Almost everyone has a soft spot for mouth-watering soft-serve ice cream swirled high and mighty in a cone. Born in Sydney, Australia, Aqua S recently opened a second Houston location in the Heights with perks for social media addicts like a wall of photo ops and wild-and-crazy add-ons. But the ice cream itself is unique. Its blue base is slightly salty like the sea, which perfectly complements sweet swirl-ins and whimsical toppings. Halo of cotton candy on a charcoal cone, anyone? One hundred rotating flavors such as watermelon lemon, Japanese yogurt, caramel popcorn, pineapple cheesecake and peanut butter keep fans flocking for more.
9889 Bellaire Blvd D232, 281-501-3220; 506 Yale St Unit D, (346) 293-9917, aquas.us.com