Summer is getting closer, which makes it a good time to revisit one of our favorite “5 to Try” lists from the past.
As weather warms up and the kids prepare for vacation and lazy days spent at the pool, we want to update our list of local ice cream favorites in Johnson County.
We last asked for your ice cream picks two years ago, and there may be some new entries on the scene. Or some old standbys may still be holding strong.
Whatever your flavor, give us the scoop and tell us your picks for best ice cream in Johnson County.
As always, we prefer locally owned shops to corporate chains.

How to tell us your picks for best patios for dining
We’ll take recommendations for this “5 to Try” for up to two weeks.
To send us your “5 to Try” suggestions this week, you can:
- Email ideas to stories@johnsoncountypost.com,
- Send us messages on Facebook or on X (formerly Twitter).
- Or comment at the bottom of this post.
After we get your suggestions, we’ll publish our readers’ picks for what made it into our “5 to Try.”
Other recent “5 to Try” lists
In the meantime, check out some of our other classic “5 to Try” lists: