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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Ice Cream Sundaes Across Northeastern PA

You scream, I scream, we all scream for— ice cream sundaes! That’s right. Once summer kicks into high gear, we’re all about checking out the NEPA Ice Cream List for the wildest concoctions. Sure, we love soft serve, hand scoops, malts, milkshakes and flurries, but a decadent ice cream sundae with all kinds of sauces and toppings always stands out.

Ice cream sundaes are a masterpiece in a bowl, built layer by layer. They deliver that creamy flavor we all love and blend in sweet, salty, and savory toppings. And, more often than not, they finish in style with whipped cream and a cherry. Here in Northeastern PA, the sundae provides a special opportunity to let our local ice cream artisans shine as they create unique themes and flavors with a little fun-filled flair.

With dozens of local ice cream stands, shops, and parlors sprinkled throughout, NEPA has no shortage of incredible sundae options. Whether you’re in the mood for fruit-filled favorites, sky-high shortcakes, or a classic CMP (chocolate syrup, marshmallow, and peanuts), you’ve got to check out this list of awesome Northeastern PA ice cream sundaes.

Try These Sweet NEPA Ice Cream Sundaes in NEPA
The Krakatoa Sundae sitting on a blue table at Ballyhoo Ice Cream and Candy in West Pittston, PA.
The Krakatoa

Ballyhoo Ice Cream & Candy | West Pittston, PA

Take on this volcano of a sundae if you dare! The Krakatoa at Ballyhoo Ice Cream & Candy in West Pittston erupts with scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream beneath a cone volcano and chocolate “rocks.” Hot fudge flows from the cone’s peak while cotton candy smoke completes the eruption. This sundae is technically on the kids menu but comes in an adult size too – just ask for it!

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An ice cream sundae with toasted marshmallows on top at Black Cow Cookies and Cream in Scranton, PA.
Camp Crystal Lake Sundae

Black Cow Cookies & Cream | Scranton, PA

Embark on a spooky-sweet adventure with the Camp Crystal Lake Sundae at Black Cow Cookies & Cream in Scranton! This campfire-inspired treat starts with creamy vanilla soft serve, crushed graham crackers and chocolate chips. It’s crowned with whipped cream, a drizzle of decadent fudge, and finished with a toasted marshmallow—just like a tasty s’more by the creepy lake.

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Blue Ribbon Dairy Farm's Shark Attack Sundae shown in a glass ice cream parlor bowl in West Pittston, PA. The sundae is seen topped with garam cracker dust, strawberries, gummy sharks, whipped cream, and a cherry.
Shark Attack Sundae

Blue Ribbon Dairy Farm |West Pittston, PA

Shark Week never ends at Blue Ribbon Farm Dairy in West Pittston with their Shark Attack Sundae. Enjoy a bountiful base of Blue Ribbon’s homemade vanilla ice cream topped with a blend of tart strawberry compote, graham cracker crumble, and—you guessed it—gummy sharks. Have the camera ready for this picture-perfect treat, crowned with whipped cream and a cherry like all their classic parlor sundaes.

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The Boston Creme Sundae is seen sitting on a red picnic bench at Caboose Food and Ice Cream in Schuylkill, PA. It seen with layers of vanilla pudding, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Boston Cream Sundae

Caboose Food & Ice Cream | Madison Twp., PA

Why choose between Boston cream and ice cream when you can have both? The Boston Cream Sundae at Caboose Food & Ice Cream in Madison Twp. features your favorite ice cream (vanilla’s the classic pick) with vanilla pudding over homemade, buttery poundcake. It’s finished with a generous drizzle of hot fudge and dollop of whipped cream—proving three creams are better than one.

