Top 10 Best Ice Cream in Northwest Arkansas

Where are the Top 10 places for Ice cream in Northwest Arkansas?  Locals and visitors do love their ice cream, and the number of quality ice cream shops keeps growing at a fast pace here in NWA. Ice cream enthusiasts can now find every ilk of the tasty treat without having to leave the area.

We also included some non-dairy cold desert treats and a frozen yogurt shop to give you plenty of delicious options.

Check the Top 10 selection below to locate just what you’re looking for in the yummy delicacy.

BENTONVILLE

Dumont Creamery & Cafe
326 SW A St Ste 108, (479) 316- 3787

Dumont Creamery & Café in Bentonville serves handcrafted ice cream, specialty coffee, matcha, boba, and creative desserts in a bright, modern setting. Unique flavors, fresh-made treats, and convenient pints-to-go make it a popular local destination.

Spark Cafe’ Soda Fountain
105 N Main St, (479) 273-1329

Located on the Downtown Square in Bentonville, Spark Cafe’ is part of The Walmart Museum experience. With its round bar stools, soda fountain, uniformed soda jerks, vinyl covered booths and 1960’s memorabilia, you’re transported back more than 50 years when an ice cream cone was a special treat.

This is one place in NWA where the entire family can enjoy an ice cream concoction for under ten dollars.

EUREKA SPRINGS

Ice Cream Delights
273 N Main St,

Ice Cream Delights is an old fashioned ice cream parlor decorated in classic Coke memorabilia. They serve delicious  Blue Bell Ice Cream shakes, ice cream cones, ice cream sundaes, malts, cobblers with ice cream on top and more.

Be sure to stop in and enjoy their ice cream desserts and experience their warm and friendly customer service.

FAYETTEVILLE

Otro Rollo 
4201 N Shiloh Dr #1375,(inside NWA Mall)
(479) 334-5365

See ice cream rolled right before your eyes. This is truly a unique and fun concept for Northwest Arkansas. The flavors are yummy and the presentation is beautiful.

Take the kiddos, they will love watching as the liquid ice cream becomes a sheet, which is cut into rolls. Service is fast, kid friendly and professional.

Great place to take the family  for an unusual treat.

GARFIELD

The Short Stop
18440 Marshall St, (479) 359-1303

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Known for their humongous ice cream cones and big fresh cooked and juicy burgers, The Short Stop is staffed by friendly folks who go out of their way to make your experience with them a winner.

Located close to Beaver Lake, the gas station/grill is swamped in warm weather, but don’t let that stop you, the line inside moves quickly.

ROGERS

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
1904 W Pleasant Grove Rd, (479) 202-5116

This nationally known chain has been making ice cream fresh daily since 1945. Rotating flavors, generous scoops, and something for every age. Classics, seasonals, indulgent sundaes — it’s all here. And a Fayetteville location opens June 18.

Michocana NWA
1803 S 8th St, (479) 636-9090

Michocana NWA is an ice cream shop celebrating traditional Mexican flavors and snacks. Their artesian ice cream is made fresh on-site — smooth, rich, and full of flavor — with options like Nutella, churro, and coconut. The horchata is made from scratch, never from powder, and tastes perfectly balanced.

They also serve tortas, quesadillas, and authentic elote covered in crema, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Don’t leave without trying the Dubai Cheesecake — it’s unforgettable.

Trash Ice Cream – Rogers 
310 S 1st St, (479) 278-7111

Located in the First Street Apartments, this small, yet delightful local 80’s themed ice cream shop features heavenly ice cream and many delicious toppings.  You pick your base flavor and then add as many goodies/toppings as you want.

Railyard Park is across the street and the perfect place to sit and enjoy your frozen delight!

Trash Ice Cream offers fast and friendly customer service.

Note:  Be sure to also check out the original Trash Creamery in Bentonville at 401 SW A St Suite 101.

SILOAM SPRINGS

Pure Joy Ice Cream 
108 N Broadway St, (479) 524-3221

This is naturally crafted, small batch ice cream and sorbet made from scratch is tastebud explosion of delight! Local ingredients like local peaches are used whenever possible, and the flavors are simply amazing. Customer service is just as sweet.

SPRINGDALE

Paleteria Standard De Penjamo 
1215 S Thompson St, Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 361-3235

Paleteria Standard De Penjamo offers delicious cold dessert treats with a flavor of Mexico. This hidden gem offers a tantalizing array of paletas (Mexican popsicles) in a variety of unique flavors along with homemade ice cream. It is perfect for beating the summer heat and great prices.

