USA TODAY readers voted this pretty-in-pink Triangle scoop shop among the best indie/local ice cream shops in the United States.
Andia’s Ice Cream, with three locations in the Triangle, ranked #8 out of 10 shops across the country. First place went to An’s Dry Cleaning in San Diego, California.
This is Andia’s second year in a row making a 10Best ice cream list. Last year, Andia’s ranked #4 (and Raleigh’s Two Roosters ranked #8).
“Our only mission is to make the world a happier place one scoop at a time, and you all allow us to make that happen every day. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts,” the Andia’s team wrote to Instagram.
Andia and George Xouris opened Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream in 2014 as the Freezing Pointe, an ice cream catering business. They later changed the name and opened a brick-and-mortar location in Cary in July 2017. Courtesy of Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream
The husband-and-wife team, Andia and George Xouris, ground the scoop shop in family history and guiding values of community and “parea,” Greek for good company and friendship.
The first signature flavor on the menu is baklava, a tribute to the family’s Greek heritage. Rose pistachio, Andia’s favorite flavor, pays homage to the ice cream of Andia Xouris’ childhood. The store has also featured an extra virgin olive oil flavor, next to menu staples like butter toffee popcorn and double dark chocolate.
Learn more about Andia’s (and even order online to ship to your home) at andiasicecream.com. You can visit Andia’s Ice Cream in:
The Mathir family enjoys Andias Homemade Ice Cream in Cary, N.C. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Angelina Katsanis akatsanis@newsobserver.com
The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are determined by readers’ votes. Initial selections came from travel experts choosing the top 20 nominees in a number of categories, including best art museum, best farmers market, best outdoor water park and more. All categories, winners and pending winners can be found at10best.com/awards/travel.
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