Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Sussex County, Delaware
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Discover the best locally-owned ice cream shops in Sussex County, Delaware—from farm-fresh scoops to flavor-packed downtown gems. Here’s where to go for a sweet summer treat.
Is there anything better than treating the kids—or yourself—to an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in Sussex County?
We can’t think of one.
Fortunately, Sussex County is full of locally-owned ice cream shops that are bursting with charm, creamy scoops, and unforgettable flavors. Whether you’re a Mint Chip purist, a Coconut connoisseur, or an adventurous sampler of secret seasonal blends, there’s a cone waiting for you. Here are our favorite places for ice cream in Sussex County:
🐄 Hopkins Farm Creamery
📍 18186 Dairy Farm Rd, Lewes
What We Love:
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Ice cream made on-site with local milk
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Petting zoo vibes with cows, pigs, goats, and more
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Playground and picnic area for the kids
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You can also find their ice cream in restaurants across Delaware and Maryland
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Pro tip: Skip the line by picking up pints at local retailers!
🧁 The Ice Cream Store
📍 6 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach
What We Love:
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Over 50 wild and wonderful flavors
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From bacon to bubblegum, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure in a cone
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A must-stop for tourists and locals who love variety
🍨 Vanderwende Farm Creamery
📍 Multiple Locations Including:
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4003 Seashore Hwy, Bridgeville
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23 Bellevue St, Dewey Beach
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8374 Hickman Rd, Greenwood
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300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island
What We Love:
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Yes, you can see the cows!
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Creamy, rich, and totally worth the drive
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A true Delaware dairy-to-cone experience
📍 Route 20 and 54, West Fenwick, Delaware
What We Love:
What We Love:
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Serving hand-dipped, homemade ice cream since May 2010, all sourced from two local Delaware dairy farms
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A rotating menu filled with classic favorites (Vanilla, Peppermint Chip, Salted Caramel…) and fun premium twist-ins like Pistachio and Peanut Butter Swirl
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Offers more than ice cream — think sundaes, floats, milkshakes, hard-to-resist baked treats, and even non-dairy frozen doggie treats!
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Eco- and allergy-friendly shop with artisanal cones (including hand-rolled Konery cones), and event catering via their charming “Miss Eleanor” vintage ice cream trailer
📍 251 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach
What We Love:
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Deluxe flavors like BigFoot and Lemonchill-o
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Every flavor delivers bold, rich flavor
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Insider tip: Their truck makes surprise appearances—perfect for adult-only ice cream runs (we won’t tell the kids)
Whether you’re beach-bound in Rehoboth or exploring the backroads of Fenwick, Sussex County is full of delicious, locally-owned ice cream stops that make summer even sweeter.
Did we miss your favorite? Let us know—and we just might add it to the list!
