The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Idaho — 2026
We compared all 241 ice cream shops in Idaho 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.
#2 · Nectar Gelato & EspressoLava Hot Springs GelatoHomemade
Mon–Thu 9am–3pm, Fri 8:30am–9pm, Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 9am–6pm
#3 · Cold Stone CreameryCoeur D'Alene Milkshakes
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8:30pm
#4 · Grooveberries Frozen YogurtCoeur D'Alene Frozen yogurtVegan
11am - 10pm
#5 · Blue Cow Frozen YogurtBoise Soft serveFrozen yogurtVeganMilkshakes
Mon–Thu 11:30am–10:00pm, Fri 11:30am–11:00pm, Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–10pm
#6 · Menchie’s Frozen YogurtMeridian Soft serveGelatoFrozen yogurtVegan
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
#7 · SLAY THE SNOW - All Natural Shaved Ice & Frozen TreatsBoise Italian iceShaved ice
Fri 5pm–8pm, Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm
#9 · Lovejoy's Real Ice CreamMeridian HomemadeIce cream cakes
Mon–Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am-10:30pm
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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.