When you are hunting for the best ice cream in Breckenridge, the good news is that most of the sweetest stops sit within a few blocks of each other on Main Street. This guide rounds up where to find great ice cream, gelato, giant cookies, hand made chocolate, and dessert crepes in Breckenridge, CO, so you can plan a proper sugar crawl through the Historic District. Every spot below was checked to confirm it is currently open. And because a good dessert tastes even better after a good dinner, we have a walkable plan for that too.
Craving pizza or Italian tonight? Dessert is better on a full stomach. Tin Plate Artisan Pizza is a short walk away at 110 S. Ridge Street, one block off Main. Start with a 72-hour cold fermented sourdough pizza, then stroll over for a scoop. See the Tin Plate menu or read our guide to the best pizza in Breckenridge.
The best ice cream and gelato in Breckenridge
For frozen treats, two Main Street spots do the heavy lifting. I Scream Gelato at 105 S Main Street scoops small batch gelato and sorbet in rotating flavors, and it is the honest answer to a search for gelato in Breckenridge. It sits right at the north end of Main, so it is an easy stop on the way into town.
A few blocks south, Stir-Pan Creamery at 500 S Main Street is the fun, theatrical option, known for rolled ice cream made to order on a frozen pan plus classic scoops and generous topping bars. It is a hit with kids and anyone who likes a little show with their dessert. Between the two, you can cover both a refined gelato and a playful rolled ice cream in one afternoon.
Cookies, chocolate, and a candy store in Breckenridge
If cookies are your weakness, Breckenridge has two dedicated cookie shops steps apart. Mary’s Mountain Cookies at 108 S Main Street bakes big, soft, still warm cookies all day, and it is a reliable grab and go treat. Around the corner at 128 S Main Street, Mountain Top Cookie Shop turns out thick, loaded cookies and is another local favorite for a quick sweet fix. Both are easy to fold into a Main Street walk.
For chocolate and old fashioned candy, the go to candy store in Breckenridge is the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 226 S Main Street. It is the classic mountain town candy counter: fresh fudge cut to order, hand dipped caramel apples, clusters, truffles, and a case of chocolates that is hard to walk past. It is a great stop for a gift or a treat to take back to the condo.
Dessert crepes and bakery treats
No dessert roundup in Breckenridge is complete without Crepes a la Cart, the town’s most famous sweet stop, with its long standing window at 307 S Main Street and a second kitchen tucked at 309 S Ridge Street in the alley to ease the line. The dessert crepes, think Nutella, Biscoff, banana, and berries folded hot to order, are worth the wait and are practically a Breckenridge rite of passage.
For a more classic bakery case of pastries, muffins, and morning buns, Clint’s Bakery and Coffee House at 131 S Main Street and Cool River Coffee House and Bakery at 325 S Main Street both pair fresh baked goods with a warm drink, which is a smart move on a cold mountain day. For the full rundown of the town’s bread, pastries, and donut shops, including the new sourdough spot Threefold Bakery, see our guide to the best bakery in Breckenridge. If coffee and a pastry is more your speed, our guide to the best coffee shops in Breckenridge has the full list.
A dinner first plan for your Breckenridge dessert crawl
Here is how locals do it. Eat a proper dinner first, then walk to dessert. Tin Plate Artisan Pizza sits at 110 S. Ridge Street, one block off Main and a short, easy walk to every scoop shop above. We are a family owned pizzeria in a restored 138 year old mining cabin, serving 72-hour cold fermented sourdough pizza, 12-hour braised short rib pizza, and house made mozzarella, with a west facing patio under the bistro lights. Good pizza takes time. The best pizza takes time and quality ingredients. Finish a pie with us, then make the two minute stroll to Main Street for gelato, a warm cookie, or a Crepes a la Cart dessert crepe. For families weighing where to eat before the treats, our guide to family dinner restaurants in Breckenridge and our complete Breckenridge dining guide lay out the best options.
Craving pizza or Italian tonight? Tin Plate is a short walk from every dessert stop on this list. Browse the Tin Plate menu, check out the best pizza in Breckenridge, or just walk in, no reservations needed for the main dining room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ice cream in Breckenridge?
For gelato, I Scream Gelato at 105 S Main Street is the top pick, with small batch gelato and sorbet. For classic and rolled ice cream, Stir-Pan Creamery at 500 S Main Street is the local favorite. Both are on Main Street and easy to reach on foot.
Where can I get gelato in Breckenridge?
I Scream Gelato at 105 S Main Street is the dedicated gelato shop in Breckenridge, scooping rotating small batch flavors plus dairy free sorbet options.
Is there a candy store in Breckenridge?
Yes. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 226 S Main Street is the main candy store in Breckenridge, with fresh fudge, hand dipped caramel apples, truffles, and a full case of chocolates.
What desserts is Breckenridge known for?
Breckenridge is best known for the dessert crepes at Crepes a la Cart on Main Street, along with giant warm cookies from Mary’s Mountain Cookies and Mountain Top Cookie Shop, and small batch gelato and rolled ice cream a few doors away.
Craving something savory before dessert? Walk in to Tin Plate Artisan Pizza at 110 S. Ridge Street, no reservations needed, then take the short stroll to Main Street for your treat. See the menu here.