Beating the heat in Austin: 10 frozen treats to try this June
Written by: Becca Youngers
While the official start of summer is still a few weeks away, the temperatures are making us think otherwise. Is there any better way to cool off from the hot temperatures than a frozen treat? We’ve compiled 10 of our favorites to check out when ‘sweet treat o’clock’ hits this June and the rest of summer. Show them some love this summer!
Zed’s
With two locations and a Westlake location in the works, Zed’s has become the go-to spot for New Zealand style ice cream in Austin. They combine real fruit with ice cream and toppings of your choosing to create an undeniably refreshing sweet treat.
Locations:
East side: 1814 Harvey street, Austin, TX 78702
West side: 2727 exposition blvd #128, austin, tx 78702
Website: here
Sandy’s
Sandy’s is an Austin classic, serving up traditional fast food in the heart of Austin since 1946. One thing you can’t miss on a trip to Sandy’s is their frozen custard. You can get it classic in a cone as well as in their malts, shakes and sundaes. It’s a perfect spot to hit after a day of swimming at the Barton Springs Pool.
Address:
603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Website: here
Dolce Neve
If you couldn’t make Euro Summer happen this summer, don’t fret! Dolce Neve has got you covered. They serve up Italian gelato in their two Austin locations, offering staple, rotating and seasonal favorites like stracciatella and tiramisu.
Locations:
1713 South 1st street Austin, TX 78704
1109 East 5th street, suite 170 Austin, TX 78702
Website: here
Tiny’s Milk & Cookies
It is well-known how amazing Tiny’s chocolate chip cookies are. If you’re wanting something a little more cold to pair with your cookie than milk, they offer an awesome ice cream selection with rotating seasonal flavors.
Address:
1515 W 35th St, Unit C, Austin, TX 78703
Website: here
Jim Jim’s Water Ice
This spot has been serving up this Philadelphia classic in Austin for over 30 years. Their Italian Water-Ice is made from scratch every day, and it’s the perfect frozen treat for those who are dairy or lactose sensitive. They’ll be open for summer hours at their 6th Street location downtown starting June 9, 2025.
Address: 615 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: here
Hana Shave Ice
This Hawaiian-inspired shave ice has been making waves in pop-ups around the city this spring. Hana Shave Ice uses organic fruit syrups and Hawaiian shave ice to create refreshing treats that are just as good for you as they look. Catch them at a pop-up in June, and keep up with their socials to see where they’re headed next!
June Pop-Ups (as of 6/5):
6/8: Mañana Surf – 1015 West Lynn, Austin, Texas 78703
6/14: TheLawnAtx – 2118 South Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
Instagram: here
Mamaka Bowls
Mamaka Bowls has absolutely transformed the smoothie bowl game, and they just opened up their Austin location this past April. Located right in downtown Austin, this is the perfect spot to stop at after a walk on the trail. They offer a huge selection of smoothies and smoothie bowls as well as an expansive coffee menu.
Address: 222 W. Ave. Austin, TX 78703
Website: here
Amy’s Ice Creams
How could we not include Amy’s on this list? With 14 locations surrounding the city, Amy’s is undeniably an Austin staple. If you haven’t tried their iconic Mexican Vanilla ice cream, this June is a perfect time to start!
Locations: here
Website: here
All Day
This New York style pizza restaurant happens to serve up some of the best gelato in the city. Their sweet cream and pistachio gelato with an incredible topping selection absolutely hits the spot after a slice or two of their equally delicious pizza. They’ve got a Hyde Park location as well as a spot in Flo’s Wine Bar for all of your gelato needs this summer.
Locations:
Hyde Park: 4300 Speedway Unit 103, Austin, TX 78751
Flo’s: 3111 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Website: here
D’lites
Still wanting to enjoy a sweet treat while focusing on health and wellness goals this summer? D’lites is a spot that offers low calorie desserts, their most popular being their soft serve. They serve chocolate and vanilla as well as a rotating flavor calendar available on their website.
Address: 4404 W. William Cannon Dr. Unit G, Austin TX 78749
Website: here
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many amazing frozen treats being served up in our city this June. If there’s one thing we can count on in Austin, it’s our summer temperatures. And there’s nothing quite like enjoying an ice-cold treat in the heat. Happy June from us at Urbanspace! We hope it ‘treats’ you well.