Atlanta's Favorite Scoop

Hi there,
want a
scoop
of joy?

We're Rita's — your neighborhood ice cream parlor on Lower Alabama St, where every scoop is made with love and every visit feels like coming home.

See Our Flavors Find Us
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Loved by locals — come taste what everyone's talking about

Colorful ice cream scoops in a cone at Rita's Ice Cream in Atlanta

Handcrafted Daily

Small batches, big flavor

Our Menu

Flavors that make
you smile

From classic vanilla bean to wild seasonal creations, we churn something new and exciting every week. There's always a favorite waiting for you.

Classic vanilla bean ice cream scoop
Classic

Vanilla Bean Dream

Real Madagascar vanilla beans folded into our cream base. Simple, elegant, unforgettable.

Rich chocolate ice cream scoop
Popular

Midnight Chocolate

Double-dark Belgian chocolate, churned until silky. For those who take their sweets seriously.

Fresh strawberry ice cream scoop
Seasonal

Strawberry Fields

Georgia peaches and Atlanta-grown strawberries — our summer hit, made with fruit picked at peak ripeness.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Mint Chip Fresca

Cool garden mint with shards of dark chocolate. Refreshing in the best possible way.

Pistachio ice cream with nuts

Pistachio Paradise

Roasted Sicilian pistachios blended into a nutty, buttery swirl. A sophisticated scoop.

And So Many More

We rotate our menu weekly with seasonal specials and limited-time flavors you won't find anywhere else in Atlanta.

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Warm interior of Rita's Ice Cream shop with colorful scoops on display

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Unique Flavors

Our Story

We started with a cart,
a dream, and a lot of scoops.

Rita's Ice Cream was born from a simple belief: that the best ice cream shouldn't come from a factory — it should come from a kitchen where someone actually cares about the taste.

Today we're right here in the heart of Atlanta, on Lower Alabama St, churning small batches every single day. We source real ingredients, experiment with wild flavor combinations, and still treat every customer like they just walked in for the first time.

Whether you're grabbing a quick cone on a hot afternoon or pulling up a chair for a sundae Sunday, we're glad you're here. This is your spot.

Small Batch
Real Ingredients
Made Daily
Atlanta Owned
Find Us

Come say hello

We're right in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Pull up, grab a cone, and stay a while.

Get in Touch

Our Location

50 Lower Alabama St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3178

Give Us a Call

(404) 523-0024

We'd love to hear from you

Hours

Mon – Fri 11am – 9pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 12pm – 8pm

Ready for your next favorite scoop?

Walk in anytime — we're just down the street, and the freezer is always full.

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