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Briley’s Ice Cream
901 S. Main Street, Suite 1, Joplin, MO 64801
Briley’s is a locally owned ice cream and soda shop in downtown Joplin. It also offers Route 66 souvenirs.
Best for: ice cream and soda
Ice Cream and Dessert Shops in Joplin
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Joplin
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Our top picks are Briley’s Ice Cream, Rock n’ Rolled Ice Cream and Pineapple Bliss.
These Joplin listings include ice cream and frozen custard shops, along with local bakeries and candy shops focused on desserts. Addresses and descriptions below are confirmed by Visit Joplin or the business’s own website; listings for national chains are omitted except Andy’s, included here as a Joplin location with a local listing.
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Rock n’ Rolled Ice Cream
1802 W. 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Rock n’ Rolled Ice Cream is a local dessert shop serving rolled ice cream made in front of customers. Visit Joplin says it is made with fresh ingredients.
Best for: rolled ice cream
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Pineapple Bliss
1021 W. 20th Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Pineapple Bliss is a soft-serve dessert shop that also serves ice cream from Loblolly Creamery. Its website describes options for customers seeking treats that are gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, dye-free, lactose-free or dairy-free.
Best for: soft-serve and allergy-conscious options
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Shake’s Frozen Custard
1441 Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Shake’s is a frozen custard shop founded in Joplin, with drive-through and window service. Visit Joplin lists shakes, cones, sundaes and other treats.
Best for: frozen custard
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Candy House Gourmet
510 S. Kentucky Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
Candy House Gourmet is a candy shop that has served the region since 1970. Visit Joplin lists toffee, fudge, brittle, divinity, pecan logs and sea-salt caramels among its original-recipe treats.
Best for: candy and confections
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Frosted Cakerie
218 S. Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Frosted Cakerie is a downtown custom-order bakery specializing in cakes, cookies and desserts. Its website lists cupcakes, premium cookies and custom sugar cookies among its offerings, and states that its retail shop is open Thursdays and Fridays.
Best for: cakes, cookies and other baked desserts
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Dude’s Daylight Donuts
2316 Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801
Dude’s Daylight Donuts is a doughnut shop that opened in 1954. Visit Joplin says it uses proprietary recipes and mixes for doughnuts and offers other breakfast pastries.
Best for: doughnuts and breakfast pastries
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Andy’s Frozen Custard
2934 South Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64804
Andy’s Frozen Custard is a quick-service frozen dessert shop with drive-through and walk-up service windows. Its Joplin listing features frozen custard sundaes, concretes and toppings.
Best for: frozen custard
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