Indulge in Deliciousness
Welcome to Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream. We are a local, family-owned and operated small batch ice cream shop downtown Custer, South Dakota, the oldest town in the Black Hills. We are located in the 1881 First National Bank of Dakota Territory, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. We make all of our ice cream in-house and aim to provide a rotation of ice cream, sherbet, and non-dairy options which are rich, creamy and flavorful to locals and tourists alike. Flavors are every changing, keeping it fresh! Enjoy them while they last in a fresh made waffle cone. Ice cream as good as gold!
Scoops of Happiness
Chocolate
A rich creamy chocolate
Butter Pecan
A creamy buttery ice cream with pecan pieces
Orange Dream
A dreamy creamy orange ice cream
Italian Ice/Sorbet
Cherry
Non-dairy made with juice
Vanilla
It's good creamy vanilla
Chocolate Pomegranate
A chocolate ice cream with a hint of pomegranate.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
White Chocolate Ice Cream with crushed peanut butter cups
Non-Diary Pineapple Orange
Made with a Coconut Base
Coffee
Strong Coffee flavor
Triple Berry
A blend of Blueberries, Raspberries, and Black Berries.
Pink Lemonade Sherbet
Sherbets are made with juice and dairy.
Pint Flavors:
Ahh, Nuts!, Birthday Cake, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan, Cherry Chocolate Nut, Chocolate, Chocolate Nutella Oreo, Chocolate Orange, Chocolat Pomegranate, Coffee, Cotton Candy, Key Lime Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip, Orange Dream, Pistachio, Sage Salted Pecan, S'mores, Strawberry, Toffee Crunch Delight, Tropical Sunrise, Vanilla, Pineapple Sherbet, Pink Lemonade Sherbet, Non-Diary Blue Raspberry Sorbet, Non-Dairy Watermelon Italian Ice, Non-Dairy Chocolate, Non-Dairy Chocolate Peanut Butter,
Grab & Go
Craving a delightful treat on the fly? Check out our freezer section for quick grab-and-go items, featuring an array of tempting choices to satisfy your sweet tooth, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
🍨 Pints: Indulge in your favorite flavors, whether it's classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or a refreshing fruit flavor.
🍦 Ice Cream Bars: Experience the perfect blend of creamy goodness and crunchy satisfaction with our ice cream bars.
🥪 Ice Cream Sandwiches: Craving a nostalgic treat? Our ice cream sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food. Sink your teeth into layers of soft cookies hugging a generous scoop of premium ice cream.
🍰 Ice Cream Cakes: Celebrate any occasion with a Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream cake!
Whether you're stocking up for a cozy night in or grabbing a quick treat on the run, Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream has everything you need to satisfy your cravings. Don't settle for ordinary – indulge in extraordinary flavor experiences with us! 🎊🍨
The Scoop...
Who's Horatio?
Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream earns its namesake from local legend, Horatio Nelson Ross-who was the first person to discover gold in the Black Hills in July 1874. Ross came to Custer as part of General George Armstrong Custer's Black Hills expedition. Ross's discovery spurred a gold rush, which led to Custer's population boom, but when prospects of finding gold became better elsewhere, Ross became one of Custer's few remaining inhabitants. He never made money from gold, but instead became one of the area's first unoffical tour guides by taking others to where he discovered his gold-French Creek, which runs just across the street from our ice cream shop. Ross died a poor man and is buried in the local cemetery just north of town. Each July, Custer celebrates and honors his discovery and the founding of our town with the annual Gold Discovery Days celebration.
Featured
The buzz around town is all about Horatio's Homemade Ice Cream, and it's no surprise why! Recently featured on several local news stations, this beloved ice cream hotspot is capturing hearts and taste buds with its delectable frozen treats and innovative flavors
