The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Delaware — 2026

We compared all 169 ice cream shops in Delaware on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Rita's Italian IceNewark CustardItalian iceShaved ice

Mon–Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

(302) 368-4885 Website View listing

#2 · Fusco’s Water IceWilmington Soft serveItalian iceShaved iceHomemade

11am - 7pm, 10am - 9:30pm

(302) 510-6003 Website View listing

#3 · Salty Paws Doggy Ice Cream Bar And BakeryRehoboth Beach Dog-friendly

Mon - Friday 9am - 6pm

(484) 667-7122 Website View listing

#4 · Dairy PalaceNew Castle

Open 24 hours 6 days a week.

(302) 328-9740 Website View listing

#5 · Ice Cream DelightWilmington Soft serveItalian iceIce cream cakesMilkshakes

Fri-Sun 3pm-8pm

(302) 478-4555 Website View listing

#6 · Woodside Farm CreameryHockessin HomemadeIce cream cakes

Mon–Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(302) 239-9847 Website View listing

#7 · UDairy CreameryNewark Homemade

Mon–Sun 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

(302) 831-2486 Website View listing

#8 · Bruster's Real Ice CreamNewark Italian iceHomemadeVeganMilkshakes

Mon-Sun 11am-9am

(302) 834-0334 Website View listing

#9 · Martha's Ice CreamMiddletown Homemade

Mon - Sun 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

(302) 378-4450 Website View listing

#10 · The Brain FreezerDover Soft serve

Tue–Sun 12pm–9pm

(302) 359-3411 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.