{"id":197236,"date":"2026-05-19T23:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197236\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T23:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:53:30","slug":"10-erie-area-ice-cream-spots-families-should-try-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197236\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Erie-Area Ice Cream Spots Families Should Try This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer in Erie just tastes better with ice cream.<\/p>\n

From neighborhood ice cream trucks and classic roadside stands to orange-vanilla twists, homemade ice cream, root beer floats, and colorful frozen treats, Erie-area families have plenty of sweet ways to cool off.<\/p>\n

We recently asked Erie-area families to share some of their favorite local ice cream spots. While we could never fit every beloved stand, shop, and truck into one article, these are 10 Erie-area frozen treat stops families mentioned, search for, and love returning to summer after summer.<\/p>\n

Did we miss your family\u2019s favorite? Tell us! There are so many great ice cream spots in Erie County, and every family seems to have their own summer tradition.<\/p>\n

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1. Alsie\u2019s Ice Cream TruckGourmet ice cream sandwiches, neighborhood routes, and treats for everyone<\/p>\n

Where: Erie neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Request through the Alsie\u2019s app<\/a><\/p>\n

One of Erie’s newest additions to the ice cream scene has quickly become one of your favorites. If your kids hear an Alsie\u2019s truck coming down the street, you already know the excitement level.<\/p>\n

Alsie\u2019s is a tech-enabled ice cream truck serving Erie neighborhoods and surrounding areas with gourmet ice cream sandwiches, small-batch popsicles, and classic ice cream truck favorites. Families can download the Alsie\u2019s app to get notified when a truck is nearby \u2014 and even request a visit to their neighborhood.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest reasons parents love Alsie\u2019s? They make it easier for more kids to say yes to a treat. Alsie\u2019s has dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and dye-free options always available, with all treats pre-packaged.<\/p>\n

Alsie\u2019s can also be booked for all kinds of summer fun, including birthday parties, pool days, school events, graduation parties, corporate lunches, community events, and more. For smaller groups or indoor events, the Alsie\u2019s ice cream cart is also available to book.<\/p>\n

Why families love it: Alsie\u2019s brings the ice cream truck magic directly to your neighborhood, party, or event \u2014 with options that work for more families.<\/p>\n

Book Alsie\u2019s or get the app to see when they\u2019re near you\u00a0<\/a>\u2192<\/p>\n

2. CreamlandA classic Erie summer stop for sundaes and cones<\/p>\n

Where: 6221 W. Ridge Road<\/p>\n

Creamland has been part of Erie summers for years, and local families still rave about it. It\u2019s one of those places that just feels like summer the second you pull into the parking lot.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Big sundaes, classic cones, and old-school ice cream stand vibes.<\/p>\n

3. Niagara CreameryLocally made ice cream and fun flavor flights<\/p>\n

Where: 804 E. 38th Street<\/p>\n

Niagara Creamery is a fun pick for families who love trying new flavors. Their ice cream flights are especially popular with kids who can never pick just one.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Small-batch ice cream and flavor flights.<\/p>\n

4. Sara\u2019sThe famous orange-vanilla twist near Presque Isle<\/p>\n

Where: 25 Peninsula Drive<\/p>\n

A Presque Isle beach day and a stop at Sara\u2019s just go together. The retro drive-in feel and iconic orange-vanilla twist make this a longtime Erie summer tradition.<\/p>\n

Try it for: The twist cone and post-beach summer vibes.<\/p>\n

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5. Whippy DipSoft serve, dipped cones, and colorful toppings<\/p>\n

Where: 2527 Chestnut Street and 3100 W. 12th Street<\/p>\n

Whippy Dip is one of those kid-approved spots that always feels fun. Think dipped cones, crunchy toppings, and lots of colorful frozen treats.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Soft serve and classic summer cone-shop fun.<\/p>\n

6. Straw Hat Sundae ShopA sweet little stop worth the drive<\/p>\n

Where: 207 S. Lake Street, North East<\/p>\n

If your family is headed toward North East this summer, Straw Hat Sundae Shop is a fun stop to add to the list. Their donut ice cream sandwich gets talked about for good reason.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Creative treats and donut ice cream sandwiches.<\/p>\n

7. Lucky Duck CreameryA local favorite in Waterford<\/p>\n

Where: 11220 Peach Street, Waterford<\/p>\n

Lucky Duck Creamery popped up in several reader recommendations, making it a great excuse to try somewhere new this summer.<\/p>\n

Try it for: A local favorite outside the usual Erie spots.<\/p>\n

8. The FreezerieHomemade ice cream and unique flavors<\/p>\n

Where: 4393 W. Ridge Road<\/p>\n

The Freezerie is known for homemade ice cream and creative flavor choices beyond the usual chocolate and vanilla.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Homemade ice cream and unique flavors.<\/p>\n

9. White Turkey Drive-InRoot beer floats and retro drive-in vibes<\/p>\n

Where: 388 E. Main Road, Conneaut, OH<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a little drive from Erie, but families still love making the trip to White Turkey for frosted-mug root beer floats and classic summer nostalgia.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Root beer floats and old-school drive-in charm.<\/p>\n

10. Rita\u2019s Italian Ice & Frozen CustardItalian ice, Gelatis, and colorful frozen treats<\/p>\n

Where: 1406 W. Gore Road and 427 State Street<\/p>\n

Sometimes summer calls for Italian ice instead of ice cream, and Rita\u2019s is always a hit with kids. Their Gelatis \u2014 layered Italian ice and frozen custard \u2014 are especially popular.<\/p>\n

Try it for: Gelatis, frozen custard, and fruity summer treats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer in Erie just tastes better with ice cream. From neighborhood ice cream trucks and classic roadside stands…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":197237,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1955,734,1961,136,138,137,1756,1957,1507,1953,1962,1958,1956,726,1959,1960,289,1954],"class_list":["post-197236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-erie","tag-calendar","tag-children","tag-clifton-montclair","tag-erie","tag-erie-headlines","tag-erie-news","tag-events","tag-families","tag-family-fun","tag-kids-activities","tag-nj","tag-parks","tag-resource-guides","tag-sports","tag-summer-camps","tag-theatre-camps","tag-things-to-do","tag-weekly-newsletter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=197236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197236\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=197236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=197236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=197236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}