Ice Cream Trail A Delicious Way To Experience Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Summer is just weeks away and already the heat is on. But thankfully in Bucks County we have plenty of places too cool down if it gets too hot! And that includes the local ice cream parlor.

Our friends at Visit Bucks County have put together an Ice Cream Trail featuring some of the county's ice cream destinations. Sounds like a delicious way to explore and experience Bucks County, all calories aside.

The trail include some of my favorites - the Zebra-Striped Whale, Nina's Waffles and Owowcow.

The Zebra is definitely worth a visit. I mean how many ice cream shops have been inspired by a book? Stop by and learn all about the Zebra-Striped Whale and how it came to be. And while you're there, order a crepe to enjoy or a hand-whirled ice cream treat.

Of course, there's nothing like a Nina's Waffle. It reminds me of visits to the amusement park when I was a kid and ordering an ice cream waffle sandwich. What a joy.

And then there's Owowcow. First of all, you've got to love the name. It has to rank up there as one of the best names for an ice cream shop. And their ice cream is equally impressive and eating it can only be described as the quintessential Bucks County experience.

Here are this year's stops on the Bucks County Ice Cream Trail. The commentary is provided by our friends at Visit Bucks County:

Super Premium, Hand-Crafted Ice Cream At The Batch Microcreamery

Batch's super premium, hand-crafted ice cream sets them apart. Stop by their shop inside the Trolley Barn in Quakertown and try flavors like Cold Brew and Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, or one of their unique sundaes, like the Chips 'n Dip, which includes peanut butter sauce, caramel corn and potato chips!

Hand-dipped Ice Cream At The Hickory Stick in Perkasie

The experience at the Hickory Stick is more than just ice cream. Inside an old schoolhouse in Perkasie, The Hickory Stick offers hand-dipped ice cream, milk shakes, water ice, pastries, sundaes, and specialty lattes from a full café bar. Take your pick!

Nina's Waffles A Taste of Belgium In Bucks County

Try unique ice cream flavor combinations like espresso crunch and cinnamon bourbon, while enjoying a taste of Belgium in Bucks County. Nina's hand-cooked waffles are made from their own in-house recipe at one of their many locations, including Doylestown, New Hope, Newtown and Peddler’s Village.

Hand-churned ice cream at Moo Hope

All ice cream flavors featured at Moo Hope, located at 22 South Main Street, are hand-churned in New Hope. With more than 50 options, like Lavender Coconut and Chocolate Pudding Crunch, this quaint shop is well worth the visit!

Dairy Delite: Delighting Levittown since 1953

Dairy Delight in Levittown has been a local favorite since 1953. Stop by for some seasonal soft serve, like Elvis and Blueberry Pie hand dip, along with lime sherbet, after a day of fun at nearby Sesame Place, or simply to treat the whole family on any sunny day.

Owowcow Creamery A Bucks County Culinary Experience

Owowcow's ice cream is proudly made with locally-grown and sourced ingredients. The delicious treats are crafted every day from scratch and the essentially recipe-free environment makes for an exciting culinary experience at their Ottsville, Wrightstown in Carousel Village and Chalfont locations. Come back often for a taste of all four seasons. Favorite flavors include Banana Caramel, Blood Orange Raspberry and Sweet Honey Cream.

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Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm: 100 Years of Perfection

Tanner Bros Dairy Farm has been in the dairy business for more than 100 years. Ask local families
and they'll tell you Tanners in Northampton Township (Richboro) is the place to go for homemade ice cream, freshly-made milk and more. Classic flavors include Rocky Road and Peanut Butter Swirl!

Uncle Dave's Homemade Ice Cream Down On The Farm

Located at Shady Brook Farm in Lower Makefield (Yardley), they focus on using the highest quality ingredients to ensure the delicious taste. The flavors are rotated seasonally so no two visits are the same. If there’s a flavor you can’t live without, like their famous Pumpkin or Red Raspberry, stop by the farm to bring it home for the family to share.

Uncle Mike's Homemade Ice Cream: The Sweet Side

Uncle Mike’s produces premium quality, gourmet ice cream and sorbets, all made on premises in Warminster. Try one of their unique Ice Cream Pies, Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, or a featured flavor like Dave’s Key Lime Pie or Really Raspberry Chip!

The Zebra-Striped Whale: A Whirl of Delectable Desserts

Head to the eclectic Zebra-Striped Whale located in the heart of Newtown for unique creations. This shop features a frozen granite slab where your favorite toppings are hand-whirled into delectable desserts. Tasty flavors include Mochaccino Coffee, Gold Medal Ribbon and Sweet Cream. They also serve up splendid cakes for all occasions.

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Here are Several Other Places Definitely Worth Trying

• Evolution Candy on East State Street in Doylestown just down the street from the County Theater. The ice cream is delicious and their old-fashioned candy items are a blast from the past.

• The Yardley Ice House and the Newtown Ice House. They serve one of the best hand-crafted water ices in Bucks County. Pop in and say hello to owners Jackie and Todd McGonigal. Flavors include orange creamsicle, cherry Bordeaux, Key Lime pie, peanut butter cup, mint chocolate chip, banana cream pie and lots more.