50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Charlotte

“first time eating ice cream from here. nice addition to downtown Concord. the thin mint ice cream is great.“

“Taste great! Awesome 🤩 a go to spot for cupcakes.“

“This ice cream was delicious, allergy friendly, and the whole family LOVED it! We can not wait for their shop to open. We have a family member who needs dairy free and vegan, and they say it is the best they've ever had. Well done team!“

“Visited last night and the warm cookie dough with vanilla gelato was delicious.. I will be back 👌🏼 The service was also great, very friendly!“

“The BEST dairy free ice cream we’ve ever had!! 🫶🏼🍦“

“Taste great! Awesome 🤩 a go to spot for cupcakes.“

“The best ice cream in the area. The staff is great and the servings are large, and the ice cream is oh so delicious.“

“I entered the door and was immediately greeted by Sarah she was very kind and eager to help.She suggested that I tried the raspberry dipped in dark chocolate and it was delicious. Glad to see someone young and helpful in a costumer service workplaces. Need more people like her.“

“So many flavors and combinations of Italian Ice and Soft Serve. Delicious!“

“Persona muy amable!! Lo recomiendo“

“I walked in from the gunshots outside: a man chasing me with his glock 13 behind me. I wrenched the door open and to my surprise, there she was, Malary standing in all her glory. She, with her eyes alone, scared off the masked predator and I got a banana split unscathed. Thank you Malary, my life is with you...“

“This was hands down THE best ice cream we’ve ever had. It was an experience!“

“We mostly go for their non dairy flavors, which have been excellent. Always service with a smile. Very warm staff. Happily accept very generous Clipp certificates. Seating area is kind of utilitarian, but we don't go there to eat chairs. Their ice cream cannot be beat. They're right next to the open square facing Home Depot entrance in the Promenade. I have to get back there for more Coconut and Pina Colada.“

“I visited the place with high expectations, due to the constant desire to be in a little piece of Colombia and so it was. The desserts were very good, I bought arepas to grill at home and they were delicious. Very good atmosphere and excellent service, I will definitely return“

“I love that my sun can have ice cream, even though he is dairy free“

“I recently visited Charlotte for work and had the pleasure of having golden cow ice cream! It was delicious and I love their community mission!“

“I had the pleasure of going to Wesley's World and met the young owner himself, as a 13 year old he's really doing great things and have great treats!!!! I will be back!“

“Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is definitely one of my favorite ice cream spots hands down!! Always fresh, always the best custom home made flavors, and 100% THE BEST WAFFLE CONES! #jeni’s“

“Honeysuckle Gelato is a must-try at Optimist Hall. The gelato is super creamy, rich in flavor, and not overly sweet. They have a great variety of flavors and the portions are generous. Perfect spot to grab a treat after trying out the other food stalls. Highly recommend.“

“My favorite place to go for REAL Italian ice!!“

“There’s been a nice older guy there both times me and my partner have went and he’s always been so kind to us and sweet! We absolutely love this place 🖤“

“Delicious, authentic gelato made with organic ingredients! Charlotte is so lucky to have chef Corrado bless us with his talents. We’ve tasted at least 6 flavors and can’t wait to try more! We’ll be picking up more pints from the Matthews Community Farmers Market this summer and Carolina Commercial Kitchen if we can’t wait until Saturday 😋🍨“

“The waffle cone is really good. The ice cream amount looks small but it's very rich and full of flavor, so the 2 scoops was more than enough.“

“took my grandsons and we loved it, it was very nice and clean. I just wished they had kids size, because their small was still too big for my youngest grand it was a waste of money and frozen yogurt for a child. other than the sizing I was we were pleased“

“I ate there today because the ones in SC closed, but it wasn’t a fun experience the lady working in there was rude.“

“I eat here often and I always get the same thing. Cheeseburger kids meal, you can add whatever toppings you like and it comes with their delicious custard. It is always just enough food for me and always made fresh. Even when I come on my lunch break the service is still friendly and quick.“

“Great experience as always ❤️❤️“

“Charlotte’s hidden gem! The Vermont maple farm burger is probably my favorite burger I’ve ever eaten- and I’ve eaten a LOT of burgers over the years. Carol and staff are super friendly. Don’t forget to get some fresh fries too!“

