With summer temps heating up, what better way to cool off than with a frozen treat? We’ve rounded up 14 spots offering delectable sweets to help you chill out.
🍦 Ice cream
Annie B’s Homemade Ice Cream | 64 Long Shoals Rd., Arden
If you’re like us and always want a little bit of everything, this ice cream spot’s flights are the perfect option. The shop rebranded in 2023 as Annie B’s with a focus on employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Appalachcream | 1 Page Ave., Ste. 113
This cozy spot opened up in the Grove Arcade this past winter. The recipes, which have been passed down generations, showcase the family-run business’s Mexican and Italian roots.
The Dolly Llama | 2 Town Square Blvd., #130
This waffle and ice cream shop pulls out all the stops with decadent specialty creations like the Party Animal, featuring an OG Liege Waffle topped with salted caramel ice cream, a Kinder chocolate bar, circus animal cookies, and chocolate sauce.
The Freeze | 1091 Patton Ave.
The classic shop serves up soft serve cones, shakes, sundaes, and more.
French Broad Chocolate | Various locations
The chocolatiers have a selection of ice cream made with farm-fresh milk at its downtown and factory locations. Pro tip: The affogato always hits.
The Hop Ice Cream | Various locations
Enjoy classic dairy and vegan options at any of the shop’s five locations — plus, grab a cup for your pup.
Ultimate Ice Cream | 1070 Tunnel Rd, 195 Charlotte St.
Grab a scoop of its Flavor of the Month, with a portion of sales benefiting a new non-profit each month.
Sunshine Sammies | 99 S. Lexington Ave.
Feed your inner child with ice cream treats made with locally sourced ingredients. Bonus: You might even catch the Sunshine Sammies truck making its rounds.
❄️ Popsicles, gelato, and more
Asheville Chocolate | 25 Broadway St.
Try out one of the fresh flavors of housemade gelato or sorbet.
Buggy Pops | Various market pop-ups
Treat yourself to a gourmet ice pop with flavors like coconut matcha, key lime pie, and blueberry lemonade.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, 705 Merrimon Ave.
Get the best of both worlds with a Gelati — your choice of Italian ice layered with ice cream.
Sam’s Pop Shop | Various market pop-ups
The “starry night” pop is a shining star on the menu, complete with edible glitter.
Sugar and Snow Gelato | 99 Riverside Dr.
Don’t let the heat stop you from taking a walk down the Wilma Dykeman Greenway — grab a scoop and be on your merry way.
Sweets & Seats, 81 Patton Ave.
After you’re finished marveling at the picturesque pastries in the case, you’ll see that the menu boasts options for refreshing shaved ice, topped with whipped cream.
