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Top 5 Places to Get Ice Cream with Family in Raleigh This Summer

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Top 5 Places to Get Ice Cream with Family in Raleigh This Summer

There’s nothing sweeter than a scoop of ice cream on a hot North Carolina day — and here in Raleigh, we’re lucky to have some scoop-worthy spots! Whether you’re cooling down after a Greenway stroll, taking a break from house hunting, or just making core memories with the kids, these local ice cream shops deliver a delightful dose of summer fun for the whole family.

Here’s our curated list of the top ice cream destinations around Raleigh that are perfect for a family outing:


🍦 1. Two Roosters Ice Cream

📍 Locations in North Raleigh, Durham, and Person Street

A Triangle staple, Two Roosters is known for bold, imaginative flavors and adorable retro vibes. With locally sourced ingredients and rotating seasonal specials, it’s a family favorite you’ll keep coming back to. Don’t miss their bright mural walls — perfect for a photo op!

Coley Tip: Check their Instagram for weekly flavor drops!


🍨 2. Goodberry’s Frozen Custard

📍 Multiple Locations including Spring Forest Road & Falls of Neuse

This Raleigh original has been making memories since 1988 with its thick, creamy frozen custard made fresh daily. Choose your Goodberry’s flavor of the day and pair it with a waffle cone or try one of their beloved Carolina Concretes.

Coley Tip: Pro tip for parents — custard melts slower than traditional ice cream. That means less mess for little ones!


🍧 3. FRESH. Local Ice Cream

📍 Hillsborough Street, Glenwood Place, and Downtown Cary

Made from NC dairy farms’ freshest cream, FRESH lives up to its name. Their flavors are classic and comforting. Perfect for those nostalgic summer moments.

Coley Tip: Head to the Hillsborough Street location after a family walk around Pullen Park!


🍦 4. Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream

📍 Raleigh & Cary

Award-winning and family-run, Andia’s is a powerhouse of creamy goodness with fun creations like Unicorn Ice Cream and Baklava Sundaes. Their “Ice Cream Flights” are ideal if you can’t decide on just one.

Coley Tip: Great option for birthday treats or summer celebrations — they even offer catering!


🍨 5. Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream

📍 Angier (just outside Raleigh — worth the drive!)

OK, this one’s a little drive, but so worth it for an adventure! With over 120 flavors — including the legendary “Cold Sweat” made with real hot peppers — Sunni Sky’s is a family tradition in the making.

Coley Tip: Cash only & closed on Sundays, so plan ahead!


At The Coley Group, we’re all about helping you find your place and in the summer, that place often includes a cone in hand and laughter all around. Take a look at our Relocation Guide for a detailed guide to all things Raleigh.  Whether you’re a Raleigh native or new to the Triangle, these ice cream spots are sure to sprinkle your summer with fun, flavor, and family joy.

Thinking of settling into a new neighborhood that’s near your favorite dessert stop? Let us help you find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle (and sweet tooth). Reach out today!