The City of Oaks is heating up and so are our appetites for cool desserts. Think: Homemade ice cream by the pool or shaved ice after a hot day exploring the city. We’ve rounded up seven Raleigh spots where you can cool off with a sweet-treat fix.
Coca Forte | 3029 Stony Brook Dr. | Cheesecake… on a stick? Yes please. If you want an even more sophisticated dessert, order the 12-slice chocolate-dipped cheesecake (each piece is placed on a stick for convenience).
FRESH. Local Ice Cream | 6033 Glenwood Ave. | Fresh, local ingredients are delivered every week to this sweet-treat spot; bring your furry friend for a doggie sundae. We recommend the birthday cake flavor.
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard | Multiple Raleigh locations | This frozen custard shop has been serving Raleigh since 1988 and uses all-natural ingredients from NC farms.
Pelican’s SnoBalls | 5715 Fayetteville Rd. | There’s something about shaved ice that makes for a perfect summer day — Pelican’s offers ~100 unique flavors to top your SnoBall with like cherry cola, strawberry cheesecake + pink champagne.
Raleigh Raw | 7 W. Hargett St. | Looking for something on the healthier side? Try a cold-pressed juice, fun lemonade, or protein-packed smoothie. Try the chocolate banana smoothie.
Raleigh Rolls | 411 W. Morgan St. | Inspired by street food vendors in Southeast Asia, this ice cream spot in Morgan Street Food Hall offers flavors like “Benelux Biscoffee” + “Grandma’s Nanner Puddin’” rolled into a cup of goodness.
Two Roosters Ice Cream | Multiple Raleigh locations | This hand-churned ice cream shop originally from NC focuses on using in-season products. It partners with local farmers, bakers, chocolate makers + brewers to churn out flavors like blackberry hibiscus, coffee bourbon, and Sola cinnamon donut.
