There aren’t any noteworthy straight up ice cream places in Springfield proper that aren’t chains. Andy’s is the main game in town and that’s custard so not really the same thing.

THAT BEING SAID if you are willing to drive for a little bit there is an ice cream shop and cafe in Ash Grove called Maple Lane. Their ice cream is fantastic and their waffle cones bring a tear to my eye. They only have like eight to ten flavors but everything I’ve had there has been the best actual ice cream I’ve ever had.

Depending on where in Springfield you are located it’s probably thirty minutes away? It’s worth the drive though