To celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday July 17, we’ve compiled a list of favorite ice cream parlors in Utah Valley!
With the exception of Handel’s (because they’re too delicious to leave off this list) - all these ice cream parlors are local or chains started here in Utah! Make your ice cream dreams come true by trying one of these places you’ve never been to, or returning to a favorite. Maybe try more than one this summer. There are few better ways to cool off in the July summer heat than to grab some delicious ice cream!
1. Rowley’s Red Barn
Address: 901 S 300 W St, Santaquin, UT 84655
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm
2. Eli’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shop
Address: 7 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
3. Stan's Drive-In
Address: 248 W Center St, Salem, UT 84653
Hours: Daily 10:30am-8:30pm
4. Barry's Parkview Drive Inn
Address: 115 S Main St #2032, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
My personal fave here is a chocolate malt with marshmallow!
5. Glade’s Drive Inn
Address: 296 S Main St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
PC: Dana Devolk
6. SOS Drug Co.
Address: 214 S Main St, Springville, UT 84663
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Authentic old time soda bar & ice cream parlor inside historic downtown Springville pharmacy.
7. BYU Creamery on Ninth
Address: 1209 900 E, Provo, UT 84604
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-11pm
Additional locations for BYU Creamery ice cream include the BYU Creamery Outlet and Wyview Creamery.
8. Fillings and Emulsions, Provo
Address: 326 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm
They have gelato!
9. Penguin Brothers | Dessert Catering and Ice Cream Shop
Address: 111 Cougar Blvd, Provo, UT 84604
Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-11pm, Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 12pm-11pm
Don't miss their gourmet ice cream sandwiches!
10. Rockwell Ice Cream
Address: 43 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601
Hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
Made in house to complete perfection, this parlor has won national awards with their flavors!
PC: Angel Archuleta
11. Leatherby’s Family Creamery Orem
Address: 304 E University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
If you haven't tried Leatherby's caramel - don't walk, RUN to this sit down creamery with over the top sundaes!
12. Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream
Address: 568 N Mill Rd a101, Vineyard, UT 84059
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address: 748 E 820 N, Provo, UT 84606
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
You're in for a laugh with this historically punny parlor - flavor titles include "Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Cookie Dough," and "Patrick Henry's Give Me Chocolate or Give Me Death."
13. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Address: 1249 E Main St #110, Lehi, UT 84043
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 3pm-10pm
Address: 1405 S State St, Orem, UT 84097
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 3pm-10pm
Mmm so rich and delicious.
14. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Address:1873 W Traverse Pkwy Suite E, Lehi, Utah 84043
Hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm
Address: 62 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601
Hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
Watch your frozen treat be made in front of your eyes in seconds with the power of SCIENCE.
15. Thanksgiving Point Ice Cream Shop in Water Tower Plaza
Address: 3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, Utah 84043
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm
Delicious ice cream options with old parlor vibe!
Whether you're looking for a great date idea in Utah Valley, or an awesome activity with the kids - checking out one of these parlors is sure to be a win! Quench the heat this summer with one of these delicious options!
Do you love soft serve? Ice cream trucks? Other varieties of frozen treats? Let us know on our Facebook page your favorite!
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Looking for more fun things to do in Utah County? Check out our summer adventure ideas here or the Utah Valley Events calendar here.
Looking for a bite to eat while in Downtown Provo? Check out Chef Chad Pritchard's favorites, or our entire list of Central County restaurants here!
Cover photo: Courtney Cook
