Ice Cream

ICE CREAM SHOP EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Whether you’re serving classic ice cream scoops, rich gelato, creamy frozen yogurt, or smooth soft serve, having the right refrigeration equipment is essential for the best possible frozen treat experience. Each comes with unique storage, serving, and prep needs, and we’ve got you covered with a wide selection of specialized tools and commercial-grade equipment: dipping cabinets to keep your product at the perfect scooping temperature, cone dispensers that keep service fast and tidy, thumb dishers or ergonomic ice cream scoops, and heated hot topping dispensers or a heavy-duty spindle mixer to craft the perfect milkshake or malt. Find all the essentials - plus the extras that make a difference - at your local Restaurant Equippers warehouse!

ICE CREAM SHOP EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES CATEGORIES

Countertop soft serve ice cream machine with single spout and drip tray — Ice Cream Machines & Freezers

Commercial stainless steel walk-in cooler with top-mounted refrigeration unit — Ice Cream Storage Freezers

Glass top ice cream freezer with sneeze guard and display capacity — Ice Cream Display Freezers

Tufted restaurant booth seat with vinyl upholstery and black kick base — Ice Cream Shop Furniture

Dual bowl refrigerated beverage dispenser for slushies or frozen cocktails — Refrigerated Beverage Dispensers

Compact stainless steel blast chiller for rapid cooling in commercial kitchens — Blast Chillers

Dual stainless steel hot topping dispenser with lids and portion pumps — Heated Ice Cream Topping Dispenser

Double heated topping dispenser with pumps for cheese or fudge — Hot Topping Dispenser

Commercial rotating waffle maker with digital timer and stainless base — Waffle Cone Makers

Sentinel commercial blender with clear pitcher and control panel — Heavy-Duty Blenders

Double condiment rail system with pumps for sauces or dressings — Rail System for Syrups & Toppings

Stainless steel dish scoop with green handle and thumb trigger release — Ice Cream Scoops & Spades

White whipped cream dispenser with nozzle for desserts and beverages — Whipped Cream Dispensers & Accessories

Stainless steel dinner fork with classic beaded edge for restaurant use — Plastic and Stainless Steel Silverware

Red and black serving bowl for ice cream. — Bowls

Mobile white ingredient storage bin with clear sliding lid and scoop holder — Ingredient Bins

Ice Cream Topping Dispensers

Starting an ice cream shop can be a fun and rewarding business, but it's important to consider several factors before launching. Some key considerations to keep in mind:

What type of market research should you do before starting an ice cream shop?
How do you decide what your ice cream shop menu contains?
Where is the best place near you to open an ice cream shop?
Which brands of refrigeration equipment do you need?

Find answers to these questions, and others, in our comprehensive guide on starting your own ice cream shop.

Kid eating multi-colored ice cream on a cone

Ice Cream Serving Accessories

There are as many different types of ice cream shops as there are flavors of ice cream. Self-serve frozen yogurt shops, gelato carts, ice cream trucks, and full-service parlors that purchase their ice cream from a manufacturer or make it themselves all require similar equipment and supplies. In addition to more specialized equipment, your ice cream shop will likely need the essentials:

Storage freezers
Ice cream machines
Scoops & prep equipment
Toppings dispensers
Blenders & spindle mixers
Display cases & dipping cabinets

Even if you just plan to make small batches of ice cream to serve your restaurant customers, having some dedicated ice cream equipment will be helpful.