Frequently Asked Questions

We are as passionate about customer satisfaction as we are about ice cream.

If you need help, simply choose the topic below and check out our FAQs. Still have questions? Contact Customer Support at (800) 721-3323 or complete our Contact Us Form.

Severe Weather Advisory:
Our carriers have been impacted by severe weather storms across the country. Orders shipping this week have been delayed/rescheduled.
Increased Holiday Carrier Volume:
While we do our best to accommodate our customers, we have reached maximum capacity for delivery before Christmas. Our next available delivery date is 12/29.

Nationwide Ice Cream Delivery

Graeter's French Pot® Ice Cream delivered frozen to your doorstep. When it comes to ice cream delivery, we've got you covered.

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Ice Cream Shipping and Delivery

No matter where you are in the continental United States, you can enjoy all of Graeter's rich, delicious flavors by having the best ice cream shipped right to your door. We deliver ice cream that's perfectly frozen, guaranteed, so you can savor that creamy texture without having to set foot outside your home.

When you ship ice cream with Graeter's, you can customize your guaranteed-frozen order to suit your tastes, with 32 flavors to choose from.

Order a customizable package so you can sample a variety of craveable flavors. Our Classic and Signature Chip Gift Selections feature six of some of our most popular pints. If you want ice cream delivered for a crowd, our Party Packs are a huge hit and come with everything you need for an impromptu sundae party, including serving supplies.

It isn't just Graeter's famous ice cream that delivers; pair some of our tasty dessert sauce toppings with your favorite flavors.

Ground Shipping Is Limited During The Holiday Peak
Due to supply chain shortages and capacity constraints, 2-day ground is unavailable the month of December. 

Guaranteed Frozen

We guarantee that your ice cream will arrive frozen. If for any reason your ice cream does not arrive frozen, we will gladly reship your order or issue you a full refund.

Please notify recipient in advance to expect delivery of a perishable item – no one likes to be "surprised" by a box of melted ice cream on their front porch! Confirm that the recipient will be home or at their office and that the delivery address is correct, as UPS will not forward packages.

We will make every effort to meet your requested delivery date, but weather and delivery problems beyond our control may cause delays. If we are unable to meet your preferred delivery date, we will ship your ice cream for delivery on the next business day. Graeter's guarantees that your ice cream will arrive frozen. If your ice cream arrives melted, we will reship your ice cream for the next regular business day delivery or issue you a 100% refund. While we guarantee a safe delivery, and we will do our best to meet your requested delivery date, we DO NOT and CAN NOT guarantee the date and time of delivery. If you are ordering for a particular event, please order with delivery 2-3 days before the event. 

We can not deliver to Canada or U.S. territories. We deliver on Tuesday through Saturday (not including UPS holidays or the day following a UPS holiday). We can not ship to PO Boxes. 

Ice Cream Shipping Map

Ground shipping to most MN, WI, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA MD, DE, MOGround shipping to most MN, WI, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA MD, DE, MO

Ice Cream Shipping Rates

U.S. State Availability  Ground* Next Day Air Saver* Next Day Air Saturday - Next Day Air*
States: AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV $9.95
Ground is not available for all zip codes
$29.95* $39.95 $49.95*
States: AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, KS, MA, ME, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OK, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WY Unavailable $29.95* $39.95 $49.95*
Hawaii & Alaska  Unavailable Unavailable $75.00 Unavailable

*Delivery method is not available in all locations. Shipping Rates above valid on consumer ice cream purchases, not for resale or for commercial or reseller accounts.

Candy, Dessert Sauces, and Merchandise Shipping Rates

U.S. State Availability  Ground* Next Day Air Saver* Next Day Air Saturday - Next Day Air*
Contiguous States $10.00 $29.95* $39.95 $49.95*
Hawaii & Alaska  Unavailable Unavailable $75.00 Unavailable

*Delivery method is not available in all locations.

Our online store will provide all delivery options with exact pricing for the zip code you want your package(s) to be mailed during checkout. Please note that ice cream ships separately from all other items.

