The Mad Dipper - "the ULTIMATE ice cream experience!"

Happy to say Sweet Cream hasn’t changed under new ownership.
My favorite ice cream in Asheville.

We are visiting Asheville this weekend and decided to try this highly rated ice cream shop. When we pulled up after dinner, the sign on the door said “Sorry we are closed” and the open sign wasn’t lit up. Within 20 seconds of being in the parking spot, the open sign was turned on. We thought that was strange since it said in their hours that they open at 1pm. We proceeded to go in and ask if they were open. They said yes and proceeded to say they’ve been in business for 20 years.

When we walked in, it looked like they were closed for business for good. It wasn’t an overly welcoming atmosphere and it was stark. They didn’t have their ice cream on display to choose from. Because it seemed the like place was in disarray, we weren’t sure how fresh the ice cream was. We were pretty disappointed.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

THIS IS THE BEST ICE CREAM I HAVE EVER HAD! If you are traveling through Asheville, you have to give this place a whirl. I can't say enough about how good this ice cream is. So glad I stopped in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Go to The Hop.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Why is your business called the “Mad Dipper” if you don’t serve dipped ice cream cones? The ice cream didn’t taste homemade and the quality of the waffle cones were awful. Very stale.

Delicious, creamy ice cream! I went to the one on Tunnel Rd. which is behind another building. Well worth the adventure!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

They'll make a shake out of any flavor. Add malt if you like. This might be obvious, but I would recommend one without nuts. They'll do waffle cones, regular cones, sundaes, you name it. All of it is delicious and priced well. There is some seating inside and a lovely outdoor area with a cool vibe. The people who serve ice cream here are really friendly and nonpretentious, and that's the cherry on top!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's pretty good if they're ever open. Seems like every other time I go during hours shown as "open" they are really closed... It's a shame

Their "hot" fudge was a squirt of chocolate syrup and the strawberry ice cream was icy. Disappointing compared to times past with Ultimate. I hope the new owners figure it out.

Love the peppermint sticks best ice cream

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very disappointed with new ownership. I ordered 2 scoops in a cup. It was probably equivalent to one scoop with original owners. Won't be going back there.

It's not called the mad Dipper and the ice cream is horrible they totally ruined ultimate ice cream do not go there it's a waste of money

Great prices and great ice cream

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They'll make a shake out of any flavor. Add malt if you like. This might be obvious, but I would recommend one without nuts. They'll do waffle cones, regular cones, sundaes, you name it. All of it is delicious and priced well. There is some seating inside and a lovely outdoor area with a cool vibe. The people who serve ice cream here are really friendly and nonpretentious, and that's the cherry on top!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

OH MY GOSH YES!!!!
I hesitantly ordered the pumpkin spice ice cream because, let's be honest, pumpkin spice ice cream always tastes synthetic and mildly gross. I took one bite of the pumpkin spice ice cream here and was low key freakin out because this is the pumpkin spice ice cream you dream about but had given up beliving existed. It was so so fresh and they were heavy handed on the spice which I lovedddd. The spices tasted fresh as well. Everything about it was perfection.

I also ordered the chocolate raspberry truffle. Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend paring the pumpkin with the chocolate raspberry as they were amazing together!

I need to also emphasis the texture of this ice cream. They have perfected it. It is this thick and creamy texture which most brands do not even come close to. Ice cream is usually a thinner consistency which is absolutely not as enjoyable to eat. This had more of a gelato consistency to it which was heavenly.

Run, don't walk to this place. You will not be disappointed!

Note to the owners: Can you PLEASE open up a location in the Raleigh area? We just don't have any places as good as this. I need this pumpkin ice cream every day ????