July is National Ice Cream Month! With Colorado summer in full swing, all you need is a sweet treat to beat the heat. From handmade, to vegan, to rolled, Denver is doing it right, offering so many options - it's hard to choose! Here are some of our favorite local spots in the area.
Little Man Ice Cream- 2620 16th Street, Denver, CO
You can spot it a mile away with its 28-foot giant milk can in the Lower Highland neighborhood. Since opening in 2008, Little Man has expanded into the Denver community with a total of 7 different locations. Coolest part? Each site comes up with its own philanthropic mission so that an important cause is supported with every scoop sold. From food and agriculture programs to children's education and women's rights, you can feel even better about eating your dessert.
Sweet Action- 52 Broadway, Denver, CO
What's even sweeter about Sweet Action, aside from their incredible flavors, is their obvious dedication to sustainable business practices. Not only is their high-quality dairy from a local Longmont Farm, but they were also one of the first Windsource commercial customers, and now their entire operation runs on wind energy! Stop by their first location in the Baker neighborhood or one of their other four locations.
Happy Cones Co.- 5505 W 20th Avenue, Suite 190, Edgewater, CO
Happy Cones brings the outback to Denver with their signature New Zealand Style Fruit Ice Cream. Before your eyes, you'll see the traditional homemade sweet cream base transform into a fresh fruit tropical treat! Known as Real Fruit Ice Cream, this classic NZ tradition is a hit on hot summer days and perfect for kiddos. No need to feel guilty about stopping by Happy Cones!
Smith + Canon- 2260 East Colfax Avenue #102, Denver, CO
Coffee + Ice Cream? Talk about the perfect combo. Expand your ice cream horizon and coffee palette at this unique local eatery, Smith + Canon. They feature premier drip coffee and espresso, alongside 11 signature tantalizing flavors like Strawbanero, a strawberry habanero blend, voted Denver's Favorite Hot Food by 5280, to the recipe that got S+C on the map, Dew Sabi, a delicate blend of honeydew and wasabi. You won't want to miss this spot in Chessman Park.
Sweet Cow- 3475 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
Visit the Moo Crew at one of their many spotsthroughout Denver, including theHighlandsand Stanley Market Place locations, for small-batched creamy goodness. In addition to their nine staple daily flavors, they're constantly pushing the envelope with different variations of the favorite sweet treat. Their latest feature- Frosted Flakes, gives nostalgic feels all day long.
MilkRoll Creamery- 3500 E. Colfax Ave, Unit B, Denver CO
Have you seen those ice cream roll-ups all over Instagram and
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream-799 S University Blvd, Denver, CO
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is a longstanding institution in Denver, serving sweet treats for over 35 years. Its iconic location on University Blvd. always seems to have a line out the door under the classic red and white striped awning, reading the words, "Yes, We Make It Here." This local, family-owned favorite, offers 50+ flavors that rotate daily including sorbets, sherberts, and yogurts. You'll easily fall in love with a new flavor each visit.
Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato- 4940 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, CO
What's scooping in Greenwood Village? Why the award-winning Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato. Its mission is to provide a friendly place for people in the community to come together, have fun, and eat the best ice cream they've ever had. That goes for your furry friends, too! They offer plenty of pup-friendly frozen treats, perfect after a long walk. While you treat your pup, treat yourself to a cup of the Salted Caramel Oreo, you won't be disappointed.
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