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The Highest-Rated Ice Cream Shops In Every State

Here's where to get your summer fix.

Headshot of Shana LynchBy Shana Lynch
Iowa - PureWow
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With help from our friends over at FourSquare, the city guide app, we rounded up the top-rated ice cream shop in each state. Did your favorite make the cut?

1

Alabama

Alabama - Lisa B.
FourSquare User Lisa B.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Prattville

"Great service. I've never had an ice cream that wasn't great. White Turtle, salted caramel, and raspberry chocolate truffle are my favorites." -FourSquare user Rachel Smitherman

2

Alaska

Alaska - Valinda
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Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream, Fairbanks

"Nothing beats Rum Raisin. Holy cow it's amazing!" -FourSquare user Cathy Silva-Pearson

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3

Arizona

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Churn, Phoenix

"Some of the best ice cream I've ever had! Very rich and creamy. unique flavors like Vietnamese Coffee are cool too." -FourSquare user Nam Luu

4

Arkansas

Arkansas - Celeste G.
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Andy's Frozen Custard, Rogers

"All I can say is good, good, good. I will be back!!! Excellent" -FourSquare user Kenya Moore

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5

California

California - David L.
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Bi-Rite Creamery, San Francisco

"Love the place. Their ice cream is super creamy. Love when they add salted caramel on any thing. Don't miss out on their baked goods." -FourSquare user Adnan Manjal

6

Colorado

Colorado - M E.
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Sweet Action Ice Cream, Denver

"The best ice cream and sorbet we found in all of Denver. The staff is friendly, and the owners are generous. And I believe everything in the shop is biodegradable. Awesome shop all the way around." -FourSquare user Alexisse

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7

Connecticut

Connecticut - Ron
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The Collins Creamery, Enfield

"The best ice cream I have ever had. Period." -FourSquare user Kyle N.

8

Washington, D.C.

DC - Ice Cream Jubille
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Ice Cream Jubilee, Washington, D.C.

"If you want amazing quality ice cream then this is a must. I come here almost every week to get either a pint or cone. Almost every flavor doesn't disappoint. TRUST." -FourSquare user Cassie P.

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9

Delaware

Delaware - Woodside Farm Creamery
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Woodside Farm Creamery, Hockessin

"Their chocolate ice cream is on point! Plus often have live folk music near the picnic tables." -FourSquare user Bart Shanahan

10

Florida

Florida - Grant S.
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ChillN Nitrogen Ice Cream, Miami

"It was unique! It's amazing watching while the prepare you ice-cream just in front of you!" -FourSquare user Rui Teixeira

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11

Georgia

Georgia - Yoshiko S.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Atlanta

"So hard to resist when you smell the fresh cones! Always a line but it's worth it!" -FourSquare user Carolina

12

Hawaii

Hawaii - Raelinn D.
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Ono Gelato Company, Lahaina

"Very good gelato—check out the tropical flavors—and coffee. Definitely take a seat on their rear deck to take in the view while you eat." -FourSquare user Hooeyspewer

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13

Idaho

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Reed's Dairy Inc., Idaho Falls

"Best ice cream ever!!! Very generous scoops, Creamy, flavorful. The cookies and cream had huge chunks of cookie! You get a ton of bang for your buck!!!" -FourSquare user Samantha Leitner

14

Illinois

Illinois - Tom M.
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Lickity Split, Chicago

"Awesome and classic ice cream parlor. Traditional flavors served up in a cool atmosphere." -FourSquare user Fernando Covas

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15

Indiana

Indiana - B.J. B.
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BRICS, Indianapolis

"Best ice cream ever!" -FourSquare user Stephon Gilder

16

Iowa

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Whitey's Ice Cream, Bettendorf

"Best ice cream in the world ... my favorite is chocolate strawberry oreo shake....try it its amazing!" -FourSquare user Danielle White

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17

Kansas

Kansas - Blaine S.
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Sylas and Maddy's, Olathe

"Try anything! It's all amazing. And if you haven't been able to find a combination before and they don't have it, suggest it. They add new flavors all the time." -FourSquare user Tiffaney Grimes

18

Kentucky

Kentucky - Melanie R.
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Dairy Kastle, Louisville

"Get the FAT ELVIS! Awesome peanut butter and banana shake! INCREDIBLE!" -FourSquare user Carol Schroerlucke

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19

Louisiana

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Creole Creamery, New Orleans

"Absolutely my all-time favorite ice cream place. Great tastes and great service.Chocwork Orange is my favorite." -FourSquare user Mark Rubenstein

20

Maine

Maine - Ryan M.
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The Gelato Fiasco Old Port, Portland

"Excellent gelato. Friendly and helpful staff that let you try anything and everything. Recommend the strawberry balsamic or dark chocolate caramel sea salt. Wild MaineBlueberry also very good." -FourSquare user Greg G.

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