Colorful scoop of Zesto ice cream

Mitchell, South Dakota

A scoop of summer for more than 75 years.

Zesto has been a Mitchell favorite since 1950, serving up footlongs, burgers, sherbet, soft serve, and the kind of ice cream stop that turns into a family tradition.

Welcome

Classic Zesto, with plenty of hometown charm.

Zesto is a locally loved seasonal stop at 212 West 1st Avenue in Mitchell. The current shop keeps the easygoing drive-in feel of the original while serving a broad menu of savory favorites and frozen treats.

Whether you're showing up for a quick cone, a burger basket, or a collider loaded with mix-ins, the goal is simple: make it fun, generous, and worth coming back for.

Local favorites

Famous flavors and frozen standouts

Collider

Soft serve blended with two mix-ins, with favorites like peanut butter cup, Oreo, cheesecake brownie, cookie dough, and M&M.

Specialty sundaes

Regulars come back for Turtle, Brownie Explosion, S'more, Mint Oreo, Cookie Jar, and Cherry Bing Bar.

Sherbet & Flavor Burst

Weekly sherbet flavors and Flavor Burst options like birthday cake, cotton candy, black cherry, and butter pecan keep things playful.

Dream Cone

A waffle cone dipped in chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch, rolled in sprinkles or nuts, then finished with your favorite ice cream.

More than ice cream

Come hungry for the full drive-in menu.

Zesto's menu also includes footlongs, burgers, baskets, wings, grilled cheese, kids meals, fries, gems, onion rings, and more.

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