The weather is warming up which means we all deserve a cold, sweet treat. There’s something magical about grabbing an ice cream cone and strolling through the city on a hot summer day. Luckily, there’s no shortage of scoop shops in the Mile High City.
Whether you’re searching for some vegan vanilla, a loaded ice cream sandwich, or a banana split with endless toppings, we’ve got you covered. From classic parlors to innovative creameries, we’ve compiled a list of 15 of the best ice cream shops around Denver to enjoy this sunny season.
Sundae Ice Cream
This Vail-born scoop shop just made its Denver debut on 16th Street on June 13. Founded in 2016, the small-batch ice cream company has grown to six locations across Colorado and built a following for its over-the-top sundaes loaded to the brim with toppings.
Signature creations include the Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake, layered with strawberry and cheesecake ice cream, lemon curd, graham cracker crumble, and fresh strawberries. Or, go for the Cookie Jar, featuring sweet cream ice cream, cookie dough chunks, gingersnap cookies, sea salt, and hot fudge. We’re also fond of the Caramel Brownie, topped with brownie chunks, chocolate-covered pretzels, and caramel sauce…