Ice cream is the perfect treat in warm weather—or anytime, really—as it combines rich, sweet flavors with a welcome burst of cold. Atlanta has many ice cream shops that offer unique, fresh flavors when you're ready to satisfy your cravings. You might also want to visit the annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival in July, which lets you taste ice cream from many different vendors while enjoying live music and wellness activities. Our real estate agents also recommend stopping by these five Atlanta ice cream destinations to satisfy your cravings.

1. The Yard Milkshake Bar - 3699 Lenox Rd. NE Suite 6, Atlanta, GA 30305 and 341 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
   If you want ice cream used in a special, creative way, head to one of The Yard Milkshake Bar's two Atlanta locations. For a fun and fruity option, go for the Frozen Fruit Roll-Up, which has Mango ice cream rolled in Unicorn sprinkles in a vanilla iced jar. It's topped with rainbow whipped cream, two frozen Fruit Roll-Ups, and extra sprinkles.
   
   
2. Sweet-Stack Creamery - 25 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
   Located in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District, Sweet-Stack Creamery offers handcrafted ice cream using the freshest, most local ingredients possible. You'll find traditional flavors here, as well as more creative ones and several vegan options. Customers love the decadent Red Velvet Cake ice cream with chunks of red velvet cake and cream icing. And if that isn't rich enough for your taste buds, try Sweet Stack's donut sandwiches, which have a scoop of ice cream nested between two freshly baked donuts.
   
   
3. Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream - 1002 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, plus two more Atlanta locations
   When you've received accolades such as being named the 4th Best Ice Cream Shop in America by Bon Appetit magazine and making Fox News' list of Top 10 Places to Get Ice Cream in the US, you must be making some seriously great ice cream! That's the case with Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream, which has been creating unique flavors since its opening in 2008. Its most popular flavor is Salted Caramel (Conan O'Brien's favorite!) made from a secret family recipe, and some of the shop's other popular scoops include two nods to Southern favorites—Red Raspberry Coke and Krispy Kreamier.
   
   
4. eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company - 56 Broad St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
   If you follow a vegan diet—or even if you don't—you'll love eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company. As their slogan says, "The vegan is silent," so you won't even be able to tell that their ice cream is different. Their innovative flavors have Atlanta-themed names like Lenox Lime & Avocado and Spelman Strawberry & Mango. You can also go for maximum indulgence with a Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Super Bowl with a scoop of ice cream in a bowl-shaped cookie. 
   
   
5. Honeysuckle Gelato - Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308
   When you're in the mood for a cold dessert but would like something slightly different, head to Honeysuckle Gelato. Gelato is similar to ice cream but has more milk and less cream, creating a richer and denser texture. You'll be able to enjoy it in scoops, pints, gelato sandwiches and milkshakes at the shop in delicious flavors like Lemon Raspberry Crumble, Salted Caramel Brownie and Key Lime Pie.

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