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Ice Cream & Desserts

Cold Stone Creamery Menu 2026: Creations, Shakes & Ice Cream Cakes

Full Cold Stone Creamery menu guide for 2026 — every Signature Creation, ice cream flavor, mix-in, milkshake, and ice cream cake. Prices at Cold Stone vary by franchise location and are not published nationally, so the note banner below explains what to expect. Sections below: Signature Creations at a glance, the full menu, ice cream cakes, dairy-free options, and FAQ.

50+ flavors & mix-insFrozen granite stone mixingCustom ice cream cakes1,500+ U.S. locationsMilkshakes & smoothies
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Signature items

Birthday Cake RemixSignature Creation
PB Cup PerfectionSignature Creation
Founders FavoriteSignature Creation
Love It (8 oz)Most popular size
Custom Ice Cream CakeOrder 24-48 hrs ahead
Jump to: Signature Creations Create Your Own Ice Cream Cakes Dairy-free options Full menu FAQ
Quick answers

Cold Stone Creamery Signature Creations, answered

The four most-searched questions about Cold Stone's menu, answered at a glance.

Most popular Creation
Peanut Butter Cup Perfection

Chocolate ice cream, Reese's PB Cups, peanut butter, hot fudge.

Best for birthday
Birthday Cake Remix

Birthday cake ice cream, brownie, rainbow sprinkles, whipped topping.

Original Creation
Founders Favorite

Sweet cream ice cream, brownie, caramel, pecans, fudge.

Dairy-free option
Mango Sorbet

Dairy-free at most locations. Cross-contact risk — confirm with store.

Sizes

Cold Stone Creamery sizes: Like It, Love It, Gotta Have It

Cold Stone uses three size names. Here is what each means and roughly what to expect to pay. Prices are not set nationally and vary by franchise location.

SizeAmountApproximate Price RangeBest for
Like It5 oz~$5-7Kids, light serving, first visit
Love It8 oz~$6-9Most popular — fits 2-3 mix-ins
Gotta Have It12 oz~$8-11Sharing or big appetite
Size tip. Most customers find the Love It (8 oz) the right amount for 2-3 mix-ins and a satisfying serving. Like It is great for kids or a smaller appetite. Gotta Have It is often shared between two people.
Seasonal & limited

Seasonal and limited-time items at Cold Stone (2026)

Cold Stone rotates seasonal flavors and Creation specials throughout the year. Confirm current availability with your local store — seasonal flavors often sell out before the window ends.

Seasonal

Pumpkin Spice Creation

Pumpkin spice ice cream with gingersnap cookie crust and caramel. Returns fall each year.

Seasonal

Eggnog Ice Cream

Limited winter-holiday flavor. Available November through December at participating stores.

Limited

Cheesecake Factory Collaboration

Cold Stone has partnered with Cheesecake Factory for co-branded Creation flavors at select locations.

Permanent

Birthday Cake Remix

Permanently on the menu — one of the top three Creations by sales, year-round.

Permanent

Peanut Butter Cup Perfection

Year-round staple. Chocolate ice cream, Reese's PB Cups, peanut butter, fudge.

App-only

Loyalty rewards & deals

The My Cold Stone Club loyalty app offers birthday freebies (free Like It Creation on your birthday), digital coupons, and app-exclusive offers.

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All Cold Stone Creamery menu categories with item counts.

Full menu

Complete Cold Stone Creamery menu (2026)

All categories below — Signature Creations, flavors, mix-ins, milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream cakes, and sorbet. Prices are not published nationally and vary by franchise.

About prices at Cold Stone Creamery. Cold Stone Creamery is a franchise chain and does not publish a national price list. Prices are set by individual franchise owners. A Like It (5 oz) generally runs $5-7, a Love It (8 oz) around $6-9, and a Gotta Have It (12 oz) around $8-11, but your local store may differ. Check the Cold Stone app or call your nearest location for current prices. Ice cream cakes are priced by size and customization.
Ice cream cakes

Cold Stone Creamery ice cream cakes

Cold Stone builds fully custom ice cream cakes using your chosen ice cream flavor and mix-ins, layered with fudge and cake, decorated to order. A 6-inch round cake (serves 6-8) typically runs $30-45; a 10-inch (serves 12-14) around $50-70 — prices vary by location.

Cakes generally require 24-48 hours advance notice. Pre-designed Signature Creation cakes (Peanut Butter Cup Perfection Cake, Oreo Overload Cake, etc.) are sometimes available ready-to-go at the display case.

