A purple miso-caramel ice cream called Thing of Evil is real, and it’s waiting for you in Kansas.
It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with dark chocolate cookie pieces.
That purple color comes straight from the recipe. Salty caramel, miso, and coconut team up for a sweet-and-savory scoop with a velvety finish.
The whole lineup takes its spooky cue from Edgar Allan Poe. I love that a scoop shop decided a gloomy poet was the perfect Halloween mascot.
One flavor tastes like a blueberry muffin with an inky swirl, and another pairs blood orange with olive oil.
I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate October than with a cone that doubles as a literature lesson.
Spooky season usually means candy corn and fun-size bars. So why not trade the trick-or-treat bag for a waffle cone this year?
A Poe-Inspired Flavor Lineup Will Haunt Your Taste Buds
Edgar Allan Poe never ran an ice cream shop, but his spirit got a delicious new job.
Clementine’s Ice Cream in Prairie Village rolls out a limited-edition Halloween collection inspired by the famous gloomy writer.
The brand calls these flavors hauntingly creative, and that’s not an exaggeration.
Names like The Raven, NevermOrange, Midnight Dreary, and Thing of Evil sound like chapters from a spooky book.
Each flavor takes a classic Poe idea and turns it into something you can scoop. It’s a clever mix of storytelling and dessert that feels made for October.
Even kids who haven’t read Poe yet will get a kick out of the names.
The collection is limited, so timing matters. Seasonal flavors come and go, which means waiting until November could leave you staring sadly at an empty spot in the case.
Here’s a fun idea for families or friends. Pick a different Poe flavor for each person, then trade tastes and vote on a favorite.
Free samples are available too, so nobody has to commit blindly. Think of it as a book club where the only homework is eating ice cream.
The Purple Scoop Everyone Should Try At Least Once
Purple ice cream with miso in it? Your brain might hesitate, but your taste buds will probably thank you.
Thing of Evil is the boldest star of the Halloween lineup at Clementine’s Ice Cream.
The base is a purple miso-caramel ice cream loaded with dark chocolate cookie pieces. Salty caramel, miso, and coconut work together for a sweet-and-savory flavor with a velvety finish.
Miso is a salty paste common in Japanese cooking. Adding it to caramel deepens the flavor, a little like how a pinch of salt makes chocolate taste richer.
The natural purple color comes from the recipe itself, including purple carrot extract and beet juice concentrate, which makes it look perfectly witchy in a cone.
The best part is that Thing of Evil is dairy-free and made with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, offering an interesting option for people avoiding dairy or gluten.
However, the flavor contains soy from the miso, so it isn’t suitable for people with soy allergies.
Anyone with serious food allergies should also ask the staff about ingredients and potential cross-contact before ordering.
If you like salted caramel, this flavor is a delicious bet with a twist. If you usually stick to vanilla, ask for a sample first.
You might discover that being a little evil tastes surprisingly good.
Blueberry Muffins And Blood Oranges Get A Gothic Makeover
Quoth the raven, pass the spoon. The Raven at Clementine’s Ice Cream tastes like a blueberry muffin turned into ice cream.
It includes blue cookie butter and an inky blueberry swirl that fits the dark theme perfectly.
That swirl is the clever part. Poe’s famous raven is a shadowy bird, and the deep blueberry ribbon gives each scoop a moody, storybook look.
Then there’s NevermOrange, a pun that might make English teachers groan and smile at the same time.
This one is blood orange ice cream with olive oil. Olive oil in dessert may sound odd, but it adds a smooth richness that pairs nicely with bright citrus.
Blood oranges have reddish insides and a flavor that’s a bit berry-like. That makes them a fitting fruit for Halloween, since the name alone sounds like it belongs in a haunted house.
Want a smart combo? Order one scoop of each in a cup.
The fruity blueberry and tangy orange balance each other well.
Plus, a blue and orange cup looks great in photos before it disappears.
Chocolate Lovers Get Their Own Dark And Stormy Night
Midnight Dreary sounds like a gloomy forecast, yet it’s the brightest idea for chocolate fans.
This flavor features midnight dark chocolate with a raspberry jam swirl.
Chocolate and raspberry are a classic pair for good reason. The tart fruit cuts through the deep chocolate, so each bite stays interesting instead of heavy.
The name comes from the first line of Poe’s poem The Raven, which begins on a midnight dreary. It’s a sneaky literature nod hidden inside a scoop.
Your English class never tasted this good.
Clementine’s Ice Cream also makes Midnight Pleasures, known for its pitch-black color and rich, decadent taste.
The shop suggests it as the ultimate ice cream for dark and stormy nights. Kansas in late October can deliver plenty of those, so the timing works out nicely.
