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
COOKIES & CREAM
Vanilla ice cream with crushed oreos
TROPICAL SUNRISE
A blend of pineapple, strawberries, peaches and mango.
NON-DAIRY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
Made in a oat base
CHOCOLATE
A rich creamy chocolate.
STRAWBERRY
Creamy strawberry ice cream
BUTTER PECAN
A creamy buttery ice cream pecan pieces
ROOT BEER
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
RUM BUTTERFINGER CRUNCH
Rum ice cream with crushed Butterfinger
PINEAPPLE SHERBET
A fruity frozen dessert made with juice plus a small amount of dairy, giving it a lighter, creamier texture than sorbet.
Pint Flavors:
Berry Good, Black Licorice, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Coffee, Cookies & Cream, Key Lime Pie, Maple Nut, Mexican Chocolate, Milk Chocolate M&M, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peaches & Cream, Peanut Butter, Pistachio, Rum Butterfinger Crunch, Strawberry, Taste of Custer, Tropical Sunrise, Vanilla, Berry Blend Sherbet, Grape Sherbet, Paradise Punch Sherbet, Pineapple Sherbet, Non-Dairy Strawberry Sorbet, Non-Dairy Watermelon Italian Ice, Non-Dairy Lemon Poppy Seed
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
