The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in South Dakota — 2026

We compared all 88 ice cream shops in South Dakota 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 · Twist ConeAberdeen Soft serveItalian ice

Monday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm - 9pm

(605) 225-9047 Website View listing

#2 · Leones' CreamerySpearfish HomemadeVegan

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

(605) 644-6461 Website View listing

#3 · Sweet CheeksSioux Falls Soft serveVeganIce cream cakes

MON-THURS 2PM-10PM, FRI 2PM-10:30PM, SAT 12PM-10:30PM, SUN 12PM-10PM

(605) 271-1869 Website View listing

#4 · Stensland Family FarmsSioux Falls

(605) 271-0833 Website View listing

#5 · Armadillos Ice Cream ShoppeRapid City

(605) 355-0507 Website View listing

#6 · Cold Stone CreameryRapid City Milkshakes

(605) 503-6438 Website View listing

#7 · The Silver Lining Creamery SDRapid City Homemade

(605) 791-1141 Website View listing

#8 · Turtle TownKeystone

Mon–Sun 8:00am–10:00pm

(605) 666-4675 Website View listing

#9 · Horatio's Homemade Ice CreamCuster Italian iceHomemadeVeganIce cream cakes

(605) 673-4009 Website View listing

#10 · Dairy QueenCuster Soft serve

(605) 673-5556 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.