Beat the heat this summer with a cold treat at one of Santa Fe’s best stops for frozen desserts. From popsicles to ice cream to fro-yo, here are some local favorites.
Frogurt Frozen Yogurt
Frequently the recipient of community awards for their amazing frozen yogurt, this establishment lets you choose from various flavors – some of which rotate to ensure you always have something new to try – including chocolate, watermelon, and sweet coconut. Don’t skip out on the toppings bar to choose whatever you like to enhance your fro-yo. And if you’d like to try something a little different, be sure to sample the rest of their menu, which includes smoothies, acai bowls, and even waffles!
The Paleta Bar Santa Fe
If you haven’t tried a paleta – ice pop in Spanish – then you need to get over to The Paleta Bar right now. First, you start with the paleta. They have dozens of flavors, including lime, pecan, banana, tres leches, and vanilla. Next, you choose the dip – dark chocolate, white chocolate, or milk chocolate. Last, you select the toppings from various items like pistachio, coconut, M&Ms, and sprinkles. And if you don’t know where to begin, they’ll gladly share with you the most popular combinations to help you decide.
La Lecheria
This fun eatery not only offers craft New Mexican ice cream but also features a lunch menu for those who’d like to make a meal of their visit. Try their Chocolate Sea Salt or Iconik Coffee varieties, as well as the rotating menus of flavors that are inspired by seasonal ingredients throughout the year. And don’t forget to pick up cookies and coffee cake for later!
Freezie Fresh Rolled Ice Cream
Have you ever tried rolled ice cream before? That’s right: rolled. This ice cream doesn’t come in scoops but in rolled spirals, inspired by a Southeast Asian dessert. Their custard-based recipe is incredibly rich and creamy, and you can find New Mexico-style flavors like Honey Lavender, Salted Caramel with Red Chile, and Piñon Coffee.
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