19 Best Ice Cream Shops in Wilmington

Wandering Cone Creamery Ice Cream Shop •
921 Princess St Unit 105, Wilmington

“I had an amazing experience at Wandering Cone Creamery in Wilmington! The shop is bright, welcoming, and easy to navigate, with clear signage and a fun, creative atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, they explained the different flavors, suggested combinations, and even made sure to accommodate dietary needs like vegan and gluten-free options.“

5 Superb174 Reviews
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Ice Cream Shop • $
3852 Carolina Beach Rd Unit 100, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Cup with P-Nutty Italian Ice Chocolate Soft Ice Cream Hershey's Mini Chocolate Chips
Oreo Mud Pie with Cookies and Cream Italian Ice Swirl Soft Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Crumbles
Birthday Cake with Cake Batter Italian Ice Vanilla Soft Ice Cream Rainbow Sprinkles
Tasty Treats for Two Large
Waffle Cone on the Side
Frosted Animal Cracker
Strawberry Shortcake
Orange Mango Tango
Medium Italian Ice
Quart Italian Ice

“We went for the first time today and will frequently be back! The staff were so friendly and helpful and we got to try samples of everything we wanted to try. The prices were so reasonable and everything we got was delicious. Also tried a sample of the jelati cakes and we will definitely be back to pick up one of those in future!!!“

4.8 Superb121 Reviews
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
1005 N 4th St, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Coffee Cookies & Cream in Waffle Cone
Waffle Cone with 2 Scoops
Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Cinnamon Caramel
Double Cookies
Birthday Cake
Key Lime Pie
Strawberry
Cream Pie
Vegan

“Our first visit to the area and first time trying Boombalattis. We tried the banana pudding, coffee, and the cinnamon caramel oatmeal cookie flavors and they were amazing! 100% recommend a stop here for your sweet tooth needs.“

4.7 Superb121 Reviews
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $$
1127 Military Cutoff Rd B, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Caramel Oatmeal Cookie
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Chocolate Cream Pie
Cookies and Cream
Vegan Flavors
Birthday Cake
Banana Split
Key Lime Pie
Waffle Bowl

“Our first visit to the area and first time trying Boombalattis. We tried the banana pudding, coffee, and the cinnamon caramel oatmeal cookie flavors and they were amazing! 100% recommend a stop here for your sweet tooth needs.“

4.5 Superb200 Reviews
Gelarto Dessert • $
18 S Water St STE 5, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Chocolate and Coffee Gelato Shake
Peanut Butter Scoop and Oreo Scoop
Oreo Gelato Double Scoop
Coffee and Cream Sundae
Fruits of the Forest
Gelato Liter to-Go
Handcrafted Gelato
Raspberry Gelato
Coffee and Gelato
White Chocolate

“10/10 recommend and affordable! Sampling is an awesome addition, coffee and honey comb flavor were very good! I chose tiramisu and pistachio (definitely my favorite)! Perfect view by the riverwalk, cute environment indoors! Pleasant, considerate staff! Must go!“

4.5 Superb94 Reviews
Celtic Creamery Porters Neck Ice Cream Shop • $
8209 Market St C, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Cone

“Hands down the best ice cream we've had! From ages 10 to 40, we all agreed!“

4.6 Superb51 Reviews
Cugino Forno Wilmington Pizza • $
1020 Princess St, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Pepperoni and Onion Pizza Napoletana
Supremo Italiano Pizza
Homemade Cannoli
Napoletana Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Calabrese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza Calabresa
Americano Pizza
Italian Supremo

“Worth the drive from Leland! Best pizza in the area by far and always great service! Love this restaurant“

4.9 Superb436 Reviews
Kilwins Ice Cream Shop • $$
1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd Ste 204, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Sea-Salt Chocolate Caramel Fudge
Pistachio Ice Cream

“Angels are around us everyday but today I was lucky enough to meet one. Katie, owner of Kilwin’s, thank you. My day is better because of you. And the ice cream was delicious! I am a loyal customer now!“

4.5 Superb45 Reviews
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Shop • $
3809 Oleander Dr, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter 'N Chocolate and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Polar Pizza
2 Scoop of Ice Cream Sundae Rocky Road and Butter Pecan
Oreo Cookies 'N Cream Polar Pizza
Very Berry Strawberry
Chocolate Something
Cookies and Cream
Ice Cream Cone
Double Scoop
Banana Split

“Great after meal desserts I always get the butter pecan two scoops in cup in summer winter I get cone 2scoops“

4.5 Superb42 Reviews
Dairy Queen (Treat) Ice Cream Shop • $
5901 Oleander Dr, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Caramel and Hot Fudge Sundae with Wet Walnuts
Small Cone with Sprinkles
Strawberry Cheesequake
Chocolate Dipped Cone
Choco Cherry Lovers
Chocolate Covered
Georgia Mud Fudge
Strawberry Sundae
Creamsicle Cone
Spanish Peanuts

