18 Best Ice Cream Shops near Manteo

“Such an adorable shop! Frida was super friendly and helpful. So many different options to choose from. There were dairy free options, such as Italian ice and rainbow dippin dots. The scoops of ice cream are huge and you can mix flavors with any size!“

“Great ice cream, and I could tell it is homemade from the quality. While some of these reviews point out the ice cream isn’t inexpensive, you’re on the coast so I guess you can go to a chain if that bothers you. The cookie dough in particular had huge chunks and is probably the best I’ve had in a long time!“

“We come to the OBX annually and I’m SO upset that we just found this place! The treats were amazing, the prices were even better, but the atmosphere is what will bring us back every time from now on!! ❤ Can’t wait to put more money in the walls! Not for wishes, but for the mission!! Poor quality photo of the sign, but this touched me deeply! Thanks for what you’re doing and the sweet, delicious gelato that’s so fun to spruce up on your own!“

“The best ice cream on the beach! It’s all homemade using the finest ingredients. The flavor combos the master chef creates will give you a treat that cannot be matched anywhere else. I try to get something different each visit but everything is so delicious it’s hard not to want a scoop of the flavors I already love plus try something new that I know I’ll enjoy just as much! This place is a 10 out of 10!!!“

“Stopped for the ice cream fell in love with the cookies. The ice cream is from a NC creamery and I recommend the Lemon Crunch 🍋 But the cookies are a blessing for your taste buds. I got the coconut cookie and my husband raved about the white chocolate macadamia. I wish we had tried this sooner... but it's 10 miles down the beach 😆“

“A must-stop in Nags Head! The Spot hits the mark if you’re craving a cold treat after a day at the beach. The ice cream is rich, creamy, and served up in generous portions. Their hand-spun milkshakes are thick, flavorful, and blended to perfection. Laid-back beach vibes, friendly counter service, and top-notch sweets. Definitely worth a visit whenever you're in the Outer Banks!“

“The most unique flavors of ice cream on the beach! Try the Oatmeal Cream Pie flavor!“

“Absolutely recommend! Can’t meet nicer staff or owners! This stuff tastes amazing!“

“Best ice cream I’ve ever had! Wish we could take it all home! ❤️ While here we tried Choco Loco (if you love chocolate this is the one for you), Banana Pudding (delicious), peach (incredible!), Coco Loco (so good!). Everything is made fresh - and they are so welcoming! Highly recommend.“

“Definitely a 5 star experience. The line moved quickly, the staff was friendly, and the ice cream was really good. The prices were very reasonable for what you get, which made it even better. Great service, great ice cream, and a good value. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The LOBSTER ROLL is the BEST!!! Ignore any comment about price or size....it is WORTH IT! So delicious and the roll compliments the flavors so well! It's the first stop when we roll into town on vacation! So much love and good food from this shop! Perfectly situated on the Beach Road...don't let the small business fool ya!! They pack an amazing punch!“

“Amazing ice cream & candy, every kind of homemade chocolate-covered whatever & fudge you can imagine, a completely empty shop at 8pm, and great customer service and recommendations. Came for the coconut caramel chocolate s'mores, stayed for the ice cream; came back for the homemade peanut butter cups.“

“Came here for vacation n wanted to stop n see how good the ice cream was I got the Carolina peach n blueberry burst flavors they were some the best flavors especially the blueberry it was probably the best blueberry ice cream I’ve ever had I got em in a waffle cone n it was freshly made really great 10/10 would love to go back!!!“

“Wonderful ice cream and friendly staff!“

“Awesome chili cheese fries, burgers, hot dogs (Carolina Cooley 👍🏻), hush puppies, etc., oh and sundaes too!!“

“Stopped for the pizza and ice-cream, ended up with the fried shrimp po boy as well. Food was absolutely amazing, 1 slice is like 2 slices, the po boy was enough to feed 2 people (it also comes with chips), the ice-cream was thick, creamy, not too sweet and not over minty. The cashier was super sweet too, out door seating but was a beautiful day.“

“I have been vacationing here in Nags Head for the past 9 years. We LOVE the Outer Banks area. So laid back and relaxing. My husband & I actually own 6 weeks in a villa from Mid February to End of March to escape the Winter snow of upstate NY. One of my MUST VISITS is this Sugar Planet! I love the variety of candies that you can mix by the scoop fulls of my favorites. They also have nostalgic candies and some I’ve never even heard of before. Don’t be fooled by the name 'Sugar Planet'. Clothing, mugs, jewelry, hats, etc. It could almost be your one stop shop for all souvenirs! I’ve been in here 3 times alone in the past two weeks! Michelle was extremely helpful as I was looking for something special to take back for my daughter-in-laws. Together we found the ‘perfect’ items! Thank you Michelle. Today there was a young man training at the checkout, Carlos, was very kind and polite. I do love this Southern Hospitality!“

“I pulled into this classic fast-food spot during my road trip because I was absolutely craving something sweet, and it completely hit the spot. The drive-thru line was moving really fast, and the worker who took my order was incredibly upbeat and friendly. I ordered a medium soft-serve ice cream treat blended with crushed chocolate candies, and it was served to me perfectly thick and frozen. The vanilla soft-serve is always so smooth and creamy, and they definitely did not skimp on the toppings mixed inside. It is a super reliable and nostalgic place to stop for a quick, delicious treat whenever you are traveling on a warm afternoon.“