Cool treats to eat and imbibe

Editor’s Note: INtown has partnered with Yelp.com for a monthly feature from Atlanta community manager Ben Getz. Each month, he’ll be recommending eats, treats and more. Be sure to check out the online version of this story at AtlantaINtownPaper.com for links to reviews and more.

By Benjamin Getz Yelp.com

July in Atlanta is indeed worthy of celebratory, sunshining days spent in warmer climes (especially after the crazy winter we’ve had), but beating the heat is no small feat in our neck of the south. If beating the heat this July is your game, then follow some of your local Atlanta Yelpers’ recommendations on keeping cool.

Orleagian Snowballs

Just a hop, skip, and jump east, you’ll nd this green trailer on the corner of Moreland and Ponce churning out snowballs of all varieties. Follow suit and try Tiger’s Blood with sweetened condensed milk. 1161 Ponce de Leon Ave Atlanta, GA 30306

King of Pops

Finding those rainbow umbrellas around town is like a signal flare for a good cool-down. Find these guys at every major festival doling out pops from a cart or visit the “pop window” after a quick jaunt on the BeltLine.

337 Elizabeth St NE Atlanta, GA 30307

Jake’s Ice Creams & Sorbets

Get a scoop or two of what Yelpers rave about – Chocolate Slap Yo Mama, Key Lime Piescream, or the Red Velvet. Plenty of dairyfree options and other wild flavors abound. 660 Irwin St Atlanta, GA 30312

JCT Kitchen & Bar

Passing the time until the sun goes down doesn’t get much better than the courtyard at JCT. Check out the JCTea Cocktail with sweet tea-infused gin and other southern favorites. 1198 Howell Mill Rd Ste 18 Atlanta, GA 30318

Victory Sandwich Bar / Paper Plane

Wash down some sammies with a Jack & Coke Slushie and then keep cool in the alley of Paper Plane for some speakeasy cocktail action. 340 Church St Decatur, GA 30030

Benjamin Getz is the Community Manager for Yelp in Atlanta. Follow his reviews at benjamingetz.yelp.com and follow all of the Yelp adventures on Instagram at @YelpAtlanta.