🍦 Ice Cream & Desserts
Ice cream shops, frozen custard, gelato, and sweet treats for kids in Maryville and Knoxville.
Maryville
🍦 Capitol Theatre Coffee & Ice Cream Parlor
📍 127 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 Tue-Sat 1:00-10:00 pm, Mon & Sun Closed
💰 $4-10
👶 Ages: All ages
- Ghirardelli sundaes
- Locally roasted espresso
- Historic movie theater setting
- Downtown walkable location
- Plenty of parking on Broadway
Tucked inside the historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Maryville, this parlor brings old Hollywood glamour to your ice cream experience. They serve Ghirardelli chocolate sundaes and locally roasted espresso, and the movie memorabilia on the walls makes it feel like you're stepping into a classic...
🍦 Andy's Frozen Custard
📍 610 S Washington St, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 11am-11pm
💰 $4-8
👶 Ages: All ages
- Rich frozen custard made fresh daily
- Drive-thru
- Kid-sized portions
- Near downtown Maryville
- Cones, cups, sundaes, shakes, floats
Andy's serves up rich, creamy frozen custard that's denser and smoother than regular ice cream. They make it fresh throughout the day, and the location has a drive-thru for quick stops. The Maryville spot is near downtown with easy parking. Custard fans swear by Andy's for that classic, nostalgic...
🍦 Bruster's Real Ice Cream
📍 1400 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
💰 $4-8
👶 Ages: All ages
- Made fresh daily on-site
- Custom blasts
- Sundaes, shakes, pies, cakes
- Convenient parking
- Party-friendly
Bruster's makes their ice cream fresh daily right on-site, and you can practically taste the difference. They offer their signature "blasts" (ice cream blended with toppings) in flavors like Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, and Rocky Top Road. The Maryville location is in a convenient strip...
🍦 Sweet Retreat
📍 727 Louisville Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701
🕐 Tue-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm, Mon Closed
💰 $5-15
👶 Ages: All ages
- Ice cream plus full restaurant
- Ramen, boba, poke bowls
- Korean-inspired dishes
- Spacious seating
- Dinner and dessert in one stop
This place is actually a full restaurant that serves incredible ice cream! Sweet Retreat in Alcoa (practically Maryville's next-door neighbor) is famous for their ice cream as part of their broader dessert menu. They also serve ramen, boba, poke bowls, and Korean-inspired dishes. The ice cream is...
Knoxville
🍦 Cruze Farm Ice Cream
📍 445 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Downtown: Mon-Sun 12-10pm; East: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
💰 $4-10
👶 Ages: All ages
- Farm-fresh ice cream made on-site daily
- Rotating seasonal flavors
- Multiple Knoxville locations
- Patio seating downtown
- Drive-thru at East location
Cruze Farm is a local favorite with multiple locations around Knoxville. They make their ice cream on-site daily with fresh ingredients. Flavors rotate, but popular ones include Sweet Cream, Chocolate, Carrot Cake, Strawberry, and seasonal specialties like Brown Butter and Dragon Fruit Sorbet. Each...
🍫 Kilwins
📍 408 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
💰 $4-15
👶 Ages: All ages
- Handmade chocolates and caramels
- Fresh daily ice cream
- Gift-worthy treats
- Downtown Knoxville on Gay Street
- Ice cream and chocolate combos
Kilwins is famous for handmade chocolates and caramels, but their ice cream is excellent too. Located in downtown Knoxville on Gay Street, they make treats from scratch daily. Their ice cream is creamy with rich flavors, and you can combine it with their chocolates for an extra-special treat. Great...
🍦 Tesoro Gelato
📍 111 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Typically 12-9pm (call to confirm)
💰 $4-9
👶 Ages: All ages
- Authentic Italian gelato
- Dense and creamy
- Classic flavors like pistachio and hazelnut
- Downtown Knoxville location
- Smaller portions available
If you're looking for authentic Italian gelato, Tesoro is your place. Their gelato is denser, creamier, and more intense in flavor than regular ice cream. They offer classic flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, stracciatella, and seasonal specialties. The downtown Knoxville location is perfect for a...
🍦 UT Creamery
📍 2712 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
🕐 Mon-Sat 12-7pm, Closed Sundays
💰 $3-7
👶 Ages: All ages
- University-made ice cream
- Local Tennessee ingredients
- Research-driven recipes
- On-campus location
- Classic flavors
A University of Tennessee treasure! UT Creamery makes their ice cream right on campus using UT's agricultural research and facilities. The flavors often incorporate local Tennessee ingredients and seasonal specialties. It's a quick stop if you're on campus or near the medical center, and the ice...
