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School may have started, but summer is certainly still in full swing thanks to the sweltering days we continue to have. So here are a few local spots you can cool off with a sweet treat. 

Icy Bean

If you’re walking to the beach on the Ave., stop by this Hawaiian shaved ice shop for a guaranteed way to cool off. The family-owned food truck turned brick-and-mortar business also serves stellar iced (and non-iced) coffee, along with special drinks like its frozen vanilla matcha latte or frozen nutella latte. The Hawaiian shaved ices come in various flavors, including classics like cherry and grape, as well as specialty combinations like the Delray Fusion, which features cold brew coffee shaved ice topped with vanilla and caramel syrup and vanilla ice cream. 

1200 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/265-5875; icybean.com

Cielito Artisan Pops

This husband-and-wife team is dedicated to using quality ingredients. Indulge in fresh fruit pops or vegan pops made with oat or cashew milk. Ice cream pops are crafted with fresh milk and cane sugar. There are even cool treats for your furry friends. 

430 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 305/676-2665; cielitoartisanpops.com

Yogurt Emporium

If you’re craving something cool and creamy, froyo is always the answer. Choose from a variety of classic frozen yogurt flavors or try one of the weekly specials like Oreo cookies and cream cheese or cinnamon with Heath bar. 

6063 S.W. 18th St. Boca Raton; 561/347-1140; facebook.com/YogurtEmporium

The Hampton Social

We can’t forget to mention a different kind of icy treat. The signature frosé here is a perfect, refreshing blend of Tito’s vodka, rosé, peach purée and ice that will cool you off in the best way.  

40 N.E. 7th Ave., Delray Beach; 561/404-1155; thehamptonsocial.com

Whit’s Frozen Custard

This week, the frozen custard shop opened its sixth location in South Florida with its West Boca debut. Expect all the classic, made-fresh-daily favorites like its custard cookie sandwiches, shakes, sundaes, and floats.

19635 State Road 7, Boca Raton; 561/617-5402; whitsfrozencustard.com

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Christie Galeano-DeMott

Author Christie Galeano-DeMott

Christie is a food lover and travel fanatic who believes there's always room for dessert. When she’s not writing about the plates and people who capture South Florida's soul, Christie is irresistibly happy in the company of her husband, their two dogs and a glass of red wine.

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