Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Coming from the East Coast, we never find a Rita's. Glory be! We found one ... that's open year round!
If this is new to you, Rita's basis is Italian ice. The GOOD stuff. It's tasty, and nothing like it on a hot day.
But every other Rita's we knew closed at Labor Day. Boo!
Did I mention that their frozen custard is other worldly? And that they have taken to making yummy things with both custard and Italian ice?

A misto is a cool concoction you can sip. Very advised. The blend of flavors and textures is ambrosial.
A gelato is layered custard and Italian ice. The perfect choice when you can't decide what you'd like!

The gentleman who served us gave off owner vibes, but was very nice.

And you can ask for a taste of the iced, which can guide the uncertain.

Four stars...you will love it.

This place is good except for the workers. I get that it’s annoying when some arrives at closing but that’s not when I got there. I got there at 8:50, 10 minutes before closing and the door was already locked. Ok that’s fine I will just knock to get the attention of the 2 teenage female employees near the register. They don’t respond. That’s fine they probably didn’t hear so I knock louder, this time both of them turn around and laugh then go into the back. It’s fine maybe they thought I was one of their friends. It’s now 8:53 and I’m constantly knocking and opening and closing the barely movable door so the bell wing ring and notify them. 8:55 They come back to sweep with their heads down. Ok maybe they are deaf, I ring the bell at least 5 times and around a minute later they come back look me in my eyes and shake their heads. I mouth “you aren’t closed” and they keep shaking their heads, I then take out my phone and point to the time to which the reply to by making a gesture as if they were shooing me off like a bird. I point again and tell them they aren’t closed again and then one says “I am going to call the police” and then does the worst acting i have ever seen of her pulling out her phone, randomly tapping on it and then putting it to her ear.She made the mistake of turning around and showing me her bland pink and blue back screen on her phone. I drove 28 minutes to get Italian ice for my little brother who’s been crying all day because he loves this place. We come all the time and usually the staff is the best but I guess some lies were said during hiring because obviously these 2 young ladies aren’t fit for the job. I sat in the rain for ten minutes begging for someone ego answer and I was treated like garbage. I got a picture of one of them but the other I don’t have a picture. This was from 8:50-9pm on Tuesday, September 16. This place is usually the best but today I genuinely felt treated like garbage and I hope these girls are taught better.

I cant think of anything to complain about so thats always good!

Jokes aside the staff were friendly and fast. The italian ice was pretty dang good, and it wasnt overpriced. Id recommend it if youre nearby.

What a fun find! I love Rita's. There frozen cold Brew was wonderful!

Great service, and treat! Check them out!

I love frozen custard. Rita's is really good

I had passed Rita’s a couple of times and finally decided to try it, and I’m so glad I did! I got the Blendini and it was amazing! I highly recommend this place for your sweet tooth;)

Quick and tasty.

every time I come here the employees are extremely rude that’s all I gotta say do better

I came here with my brother in law and his fiancée on a weekday evening. The custard ice cream was creamy and delicious, and the service was fast.

I remember the staff being polite and friendly too.

We didn’t stay for long because it was late, but the space was clean and not at all crowded.

As delicious as always but the seating is abysmal. There are 2 small tables and 4 chairs inside. There’s 1 table outside and no respite from the sun as the establishment faces west and receives an inordinate amount of heat. Please add an umbrella.

We first tried Rita’s at SeaWorld San Diego and instantly fell in love! When we found out there’s a location here in Colorado, we were so excited — and it’s just as amazing. The flavors taste super fresh (the peach flavor was incredible and tasted like real fruit, not artificial at all). You can tell they use quality ingredients. A perfect spot for a refreshing treat!

Bad service. The ice cream is good but the customer service was horrible they were slow, didn’t tell us anything was ready, and left it there on the counter to melt before giving it to us.

Me/wife were told about this place, it was a amazing place to get ice cream!

It is clear from this location that they don’t really get too many minority customers, and from the service that I received and the Italian ice being very overhyped I would never come back to this location.

The only water ice restaurant we will ever go to. It's incredible! Drove over an hour because it was so delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5