Looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat? Athens has many different tasty options for you to try that are local to the city. Whether it’s Pelican's for a snowcone, Condor for a chocolate milkshake, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream for ice cream, or Alumni Cookie Dough for a cookie-filled milkshake, we’ve got you covered. Check out our recommendations below. 

 

Pelican’s SnoBalls A red and blue snowcone from Pelican's SnoBalls

Where: 510 Baxter Street Suites A&B
Price: $3-$7
Recommended: Shark Attack 
Pelican’s SnoBalls offers more than 20 different snow cone flavors and sizes that will work for the whole family. 

 

Condor Chocolates 

A chocolate milkshake from Condor Chocolates

Photo By: @Condorchocolates

Where: 1658 S Lumpkin St AND 160 E Washington St
Price: $5-$10
Recommended: Chocolate Milkshake 
Condor Chocolates is a bean-to-bar Ecuadorian chocolate shop & cafe. They use cacao from Ecuador, their mother's native country and also incorporate local products in their chocolates. Condor is the perfect Georgia-made Sweet Treat, especially their milkshakes! 

Kilwins

Interior of Kilwin's

Where: 283 E Broad Street

Recommended: Dawg Mud ice cream

Kilwins is a sweet's shop that opened on Broad Street in 2024. The original Kilwin's opened in 1947,  and the company has developed a reputation for providing high-quality chocolates, ice cream, and confections combined with excellent service.

 

Alumni Cookie Dough 

Alumni Cookie Dough

Where: 480 North Thomas
Price: $4-$10
Recommended: Cookie Dough Milkshake
Alumni Cookie Dough is a UGA grad-owned business serving up edible cookie dough and treats.

 

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

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Where: 1710 S Lumpkin St
Price: $6-$10
Recommended: Brambleberry Crisp
Delicious, interesting flavors alongside classic favorites, slinging cones in Five Points.