Crank and Dasher
Ice cream and confections · 4431 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55804
About Crank and Dasher
Crank and Dasher makes handcrafted ice cream and confections at 4431 East Superior Street, directly beside Amity Coffee on the Lakeside business block (Destination Duluth, accessed 2026-08-13). The pairing is convenient enough that the two storefronts function as a single stop for most of the neighborhood.
Ice cream is a serious summer category in Duluth, where the season is short and the lake keeps the evenings cool enough to want a walk afterward. Crank and Dasher is one of two ice cream options on this block, alongside The Scoop on 47th a few doors east, which for a neighborhood of this size is a genuine indicator of how much foot traffic the strip now carries.
It sits within easy walking distance of the Lakewalk and about two miles from Lester Park, which makes it the standard endpoint for a summer evening walk down the hill. Hours are seasonal and change year to year.
Good to know: handcrafted ice cream, confections, seasonal hours, walkable from the Lakeside block.
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Where these facts come from
- Destination Duluth, Lakeside-Lester Park Blends Recreation and Community accessed 2026-08-13
Last reviewed 2026-08-13 by Guide editorial.