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Explore 5 new frozen dessert spots in bustling Midlands areas

Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles highlight the emergence of new frozen dessert venues in the Midlands area, each offering different sweet treats in bustling locations. A Columbia ice cream shop showcases playful basketball branding, complete with cow-themed decor featuring comical names. Meanwhile, a Lexington dessert spot looks to introduce over 40 flavors of Italian Ice, adding to the area's growing food diversity.

Crispy Cones plans to bring its hand-rolled ice cream cones to Columbia, marking its second South Carolina location. These dessert destinations tap into high-traffic areas, enhancing the local culinary scene.

A new Sonic Drive-In has opened at 2207 Airport Boulevard in Cayce, SC. By Photo provided

NO. 1: A HIGH-TRAFFIC MIDLANDS AREA HAS A NEW SONIC RESTAURANT LOCATION. HERE’S WHERE

The company has long had a presence in the Midlands. Now it has a new spot near major roadways. | Published July 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

Dulce Losa Ice Cream Factory has opened at 1400 Summit Parkway in northeast Columbia, SC. By Chris Trainor

NO. 2: THIS BUSY COLUMBIA AREA HAS A NEW PLACE FOR ICE CREAM TREATS. CHECK OUT WHERE

The new Midlands spot has more than two-dozen ice cream flavors, offering cups, cones, shakes and more. | Published July 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

16 Handles, a frozen yogurt shop, has opened at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres, SC By Photo from 16 Handles Instagram

NO. 3: POPULAR SHOPPING CENTER NEAR COLUMBIA GETS A NEW FROZEN YOGURT SPOT. HERE’S WHERE

The new dessert shop has debuted in one of the trendiest retail plazas in the Midlands. | Published July 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

A banner announcing a Crispy Cones location is hanging at 1204 Main St. in Columbia near the SC Statehouse. By Chris Trainor

NO. 4: COLUMBIA IS GETTING A LOCATION OF THIS BUZZY ICE CREAM COMPANY. HERE’S WHERE

A growing ice cream shop brand is planning a location in Columbia. | Published August 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, which serves Italian Ice, gelati and soft-serve ice cream, is coming to S. Lake Drive in the Red Bank area of Lexington. By Photo from Jeremiah's Italian Ice's Facebook page

NO. 5: THIS BOOMING PART OF LEXINGTON COUNTY IS GETTING A NEW SPOT FOR DESSERT

A new spot for cool treats is being prepped in a growing area of Lexington County. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.