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.“

“I stopped by Scoops & Sprinkles off University City Blvd and was honestly impressed. It’s got that small, neighborhood ice cream shop vibe, but the quality is definitely up there.

The ice cream was fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor — not that watered-down stuff you get at chain places. They’ve got a good variety of flavors and toppings, so you can really customize what you want. The portions were solid too, definitely worth the price.

What stood out the most was the customer service. The staff was friendly, patient, and actually seemed like they enjoyed being there, which makes a big difference. It’s the kind of place you can bring your kids or just stop by after a long day and chill.

Overall, great spot in the University area. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

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

“Morelia Ice Cream Paletas – South End is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff set the tone for an unforgettable treat. Their handcrafted paletas are next-level — rich, flavorful, and beautifully made.

What really sets Morelia apart is the customization. You can dip, drizzle, and top your paleta exactly how you like it, and every combination tastes like a gourmet dessert. The cookies & cream and the strawberry cheesecake paletas are standouts, but truly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

The ingredients taste incredibly fresh, the presentation is flawless, and the service is consistently warm and welcoming. Whether you’re looking for a fun date-night stop, a sweet treat after dinner, or just something to brighten your day, Morelia delivers every time.

A must-visit in South End — creative, delicious, and worth every bite!“

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

“Great selection of ice cream, I have been to their stores in NYC, I love that they have made it here. The servers are usually overworked due to the foot traffic.

Would love for them to have more assistance to have a better quality of service.“

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

“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 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!!“

“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 😋🍨“

“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 🖤“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Great experience as always ❤️❤️“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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.!“

“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!“

“I can't stop ordering from here now. I seem to everyother day after work. I didn't realize how much I liked their cookies but I def do. 12/10 recommend. Very nice staff at rea rd. Location as well. Today i got the celebration cake cookie (one of my favorites) and one of the weekly ones which is animal 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 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🖤“

“Love their pizza! Especially the pistachio pizza“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I passed this place at least 50 times over the past year, but today decided to finally give it a try. And I'm very glad I did. Coffee is better and cheaper than overpriced Starbucks. Service was quick and friendly. And best of all, the ice cream was on point! I'll be back again soon.“

“Really really good cookies.“

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

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

“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.“

“I wish you all had a Location in Monroe NC. We need a Cold Stone Creamery in Monroe. You all have the BEST ICE CREAM. The only ice cream place in Monroe is mainly Brusters. Brusters taste nowhere near as Good as Cold Stone Creameries ice cream“

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