With hot summer weather on the horizon, it’s almost time for delicious homemade ice cream from Chester County’s many ice cream shops, write Victoria Alfred-Levow, Anne E. Hill, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today.
Here are five local shops where you can find tasty frozen treats this spring and summer.
Gemelli Artisanal Gelato and Dessert Café, Phoenixville. With locations in both Phoenixville and West Chester, Gemelli Gelato earned the James Beard Foundation’s Best Gelato Award for its farm-fresh desserts. Menu items include signature gelato alongside milkshakes, coffees, and affogato.
Scoops ‘N’ Smiles, West Chester. In the borough, Scoops ‘N’ Smiles offers delicious frozen treats with a variety of flavors. Summer options include Almond Joy, Cinnamon Caramel Swirl, and Pomegranate Blueberry Chunk. The shop also offers a location in Malvern for Main Line ice cream lovers.
Milky Way Farms, Chester Springs. For 25 years, Milky Way Farms has crafted delicious homemade ice cream with milk from the farm’s own cows. Take in scenic views of the surrounding farmland while choosing the creamery’s 48 flavors, each named in honor of a cow.
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream, Kennett Square. Find both traditional and experimental ice cream flavors at this beloved Mexican ice cream shop in Kennett Square. Flavors include classics like peanut butter fudge, mint chip, and cookies and cream, alongside unique options like corn and tiramisu ice cream.
Read about more Chester County ice cream shops and other spots throughout the county in Main Line Today.
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