Disclaimer: I have not visited their shops. I was served a dessert container of pumpkin ice cream and it was amazing. I was a little taken back when the server handed us a small container of ice cream as a restaurant dessert offering. But, one spoonful erased that thought immediately. Looking forward to trying their other offerings and hopefully some more pumpkin.
Amy DiCarlo
While on vacay, we went to both Ultimate locations. They don’t have an overwhelming amount of flavours, but we tried almost all of them and they were delicious. My favourite was the strawberry. Both locations have a small amount of outdoor seating.
Mel Lev
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 ????
Robin Foust
Always a delight!! We enjoy this a few times a year!! Their flavors are WONDERFUL!!! It was the Belgium Dark Chocolate and Cup O'Joe for us this time!!! Perfect!!!
Melanie Schichtel
First time, and we were pleasantly surprised! We didn't even know that this place existed, but we're glad it does.The kahlua mocha almond was rich, chocolatey, and full of almonds. Exactly what I was looking for. The mulled cider sorbet was perfectly sweet, spice-y, and loaded with fresh apple flavor. Both were great, and worth getting again.
L. Hay
My Mom, who is 93 years old, had a horrible stint at Mission (see that review) and had to go to rehab afterwards. She'd been through a lot and, as she improved, really wanted a hot fudge sundae. Someone at The Laurels (wonderful people!) recommended Ultimate and Oh My Gosh. They were RIGHT! The ice cream was amazing - some of the best I've ever had - and the place was wonderful. We loved the location, the vibe, the rainbows and all that means. We are HUGE fans of you, Ultimate. Thank you so much for making a hard time much less so - and for doing things the right way.
AGP Bock
Easy to find. Kind, friendly people. Delicious ice cream. Places to walk and sit are tight, though, and the location is not mobility friendly.
Nikole Vetter
Don’t be fooled by the minimal selection in flavors. The creamy flavor is amazing on a hot summer day. We will definitely come back again.
R Wobbly
This location should be called "Ultimate hide and seek" because it's so hard to find. However your search will be rewarded with great flavors and good service.
Shelley A
I never met a flavor I didn’t enjoy here. The ice cream is dreamy. If you get lucky enough to try their goat cheese and bing cherry ice cream when they have it, please do your tastebuds a favor.
Great ice cream, great service, and really glad we stopped in. Will definitely seek out next time in Asheville!
Kera
I think I died and went to heaven. The best ice cream I’ve ever tried!
Billie Shepherd
There's no ice cream place better. Not anywhere.Why not have at least one daily sorbet to allow a treat for the growing number of vegans?The lemon custard s'cream is SO unusually exquisite, if I ran Ultimate, i'd have that speciality on offer every day.Thank you for giving East Asheville something high quality, continuing the top quality treat Ron started out with.
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Hands down the tastiest ice cream and waffle cones I've ever consumed. Nothing else can compare, simply superior.
Abbey Denlinger
The Maple Bacon Ice cream had such a good surprising flavor! Also loved the handmade waffle cone.
Disclaimer: I have not visited their shops. I was served a dessert container of pumpkin ice cream and it was amazing. I was a little taken back when the server handed us a small container of ice cream as a restaurant dessert offering. But, one spoonful erased that thought immediately. Looking forward to trying their other offerings and hopefully some more pumpkin.
While on vacay, we went to both Ultimate locations. They don’t have an overwhelming amount of flavours, but we tried almost all of them and they were delicious. My favourite was the strawberry. Both locations have a small amount of outdoor seating.
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 ????
Always a delight!! We enjoy this a few times a year!! Their flavors are WONDERFUL!!! It was the Belgium Dark Chocolate and Cup O'Joe for us this time!!! Perfect!!!
First time, and we were pleasantly surprised! We didn't even know that this place existed, but we're glad it does.The kahlua mocha almond was rich, chocolatey, and full of almonds. Exactly what I was looking for. The mulled cider sorbet was perfectly sweet, spice-y, and loaded with fresh apple flavor. Both were great, and worth getting again.
My Mom, who is 93 years old, had a horrible stint at Mission (see that review) and had to go to rehab afterwards. She'd been through a lot and, as she improved, really wanted a hot fudge sundae. Someone at The Laurels (wonderful people!) recommended Ultimate and Oh My Gosh. They were RIGHT! The ice cream was amazing - some of the best I've ever had - and the place was wonderful. We loved the location, the vibe, the rainbows and all that means. We are HUGE fans of you, Ultimate. Thank you so much for making a hard time much less so - and for doing things the right way.
Easy to find. Kind, friendly people. Delicious ice cream. Places to walk and sit are tight, though, and the location is not mobility friendly.
Don’t be fooled by the minimal selection in flavors. The creamy flavor is amazing on a hot summer day. We will definitely come back again.
This location should be called "Ultimate hide and seek" because it's so hard to find. However your search will be rewarded with great flavors and good service.
I never met a flavor I didn’t enjoy here. The ice cream is dreamy. If you get lucky enough to try their goat cheese and bing cherry ice cream when they have it, please do your tastebuds a favor.
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Great ice cream, great service, and really glad we stopped in. Will definitely seek out next time in Asheville!
I think I died and went to heaven. The best ice cream I’ve ever tried!
There's no ice cream place better. Not anywhere.Why not have at least one daily sorbet to allow a treat for the growing number of vegans?The lemon custard s'cream is SO unusually exquisite, if I ran Ultimate, i'd have that speciality on offer every day.Thank you for giving East Asheville something high quality, continuing the top quality treat Ron started out with.
Hands down the tastiest ice cream and waffle cones I've ever consumed. Nothing else can compare, simply superior.
The Maple Bacon Ice cream had such a good surprising flavor! Also loved the handmade waffle cone.