Who's open: Where to get your next ice cream cone this summer
A trip to the local ice cream shop is a good way to cool off this summer, and whether you prefer a cone, dish, shake or sundae, there are many seasonal ice cream stands across Somerset County ready to help beat the summer heat with a cool treat.
The Daily American has put together a listing on the area's ice cream shops, and each has a link to the store's website or social media page for guests to check for updates on new flavors and other specials.
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The Shake Shak is located at 327 Alwine Road, Boswell, near the intersection of routes 30 and 219 and next to BJ Maurer Ford. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. This is their 17th season in business; they offer Hershey's Premium hand-scooped ice cream, real soft serve ice cream, real fruit smoothies, coffee-flavored smoothies, Hawaiian style shaved ice and no sugar added flavors of ice cream. Food choices available include hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, jumbo pretzels, nachos and more. Call 814-525-1023 or visit their Facebook page for more information.
Krause's Soft Freeze, located at 8015 Somerset Pike, near the Jennerstown Speedway. 814-279-2718. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday (grill closes at 8 p.m. daily). Their menu features ice cream, sandwiches, wings, salads, hot dogs, fries, nachos and more. Call or visit their Facebook page for more information.
The Rambler, located at 1203 Jefferson Ave. in Windber, is open from 3-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A drive-through line is also available. New for this year at The Rambler is that they are serving several food items: a King Soft Pretzel, all-beef hot dogs, nachos with cheese and a variety of chips, according to a post on its Facebook page. Credit cards will also be accepted for payment this year. The selection of flavors changes weekly, so be sure to check The Rambler's Facebook page regularly for updates.
The Pit Stop Kremery, 346 Main Street, Meyersdale, is open from 3-9 p.m. daily, seven days per week. Look for some new items this year on the menu, according to its Facebook page.
The Silver Bell, 1575 Tire Hill Road in Davidsville, is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Special flavors and other information is posted on its Facebook page.
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Shaffer's Frosty Freeze, 134 Frosty Lane in Johnstown (route 985, the Old Somerset Pike). The order window is open from 1-9 p.m., seven days a week. For more information on flavors and other specials, visit its Facebook page or call 814-288-1870.
Outflow Soft Freeze, 1523 Mae West Road, Confluence, is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. More information is available at their Facebook page.
Molly's Ice Cream, 1548 N. Center Ave., Somerset. 814-701-2772. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., see their Facebook page for updated information. Jake's Mini Golf opens at 9:30 a.m. and the cashier's window for golfing closes at 8 p.m. daily.
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My Girls Deli and Catering, 542 Berlin Plank Road, Somerset. 814-444-6913. Operating hours for ice cream sales are from 4-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. See their Facebook page for more information. Menser's Mini Golf is located next door; it opens at 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 814-701-1882 or visit their Facebook page for more information on mini golf.
The Ice Cream Station, 409 Broadway in Berlin. 814-267-3100. Celebrating their 25th season in the Berlin area in 2024. Visit their Facebook page for more information about their specials.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Ice cream shops opening around Somerset County PA for the season
