Andy’s Frozen Custard
This chain’s wealthy and creamy flan is served in hearty spoonfuls. In its Location of Athens on West Broad Avenueyou may order from cones, cups and sundaes, or select the basic “Concrete” custard blended with toppings.
Andy’s Frozen Custard Peach Concrete consists of a vanilla base blended with frozen peach items. Andy’s opened on W. Broad Avenue on August 16. (Photograph/Olivia Wakim)
Condor Sweets
Along with the chocolate bar and truffles, the 5 Factors and downtown areas of this Athens-based chocolate firm serve up tasty ice cream. High it with biscotti crumbs or cacao nibs for a gourmand expertise. Or go for a creamy smoothie with whipped cream on prime.
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This Baxter Avenue ice cream parlor options an intensive menu of flavors, together with caramel espresso brownie and blueberry cobbler.
Hodgson’s Pharmacy
East 5 level pharmacy, which has served Athens for the reason that Fifties, operates a small soda fountain with drinks and treats. The menu consists of recent lime, malts, floats, old style sundaes, and artisanal ice cream.
La Michoacana Mexican Snacks
East ice cream parlor on Previous Jefferson Street presents a variety of Mexican desserts together with palettes (frozen or dairy fruit bars) and fruit picadas, chilly fruit cups, and dressings. You may additionally discover sundaes, cones, frozen bananas, and specialty gadgets like fruit and cream.
The cool world of Lil’ Ice Cream Dude
Highschool pupil Beau Shell has been promoting frozen treats from carts and vans since he was 8 years outdated. His imaginative and prescient turned a actuality with the opening of this east aspect retailer with shakes, sundaes and scoops. Clients additionally love the ice cream sandwiches and floats.

Vickie Shell, Beau Shell and Rick Shell pose for a photograph at Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s Cool World ice cream store in Athens on June 24, 2021. Beau Shell, 17, owns the store, which opened in 2019. (Photograph/Olyn Gee)
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the Baxter Avenue Location of this nationwide chain is just open a part of the yr, making the shaved ice a seasonal expertise. Attempt a taste like Fairly Princess (grape and cotton sweet) or combine up your personal combine.
vampire penguin
East downtown retailer sells shaved ice, desserts, and “potions,” also called drinkable desserts. There’s loads to select from in enjoyable flavors like inexperienced tea or watermelon. Most flavors are dairy free.

Vampire Penguin’s cotton sweet and watermelon snow in Athens, Georgia. (Photograph/ Olivia Wakim)