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Big Dipper Ice Cream

Missoula, MT • ★ 4.8 (1695 Google reviews)

1995
Inside Big Dipper Ice Cream
Big Dipper Ice Cream photo from Google
Big Dipper Ice Cream photo from Google
Big Dipper Ice Cream photo from Google

The Story

The Big Dipper's neon cone and its huckleberry scoop are Missoula shorthand for summer — the line runs down the sidewalk and nobody minds.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Jong Lee

    ★ 4 • a month ago

    Yummy with hand made waffle cones, with many non standard flavors. Only odd thing for tastes is they have to go to back to get each of them as rhe ice cream is not at the order counter.

  • Nate Krulish

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    We had the Big Dipper ice cream truck at the welcome party for our son’s wedding, and it was an absolute hit! From the very beginning, Kelsey made the planning process easy, smooth, and stress-free. She was wonderful to work with and helped ensure everything came together perfectly. On the day of the event, Mira provided fantastic service to our family and friends with a smile and great energy. The variety of ice cream flavors was so much fun, and throughout the evening we heard rave reviews from guests about the rich, creamy, delicious ice cream. Absolutely recommend the Espresso Heath and Huckleberry flavors. So yummy! Having the ice cream truck at the party added such a fun and memorable touch to the celebration. The combination of Big Dipper’s delicious ice cream and outstanding customer service made the experience even better. We couldn’t have been happier and highly recommend Big Dipper for any special event!

  • SouTex Traveller

    ★ 5 • 10 months ago

    Yummy ice cream near restaurants, bars and camps for when you get the chilly munchies. Great flavors (had huckleberry and salted caramel), old-school walk-up ordering at the window with picnic tables to sit and enjoy the treats. Can get really busy in the evenings, but liner moves fast and with the wait! 🍨

  • Sammi Peterson

    ★ 5 • 3 months ago

    I can’t recommend Big Dipper Ice Cream enough! From the moment you walk up, there’s always a fun, lively vibe and the staff is friendly and quick, even when there’s a line. The ice cream itself is absolutely incredible—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor in every bite. And the huckleberry ice cream is an absolute must-try! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and really captures that classic Montana flavor. Easily one of the best scoops you’ll find anywhere. This place is a true local gem—definitely worth stopping by anytime you’re craving a treat! 🍦