Rita’s Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a frozen treat shop at 19250 E Lincoln Ave in Parker, Colorado. This location is part of a national brand that was started in 1984 by a former Philadelphia firefighter who named the original shop after his wife, Rita. Each shop is individually owned and operated.

The menu centers on Italian ice made fresh each day, with flavors such as lemon, cherry, mango and Swedish Fish, alongside soft-serve frozen custard in chocolate, vanilla and twist. Hand-scooped custard flavors rotate, and flavor availability varies by day. The shop offers delivery and online ordering, and its catering service covers events such as school field days, graduation parties, weddings and corporate gatherings, for groups from 10 to 10,000.