The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Missouri — 2026
We compared all 679 ice cream shops in Missouri 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 · Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy StoreMonett Milkshakes
Mon-Sun 6am-10:45pm
#2 · St. Louis Frozen Custard FactoryWebster Groves CustardMilkshakesDrive-thru
11:30am to 10:00pm
#3 · Bruster's Real Ice CreamLee's Summit Italian iceHomemadeVeganMilkshakes
Mon-Sun 12pm-9am
#4 · Silky's Frozen CustardSt Peters Custard
Sun - Thur 11:30am - 10:00pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am - 11:00pm
#5 · Topsy's Popcorn & Ice CreamGrandview
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
#6 · Handel's Homemade Ice CreamBelton HomemadeVegan
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
#7 · Chandelier Boutique & CafeJoplin Gelato
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
#8 · Baskin-RobbinsFlorissant Ice cream cakesDrive-thru
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
#9 · Ben & Jerry'sUniversity City VeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes
Mon-Sun 12pm-10pm
#10 · Central Dairy Ice Cream ParlorJefferson City
Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
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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.