10 Best Ice Cream Shops near Topsail Beach

“My son doesn’t like traditional birthday cake but could eat a gallon of icecream in one sitting. So we reached out to request an icecream cake for his 15th birthday. It was absolutely delicious! Probably the best icecream cake we have eaten yet. And we get one yearly!!! Thank you so much!!!!“

“We were welcomed in like old friends and this was our very first visit. A cosy family atmosphere and in house made frozen delights. How do you choose just one flavor? You don’t. You by 2 quarts for the freezer and a freshly made waffle cone with strawberry and coconut. The flavors are beautiful and oh so creamy! My husband and I have now compiled the perfect food ‘flight’ on Topsail Island and this is where dessert dreams are made!“

“I have reasons that bring me to Surf City at least once a week, and I have to always make time to go for a walk on the beach there. Plus the actual season starts in another week, gets very crowded but there's plenty of places to eat as well as visit and tour.“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Busy morning was appropriately staffed to provide quick, friendly and efficient service. Very clean, great beach feel, and a convenient location. Outdoor and indoor seating. They have a great selection of fun merchandise and local books as a bonus. We will definitely be back!“

“Just your average ice cream and it’s a bit $$. The location is convenient and the staff is always friendly. You can count on them having common flavors with a few fun others. There are plenty of topping options if you really like to mix things up. Personally appreciate that they bathroom has a nice changing table for babies!“

“Awesome coffee, ice cream, and conversation! The owner, Jim, was very nice to talk to while I had a scoop of the exhausted parent (espresso/burbon/chocolate chunk) ice cream and the ridge (white choc/caramel/vanilla) latte. The ice cream choices were super unique/interesting and very good! If I lived closer, I would definitely take advantage of the rewards card!“

“We always try to grab snow cones whenever we go on beach trips, and this Pelican's is some of the best snow cones I've ever had. We've gone twice since we came out on this trip, and both times were fantastic. Michelle was our "snoball chef" both times, and she was just fantastic. We'll probably go again before we leave!“

“There are not enough words to explain how wonderful Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream is. Every time I am in Topsail getting a coffee from there is a MUST. They have the most delicious coffee and it is consistently delightful. They also have the cutest decor, jewelry, , keychains, clothes and more. I 100% recommend going to Sea Blue.“

“Food was okay but we got ice cream to take back to the kids and they didn’t have covers for their ice cream sundaes and also no sugar free options. The customer service was very rushed and it was expensive for an ice cream shop. I would pass on this spot.“

“Icecream was yum and merch was cool. There wasn’t a place for me to fill my reusable water bottle! Which is always ridiculous in this wasteful world, but especially on a coastal town where plastic is killing our sea turtles. I asked if I could fill my water somewhere and was told I could be given a plastic cup to fill mine. That defeats the entire purpose…“