Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts

Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts (also written Maddog's) is a sweet shop on East Parkway in Gatlinburg serving hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, funnel cakes, and fresh donuts. It sits a short drive from downtown with its own parking lot, so it's an easy stop for a scoop after a day in the mountains or a box of donuts for the cabin.

The ice cream

Choose from a long list of hand-dipped premium ice cream flavors, or go for soft serve. Get it in a cone or cup, build a sundae or banana split, or blend it into a thick milkshake. Funnel cakes round out the menu for anyone who wants a fair-style treat.

The donuts

Mad Dog's added donuts in 2016, when the Gatlinburg shop opened. Expect yeast donuts, filled donuts, and cake donuts, made with natural ingredients and no added preservatives, in classic and creative flavors like banana pudding and maple bacon. Grab a dozen for the cabin, or pair one with a scoop.

Bring the dog

True to the name, Mad Dog's welcomes four-legged guests, with picnic tables outside, water bowls, and dog treats. Traveling with your pup? See our pet-friendly cabins.

Visiting

The Gatlinburg shop is at 731 East Parkway (Highway 321), a short drive from downtown, with its own free parking, a rarity near town. A second Mad Dog's sits on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Hours change by season, so check before you go.

Tips for your visit

Get a donut and a scoop — you don't have to choose.

Pick up a dozen for the cabin — donuts make an easy breakfast for the group.

Bring the dog — there are water bowls and treats outside.

Skip the downtown parking — the lot is right there.

More sweets in Gatlinburg

Make it a sweet-tooth tour. Try fudge at Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies, taffy at Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, ice cream at Kilwins, or an over-the-top shake at The Crazy Mason. For more donuts downtown, stop by The Donut Friar. See all of our Gatlinburg candy shops.

Nearby

East Parkway leads toward the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, with Alamo Steakhouse and Crystelle Creek along the way. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mad Dog's Creamery in Gatlinburg?

At 731 East Parkway (Highway 321), a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg.

Is there a Mad Dog's in Pigeon Forge?

Yes, at 3048 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.

What does Mad Dog's serve?

Hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, funnel cakes, and donuts.

Is there parking?

Yes. The Gatlinburg shop has its own free parking lot.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes. There are picnic tables, water bowls, and dog treats for four-legged guests.