In celebration of National Ice Cream Day (July 17th), we’ve put together a list of pet-friendly ice cream shops in every state! Do you have a favorite spot to enjoy a frozen treat with your pet? Tell us about it in the comments.
As the weather warms up, it’s time to start thinking about what’s most important: ice cream! Your dog loves this cold treat as much as you do, and there are pet-friendly ice shops where you can indulge your pet’s ice cream cravings!
Whether it’s a shop designed solely for canine customers or a traditional ice shop that welcomes doggy guests, here are some places where you can celebrate National Ice Cream Day—or any day—by taking your four-legged family member out for an ice cream treat!
ALABAMA
FETCH Treat Truck
https://www.fetchtreattruck.com/
Remember the excitement of hearing the ice cream truck coming down your street? FETCH Treat Truck lets dogs in the Birmingham Metro area experience the delight of getting ice cream or another treat from a truck. The FETCH truck hangs out at dog parks and pet-friendly events all year long. You can even book the truck for your own special event.
ALASKA
Menchnie’s Frozen Yogurt
9000 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 4, Anchorage, AK
Menchie’s welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, making it a great place to enjoy a sweet treat with your pup. Get a waffle bowl or cone for yourself and one for your dog. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available for dogs and humans with certain food sensitivities.
ARIZONA
The Screamery
50 South Houghton Road, Suite 120 Tucson, AZ 85748
https://www.thescreamery.com/
This dog-friendly ice cream shop has outdoor tables where humans and pups enjoy locally made ice cream made with hormone-free milk and all-natural ingredients. Load up your pups and head to Tucson for a delicious creamy treat.
ARKANSAS
Purple Cow
11602 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211
https://www.purplecowlr.com/
Dogs can’t resist delicious ice cream flavors like peanut butter and jelly and purple vanilla—and humans love the flavors just as much! Enjoy the breeze on the pet-friendly patio and order a hot dog or two for your furry friend before he indulges in his frozen treat.
CALIFORNIA
Two Dog Night Creamery
9240 Old Redwood Hwy #100, Windsor, CA 95492
https://www.twodognightcreamery.com/
Liquid nitrogen makes the creamiest ice cream you’ll ever taste, and you and your canine family members can indulge together at Two Dog Night Creamery. Grab a pet-friendly outdoor table and choose from popular flavors, such as Dry Creek Peach Cobbler, Cold Brew Coffee Float, Summer Mango, and Dole Pineapple Float.
COLORADO
Good Times
3909 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206
https://www.sidewalkdog.com/business/good-times/
Craving a burger? Don’t leave your dog at home! Head to Denver’s Good Times, where you can feast on humanely raised burgers and chicken, and your dog can celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a PawBender: a frozen custard treat topped with a dog biscuit and peanut butter. As if giving your pooch a delicious frozen treat wasn’t enough, Good Times donates a portion of all PawBender sales to animal charities, including Dumb Friends League, Freedom Service Dogs of America, and the Larimer Humane Society.
CONNECTICUT
Ferris Acres Creamery
144 Sugar Street Newtown, CT
https://www.ferrisacrescreamery.com/
This area in Connecticut was once home to many dairy farms. Today, only one working dairy farm remains, and it’s where you’ll find Ferris Acres Creamery. Premium ice cream is made fresh every day from family recipes. Pets are welcome at the outdoor tables, and Ferris Acres sells a special dog treat ice cream your pet will love!
DELAWARE
Salty Paws
149 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
https://www.facebook.com/Saltypawsrehoboth/
Many of the entries on our list are traditional ice cream shops that are pet-friendly—but Salty Paws is just for dogs! This brand has locations in several states (you’ll see other Salty Paws further down on our list!) If you’re lucky enough to have one near you, stop by and watch your pet enjoy ice cream that’s healthy for dogs, including irresistible flavors like Maple Bacon, Blueberry & Peanut Butter, and many more. The shop features a doggy bakery where you can stock up on treats. Salty Paws also hosts doggy birthday parties so you can celebrate your pet’s big day in style!
FLORIDA
Salty Paws
362 Main Street Dunedin, FL and
507 E Atlantic Ave Delray Beach, FL
https://www.saltypawsdunedin.com/
https://www.saltypawsdelraybeach.com/
Your dog deserves a visit to a sweet spot designed just for him, and that’s what Salty Paws delivers! Florida pet owners are lucky enough to have some Salty Paws locations nearby, including the locations listed above. Doggy ice cream in lots of flavors, baked doggy treats, and special events held throughout the year are on the menu! Check the main Salty Paws website for more locations as new franchises are added often!
