Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Here’s the scoop: While some like it hot, ice cream, gelato and popsicles are the perfect way to cool off. Best of all, some of the shops listed below offer a to-go option, so your favorite frozen treat can be stored in your freezer—for the next time.
A taste of Italy: With more that 60 flavors, Paolo's Gelato Italiano in Virginia-Highland satisfies the need for smooth, creamy gelato. Owner Paolo Dalla Zorza is Italian, so naturally the flavors are listed in the language, but don't fret. If you ask for a flavor like rum raisin or chocolate hazelnut, the server will know you want malago (mah-LAH-gah) or bacio ((BAH-cho). Pronunciation aside, hand-packed to-go quarts allow customers to savor the flavor anytime.
Ice, ice baby: When folks figured out a way to merge hip-hop and popsicles, Hip Pops in Athens was created. Fun, flavorful and often comical selections of frozen treats like Kanye Zest, a cucumber honeydew lime creation, Ludacrisp, a chocolate krispie concoction and Tea.I, a matcha green tea latte flavor are available. Note that ordering these handmade treats in-store or to-go may inspire a round of rapping or cause you to "Pop It Like It's Hot."
Grand reopening: In May, Jeni's Splendid reopened (they willingly closed all stores due to a possible health risk). Now, they're back in business, serving frozen faves like root beer and salty caramel ice cream, mango lassi frozen yogurt plus a new sundae called gooey butter, a brown butter almond brittle ice cream covered in butterscotch and salty caramel sauce at their Westside Provisions District, Krog Street Market and Decatur Square shops.
All in the family: Creamberrys's Ice Cream, a family-owned shop in Conyers, offers an assortment of ice cream, sorbet and sherbet. For the calorie conscious, there are a few no sugar added options as well. To top it off? Daily specials ranging from a free scoop of ice cream to dollar-off sundaes.
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