Order through coldstonecreamery.com or call your nearest location to confirm availability and pricing.

  • 6-inch round — serves 6-8, ~$30-45
  • 10-inch round — serves 12-14, ~$50-70
  • Sheet cakes — half and full sheet, serves 16-32
  • Cupcakes — 4-packs available at most stores
  • Custom decoration included; complex designs may add cost
  • Order 24-48 hrs ahead for custom cakes
Dietary options

Dairy-free, vegetarian, and allergy notes at Cold Stone

Cold Stone Creamery offers Mango Sorbet and Strawberry Banana Sorbet as dairy-free options at most locations. Both are made without dairy but are prepared in a kitchen where dairy is used extensively — cross-contact is highly likely.

All standard ice cream flavors contain dairy. There are no certified vegan ice cream flavors at most Cold Stone locations. People with dairy allergies should call ahead and discuss preparation procedures with the store manager.

Always confirm allergen and ingredient details directly with your local store. Cold Stone Creamery is not a certified allergen-free facility.

  • Dairy-free: Mango Sorbet, Strawberry Banana Sorbet
  • Vegan-compatible mix-ins: fresh fruit, some candies — confirm per item
  • Vegetarian: all standard ice cream and most mix-ins
  • Gluten-free: No certified GF preparation area; cross-contact risk
  • Nut allergens: Pecans, almonds, walnuts, peanut butter are common mix-ins — cross-contact likely
  • Calories: Full nutrition available at coldstonecreamery.com
Price comparison

Cold Stone Creamery vs. other ice cream chains

How Cold Stone compares to Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Andy's Frozen Custard on concept, price, and selection.

CategoryCold StoneBaskin-RobbinsDairy QueenAndy's Frozen Custard
ConceptMix-ins folded on frozen stonePre-scooped flavorsBlizzards + soft serveFrozen custard, shakes
Flavors (permanent)20+ ice cream, 10+ sorbet100+ rotating flavorsBlizzard flavors 40+Limited, custard-focused
Signature itemSignature CreationsSundaes & scoopsBlizzardConcretes
Ice cream cakesYes — fully customYesYesLimited
Price range$$$-$$$$
Dairy-freeSorbet (limited)Yes (some flavors)Yes (Dilly Bar vegan)No

Cold Stone prices are franchise-set and not published nationally. Approximate ranges only. Dairy Queen prices shown are Blizzard range for medium ($4.29-$5.99 at many locations).

Ordering tips

How to get the most out of Cold Stone Creamery

Best value

Start with a Signature Creation

Signature Creations are Cold Stone's pre-designed combinations — built to pair flavors and mix-ins optimally. Ordering a Creation is usually the same price as building your own, but with a proven taste combination. Peanut Butter Cup Perfection and Birthday Cake Remix are the safest first orders.

Size tip

Love It is the right size for most people

The Love It (8 oz) is the sweet spot — large enough for 2-3 mix-ins without being overwhelming. Like It is a good kids' size. Gotta Have It is often shared between two.

Free birthday treat

Join My Cold Stone Club for a free birthday Creation

The Cold Stone loyalty app (My Cold Stone Club) gives you a free Like It Signature Creation on your birthday. Worth signing up for — it activates 30 days after joining and is valid for your full birthday month.

Cones & bowls

Upgrade to a waffle cone or bowl

Standard cups are included. Waffle cones and waffle bowls carry an upcharge (typically $1-2) but add crunch and texture that pairs well with the ice cream. Waffle bowls hold more securely if you're adding wet mix-ins like fudge or caramel.

Mix-in tip

Limit mix-ins to 2-3 for best flavor

Cold Stone allows many mix-ins, but 2-3 tends to be the sweet spot. Too many competing flavors can muddy the result. The best Creations pair one chocolate element, one textural element (nut or crust), and one sauce.

Cakes

Order ice cream cakes 24-48 hours ahead

Cold Stone custom cakes are made in-store to order. Call or order online at least 24-48 hours before you need the cake. Pre-designed Signature Creation cakes may be available as walk-in at the display case — call ahead to confirm.

About Cold Stone Creamery

The ice cream chain that built a concept around the stone.

Cold Stone Creamery was founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona by Donald and Susan Sutherland. The signature concept — mixing premium ice cream with fresh ingredients on a frozen granite stone — was new to the quick-serve dessert category and anchored the brand's growth through the 1990s and 2000s.

