The 5 Best Ice Cream Stops Around Grand County

An ice cream stop can become part of the outing itself, whether it means a cone by the lake or a milkshake picked up on the drive home. Across Grand County, frozen treats range from soft serve and hand-scooped flavors to sundaes, floats and build-your-own combinations. These businesses, recognized in the Best of Grand contest add sweet choices to the broader local food scene. Families and visitors can explore options in Grand Lake, Winter Park, Granby and Kremmling.

Miyauchi’s Snack Bar

Soft-serve cones, dipped waffle cones, sundaes and root beer floats come through the walk-up window at Miyauchi’s Snack Bar in Grand Lake. The seasonal stand overlooks the water and serves boardwalk snacks alongside its frozen treats throughout summer. Longtime family operators preserve its lakeside character while coordinating quick service for boaters, swimmers and strolling families.

Charlie’s Frozen Treat Shop

An extensive selection of toppings, syrups and fresh fruit lets customers personalize their desserts at Charlie’s Frozen Treat Shop in downtown Winter Park. Self-serve frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream, sorbets and gelato provide different starting points. Independent owners emphasize cleanliness, flavor variety and choices for different dietary needs in a family-friendly setting.

Debbie’s Drive In

Hand-spun milkshakes and malted shakes bring classic diner flavors to Debbie’s Drive In in Granby. Sundaes, soft-serve cones and floats round out the ice cream offerings, with drive-thru service available for quick pickup. Founders Deborah and Cameron Fitch focus on traditional recipes and quality ice cream mixes to produce thick shakes in the restaurant’s retro setting.

Big Shooter Coffee

Scooped ice cream and specialty blended frappes add afternoon treat options to the coffee and breakfast menu at Big Shooter Coffee in Kremmling. The locally owned shop offers drive-thru service and frozen treats designed for quick pickup. Management emphasizes prompt, friendly service for residents, agricultural workers and travelers, maintaining a year-round stop for coffee and ice cream.

Ceaira’s Sweet Shop

Hand-scooped ice cream and waffle cones share the selection with retro candies, chocolates and sweet gifts at Ceaira’s Sweet Shop in downtown Grand Lake. Local owners maintain a rotating assortment of ice cream flavors during the summer visitor season. A colorful interior welcomes families and diners stopping for a cone after a meal downtown.

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