For travelers craving something sweet, McKinney offers a wide range of frozen treats, from ice cream and milkshakes to soft serve and gelato, alongside specialty desserts, classic candies, and fresh-baked pastries and cookies.
Sweet Stops for Every Craving
Some of the best ice cream in the city is concentrated in the highly walkable Historic Downtown district, which makes it easy to take a "scoop stroll" and try multiple places in one outing. Pop into a pie shop for a flaky seasonal slice, stop by a chocolatier for small-batch treats, or grab a cone to carry through the boutiques and galleries.
Two downtown originals show the range. Cocktail Creamery pours an ice cream "barlor" of more than 99 creations, many carrying around 4% alcohol. Don't worry, they carry alcohol-free flavors for kids and non-drinkers. Miruku Creamery + Café makes everything from scratch in-house, from the ice cream to the toppings to the cotton candy that wraps its signature Day Dream treat.
Beyond downtown, neighborhood favorites expand the experience with cozy cafés serving scratch-made desserts and modern shops experimenting with bold flavors and textures. Whether it's a post-dinner dessert or an ice-cold confection in the heat of summer, something tasty waits around every corner.
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