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When you’re craving something cold and sweet, Pearland offers plenty of delicious options.  From snowcones to banana pudding, there is a place to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ve created a list of some favorite Pearland dessert shops for cooling down. For more shops and restaurants with delectable dishes, go to the Visit Pearland website!

AJ’s Snowcones, 1807 Broadway: This family-owned and -operated stand has been part of Pearland for over 25 years! Their goal is to “cool you down to the core,” whether it is a savory or sweet treat ranging from smoothies topped off with whipped cream to their Jacked Up Pickles — pickle chunks with chamoy and chili powder. Though they are known for their famous snowcones, they also carry various snacks, sundaes, refreshers and so much more. One of the fan faves is the Pineapple Delight, a pina colada snowcone with pineapple chucks, coconut and cream. AJ’s Snowcones’ newest flavor, Cloud 9, is a rainbow snowcone with multiple fruity flavors and an added bonus of being mess-free! 

Bahama Bucks, 12567 West Broadway: This tropical-themed dessert shop specializes in finely shaved ice resulting in a texture that’s more delicate than a snow cone. It’s part of a Texas-based chain that offers its shaved ice in more than 100 flavors, including speciality combinations like Tiger’s Blood (strawberry and melon with a hint of coconut), Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry and Piña Colada Breeze. For those who want more complexity in their desserts, Bahama Buck’s also offers custom flavor creations, where guests can select multiple syrups, creams, candies or fruit. Other offerings include smoothies made with real fruit in flavors such as Strawberry Cheesecake, and yogurt and açaí bowls with fruit and granola. It’s an ideal stop for families with kids, groups of friends and anyone looking to cool off after spending time outdoors.

Cosmic Ice Cream Co., 9240 West Broadway: This is one of the newer ice cream shops in Pearland. Owners Camille and Julian Haynes opened it in 2024, and it is one of four locations in the Greater Houston area. All of the creamy creations are made in-house. According to the Cosmic Ice Cream website, the flavor creations are inspired by the owners’ travels, family recipes, childhood memories and customer ideas. They offer the typical ice cream by the scoop, but if you want more of a unique twist, they have an Ice Cream Flight with four mini scoops of your choice and Ice Cream Nachos, which is two scoops on a bed of waffle cone chips plus a choice of three toppings.

Eskimo Hut, 1909 North Main: If you are looking for frozen concoctions for grownups, Eskimo Hut is the place to go. It serves frozen daiquiris and margaritas to-go in flavors such as strawberry and peach, and additional cocktails such as Bloody Mary and Long Island Ice Tea all with the convenience of a drive-thru. The signature frozen daiquiris are crafted with premium ingredients.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, 11930 Broadway: This shop serves a rarity in Pearland: Italian ice! Jeremiah’s offers a rotating selection of flavors, including sugar-free options. Mango and strawberry are just a few of the popular selections. Besides its tasty treats, Jeremiah’s also gives back to the people of Pearland through its cool community fundraisers. 

La Monarca Michoacana, 6200 Broadway:This Mexican ice cream shop is a family-run business that was established in 2009. La Monarca offers refreshing favorites such as paletas (fruit popsicles), mangonadas, aguas frescas and ice cream in flavors such as mango, cajeta, and strawberries and cream. All are made with fresh ingredients and natural flavors.

Marble Slab, 3149 Silverlake Village Drive and 2800 East Broadway: If you want your kids to experience a little nostalgia (or just want to experience it yourself), visit this nationally known ice cream shop. Its claim to fame is that it was the first to mix toppings into ice cream on a frozen granite slab. Your choice of ingredients, such as gummy bears, chocolate chips, M&M’s and strawberries, are mixed into your ice cream selection right before your eyes. Marble Slab offers their own named combinations, too, but the best ones are the ones the customers create themselves.

The Puddery, 5517 Broadway: This Pearland shop dessert shop got the official stamp of approval from TikTok food influencer Keith Lee, who was particularly impressed with the original banana pudding. It’s rich, creamy and has a flavor that seems to get even better the more you eat it. They also named a dessert for their favorite influencer: The Keith Lee Croffle is a croissant waffle, topped with freshly made whipped cream, Oreos and powdered sugar — the perfect combination of sweetness and crunch. 

Red Circle Ice Cream, 8201 Broadway: This establishment has a motto, “Eat Ice Cream. Live Happy”, but it has even more to offer. It’s known for its Instagram-worthy creations featuring scoops in cups adorned with arches of decorated churros. You can also order ice cream served simply by the scoop, or fancy it up with an authentic Hong Kong-style egg waffle. Red Circle rotates its flavors, so check its social media to see which ones are being offered for the week.  

Snow Cone Lady Snack Shack, 4218 Broadway: This cute, eclectic “snack shack” is found close to the railroad tracks and offers ice cream by the scoop as well as milkshakes in classic flavors of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and Oreo, and ice cream sundaes. There not only are places to sit down while you enjoy your treat, but also games for kids to enjoy. What makes this place even more special is the twinkling lights at night. 

Cindy Santos-Lanier