When temperatures rise outside, you may need something cool in your body. Ice cream is a summertime favorite and there are West Columbia businesses that offer a cool drink in a comfortable atmosphere.

A Zesto ice cream cone, dipped in a chocolate coating, is a great way to top off your Zesto chicken dinner, burger or hot dog. 

Zesto, at 504 12th Street, in Triangle City is known for its gigantic ice cream cone that sits in front of the building. The “chocolate-dipped cone in the sky” is a landmark. It made its debut in front of Zesto in 1981, When Gus Manos was running the restaurant. Pete, the son of Gus who now runs Zesto, was in high school when the cone was put up.

The iconic cone is made of steel and fiberglass and it has a large pole that runs through the center of it. The cone was created by well-known sculptor and artist Stavros Chrysostomides, who died in 2007.

You can get ice coffee to cool off too.

Akera Sellers is the owner of BrickHouse Gourmet Coffee and Tea Co. at 729 Meeting St. If you want to sit and visit, with a cold brew, Brickhouse can accommodate you.  

At Brickhouse,  there is adequate seating and the coffee shop is easy to find. And it’s customized, personalized and provides an intimate setting.

Akera said he has clientele coming in for a cooler drink when it’s hot outside. “The Salted Caramel Iced Tea Latte is a cool drink,” he said. “It’s refreshing and energizing.”

Where’s a good place for a smoothie?

The Hideout in WECO Coffee Shop is another West Columbia favorite for a cool and refreshing drink.
The Hideout serves iced coffee, frozen coffee and smoothies. Creativity when it comes to the drinks is the tradition at The Hideout.

Some flavors include: the honey nut cheerio cold brew; the Hound Dog (inspired by the Elvis sandwich) smoothie with peanut butter, bacon, and banana with maple syrup and yogurt; and the black banana pudding smoothie. 

Cucinella’s Pizzeria and Italian Ice

Cucinella’s Pizzeria and Italian Ice is at2250 Sunset Blvd Ste M, in the Westland Square Shopping Center. Cucinella’s  offers House Made and Hand Scooped Italian Ice And Gelato Italian Ice Flavors include: Lemon, Cherry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Blueberry, Blackberry, Peanut Butter, Cookies And Cream. Gelato Flavors include: Chocolate, and Vanilla  and Italian ice layered with Chocolate or Vanilla gelato. 

Manny’s Shaved Ice N’ Snacks  
Manny’s Shaved Ice N’ Snacks is at 1228 Augusta Road, West Columbia. It serves shaved ice, smoothies, ice cream, milkshakes, and fruit cocktail. 

Manny’s wants to wake up your taste buds. Its drinks are made with your favorite Jarritos flavor, loaded with spicy chamoy, fresh lime juice, and a crazy mix of flavors that hit sweet, sour, and spicy all in one sip. 

 Que! Beueno Snack Bar  

Que! Beueno Snack Bar is  at 213 Augusta Rd. in the Georgetown Business Plaza behind Chick-fil-A. It serves cool favorites including smoothies, milkshakes, lemonades, frappes, and boba tea. 
The milkshakes at  Que! Beueno   are rich and creamy, available in flavors like chocolate, strawberry, and Oreo. 

The choices for a cool, refreshing drink, on a hot summer day in West Columbia are abundant. Get out and enjoy one today.