Beat the heat this summer with a frozen treat from one of these must-visit ice cream shops and creameries scattered throughout coastal Delaware. 

Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or adventurous flavors like lavender lemon, there's something here for every taste.

Hopkins Farm Creamery

Located on a working dairy farm, Hopkins serves freshly made ice cream daily. It’s a true farm-to-cone experience in Lewes.

Location:

• 18186 Dairy Farm Road, Lewes

Bonkey’s Ice Cream & Snoballs

A local favorite with several tristate locations, Bonkey’s offers homemade ice cream and snoballs in a wide range of flavors, from the familiar to the unexpected. Try unique flavors like blueberry pancake and lavender lemon

Locations:

• 44 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View
• 35849 Atlantic Avenue, Millville

Hometown Creamery

This charming ice cream parlor in Selbyville offers soft serve, sundaes, and more in a vibrant setting. Their ice cream is sourced from Woodside Farm Creamery in Hockessin.

Location:

• 31225 Americana Parkway, Selbyville

The Ice Cream Store

With over 100 flavors, this Rehoboth Beach staple lets you mix and match to your heart’s content. Expect quirky names and bold combinations.

Location:

• 6 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard

Not quite ice cream, but a lighter and equally delicious alternative. Kohr Bros. has several shops throughout the Delaware beaches.

Locations:

• Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island

King’s Homemade Ice Cream

Serving scoops since 1972, King’s offers a nostalgic experience with flavors like unbeatable mint chip.

Locations:

• 302 Union Street, Milton
• 201 Second Street, Lewes

MomMom’s Ice Cream Shop

This Dover shop specializes in small-batch, homemade desserts using locally sourced ingredients. Vegan and dairy-free options available.

Location:

• 900 East Division Street, Dover

Vanderwende Farm Creamery

Family-owned since 1954, Vanderwende offers farm-fresh ice cream at multiple beach locations and even delivers via its own ice cream truck.

Locations:

• 4003 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville
• 8374 Hickman Road, Greenwood
• 23 Bellevue Street, Dewey Beach
• 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

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Source: Delaware Today