12 Georgia Peach Ice Cream Shops That Taste Like July
When Georgia summer heat hits, nothing cools you down better than peach ice cream made from our famous state fruit. I’ve traveled across Georgia sampling the sweetest, juiciest peach treats from roadside stands to fancy parlors. These 12 spots serve up the most heavenly peach-infused frozen delights that’ll transport you straight to a lazy July afternoon under a peach tree.
1. Pearson Farm — Fort Valley, GA
Holy peach heaven! Pearson Farm doesn’t just grow some of Georgia’s finest peaches; they transform them into ice cream that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Family-owned since 1885, these folks know their peaches like nobody’s business.
Their seasonal peach ice cream stand operates right on the farm, using peaches picked that very morning. The texture is velvety smooth with chunks of fresh peach that burst with sunshine in every bite.
Pro tip: Call ahead to check availability; this place gets swamped in peak season!
2. Lane Southern Orchards — Fort Valley, GA
Y’all haven’t lived until you’ve tasted Lane’s peach ice cream while sitting on their wraparound porch. Since 1908, this place has been peach royalty in Middle Georgia, and their ice cream proves why.
What makes it special? They use a secret family recipe that balances sweetness with that tangy peach punch. After your cone, you can hop on their tour tram and see where the magic begins; right in the orchards stretching as far as the eye can see.
The peach milkshakes are worth every calorie too!
3. Dickey Farms — Musella, GA
Tucked away in tiny Musella, Dickey Farms serves peach ice cream that’s changed my definition of summer bliss. The oldest continuously operating peach packinghouse in Georgia (est. 1897) doesn’t mess around when it comes to frozen treats.
Their homemade peach ice cream has a custard-like richness that coats your mouth with peachy goodness. I adore watching the antique ceiling fans spin lazily overhead while savoring my cone on their historic packing shed porch.
Bonus: Their peach bread samples while you wait!
4. Southern Belle Farm — McDonough, GA
Who knew heaven was just 30 minutes south of Atlanta? Southern Belle Farm churns out peach ice cream that tastes like your grandma’s kitchen on a summer day (if your grandma was a peach-whispering wizard).
The farm’s U-pick fields mean the peaches in your scoop were probably hanging on a tree that morning. Their small-batch ice cream has a homemade quality that mass-produced stuff can’t touch; slightly irregular but perfectly peachy.
Kids go nuts for the farm animals you can visit while enjoying your frozen treat!
5. CJ Orchards — Rutledge, GA
CJ Orchards might look unassuming from the road, but trust me; this family operation makes peach ice cream that’ll knock your flip-flops off! Their roadside market becomes a pilgrimage site for peach lovers every summer.
The ice cream has a homespun quality with a perfect sweet-to-tart ratio. What makes it special is how they fold in tiny bits of peach skin for that extra flavor punch most places strain out.
The Johnson family has been growing peaches for generations, and their expertise shines in every lick!
6. Georgia Peach World — Townsend, GA
Driving down I-95? Hit the brakes for Georgia Peach World! This coastal Georgia gem might seem like a typical tourist trap, but their peach soft-serve will change your road trip forever.
The swirled cone combines fresh peach puree with vanilla custard in a magical dance of flavors. I always grab extra napkins because this stuff melts faster than gossip spreads at a family reunion.
While you’re there, sample their peach salsa and barbecue sauce; they make surprisingly awesome souvenirs that won’t melt in your car!
7. The Peach Cobbler Factory — Atlanta, GA
Sweet mother of cobbler! This Atlanta hotspot serves up peach ice cream that’s basically summer in a cup. Their signature “Peachy Keen” combines homemade peach ice cream with warm cobbler chunks and a drizzle of caramel that’ll make you want to slap your mama (but don’t actually do that).
The shop’s bright, Instagram-worthy interior makes waiting in the inevitable line more bearable. Their secret? They roast the peaches before incorporating them into the ice cream base, intensifying that juicy flavor.
Get the waffle bowl; you’ll thank me later!
8. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams — Atlanta, GA
Jeni’s takes Georgia peaches to fancy-pants heights with their seasonal Peach Buttermilk ice cream. When this flavor drops each summer, Atlantans lose their minds—and for good reason!
The tangy buttermilk base perfectly balances the sweet peach ribbons running throughout. Unlike some artisanal spots that skimp on mix-ins, Jeni’s loads their pints with generous peach pieces that taste like they were plucked from the tree moments ago.
Worth every penny of its premium price tag, especially when enjoyed on their Westside patio!
9. Momo Cafe — Atlanta, GA
Momo Cafe might be known for bubble tea, but their Korean-inspired peach bingsoo (shaved ice) deserves its own fan club! This Buford Highway gem transforms Georgia peaches into a towering frozen masterpiece that’s part ice cream, part shaved ice, and completely addictive.
The mountain of fluffy snow-like ice comes drenched in fresh peach syrup and crowned with peach ice cream. Condensed milk drizzle adds a decadent richness that balances the fruit’s natural tang.
Fair warning: It’s big enough to share, but you won’t want to!
10. Aunt Evelyn’s Peach Cobbler — Atlanta, GA
Aunt Evelyn might not be your actual aunt, but after tasting her peach cobbler à la mode, you’ll wish she was! This soul food sanctuary serves up old-school peach cobbler topped with peach-infused vanilla ice cream that’ll transport you straight to a Sunday dinner down South.
The warm-cold contrast between bubbling cobbler and melting ice cream creates pure magic in your mouth. Everything’s made from scratch daily using a recipe that’s been in the family for generations.
The tiny storefront often has a line out the door; absolute proof that patience pays off!
11. The Frosty Caboose — Atlanta, GA
All aboard the flavor train! The Frosty Caboose; literally housed in a restored 1890s train caboose; churns out peach ice cream that’ll make you believe in summer magic again.
Their Georgia Peach Express soft serve swirls fresh peach puree with vanilla in perfect harmony. Located in Chamblee, this quirky spot often features a seasonal bourbon peach flavor that’ll knock your socks off (adults only, obviously).
Seating is limited to outdoor picnic tables, but watching the real trains go by while enjoying your cone adds to the charm!
12. Southern Custard — Atlanta, GA
Southern Custard’s peach frozen custard is denser than regular ice cream and twice as dreamy. This Decatur favorite uses an egg-rich base that gives their peach flavor an almost cheesecake-like quality that’ll haunt your dessert dreams.
The shop’s throwback ’50s vibe adds to the nostalgic experience. Their peach custard contains both pureed and diced peaches, creating textural contrast in every spoonful.
Insider move: Ask for the peach custard sandwiched between two fresh-baked sugar cookies for a handheld slice of Georgia summer!