Cancellations and Order Changes

Customers are responsible for checking that all shipping information is correct before submitting an order as well as in their order confirmation email. Once a package has been shipped, the address can not be altered. There are no returns, modifications, or cancellations allowed on any orders once it has shipped.

Graeter's Ice Cream & Candies

Our online store will provide all delivery options with exact pricing for the zip code you want your package(s) to be mailed during checkout. Please note that ice cream ships separately from all other items.

We will ship 12 pints for the same delivery fee that we charge to ship 6 pints. We ship in quantities of 6 or 12 pints. Save on a 12-Pack ice cream pint order, with an everyday price decrease to $119.95. Orders for 12 pints cannot be broken up into smaller shipments to multiple addresses or delivery days.

FAQs About Ice Cream Shipped to Home

At What Temperature Does Ice Cream Ship?

When preparing our ice cream for delivery, you can rest assured that we take every precaution to keep your order below 32 F. We guarantee that when you send ice cream online with Graeter's, your order will arrive frozen and ready to eat.

How Does Graeter's Deliver Ice Cream Without Melting?

We carefully package every ice cream delivery with all the proper insulation and dry ice that's needed to keep it cool on its journey to you.

Flat Rate Ice Cream Shipping Map & Rates*

6-PINT PACK - $79.95 | 12-PINT PACKS  $119.95

  • One-day UPS Ground delivery for Ice Cream – Included
  • Two-day UPS Ground delivery for Ice Cream – Included
  • UPS Next Day Air Saver delivery for Ice Cream – $29.95 (not available in all locations)
  • UPS Next Day Air delivery before noon (before 3pm for residential) for Ice Cream - $39.95
  • Saturday delivery for Ice Cream - $49.95*

*Not all addresses are eligible for Saturday delivery
We can also deliver to some addresses in Alaska and Hawaii for $75.

 
Free Ground Shipping to MN, WI, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA MD, DE, MOFree Ground Shipping to MN, WI, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA MD, DE, MO

Our online store will provide all delivery options with exact pricing for the zip code you want your package(s) to be mailed during checkout. Please note that ice cream ships separately from all other items. The above rates do NOT apply to candy and merchandise.

We will ship 12 pints for the same delivery fee that we charge to ship 6 pints.

All packages are shipped via UPS and therefore we cannot ship to P.O. Box addresses. 

 

SEND THE BEST WITH GRAETER'S MAIL-ORDER ICE CREAM AND CANDY

 You can Share the Love by shipping irresistible Graeter’s Ice Cream and Candy anywhere in the U.S. (except PO Boxes)!

We ship your ice cream via UPS to arrive for afternoon delivery on Tuesday through Saturday (not including UPS holidays or the day following a UPS holiday). We guarantee that your ice cream will arrive frozen. If for any reason your ice cream does not arrive frozen, we will gladly reship your order or issue you a full refund.

Please notify recipient in advance to expect delivery of a perishable item – no one likes to be "surprised" by a box of melted ice cream on their front porch! Confirm that the recipient will be home or at their office and that the delivery address is correct, as UPS will not forward packages.

We ship in quantities of 6 or 12 pints. Save on a 12-Pack ice cream pint order, with an everyday price decrease to $119.95 (25% saving). Orders for 12 pints cannot be broken up into smaller shipments to multiple addresses or delivery days.

We will make every effort to meet your requested delivery date, but weather and delivery problems beyond our control may cause delays. If we are unable to meet your preferred delivery date, we will ship your ice cream for delivery on the next business day. Graeter's guarantees that your ice cream will arrive frozen. If your ice cream arrives melted, we will reship your ice cream for the next regular business day delivery or issue you a 100% refund. While we guarantee a safe delivery, and we will do our best to meet your requested delivery date, we DO NOT and CAN NOT guarantee the date and time of delivery.

Customers are responsible for checking that all shipping information is correct before submitting an order as well as in their order confirmation email. Once a package has been shipped, the address can not be altered.

There are no returns, modifications, or cancellations allowed on any orders once it has shipped.

All packages are shipped via UPS and therefore we cannot ship to P.O. Box addresses.

*Shipping Rates above valid on consumer ice cream purchases, not for resale or for commercial or reseller accounts. Shipping rates may differ for candy and merchandise purchases.