Ice cream and other frozen treats are the ultimate summer indulgence, and they always taste better when you're out on the town. Luckily, you never have to drive more than a few minutes at a time to get your ice cream fix in Richmond. Skip the grocery store freezer section this month and join our team at these exciting ice cream shops near our Richmond homes for sale.  

• Spotty Dog Ice Cream - 2416 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223 
  Tired of seeing the same old ice cream flavors on sale at other ice cream parlors? Spotty Dog Ice Cream's menu changes every week, featuring exciting new flavors alongside a rotating selection of old favorites. Whether you prefer bold new creations like their blood orange and vanilla Cream Dreams or tried-and-true classics like their chocolaty Mint Chunk, they're sure to have something to tickle your taste buds. They also serve chocolate and vanilla Vermont-style soft serve cones, but only from Friday to Sunday.  
  
  
• Blue Cow Ice Cream - 7017 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226 
  Blue Cow Ice Cream is a small-batch ice cream company making delicious frozen treats right here in Virginia. They use only the highest quality ingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible, resulting in a smooth and creamy dessert packed with bold flavor. Our real estate agents heartily recommend the shop's signature Blue Cow Patty flavor, a delicious blend of Oreos, bittersweet chocolate chips, and crushed Butterfinger candies rolled into a rich dark chocolate ice cream. Get it in a crispy waffle cone for an extra delicious treat that you'll be craving all summer long.  
  
  
• Oh Mochi – 900 W Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23284 
  If you prefer your ice cream in soft-serve form, Oh Mochi has you covered. Their homemade ice cream is served in beautifully soft swirls that you can easily scoop up and eat. Their flavor selection changes according to customer demand and includes simple varieties like vanilla as well as more exotic options like taro and Dubai chocolate. Check back every week or so to see what new creations they've come up with! 
  
  
• Deluca Gelato - 1362 Gaskins Road, Henrico, VA 23238 
  Deluca Gelato stocks more than 50 flavors of fresh, house-made gelato at their shop near our Henrico homes for sale. Leaning into their Italian inspiration, they've got everything from crowd-pleasing picks like Salted Caramel or Cookies and Cream to much more unusual options like Almond and Honey or Olive Oil and Sea Salt. They even carry sugar-free chocolate, coffee, and vanilla flavors and more than a dozen dairy-free flavors suitable for vegans or folks who are lactose intolerant.  
  
  
• My Treat Shop – 6501A Iron Bridge Road, Richmond, VA 23234 
  Richmond residents can find all kinds of goodies at My Treat Shop, an eatery dedicated to all things delicious. Their menu includes more than two dozen flavors of Hershey's old-fashioned ice cream that you can order in cones, cups, milkshakes, or sundaes. Their new Iron Bridge Road location isn't as busy as the others yet, so now is a great time to stop in and get some frozen goodness for yourself. Try a scoop on top of one of their piping-hot funnel cakes for an extra indulgent treat. 

Richmond's small businesses are always coming up with new ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Contact us today to take a closer look at our roster of local homes and find a spot where you can settle down and sample the goods.