Need to cool off from the sweltering air of a Southwestern Indiana summer? Custom ice pops can bring the temperature down. Give one of these a try.
Cookies and Cream
Lollys Pops, $4
Offering artisan iced creations for nine years, treat yourself to dessert with this food truck’s popular pop with a cream base and stuffed with Oreo cookie pieces. Find this frozen delight at Reimann’s Farm Market in Darmstadt or at the truck’s pop-up events.
Piña Colada
Helados Ice Cream, Antojitos, and Snacks, $2.50
It’s the second anniversary of this colorful East Side snack shop, which offers frozen “paletas” inspired by owner Ana Lopez’s upbringing in Jalisco, Mexico. This heavy-on-the-coconut variety conjures a tropically chilled experience.
Strawberry Popsicle
La Plaza, $4.15
Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, the East Side restaurant and food truck started by Carlos and Veronica Riviera in 2020 balances spicy entrees with frozen treats featuring seasonal flavors made with fresh fruit.
Orange Lic’scicle
Lic’s Deli and Ice Cream, $4.15
Locally owned since 1950, this version creates a twist on an old favorite. Whether your push pop is filled with sorbet or ice cream, it’s licked the same way. Find it at Lic’s five locations between Evansville and Newburgh, and one shop each in Vincennes, Indiana, and Owensboro, Kentucky.