“I recently visited Charlotte for work and had the pleasure of having golden cow ice cream! It was delicious and I love their community mission!“

“We finished dinner last night and unfortunately the place we ate at didn't have dairy free dessert options, so we walked over to honeysuckle. I opened a the door at 8:59PM and they close at 9PM. I felt so bad but the employees were very welcoming and let me try a couple flavors until I decided on a flavor. I was surprised how yummy their dairy free options were. Their blackberry lemon sorbet was delicious! It wasn't like most where it tastes like sugar granuals. Even my husband, who doesn't care for sorbet, enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to going back!“

“Took my girls for a daddy - daughters date tonight. Jacob, wins the award for best employee ever. He was joyful, kind, and patient while working the entire time, even using a brush to clean between the topping dishes. Give that man a raise!“

“1st time EVER having a crumble cookie!! I was NOT disappointed!!! Super yummmmy!!! I got the 4 cookie deal. Hot Chocolate cookie, Chocolate chip, Snickerdoodle, and a pecan chocolate chip!!! They were super yummmmy!!! Apparently they have a store not too far from my house in IL (what we locals call Indian Land), SC. I will defff b checking that one out toooo!!! 🫶🏻💯👏🙌❤️‍🔥🫂💚♥️🩵🫶🫶🫶🫶“

“Went to this location today. What lovely people! This is an incredibly challenging time for all, but try being in food service with masks, gloves, additional sanitizing protocol through the roof and hot cranky customers. The team here today was top notch. Thank you for making our day!“

“Best ice cream I have ever had! Salted oreo is to die for.!“

“Love their pizza! Especially the pistachio pizza“

“Very nice had amazing customer service also helped me decide which one was the best flavor

Parking: Plenty of parking spots

Kid-friendliness: Yes it is kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes they have wheelchair access“

“It was pretty good I got the brownie sundae and a chocolate chip cookie it was delicious it would be 5 stars if they didn’t almost forget my cookie.“

“Very nice, chill spot! It's a nice hang for a group of friends or anyone that wants a nice/fun/cute (yet strong lol) drink before heading to the clubs in the area. Not to mention, it's BLACK and WOMAN owned 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🖤“

“The closest to authentic neopolitan pizza your gonna get in south charlotte. Friendly and efficient staff is always a plus. We always enjoy a Margherita with sausage and occasionally try the seasonal specilas. Fresh garlic and other condiments are available to enhance the included side of marinara. Pizza could go lighter on the salt would be my only input. Arugula salad and homemade dressing is awesome. Gelato is not overly sweet and had great texture, wish they brought vanilla back. Look out for the daily specials on beer, wine, or Gelato during the week.“

“It's awesome. Great ice cream and very friendly staff.“

“Really really good cookies.“

“I have gone here for years. In recent years I have not been due to being remote; but I came back and they still remembered me! The food is good wholesome food! The chicken salad on croissant is my favorite. It’s piled high and delicious. Get it all the way with mayo/mustard/lettuce/tomato. Very good. The sweet family run business is worth supporting!“

“Great ice cream. Love the smoothies. Always excellent customer service!“

“It’s inside the Sugar Donut shop. I dropped by yesterday with an intense craving of gelato and this little shop did not disappoint. The gelato flavors were on point. I had the rice flavor and the dark chocolate, both turned out to be delicious. Not too sweet but with plenty of flavor packed in. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Will go back soon.“

“Great, fresh and delicious ice cream and the best customer service!“

“Staff was so welcoming and fun to interact with. Menu choices all look so good! I wasn’t disappointed. 😁“

“I get a cake every year for my moms birthday and I took a chance and ordered online…I requested white cake instead of confetti and they made it happen…a lot of time at places the additional instructions are ignored but it made this day easier because this is exactly how my mom wanted it every year…it seems small but it made a birthday without her a little easier..thank you“

“I absolutely love Crumbl Cookies! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor—each visit is a little sweet treat. What makes this place even better is the amazing team who works there. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. They make every visit feel special and put a smile on your face along with a delicious cookie. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“Un lugar. Bonito. Colorido y agradable. Riquísimos antojitos mexicanos!! En la N tryon plaza el mariachi“