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The Campfire Sundae and S'mores Shake shown side by side in front of a brick wall at Chill Out Ice Cream Parlor in Shenandoah, PA
Campfire Sundae

Chill Out Ice Cream Parlor | Shenandoah, PA

S’mores and ice cream are two summertime staples… but at Chill Out Ice Cream Parlor in Shenandoah, this sweet sundae proves they’re better together! And it’s all about the layers—hot fudge, marshmallow, and graham cracker both above and below vanilla soft serve—topped with homemade whipped cream, peanuts, and a cherry. You can even get it as a milkshake.

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Th Pretzel Sundae sitting on a bench at Curly Cream Ice Cream in Plains, PA. It is shown with layers of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and hot fudge topped with whipped cream, pretzels, nuts, and a cherry.
Pretzel Sundae

Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream | Plains, PA

Your sweet and salty tastebuds are bound to love this classic from Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream in Plains. It starts with their renowned vanilla soft serve, topped with gooey fudge, caramel, and peanut butter sauces. A handful of peanuts and pretzels add the perfect salty kick to the sweet whipped cream and cherry. Visiting during Peanut Butter Week? Swap in their famous peanut butter soft serve for the ultimate salty treat.

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A photo of the Peach Cobbler Sundae in a bowl next to peaches sitting atop a picnic table in Tunkhannock, PA. The sundae visibly shows cobbler, peaches, whipped cream, and a cherry.
Peach Cobbler Sundae

Harding’s Dairy Bar | Tunkhannock, PA

Harding’s Dairy Bar in Tunkhannock serves up a Peach Cobbler Sundae that tastes like its straight from a Southern kitchen. They start with a scoop of their vanilla hard ice cream before loading on juicy peaches, warm cobbler, and a cloud of whipped cream and a black cherry. Mix it all together for the perfect blend of fresh, sweet, and satisfying flavor with every bite.

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A large takeout box housing the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae from Jitty Joe's in Moosic, PA. Atop the Sundae, a large cloud of whipped cream can be seen with strawberries and a cherry.
Strawberry Shortcake Sundae

Jitty Joe’s Ice Cream | Moosic, PA

The Strawberry Shortcake Sundae at Jitty Joe’s Ice Cream in Moosic puts a delicious twist on a classic dessert. Layered like a good shortcake, it offers alternating layers of shortbread, sweet strawberries, and creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s finished with fluffy whipped cream and—of course—more strawberries. Although served all year, its makes for a sweet summer must-try when strawberries are in season.

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The Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae from Malacari's Ice Cream sitting on a blue fence in front of their roadside sign in Plains, PA. The sundae is in a wide boat with three distinct scoops of ice cream topped with blueberry compote, cheesecake bites, whipped cream, and a cherry in the middle.
Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae

Malacari’s Ice Cream | Hanover Twp., Mountain Top, Plains & Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae at Malacari’s Ice Cream is serving up a combo of two desserts with one spoon. This treat blends the sweetness of a blueberry cheesecake with the creaminess of Malacari’s hard ice cream. It starts with a few scoops of vanilla  before it’s both tossed and topped with rich cheesecake pieces and blueberry topping. It’s then finished with whipped cream and a cherry.

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An ice cream sundae with hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry from Mannings Farm Dairy in Scranton, PA.
CMP Sundae

Manning Farm Dairy | Clarks Summit, Dalton, Dunmore, South Scranton & West Scranton, PA

You can’t go wrong with a classic—and the CMP at Manning Farm Dairy proves it! This old-school favorite starts with any hard ice cream flavor you choose. True to its name, it’s loaded with chocolate syrup, marshmallow, and peanuts. But that’s not all! Manning’s will happily let you customize by adding even more  to your CMP like hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry!

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Cookie Monster Stack

Sprinkles Ice Cream | Shickshinny, PA

Cookie lovers, this one’s for you! The Cookie Monster Stack at Sprinkles Ice Cream in Shickshinny lives up to its name, layering baked deliciousness with a cult-classic ice cream flavor. It starts with bright blue scoops of Sprinkles’ hard Cookie Monster ice cream, layered with a crunchy blend of Chips Ahoy and Oreo cookies throughout. A rich drizzle of hot fudge on top takes this dish from crave-worthy to completely over the top.