A quick tip for chocolate fans with a plan. Try a scoop of Midnight Dreary next to Midnight Pleasures for a double-dark cone.
It’s dramatic, a little spooky, and very much worth the sugar rush.
Just grab extra napkins, because black ice cream and white shirts rarely make good friends.
Pumpkin Fans Have Two Very Good Reasons To Stop By
Pumpkin spice season deserves better than another latte, and Clementine’s Ice Cream clearly agrees.
The fall menu brings two cozy dessert-inspired flavors worth a detour.
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake mixes creamy pumpkin spice ice cream with chunks of gooey butter cake.
It combines a classic autumn taste with the brand’s most famous dessert, so it feels like a seasonal mashup made in heaven.
Then comes Ashleigh’s Apple Cranberry Pie, inspired by a popular seasonal pie from Kansas City’s Ashleigh’s Bake Shop.
Cinnamon ice cream gets swirled with apple cranberry pie filling for a scoop that tastes like autumn in a bowl.
That’s two classic fall desserts without having to turn on the oven.
The cranberry brings a tart contrast to the sweet apples, while the cinnamon adds the familiar warmth of a freshly baked pie.
These two make a cozy pair after a chilly hayride or pumpkin patch trip. Order them side by side in a freshly made waffle cone for a true fall feast.
If you can’t decide, ask to taste both before ordering. The staff offers free samples, which might be the friendliest way to settle any family dessert debate.
Both flavors are part of the seasonal lineup, so availability depends on supplies. Check the current menu before making a special trip.
The Famous Gooey Butter Cake Scoop Started In St. Louis
Oprah Magazine once called it the Sexiest Ice Cream Alive.
That’s quite a title for a scoop, and Gooey Butter Cake has carried it proudly. This signature flavor features chunks of cake layered into a cream cheese ice cream.
Gooey butter cake is a St. Louis icon, which makes sense because Clementine’s Ice Cream was born there.
The brand has been scooping in St. Louis, Missouri, for about ten years. The Prairie Village parlor opened on September 19, 2025, as its first location outside St. Louis.
So Kansas now gets a taste of Missouri’s sweetest tradition without the long drive across the state.
Everything here is small-batch, handcrafted, and super-premium. The shop also makes all of its own mix-ins, including those cake chunks.
That kind of effort shows in a menu with 24 chef-inspired flavors every day.
Even during Halloween, don’t overlook this classic. Pair it with a spooky flavor for a cone that’s half trick and half treat.
Other favorites include Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream, Italian Butter Cookie, and Strawberry Balsamic White Pepper.
Nobody Gets Left Out Of The Spooky Fun Here
Food allergies can make Halloween tricky, with all those candy labels to check.
Clementine’s Ice Cream offers several alternatives for people with different dietary preferences and restrictions.
The menu includes non-dairy, vegan, gluten-free, and sorbet choices.
That gives shoppers more ways to find something they can enjoy, although individual ingredients still matter for anyone managing food allergies.
Thing of Evil leads the pack as a dairy-free Halloween pick made with gluten-free chocolate cookies. However, it contains soy.
Other non-dairy flavors include Coconut Fudge, Lemon Poppyseed, and Tahini Chocolate Chip.
Tahini is a smooth sesame paste, and it gives chocolate chip a nutty, grown-up twist. That flavor contains sesame and soy, so it isn’t suitable for everyone.
These flavors aren’t sad backups either. They get the same creative treatment as everything else in the case, with bold names and fun mix-ins.
Here’s a practical tip for parents planning a group outing. Check the ingredient and allergen information before ordering, especially if someone has a serious allergy.
Ask the staff about potential cross-contact during preparation and serving, since dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients alone don’t guarantee an allergen-free dessert.
Free samples help picky eaters find a favorite without wasting a whole scoop. Sundaes and floats are on the menu too.
With a little planning, more people in your crew can find a way to celebrate the season that works for them.
Late Hours Make It The Perfect After-Trick-Or-Treat Stop
Trick-or-treating often ends after dark, which is exactly when Clementine’s Ice Cream keeps scooping.
The shop opens at noon daily and stays open until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday.
On Friday and Saturday, it stays open until 11 PM. That’s late for an ice cream shop, and it’s great news for costume parties and spooky movie nights.
You’ll find the parlor at 6966 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208. It took over the space that used to be Chill in the Village.
Inside, the decor is Parisian-inspired with cozy seating and classic parlor charm, plus a touch of Kansas City flair.
The shop is a women-owned microcreamery, which adds to its friendly, neighborhood feel. It’s the kind of place that makes a quick dessert run feel like a small celebration.
Can’t get there in person? Pints are available to take home, with local delivery or nationwide shipping through Goldbelly.
Gift cards and merchandise are sold as well. A Halloween-themed pint might be the coolest party favor in Kansas this October.