One of the best things about summertime is the ice cream. If you are in the Allentown area and looking for some delicious cold treats, try one of these places.

YoFresh Yogurt Cafe

YoFresh Yogurt Cafe offers 21 different flavors of frozen yogurt and 105 different toppings, including fresh fruit and sweet additions. It has a variety of yogurt, so you can choose a flavor with no sugar added, a sorbet, or even a yogurt made with only fruit. The concept is self-serve, so you can get just the amount you want and even choose several different flavors before topping it off with your choice of fruits and treats.

Ice Cream World

This Hamilton Boulevard ice cream shop offers many flavors of homemade ice cream, along with hand-made ice cream cakes. The salted caramel is a huge hit, along with the strawberry shortcake. It also features a Thickshake, which is a thicker version of a regular milkshake. Just choose your favorite flavor of ice cream and have them make it into a shake.

Rita’s

There are several Rita’s locations in the Allentown area. It makes Italian ice with real fruit, which is served within 36 hours of being made. There are a number of flavors to choose from, and it also offers cream ice, frozen custard, and sundaes.

There are many places in Allentown where you can go to indulge in a cold sweet treat. Try one of these, or explore the area and find your own favorite place.

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