Clark County doesn’t do boring ice cream. Around here, you’ll find scoop shops serving flavors like mountain huckleberry pie, honey vanilla with orange soda, and Arbequina olive oil.
Some are dairy-free. Some are very innovative. All of them have serious personality.
If you’re on the hunt for a sweet treat that’s anything but ordinary, these six local ice cream spots are absolutely worth checking out, even if there’s a bit of a line.
Ono’s Hawaiian Shave Ice & Flavor Burst Soft Serve
This spot is just pure joy. They mash up soft serve and Hawaiian shaved ice into one super fun dessert. You pick your soft serve base, top it with fluffy shave ice, and layer on up to three syrups.
Add on toppings like marshmallow sauce, snow cap, or even Mike’s Hot Honey. The combos are endless and totally customizable. It’s sweet, cold, and just really fun to eat.
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is known for bold, imaginative flavors and perfectly warm waffle cones. Staples like chocolate gooey brownie and freckled mint chip never disappoint, but seasonal releases like the summer pie series always spark curiosity.
Vegan and gluten-free options are plentiful, and don’t miss cult favorites like Arbequina olive oil or pear and blue cheese. Pro tip: ask for a waffle bowl. It’s not on the menu, but it’s worth it.
Ice Cream Renaissance
This place is a total Clark County classic. It’s cozy, charming, and full of personality. They make their ice cream fresh daily using Alpenrose dairy and real local ingredients—so no corn syrup here.
You’ll find creative flavors and great classics, but don’t skip the ice cream floats. A scoop of honey vanilla floating in orange soda is like pure summer in a glass. Who needs the ice cream truck when you’ve got this?
Eight Cow Creamery
This Ridgefield gem started out of a little mobile truck and quickly became a local favorite. Eight Cow Creamery makes their small batch ice cream using Alpenrose dairy and local ingredients.
Their summer specials are a must, especially the POG sorbet (passion fruit, orange, guava) and the Mountain Huckleberry Pie. It’s the kind of ice cream that makes you pause mid-bite because wow, that’s good. Everything’s made with care, and it shows.
Paleteria La Super
Looking for something cool and affordable? Paleteria La Super has $1 paletas that are packed in huge flavors. This is the place for authentic Mexican frozen treats like mango chile, strawberry cream, and watermelon.
The mangonadas and diabloros are fresh, spicy, sweet, and seriously addictive. It’s a no-frills shop with amazing service. You won’t find flavors like this anywhere else in town.
Sorridi Gelato
Sorridi means “smile,” and you’ll definitely do that when you try this gelato. It’s made fresh in small batches using just a few simple ingredients. The texture is super creamy, and it has less fat than your usual scoop.
Try the Snickerdoodle if it’s available because it’s unreal. They rotate flavors often, so there’s always something new to sample. And yes, they want you to sample.
Plan Your Own Ice Cream Adventure
There’s no shortage of great ice cream in Clark County, but these six spots really stand out. Each one brings something different to the table, from nostalgic scoops to bold, unexpected flavors.
If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the time to map out your own little ice cream tour. Bring a friend, try something weird, and don’t skip the waffle cone. You’ll probably find a new favorite and maybe even a new craving.
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