Cool Sweet Treats in Jackson MS

From classics like a snoball or soda shop sundae, the City With Soul is a cool sort of place to be during the hottest time of the year.

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MayDay Ice Cream

MayDay Ice Cream – The Terrace, Belhaven Town Center

Mississippi's first MayDay Ice Cream location outside its Florida origins, MayDay hand-churns unique standbys and rotating flavors like Coffee and Donuts, Mint Monster, and Blueberry Toast Crunch. Try an ice cream "flight" topped with homemade sprinkles, a handmade waffle cone, or grab a pint to go from their to-go refrigerator. Gluten and dairy-free options are also available.

Nandy’s Candy. Image: Creative Process

Nandy’s Candy – 1220 East Northside Drive (Maywood Mart)

A cherished Jackson favorite, you’ll want to stop by for a classic snoball with flavors including anything from cherry and lemon to White Russian and wedding cake. Get creative and mix flavors for a custom snoball of your own.

Bop’s Frozen Custard – 1173 East County Line Road

For a classic, old-fashioned frozen custard, swing by Bop’s. Menu items include sundaes, concretes, shakes, and specialty items such as their best-selling Snappy Turtle treat – vanilla custard layered with hot fudge, caramel, and roasted pecans.

Sal & Mookie’s

Sal & Mookie’s – 200 District Boulevard East (The District at Eastover)

Try Italian-style sodas including the popular Creamsicle, made with orange and vanilla Torani syrup, creamy half and half and topped with club soda. Sal & Mookie’s also offers malts, floats and hand-spun shakes and a classic ice cream scoop shop with sundaes and splits.

Brent’s Drugs

Brent’s Drugs – 655 Duling Avenue

Since 1946, Brent’s Drugs has been the Fondren neighborhood’s go-to spot for classic soda fountain treats like milkshakes, malts, banana splits, and ice cream sodas. Seasonal milkshake flavors are rotated monthly, with options like King Cake, S’mores, and Thin Mint.

Cups Espresso Café

Since 1993, Cups has been a hotspot for creatives, community, and, yes, coffee. Come for a Blondie (or Brunette) latte made with Ghirardelli chocolate, espresso, and milk, served hot or frozen.

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Visit Jackson is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Jackson and serves the community by positively impacting the city’s economy through recruitment, securing meetings and tourism activities.