Nothing says summer like a scoop or two of ice cream on a hot sunny day. Luckily for you, Central Oregon has lots of sweet options to choose from when you are craving a cool treat.
Check out some of our favorite local sweet spots after a long day on the biking or hiking trails, floating down the Deschutes, or playing the day away at SHARC.
SISTERS
The SweetEasy Co.
Choose from over 30 flavors of delicious ice cream, fresh baked goodies, organic Kicking Horse Coffee, Italian Cream Sodas, and more! We can’t wait to dig into a scoop of Oregon Trail – double chocolate ice cream with blackberries & Willamette Valley hazelnuts!
SUNRIVER
Goody’s Chocolates & Ice Cream
No trip to The Village in Sunriver is complete without a stop for tasty treat. We love their artisanal hot chocolates in the winter, and a NW Marionberry Shake in the summer.
BEND
Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt
Serving two locations in Bend, this frozen yogurt shop encourages you to create your own sweet treat masterpiece. Choose your flavor, fill your cup, add a topping, and enjoy! Dairy free flavors are always in the daily rotation.
Goody’s Chocolates & Ice Cream
With locations in Bend & Sunriver, Goody’s has been churning out ice cream and confections for locals and visitors since the 80’s. Serving scoops, sundaes and splits, shakes, floats, chocolates, candy, and more!
Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
Pure simple goodness is scooped up at their two locations in Bend. Enjoy creamy gelato in decadent flavors like Dulce de Leche & Sea Salt, Espresso & Brownies, and Roasted Strawberries & Honey. They also offer rotating seasonal flavors, and dairy-free sorbetto.
Elly’s Ice Cream
Serving shakes, sundaes, sorbet and scoops, this hip ice cream shop proudly offers premium, small batch ice cream made through sustainable practices. Enjoy classics like Cookie Dough and Very Vanilla as well as seasonal treats like PNW Blueberry, Bing Cherry and Apple Pie a la Mode made with locally sourced, natural ingredients.
Cravin’s Candy Emporium
This shop has something for everyone, but you can’t beat a scoop of their delicious gelato. Serving classic flavors like dark chocolate and vanilla bean, as well as fun and unique flavors like s’mores or unicorn bubblegum. They also offer dairy-free fruit sorbettos. Can’t decide on a flavor? Pick up a pint or two to enjoy back at your cozy Meredith Lodging vacation rental.
Plan Your Sweet Escape Today!
Book a summer getaway to Central Oregon and enjoy endless outdoor activities, stunning scenery, fantastic weather, great dining and shopping, and so much more! We have an amazing collection of homes to suit all sizes and budgets. Many of our homes have hot tubs, and welcome pets, too! Book today for best availability!