3 Great Colorado Ice Cream Shops to Visit This Summer

When the triple-digit heat arrives in Western Colorado, you'll find me in one of two places. I'm either up on the Grand Mesa trying to escape the heat, or at one of my favorite Western Colorado ice cream shops.

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Did you know that here in Western Colorado, we have some of the best peach ice cream you'll find anywhere? Did you know there is also a unique brand of ice cream made right here on the Western Slope? Let's explore these frozen delights without delay.

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Graff Dairy Grand Junction

• 🍦 Graff Dairy – Grand Junction, CO
• 📅 Established: Originally opened in 1954; revitalized and reopened in 2016.
• 📖 Background: A cherished local institution, Graff Dairy was rejuvenated to continue its legacy of serving the community.
• 😋 Specialties: Homemade ice cream with a rotating "flavor of the week," alongside sundaes, milkshakes, and casual bites like hot dogs.
• 🏡 Community Impact: Partners with The House, a local organization supporting homeless youth, by providing employment opportunities.
• 💻 Online: Graffdairyco.com

Third Bowl Ice Cream in Hotchkiss

• 🍨 Third Bowl Ice Cream – Hotchkiss, CO
• 📅 Established: 2010
• 📖 Background: This female-owned, family-operated business is dedicated to crafting small-batch ice cream using locally sourced ingredients.
• 😋 Specialties: Unique flavors such as Lavender Honey and Whiskey Caramel, available by the pint at various local retailers.
• 🏡 Community: Third Bowl ice cream is sold at Fisher’s in Grand Junction, The Hog and the Hen in Grand Junction, seasonally at the RMBL Gothic Store in Crested Butte, Big B’s Market in Paonia, the Kebler Corner, the Twin Lakes General Store, and many more.
• 💻 Online: thirdbowl.com

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Gelato Junction in Grand Junction

• 🍧 Gelato Junction – Grand Junction, CO
• 📅 Established: It seems like Gelato Junction has always been downtown.
• 📖 Background: Found on Main Street in Grand Junction, offering a variety of gelato flavors, wraps, and other treats.
• 😋 Specialties: Authentic Italian-style gelato with a selection of classic and innovative flavors.
• 🏡 Community: Grand Junction loves the chance to get together each month with our city manager. Gelato Junction hosts a ‘coffee talk’ at 449 Main St, Grand Junction, CO. Visit their website for more info on the next event.
• 💻 Online: bakersboutiquegj.com