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September 14, 2026
Top 13 sweet treat destinations in the Smoky Mountains featuring ice cream, milkshakes, fudge, donuts, and desserts from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville
Top 13 Ice Cream Shops
September 14, 2026
Posted By: Mike Bourlet
Category: General

🍦🏔️ TOP 13 SWEET TREATS IN THE SMOKIES! 🏔️🍦

Let’s settle the debate! You’ve spent the day hiking, shopping, or
riding mountain coasters, and it’s time for dessert. If you could only pick ONE of these Smoky Mountain favorites, which would it be? 😋

🏆 1. Old Mill Creamery (Pigeon Forge)

Famous for Blackberry Cobbler Ice Cream and enjoying a cone by the river at The Old Mill.

🍎 2. Apple Valley Creamery (Apple Barn, Sevierville)Known for Apple
Butter Pecan Ice Cream, cider floats, and the complete Apple Barn experience.

🍨 3. Mayfield Dairy Bar (Pigeon Forge)

Huge scoops, banana splits, milkshakes, and options for guests
with dietary restrictions. One of our family’s favorites!

🍦 4. Cruze Farm (Pigeon Forge)

Simple, fresh, creamy soft serve made from East Tennessee dairy.

🍫 5. Mad Dog’s Creamery (Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg)

Home of the famous Smoky Mountain Fudge Ice Cream and dozens of
delicious flavors.

🍭 6. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar (Pigeon Forge)

Over-the-top milkshakes loaded with cookies, brownies, candy, and
more. Dessert and entertainment all in one!

🍪 7. Cookie Dough Monster (Pigeon Forge)

If you love edible cookie dough, this place is a must-visit.

🍩 8. The Donut Friar (Gatlinburg)

Not ice cream, but their fresh donuts and pastries have been a
Village favorite for generations.

🍓 9. Kilwins (Gatlinburg)

Homemade fudge, caramel apples, chocolates, and premium ice cream.  The smell alone will pull you in!  This place is great for allergies.

🍰 10. Buzzed Bull Creamery (Pigeon Forge)

Nitrogen-frozen ice cream with creative flavors and optional
adult-only additions.

⭐ 11. Scoops Ice Cream Parlor

Most Popular: Banana Split A local favorite for old-fashioned ice
cream shop vibes and family-friendly treats.  Scoops makes homemade Ice Cream.

🍦 12. Red’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream Most Popular:  Classic
Sundaes and Floats Step back in time with nostalgic fountain drinks, ice cream,
and hometown charm.

😋 13. La Monarca Mexican Ice Cream 

Most Popular: Mangonada and Paletas A unique twist on frozen
treats with authentic Mexican flavors that locals rave about.

🍦🏔️😋

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