16 Best Ice Cream Shops near Palmerton

“We do a lot of traveling and like to sample ice cream on our different trips. By far Claude’s Creamery has the best ice cream! It’s a very friendly atmosphere, the staff is always courteous, (a real rarity today) and is very inexpensive for a family. It’s always the bright spot on our trips to Palmerton! 5-Stars“

“First time there today! The hard ice-cream was EXCELLENT - as was the service! We will definitely be back! Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“It’s the BEST place for breakfast locally! Fun and attentive staff, great family run business! And super yummy! Pierogi fries- To. Die. For!“

“I’m not local to this area, but stopped in today while visiting a relative who recommended it. There are so many interesting flavors, it was hard to choose! I ended up getting Peanut Butter Crunch Explosion in a waffle cone. I’m normally not a PB ice cream fan, but this flavor was perfect and even tops my all time universal favorite, Moose Tracks. The waffle cone was delicious and you could tell it was homemade. I also picked up some Cake Crunch topping from their selection of toppings and premade ice cream items. They had a lot to choose from! I’m unsure of the name of the young lady that helped me, but she was very kind, patient, and pleasant to interact with. I will definitely be back next time I’m in town!“

“There are a lot of options here, and it’s open really late. Until 10pm every night. The custard was very good, and the Italian ice is very refreshing. The line was SO long for no reason but also went by super quick. The reason for 4 stars is because the customer service is not exactly the best. I know it’s just a Rita’s, but I’ve also never been here and it was so confusing with all their options (bc they have a bunch of choices that are so similar to each other) and the woman taking our order didn’t really seem to care much to explain.“

“Great ice cream options, good service, and a nice view of the sunset from the deck. My question is why can't a customer add a tip when using a credit card?“

“Listen… I was on a noble quest for King Kone, the so-called “ice cream royalty.” But when I pulled up and saw the line wrapping around the block like it was the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, I said: nah fam. Ain’t no scoop on planet Earth worth aging a whole presidential term in line. So I yeeted myself across the street into this mysterious little spot called Just Chill Creamery.

At first, I thought I was walking into an abandoned blockbuster. Place was EMPTY. I legit had a Scooby-Doo moment like, “Did I just trespass? Did they forget to flip the ‘open’ sign? Am I about to get haunted by a ghost that screams about lactose intolerance?”

But NO. Two absolute legends were behind the counter—friendly, smiling, ready to scoop my soul back to happiness. And then I saw it: Hershey’s ice cream. Now, listen. Some people clutch pearls at that. Me? I straight up salute. Birthday cake? Cotton candy? That’s not ice cream, that’s emotional support therapy disguised in a cone.

Prices? CHEF’S KISS. I ordered a “kid size” thinking I’d get a thimble of sadness. Nope. One glorious chunky scoop, enough to remind me why childhood obesity rates exist.

But THEN. Oh-ho-ho THEN. They pointed me toward the back. A secret lair. Another whole seating area—like Willy Wonka’s Airbnb. Funky chairs, bright tables, PINBALL MACHINES. My jaw dropped. Why is nobody talking about this place? Where are the crowds? The influencers? The TikTok dances? I was basically living in an undiscovered ice cream utopia while the peasants were still lined up at King Kone getting heatstroke in a parking lot.

So here’s the deal: if you roll up to King Kone and see a line that looks like you’re about to enter Disney World, do yourself a favor. Cross the street. Enter the void. Find Just Chill Creamery. Is it Michelin-star gelato flown in from Italy? No. But is it good? YES. Is it fast? YES. Is it secretly awesome? ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY.“

“Stopped here on our way home from our trip to Jim Thorpe PA and it is the cutest place with a VERY extensive menu for old fashioned sodas and ice cream with a candy shop section as well. They have chalkboard tables to keep the kiddos entertained. Highly recommend this pit stop if you are in the area!!!“

“My hubby and I decided to take our family for ice cream, (4 adults and 4 grandbabies) after our visit to the Philly Zoo. The associates working there today (7/29/24 @ 4:45pm) were absolutely wonderful. They were patient and kind, took everyone's order perfectly. We would definitely recommend to everyone and my family will be repeat customers. Thank you.“

“This is an awesome Rita's!!! The employees are very attentive and make sure that you are receiving your custard, just the way you want!!!“

“The cookies for my son’s birthday were a big hit and tasted delicious! Very reasonable and easy to work with“

“Excellent sweet treats! We got Hot cider, chocolate soft and red velvet soft serve, pup cup and two iced teas ( peach and blueberry). Wow!! Everything was soooo good. The young lady working was wonderful and the other customers were so patient while she was the only one working at this time. Definitely a good stop with the family.“

“When I say the cutest store in town I MEAN IT! From the fresh roasted peanuts ( you can call if you have an allergy and the owner will inform you if she’s roasting and she’s the sweetest) the chocolates are always fresh and delicious also well priced 10/10 for adults and children the nostalgia and collectibles inside are always in the best condition and great prices

Dietary restrictions: They offer sugar free options in the case and the selection is great

Kid-friendliness: Old school candy and new, very kid friendly prices (.50,1$,3$) (4 lollipops for 2$) also offers individual pieces and jaw breakers“

“The wonderful lady behined counter was super amazing!!! Drinks and ice cream were amazing and they gave our puppy a pup cup and it was a wonderful escape from the 🥵heat will 1000% be back when we come up again. Thank you! Sorry I didn't catch your name but you were awesome!“

“Great food!!!“

“We had a great afternoon at Rolling Hills! We started with the batting cages, played a round of mini golf, and finished up with ice cream. Very friendly and helpful staff.“