Up North Ice Cream Company

07/16/2026

🌽 Shucks... it's almost time! 🌽

Something a-maize-ing is making its way back to Up North! Our Sweet Corn Ice Cream is made when sweet corn is at its peak of freshness, giving it that one-of-a-kind flavor people wait all year for.

If you know... you know. 😋

🌽 Scooping soon at Up North Ice Cream Company 📍406 3rd Ave E, Alexandria

Who's been waiting all summer for Sweet Corn to return? 🙋🌽🍦

07/15/2026

🏆 IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! 🏆

The Echo Press Best of the Best contest for the Alexandria area has officially begun!

Because of your incredible support, Up North Ice Cream Company was honored to be voted Best Restaurant – Best Dessert and we'd be so grateful for your help again this year! 🍦❤️

Nominations are now open, and if we've made your summer a little sweeter, we'd love your nomination in the Best Restaurant – Frozen Treats category. Every nomination means the world to our small, locally owned business.

👉 Nominate us here:
"https://www.bestofthemidwest.com/alexandria/best-of-the-best-alexandria" (https://www.bestofthemidwest.com/alexandria/best-of-the-best-alexandria)

Thank you for supporting us, sharing us with your friends and family, and making Up North Ice Cream Company such a special part of the Alexandria Lakes Area. We truly have the best customers! ❤️🍦🏆

Let's do it again! 🙌

The nomination phase kicks off the competition, giving you the power to nominate the businesses or individuals you believe are the most deserving of the "Best of the Best" title. Select a category below to nominate a business or individual.

07/13/2026

💚 THANK YOU, ALEXANDRIA! 💚

We are truly overwhelmed by the incredible support this past weekend. Seeing so many of you stop in means the world to our team. Thank you for choosing Up North Ice Cream Company!

We're working hard to catch back up on inventory after such a busy weekend.

Today's Update: 🍨 No Stackers available today 🍧 No Italian Ice available today 🍦 Limited ice cream flavors available

We're making more products as quickly as we can and expect to be back to normal soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we restock.

We can't wait to keep serving you your favorite treats. See you soon!

📍 Up North Ice Cream Company
406 3rd Ave E • Alexandria, MN ❤️

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

🍦 32 flavors are waiting for you today! 🍦

Whether you're craving a classic favorite or ready to discover a new obsession, we've got 32 flavors of homemade ice cream and 8 refreshing flavors of Italian Ice ready to scoop!

Stop by and treat yourself today: 📍 406 3rd Ave. East Alexandria, MN

Life's too short to skip dessert. 🍨🌲 Have an Ice Day! 💚

07/03/2026

Nothing brings people together quite like homemade ice cream! 🍦❤️

A big thank you to the Wayne Horntvedt family for choosing Up North Ice Cream Company to spend time together and make sweet summer memories. We truly appreciate your support and hope everyone found a favorite flavor!

We can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Have an Ice Day! 🌲🍨💚

07/03/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July Weekend! 🎆🇺🇸

Welcome to the Alexandria Lakes Area! Whether you're spending the day on the lake, watching fireworks, or making family memories, cool off with a stop at Up North Ice Cream Company!

🍦 32 flavors of homemade ice cream
🍧 8 flavors of Italian Ice
🎂 Homemade ice cream cakes
🌮 Famous homemade waffle tacos
🥤 1919 Root Beer on tap

📍 406 3rd Ave East, Alexandria, MN
🕙 Open tonight and Saturday until 10 PM

We can't wait to help make your holiday weekend a little sweeter. Have a safe, fun, and delicious Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙🍦

06/30/2026

🌞 Beat the heat with Up North Italian Ice! 🌞

Cool off with one of our 8 refreshing, dairy-free flavors made for hot summer days!

🍒 Current Flavors:
🥤 Root Beer 🫐 Blue Raspberry 🫧 Bubble Gum 🍋 Lemon 🥭 Mango 🍒 Cherry 🐅 Tiger's Blood 🍭 Cotton Candy

Whether you're craving something fruity, sweet, or nostalgic, we've got a flavor for everyone. Stop in, grab a scoop (or two), and treat yourself today!

📍 Up North Ice Cream Company - 406 3rd Ave east, Alexandria. Open 12-9 today.

❄️ Cool down the delicious way!

06/25/2026

A huge thank you to the Wagner family for choosing Up North Ice Cream Company to celebrate Grandma's birthday! 🎉🍦

It was so much fun having your whole crew fill our shop with smiles, laughter, and sweet memories. (Grandma is easy to spot... she's the one with her hand in the air! 🙋‍♀️😊)

We hope your birthday celebration was as sweet as the ice cream. Thanks for making us a small part of your special day. Happy Birthday, Grandma! ❤️🎂