It’s October and pumpkin spice season is upon us. Lattes, granola, doughnuts, puppy chow, waffles— the craze leaves no food untouched. But the best combination of all is pumpkin and ice cream. Here’s a comprehensive list of where to get this quintessential fall treat in every state in the US.
Alabama: Mountain Brook Creamery
An old-school ice cream parlor serving 40 flavors of ice cream and yogurt in Birmingham, Mountain Brook Creamery serves pumpkin ice cream in the fall.
Alaska: The Ice Cream Shop
A popular spot for tourists and locals alike, The Ice Cream Shop is run by a couple who also own a nearby bed and breakfast. Aside from seasonal ice cream, the shop features “Alaska Supreme” flavors like Fireweed & Honey, Glacier, and Polar Bear.
Arizona: Churn
Their selections change daily, so check the website to see when they’re scooping their Pumpkin Spice ice cream. Top with homemade hot fudge (or a cookie, we won’t judge).
Arkansas: Loblolly Creamery
Pair their Motley Pumpkin Patch flavor with a scoop of Arkansas Apple Pie ice cream all October long.
California: Bi-Rite Creamery
Step 1: waffle cone. Step 2: Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream with graham crackers. Step 3: Good luck choosing just one more flavor.
Colorado: Little Man Ice Cream
The milk-jug shaped scoops shop serves seasonal Pumpkin, Pumpkin Chip and Vegan Pumpkin flavors, so everyone can get their fill of pumpkin ice cream.
Connecticut: Rich Farm Ice Cream
The cash-only shop sits on a farm, so enjoy some beautiful fall colors along with your dessert. Plus they offer candy corn to top your ice cream with, in case pumpkin ice cream isn’t fall enough for you.
Delaware: UDairy Creamery
Run by University of Delaware undergrads (their on-campus job > yours), UDairy has a creative twist on the classic fall flavor, serving Pecan Pumpkin Pancake ice cream. It’s your favorite thanksgiving pie, breakfast food and, of course, pumpkin, all in one.
Florida: Neighbors Ice Cream Parlor
Pumpkin ice cream gets its own sundae at Neighbors with cheesecake, whipped cream and whiskey caramel sauce.
Georgia: Leopold’s
Leopold’s serves Pumpkin Spice ice cream all October and up until Thanksgiving in November.
Hawaii: Lucy’s Lab Creamery
If you’re looking for a bizarre but delicious combination, pair Lucy’s seasonal Pumpkin with their signature Butter Popcorn or Fruit Loop Vodka flavors.
Idaho: Abi’s Ice Cream
Abi’s features new flavors every week, including regular and Vegan Pumpkin Pie in the fall.
Illinois: Capannari Ice Cream
Pumpkin goes well with their Maple Walnut flavor or Butter Pecan.
Indiana: Ivanhoe’s Drive in
While technically a shake, this pumpkin dessert earns is spot on this list. Ivanhoe’s features 100 shakes and 100 sundaes—try all 100 varieties and you’ll earn a spot in their exclusive 100 Club.
Iowa: Heyn’s Ice Cream
Aside from Pumpkin, Heyn’s fall flavors include Cinnamon and Oatmeal Creme Pie.
Kansas: Sylas and Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream
An entire pumpkin pie is added to each tub of their Pumpkin ice cream. Need I say more?
Kentucky: Crank & Boom
Crank & Boom is as much about alcohol as they are about ice cream. Enjoy a scoop of Pumpkin ice cream paired with their “Truffle Like a Sir” cocktail.
Louisiana: Creole Creamery
Order their Pumpkin Praline as one of eight scoops in the “Tchoupitoulas” sundae. You also get eight toppings. Bring a friend (or two).
Maine: Captain Sam’s Ice Cream
All ice creams should aspire to have the ice cream to mix-in ratio of Captain Sam’s Pumpkin Gingersnap.
Maryland: Prigel Family Creamery
Prigel specializes in ice-cream topped waffles, but if you’re not feeling like a breakfast treat, you can also get a pumpkin cookie pumpkin ice cream cookie sandwich.
Massachusetts: The Cookie Monstah
Fall specials at this ice cream cookie food truck include “The Pumpkin Patch” — pumpkin ice cream sandwiched between two snickerdoodle cookies.
Michigan: Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
Moomers makes over 160 flavors of ice cream, featuring 20 daily. During the fall, you can enjoy Cinnamon Pumpkin Crisp, Pumpkin and Pumpkin Chip ice cream alongside farm views.
Minnesota: Sebastian Joe’s
Sebastian Joe’s has been around since 1984, so they know what they’re doing when it comes to ice cream. In the fall, go for their classic pumpkin or, if your feeling fancy, Pumpkin Salty Caramel.
Mississippi: Deep South Pops
Pumpkin in popsicle form is a wonderful way to celebrate fall. Plus, if it’s an “ugly pop” you’ll get half off.
