Summer in Texas is no small feat! When the temperature hits triple digits and the days seem to stretch on without relief, finding a fun frozen treat becomes a summertime rite of passage. From old fashioned ice cream stands to iconic childhood sweets like Dole Whips and snow cones, treat yourself this summer and savor these cool desserts around Denton County for a surefire way to beat the heat! Blake’s Snow Shack, located in Sanger, Texas is famous for more than just their incredible frozen snow cones and dole whips. Owner Blake Pyron is the first business owner in Texas with Down’s Syndrome, and his mission is to empower entrepreneurs of all abilities while creating a cool spot for community to gather for good times.
Located on the South side of Denton’s Historic Square, a trip to Beth Marie’s feels like a wrinkle in time. The old-fashioned ice cream parlor creates their small batch premium ice cream using a machine from the 1920s and features over 150 flavors with seasonal flavors offered throughout the year. Customers rave over the freshly made waffle cones and share triple scoop sundaes along with the memories.
Beth Marie’s expanded in 2003 to include locations in Carrollton and Sherman and select flavors are available in Central Market grocers across North Texas. Summer is the perfect season to sit and savor time with those you love, and exactly how the Italian styled ice-cream shop at the Shops of Lakeside in Flower Mound began. Epic Gelato is a family owned an.
