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  Hometown Ice Creameries in Washington County, PA
  By Natalie Gloady on Jul. 04, 2022
  Whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall, everyone can all agree that there is no better sweet treat to indulge in than ice cream.
  No matter if you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or cool down after a long summer day, there are plenty of hometown ice creameries in Washington County, Pennsylvania that have just what you are craving.
  Keeping that in mind, if you are interested in checking out the best ice cream spots in Washington County, Pennsylvania then just keep reading.
  Sarris Candies
  Lovie’s Frosty Twist
  Krency’s Ice Cream
  M.A.’s Ice Cream Shop
  The Springhouse
  Sarris Candies
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  One of the most notorious ice cream shops in Pennsylvania is located right in Washington County-- Sarris Candies in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
  This popular ice cream parlor is located inside the famous Sarris Candies candy factory. Take a trip down memory lane in this old-fashioned ice cream parlor complete with dazzling chandeliers and red leather booths.
  Sarris Candies makes a wide variety of ice cream flavors to choose from like chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, strawberry cheesecake, and so much more. This ice creamery serves more than just the typical ice cream, they also serve ice cream cakes, milk shakes, ice cream floats, and banana splits just to name a few.
  Top your ice cream cone with one of their many hardcap flavors or with their freshly made toppings.
  The next time you are in the mood for ice cream, check out Sarris Candies in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
  Lovie’s Frosty Twist
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  A somewhat new ice creamery that has gained major popularity in Washington County is Lovie’s Frosty Twist located in Houston, PA.
  This “walk up” style ice cream shop offers an abundance of the creamiest soft serve flavors that can be scooped on top of a cone or bowl. Some of their most popular flavors include cinnamon, caramel, watermelon, lemon, and cake batter just to name a few.
  Not a fan of traditional ice cream? That’s no problem at Lovie’s Frosty Twist because they offer many non-traditional frozen desserts like ice cream sandwiches, frozen chocolate dipped bananas, shakes, and root beer floats.
  Pile on your favorite ice cream toppings attop your ice cream cone or enjoy it plain-- Either way you are sure to satisfy your ice cream craving at Lovie’s Frosty Twist in Houston, PA.
  Krency’s Ice Cream
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  Another hometown ice creamery favorite in Washington County is Krency’s Ice Cream located in East Washington, PA.
  Krency’s Ice Cream has been serving up sweet treats since opening their doors decades ago. This ice cream shop is located inside Krency’s Diner allowing you to enjoy your sweet treat in a traditional dining setting.
  Enjoy a chocolate, vanilla, and “twist” soft serve ice cream cone topped with your favorite toppings. Not a cone person? That’s no problem, try your flavor of choice in a bowl-- just make sure you don’t forget the toppings!
  Looking for a different way to enjoy ice cream? Krency’s Ice Cream is well known for their delicious root beer floats.
  If you are looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out Krency’s Ice Cream in East Washington, PA.
  M.A.’s Ice Cream Shop
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  Looking for a fun way to enjoy a delicious ice cream cone? Look no further than M.A.’s Ice Cream Shop in McDonald, PA.
  This ice creamery is known for its unique ice cream flavors like mountain berry cheesecake, chocolate marshmallow, and banana peanut butter fudge ice cream just to name a few. Enjoy one of these creative flavors of ice cream in M.A.’s Ice Cream Shop’s bright pink and white indoor parlor or outside on their giant patio.
  The best part about this ice creamery? It has a specific ice cream flavor for dogs topped with a dog bone treat so that you can enjoy ice cream with your favorite furry friend.
  The next time you are looking for a unique ice cream experience, check out M.A.’s Ice Cream Shop in McDonald, PA.
  The Springhouse
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  One of Washington County, Pennsylvania’s favorite ice creameries is none other than The Springhouse located in Eighty-Four, PA.
  This ice creamery offers a unique experience due to its rural location in a farmers market. With many homemade ice cream flavors like chocolate and vanilla, this ice creamery also offers a variety of unique ice cream concoctions. Some of the most popular concoctions they offer include their “mud covered dirt ball” and their “peanut butter brownie thing” to name a few.
  Enjoy the scenic farm view while enjoying your cool and tasty ice cream on the covered porch or in the cozy indoor dining area. No matter where you choose to enjoy your sweet treat it is sure to leave you beyond satisfied when visiting The Springhouse in Eighty-Four, PA.
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  Natalie Gloady
  Digital Strategy Manager, Reimagine Main Street
  Natalie has worked and played in Washington County her entire life. She currently serves as the Digital Strategy Manager for Reimagine Main Street and on various local nonprofit boards and committees. In her free time, she can be found discovering new coffee shops, wineries and locally-owned boutiques with her friends and fur baby, Poppy, as well as yelling at sporting events. Natalie is a Waynesburg University Department of Communication graduate.