In a way, Big Dipper Creamery specializes in fusion cuisine—the shop combines ice cream with a variety of desserts to make entirely new concoctions. For instance, their handmade ice cream flavors are infused with a host of candies that would feel right at home in a movie theater, like Almond Joy and Snickers. Other flavors derive their tang from fresh fruit, as in the case of their black raspberry. Still others owe their taste to classic sweet confections such as cheesecake, and the popular dirty turtle, a mix of dark chocolate, pecans, and caramel.

All-in-all, there are more than 50 flavors behind the counter. And though you might miss out on mint Oreo during one visit, you could get lucky the next time you stop by as the staff constantly rotates the selection. These staffers are also responsible for the shop's festive, community atmosphere that makes their sweets taste even sweeter, a fact that earned the shop a nomination for the 2013 Macaroni Kid Family Choice Awards. What's more, there's also a vending machine outside where customers can pick up pre-packaged servings to eat ice cream on the go.