There’s no need to scream—we’ve found ice cream scoops made in the USA! Whether you choose to buy one (or more) for yourself, or you share them as gifts, you’ll soon be scooping your favorite ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt with joy!
American Made Ice Cream Scoops
We’ve all heard the saying:
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!
That’s because Americans LOVE their ice cream just about as much as they love their all-American hot dogs, apple pie, and baseball. What’s more American than buying ice cream scoops made in America?
You can choose from artisanal ice cream scoops made with hand-carved wooden handles, scoops with warming liquid in the handles, spades, and more.
Ice cream scoops make great wedding, graduation, housewarming, and hostess gifts!
Did you know?…
The first ice cream scoop with fluid inside the handle was made by an American, Sherman Kelly, in 1933. The unique design transferred heat from the user’s hand, warming the fluid, which in turn warmed the dipper, to make scooping hard ice cream much easier. The company is still in business today, The Zeroll Company.
Why Buy a Made in the USA Ice Cream Scoop?
It’s true you can find cheaper ice cream scoops on the market, but what you won't get are quality construction and great customer service. Besides, USA-made ice cream scoops also are reasonably-priced. Plus, you’ll be supporting American workers who take pride in their efforts while they’re thinking about you, the end-user. You’re contributing to your own national and local economies. The metal, wood, and other components used are food-grade approved, meaning you don’t have to be concerned about ingesting harmful chemicals. Every company we list utilizes sustainable efforts at some level to help protect the environment for future generations. Finally, when you buy made in the USA, you’re participating in a long, rich manufacturing history that stretches back as far as the 1930s.
Here’s the scoop on USA companies serving up your favorite ice cream scoops!
If you notice that we have missed your favorite American-made ice cream scoop brand, please let us know in the comments and we will add them to our list! This list is constantly being updated, so bookmark and check back often. If we missed a source you love, post it in the comments so we can include it with our next edition.
Ice Cream Scoops Made in the USA
Happy Scoop
The Happyware Company makes The Happy Scoop ice cream scoop that definitely will put a smile on your face! Based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company makes the 100% solid aluminum scoop with an easy-grip handle. The top of the scoop unscrews so you can place a SMILE® topper on it, also from The Happyware Company. Purchased separately, you can choose from a cupcake, snowman, patriotic hat, or pumpkin SMILE®. The Happyware Company has been in business since 2019 and launched its ice cream scoop in 2020.
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From Art Angel, Happyware Company's president:
"All Happyware Company products are backed by our Happy With-It Guarantee. This is an unwavering promise, it’s at the heart of all we do and what 100% USA-made provides us and our customers. Whether you made the initial purchase or you received a Happyware Company product as a gift, it is Happyware Company’s guarantee that your products will perform as promised."
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LocalWe
LocalWe carries these beautiful ice cream scoops with hand-carved wooden handles. Dave Wurz makes the scoops in his Hemlock, New York, workshop. These scoops have a mechanical spring and trigger; just scoop the ice cream, push the trigger, and the ice cream comes out in a perfect round ball. Wurz carves the handles from sustainably harvested local hardwoods.
Rada
While you might be familiar with Rada Cutlery, you may not know Rada also makes a great ice cream scoop. Made in Iowa, this scoop can take on some of the hardest ice cream without bending. The bowl features a stub-nose end that aids in getting the ice cream out of the container. The product is made from high-quality stainless steel, and the handle is 4.5 inches long. Rada was founded in 1948.
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Zeroll Original
An ice cream scoop with fluid inside the handle isn’t a modern invention. Sherman Kelly developed the first in 1933, and the Zeroll brand was born. Its unique design transfers heat from the user’s hand, then warms the liquid inside the ice cream handle, which in turn defrosts the ice cream just enough for you to scoop easily. Although the company has undergone several iterations throughout its lifetime, it continues to thrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It offers this aluminum ice cream scoop in its original shape and liquid-filled handle. You can personalize this scoop with your initials or a short message. Currently, this scoop is available only on Amazon.
Keep reading to discover other Zeroll ice cream servingware.
Zeroll Commercial
The Zeroll Commercial ice cream scoop carves out plump, round scoops while its unique handle draws on the natural warmth of your hand to ease the scooping of your favorite ice cream. Its unique handle draws on the natural warmth of your hand to ease molding the frozen treats. It has a hard anodized coating on the outside, and the design makes the scoop workable for left or right hands. It has a color-coded end cap as well. Currently, this scoop is available only on Amazon.
Zeroll Original Tubmate
If you’ve tried to mix goodies into your ice cream only to create a melted mess, try an ice cream spade like the pros use in ice cream parlors. The Zeroll Original TubMate spade is an ideal solution for hand packing and hand mixing your ice cream. If you’re digging into larger tubs of ice cream, frequent leveling with the Zeroll spade helps keep ice crystals from forming and mixing in with ice cream to keep it fresher longer. Its unique handle draws on the natural warmth of your hand to ease scooping, mixing, and molding. Currently, this spade is available only on Amazon.
Zeroll EZ Disher Scoop
Although the Zeroll EZ Disher Scoop can be used for scones cookies, muffins, and mashed potatoes, you also can use it to serve soft ice cream or yogurt. This is the only ice cream scoop with a trigger on our list. We do not recommend it for hard frozen ice cream. It has a hard plastic handle that comes in different colors, and the handle has a thumb rest for easier scooping. Unlike other scoops, this scoop does not have a spring to make it more easily prone to breaking. It’s also great for portion control. Use at home or in commercial settings. It’s available in several sizes.
Visit Zeroll's Amazon Store.
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