As we inch closer to fall, we’re still experiencing those 90-degree-I-need-an-ice-cream-desperately days of summer in Rahway. If you’re looking for your new favorite cold treat to beat the heat, we’ve got the scoop on which treats our readers love the most.
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The August reader poll, sponsored by RahwayIsHappening.com, the Rahway Special Improvement District (SID), asked:
What’s your favorite sweet treat to beat the summer heat in Rahway?
- Cholao El P’Tas, Colombian Shaved Ice — 57% (167/250 votes)
- Wholly Cow, Gelato Sandwich — 18% (45/250)
- Rita’s Italian Ice, Cherry Mango 5-Layer Gelati — 4% (9/250)
- Dairy Queen, Oreo Blizzard — 4% (7/250)
- Stewart’s Drive-In, Root Beer Float — 3% (7/250)
- [TIE] Madina Halal, Mint Lemonade — 1% (3/250)
- Melao Café & Creamery, Mangonada Smoothie or Ice Cream — 1% (3/250)
- Piece of Cake, Gram “Slam” Cracker Gelato — 1% (3/250 Votes)
- Tasa Teahouse, Coconut Pudding — 0% (1/250 Votes)
- The Protein Station, Mango Passion — 0% (1/250 Votes)
- Rahway Creamery, Ice Cream — 0% (0/250 Votes)
- Uruguma Saludable, Peach Smoothie — 0% (0/250 Votes)
- Illusion World Popsicle, Vanilla Pop Rocks Cone — 0% (0/250 Votes)
A total of 250 votes were cast. This month’s winner, Cholao El P’Tas’ Colombian Shaved Ice, jumped out to an early lead from the start and built upon it all month long, earning 67% of the vote. It was the first year that Cholao El P’Tas was included in the poll.
This Colombian favorite ousted Wholly Cow, the reigning champion from our 2023 poll. This year, Wholly Cow’s Gelato Sandwich garnered 18% of the vote, more than all of the remaining entrants combined, to finish second.
Rita’s of Rahway maintains its third-place finish from last year, while Dairy Queen jumped up two spots to earn fourth place with 4% of the votes. Rounding out the top five comes Stewart’s Drive-In, a locally loved restaurant whose owners of 57 years recently announced their retirement and handoff to new ownership.
Leave a comment to let us know if your favorite won! Stay posted for our September reader poll, which you can expect in the next week.
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