When Texas heat cranks up, nothing beats a creamy, cold scoop of ice cream. The Lone Star State boasts some incredible ice cream shops that’ll cool you down faster than jumping in Barton Springs. I’ve scouted the best frozen treats from Austin to Houston and beyond that’ll make you forget about the scorching temperatures outside.
1. Amy’s Ice Creams (Austin & Houston)
Legendary for their theatrical ice cream tossing and mind-boggling flavor selection. The Mexican Vanilla remains their signature after 30+ years in business.
I once watched a scooper throw my ice cream six feet in the air before catching it perfectly in my cup!
2. Fat Cat Creamery (Houston)
Small-batch heaven using local dairy and seasonal ingredients. Their cat-themed flavors like Milk Chocolate Stout and Waterloo Strawberry Buttermilk sell out lightning-fast.
Brown butter cookie cups make their ice cream experience next-level delicious.
3. Booza (Houston)
Middle Eastern-style ice cream with elastic, chewy texture unlike anything else in Texas. Stretched and pounded with wooden mallets before serving, this centuries-old treat defies melting even in Houston’s humidity…