Are you looking for a cold, sweet treat? Ice cream is a classic favorite that we enjoy no matter the weather, though it’s particularly nice on a hot day! The Skagit Valley has some fun ice cream shops, with all kinds of choices to fit any taste. Enjoy these local ice cream parlors, many even make their own ice cream, giving it that homemade taste you just can’t get out of a carton. Here is where to find ice cream in Skagit County.
Big Scoop Sundae Palace
327 East College Way, Mount Vernon
Big School Sundae Palace is a true ice cream parlor in Mount Vernon. The last of a chain of restaurants, the Mount Vernon Big Scoop Sundae is family-owned. Come hungry, because as their name implies, these ice cream dishes are huge! Get a banana split or go for the supreme, with vanilla ice cream and your choice of sauce, whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry! Toppings include peanut butter, strawberry, pineapple, blackberry, raspberry, caramel or marshmallow. Have a group? Try the Mt Everest – five scoops of ice cream with hot fudge, marshmallow and strawberry topping, whipped cream, nuts, on top of a split banana. They have many options – and if you need something with protein, they have a full menu of burgers, sandwiches and more.
Snow Good Produce
15170 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon
Next time to you stop at Snow Goose Produce, be sure to check out their ice cream! They carry local Lopez Island Creamery, as well as Cascade Glacier Ice Cream from Eugene, Oregon. With 48 flavors, you are sure to find a favorite or two! Be sure to try their handmade waffle cones.
Just Peachy Frozen Yogurt
1767 S Burlington Boulevard, Burlington
If frozen yogurt or non-dairy sorbet is more to your taste, check out Just Peachy Frozen Yogurt in Burlington. They have some unique flavors like cheesecake, cake batter and even the ever-popular Dole Whip you find at the Disney parks (which are non-dairy by the way!) They also have no sugar added and low-fat options. Just Peachy Frozen Yogurt offers lots of toppings and dipped waffle cones to finish your sweet treat.
Mad Hatter’s Ice Cream
801 6th Street, Anacortes
This seasonal ice cream shop in Anacortes scoops up local Edaleen Dairy ice cream. Customers love the interesting flavors and generous portions. Flavors like birthday cake, maui waui, coffee Oreo and even black licorice. Mad Hatter’s Ice Cream in Anacortes has chocolate and vanilla soft serve too!
Lopez Island Creamery
9028 Molly Lane, Anacortes
Lopez Island Creamery makes their own ice cream right in Skagit County! While you can find their pints in stores, why not visit the ice cream factory in Anacortes, take a tour and get some ice cream! They make each flavor in small, five-gallon batches to ensure quality. Skagit strawberry is made with real strawberries, freshly chopped and blended in – give it a try! They also make delicious ice cream sandwiches.
La Conner Ice Cream Tower
104 N 1st Street, La Conner
If you are looking for ice cream in La Conner, look no further! The La Conner Ice Cream Tower is family-owned and offers ice cream and other frozen treats, including shakes and ice cream cakes! Their Daily Scoop Shop is open seasonally during the summer. They have a great selection of flavors and even offer pup cups for those hot dogs.
Act One Ice Cream Parlor
45920 Main Street, Concrete
What’s better than a movie and ice cream? Act One Ice Cream Parlor in Concrete is located next to the Concrete Theatre, making it the perfect pairing, like a banana and hot fudge. Their ice cream is handmade in small batches by a family-owned creamery in Wisconsin. Check them out and ask about the “tracks” ice cream.
Smuggler Sisters Family Ice Cream
1912 State Route 20 Suite A, Sedro-Woolley
Opening in July 2025, this ice cream shop in Sedro-Woolley will have house-made ice cream, waffle cones, sundaes and shakes. It will be open on the weekends during the summer. Learn more on the Smuggler Sisters Family Ice Cream Instagram.