GEORGIA
Leopold’s
212 E. Broughton Street Savannah, GA
https://www.leopoldsicecream.com/
It was 1919 when Leopold’s scooped their first ice cream cone. More than 100 years later, they still serve throwback flavors for people, including tutti frutti—but it’s not just human customers who love visiting this class ice cream shop! Leopold’s welcomes pets and serves a special dog sundae made with delicious vanilla ice cream and topped with Ollie B. Biscuit!
HAWAII
Scoop of Paradise
66-145 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI
Scoop of Paradise loves when pet parents bring their dogs along, and four-legged visitors are welcome inside the shop! You and your pet will enjoy your choice of more than 50 flavors, including unique offerings like Blue Moon of Waimea and Rosemary Lemon. Mochi and sorbet are also on the menu, and you and your pup can choose from a cup or a homemade waffle cone.
IDAHO
Blue Cow Frozen Yogurt
2333 S. Apple Street Boise, ID 83706
http://bluecowfrozenyogurt.com/
Creating your ice cream treat is half the fun at this self-serve frozen yogurt shop! Blue Cow Frozen Yogurt welcomes pets at their outdoor tables, so you and your dog can enjoy a frosty snack together. Choose from many flavors along with a huge selection of toppings. You can also grab a bubble tea or latte to sip on while your dog enjoys his frozen yogurt.
ILLINOIS
The Plush Horse
12301 S 86th Ave, Palos Park, IL
https://www.theplushhorse.com/
You’ll find much more than chocolate and vanilla at The Plush Horse! This dog-friendly ice cream shop offers a long list of flavors, including Italian Lemonade, Rum Raisin, Cake Batter, Baby Shark, Chicago Pot Hole, Bubble Gum, and dozens more! Add toppings, such as crushed Oreos, hot fudge, caramel, gummy bears, and many others. Vegan options are available, and the spot has 10 outdoor tables where you can enjoy your ice cream with your pet.
INDIANA
Mayberry Malt & Coffee Shop
709 Front St, Clay City, IN, US, 47841
https://www.facebook.com/Mayberry-Malt-Coffee-Shoppe-2264290707191949/
Bring your pooch and grab an outdoor table where you can enjoy delicious soft-serve and hand-dipped ice cream, malts, and shakes. You can also feast on burgers, nachos, and other snacks. Share your plate of food and ice cream cone with your pet or order him his very own pup cup.
IOWA
Snookie’s Malt Shop
1810 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA
This family-owned shop caters to their canine visitors as much as their human guests! That’s why they give dogs a free pup cone! Your dog will love his frosty treat just as much as you’ll love choosing from the many flavors they offer. Snookie’s is a favorite spot of locals, and it only takes one visit to see why!
KANSAS
Summer Salt Ice Cream Co.
4051 Somerset Drive Prairie Village, KS
https://www.instagram.com/summersalticecreamco/?hl=en
Walk up to the window of this pet-friendly ice cream and choose from a large selection of frozen treats for you and for your pup! The doggy menu includes Pupsicles, a sweet watermelon treat, and Woof Cream, a bowl of vanilla ice cream. The Pupsicles are homemade by the owners of Summer Salt Ice Cream Co. This spot will quickly become your go-to place when you want to enjoy ice cream with your dog.
KENTUCKY
Roll Over Rolled Ice Cream
169 E Main Street Morehead, KY
Lots of ice cream shops welcome dogs but Roll Over Rolled Ice Cream goes above and beyond to ensure your pet has an excellent experience. Your dog can enjoy any of the many ice cream flavors on offer, or he can opt for the Treat Flight, which includes a combination of frozen treats and handmade dog cookies.
LOUISIANA
Tutti Frutti
6300 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Your dog’s tail will be wagging when he knows you’re heading to Tutti Fruitti! They sell a selection of ice cream products crafted just for dogs, making Tutti Frutti a must-stop place on a hot summer day—or any time! Grab one of the outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy your treats together.
MAINE
Dunne’s Ice Cream
214 Nubble Rd, York, ME
https://dunnesicecream.com/
Maine-inspired flavors, such as Maine Whoopie Pie and Wild Maine Blueberry, are on the menu at Dunne’s Ice Cream! Other top options include Orange Pineapple, Indian Pudding, Chocolate Extreme, Maine Tracks, and dozens more. Sorbets, yogurts, and smoothies are also available, along with a Dole Whip! Choose an outdoor table where you can spend time with your four-legged friend.
