for dessert any time of day.
At this point, we've all seen the adorable fish-shaped ice cream cones on social media. But have you tried one? Head to SomiSomi in Las Vegas for soft serve in flavors such as ube, banana milk and Thai tea. You can choose from fillings ranging from Nutella to matcha custard and an array of toppings. Or, switch it up with a taiyaki: the same fish-shaped cake filled with a choice of red bean paste, Oreo or even cheddar.
Known for mouthwatering and unique scoops, Salt & Straw is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. Out-of-the-box flavors like honey lavender and pear and blue cheese have curious customers waiting in lines wrapped around the store. For those with a less daring palate, Salt & Straw also offers more traditional flavors like double-fold vanilla and sea salt with caramel ribbons.
Afters is anything but your typical ice cream shop. Here, creativity and culture blend together in a unique array of flavors like jasmine milk tea, French toast churro and cookie monster. Devour stacked scoops on homemade waffle cones or try the Milky Bun, a glazed bun stuffed with your favorite flavors.
Serving Las Vegas for nearly 12 years, this shop is home to the original cereal cones and out-of-the-box ingredients like Rice Krispies Treats, Fruity Pebbles, chamoy and tajin, among others. All Italian ices are made in-house and offer fat-free, dairy-free and gluten-free options for all to savor. With three Las Vegas locations, you'll never be far from this popular ice cream shop.
Established in 1945, this traditional ice cream spot certainly knows what it’s doing. What started as Alice Handel serving ice cream out of her husband’s gas station in Ohio has now become a nationwide sensation with locations all over the U.S. With more than 100 different flavors, from grape to rum raisin, plus vegan options, its homemade ice cream and yogurt continues to impress generation after generation.
Indulging Las Vegans since 1973, Luv-It Frozen Custard started in Milwaukee before making its way to Nevada and has stayed in the family for four generations. Its specialty? Sundaes in flavors like apple spice, root beer, cherry pie and more.
Take a walk around downtown Summerlin while savoring crafted ice creams from Mora Iced Creamery. Its goal is to stick to the old-fashioned way of making ice cream by gathering the freshest ingredients to create the perfect scoop.
The strawberry frozen custard topper at Nielsen's Frozen Custard; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Freshness is what sets Nielsen’s apart as its team crafts a fresh batch of frozen custard every few hours. So, what makes it taste so rich? The way it’s made. Its unique machine freezes its custard without pumping extra air into it, allowing for a rich and creamy cup of goodness, while a temperature of 26 degrees allows for maximum taste.
From smoothies, chai teas and ice cream sandwiches to milkshakes, macarons and vegan ice cream, #ScoopLV has something for every taste. Night owls are also in luck when midnight cravings strike, as the shop is open until midnight.
Sweet Addiction Cookies & Ice Cream
If you haven’t heard of Sweet Addiction, consider this your formal introduction. Offering sweets galore, these Insta-worthy ice cream sandwiches are as delicious as they look. Choose from flavors like mocha almond fudge, cotton candy and green tea—even the milkshakes are worth a quick snap.
Be sure to check out Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery, where the flavors are as unique as they come. With homemade waffle cones and summer flavors such as hot honey cornbread and blueberry basil, this spot is a must. With plenty more flavors to pick from, this aesthetically pleasing spot has lines reaching all the way to the parking lot at all its Nevada-based locations.
The female-owned Up in Scoops serves a '70s, '80s, and '90s aesthetic. With a nostalgic interior like you have never seen before, this spot is known for its banana splits, spaghetti sundaes, vegan options, gelato, floats and more. Be sure to check it out!
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