Our Story

Named for Dad

TOTS Ice Cream was created by two brothers in memory of their ice-cream-loving, sweet-toothed hero: their father, TOT.

We started Tots to bring you great handcrafted taste with a small-town, local feel. Every scoop is a little bit of him.

Inside Tots Ice Cream in Penn Laird: brick counter, dipping case and chalkboard menus
Fresh waffle cones made daily at Tots Ice Cream

Handcrafted in the Shenandoah Valley

We were born here, raised here, and live here, and we always will. That’s why we use premium, locally sourced ingredients (and a few guilty pleasures) to make the best ice cream possible. TOTS ice cream is churned daily and rainbow-sprinkled with love at our shop in Penn Laird, VA.

Our Mission

TOTS Ice Cream is dedicated to making the best ice cream possible. Period. We also believe in great customer service and in being part of our local community, from school Spirit Nights to team celebrations.

Meet the Crew

The friendly faces behind the counter.

Our Favorite Customers