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A Guide to Denver's Best Ice Cream

Posted on July 24, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Peyton Garcia

Peyton Garcia

A Liks Ice Cream employee holds a triple scoop ice cream cone.

Grab a triple scoop at Liks. (Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

We’ve got the ~scoop~ on Denver’s best ice cream shops. From nostalgic neighborhood parlors to small-batch artisans, there’s a flavor out there for every taste and occasion. Cone appétit! 😉

Classic Faves

📍 Location: Wash Park (799 S. University Blvd.)

😍 Why we love it: The vintage parlor vibes

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Triple Death Chocolate; Cappuccino Crunch

📍 Locations: Cheesman Park, Conifer

😍 Why we love it: The old-school service

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Graham Cracker Station; Honey-Vanilla

📍 Location: South Park Hill (5135 E Colfax Ave.)

😍 Why we love it: The ice cream waffle tacos and affogatos

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Blue Moon; Brotherfinger

An ice cream shake topped with Fruity Pebbles and whipped cream.

Try something completely off-the-wall at MyKings Ice Cream. (Provided by MyKings Ice Cream)

Unique and Unexpected

📍 Locations: Hilltop, Five Points, Central Park, Berkeley

😍 Why we love it: The ice cream flights and bombe cakes

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Basil with Blackberry Swirl; Earl Grey & Shortbread

📍 Locations: North Park Hill, Wheat Ridge

😍 Why we love it: The ultra rich and creamy New England-style recipe

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Roasted Banana; Honey Lavender

📍 Location: Rosedale (2423 S Downing St.)

😍 Why we love it: The daring ice cream sammie combos (and the smash burgers!)

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Cookies & Cream; Ube

📍 Location: Skyland (2851 Colorado Blvd.)

😍 Why we love it: The candy-loaded milkshakes and dessert nachos!

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Golden Oreo; Superman

a single scoop cone with sprinkles outside the Little Man giant milk can in LoHi.

Order a single scoop with sprinkles from Denver’s ice cream king, Little Man Ice Cream. (Provided by Little Man Ice Cream)

Reigning Champs

📍 Locations: LoHi, West Colfax, Fort Collins, Central Park, South Park Hill, Congress Park, Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village, DIA

😍 Why we love it: 10 locations with 10 distinct themes

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Salted Oreo; Space Junkie

📍 Locations: Longmont, Louisville, North Boulder, South Boulder Platt Park, Stanley Marketplace, Highlands

😍 Why we love it: The sundaes, shakes, and floats

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Raspberry Chocolate Chip; Oatmeal Cookie

📍 Locations: Speer, North Cap Hill, Wash Park, Jefferson Park

😍 Why we love it: The commitment to sustainability through 100% wind-powered operations and locally sourced ingredients

🍨 Fan-favorite flavors: Stranahan’s Whiskey Brickle; Salted Butterscotch

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