Best Ice Cream Shops in Lancaster County, PA

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Lancaster County, PA

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Old Barn Creamery Review Analysis

Learn more about southern Lancaster County’s Old Barn Creamery, based on 100+ customer reviews and compared with average Lancaster County ice cream shop ratings.
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Old Barn Creamery interior with loft and lights - Holtwood, PA

Best Ice Cream Shops

in Lancaster County, PA

Mezcla Ice Cream

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 100 / 100
Lapp Valley Farm: New Holland Restaurants

Lapp Valley Farm

New Holland
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100
Down On The Farm Creamery: Strasburg Pretzel Stores

Down On The Farm Creamery

Strasburg
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100
Ice Cream Shops in Lancaster: Nikki's Custard

Nikki’s Custard®

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100

Mulberry Thrill Outdoor Cafe

Marietta
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100
Udder Bliss Creamery: Elizabethtown Ice Cream Shops

Figments in Sprinkles

Elizabethtown
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100
Down on the Farm Creamery: Strasburg Pretzel Stores

Down on the Farm Creamery

Strasburg
Lanc Local Rating: 98 / 100
Dairy Queen: Ephrata Ice Cream Shops

Fox Meadows Creamery

Ephrata
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Pine View Dairy

Pine View Dairy

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Bird in Hand Bakeshop: Bird in Hand Pretzel Stores

Bird in Hand Bakeshop

Bird in Hand
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100

Maplehofe Dairy

Quarryville
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100

Hayloft Ice Cream

Leola
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100

Rolled Cold Creamery

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Hayloft Ice Cream: Leola Ice Cream Shops

Fox Meadows Creamery

Leola
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Ice Cream Shops in Mountville: Scoops Ice Cream & Grille

Lancaster Sweet Shoppe

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Forry's Country Store: Silver Spring Pretzel Stores

Forry’s Country Store

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Lancaster Cupcake: Lancaster Restaurants

Lancaster Cupcake

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100
Shady Acres Farm Market: Elizabethtown Restaurants

Shady Acres Farm Market

Elizabethtown
Lanc Local Rating: 96 / 100

Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

Holtwood
Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs
Great breakfast stop
Beautiful country setting
Very reasonable prices
There’s something for everyone at Old Barn Creamery — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or you're searching for your next favorite shop.

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Boehringer’s Drive-In

Adamstown
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100

Lickity Split Restaurant

New Holland
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100

Scoops Ice Cream & Grille

Mountville
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100

Splits and Giggles Cafe

Lancaster
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100
Bainbridge Inn: Bainbridge Ice Cream Shops

GiGi’s Ice Cream Bar

Bainbridge
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100

Udder Bliss Creamery

Elizabethtown
Lanc Local Rating: 94 / 100

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