10 Local Desserts and Drinks to Keep Cool This Summer

Sometimes, blasting AC just doesn’t cut it during these hot North Carolina summer months. If the heat is getting to you (and your sweet tooth needs a little extra satisfaction!), a chilly treat may be just what you need to stay cool. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Triangle-area desserts and drinks to keep cool and carry on this season. Now the only dilemma is finishing them off before they melt!

LocoPops

You’re going to go loco over these hand-crafted popsicles in Durham—with over 10 unique flavors to choose from (including dairy-free!).

Ice Cream from Maple View Farm

This beloved ice cream stand in Hillsborough uses only the highest quality, farm-fresh milk in its ice cream creations, which range in flavors from double chocolate and butter pecan to Carolina Crunch and cookies and cream.

Ice Cream Sandwiches from Captain Cookie & the Milkman

What’s better than ice cream? Ice cream in between two freshly baked cookies!

 

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Koiyaki Fish Waffle Cones from Sugar Koi

These Asian-inspired fish waffle cones are almost too cute to eat. Almost. Fill them up with refreshing ice cream flavors like matcha green tea, raspberry sorbet, cappuccino crunch, and more.

Milkshakes from Howling Cow

Blend your fave ice cream flavor (shoutout Wolf Tracks!) with Howling Cow milk for a smooth and sippable dessert.

 

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Iced Sahlab from Asali Desserts & Cafe

This Middle Eastern milk pudding is usually served hot, but Asali puts it on ice in drink form to cool you down with every sweet sip.

Rolled Ice Cream from Raleigh Rolls

Is it possible that ice cream is better in rolled form? Well, there’s only one way to find out! Customize your very own rolled ice cream creation with your choice of flavor and toppings.

 

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Smoothies from Rush Bowls 

If you’re trying to keep things healthy, Rush Bowls has a variety of refreshing smoothies that are both light and delicious!

Shaved Ice from Waves

This new tropical-inspired food truck opened just in time for the summer heatwave, offering up five flavors of syrups and six flavors of ice cream to mix and match to build your very own shaved ice creation.

 

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Mangonada from Vida Dulce

Sweet and spicy combine in this Mexican frozen treat that combines mangos, Tajín, and chamoy, a savory sauce made from pickled fruits.

Need to beat the heat indoors? Give us a call at 919-755-1957!