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A hand from offscreen holds the Susquehanna Scoop's Deep Dish Apple Pie Sundae in front of a brick wall in Susquehanna, PA. The sundae shows visible layers of vanilla soft serve and caramel topped with whipped cream, more caramel, and a cherry.
Deep Dish Apple Pie Sundae

Susquehanna Scoops | Susquehanna, PA

This delicious dessert takes apple pie à la mode to a new level. Susquehanna Scoops in Susquehanna features the Deep Dish Apple Pie Sundae—flavored ice cream layered with spiced apple topping and caramel sauce. To make it a true deep dish delight, it’s crowned with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cherry, creating the perfect scoop of comfort food, served cold.

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A photo of Michael Mootz Creamery's Caramarsh Egg Sundae sitting on a metal counter next to napkin holder in Hanover Township, PA. The sundae can be seen with whipped cream on top with chocolate shavings sprinkled over it.
Caramarsh Egg Sundae

The Creamery at Michael Mootz Candies | Hanover Twp., PA

The Creamery at Michael Mootz Candies in Hanover Twp. knows the true way to our hearts: chocolate. If you love their chocolate eggs as much as we do, you NEED to try the Caramarsh Egg Sundae. It’s vanilla ice cream smothered in marshmallow, house caramel sauce, and fluffy whipped cream. Finished with chocolate shavings, it’s as irresistible as it is insta-worthy.

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An outstretched arm holds the DiscoverNEPA Sundae in front of The Lands at Hillside Farms's giant dairy store sign in Shavertown, PA. The sundae features a blend of soft serve with several toppings like crushed cookies, whipped cream, a cherry, and green sprinkles on top.
DiscoverNEPA Sundae

The Lands at Hillside Farms | Shavertown, PA

Okay, okay… we might be a bit biased about this one—we did help design it. But the DiscoverNEPA Sundae at the Hillside Farms Dairy Store in Shavertown needs to be included. This mountain features Hillside’s signature chocolate and vanilla ice creams, swirls of chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and creamy peanut butter. Crushed Oreos and green sprinkles top it off, giving this local collaboration a peak-worthy finish.

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A hand holds a large takeout container with Wood's Ice Cream's Banana Split Sundae in Freedland, Jim Thorpe, White Haven, and Weatherly, PA. It is shown with a base layer of bananas alongside other toppings like chocolate sauce, nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.
Banana Split

Woods Ice Cream | Freeland, Jim Thorpe, Weatherly & White Haven, PA

To finish it off, we couldn’t forget the original American sundae—the Banana Split. Woods Ice Cream does nostalgia justice with generous vanilla and chocolate soft serve, stacked with toppings. A banana runs down the middle flanked by pineapple, strawberries, and (more) banana. The dish is drenched in chocolate syrup, sprinkled with peanuts, and topped with whipped cream and two cherries—one on each towering peak.

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More Ways to Savor Summer Treats

If ice cream sundaes are just the start of your sweet tooth adventure, you’re in the right place. Northeastern PA’s ice cream scene is packed with all kinds of crave-worthy creations—from creamy classics to bold, new flavors. Whether you’re chasing down the perfect swirl of Dole Soft Serve, searching for vegan and dairy-free scoops, or digging into a cup of edible cookie dough, there’s no shortage of ways to cool off.

And when you’re ready for the next stop on your frozen treat tour, be sure to check out the NEPA Ice Cream List. It’s your go-to guide for all things scooped, swirled, sprinkled, and absolutely summer.

Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 8/9/21

Paul Stevenson, Intern
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University of Notre Dame – Notre Dame, IN / Class of 2028 A Notre Dame student raised in the Greater Pittston Area, Paul loves shining a spotlight on NEPA’s small businesses and nonprofits. When he’s not writing, he can probably be found out for a run, lost in a book, or volunteering at community events throughout the region.
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