So, it’s getting hot. We can complain (trust me, I’m doing that) but I also have another alternative: Finding cold treats to enjoy in the heat. Ice cream is obvious, but I have some other ideas to help you sweat less. The only rule is: You can’t care about calories.
🍧 Snowballs at Bebidas
This coffee shop is already the perfect oasis, but every summer they open up a snowball stand worth raving about. Starting Saturday, enjoy their tasty and colorful shaved ice snow cones. If you’re looking for more snow cone stands, check out this list.
🍹 It’s Time For a Marg
What could be better than enjoying an ice-cold margarita on a restaurant patio? Well, heading through a drive-thru, purchasing a margarita to go, and then slurping it down wherever you want. I learned margarita drive-thrus were a thing during COVID and immediately started jumping up and down. Make a trip to Eskimo Hut, which has multiple locations across the city, for to-go margaritas, piña coladas, and daiquiris. Here’s more spots that offer frozen to-go treats.
😋 Let’s Get a Popsicle
Ice cream is out! Popsicles are in, especially if you’re lactose intolerant like me. I recommend trying a colorful popsicle at the East End walk-up Popston. They offer a ton of options, including, yes, doughnut-flavored popsicles. Also on my list to try this summer is Popfancy Dessert Bar, which offers some interesting options, such as popsicles made with avocado or Vietnamese coffee.
🥣 Grab Some Gelato
Finally, if you’re looking for another ice cream alternative, then try one of our great gelato spots. Some of my recommendations: Amorino in Uptown, Phoenicia Specialty Foods in downtown, and Fellini in City Centre or Rice Village.
If you want more ideas on staying cool this summer, our podcast crew has some handy tips for you.
Do you have a cold treat I missed? Email me your recs.
