The Snowman is a local, family-owned restaurant that is shaped like a 13-foot snowman and serves…read moreabout 20 shaved ices, Yeti sundaes (shaved ice with Hershey's ice cream), a few Hershey's ice creams, dozens of milkshakes, frappes, etcetera. Many flavors are available. I have been a customer of the Snowman since 2021. During my most recent visit, I again enjoyed looking at the giant snowman-shaped building and interacting with the friendly employees, as well as browsing a "little free library" and hand-feeding goats in a nearby field for $1. I always get a Yeti Sundae, which is their most popular menu item. Last time, I chose the peach-flavored ice with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, and this time I chose the mango ice. I greatly enjoyed the flavors. This time my husband bought a chocolate milkshake. He described it as "typical," and I thought that it tasted very chocolately. You may pay with cash, debit card, credit card, Apple, Google, etcetera. If you do not want to eat in your vehicle, three tables with chairs and umbrellas are available outside. Overall, a very fun and tasty experience!

Cute little spot to visit after kayaking! The menu is limited but it makes sense with the size of…read morethe building! They have goats and a miniature horse in the back. I had the drizzle ice cream cup with salted caramel truffle ice cream and coconut syrup. It was great and cheap! I liked that the pup cup had ice cream, whipped cream and a cookie!

The dessert here is amazing but the service is even more amazing. We drive a half hour to this…read moreplace and every time the whole car agrees this place is worth the trip!! - Alonzo W.

You can tell when a business owner loves what they do. The atmosphere, welcoming staff and clean…read morestorefront greet you when you walk through the door. Their giant menu on the wall is intimidating but ask for suggestions, there's a million ways to make your ice your own. I got Strawberry Pretzel Salad ice cream with an ice berg sized shave ice on top, flavored with cheesecake and topped with glitter. Because if you can get glitter, you gotta get it. Matt got an Italian soda with cream and Rivell flavor; sour apple with blue raspberry. He almost finished it before I got a photo! We will definitely be back once it's not freezing out. Happy Eating!

What a great thing...... Rita's on Forbes! #SquirrelHill. Shop Forbes/ Murray, get coffee,…read moredinner, library, drinks, then.... RITA'S!! ^^.

Located near the corner of Forbes and Shady Ave in Squirrel Hill…read more This location goes heavier on the ice cream when ordering a Gelati. This made my hubby very happy. Quick, friendly service at the walk up window. Clean area out front.

Amazing. This place is owned by someone I know and he makes great shaved ice. The setup of the…read moreplace is really cool and it's just the perfect place to chill on a hot summer night

Stopped here after a meal in town right before close. Hadn't heard of it before, but decided to try…read morethe ice cream side of menu rather than the slush portion. I asked for direction and thought the girl gave good guidance, so I ordered a 2+2 : two scoops and two cookies. What I should have done was asked (1) how big the cookies were and (2) how big the scoops were. Bc truly it was too much for me and the cookies were hard to get a taste of. The ice cream was good - very creamy etc - but again I would have liked to taste or delineate between the cookies and the ice cream Would try again- looks like a nice place to hang out in summers

We are so happy that a Rita's opened so close to our house. My kids love all the flavors. It's a…read moresmall shop but that's ok. They put a few benches outside for people to sit and enjoy their ices.

From the owner: Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. With over 600…read moreshops operating in 32 states, our popular chain offers a variety of frozen treats that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Italian Ice - our famous Italian Ice is made fresh daily, featuring real fruit flavors that burst with refreshing goodness. Frozen Custard - our rich Frozen Custard is a creamy delight. Layered Gelati - a perfect blend of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in our layered Gelati. Blenders drink lineup - quench your thirst with our delightful Blenders drinks. Milkshakes - creamy and indulgent, our Milkshakes are a treat for any occasion. Sundaes - dive into a world of toppings and flavors with our Sundaes.

I absolutely loved the Gelati Italian Ice in Guava with Black Raspberry ice cream! The guava is…read moresimply sweet and not too sweet just the perfect amount. Super refreshing and a just right size was small. My boyfriend likes the cookies and cream concrete but said it was very thick!

I got a pint of custard here and it was fantastic. The location off of Library Road gave me a pint…read morethat had been sitting in the freezer for a long time; not the case for this location. The employees were friendly per usual and everything was awesome.

They closed at 9:25 when the hours are until 10. Just not a good look on the owner. You should…read morenever close a business early like that.

From the owner: Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. With over 600…read moreshops operating in 32 states, our popular chain offers a variety of frozen treats that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Italian Ice - our famous Italian Ice is made fresh daily, featuring real fruit flavors that burst with refreshing goodness. Frozen Custard - our rich Frozen Custard is a creamy delight. Layered Gelati - a perfect blend of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in our layered Gelati. Blenders drink lineup - quench your thirst with our delightful Blenders drinks. Milkshakes - creamy and indulgent, our Milkshakes are a treat for any occasion. Sundaes - dive into a world of toppings and flavors with our Sundaes.

I must have forgotten how much I loved a fresh vanilla custard cone because I was more amazed than…read moreI expected to be when ordering a cone from here last Monday. I found myself immediately planning the next time I want to go back once the weather is nice again. Although Rita's is generally known for their Italian ice, and although they have way more flavors of Italian ice than custard, I feel like their custard is underrated and may have been the creamiest dessert experience I've had all year. While the line was definitely long, they serve people so quickly that you still get your order in no time. Friendly staff, quick service (despite the high demand), and at $3.50 for a generously sized kids cone, I'd say the prices are very reasonable. Although I did feel there could have been more tables, especially with how popular this location is, the tables they did have looked clean and the general area was well kept. One tricky thing about this location, though, is parking, so what I find easiest is parking across the street and waiting for the walk signal to come on.

The gelati is delicious! I got half wild black cherry and mango with a vanilla custard on top! It's…read morethe perfect combo of creamy and tangy and sweet! Love the mesh of flavors and it's nostalgic!

We went in for an early dinner, we were greeted warmly and sat. The waitress took our drink order,…read moreexplained menu's, specials. My wife ordered the French Onion soup appetizer and the Greek wrap with blood orange dressed salad. I the French Onion soup and meatloaf dinner. All were delicious and fresh, service was most attentive and very kind and knowledgeable. We found it to be a truly enjoyable experience and have found a new "fave" when in the Franklin area!!!

Had the best time here last night. The restaurant was filled when we walked in but the lovely…read morehostess was able to snag us a seat. Their wine selection is phenomenal and their drinks looked great. We ordered the pretzel- which came topped with yummy cheese and sweet jalapeños. Fabulous. I had a Caesar with perfectly cooked steak. My husband had the French dip- which he could not have been happier with. The only thing we didn't love were the Tater tots. My husband had the warm cookie (peanut butter) and ice cream for dessert. It was delicious. The wait staff was lovely and our waitress couldn't have been better. If we're ever in Franklin we will be back.