THE SWEETEST SPOTS FOR ICE CREAM NEAR CROSBY, MN

A mother shares a playful moment with her son, enjoying ice cream together in the sunshine against a colorful mural background at Victual in Crosby, MN.

Whether you’ve been riding the mountain bike trails, spending the day on the lake, or wandering through downtown Crosby, there’s no better way to wrap up a summer day than with a scoop of ice cream. From locally made small batch flavors to nostalgic favorites, here are the best spots in the Crosby area to satisfy your sweet tooth and to end your day on the right note. 

An employee at Victual skillfully serves handcrafted ice cream from a display freezer.

High Wheel Confectionery

A charming stop in Ironton (just a few minutes down the road from Crosby), High Wheel scoops up premium ice cream imported from Michigan. With a fun mix of unique and playful flavors that rotate in and out regularly, it’s a go to spot for families and anyone who enjoys something sweet on a hot summer day. 

Dairy Queen 

Sometimes, you just want a classic. Crosby’s Dairy Queens serves all the familiar favorites including blizzards, cones, sundaes and more! With fast service and convenient drive thru access, it’s a quick, simple, and reliable ice cream stop that everyone loves.

Mixed Company

Located right on Main Street in Crosby, Mixed Company is best known for its coffee and baked goods, but in the summer months, you’ll also find delicious seasonal ice cream options! It’s the perfect place to pop in while exploring Crosby’s Main Street, or grab a cone and enjoy it on the go!

Station 13

Station 13 is a small-town restaurant in Ironton that also serves classic ice cream favorites. They offer cones, shakes, sundaes, and root beer floats! Whether you need a dessert to top of your meal or are stopping by for an afternoon treat, Station 13 offers delicious ice cream options all day long. 

Auntie M’s at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort

Just a short drive from Crosby, Auntie M’s is a fun and charming shop offering a variety of fun ice cream flavors. It’s the perfect sweet stop to cool off after a paddle on Bay Lake or a day exploring the area. Ideal for families, kids, or anyone in the mood for a delicious treat near the water. 

Victual 

This upscale market doesn’t just stock fine wines and local goods, they also produce their own ice cream made in-house. Their entire ice cream menu is lactose free and they are known for their creative and bold flavor combinations that you won’t find anywhere else. The perfect spot for everyone to be able to enjoy a good scoop of ice cream!

Wooden Deer Scoops and Sweets

Just minutes from Crosby, Wooden Deer Scoops and Sweets serves Cedar Crest ice cream from Wisconsin. With a wide range of fun and delicious flavors, it makes for the perfect spot to grab a scoop after a day on the trails, the lake, or exploring the Cuyuna Lakes Area.

SAVOR THE FLAVORS, STAY LOCAL

From classics to inventive flavors, the ice cream spots in the Crosby area add a sweet touch to your time up north. Whether you’re winding down from the trails or cooling off after time on the water, these local shops offer something for every sweet tooth. Looking for a place to stay nearby? Cuyuna Cabin collection puts you right in the mix, with modern cabins and easy access to everything Crosby has to offer, scoops included!

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