HONORABLE MENTION

Do It Yum  (Watch Video)
801 SE 8th St, 479) 579- 4106

Located at 8th Street Market next to Bike Rack Brewing, Do It Yum is a soft-serve food truck serving up more than just dessert. The business is dedicated to creating employment opportunities and celebrating members of the neurodivergent community. The menu features cones, sundaes, concretes, shakes, ice cream tacos, ice cream nachos, and dirty bobas, with countless topping combinations that keep customers coming back to try something new every visit.

Barnett’s Dairyette
111 W Tulsa Street, (479) 524-3211
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Started in 1957, this place is a Siloam Springs institution. It specializes in delicious ice cream, old fashioned burgers, hand cut fries, cones, and hand mixed shakes. Some folks have been coming to Barnett’s for more than 50 years. The ice cream is just as delicious now as it was all those years ago.

Burton’s Creamery 
372 W Dickson St, 

Burton’s Creamery Food Truck in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a delightful ice cream shop that brings joy to locals and visitors alike. Known for their handcrafted, small-batch ice creams, Burton’s offers a wide array of flavors that cater to every palate. 

From classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to unique creations like lavender honey and strawberry balsamic, their ice creams are rich, creamy, and bursting with taste. 

With their commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients, Burton’s Creamery ensures a delightful and indulgent ice cream experience for all dessert lovers in Fayetteville.

Note: Image at top of the page is from ice cream at Burton’s Creamery.

Crème Ice Cream Co. 
2730 N College Ave, (479) 222-1841
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Crème Ice Cream Co. is a family owned boutique ice cream shop. They offer quality gourmet ice cream in a variety of unique flavors.

Customer service is efficient and incredibly kind.

The portions are large and the prices are low.For a real taste treat delight, try the flight! It has 6 flavors for $15.00

They make small batch ice cream, so they sell out quickly!  Therefore.. don’t walk.. run to this charming ice cream shop and indulge your taste buds.

GELATO

Gelatissimo 
113 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 372-4284

This cozy downtown Rogers gelato shop serves up small-batch Italian-style gelato using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Rich, creamy, and rotating seasonal flavors make every visit a treat.

Expect a charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and a true taste of Italy in Northwest Arkansas.

NON-DAIRY ICE CREAM

Crazy Willy’s Ice Cream 
8 Nature Trail Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72715
(479) 876-3379

Crazy Willy’s Ice Cream is a Premium Dole Soft-Serve Ice Cream. If you’ve ever had ice cream at Disneyland, you’ll know the type we’re talking about. Bursting with distinctive flavor, whether it’s the traditional Pineapple whip or one of the rotating flavors like cherry, lime, strawberry, orange, lemon, mango and more.

FROZEN YOGURT

Three Crazy Berries
1826 N Crossover Rd #1, (479) 287-4489

Three Crazy Berries is a fun frozen yogurt shop that offers a variety of delicious flavors and endless toppings to choose from. The interior is clean and refreshing, iPads are available in the seating areas for you to play on with your kids. The staff is friendly and efficient.

SHAVED ICE

Brain Freeze Sno & Whips
604 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR,
(479) 228-1863

Serving up soft, fluffy shaved ice and refreshing Dole Whip, this fun walk-up stand is a go-to for cooling off. With bright colors, outdoor seating, and tons of flavor options, it’s a family favorite during warm-weather months.

CHAINS

Andy’s Frozen Custard
2205 W Walnut St, (479) 636-2639

Be prepared for a fun experience when you frequent Andy’s in Rogers. The staff is friendly and determined to make your experience with them a happy one. The frozen custard is uniquely different, and promises to have you returning again and again. For your convenience, open until 11:00 p.m.

Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store
1119 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 273-7913

A regional favorite, Braum’s serves up creamy, old-fashioned ice cream made with fresh dairy from their own farms. With dozens of classic and seasonal flavors, cones, shakes, and sundaes, it’s a go-to for families looking for nostalgic, affordable sweet treats.

Many locations have drive-thrus and grocery sections, making it convenient for a quick stop or a full family outing.

Don’t miss their chocolate malts or banana splits — they’re legendary.

Shake’s Frozen Custard
2797 N College Ave, (479) 444-9777

Shake’s serves premium frozen custard made from only the highest quality ingredients. Their award-winning ice cream experience including their classic sundaes, cakes, concretes, and frozen custard will keep you coming back time after time. Need to have an event catered? They do catering too.