By 2024 Cold Stone had grown to more than 1,500 U.S. locations and 25+ international markets. The chain is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands, the same parent that owns Blimpie, Ranch One, and several other franchise concepts. Nearly all Cold Stone locations are independently owned franchises, which is why prices vary from store to store.

The Signature Creations — pre-designed flavor-and-mix-in combinations with names like "Peanut Butter Cup Perfection" and "Birthday Cake Remix" — are what most people remember as Cold Stone's identity. Ice cream cakes are the second-largest revenue driver, particularly around holidays and birthdays.

1988Founded
1,500+U.S. locations
25+Countries
50+Mix-ins
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Common questions

Cold Stone Creamery menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Cold Stone Creations, sizes, pricing, and dairy-free options.

How much does Cold Stone Creamery cost in 2026?

Cold Stone Creamery prices vary significantly by franchise location. A Like It (5 oz) typically runs $5–$7, a Love It (8 oz) around $6–$9, and a Gotta Have It (12 oz) around $8–$11 depending on the market and mix-ins chosen. Urban locations and higher-cost markets (California, New York, Hawaii) trend higher. Cold Stone does not publish a national price list — check your local store or order through the Cold Stone app for current pricing.

What are the most popular Creations at Cold Stone Creamery?

Cold Stone's most-ordered Signature Creations are Peanut Butter Cup Perfection (chocolate ice cream, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, peanut butter, fudge), Birthday Cake Remix (birthday cake ice cream, brownie, rainbow sprinkles, whipped topping), and Founders Favorite (sweet cream ice cream, brownie, caramel, pecans, fudge). These three consistently top Cold Stone's own rankings and appear in most national promotions.

What is Birthday Cake Remix at Cold Stone?

Birthday Cake Remix is one of Cold Stone's top Signature Creations: birthday cake flavored ice cream folded with brownie pieces, rainbow sprinkles, and whipped topping on the frozen stone. It is consistently ranked among the chain's top three sellers. You can order it in Like It, Love It, or Gotta Have It sizes.

What is Peanut Butter Cup Perfection at Cold Stone?

Peanut Butter Cup Perfection is Cold Stone's most popular peanut butter Creation: chocolate ice cream blended with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, peanut butter, and hot fudge on the frozen granite stone. Available in all three sizes. It is a permanent menu item across most U.S. locations.

Does Cold Stone Creamery have dairy-free or vegan options?

Cold Stone offers Mango Sorbet and Strawberry Banana Sorbet as dairy-free options at most locations, both of which can be made vegan by choosing compatible mix-ins. However, Cold Stone's kitchen is not dairy-free, and cross-contact with dairy is likely. The chain does not certify any items as vegan. Availability of sorbet flavors varies by location — confirm with your store. People with severe dairy allergies should contact the store directly before ordering.

What is the difference between Like It, Love It, and Gotta Have It?

Cold Stone uses three size names instead of small/medium/large: Like It is 5 oz (smallest, good for kids or light servings), Love It is 8 oz (most popular size, fits 2-3 mix-ins well), and Gotta Have It is 12 oz (largest single-serve, often split between two people). Each size can be served in a cup, waffle cone, or waffle bowl — cone and bowl upgrades carry an additional charge at most locations.

How much does a Cold Stone ice cream cake cost?

Cold Stone ice cream cake pricing varies by size and location. A 6-inch round cake (serves 6-8) typically runs $30–$45, and a 10-inch round cake (serves 12-14) typically runs $50–$70. Prices are not published nationally; contact your local store or order online through the Cold Stone website. Cakes generally require 24-48 hours advance notice. Custom decorations may add to the cost.

How many Cold Stone Creamery locations are there?

Cold Stone Creamery operates more than 1,500 locations in the United States and additional international locations in over 25 countries. Nearly all are independently owned franchises. Use the store locator on coldstonecreamery.com to find the nearest store and confirm current hours.

What are the best mix-ins at Cold Stone Creamery?

According to Cold Stone's own promotion data, the top mix-ins by order frequency are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Oreo cookie pieces, brownie pieces, hot fudge, and caramel. Rainbow sprinkles are the top choice for the birthday cake flavors. For a build-your-own starting point: sweet cream + brownie + caramel + pecans replicates the Founders Favorite; chocolate + peanut butter + Reese's + fudge replicates Peanut Butter Cup Perfection.

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