Ice cream is super important during the summer months. It brings back a million memories from your youth while creating some for your little brats who finally chilled out long enough to order some Moose Tracks.



It’s a rite of passage. And, even if you want to feed your kids healthy stuff most of the time, it’s a treat that isn’t exactly super bad for them, provided you don’t let them eat it every day. Seriously, moderation people.

We recently asked our Facebook fans for some suggestions on this, so, thank you for your help!

Believe it or not, there are scores of great places in Lehigh Valley for ice cream. We’re going to list the Top 15 Ice Cream Spots in tiered order.

Be sure to let us know if we missed any, of if you think your ice cream place should have been ranked higher. It won’t change our list, but you can feel good about fighting for what you love.

1-5 THE TOP TIER

These are the best of the best and the spots you absolutely MUST try if you want to have the best ice cream in the area.

1. The Cup, Bethlehem Dairy Store, 1430 Linden Street, Bethlehem.

The Cup is, just barely, the best spot for ice cream in Lehigh Valley. It narrowly edges out some of the other top tier ice cream spots based on its iconic location, its 85-year history, and it’s bevy of flavors.



Sitting outside on one of the benches with your family after ordering a huge waffle cone is one of the best times of summer. Oh, and they also have a south Bethlehem location to boot.

2. O Wow Cow Creamery, 4105 Durham Road, Ottsville

Cue the “It’s not in the Lehigh Valley” people. Sure, it’s a bit south of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton (about 15 miles or so) but isn’t part of getting ice cream the experience?

Judging by some of the comments on our Facebook page regarding O Wow Cow, you could easily make a case for it taking the top spot, but the fact that it’s just too far out of the way for a Lehigh Valley family to simply hop over after a tee-ball game, it has to go down a notch. Sorry, O Wow Cow.

3. The Inside Scoop, 301 N. 3rd Street, Coopersburg

People absolutely adore The Inside Scoop. In fact, if you live in, or anywhere near, Coopersburg and you don’t make at least one summer pilgrimage to The Scoop, they may try to run you out of town.

The indoor seating combined with a new pork and bbq ribs options (I know, it’s not ice cream, but it’s a plus) puts The Inside Scoop easily near the top.

4. Bank Street Creamery, 16 S Bank Street, Easton (Formerly The Purple Cow)

Nestled in one of the more unique spots for an ice cream spot in Lehigh Valley, Bank Street Creamery is Easton’s number one ice cream spot (and probably Phillipsburg’s, too.)

They have some really interesting flavors and, again, the Bank Street location is one of the coolest to hang out with and eat some ice cream.

It was formerly called the Purple Cow and was the first place I ever had garlic ice cream. No lie.

5. Nuts About Ice Cream, 1124 Linden Street, Bethlehem

There are many who would place “Nuts” above The Cup, but, it just doesn’t have the same curbside appeal as its competition down the street. In fact, if you squint, you can see these two ice cream spots from one another.

Located right across the street from Liberty High School, this one has a place in many a kid’s heart and allows you to order some crazy flavors as well. It also has one of the best interiors, making it a perfect place to visit even on not so sunny days.

6-10 SECOND TIER

These are ice cream spots that are still pretty awesome and definitely worth your time, they may just be a bit off the beaten path or maybe don’t have as much selection as the top guys. But, still, seriously, go there.

6. The Spot, 4250 Hecktown Road, Bethlehem

The Spot has almost zero pretense. In fact, if you’re not looking for it, you’re probably going to miss it. They don’t even have a real Facebook page, yet people still post on it time and time again.

The Spot is aptly named. It’s a little spot with great ice cream, yummy hot dogs, and fun times.

7. Premise Maid Ice Cream and Chocolates, 10860 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville

If you’re looking for something slightly more… mature… Premise Maid is your bet. They have some pretty interesting waffle bowls and definitely don’t skimp on their chocolates, which are also a good bet for Valentine’s Day (just hinting to the dudes is all.)

Premise Maid is also great for adults who want to get their ice cream fix but don’t want to be around one zillion children screaming.

8. The Ice Cream Lab, 350 S Best Avenue, Suite E, Walnutport

The Ice Cream Lab is a bit different in that it specializes in birthday parties and the like. However, the sheer amount of different concoctions you can make puts it high on the list.

It’s worth looking into if your kid has a summer birthday party and you want to keep it creative.

9. King Kone, 5503 Macarthur Road, Whitehall

“Go big or go home” could be the motto for King Kone which prides itself in its, you guessed it, King Kone.



King Kone is one of the only great ice cream spots in the Whitehall area, so be happy you have it, you crazy Whitehalians!

10. Crystal Spring Farm, 3550 Bellview Road, Schnecksville

Perhaps the best spot you haven’t heard of yet, Crystal Spring is fresh, fresh, fresh and it’s also a great place to pick up a few other grocery items while you’re there.

And, people love it, look…

10-15 THIRD TIER

No shame here, these are just the best of the rest. Obviously, people love some of these spots and you should give them a shot.

If anyone makes it to all of these places, I will give you a sticker and will also bow in awe at your lactose processing skills.

11. Penn State Creamery at the Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street, Bethlehem

Tucked away, but accessible from the street, in the Hotel Bethlehem, do yourself a favor and stop in here for some shopping and great ice cream.

12. Longacre Dairy Store, 1445 Route 100, Barto

Tradition at its finest. Stop in and experience what ice cream is all about: fun and family.

13. Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Cafe, 492 E Main Street, Pen Argyl

Who wouldn’t want to eat at a place called Emmy Lou’s? And, if your in Pen Argyl (or near it) this is about as much “summer” as summer gets.

14. Ice Cream World, 3512 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown

Right across from Dorney Park, it’s a great after park spot, If you haven’t spent all of your vacation money already.

15. Claude’s Creamery, 289 Delaware Ave, Palmerton

Up a bit north? Roll into Claude’s Creamery to get your ice cream fix fulfilled. Another great place with ample indoor seating.

Well, there you have it, Lehigh Valley with Love’s ice cream round up. Let us know if we missed any! Thank you!