What started as a little ice cream dream in Whitefish has grown into a Montana-made tradition of bold flavors, community and a little bit of magic.
Our Story
It all started with a love for ice cream and Montana. In 2010, the first scoop shop opened in Whitefish and we have been churning and scooping ever since. Since that first day (April 12th), we have been opening stores, crafting new flavors, growing our scooper family, and welcoming tourists and locals into our small town world of ice cream, magic, and community. Our shops are intended to be gathering places where everyone is welcome and hospitality is our center. We like great music and cheerful sunlight filled spaces where you can treat yourself and chat with our awesome staff. Sweet Peaks Ice Cream strives to be YOUR place where you feel welcome and at home. We do this through sharing what we make and do with you in hopes that our collective part of the world will grow friendlier, happier and sweeter with every scoop.
Est. 2010
handcrafted local creative adventurous Mountain-made
handcrafted local creative adventurous Mountain-made
Our Ice Cream
We craft ice cream, sorbets and non-dairy delights in our Whitefish kitchen. Our flavors range from the classic (Madagascar Vanilla) to the creative (Montana Christmas: Pine Soaked Cream and Huckleberries) and rotate with each season. We are inspired by the many ingredients that can be foraged, farmed and found in our part of the world and beyond. Ice cream is our blank canvas for storytelling through intentional and innovative flavors. We hope that our ice cream feeds your cravings and fuels your next adventure.
Meet Our Founder
Marissa Keenan grew up in Bigfork, Montana, in her family’s restaurant. Her early years involved drinking shirley temples at the bar, sneaking spoonfuls of chocolate mousse from the kitchen and hiding up in the balcony to watch the staff create experiences for the guests. In this world, she discovered that food, community and the gift of hospitality would always feel like home.
Fast forward through many adventures, travel, educational pursuits, a myriad of jobs and she returned to Montana with a little dream. This little dream (an ice cream sandwich company and a pushcart) blossomed into an ice cream company with multiple scoop shops, a central kitchen and more connection and community than she could have imagined. Scoop by scoop: Sweet Peaks and Marissa continue to craft, dream and build.
I’d love to meet you!
Connect with Marissa on all things small business, hospitality, and leadership.
Meet Our Team
Jennifer Sidor
Office Wizard and Honey Cinnamon Enthusiast
Isabelle England
Resident Magician and Madagascar Vanilla Lover
Amber Miller
Hospitality Magician and Mountain Mint Fan
Sweet Peaks Churn Crew
Magicians of Ice Cream: Deanna, Allison & Cody
