This National Ice Cream Day, discover local ice cream shops that bring fresh, creative flavors to the table.
Check out these spots to uncover your next favorite flavor.
Fat Cat Ice Cream
Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream is a small, veteran-owned business deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Fuquay-Varina. Their team sets the standard for what ice cream should be: the richest, creamiest, Farm-fresh dairy, real ingredients, and flavors that don’t hold back. If they’re making chocolate, it’s the deep, rich kind. If they’re making dairy-free, you won’t know the difference. And if they’re making sundaes, it should probably come with a warning label. This ain’t your everyday, declawed treat. It’s ice cream that leaves a mark.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Located in Apex, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has flavors for the whole family. Classic flavors that standout and unique flavors that make your tastebuds want more!
Currently for a limited time, you can try a few scoop of their Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream. Chocolate pistachio ice cream loaded with real pistachios and chocolate covered krispies.
Bold Batch Creamery
Life’s too short for boring ice cream. Bold Batch Creamery handmade ice cream is made in small batches using bold flavors and never skimping on ingredients. They handcraft super premium, artisanal small-batch ice cream with the greatest care to process and quality.
Be extra bold and try out their limited flavors for the Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer at two pop-ups located at Wolfe and Porter. From July 17-27, you too can try their heirloom tomato sorbet and deviled egg ice cream. The crew states that “YES, it is savory. Yes, you can and should sample it!”
Raleigh Rolls
Raleigh Rolls started in Morgan Street food hall and has now expanded to two locations! Inspired by travels throughout Southeast Asia, rolled ice cream became a personal fascination of the owners. After exploring many street food vendors in Thailand and Vietnam, as well as researching companies throughout the United States, Raleigh Rolls was born. Many of Raleigh Rolls’ menu items are an ode to the South and include local ingredients.
Raleigh Popsicle Co.
Their gourmet popsicles are a feast for the eyes and mouth! Each frozen delight is hand crafted with the freshest ingredients including local fruit and fruit puree. Their popsicles are filled with cookies, cereals, and all that’s sweet and delicious! You can even dip, drizzle and top your popsicles for an ESKiMO Pop! With over 18 flavors to choose from, there’s something for everyone!
Visit Raleigh Popsicle Co. at their Crabtree Valley Mall location or in Downtown Raleigh on E. Hargett St. near Marble’s Kids Museum & IMAX Theater. During Spring, Summer & Fall you can find them popping up at outdoor markets and local events.
Magdalenas Chimney Cakes
Magdalenas Chimney Cakes is a food truck specializing in authentic, freshly baked, handmade chimney cakes!
Kürtőskalács (pronounced kurtush kalach) is made from sweet, yeast dough, of which a strip is spun and then wrapped around a baking spit, and rolled in granulated sugar. It is roasted over an open flame until its surface cooks to a golden-brown color. During the baking process the sugar stuck on the kürtőskalács caramelizes and forms a shiny, crispy crust. The surface of the cake can then be topped with additional ingredients and following the latest trend, the hollow inside can be filled with ice cream!
JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream
JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream is a frozen dessert food truck serving fresh frozen fun wherever they go! From street festivals to private catering and everywhere in between. They have a rotation of unique sundaes and milkshakes in addition to everyday favorites in cones and cups along with shaved ice for a dairy-free option. Their ingredients are sourced from local suppliers, farmers, and dairies. Go check them out for your next ice cream adventure!
Two Roosters Ice Cream
Two Roosters Ice Cream is known for their creative flavors, local ingredients, and cheerful, modern vibe. A highlight is their rotating monthly flavors created by Wake County locals. During the month of July, they are featuring unique community-made flavors like Joe & Joe’s Salty Peanut Butter Fudge, Jess Ekstrom’s Birthday Cake, and Megan Gillikin’s Non Dairy Mint Fudge Oreo. Alongside their classic favorites like Double Fold Vanilla and Classic Chocolate, every scoop is made in small batches for rich flavor and smooth texture. Whether at their colorful shops or ice cream truck, Two Roosters offers a fun, community-focused ice cream experience that’s always fresh.
Videri Chocolate Factory
At Videri Chocolate Factory in downtown Raleigh, their soft‑serve ice cream is as delicious as their handmade chocolate. Served through a charming walk-up window, Videri offers classic soft-serve flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or a creamy swirl. From there, you can get creative with your toppings. Choose from house-made candied cocoa nibs, rich chocolate fudge made from their 90% dark chocolate, crunchy toffee, or fruit compotes like blueberry-lemon and honeyed fig. Don’t forget to top your dessert with a piece of Videri chocolate for the perfect finishing touch. Currently, they are offering chocolate cowboy hat!
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard
Goodberry’s Frozen Custard is a Raleigh staple, beloved for its ultra-creamy, made-from-scratch custard that’s crafted fresh daily using all-natural ingredients. Unlike traditional ice cream, their frozen custard has a richer, smoother texture thanks to a lower air content and higher egg yolk ratio. You can enjoy classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or the rotating Flavor of the Day, which features everything from fruity blends to cookie-packed creations. Customize your treat with a wide range of toppings or opt for one of their signature sundaes or concretes. Goodberry’s delivers a nostalgic, high-quality dessert experience that keeps locals coming back year-round.
Not Just Icing Co.
From cupcakes to cookie dough dreams! Not Just Icing, Inc. started as a mobile cupcakery in 2013, but their edible cookie dough quickly stole the spotlight. Now serving sweet scoops of cookie dough and ice cream from their dessert truck, they’re spreading the love all around the Triangle.
Made with heat-treated flour and no eggs, their dough is safe to eat raw and full of nostalgic flavor. This National Ice Cream Day, find their truck around the Triangle and treat yourself to a scoop of something sweet.