🍦 SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
📍 10901 Parkside Dr #102, Knoxville, TN 37934
💰 Pay by weight
👶 Ages: All ages
- Self-serve frozen yogurt
- 20+ flavors
- Toppings bar
- Budget-friendly pay-by-weight
- Also at Tanger Outlets in Sevierville
Self-serve frozen yogurt with 20+ flavors including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and seasonal options. There are also frozen novelties like bars and cups for kids who prefer something simpler. The location near the outlets has convenient parking. Kids can customize their own cups with toppings...
Bookstores
🍨 Phoenix Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
📍 418 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm
💰 $3-8
👶 Ages: All ages
- Old-fashioned soda fountain
- Nostalgic vintage setting
- Classic sundaes and sodas
- Homemade ice cream
- Interactive service kids love
A true old-fashioned soda fountain! Phoenix Pharmacy has been a Knoxville institution and serves classic ice cream sodas, sundaes, and treats in a nostalgic setting. This is a step back in time where kids can watch the ice cream being prepared and enjoy a true American classic. The vintage setting...
Chain Options
🍦 Baskin-Robbins
📍 2428 Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN
💰 $4-8
👶 Ages: All ages
- 31 rotating flavors
- Maryville and Knoxville locations
- Classic ice cream
31 rotating flavors (their signature), reliable for classic ice cream. The Maryville location on Lamar Alexander Pkwy is convenient for families in the area.
A solid choice when you want variety and consistency.
🍦 Culver's
📍 9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
💰 $4-10
👶 Ages: All ages
- Frozen custard
- Full food menu
- ButterBurgers
- Consistent quality
Made-from-scratch frozen custard plus a full food menu. Kids love the buttery ButterBurgers too, so this works as both dinner and dessert.
Reliable, consistent flavors, and the custard is a step above typical fast food ice cream.
🍦 Marble Slab Creamery
📍 10972 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN
💰 $5-10
👶 Ages: All ages
- Mixed on a frozen marble slab
- Custom mix-ins
- Fun to watch
They mix their ice cream right in front of you with your chosen mix-ins on a frozen marble slab. Fresh, customizable, and genuinely fun for kids to watch.
The Knoxville location on Parkside Dr is easy to find with good parking.
More Ice Cream & Desserts
🍪 Crumbl Maryville
📍 1765 W Broadway Ave C, Maryville, TN 37801
💰 $3-5 per cookie
👶 Ages: All ages
- Weekly rotating flavors
- Curbside pickup
- Eat-in seating
Crumbl hits the sweet spot when your kids need something special but you don't want to drive all the way to Knoxville. This Maryville location on W. Broadway serves gourmet cookies that rotate weekly - every Monday they kick off with four new flavors that you can guess at on their website. My kids...
🧁 The Wildflour Bakery
📍 298 Highland Ave, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
Okay, new find alert: The Wildflour Bakery just opened their storefront in downtown Maryville, and honestly? This is the kind of place where you want to go just to say hi. They're serving up specialty American and French desserts made from scratch daily - and I mean actually made from scratch, not...
🍦 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
📍 1724 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801
👶 Ages: All ages
The Dairy Queen on W Broadway is a go-to spot for families with kids. Their soft serve is the classic kind—simple, satisfying, and always a hit after a day at the park or a round of bowling. They also do burgers, chicken strips, and fries if you need something more substantial. The drive-thru can...
🍧 Maw's Arctic Ice
📍 1415 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
If you've got kids who can't get enough of shaved ice, Maw's Arctic Ice is the spot. They do 33+ flavors plus 11 sugar-free options in 4 sizes starting at $3. I've watched kids stare at the flavor wall like it's their job interview at this point - they really do think about it. What they serve:...
🍦 Rocky's Place Ice Cream
📍 6651 Highway 411 S, Greenback, TN 37742
💰 $4-8 per serving
👶 Ages: All ages
This local spot in nearby Greenback serves the Maryville area with hand-dipped ice cream and soft serve. They feature up to 48 flavors of Hershey's and Blue Bell ice cream, plus 100+ soft serve flavors. It's a charming, old-school ice cream parlor vibe that feels like stepping back in time. Pro...
🍦 Sugar Queen Creamery
📍 Maryville, TN
💰 $3-8 per serving
👶 Ages: All ages
Dessert shop in Maryville serving ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sweet treats. Family-friendly spot for a sweet treat.
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