A scoop after dinner, Italian ice on a sunny afternoon, or soft serve tucked into a fish-shaped waffle: there are plenty of ways to make ice cream part of a good day in Las Vegas. Start with your side of town, then choose the treat that sounds best.
These neighborhood picks cover North Las Vegas, the northwest, the west and southwest, Green Valley, other parts of Henderson, and Spring Mountain. Green Valley is part of Henderson, but it deserves its own section here because a stop near Warm Springs is a different outing from one in Inspirada.
North Las Vegas and Aliante: CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard
CJ’s Aliante shop is at 6885 N Aliante Parkway, Suite 107, North Las Vegas. This is the North Las Vegas choice on this list, especially for an afternoon around Aliante.
Go for Italian ice or custard when you feel like something different from a scoop. CJ’s makes its Italian ice in small batches, and choosing between the two gives everyone a chance to find their kind of frozen treat. Check the Aliante branch’s current hours when planning your stop.
Northwest and Centennial: Sorry Not Sorry Creamery
For the northwest valley, Sorry Not Sorry’s Centennial shop is at 7170 N Durango Drive, Suite 130. This is the branch to look at around Centennial, rather than the Aliante location above in North Las Vegas.
Sorry Not Sorry Creamery is a fun choice for people who love mix-ins: the creamery makes cookies, brownies, cakes and caramel in-house. Browse the rotating flavors together and choose something that catches your eye.
West side, Spring Valley and the Summerlin side of town
The Flamingo and Durango shops below give west-side families two different dessert styles. They are useful options south of Summerlin; neither is being presented as a shop inside Summerlin itself.
- Sorry Not Sorry, West Flamingo: 9484 W Flamingo Road, Suite 165. Choose this for scooped ice cream and creative mix-ins. This is a neighborhood location on West Flamingo Road, separate from the Flamingo hotel.
- CJ’s, Durango: 3555 S Durango Drive, Suite B100. Choose this for Italian ice or custard on the west side.
For a family that enjoys trying new flavors, start with Sorry Not Sorry. If Italian ice sounds refreshing or someone has been looking forward to custard, CJ’s gives you that option nearby on the west side.
Southwest: Handel’s on Tropicana
Handel’s Tropicana shop is at 10170 W Tropicana Avenue. It is a southwest-valley scoop stop, with a menu that ranges from chocolate, vanilla and strawberry to banana cream pie, horchata and taro.
This is a good choice for a group with a mix of familiar favorites and more adventurous tastes. Younger kids can enjoy their favorite scoop in a cup, while cone fans get the waffle-cone experience. Choose the serving size that sounds right when you get to the counter.
Green Valley: Cold Stone on Warm Springs
For Green Valley, Cold Stone Creamery at Green Valley Station is at 1659 W Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, at Arroyo Grande Boulevard and Warm Springs Road.
The appeal here is a made-to-order combination: choose ice cream and mix-ins such as candy, fruit or nuts, then watch the order come together on the cold stone. It gives kids and adults a little room to create their own dessert.
This is the Green Valley pick for plans around Warm Springs and Arroyo Grande. Keep it separate from the southern Henderson options below when choosing a stop close to your afternoon.
Other Henderson stops: Stephanie Street and Inspirada
Henderson covers a lot of ground. These two addresses serve different parts of it:
- CJ’s, Stephanie: 693 N Stephanie Street, Henderson. An Italian ice and custard option for the Stephanie Street area.
- Sorry Not Sorry, Inspirada: 3239 Bicentennial Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson. The scooped-ice-cream choice on this list for Inspirada and the far southern part of Henderson.
If you are putting together a family afternoon, our Henderson activities guide has ideas for the rest of the day. Match the dessert branch to the area you plan to visit.
South Eastern and Serene: scoops or soft serve
The Eastern Avenue corridor has two choices close to the Las Vegas/Henderson side of the south valley:
- Sorry Not Sorry, Eastern: 2390 E Serene Avenue, for scooped ice cream.
- Somisomi: 9500 S Eastern Avenue, Suite 110, for soft serve with a filled, fish-shaped waffle cone.
Somisomi labels its Eastern branch Henderson, while the posted mailing address uses Las Vegas, NV 89123. The street address is the useful detail for navigation.
Choose Sorry Not Sorry when scoops and mix-ins sound good. Choose Somisomi when the waffle is part of the fun. Somisomi also serves taiyaki, a separate filled, fish-shaped pastry.
Spring Mountain and Chinatown: Somisomi
Somisomi’s other local listing is at 4284 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 104. This is the branch to choose for a dessert stop around Spring Mountain, rather than its south Eastern Avenue shop. Select Nevada in the location directory to see the local branches.
Soft serve and a filled waffle make a lovely finish to a meal in the area. Check the current flavor and filling choices, then put together a combination you want to try.
Make dessert part of your day
A neighborhood ice cream shop works for a family treat, one-on-one time with a child, or a relaxed date. Pair a nearby branch with dinner from our kid-friendly restaurant guide, or enjoy dessert as the outing itself. For another easy evening idea, browse our low-key Las Vegas date ideas.
Menus and opening times vary by branch. Use the linked shop pages for current hours and prices, and ask the staff about ingredients and preparation if anyone has allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ice cream in Las Vegas FAQ
Where should I go for ice cream in North Las Vegas?
CJ’s Aliante branch at 6885 N Aliante Parkway is the North Las Vegas stop on this list. It serves Italian ice and custard.
What is a convenient ice cream stop in Green Valley?
Cold Stone at Green Valley Station, 1659 W Warm Springs Road, is an option for made-to-order ice cream and mix-ins around Warm Springs and Arroyo Grande.
Which stop works for the southwest?
Handel’s at 10170 W Tropicana Avenue is the southwest scoop-shop pick here. For the west side farther north, compare the West Flamingo Sorry Not Sorry and Durango CJ’s addresses.
Are there options besides scooped ice cream?
Yes. CJ’s serves Italian ice and custard, and Somisomi serves soft serve with filled waffle cones. Choose the dessert style you are in the mood for, then pick the branch on your side of town.