Stay cool this summer with some frozen treats! If you're looking for a sweet and tasty dessert to cool off with, check out these frozen and cool desserts that are exclusive to Springfield, Missouri.

Ms. Gilmores Tea Room & Vintage Suitcase Emporium

This year calls for the thickest slice of cake ever, and you'll find it at Ms. Gilmores. With chilled cakes that come in almost every flavor, you'll find the workers serving up each slice with the biggest serving knife you can find.

Address: 211 E. Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803

Culture Counter

Homemade ice cream is what makes summer live up to its name. Culture Counter's ice cream is made in-house with Ozark Mtn Creamery cream/milk, real sugar, and vanilla. Try some amazing flavors such as caramel macchiato, vegan vanilla, mango custard, peach sherbet, Askinosie dark chocolate and vanilla pear tart with more to come. They also serve vegan options made with organic coconut milk and and organic agave.

Address: 607 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield, MO 65802

Andy's Frozen Custard

One of Springfield's most well-known spots for an after-dinner treat is Andy's Frozen Custard. Thick vanilla or chocolate custard topped with fresh fruit, candy, nuts, caramel and chocolate is a great way to end the night.

Multiple Locations

Sweet Emotion

Ever had black ice cream? Sweet Emotion is a pop-punk/emo-themed Oat Milk ice cream parlor serving up delicious vegan ice cream with an eye-catching color palette.

Address: 322 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

Pineapple Whip

You can't leave Springfield without trying Pineapple Whip! This creamy dessert can be found at three locations around Springfield with location exclusives such as strawberry-kiwi, grape and nanagranate.

Multiple Locations

Mae's Gelateria

 

Similar to ice cream, gelato from Mae's is the perfect solution to any summer heatwave. You can even ask to have your gelato served in a float!

Multiple Locations

Black Sheep Burgers

Thick and boozy milkshakes from Black Sheep Burgers pair great with a cheeseburger and fries piled high.

Multiple Locations

Leong's Asian Diner

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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While home to the world-famous cashew chicken, a hidden gem is the mango upside-down cake with fresh mango sorbet, a perfect frozen treat to finish off dinner.

Address: 1540 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65807

European Cafe

For delectable pastries and one-of-a-kind desserts, you won't find a dessert quite like the Cherry Chocolate Mousse Cake at European Cafe.

Address: 207 Park Central E., Springfield, MO 65806

Red's Giant Hamburg

For that taste of home, you can't go wrong with classic flavors. Red's Giant Hamburg is serving up classic banana splits perfect for a hot summer day that pulls in that nostalgic childhood feeling.

Address: 2301 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807

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