Best Ice Cream Shops Near Ephrata, PA [Ranked by Locals]
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Top Ice Cream Shops
Near Ephrata, PA
Lapp Valley Farm
4.9
(2,439 Reviews)
Featured review:
"The ice cream is really delicious! Many people drive here specifically to buy it. You can use the drive-through or park and enjoy your ice cream on the porch in front of the store. They also sell eggs and cheese!"...
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...
Bird in Hand Bakeshop
4.8
(2,292 Reviews)
Locals like the PA dutch baked goods and the petting zoo. They recommend the pretzels, whoopie pies, and shoofly pie. One drawback is occasional tour bus crowds.
Featured review:
"This Bakeshop is the best! All of the baked goods are freshly made. You get to taste and try Amish made baked goods. There are lots of souvenir type things for sale. The best thing is the baked goods. You must try the whoopie pies! You can also get drinks so can enjoy a snack there or take it home ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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."...
Udder Choice
4.6
(1,219 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Was road tripping from Pittsburgh to Philly and needed a place for the kids to stretch their legs. This was perfect!! Quick food - highlight was definitely the fresh pretzels and soft serve. Amazing animals to see and pet - peacocks, bunnies (babies!), donkeys, pigs, turkey and so many cute goats. ...
