The best way to stay cool for summer? Enjoying a delicious ice cream cone, snow cone or frozen treat in OKC, of course!
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots in town to beat the heat with something cool in hand.
Tizo's Pops and Ice Cream
A must-visit for dessert lovers is Tizo's Pops and Ice Cream, founded by Roberto Godinez after his move from Aguascalientes, Mexico, to Oklahoma City. The shop offers more than 80 popsicle flavors and 20 different ice creams—all made from scratch—plus 20 toppings. Each creation is crafted by hand using only fresh, carefully selected fruit.
Roxy's Ice Cream Social
Roxy's Ice Cream Social is a new take on an old classic. This retro ice cream shop specializes in extraordinary flavors, fresh-baked cookie sandwiches, floats, sundaes and more. Roxy’s offers both classic and nontraditional ice cream flavors that are made in-house daily. Stop by one of their four metro locations and don’t miss out on the pistachio and coconut ice cream!
Katiebug's Shaved Ice and Hot Chocolate
All right, keep the hot chocolate in mind for cooler days, but add Katiebug’s Shaved Ice to your must-try list this summer. Katiebug’s is a mother-daughter-owned and operated business that began selling their refreshing goodies out of a vintage 1958 Canned Ham Trailer turned brick-and-mortar in the heart of Automobile Alley. Katiebug’s handcrafts all their syrups for their shaved ice with 100% organic cane sugar, fresh fruits and local herbs for unique flavors – or try one of their handcrafted sodas over ice if you prefer.
Spark
What's better than a cold treat after a long day spent at Scissortail Park? Spark's menu offers milkshakes and some of the best custard you'll find around town. Choose from a vanilla, chocolate or "flavor of the month" base and add your choice of 15 different toppings? Want to get even more creative? Add your choice of four sauces including hot fudge, hot caramel, Nutella and strawberry. Pro tip: ask about their pup cups-- because your dog deserves to stay cool too!
Sasquatch Shaved Ice
Nothing helps you cool down in hot weather quite like a snow cone. Sasquatch Shaved Ice in the Plaza District offers over 70 flavors (with an updated menu on the way) of snow cones to mix and match to your heart’s content, including flavors with fresh-squeezed lime and cream add-ins. One of our favorite things about Sasquatch Shaved Ice? Your tasty treat gives back to the local community. The nonprofit snow cone stand provides employment opportunities to low-income youth and, in partnership with the Oklahoma Credit Union, matches dollar-for-dollar what employees save toward life-enriching opportunities like education, transportation and housing. Sasquatch Shaved Ice has expanded their impact by opening a second location in Bricktown across from Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark at the corner of Reno Avenue and S. Mickey Mantle Drive.
Domenico Coffee & Dessert Bar
Located in Chisholm Creek, Domenico is one of the most unforgettable dessert destinations in the Modern Frontier. From fresh-brewed coffee to what they call “desserts that will blow your mind,” this North OKC gem delivers on every level. Think cinnamon roll ice cream sandwiches, crepes, indulgent milkshakes, and even handmade ice cream cones—all served in a sleek space with a beautiful patio overlooking Chisholm Creek.
Boom Town Creamery
Boom Town Creamery creates unforgettable, crave-able and creative ice cream using as many local ingredients as possible. The Espresso Crunch uses the Classico beans from Elemental Coffee, and Carmelita Cookie Crumble has a house-made salted bourbon caramel ribbon made with Same Old Moses bourbon. They opened their first location in Uptown 23rd District in 2022, and they now have three locations across the OKC metro, including their newest location inside of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Downtown OKC. Boom Town is always creating fun flavors with other local businesses, including a collaboration with Visit Oklahoma City in 2024 with the Modern Frontier ice cream. With 15 classic flavors to choose form and five vegan options, there's literally something for everyone! Another fun fact: everything at Boom Town is made in-house.
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store
While Braum’s Ice Cream Shop & Burger Restaurant is a chain, we are proud to boast that it originated and thrives in Oklahoma, and there will be one very close to where you are in every neighborhood. With over 100 flavors to choose from, you can visit any of their locations and find premium and light ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and other frozen delights. Personal favorites include Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream and Cappuccino Chunky Chocolate!
