One of the best parts of summer is the cold, icy, and tasty treats. Popsicles, snow cones, milkshakes, ice cream, and so many other frozen desserts make summer one of the most delicious times of the year. Cool off this summer with some of the best ice cream in Leon Valley near The Place at Shadow Valley apartments.
Andrew’s Heavenly Ice
Where: 7491 Grissom Road, San Antonio, Texas 78251
Distance from The Place at Shadow Valley: 0.6 miles
What: Sundaes, shakes, ice cream cones, brownies with ice cream, smoothies, and so much more await you at Andrew’s Heavenly Ice. Get a delicious banana split, a float, or a paleta, and then enjoy the summer weather from one of the shaded seats outside. You’ll be nice and cool while still enjoying the sunshine.
Snacks House
Where: 6825 Bandera Road, Leon Valley, Texas 78238
Distance from The Place at Shadow Valley: 1.0 miles
What: You can get just about any type of snack imaginable at this Leon Valley spot. Whether you want a fruit cup, chips, pickles, or corn dogs, they have it. But if you’re looking for a great frozen snack, you have to try a shaved ice mangonada with a tamarindo straw or an ice cream float.
210 Ice Cream
Where: 7126 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238
Distance from The Place at Shadow Valley: 1.5 miles
What: If you’re looking for new flavors of your favorite frozen desserts, you have to try 210 Ice Cream. They have mangonadas, sundaes, floats, and fruit cups with a ton of different flavors and toppings. The shop does tend to get crowded during the summer, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy your snack.
Fruteria Los Trejos
Where: 7720 Eckhert Road, San Antonio, Texas 78240
Distance from The Place at Shadow Valley: 2.2 miles
What: Fruteria Los Trejos specializes in Mexican desserts, including mangonadas, shaved ice, and fruit cups. Their customers rave about the watermelon and cantaloupe fruit juices as well as the chamoy and other spices over the fresh fruit. If you’re looking for something a little different, you have to give it a try.
Blue Bell Creameries
Where: 631 Timco W, San Antonio, Texas 78238
Distance from The Place at Shadow Valley: 2.8 miles
What: You love ice cream in a variety of flavors, from cookies ‘n cream to mint chocolate chip. You can get just about any flavor you’ve been dreaming of at Blue Bell Creameries and even take home a pint (or two or three). Be sure to try something new every time you visit; we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Leon Valley has the best ice cream shops to keep you cool this summer. If you have a favorite frozen dessert shop near The Place at Shadow Valley, tell us about it in the comments!
