Best Ice Cream in Westchester
Ice cream, you scream. We all scream for ice cream. We’re excited to share a list of some of our favorite places in Westchester where you and your kids can enjoy many scoops of this quintessential summer time treat. Check out more below:
King Kone
This is the quintessential ice cream summer ice cream spot since 1953 where you’ll find every single type of ice cream flavor and combination your kids could imagine — and then some! Get ice cream sundaes, hard and soft ice cream, chocolate-dipped ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, egg creams, and don’t forget to top them off with your favorite toppings. They also have savory options such as hamburgers, chicken fingers, hot dogs, lobster rolls, and tons more for an all-in one dinner/dessert combo. 109 NY-100, Katonah, NY.
Frannie’s Goodie Shop
Located in Chappaqua and Mount Kisco, you and your kids can enjoy a fun selection of self-serve ice cream (with rotating flavors), along with an impressive self-serve toppings bar. They also have hard ice cream from Longford’s, coffee drinks, smoothies, crepes, and acai bowls. 134 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 and 75 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
Ice Cream Social
Located in White Plains, you’ll find a selection of flavors of Jane’s Ice Cream, a small batch creamery in the Hudson Valley. This includes milk-based and nut free options, milk-based with nuts, sorbets, and oat-based/dairy-free options. Some yummy flavors to try this summer include Butter Pecan, Coconut Almond Joy, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, Coffee Cookie, Cookie Dough, Dulce de Leche, Insta Graham, and more. Menu items include pints, milkshakes, and yummy sundaes like the classic hot fudge and brownie sundae, coffee drinks, ice cream birthday cakes and more. 481 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Located in Yorktown and Bronxville, families can enjoy their classic ice custard treats, Italian ices, Gelati (Italian ice and custard), milkshakes, Blendini (Italian ice, custard, and toppings, and more. 1881A Commerce St, Yorktown, NY 10598 and 850 Bronx River Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708.
Longford’s Own Made Ice Cream
You may have seen the Longford’s ice cream truck popping up all over Westchester, serving up their classic hard ice cream at many local events. You can also visit their brick-and-mortar location in Rye and Larchmont for their delicious handmade ice cream, sorbet, and gelato. Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, cookie monster, strawberry and mint Oreo bomb. 4 Elm Pl, Rye, NY 10580 and 1941 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY.
Bona Bona Ice Cream
Crafted by Chef Nick Di Bona, you can find Bona Bona Ice Cream at their Port Chester location or via their ice cream truck that is popping up all over Westchester. Their ice cream includes delicious flavors like holy cannoli with a homemade ricotta ice cream base and crunchy cannoli shells; backyard mint chip with five pounds of fresh mint; and Italian rainbow cookie made with puréed rainbow cookie ice cream, chocolate, and almond paste. These are all topped with Bona Bona’s signature torched Italian meringue. 10 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573.
Penny Lick Ice Cream Company
Enjoy a delicious assortment of flavors from Penny Lick Ice Cream Company. Some options to try include classic vanilla bean, tart raspberry sorbet, cookies and cream, chai latte, lemon bar, and creamsicle, to name a few options. 580 Warburton Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706.
The Blue Pig
Offering hand-crafted ice cream, families can enjoy a rotating selection of flavors such as french vanilla, really good chocolate, vanilla malted brownie, sundaes, and more. 121 Maple St, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520.
Main Street Sweets
Find. variety of classic and specialty flavors at this family-owned cozy ice cream spot. Some fun ways to try include cookie monster, chocolate chip cookie pieces mixed into vanilla ice cream; Devin’s Dream, vanilla ice cream, Reese’s pieces, white chocolate, chocolate covered almonds, and a heath bar; Nutella; peachy peach; vanilla fudge, and more. 35 Main St, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Village Creamery & Sweet Shop
This ice cream shop offers a diverse range of flavors, such as maple walnut, Captain Crunch berry, malted milk balls, and more. They also have ice cream pies and cakes. 32 Broadway, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Big Foot Creamery
Located on Henry Gourdine Park, you and your kids will love enjoying your handmade ice cream and Perry’s on the water. Their flavors are constantly changing with some recent ones being chai, lemon bar, cotton candy, and chocolate. Check out their social media pages for the most up-to-date menus. 1A Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
The Whale Tea
Head to The Whale Tea and cool off this summer with an egg waffle cone for your little ones, and grab and explore their bubble tea menu for something refreshing for yourself. 148A Mamorneck Ave., White Plains, NY
Mama Mia Desser Bar
Westchester’s first Taiyaki and dessert bar in Rye offers a variety of delicious and photo-worthy Japanese treats. Families looking to get a sweet treat for every member of the family should definitely head to this dessert bar. Their extensive menu includes taiyaki ice cream, Gelato, Mochi donuts, Korean Corn Dogs, Shaved Snow, and specialty boba milk teas. 104 S Ridge St, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Yum Ice Cream
Located in New Rochelle, Yum Ice Cream is another dessert shop that offers various treats that the entire family will love. Beat the heat this summer with an order of their delicious rolled ice cream. Choose from different flavors and stack your cups with your favorite toppings. 8 Anderson St, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Venchi USA
Step into Italy at Venchi USA this summer at The Westchester. Famous for their delicious gelato, these cones will definitely have you coming back for more. With over 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, Venchi operates 150+ boutiques in more than 70 countries. Their chocolate recipes are made with carefully selected natural ingredients such as Piedmont Hazelnuts, Green Pistachios from Bronte, and Sicilian Almonds. The company offers freshly made gelato every day and provides vegan options as well. 25 Westchester Ave Suite 3280A, White Plains, NY 10601
Milk N Cookies
Milk N Cookies is a high-end cookie shop in Mamaroneck, New York, that’s all about bringing families together in a space where they can treat themselves. This shop offers premium baked cookies and a full cereal bar where families can add their favorite cereal to ice cream and milkshakes. Give into your sweet tooth cravings at this Westchester favorite. 270 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Cold Stone
Cold Stone is a Westchester favorite for many families and is a definite summer go-to. At Cold Stone, families can find all things ice cream. Their signature favorites are packed with something everyone will love. This summer, take your littles and enjoy their limited-time offer of the mega minion marshmallow meltdown, which looks exactly like a minion but in ice cream form. Various locations
Paleteria La Michoacana
La Michoacana began in a small town in Mexico and now offers a little piece of Mexico all over the United States, including Westchester. Today, the company produces and distributes paletas, CoolStix™, and other frozen treats crafted with fresh cream and high-quality ingredients perfect for every family. Each sweet treat is made with fresh ingredients and is the perfect way to indulge and stay cool this summer. 407 S Broadway Yonkers, NY 10705
