Cure Your Summer Sweet Tooth

Stay cool with these East Bay treats. 

Sweet, spicy, dairy-free, or traditional cones — the East Bay has you covered with an incredible collection of confectionary havens. So go indulge in some sweetness, you’ve earned it! 

Craving a loaded banana split, a malted chocolate milkshake, or a simple scoop (with 30 flavors to choose from)?! The Oakland classic, Fenton's Creamery, never disappoints. This old-school gathering place, in business for over 127 years, has definitely earned its title as Oakland’s Sweetest Landmark. Don't be surprised if you run into birthday festivities or a wedding proposal— they are frequent! Our pick? Try the signature Black and Tan Sundae, made with the delicious Melvin Fentons' Toasted Almond Ice cream.

Finding a shop where both you and your dog could enjoy a scoop is not easy, but Little Giant Ice Cream shop is dedicated to being different! Try a scoop of Cranberry Sorbet, Chocolate Chai, or Cardamom Raspberry ice cream with raspberry cookie crumble. And If dairy isn’t your jam, try out the honey dew, strawberry, or mango push popsicles.

Unlike many ice cream establishments, Nieves Cinco de Mayo serves up handmade (yes, completely) ice cream and sorbets as well as shaved ice and the highly sought-after Mangonadas out of the Fruitvale Public Market. What's more? They are open 7 days a week! Don't miss the guava, fresh corn, or cinnamon ice cream.

Flavor Brigade has got it goin’ on! Bring a little bit of Philly to the East Bay with Water Ice, aka Italian Water Ice. This buzzing one-stop-shop for your sweet pleasures offers frozen custard, Italian ice, whoopie cookies, milkshakes, root beer floats, chocolate dipped bananas, and organic small batch ice cream in over 20 flavors. Phew, where to start? Plan multiple visits. Our favorites are the lavender ice cream and orange cream Italian ice. And have you heard of the Mummer’s Mix? That's a cup of Italian ice blended with custard and topped with another scoop of Italian ice(!).

A hot donut, a cold scoop of ice cream, toppings— what more could you ask for? I Scream Donuts, newly established, is a Bay Area native and female-owned small batch ice cream shop located in the heart of North Oakland. Do not miss out on their most wondrous fresh, melty combination. Pre-order a pint of lemon blueberry cheese cake with a plain glazed donut. #NoRegrets