Inside: 10 of the best ice cream shops in Charlotte, NC.
Are you looking for tasty ice cream places near Charlotte, NC? As the temperature continues to rise in Queen City, cool off with a tasty scoop of ice cream. We have put together a list of over 10 places you can get a waffle cone, cup, or bowl of ice cream!
No matter what your favorite flavor or topping is, you’ll be able to find a place you will love on this list!
Ice Cream Places in Charlotte, NC
Two Scoops Creamery
They have over 100 homemade flavors at their ice cream shop. You can also choose from their Vegan-friendly menu. Enjoy a cup, cone, or ice cream cake! They have several locations across Charlotte and South Carolina.
Two Scoops Creamery Website
Plaza Midwood 913 Central Ave Charlotte, NC 28204
980.295.1517
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Here you can get large crazy specialty milkshakes that you’ve probably never seen before! You can choose from their unique menu or just enjoy a simple sundae or soda float.
The Yard Milkshake Bar Website
1942 East 7th Street Unit 102 Charlotte, NC 28204
704.584.9078
Swirl Dessert Bar
Swirl Dessert Bar is an award-winning (seriously their list of awards is long) dessert bar where you can get specialty cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, cookie sandwiches, and more!
Swirl Dessert Bar Website
2822 South Boulevard Suite B Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
980.287.7366
Carolina Scoops Ice Cream
Carolina Scoops in Downtown Pineville, NC offers over 16 different ice cream flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream floats.
Carolina Scoops Ice Cream Website
105 Dover Street, Pineville, North Carolina 28134
704.889.0346
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Morelia Gourmet Paletas serves unique large Mexican pops that you can customize. These pops are hand-crafted and made with natural ingredients. You choose a base pop, pick a coating, and then you can add any toppings you like.
Read our Kidding Around Review about Morelia Gourmet Paletas.
They have two locations in Charlotte.
Morelia Gourmet Paletas Website
Waverly Location: 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. Suite H3-A, Charlotte, NC 28277
South End Location: 1425 Winnifred St. Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28203
Ninety’s Dessert Bar
They offer a full menu of desserts including milkshakes, huge ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cones, sundaes, and more.
Ninety’s Dessert Bar Website
Charlotte Location: 9009-4 J. M. Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Rock Hill, SC Location: 502 Cherry Road Suite 105, Rock Hill, SC 29730
704.547.1856
Golden Cow
This locally owned and operated ice cream shop only strives to serve the best homemade ice cream without using any syrups or commercial mixes. All ice cream is fresh and made in-house. They have three locations across Charlotte.
Golden Cow Website
Uptown Location: 601 South Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202
South End Location: 170 West Summit Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203
SouthPark Location: 720 Governor Morrison St. Charlotte, NC 28210
980.949.6040
Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream
Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream tastes AMAZING and is always gluten, dairy, and egg-free! Seriously, we were shocked. In addition to ice cream cones, they offer ice cream sandwiches and take-home pints of ice cream to enjoy at home.
Here’s our Kidding Around Review of Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream where you can find out what we tried and what we really thought.
Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream Website
Camp North End Location: 701 Keswick Ave, Suite 201 Charlotte, NC 28206
Plaza Midwood Location: 1308 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205
704.322.2125
The Local Scoop
The Local Scoop has ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients. You can choose from a wide variety of flavors and they even have dairy-free flavors.
The Local Scoop Website
Promenade on Providence Location: 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Downtown Matthews Location: 105 W. Charles Street Matthews, NC 28105
Parktowne Village Location: 1600 E. Woodlawn Road, Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28209
704.443.7812
Corrado Gelato
They offer natural and authentic gelato in many different flavors. Gelato is similar to ice cream but is made with more natural ingredients. They also offer a catering option for events called a “Cool Box” where they will bring the gelato to your next party.
Corrado Gelato Website
3500 Latrobe Dr. STE 300 Charlotte, NC 28211
845.636.8283
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
They offer an extensive menu of flavors that are all homemade. You can also enjoy sherbet, icees, vegan sorbet, and more!
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Website
4923 Trojan Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28278
704.910.2535
Tutti Gelato
They offer traditional Italian gelato in over 10+ flavors that you can choose from.
Tutti Gelato Website
1700 Camden Road Charlotte, NC 28203
704.414.0045
Where is your favorite place to get ice cream? Share with us below so we can add it to our list!
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