The Chill List: Cold Treats Around the River Region
When the Southern sun is doing its thing and the humidity feels personal, there’s only one plan: cool down with something cold, sweet, and local. Whether you’re craving a fruity pop, a creamy swirl, or a fizzy soda with a retro twist, the River Region has you covered. From Montgomery to Prattville, Wetumpka to Millbrook, here’s your guide to the best spots serving frozen treats, blended sips, and chilled-out vibes all summer long.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (Montgomery)
📍 6835 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
🕒 Daily 11 AM–9:30 PM
Crafted-in-store ice cream, Italian ices, sorbets, blizzards, shakes, and more.
🔗 brusters.com/locations/montgomery/144
Kraze Frozen Treats (Montgomery)
📍 7730 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
Indulge in self-serve frozen yogurt, custard, gelato, and shaved ice with 80+ toppings.
🔗 krazefrozentreats.com
Smoothie King (Multiple Locations)
📍 Eastchase Parkway
🕒 Mon–Sat 6 AM–9 PM • Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Light, fruit‑forward blends perfect for healthy cool-downs.
🔗 smoothieking.com
Tropical Smoothie Café (Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka)
📍 7248 Halcyon Park Dr Unit C, Montgomery, AL 36117
🕒 Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM • Sun 8 AM–8 PM (typical café hours)
Fruit-packed smoothies, bowls, and wellness-infused sipping.
🔗 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
West Main Coffeehouse & Creamery (Prattville)
📍 Main St, Prattville, AL
🕒 Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM • Sun 8 AM–2 PM (local café schedule)
Creamy scoops and gelato in a cozy, historic downtown storefront.
SweetFrog (Prattville)
📍 1963A Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066
🕒 Mon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM • Fri–Sat 10 AM–11 PM • Sun 12 PM–10 PM (chain hours)
Self-serve frozen yogurt with endless toppings and fun flavors.
Heady Scoops & Smoothies (Wetumpka)
📍 US‑231, Wetumpka, AL
🕒 Daily ~11 AM–9 PM (family‑run usual hours)
36 ice-cream flavors, thick milkshakes, and smoothie options.
Sno Biz (Wetumpka)
📍 Company St, Wetumpka, AL
🕒 Daily ~12 PM–10 PM
Classic shaved ice with rainbow syrups—sweet summer staple.
Frios Gourmet Pops (Wetumpka)
📍 Company St, Wetumpka, AL
🕒 Seasonal hours, often 12 PM–8 PM
Handcrafted fruit-based popsicles in rotating, fresh flavors.
Nancy’s Italian Ice
📍 7976 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL
⏰ Mon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–11 PM
🔗 nancysice.com
The Fizz Co. (Wetumpka & Millbrook)
📍 100 Company St, Wetumpka • 43 Wisteria Pl, Millbrook
🕒 Daily 11 AM–7 PM (local boutique hours)
Custom bottle drinks: flavored sodas, energy drinks, lemonades, and candy.
Soda Jerk (Prattville)
📍 150 W Main St, Prattville, AL
🕒 Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM • Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM (typical soda‑fountain times)
50s-style milkshakes, floats, sundaes, and retro ambiance.
Ice King Café (Montgomery)
📍 3010 Zelda Rd, Montgomery, AL
🕒 Daily 11 AM–10 PM
Rolled ice cream theater meets bubble tea vibes, with plant-based options too.