MARYLAND
Salty Paws
8 Francis Street Annapolis, MD
https://www.saltypawsannapolis.com/
This isn’t an ice cream shop that allows dogs—it’s one that was created just for them! Bring your pet by to choose from several ice cream flavors dogs love. Seat your dog at a table if he’d like, or he’s welcome to eat on the floor. Looking for a spot to hold a birthday party for your pet? This doggy ice cream parlor is the place for that, too!
MASSACHUSETTS
Anne’s Dairy Drive-In
360 East Main Street Orange, MA
https://www.facebook.com/annesdairydrivein/
You’ll feel like you stepped back in time when you visit Anne’s Dairy Drive-In! The nostalgic look and incredibly delicious flavors—50 of them!!—draw people from miles around. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables, and Anne’s sells doggie sundaes so your pet can enjoy his own tasty treat.
MICHIGAN
Stuart’s
41390 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI
https://www.stuartsofnovi.com/
Stuart’s is a great place to go on a hot summer day, and dogs are welcome at the outside tables, so you can bring the whole family along! Choose from hand-scooped or soft serve ice cream, along with yogurt and custard. Order your pooch a doggie sundae or a vanilla pup cup that features a few milk bones on top. This dog-friendly ice cream shop in Michigan will become your favorite summer tradition!
MINNESOTA
Fletcher’s Ice Cream
1509 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
https://www.fletchersicecream.com/
Bring your pet to Fletcher’s Ice Cream, where you can both enjoy some of the best ice cream in Minnesota. They offer delicious dog ice cream with a special treat on top. The humans in your group will have a choice of many tempting flavors, and they also offer vegan and dairy-free options.
MISSISSIPPI
Quake’s Ice Creamery
1922 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS
http://www.quakesicecreamery.com/
The staff at Quake’s Ice Creamery loves dogs, and your dog will love the free pup scoops they’ll get when you visit. The walk-up window makes it easy to order with your dogs in tow, and you’ll have your choice of many flavors. Return again and again with your pet, so you can try them all!
MISSOURI
The Baked Bear
343 N Main Street St. Charles, MO, US, 63301
https://www.thebakedbear.com/st-louis/
If you love gourmet, hand-crafted ice cream, The Baked Bear is a Missouri ice cream shop you don’t want to miss. Custom ice cream sandwiches crafted with fresh baked cookies are reason enough to plan a visit. The dog-friendly patio tables are the perfect spot to enjoy your treat while your dog devours his pup cup. Another perk is that the area around the Baked Bear has several other dog-friendly stores.
MONTANA
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
419 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT
https://www.sweetpeaksicecream.com/
Handmade ice cream crafted from quality, local ingredients, interesting flavors, and friendly staff make this dog-friendly ice cream shop in Montana worth a visit! Humans can feast on Huckleberry to Grasshopper Mint, Campfire S’Mores, Flathead Cherry Chocolate, and many more. They even have ice cream flavors your dog will love, including beef and chicken. Yum!
NEBRASKA
DogGurt
6918 39th Avenue Bellevue, NE
https://www.doggurt.com/#/
It’s all about the dogs at DogGurt! Help your pet choose from all kinds of frozen treats, including some infused with CBD. Flavors include Peanut Butter Bacon, Pumpkin, Apple Bacon, Sweet Potato Bacon, and more. All are made with quality ingredients and contain no sugar, fillers, or preservatives. Want to treat the neighborhood dogs to something special? Rent the DogGurt mobile to come to you!
NEVADA
U Swirl Frozen Yogurt
9795 W Charleston Blvd #101, Las Vegas, NV
https://www.facebook.com/uswirlcharlestonlasvegas
U Swirl Frozen Yogurt has several locations, including this dog-friendly ice cream shop In Las Vegas. The outdoo tables make this a perfect spot for an outing with your pet. The only problem is that there are so many delicious flavors available that it can be tough to choose! Choose your flavor then add toppings for a custom treat.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Ice Cream Delights
73 Main Street Lincoln, NH
https://www.facebook.com/icecreamdelightsnh/
It’s easy to see why humans love visiting Ice Cream Delights. They offer a delicious array of ice cream, yogurt, milkshakes, and more. Pet-friendly tables with umbrellas keep you and your dog out of the sun while you enjoy your treats. Your dog’s tail will be wagging while he feasts on his custard pup cup topped with a tasty dog treat.
NEW JERSEY
Salty Paws
276 96th Street Stone Harbor, NJ
https://saltypawsstoneharbor.com
The dog ice cream bar franchise has made its mark in New Jersey, and Salty Paws in Stone Harbor is a fun place to bring your pet for a special treat! It’s all about the dogs at Salty Paws, and he’ll have his choice of many flavors, which can be selected from behind the glass. Waffle cones and bones are on offer, as are dozens of toppings. Whether your pet enjoys his ice cream seated at a table or on the floor, he’s sure to love every bite!