Montana: Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
Sweet Peaks bakes pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and crumbles them into a pumpkin five-spice base to make this epic fall flavor.
Nebraska: eCreamery Ice Cream
eCreamery has two pumpkin-centric flavors: Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Spice Latte. Try both, we won’t judge.
Nevada: Nielsen’s Frozen Custard
An unexpected find outside of the midwest, Nielsen’s serves up delicious pumpkin frozen custard. Don’t know the difference between custard and ice cream? It’s time you learned.
New Hampshire: Annabelle’s Ice Cream
Annabelle’s was named one of the best ice cream spots in the US and apparently Matt Damon once visited the shop. Unclear if he ordered their Pumpkin Pie flavor, but his loss if not.
New Jersey: Cliff’s Ice Cream
Cliff’s is truly dedicated to the fall flavor, serving both Pumpkin Pie ice cream and soft serve, so you can get your pumpkin fix two ways.
New Mexico: Pop Fizz
Pop Fizz serves paletas, ice cream and sodas. Upgrade your Pumpkin Pie ice cream with churros and whipped cream because why not?
New York: Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
Brooklyn Farmacy is best known for their crazy sundaes, so bring a friend and order the seasonal special, “The Great Pumpkin,” composed of a heap of pumpkin ice cream topped with black walnuts soaked in Maine maple syrup and whipped cream. Charlie Brown would approve.
North Carolina: Maple View Farm
Maple View offers a variety of fall flavors – Cinnamon, Maple, and Sweet Potato, to name a few. But the crowning jewel is Pumpkin Pie. Enjoy in a homemade waffle cone sitting in a rocking chair surrounded by green pastures.
North Dakota: Pride Dairy
Pride Dairy, the self-described last small town dairy in the state of North Dakota, has been around since 1930. Rest assured their Pumpkin Pie ice cream is a tried and true fall favorite.
Ohio: Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Pumpkin Spice is made from roasted pumpkin and autumn spices. Before trying their ice cream, though, sign up for a Tasting Tour, which comes with a free “Scoop Certificate.”
Oklahoma: Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Run by a husband and wife team, Rocky’s boasts a food truck in addition to three brick and mortar locations — plenty of places to get a scoop of Pumpkin Spice.
Oregon: Cloud City Ice Cream
Cloud City’s Roasted Pumpkin with Maple Butter is a sophisticated take on the classic pumpkin flavor.
Pennsylvania: Penn State Berkey Creamery
Open at 7 am on weekdays, Berkey Creamery knows that ice cream for breakfast is a real thing. Especially if that breakfast is pumpkin ice cream (hey, pumpkin is a fruit).
Rhode Island: The Inside Scoop
The Inside Scoop, which opened in 2001, boasts over 64 flavors, including pumpkin as a week-by-week fall special.
South Carolina: Sweet Cream Company
With 16 flavors offered at a time, Sweet Cream Co. offers plenty of pairings for your Pumpkin Cheesecake.
South Dakota: Leones’ Creamery
Leones ups the pumpkin ice cream game with not only Pumpkin Pie ice cream but with a gluten-free pumpkin waffle cone as well. Double the pumpkin, double the happiness.
Tennessee: The Pied Piper Creamery
Enjoy your Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater ice cream while admiring photos of Tom Selleck, if you’re into that sort of a thing.
Texas: Fat Cat Creamery
Blend of pumpkin and cream cheese ice creams plus graham crackers, the Fat Cat’s Pumpkin Cheesecake is best eaten with a house baked pumpkin blondie.
Utah: Farr’s Fresh Ice Cream
Boasting over 600 flavors over the last 80 years, Farr’s Fresh Ice Cream knows what they’re doing. Top your pumpkin ice cream with a few of their 50 toppings.
Vermont: Ben & Jerry’s
Founded in Vermont, Ben & Jerry’s (and their fantastic Pumpkin Cheesecake flavor) is now available all over the US, but there’s nothing like trying it from the source — take a factory tour this fall!
Virginia: Island Creamery
Pair Pumpkin Pie with Pony Tracks. After all, Island Creamery is located on Chincoteague Island, home to wild ponies.
Washington: Bluebird Ice Cream
In addition to ice cream, Bluebird specializes in from-scratch sodas, so enjoy your pumpkin ice cream in a float.
West Virginia: Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
Founded in 1997 by a flutist, Ellen’s offers a variety of changing ice creams, including pumpkin in October.
Wisconsin: Kopp’s Frozen Custard
Their Jack-O-Lantern custard, made from a base of pumpkin custard with marshmallow ribbons and chocolate chunks stirred in has one catch: it’s only available on Halloween. Mark your calendars.
Wyoming: Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream
Located in Jackson Hole, Moo’s might take the cake (er, cone) on the most scenic spot to enjoy pumpkin ice cream.
So, go forth and celebrate fall with the best pumpkin dessert around. You won’t be disappointed.