Move Over Scoops, Cones, and Shakes – It's Sundae Time!
It wouldn’t be summer without the scoops, shakes, and soft serve. These tried-and-tested favorites definitely make the season sweeter, and the heat more bearable. However, one treat stands out from the rest: the classic ice cream sundae.
From banana splits to creative signature options, an ice cream sundae will never disappoint. And on our journey through NEPA’S many ice cream spots, we’ve discovered some incredible creations.
West Pittston, PA
Take on this mountain of a sundae if you dare. The Krakatoa is made with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream at the base of a sugar cone volcano. Then, they add hot fudge lava, cotton candy smoke, and chocolate rocks. This fun sundae comes in both child and adult sizes (it’s not just for kids!).
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West Pittston, PA
The Brookie Sundae is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. It starts with Blue Ribbon’s chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Then, they add a generous amount of hot fudge and brownie pieces, and top it all off with whipped cream and a cherry.
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Shenandoah, PA
S’mores and ice cream are two of summertime’s best treats… and they’re even better together! This sundae features hot fudge, marshmallow, and crushed graham cracker over vanilla soft serve. The whole thing is topped with homemade whipped cream, peanuts, a cherry, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. And if you’re more of a shake person, they make a Toasted S’mores Milkshake too.
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Plains, PA
This sundae has no shortage of flavor. The base is Curly Creme’s famous vanilla soft serve, topped with hot fudge, caramel, and peanut butter. It’s then sprinkled with pretzels and peanuts for a salty kick. Finally, the sundae is finished with whipped cream and a cherry.
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Tunkhannock, PA
Harding’s has put a cool twist on a classic fall treat. Their Caramel Apple Sundae is made with a swirl of their premium vanilla ice cream, topped with warm cinnamon apples and drizzled with caramel sauce. Fluffy whipped cream and a cherry finish it all off.
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Dalton, Clarks Summit, Dunmore, Scranton & West Scranton, PA
This sundae starts off with a scoop of Manning’s homemade, farm-fresh Mint ‘n’ Chip ice cream and decadent brownie chunks. Then, they add hot fudge, marshmallow, chocolate syrup, and peanuts. Whipped cream, more peanuts, and a cherry on top are the perfect finish.
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Hanover Twp., PA
Michael Mootz knows the true way to our hearts: chocolate. They top their sundaes with candies made at the shop right next door. If you love those irresistible chocolate eggs, then go for the Caramarsh Egg Sundae. It’s a dish of vanilla ice cream smothered in marshmallow, house caramel sauce, whipped cream, and milk chocolate shavings.
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Shavertown, PA
Okay, maybe we’re a little biased about this one. We teamed up with Hillside to create this epic sundae, featuring vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a swirl of chocolate syrup, crushed Oreos, whipped cream, and a whole lot of creamy peanut butter. Our signature green sprinkles finish it all off.
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Susquehanna, PA
This delicious sundae puts a spin on pie à la mode. It includes Deep Dish Apple Pie flavored ice cream layered with spiced apple topping and caramel sauce. And it’s not complete without Cool Whip, a drizzle of caramel, and a cherry.
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Freeland, Jim Thorpe, White Haven & Weatherly, PA
Nothing beats a classic split on a warm summer day. Woods Ice Cream makes this tried-and-true favorite with vanilla soft serve topped with pineapple, chocolate soft serve topped with strawberries and slices of banana. The whole dish is drenched with chocolate, sprinkled with peanuts and finished with whipped cream and a cherry.
Learn MoreFrom popular roadside stands and old-fashioned neighborhood shops to dairy farm delights, we’re lining up all summer long.
We’ve scoured Northeastern Pennsylvania for the best ice cream shops, shacks, and parlors. And while we would never claim our list is complete, we’d like to think of it as a good start.
So, without further delay, we present the NEPA Ice Cream List.
Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 8/9/21