NEW MEXICO
Three Dog Bakery
9821 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM
https://www.3dogbakeryabq.com/
This bakery sells ice cream wafers for dogs in fun flavors like Neapolitan, Puppy Tracks, and Cookie Dough. The shop also sells other treats for dogs, such as Bow Wow Bon Bons, Chow-Co Tacos, Ciao Wow Cheese Pizza, Cheese Sticks, and Celebrate Cakes. Visit once, and it will become your dog’s favorite place!
NEW YORK
Ollie’s Ice Cream + Stuff
158 Irving Avenue Brooklyn, NY
https://www.instagram.com/olliesbk/?hl=en
Ollie’s calls itself an ice cream shop for dogs and their humans, and that commitment to their four-legged customers shows in the top dog ice cream flavor: Peanut Butter Pumpkin Butt. This sugar-free, fat-free treat is made with quality ingredients and is easy to digest. Humans don’t have to feel left out as they sell delicious vegan ice cream for them as well. Your dog can even take a dip in the wading pool Ollie’s puts out during the summer months. If you get lucky, you might run into Instafamous dog Simon. He’s the owners’ pup and has almost 80,000 followers on Instagram.
NORTH CAROLINA
The Hop
Four locations in North Carolina. See the website for addresses
https://hopicecreamnc.com/ice-cream-for-dogs
For well over a decade, the crew at The Hop has been making crafting doggy ice cream as well as some treats for humans! Enjoy ice cream at this dog-friendly ice cream shop in North Carolina and take some home. You’ll always find prepackaged all-natural frozen yogurt at the shops.
NORTH DAKOTA
Three Dog Bakery
465 32nd Ave E West Fargo, North Dakota
https://threedog.com/bakery/fargo/
You want the best for your dog, so you’ll love the selection found at Three Dog Bakery. The treats, like Collie Cannoli, and Woofie Pies, found at this doggy bakery are crafted by pastry chefs using wholesome ingredients. It’s a great place to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Three Dog Bakery’s Lickety Split ice cream for dogs in flavors they’ll love, such as grain-free Puppy Tracks, grain-free Snickerpoodle, wheat-free Chicken and Waffles, and more!
OHIO
Ritter’s Frozen Custard
2226 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH
2531 Dayton-Xenia Road Beavercreek, OH
Ritter’s Frozen Custard is a dog-friendly ice cream shop with locations in several states, including the two Ohio locations listed above. The covered outdoor tables are dog-friendly, and your pet will love his bowl of ice cream topped with a dog treat!
OKLAHOMA
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
600 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City
Humans love indulging in delicious frozen yogurt at this OKC spot, and pet-friendly outdoor tables mean you can include your dog in the fun! You and your dog will have your choice of fun flavors like Spa Day Sorbet and My Friends Call Me Cocoa Chocolate, and there are fat-free, no-sugar, and dairy-free options.
OREGON
Frite & Scoop
175 14th St, Astoria, OR
https://www.friteandscoop.com/
The fun flavors of handmade ice cream offered at Frite & Scoop include Sweet Corn Blueberry, Malted Brown Sugar Crunch, Strawberry Mango Sorbet, and others. This spot is also famous for their Twice-Fried Fries, which are offered with an array of savory sauces. While you indulge, your pet can enjoy his own broth-based frozen snack at a shady table. If you’ve never visited this popular spot, load up your pet and head on over for a cool and tasty treat.
PENNSYLVANIA
Salty Paws
4126 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA
https://www.saltypawspittsburgh.com/
Dogs owners in Pittsburgh are lucky enough to have a Salty Paws nearby! This is an ice cream shop just for dogs—and the franchise is popping up in more states every month! Your dog will be the center of the staff’s attention, and they’ll help him choose from several flavors, which can be served in a waffle cone, waffle bowl, or cup. Pups can sit in a chair at one of the tables or on the floor—he’s the boss! Salty Paws also hosts special events throughout the year and is a venue that hosts birthday parties and other celebrations for your dog.
RHODE ISLAND
Dari-Bee
240 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI
At Dari-Bee, they value their four-legged customers as much as their two-legged guests! Take a seat at a pet-friendly table and enjoy your choice of many delicious flavors. They offer cones, sundaes, yogurt, floats, flurry, and slushes, so there is something to satisfy every human and canine sweet tooth!
SOUTH CAROLINA
Pink Mama’s Ice Cream
11 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC
https://pinkmamasicecream.com/
This dog-friendly ice cream shop in South Carolina is the perfect spot to cool off on a hot southern summer day. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables where you can sit and enjoy your choice of dozens of flavors of ice cream. Order a cone or bowl for yourself and a Paw Sundae for your pet!
