Sisters II Ice Cream serves up smiles in Benson

“Scientists at work” is how some customers have described Jim and Deborah Davis, who are the owners, proprietors and creators at Sisters II Ice Cream in the heart of downtown Benson. 

They’ve found their calling creating unique flavors and serving them up to the community in the town they know and love. 

“The ear to ear smiles on the kid’s faces are just the best,” Deborah said.

She and Jim have become well known for their Sweet Tickets - handed out to kids and redeemed for a scoop of ice cream, as well as their innovative flavors and combinations. 

Some of the most popular choices among customers are cookie dough, pralines and cream, coffee oreo and butter pecan served with peach topping.  Flavors for more diverse palettes include popcorn and seasonal offerings such as strawberry basil and their award winning sweet potato. 

Milkshakes, and specialty sundaes with cookies and cakes also are popular on their menu. “I love mixing flavors to create that sweet and salty combination,” Deborah said.

She and Jim took over the business, which started as a food trailer called Sister's Cake 'N Cream, owned by Kay Wood and Rose Allen. After Kay’s sickness and passing, Rose sold the trailer to Deborah, and Sister’s II was born. 

“We were friends, and I really wanted to keep the Sisters name in there. So it’s Sisters II because it’s the second time around,” she said.

The business grew into two trailers and eventually the store front, where Deborah and Jim could have the space to fulfill their aspirations and make their own ice cream. 

It was Jim’s carpentry talent that helped make the dream a reality, as he and Deborah spent a year completing 90 percent of the renovations themselves. From building and installing the custom countertops to salvaging the hard wood floors and everything in between, Jim’s handy work is evident throughout the shop, which officially opened in September of 2021.

The brick and mortar location has become a popular spot for social events too, such as open mic nights, birthday parties, holiday gatherings and cake decorating classes. 

Follow Sisters II on Facebook to keep track of their fun events, featured flavors and seasonal decor.