Beat the Heat with the Best Ice Cream in Evansville

This heatwave has had me craving ice cream lately! Here are the best places to grab a scoop, a cone, a bowl, or a shake in Evansville.

Why Ice Cream Just Hits Different in the Summer

Ice cream is not a sweet treat that I crave often. I'll admit it, but when the mood strikes, I need it. Usually, that craving comes when the mercury rises, kind of like it's been doing for the last couple of weeks here in Indiana.

My Favorite Recent Scoops in Evansville

The last two weekends, I have stopped for ice cream at a couple of my favorite spots. I devoured a coconut milkshake from Lic's Deli and Ice Cream, and I shoveled a strawberry vanilla swirl in a cup at Big Top!

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The Sweet Nostalgia of a Cold Treat

Both were delicious and really hit the spot on a hot day, and enjoying an ice cream treat on a hot day instantly transports me back to my childhood - sticky-handed and racing to finish before the sun and heat melt it into a puddle.

There’s Just Something Magical About Going Out for Ice Cream

Even now, as a full-grown adult with an actual freezer and the ability to eat ice cream whenever I want, it still feels like a treat to go out for ice cream. I don't think I will ever outgrow the giddy thrill of walking into a local scoop shop and scanning the case like I’ve never seen ice cream before.

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Evansville

I love that ice cream is a simple joy, and how quickly it can turn even the sweatiest, most oppressive heatwave into something bearable. When the world feels too hot, too hectic, or just too much, a scoop of ice cream (or a milkshake) can be the reset I need. It’s like happiness, only sweeter. Check out some of Evansville's best spots to enjoy some ice cream in the list below.