With the heat index over 100 degrees, you’re probably craving the sweet, cold taste of your favorite ice cream.
What’s your go-to flavor on a hot NC day?
The Triangle offers a variety of the most innovative and delicious dessert options on the planet. Rolled ice cream, pastries, pies and macarons are just a few of the sweet treats you can find in the City of Oaks and neighboring areas.
Whether you’re looking for a classic scoop of ice cream, or something fancier, here are a few of the places that offer “must try” ice cream in Raleigh.
FRESH Local Ice Cream
6033 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
FRESH Local Ice Cream has ice cream that is fresh-made in the store. It’s got crazy flavors, as well as exotic twists on old classics.
The basics include “Madagascar Vanilla” and “Olde World Chocolate.” Or try their monthly specialties like “Milk & Cookies,” “Cheerwine,” or “Cookie Monster.”
Howling Cow
100 Dairy Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
Ice cream from Howling Cow comes from right down the street from our friends at N.C. State! This ice cream shop is on an actual working farm. Enjoy a cone of fresh ice cream while watching videos at the Dairy Education Center.
Two Roosters
7713 Lead Mine Rd. Raleigh
215 E Franklin St. Raleigh and 4025 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh
Two Roosters is perhaps best known for its award-winning monthly flavors. They include originals such as “Peach and Blue Corn Cookie,” or non-dairy options like “non-dairy Key Lime Pie.
Raleigh Rolls
411 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Originating in Thailand, the trend of rolled ice cream (or “stir-fried ice cream) came to the United States and has landed in Raleigh at the Morgan Street Food Hall.
You’ll be in awe as you watch the “ice cream artist” create your cup or cone of rolled ice cream. Check out the Waffle Taco.
Amorino Raleigh
137 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
If you want your dessert to look as good as it tastes, check out the gelato at Amorina Raleigh. First you’ll choose from a flavor like Citrus and Verbena, Marscapone, or Fig. Then it will be topped off with a macaron.
Be sure to snap a picture of this Instagram-worthy dessert!
