Sweet Island Treats: The Island Creamery

September 30, 2023

On the small, charming island of Chincoteague, the Island Creamery is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a delightful sweet treat. This creamery has become famous for its flavorful ice creams, but most especially its featured flavor “Pony Tracks,” which pays tribute to the wild ponies that roam free on the island. After hearing so much about their ice creams, we couldn’t resist the urge to check it out for ourselves. Our verdict? The Island Creamery lives up to the hype!

32 Unique Flavors

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The Island Creamery has a lot to offer, with 32 unique flavors, homemade waffle cones, lattes, and iced drinks, so finding something to satisfy your sweet tooth won’t be an issue. The creamery prides itself on its use of local, natural ingredients and premium butterfat mix to create its ice creams, resulting in mouthwatering, creamy confections.

Pony Tracks Has It All

Ice Cream

Pony Tracks, a combination of vanilla ice cream, fudge, peanut butter swirl, and Reese’s peanut butter cups, is the creamery’s most popular flavor. But with flavors like Wallops Rocket Fuel (chocolate with cinnamon and chili pepper), Marsh Mud (serious chocolate!), and Iced Nirvana (espresso ice cream with a fudge swirl and chocolate chunks) tucked away among their menu offerings, you’d be hard-pressed to try them all.

Here is the full list of flavors from the website:

Almond Joy
Birthday Cake (G)
Black Raspberry
Blueberry
Blue Raspberry Sorbet = Fat and Lactose Free
Bourbon Caramel Crunch (A) = Flavored with a Touch of VA Gentleman, Swirled with Caramel and Heath
Butter Pecan = Buttered and Roasted Georgia Pecans
Cake Batter (G)
Cherries Jubilee (A) = Brandy Flavored Ice Cream with Brandy Soaked Cherries
Cherry Vanilla
Chocolate
Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Coffee
Cookie Dough (G)
Cotton Candy Party
Iced Nirvana = Espresso Ice Cream with a Fudge Swirl and Chocolate Chunks
Java Jolt (G) = Strong Coffee Ice Cream with Brownies Pieces and Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
Key Lime Pie (G)
Marsh Mud = Serious Chocolate!
Mint Chip
Orange Cream
Oreo (G)
Peach
Peanut Butter Cup
Pineapple Upside Down Cake (G) = Cake Batter Ice Cream with Pineapple and Carmel Swirl
Pony Tracks = Vanilla Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Cups, Fudge and Peanut Butter Swirl
Rum Raisin (A)
Salt Marsh (G) = Marsh Mud Ice Cream with Salted Caramel and Graham Swirl
Snickers Cheesecake
Strawberry
Vanilla
Wallops Rocket Fuel Chocolate with Cinnamon and Chili Pepper
NSA Vanilla, Butter Pecan
Vegan: Chocolate, Coconut, Mocha + any available Sorbet

That’s a lot to take in on one stop so make sure you plan to go a couple times during your Chincoteague Island experience. Check out the most up to date menu by clicking here.

Get Your Caffeine Fix On

But the Island Creamery isn’t just about ice cream. They also offer a variety of other treats to satisfy your cravings. Their espresso shakes and affogato are the perfect pick-me-ups, while their ultimate brownie and Turtles (ice cream, hot fudge, caramel sauce, and pecans) are sure to hit the spot.

And if you’re looking for something a bit more substantial, try their round-up, which consists of five scoops of ice cream and three toppings or their ice cream cake slice that is made from scratch.

Rooted Locally

Island Creamery Sign

Despite its popularity, Island Creamery has stayed true to its roots and the sense of community and hospitality that it has become known for. They opened their doors in 1975 and have remained a family-owned and operated business, with two additional locations in Maryland.

The creamery has always been a staple for tourists visiting Chincoteague Island, but they’ve earned a following from locals as well, with over 22,000 followers on social media, and for a good reason.

Don’t Miss Out on this Sweet Experience

All in all, the Island Creamery offers something for every sweet tooth, and its local flair makes it a unique and must-visit stop in Chincoteague. Visit them to enjoy a range of decadent ice creams, delightful coffee drinks, and an array of other sweet and savory treats. Next time you’re in the area, don’t forget to stop by and taste the flavors of the Island Creamery. Trust us; it’ll be worth it!