SOUTH DAKOTA
The Silver Lining Creamery
512 Main St, Rapid City, SD
https://www.silverliningcreamery.com/
One visit is all it takes to see why The Silver Lining Creamery has been called one of the best ice cream shops in South Dakota! Ever-changing flavors, like Boston Black Bread and Watermelon Cucumber, ensure there is always something new to try. All the ice cream dished up at this pet-friendly ice cream shop is handmade and always fresh. Bring your dog along and enjoy your treats together at one of the outdoor tables.
TENNESSEE
Mad Dog’s Creamery & Donuts
3048 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN
and
731 East Parkway Gatlinburg, TN
https://www.maddogscreamery.com/
When you want sweet frozen treats in the Smoky Mountains, head to one of the two Tennessee locations of Maddog’s Creamery. In addition to the handcrafted treats for you—which Thrillist called the best in the Smokies—they also have dog treats, such as donuts and biscuits, and toys to make sure your pet has just as much fun as you do!
TEXAS
Shake’s Frozen Custard
2031 Cypress Creek Rd Cedar Park, TX
Creamy frozen custard is a great way to cool off in the Texas heat, and Shake’s Frozen Custard welcomes pets, so you can beat the heat together with your four-legged family members! While you eat your ice cream, your dog can enjoy his free pup cup!
UTAH
Charlie’s Supreme Ice Cream
1263 N Main St, Logan, UT
Dog-friendly outdoor seating provides a place for you and your pet to enjoy soft serve, malts, shakes, and other frozen treats. Choose from a large selection of flavors and toppings and order a pup cup for your best friend.
VERMONT
Carmen’s Ice Cream
1000 Broad St, Lyndonville, VT
http://www.carmensicecream.com/carmens.php
More than fifty ice cream flavors, 10 outdoor dog-friendly tables, and a selection of other treats, like apple crisps and other baked goodies, make it easy to see why Carmen’s Ice Cream is a popular spot for ice cream outings with your dog. There is a park right next door where your dog can work up an appetite before indulging in a Doggie Dish or Doggie Cone—both of which come topped with a homemade biscuit.
VIRGINIA
Salty Paws
352 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA
https://www.saltypawsvabeach.com/
Salty Paws in Virginia Beach caters to the most spoiled pups with breed-specific celebrations, special holiday events, and the opportunity to host birthday parties for your pets. Outside of those events, the doggy ice cream shop offers a large selection of frozen treats just for your pet. If you want ice cream for yourself, you’ll have to go somewhere else, because Salty Paws is all about the dogs! It’s sure to be one of your pet’s favorite places.
WASHINGTON
The Scoop Spokane
1001 W 25th Ave, Spokane, WA
http://www.thescoopspokane.com/
The Scoop Spokane is a dog-friendly ice cream shop in Washington state that uses liquid nitrogen to make their creamy frozen treats. The many available ice cream flavors are made with premium ingredients. They rotate their selection, so you can always find something new to try. Popular flavors include Banoffee Pie, Vegan Mud Pie, Key Lime Pie, and many others. Pets are welcome at the benches and outdoor tables, where they can also indulge in a sweet treat!
WEST VIRGINIA
Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
225 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
http://ellensicecream.com/
Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream is a dog-friendly ice cream shop in West Virginia that uses quality ingredients to craft their delicious selection of flavors. Ellen’s welcomes four-legged guests at the outside tables. Bring your pet on a fun outing and get him his own pup cup while you enjoy a baked good or an ice cream treat.
WISCONSIN
Not Licked Yet
4054 Main St, Fish Creek, WI
https://www.facebook.com/Not-Licked-Yet-Frozen-Custard-123928440962790
Follow Not Licked Yet on Facebook, where they post their flavor of the day. When you see a flavor that sounds good, load up your dog and head over to this pet-friendly ice cream shop in Wisconsin, where you can both enjoy delicious ice cream. Get a scoop or two for yourself and a puppy cone for your dog and eat your treats together at the outdoor tables.
WYOMING
Old Mill Ice Cream
15 Cedar Creek Rd, Thayne, WY
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Ice-Cream-Shop/Old-Mill-Ice-Cream-Shop-189357501133610/
The friendly staff at this pet-friendly ice cream shop in Wisconsin is happy to dish up sweet treats to both you and your dog! Fun flavors, including Black Licorice and German Chocolate, will make Old Mill Ice Cream one of your favorite ice cream spots, and the Doggie Cup will have your pet wagging his tail in anticipation as soon as you pull up!
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