23 Best Ice Cream Shops in Asheville

“Cool little place! Split one of the vanilla sandwiches because it was so big! The ice cream was great and the cookies were soft and delicious! Friendly staff as well. Will be back from TN!“

“We love coming here all year long! They are always kind, it’s easy to earn rewards, they support local organizations and it’s so yummy!“

“Hilltop Ice Cream in Woodfin is legit. The folks here are awesome and super friendly and always down to help you find the best flavor. Now, if you haven’t tried the goat milk cherry ice cream, you’re missing out. It’s crazy creamy, just the right amount of tart, and straight-up delicious.“

“I am so excited Sugar & Snow is open again at their new location! The gelato is just as exceptional and mouth-watering as ever. Their new space is so cute and inviting, and is perfectly located in the heart of the River Arts District. I can't wait to go back for that out-of-this-world pistachio, mmm!“

“Henry & Brayden stirred up incredible whitsers for us! Their kindness and genuine desire to deliver a remarkable experience, reminded me that great humans exist and these two just so happen to be scooping up ice cream too!“

“I love this place! So many choices and everything I have tried has been amazing. The employees are always so friendly!“

“Best ice cream ever!! Their vegan pea-based ice creams are out of this world and with such unique and delicious flavors! I appreciate that The Hop gives so much back to our community as well. ❤️“

“Our Family Stopped here for Ice Cream on our way back home from Dupont and the customer service was great they all worked together to serve us. (Group of 10) This place had all types of delicious flavor. We hope to go back again. Thank you.“

“Great homemade ice cream this 80 year old loves!“

“Me and my boyfriend always come here to get the fresas con crema and La Viuda, and it’s always so good every time. Everything tastes fresh and delicious, and we keep coming back because we love it so much. The owner is also so sweet and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“Tonight, me and my friends (including a young child) were walking in downtown AVL, and there was a crazy dude walking around screaming at people and being aggressive. We ran into the store, and the 2 workers offered us water and talked to the child with us and made sure we were okay. They were amazing!! Shout out to the employees!!!“

“A good place to get an ice cream treat while visiting Biltmore. There are several flavors to choose from, the service is quick, and there are places to sit in the plaza outside the shop. It was interesting to learn about the history of the Biltmore Creamery while we were there.“

“Me and my friend randomly came across this place and just went in. The prices were really good. We got one hot chocolate and it was insanely delicious, and it was more than enough for both of us. The worker was super nice too. Overall it’s such a cute place — if you ever pass by, you should definitely stop by.😍“

“Have to try The Hop in Black Mtn. Hand-crafted ice cream made with local ingredients! They even have ice cream for your canine friend! #icecream #blackmtndining“

“Holiday cheer at Kilwins Downtown Asheville! Come check out the holiday magic!“

“Great icecream and great prices.😊“

“I’ve been going to Crumbl for a while now and it never disappoints. The cookies are always fresh, soft, and really flavorful. I like how the flavors change every week because there’s always something new to try. The cookies are huge and perfect for sharing, but honestly they’re so good you might not want to. The store is always clean and the service is quick too. Definitely one of my favorite places when I’m craving something sweet.“

“Took the kids today and it was delish of course, but George behind the counter was consistently going above and beyond for all of the customers…and most especially my 4 year old daughter who thought he was the funniest guy she’d ever seen. Wonderful experience!“

“I’m 10. I really recommend this place,best gelato and iced cream i ever had! Thank you Claire for helping me find my favorites!❤️“

“Best ice cream ever!! Their vegan pea-based ice creams are out of this world and with such unique and delicious flavors! I appreciate that The Hop gives so much back to our community as well. ❤️“

“Honestly came in just to get something for my boys and ended up having one of my favorite moments of the whole trip. There’s something about watching them mix your ice cream right there in front of you that just makes it feel special. Sweet Cream with strawberries — I’m still thinking about it. The staff was genuinely warm, the place was clean and fun, and we all left smiling. If you’re in Asheville with your family, do not skip this. It’s the kind of stop that turns a good day into a great memory.“

“It's OK never really had a real bad experience here nor the best. They seem to work with a skeleton crew through out the week and are very busy sense they closed the one on Patton Ave. I given them a 4 cause some time's there good and some time's they make miner mistakes. All in all food is good quality. Customer service is good also.“

“Haven't been to Sonic since food was delivered by a server on roller skates on a tray that would hang on your door window. I saw that they served hot dogs, so ordered one. Problems started with the touch screen and card payment. The display said card problem and wouldn't accept a tip because the touch screen didn't accept touches. I called the order button again and the guy said payment didn't go through and I would have to pay the server who would bring a portable card machine. When the server came, she said it was already paid but not a tip. It was all confusing and error-ridden. I have the server a cash tip.
Pretty disappointed with the taste. Not what I had anticipated or had at my own home. Probably won't go back for hot dogs, and probably never go back to this Tunnel Road location.“