“Worth the wait. And make sure you tip your server.“

4.4 Superb101 Reviews
Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Wilmington Ice Cream Shop • $
3608 Oleander Dr E, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Hot Fudge Sundae Birthday Confetti Salted Turtle Crazy Cotton Candy
Build Me Up Buttercup Cookie Mashup OH My Bleeding Heart
Gotta Be Pudding Me Banana Pudding Milkshake
Cookie Dough Icecream in Waffle Cone
Berried in Chocolate Shake
Salted Caramel Brownie
Crazy Banana Split
Cookie Crumbles
Sweet Cheesus
Butterfinger

“Absolutely amazing place! So many items to choose from, so little time to try them all! I had a summer special, the Crazy Colada and it absolutely blew my mind! I personally think they are a bit pricey...buuuut, the quality and variety you get, make it worth every dollar. The staff members are also quite friendly and helpful. All and all, a truly memorable experience.“

4.3 Superb145 Reviews
Crumbl - Wilmington Bakery • $$
311 College Rd, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Oooey Gooey Scrum Didi Liumptious Heaven Sent Hell on Your Thighs Cookies
Biscoff Raspberry Cheesecake Churro Lemon Poppy Seed
Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cookies They Are Cookies
Choc Chip Wedding Cake
Butterfinger Cookie
Cookies of the Week
Tootsie Roll Cookie
Cookie Butter Lava
Chocolate Brownie

“This Crumbl location in Wilmington NC is supreme. I go nearly every week and the cookies always look like the website. The wait is never too long. Sometimes the popular ones sell out some days especially on Saturdays so try to get there earlier.“

4.8 Superb453 Reviews
The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
5617 Carolina Beach Rd STE 100, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Yogurt

“Always the best with your family & kids, games etc...“

4.1 Good29 Reviews
Everest Smoothies and Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop •
3500 Oleander Dr, FC #7, Wilmington

“I absolutely love this place! I got the mango boba tea, and it was beautiful and tasted more than amazing. The boba was super fresh and chewy, and the mango tea had a great flavor without being too sweet. There were two staff working and were amazingly fast and friendly. I'll definitely be back! Thank you Everest Boba!!“

3.8 Good10 Reviews
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Kilwins

Kilwins Ice Cream • $$
16 Market St, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream Hand-Packed Quarts
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
Cappuccino Chocolate Chip
Superman Ice Cream Cone
Hand Scooped Ice Cream
Homemade Waffle Cones
Chocolate Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Chip
Mint Chocolate Chip
Kilwins Tracks Cone

“My friend who's a local told us to try it and definitely did not disappoint, the aroma when you walk in of the smells of chocolate and all the flavors of ice cream it's a great place if your looking for something for your sweet tooth“

4.6 Superb188 Reviews
Three Friends Coffee Coffee Shops • $
4719 New Centre Dr D, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

4th of July Firecracker Lotus
Toasted Coconut Donut
6 Half Dozen Donuts
Gingerbread Latte
Wrightsville Beach
Red Bull Infusion
3 Friends Cookie
Figure 8
Bakery

“Great coffee and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and even gave my doggie a pup cup! 💕“

4.6 Superb90 Reviews
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
4414 S 17th St, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Double Chocolate Chunk
Banana Split Thursdays
Coffee Chocolate Chip
Hot Fudge Brownie
Strawberry Sundae
Regular Sundae
Cherry Vanilla
Birthday Cake
Strawberry
Cake Cone

“The ice cream is the BEST!! Always chocked FULL of pieces of whatever the flavor is and so delicious! Great waffle cones!!“

3.2 Average70 Reviews
Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $$
951 International Dr, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Germanchökolätekäke - Freezer
Apple Pie a La Cold Stone
Birthday Cake Remix
Strawberry
Nonpareils

“I had to pick up and when I Ron had told me that they were working on the order but they weren’t. It wasn’t until Victoria asked me what order I was waiting on to help me immediately she is phenomenal worker and put in a lot of effort is such a blessing Way to go Victoria thank you so much“

3.2 Average81 Reviews
Insomnia Cookies Dessert • $$
1040 College Rd, Wilmington

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
White Chocolate Macadamia
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Peanut Butter Chip
Chocolate Brownie
White Chocolate
Insomnia Cookies
Chocolate Walnut
Oatmeal Raisin
S'Mores Cookies

“the cookies are warm and taste ok but not worth the price. the place doesn't seem warm and inviting and the cashier wasn't really helpful. I will not be traveling all the way from whiteville NC again just to visit the store“

4.1 Good131 Reviews

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