It’s time for a new list of the best places to get a cold treat on a hot day. Ice cream, snow cones, shaved ice, frozen custard, froyo, popsicles, and more. When you want it, you want it!
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Roll up to the drive-thru for slow-churned, creamy, frozen custard. You won’t have to roll too far, either — Andy’s has several locations across Collin County. Andy’s seasonal sundaes are super good. Try the roasted pecan topping!
Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream Co.
Craving an ice cream play date with the kids? Head to the first floor of Legacy Food Hall in Plano. It serves sundaes, shakes, scoops, and spiked milkshakes. Then enjoy them outside in the box garden outdoor green space.
Cocktail Creamery
Don’t be swayed by the name. At Cocktail Creamery in McKinney, the true blue flavors for littles are always on standby — chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry — but the parents get an extra twist on their double scoop. All 99 flavors are spiked with a sweet liqueur to make your ice cream play date more of a happy hour.
Cow Tipping Creamery
Along with cups, cones, and shakes, Cow Tipping Creamery in Frisco specializes in soft serve parfaits called stackers that are all about the mix-ins. Start with a simple vanilla or chocolate base then go wild with layered toppings, or choose one of the suggested blends from the menu. Since this location is at The Star, the kids can play on the plaza field before and after.
Cream & Sugar
This one’s tucked away in Fairview Town Center and, as the name suggests, it serves coffee AND ice cream. If you’re trying to avoid a calorie bomb in the middle of the day, order scoops for the kids and a nitro cold brew for yourself. This would be a great spot to visit before or after splashing around the Fountain.
Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream
Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream in Plano is an award-winning ice cream parlor with a small town feel. The award-winning flavors are constants on the menu, but Henry keeps it interesting with rotating daily specials. Become a member of the Cone Club for monthly treats and rewards.
Hi, Sweetie in Plano rolls out the red carpet for its ice cream creations. It’s all in the presentation of its hand-rolled bowls. Kids especially love the flower pot ice cream served with a mini shovel for a spoon! It also has shaved snow and all sorts of boba tea and drinks in cute cups.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Drive through or sit on the patio as you enjoy Italian ice and soft serve. I say go for a jelati, which is a delicious combination of both. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has several locations around Collin County.
Menchie’s
We like the Watters Creek location in Allen because you can combine your sweet treat with outdoor play time. Menchie’s is one of those places where you fill your cup with froyo and toppings and pay by weight. You know the drill.
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MilkyTreats
At MilkyTreats in Plano, opt for a swirl, shake, or donut sandwich stuffed with a scoop of cereal-infused ice cream. Or be your vanilla self and get a cup of one of the small-batch flavors. I dare any child to refuse a scoop of Unicorn Brownie. You can also get pints to go. Ice cream by the pool, anyone?
Nom Noms
Nom Noms Mexican restaurant in McKinney also serves over 50 flavors of homemade ice cream, sherbets, sorbets, and bars. Make it a summer goal to sample each one! You can’t beat delicious Mexican food AND homemade, award-winning ice cream.
Snow Cone Lady
Considered the best snow cones in Frisco by many, this little shack is a local institution that’s open seasonally near downtown Frisco. It’d be the perfect spot to hit after a trip to the splash pad at Frisco Commons. Check its Facebook page for open and close times.
Sugar Pine Creamery
Try Sugar Pine Creamery, a soft serve and boba tea spot in Plano. This cute shop keeps customers coming back for more with its rotation of new and exciting flavors every two weeks. Think ube brownie, mangonada, watermelon agua fresca, and more. Of the six, two are dairy-free, and you can always find a classic flavor.
TC Shaved Ice
Go traditional or try something fruity and fresh at TC Shaved Ice in Frisco and Plano. This beloved spot is known for its fresas con crema, shaved ice, gourmet ice cream, and fruit cocktails served year round. If you’re properly hungry, try corn in a cup or shrimp cocktail from its savory menu.
Tongue in Cheek
A retired fire fighter discovered a passion for homemade ice cream and opened Tongue in Cheek ice cream shop. To say it took off like a house on fire might be in poor taste, but the firefighter’s shop has expanded to three locations in Lewisville, Plano, and Richardson, making locals very happy. Find your favorite flavor or try something new. There are gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options, too.
Wicked Snow
This cute, South Korean dessert cafe offers bingsu, a shaved ice confection with toppings, syrups, condensed milk, and all sorts of delights. Just one is big enough to share between you and a couple kids. Find Wicked Snow in Carrollton…