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Delight in the Best Rehoboth Beach Ice Cream Shops

Delight in the Best Rehoboth Beach Ice Cream Shops

Nothing quite matches the delight of dipping your spoon into a scoop of cold, creamy ice cream, and Rehoboth Beach offers some of the best ice cream shops in Delaware. After indulging in a sweet treat, you can relax just steps away from it all at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, where Victorian charm meets oceanfront luxury in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Book your stay today in one of the best hotels on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and make your ice cream adventure part of a memorable getaway!

5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

  1. The Ice Cream Store: With more than 100 flavors to choose from, this is the ice cream shop in Rehoboth Beach to find your perfect ice cream combination. You can sample national award-winning flavors, sip on milkshakes or smoothies, and enjoy freshly baked waffle cones, Italian ice, or sundaes. Favorites like African Vanilla, Cookie Monster, and Buttery Salted Caramel are always popular, while adventurous choices such as Bacon Maple Crunch and Devil’s Breath Carolina Reaper Pepper keep things exciting. With so many options, you’ll want to visit again and again.
  2. Uncle David’s Ice Cream: This Rehoboth Beach ice cream shop proudly serves Hopkins Farm Creamery Ice Cream with the help of an extraordinary staff of people with Down syndrome. Inspired by the life and legacy of David Samson, the shop is part of the Boardwalk Buddy Walk Fund, which raises awareness and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. Guests can look forward to classic flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry, along with favorites such as Moo Cookies, Peanut Butter Ripple, and Salted Caramel Crunch.
  3. Cup’ R Cone Deluxe Homemade Ice Cream: You can enjoy homemade ice cream from locally sourced milk by visiting the tiny shack in downtown Rehoboth Beach, stopping by the Longneck location, or finding the mobile truck by checking the calendar for daily stops. With more than 50 rotating flavors like Birthday Cake, Blueberry Pancake, and Minty Leprechaun, there’s always something new to try.
  4. Tasty – Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk: Life is sweeter on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk with authentic Italian gelato, soft serve ice cream, and freshly-made treats. With more than 20 years of experience, the team brings world-class flavors to locals and visitors, using high-quality ingredients imported from Italy. Guests can enjoy creamy gelato, refreshing smoothies, frozen drinks, light fare, sandwiches, and fresh juices, all crafted to order.
  5. Starkey’s Ice Cream: For more than 30 years, this family-owned shop has been serving up sweet memories on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. With over 100 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, guests can choose classics like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry or try unique options such as Banana Cookie Cake, Caramel Pretzel, or Magical Unicorn.

Reserve your Rehoboth Beach retreat at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel!