Cynthia L. Herzog 
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Chill out with these cool popsicles served with a twist in stores and restaurants across Westchester County.
Everyone knows that the perfect remedy for a hot summer day is a cold, refreshing ice cream – and we’ve found plenty of them with unique flavors that go beyond your typical pop. From mango to chili to mojito, these five cool Westchester spots are sure to impress and become your new go-to popsicle.
Cafe BXVL
2 Station Plz, Bronxville
914.600.8139
Although you might not think of a cafe as your typical popsicle place, BXVL Coffeehouse sells delicious treats in a variety of flavors. BXVL is the brainchild of former Wall Street executive and finance professor Charu Rana. BXVL opened in August 2020 and immediately began serving its fresh fruit popsicles. Each flavor was hand tested by Rana’s family and friends before being put on the menu. Two of the bestsellers are the red and yellow pop (passion fruit and strawberry) and the red and white pop (blood orange and peach). Pro tip: grab one of these pops after taking the train home from a long day at work.
La Esquinita NY
164 Union Avenue, New Rochelle
914.278.9055
La Esquinita is a New Rochelle family business specializing in authentic Mexican delights. On the menu is a long list of unique paleta flavors including watermelon, pina colada, chocolate milkshake and guava. Each popsicle is made in-store with fresh ingredients. Be sure to pair your paleta with an agua fresca or strawberry boba for the most delicious and refreshing summertime snack.
Paleteria Fernandez
350 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck
914.315.1598
33 N Main St, Port Chester
914.939.3694
Paleteria Fernandez has been making fresh paletas in New York since 2008, tracing its roots back to Mexico in the 1940s. At both Westchester stores, it offers many different and unique flavors, appealing to all foodies. The stores offer three different types of paletas: milk pops, fruit pops, and specialty pops. Flavors include lime, chili mango, Nutella, and even a vanilla popsicle covered in a chocolate coating and coconut flakes. Do you feel healthier? Try one of the vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or pecan sugar-free palettes.
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Penny Lick Ice Cream Co.
580 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson
914.525.1580
Penny Lick Ice Cream is the brainchild of Ellen Sledge and Patrice Baltimore, making Penny Lick a women-owned business. Everything at Penny Lick is pure, including the dairy products and the extreme commitment to being a nut-free and contamination-free facility. In addition to the many flavors of ice cream and cakes, there are the two fudgesicle options. Penny Lick has both white chocolate and dark chocolate fudgesicle, which are then topped with classic sprinkles.
The blue pig
121 Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson
914.271.3850
At The Blue Pig, fresh ingredients are always a must. The shop works directly with local farms and also has a garden that produces ingredients that go directly into the ice cream. Every summer, the Croton hotspot brings back a mojito ice cream made with mint from the Vermont farm and freshly squeezed lime juice and zest. The storefront also often has a lemon soda with a swirl of fresh berries.
