America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor in Each State
- Austin Jones
- Dec 17, 2025
- 2 min read
America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor in Each State
A La Pera’s Sweet Shop Study Using Instacart Shopping Data
Ice cream might be America’s favorite dessert, but how we enjoy it changes from state to state. From classic vanilla loyalists to bold Rocky Road fans, every corner of the country has its own scoop identity.
Using 2025 Instacart shopping data, La Pera’s Sweet Shop took a look at the most purchased ice cream flavors across all 50 states and the results tell a fascinating story about American taste, tradition, and regional personality. Read America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor in Each State
🍦 The Big Picture: What America Loves Most
Before diving state by state, a few patterns stand out:
Vanilla dominates America simple, timeless, and everywhere
Chocolate runs strong across the South and East Coast
Rocky Road thrives in the West
Mint Chip has passionate pockets in the Northwest and Northeast
Coffee ice cream shines in states with strong café culture
Moose Tracks owns parts of the Midwest
It turns out, America may love variety but we’re also fiercely loyal to tradition and regional preferences.
🗺️ America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor by State
Alabama: Chocolate
Alaska: Vanilla
Arizona: Vanilla
Arkansas: Vanilla
California: Rocky Road
Colorado: Vanilla
Connecticut: Chocolate
Delaware: Chocolate
Florida: Chocolate
Georgia: Vanilla
Hawaii: Coffee
Idaho: Mint Chip
Illinois: Vanilla
Indiana: Vanilla
Iowa: Moose Tracks
Kansas: Vanilla
Kentucky: Vanilla
Louisiana: Chocolate
Maine: Chocolate
Maryland: Vanilla
Massachusetts: Coffee
Michigan: Moose Tracks
Minnesota: Vanilla
Mississippi: Vanilla
Missouri: Vanilla
Montana: Rocky Road
Nebraska: Vanilla
Nevada: Rocky Road
New Hampshire: Chocolate
New Jersey: Chocolate
New Mexico: Coffee
New York: Chocolate
North Carolina: Chocolate
North Dakota: Vanilla
Ohio: Vanilla
Oklahoma: Vanilla
Oregon: Mint Chip
Pennsylvania: Mint Chip
Rhode Island: Coffee
South Carolina: Chocolate
South Dakota: Vanilla
Tennessee: Chocolate
Texas: Vanilla
Utah: Vanilla
Vermont: Chocolate
Virginia: Chocolate
Washington: Mint Chip
West Virginia: Chocolate
Wisconsin: Moose Tracks
Wyoming: Vanilla
What These Flavors Say About America
What makes this data so interesting isn’t just the flavors, it’s what they represent.
America loves choice.
America loves comfort.
America loves tradition.
From vanilla loyalists to Rocky Road enjoyers, ice cream mirrors the country itself: diverse, nostalgic, and rooted in shared experiences.
🍨 Where La Pera’s Sweet Shop Fits In
At La Pera’s Sweet Shop, we celebrate all of it from the classics, the bold flavors, and everything in between. Whether you’re a chocolate traditionalist like the average Floridian on Instacart, a swirl enthusiast, or someone who believes vanilla deserves more respect, you’ll always find a scoop that tastes like home.
Because no matter what state you’re from, ice cream is something Americans agree on.
📍 Visit La Pera’s Sweet Shop in Lynn Haven, Florida
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United We Scoop. 🍦