Cone or Cup? How to Choose Your Soft Serve

It’s the first question at the counter: cone or cup? It sounds simple, but the right answer depends on the weather, your appetite, whether you want a topping and whether there’s a toddler involved.

Ice cream cone vs cup: Alpacco pistachio soft serve swirl in a branded cup

Your options

At Alpacco, you can order soft serve as a cone, or a small, medium or large cup. Medium and large cups come with one free topping.

The case for a cone

  • Classic experience: the iconic soft serve moment.
  • Edible container: zero waste, extra crunch.
  • Photo-friendly: cones look great on camera. See Soft Serve Photo Tips.
  • Walk-and-eat: easy to hold on the go.

Downside: melts faster in the heat and drips. See How to Eat Soft Serve Before It Melts.

The case for a cup

  • Toppings: cups are made for them, and medium and large include one free.
  • Less mess: perfect for kids and car rides.
  • Sharing: easier to split with a spoon.
  • Hot days: a cup handles melting better.

Which size should you get?

Size Best for
Cone A quick classic treat
Small cup Kids, light snack, tasting a new flavour
Medium cup Most people. Includes a free topping
Large cup Big appetites or sharing. Includes a free topping

Quick decision guide

Ice cream cone vs cup quick decision guide from Alpacco, beside an Alpacco combo of iced coffee, mini donuts and chocolate soft serve

Popular cup combos

  • Pistachio + gula melaka.
  • Belgium Chocolate + KitKat.
  • Milk + pulut hitam.

See Ranking Our Soft Serve Toppings.

Want a drink instead?

Our Cloud series puts soft serve on top of a drink. See Cloud Drinks Explained.

Visit Alpacco Ice Cream

  • Where: Jln Laksamana 6, Taman Desa Idaman, 41200 Klang, Selangor. Directions on our Locations page.
  • When: 10:30am–8:30pm, every day except Tuesday (closed Tuesdays).
  • Menu: soft serve in Pistachio (top seller), Milk (Farm Fresh), Belgium Chocolate and limited-time Soya, plus toppings, coffee, non-caffeine drinks and the Cloud series. See the Ice Cream Menu.
  • Muslim-friendly menu.
  • Updates: follow @alpacco_icecream on Instagram.

Plan your visit on our Ice Cream page → Sundae Funday every day!

Key takeaways

Choose a cone for the classic experience and photos, and a cup for toppings, less mess and hot days. Medium and large cups include one free topping.

FAQ

What sizes does Alpacco have?
Cone, and small, medium and large cups.

Which sizes include a free topping?
Medium and large cups include one.

Cone or cup for kids?
A small cup is less messy.

Can I add a topping to a cone?
Toppings suit cups best. Ask our team in store.

Which is best on a hot day?
A cup.

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