It would be a shame not to share this St. Louis treasure with the rest of the country. Featuring Naughty (boozy) and Nice (non-boozy) flavors, this may be the creamiest, most inventive ice cream on the planet. Some flavor offerings change with the seasons but if given the chance, don’t miss the "naughty" Manhattan ice cream and Pink Champagne Sorbet. The coconut-based, vegan Lemon Poppy Seed and traditional Gooey Butter Cake are non-boozy but equally intoxicating.

Always coming up with new plant-based creations, Daily Harvest has just launched their line of "Scoops," frozen treats with incredibly simple ingredient lists. Dessert lovers can indulge in flavors like Vanilla + Salted, Swirled Black Sesame made with coconut and ashwagandha and Strawberry + Rich, Ripples Berry Compote made with dragon fruit and probiotics.

KIND bars have chilled out! KIND FROZEN offers creamy, plant-based frozen treat bars made from almond milk and layered with smooth dark chocolate, chopped nuts and nut butter. The two flavors (Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter) can shipped to you via Amazon and is found at Walmart, Target and most major retailers. Perfect for a healthy snack on a hot summer day.

Attention to every detail, right down to the inspiring, yet sassy quotes printed on the pints, this Vermont-based, farm-to-cone operation will capture your taste buds and your heart.

Flavor offerings come from the berries, peppermint, honey and other ingredients grown and harvested right on site. It’s hard to pick to a favorite but topping the list is Respect Your Elders made with their farm-fresh elderberries; Chaste Anne featuring a special variety of yellow "Anne" raspberries swirled in a simple vanilla base; and I Want Candy...with Chocolate, fresh peppermint ice cream with big chunks of dark chocolate.

Ice cream made by a James Beard award winner? Yes, please! Jeni’s scoop shops have opened all over the country but as my shipment proves, quality is not compromised in transit. Jeni’s flavors are deeply creative, and the online shop offers a selection of signature flavors that are available year-round, as well as flavors that rotate seasonally. Lemon & Blueberries Parfait is a must-try for summer; a lemony buttermilk-and-cream base with blueberry swirl is a next-level flavor experience. And their Texas Sheet Cake is hands down the best dairy-free ice cream I have ever tasted. Finally, don't miss this summer's limited edition dairy-free Lemon Bar.

This West coast operation makes small batches of handmade ice cream in its Portland headquarters. This creative and inspired family ice cream biz screams fun! Seasonal flavors feature everything from breakfast cereal to fresh berries and staple flavors like Honey Lavender, Chocolate Gooey Brownie, vegan Strawberry Coconut Water Sherbet and other vegan oat milk-based flavors are NOT to be missed.

Two college guys and one cold and creamy dream! These two gelato enthusiasts set out to make a product worthy of its Italian heritage, that also celebrates the goodness of local Northeastern U.S. ingredients. From Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp to Torched Marshmallow S’more to the award-winning Mascarpone Pistachio Carmel, throw your own frozen treat festa to celebrate summer.

Channel childhood visits from the ice cream truck, but with fruit-filled alternatives free of artificial colors. Born in Texas and shipped to grocers and homes nationwide, these whole food icy treats come in several shapes and flavors including Coldbrew Latte ice pops and Cherry Limeade freezer pops.