Summer’s Sweet Treats Beyond Ice Cream
From refreshing Italian ice to fruit smoothies, you’ll always find a delicious way to cool down.
Summer is at its glorious peak, and we are savoring every bit of the long days, the heat and the good vibes. The season’s treat is ice cream, of course—no day of summer adventures would be complete without it, and you’ll find amazing options in Morris and Essex.
But warm-weather sweets don’t end there. If you want something lighter, something more fruit-forward or something a little different, try these options:
Italian ice
Cold and bright, this bite offers the ultimate refreshment on scorching hot days (and it’s dairy-free!).
- Guerriero Gelato & Cakes, 194 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, 973.403.9968; 476 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, 973.731.6011
- Last Licks, 134 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, 973.585.7988
- Nasto’s Ice Cream & Old-World Desserts, 236 Jefferson St. #240, Newark, 973.589.3333
- Scoop Station, 674 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, 973.939.5044
Smoothies
Summer is already all about fresh fruit. Visit these shops, which make it even more craveable.
- Smiley’s Fresh, 510 E Main St., Denville, 973.453.6597
- The Fruit Bar, 582 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove; 973.433.0074
- Triple Double Juice Co., 44 Dodd St., Bloomfield; 862.505;5662
- Tropical Smoothie Café, 191 E Hanover Ave. B5, Morristown, 973.944.2812
Boba tea
Cool, sweet milk tea in almost any flavor under the sun, chewy tapioca pearls and bright colors begging for an Instagram post—yeah, we’ll take a few!
- Cozy Tea Loft, 148B Bloomfield Ave., Verona, 973.891.7539
- Urban Leaf Café, 182D Kingsland St., Nutley, 973.542.8663
- Saigon Subs & Café, 98 Elm St., Morristown, 973.267.9888
- What’s The Tea, 16 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, 973.758.1889
Which are your favorite summertime desserts? Make sure you tell us all about it in Instagram @morrisandessexmag.
