Where to Wednesday: Sweet Scoops Around Omaha

There’s nothing better than cooling off on a hot Nebraska summer day with your favorite frozen treat! Whether you're craving handcrafted gelato, creamy frozen custard, authentic Mexican paletas, rolled ice cream, or a classic soft-serve cone, the Omaha metro is full of incredible local spots worth visiting.With National Ice Cream Day happening Sunday, July 19, now is the perfect time to explore a new favorite or revisit one of the classics. We've rounded up some of the best locally owned ice cream shops across the metro to help satisfy your sweet tooth!

Featured Sweet Stops

Coneflower Creamery | Blackstone District • Millwork Commons • Downtown Elkhorn
Nationally recognized for its handcrafted, farm-to-cone ice cream made with locally sourced Nebraska ingredients. Coneflower Creamery was named the #1 Best Ice Cream Shop in America in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, making it a must-visit destination for ice cream lovers.


Ted & Wally's Homemade Ice Cream | Old Market • Benson
Serving Omaha since 1984, Ted & Wally's has become a local institution known for handcrafted, small-batch ice cream made fresh daily. With unique rotating flavors, homemade waffle cones, and a nostalgic atmosphere, every visit offers a delicious new experience.

eCreamery | Dundee
This Omaha original is known for premium small-batch ice cream, handcrafted gelato, dairy-free sorbets, and custom flavor creations. You can also enjoy eCreamery at a variety of sporting events at CHI Health Center Omaha, and they offer catering for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. Stop in on National Ice Cream Day and enjoy a FREE topping with your purchase!


Cup & Cone | Downtown Bennington
A hometown favorite serving frozen custard, specialty coffees, donuts, shakes, sundaes, and sweet treats in the heart of Downtown Bennington. Be sure to check out their National Ice Cream Day Giveaway, where one random lucky winner will receive a FREE order!


Centi | Old Market
Serving authentic Italian-style gelato and sorbet in a variety of rich, rotating flavors. Be sure to order a gelato flight so you can sample several of their handcrafted flavors while exploring the Old Market.


Típico Helado | South Omaha
Authentic Mexican-style ice cream made with traditional recipes. Enjoy homemade paletas, creamy helados, fruit-filled treats, and refreshing aguas frescas.


La Michoacana PLUS | South Omaha • Millard
Known for authentic Mexican ice cream, fresh fruit paletas, mangonadas, aguas frescas, and countless frozen treats packed with bold flavor.


Paleteria y Neveria La Michoacana | South Omaha
A neighborhood favorite featuring homemade paletas, creamy ice cream, fruit bars, and traditional Mexican frozen desserts.


Helados Santa Fe | South Omaha
Serving authentic Mexican ice cream, handcrafted paletas, fruit pops, and refreshing frozen desserts made with traditional flavors.


Neveria El Buen Sabor | South Omaha • Ralston
A local favorite offering authentic Mexican ice cream, paletas, mangonadas, fruit cups, and other refreshing frozen treats.


Mixins Rolled Ice Cream | Downtown Omaha
Watch your dessert come to life as your favorite ingredients are chopped, mixed, and rolled fresh on a frozen plate right in front of you.


Hollywood Candy | Old Market
More than just a candy store, this nostalgic destination features an old-fashioned soda fountain serving hand-dipped ice cream, floats, malts, and sundaes.


Dolci | Old Market
Offering Italian-inspired desserts including gelato, soft serve, espresso drinks, specialty shakes, and delicious pastries.


Stella's Ice Cream | Old Elkhorn
One of Elkhorn's newest sweet spots, Stella's Ice Cream serves 16 handcrafted dairy flavors plus 8 dairy-free options, along with shakes, floats, brownie sundaes, cookie sandwiches, and freshly made waffle cones. Be sure to check out their weekly rotating flavor so there's always something new to try!


Snowy Sundaes | Benson
Known for creative sundaes, shaved ice, milk teas, and fun desserts loaded with unique toppings and flavors.


Betty Rae's Ice Cream | Aksarben Village • Millard
Serving handcrafted small-batch ice cream with creative flavors, specialty shakes, ice cream flights, and freshly made waffle cones.

Zesto | Florence • Northwest Omaha • Downtown Omaha
A longtime Omaha tradition offering soft serve, dipped cones, banana splits, shakes, malts, and all the classic summertime favorites.


Gimme The Scoop | Northwest Omaha
A local favorite specializing in colorful Italian ice, dairy-free frozen treats, and refreshing seasonal flavors perfect for hot Nebraska days.


Beauty and the Bees Honey | Bellevue
One of the few places in the United States serving authentic Turkish dondurma (stretchy Turkish ice cream), along with house-made gelato that is partially sweetened with honey.


Dip Cravers | Bellevue
Specializing in dipped frozen treats, premium toppings, creative desserts, and fun seasonal creations that are as beautiful as they are delicious.


Sprinkle Joy Frozen Custard | La Vista
Serving rich, creamy frozen custard made fresh daily with rotating flavors, concretes, sundaes, shakes, and plenty of delicious topping combinations.


Black Cow Dairy Company | Gretna
A family-friendly destination offering premium ice cream, specialty frozen treats, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere that's perfect for a summer outing.


Springfield Old Fashioned Soda Fountain | Springfield
Take a step back in time with hand-dipped ice cream, malts, floats, phosphates, sundaes, and classic soda fountain favorites in a charming historic setting.


Doozies | Council Bluffs
A favorite just across the river serving classic soft serve, sundaes, shakes, dipped cones, and frozen treats that have become a summertime tradition.


Bluejay Ice Cream & Candy | Ashland
A charming small-town shop offering hand-dipped ice cream, nostalgic candy, chocolates, and sweet treats.


Frios Gourmet Pops | Mobile Throughout the Omaha Metro
A traveling gourmet popsicle truck featuring handcrafted frozen pops in fruit, cream, and seasonal flavors. Check their social media to see where they'll be serving next.



At Imagine Home Group, we believe that loving where you live is about so much more than finding the perfect home—it's about discovering the local businesses, traditions, and community that make Omaha such an incredible place to call home. We hope this guide helps you explore a few new favorites, support local businesses, and create some sweet memories with the people you love.

Happy National Ice Cream Day, and as always… Happy Exploring! 🍦