Ben & Jerry's

Ben and Jerry's on College Avenue in downtown Athens sits right at the gateway to campus, and with nearly 1,950 reviews at 4.9 stars, it has clearly become a ritual stop for UGA students, visitors, and ice cream lovers in the Classic City. The College Avenue location benefits from foot traffic that flows between downtown and the university, making it one of the most visible and frequently visited ice cream shops in Athens, GA. The menu features the full lineup of Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavors, from classics like Cherry Garcia and Phish Food to rotating seasonal selections and new releases. Waffle cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and smoothies round out the offering. The quality is the national brand standard, which is to say reliably excellent, with the premium ingredients and creative flavor combinations that have made the brand iconic. The 105 College Avenue location is compact but functional, with a counter service format that handles the steady stream of customers efficiently. Weekend evenings and warm weather afternoons see the longest lines, but they move quickly. The storefront's position on one of Athens' busiest pedestrian streets means that a stop at Ben and Jerry's often becomes part of a broader evening out downtown. Ben and Jerry's is open daily with hours that extend into the evening. The downtown Athens location serves as both a standalone destination and a natural dessert stop for people eating at nearby restaurants.