Abbott’s Frozen Custard — Lemon Custard With Candies, Cookies and Creme Flurry, Mint Custard With Sprinkles and Strawberry Shortcake Sundae.

Cool Treats & New Eats

Where to chill out this summer and enjoy a sweet indulgence

Photos and text by Jessica Gaddy, Shrimp & Grisettes


Why wait for the weekend to treat yourself? Take a breather during the busy week and enjoy the simple things in life, like freshly made sweets. They may be just the thing needed to transform a slow afternoon into a productive one.

We captured the ice cream and dessert menu standouts at the most chill vendors near the Ballantyne® campus. It was a challenging task, but someone had to do it! Tag us when you try them too, @ballantynemag on Instagram.

Velvet Boba Tea & Rolled Ice Cream — Strawberry Cheesecake, Fruit Melody and Cookies N Cream.

Velvet Boba Tea & Rolled Ice Cream

Now open at 11324 N. Community House Road, Suite102

velvetcharlotte.com

Pictured here:

  • Strawberry Cheesecake

Vanilla ice cream with strawberries, graham crackers and cream cheese topped with whipped cream and strawberries.

  • Fruit Melody

Vanilla ice cream with mango topped with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and M&Ms.

  • Cookies N Cream

Vanilla ice cream with Oreos topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and Oreos.