Missoula’s Sweet Spots for Ice Cream
What’s better than a sweet treat on a warm day? We’ve got the scoop on Missoula’s Sweetest Ice Cream spots!
Baskin-Robbins - 1880 Brooks St
From creative ice cream cakes to their signature “31 Flavors”, its no wonder Baskin-Robbins is a local favorite. Planning a party soon? Grab one of their Polar Pizzas—a sweet ice cream and cookie treat!
Big Dipper - 631 S Higgins Avenue & Paxson Plaza
Oh boy! Try a homemade waffle cone stuffed full of one of Big Dipper’s signature flavors and you won’t be disappointed! They’ve been churning ice cream in Missoula since 1995 and have received national recognition from Food and Wine Magazine and the Good Morning America show. Check out their new midtown location near Southgate Mall in the Paxson Plaza.
Caffe Dolce - 500 Brooks St or located in Southgate Mall
You don’t need to travel to Italy to try some of the best Gelato, just head on over to Caffe Dolce. Love espresso? Try an affogato— vanilla gelato drowned in espresso.
Coldstone Creamery - 3275 N Reserve St Ste F
Create your own concoction with any of Coldstone’s “Mix-Ins” or stick with one of their signature flavors.
Crumbl Cookies - 3075 N Reserve St Ste J20
Delicious cookies and ice cream? Yes, please! Crumbl knows how to satisfy your sweet tooth with weekly rotating cookie flavors and half pints of cookie flavored ice-cream.
Higgins Ave Dairy Queen - 1735 S Higgins Ave
Missoula’s oldest and first Dairy Queen, opened in 1961, is just as popular now as it was then. Grab a good old fashioned dilly bar or try out one of the newest blizzard flavors. There are three other Dairy Queen locations in Missoula to check out (N. Reserve, Brooks Street, and in Southgate Mall).
U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt - 1220 SW Higgins Ave Ste 1
There’s no stopping the toppings at U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt—pick from a number of fro-yo flavors and don’t forget your spoon!
Sweet Peaks - 223 W. Front
Close to the carousel, park and river, Sweet Peaks is known for their locally sourced ingredients, unique seasonal flavor combinations and delicious waffle cones.
Ya’ll Scream - Mobile Truck
A new ice cream truck, just hits the streets of Missoula and will have a host of ice cream bars and sweet treats including Italian Ice, Push-Pops, and evening “Pup Prizes” for your furry friends! Check their Facebook page for route information!
You can’t miss this sweet spot in the Bitterroot…
Soda Fountain at Valley Drug & Variety in Stevensville - 301 Main St, Stevensville
Step back in time at this original soda fountain located in Stevensville. A good old fashioned milkshake or a scoop of chocolate ice cream at Valley Drug & Variety is worth the drive!