The Lanc Local team analyzed 34,630 local reviews and metrics to find the best ice cream shops Denver, PA, and its surrounding areas have to offer. We rank businesses according to their Bayesian average rating — to prevent rankings from being overly influenced by businesses with only a few reviews.
Top Ice Cream Shops
Near Denver, PA
Dairy Queen
4.8
(3,610 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This is our first time and we very much enjoyed it. Did not try any ice cream but everyone who did very much enjoyed it. We had sandwiches which were delicious, particularly liked the ham with cheese and mustard on the pretzel. Bun reminded me of a Cuban sandwich. It was very good. We got there rig...
Ephrata
Fox Meadows Creamery
4.8
(3,608 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This is our first time and we very much enjoyed it. Did not try any ice cream but everyone who did very much enjoyed it. We had sandwiches which were delicious, particularly liked the ham with cheese and mustard on the pretzel. Bun reminded me of a Cuban sandwich. It was very good. We got there rig...
Ephrata
Friendly’s
4.7
(1,308 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This is my favorite ice-cream spot!. The ice creams are delicious and super creamy. This is like, my 3rd time here. The atmosphere is peaceful where you can see ducks swimming at a nice little stream behind the business. There are parking and tables outside where you can enjoy your burger, fries, s...
Adamstown
Boehringer’s Drive-In
4.7
(1,308 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This is my favorite ice-cream spot!. The ice creams are delicious and super creamy. This is like, my 3rd time here. The atmosphere is peaceful where you can see ducks swimming at a nice little stream behind the business. There are parking and tables outside where you can enjoy your burger, fries, s...
Adamstown
Hayloft Ice Cream
4.8
(602 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Heard about this place from a friend and had to try! First off I will let you know to allow yourself some time for this place, there was a line! The line went fairly quick and smooth. I tried the sampler which is convenient when wanting to try a few flavors. I LOVE cookies and cream but my favorite...
Leola
Fox Meadows Creamery
4.8
(602 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Heard about this place from a friend and had to try! First off I will let you know to allow yourself some time for this place, there was a line! The line went fairly quick and smooth. I tried the sampler which is convenient when wanting to try a few flavors. I LOVE cookies and cream but my favorite...
Leola
Dairy Queen – S. Reading Rd.
4.6
(938 Reviews)
Featured review:
"The team members here at the Ephrata location are overall very nice! As a frequent customer, I stopped here on my way home from work, and to my surprise Seth made my day by treating me to ice cream on the house. By allowing me to not pay for my treat was the sweetest thing that happened to me all d...
Ephrata
Olde Lincoln House
4.6
(1,853 Reviews)
Featured review:
"What an amazing experience. Scrumptious, homemade soups of all varieties to set one off well. Grab a grilled Reuben or turkey sandwich and you’ll enjoy real shaved meat and will not be disappointed. Finish off the meal with one of the wondrous ice cream flavors available, and then top that off wi...
Ephrata
Udder Choice
4.6
(1,851 Reviews)
Featured review:
"What an amazing experience. Scrumptious, homemade soups of all varieties to set one off well. Grab a grilled Reuben or turkey sandwich and you’ll enjoy real shaved meat and will not be disappointed. Finish off the meal with one of the wondrous ice cream flavors available, and then top that off wi...
Ephrata
Lickity Split Restaurant
4.7
(693 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Stopped here for lunch and I’m so glad I did. They recommended the thanksgiving sandwich which was fantastic. Cool atmosphere inside with parking in the back. Wait staff was very friendly. It seemed like a lot of good options on the menu."...
New Holland