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
VANILLA
Creamy vanilla
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
Mint ice cream with mini chocolate chips
KEY LIME PIE
Key Lime ice cream with graham crumbs
NON-DAIRY
BERRY CHERRY
Blend of Blueberries and CherriesMade with a Coconut base
CHOCOLATE
A rich creamy chocolate.
CHERRY CHOCOLATE NUT
Cherry ice cream with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts
RUM RAISIN
Rum flavored ice cream with raisins
sold out SORBET/ITALIAN ICE
frozen treat made from fruit juice, sugar, and water, resulting in a bright, refreshing, and smooth texture.
COFFEE
A strong coffee flavor
ENGLISH TOFFEE HEATH
English Toffee ice cream with Heath bits
BERRY BLEND SHERBET
A fruity frozen dessert made with juice plus a small amount of dairy, giving it a lighter, creamier texture than sorbet.
Pint Flavors:
Amaretto Crunch, Black Licorice, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Bunny Tracks, Cherry Chocolate Nut, Chocolate, Coconut Snowball, Coffee, English Toffee Heath, Fudge Brownie Swirl, Key Lime Pie, Lemon Wafer, Matcha Green Tea, Mermaid Birthday Bash, Mexican Chocolate, Sage Salted Pecan, Strawberry, Strawberry Mint, Strawberry Ribbon, Vanilla, Berry Blend Sherbet, Non-Dairy Apple Cinnamon, Non-Dairy Berry Cherry Vanilla, Non-Dairy Coffee, Non-Dairy Maple Nut
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
