21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Wilmington

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

    1 Wandering Cone Creamery

    4.9 Superb 245 Reviews

    921 Princess Street Unit 105, Wilmington

    “No dyes, no corn syrup… I tried all the favors and all were soooo good it was difficult to narrow down! Sauces made in-house as well! Get your fresh waffle cone and load it up! The experience was awesome! πŸ˜πŸ˜‹πŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸ’ƒπŸŽ‰”

  • Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream 1005 North 4th Street, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    2 Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream

    4.8 Superb 245 Reviews

    1005 North 4th Street, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Coffee Cookies & Cream in Waffle Cone
    • Waffle Cone with 2 Scoops
    • Cookie Dough Ice Cream
    • Cinnamon Caramel

    “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.”

  • Crispy Cones - Wilmington 120 Market Street, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop

    3 Crispy Cones - Wilmington

    4.8 Superb 136 Reviews

    120 Market Street, Wilmington

    • Delivery

    “We were just served end of the night by Kaylee. She put her own twist on one of the cones which made it absolutely delicious. She was friendly and went out of her way to make us feel welcome, even though we know that it was just before closing. I must add this ice cream place has become one of our favorite spots since it has opened. and it thanks to good service from people like Kaylee. we are willing to natives and will recommend this place not only to fellow natives, but to tourist regularly”

  • Gelarto 18 South Water Street Ste 5, Wilmington Dessert Β· $

    4 Gelarto

    4.7 Superb 183 Reviews

    18 South Water Street Ste 5, Wilmington

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Vegan Chocolate and Coffee Gelato Shake
    • Peanut Butter Scoop and Oreo Scoop
    • Oreo Gelato Double Scoop
    • Coffee and Cream Sundae

    “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!”

  • Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge 16 Market Street, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $$

    5 Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    4.6 Superb 431 Reviews

    16 Market Street, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream Hand-Packed Quarts
    • Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
    • Cappuccino Chocolate Chip
    • Superman Ice Cream Cone

    “Delightful and fabulous ice cream. Ice cream is rich, creamy, and wonderfully flavorful. Lots of unique flavors to choose from. Portion sizes are generous, which matches the price. Awesome and knowledgeable customer service too. I enjoy how you can sample different flavors. Atmosphere is charming with pastries and snacks as well.”

  • Jeremiah's Italian Ice 3852 Carolina Beach Road Unit 100, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    6 Jeremiah's Italian Ice

    4.7 Superb 136 Reviews

    3852 Carolina Beach Road Unit 100, Wilmington

    • Delivery

    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

    “Delicious variety! Will definitely return.”

  • Celtic Creamery Porters Neck 8209 Market St C, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    7 Celtic Creamery Porters Neck

    4.6 Superb 69 Reviews

    8209 Market St C, Wilmington

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Ice Cream Cone

    “I’ve been wishing for an ice cream place to open up in the porters neck area for years!! Have been going almost weekly since they opened a year ago! Love their fresh ice cream, especially the chocolate peanut butter cup!! Better than the rest and prices are better!!”

  • Cugino Forno Wilmington 1020 Princess Street, Wilmington Pizza Β· $

    8 Cugino Forno Wilmington

    4.8 Superb 562 Reviews

    1020 Princess Street, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pepperoni and Onion Pizza Napoletana
    • Supremo Italiano Pizza
    • Margherita Pizza
    • Homemade Cannoli

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

  • Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream 1127 Military Cutoff Rd B, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $$

    9 Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream

    4.5 Superb 388 Reviews

    1127 Military Cutoff Rd B, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cinnamon Caramel Oatmeal Cookie
    • Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie
    • Chocolate Fudge Brownie
    • Chocolate Cream Pie

    “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.”

  • Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge 1474 Barclay Pointe Boulevard Ste 204, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $$

    10 Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    4.4 Superb 54 Reviews

    1474 Barclay Pointe Boulevard Ste 204, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sea-Salt Chocolate Caramel Fudge
    • Pistachio Ice Cream

    “When I tell you to RUN not walk, RUN to Kilwins to see Katie, I'm not even kidding PLEASE PLEASE get Dubai Delights....because nothing in this entire world compares. People will fall in love with you if you gift them this treat! Also, don't forget to invite me! πŸ˜…”

  • The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar 5617 Carolina Beach Road Ste 100, Wilmington Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Β· $

    11 The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar

    4.4 Superb 110 Reviews

    5617 Carolina Beach Road Ste 100, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Frozen Yogurt

    “delicious Boba tea... tea, πŸ‰ flavor, and πŸ“ boba... yum!”

  • Everest Smoothies, Boba Tea & Scoop 3500 Oleander Dr FC Suite 7, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    12 Everest Smoothies, Boba Tea & Scoop

    4.2 Good 21 Reviews

    3500 Oleander Dr FC Suite 7, Wilmington

    • Delivery

    “I’ve been going here consistently for about two weeks now, and have gone many times before. I love it everytime. Almost everything stays consistent every visit and the employees are always super friendly. Absolutely love them and their work.”

  • Crumbl 311 College Road Suite 110, Wilmington Bakery Β· $$

    13 Crumbl

    4.7 Superb 571 Reviews

    311 College Road Suite 110, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    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

    “Everyone is so nice when I go in here! Its great I love trying all the cookies even when some arent very good. I always ask for a milk cup for my milk and they give it to me no questions asked. They also make sure they show me the cookies and ask if they are good for my liking.”

  • Dairy Queen (Treat) 5901 Oleander Drive, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    14 Dairy Queen (Treat)

    4.3 Superb 260 Reviews

    5901 Oleander Drive, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Caramel and Hot Fudge Sundae with Wet Walnuts
    • Small Cone with Sprinkles
    • Strawberry Cheesequake
    • Chocolate Dipped Cone

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

  • Baskin-Robbins 3809 Oleander Drive, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    15 Baskin-Robbins

    4.2 Good 142 Reviews

    3809 Oleander Drive, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    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

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

  • Sunny Day Sandwich Shoppe 348 Hutchison Lane, Wilmington Deli Β· $

    16 Sunny Day Sandwich Shoppe

    4.8 Superb 91 Reviews

    348 Hutchison Lane, Wilmington

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Side of Potato Salad
    • Chopped Cheese
    • Chicken Salad
    • Italian Beef

    “The sandwich (French dip) was great. Generous portion, quality meat, perfect toppings, and the au ju exceeded expectations Loved the barrel pickle and the surprise of the meal was the potato salad. Zingy, zippy, addictive. All in- 10/10”

  • Three Friends Coffee 4719 New Centre Dr D, Wilmington Coffee Shops Β· $

    17 Three Friends Coffee

    4.6 Superb 136 Reviews

    4719 New Centre Dr D, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • 4th of July Firecracker Lotus
    • Toasted Coconut Donut
    • 6 Half Dozen Donuts
    • Gingerbread Latte

    “Customer Service is TOP NOTCH … the food Gluten free banana bread is fabulous!!! HOMEMADE caramel.. who does this they do.. not fake corn syrup here.. just WOW!”

  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream 4414 South 17th Street, Wilmington Ice Cream Shop Β· $

    18 Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    3.9 Good 228 Reviews

    4414 South 17th Street, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Double Chocolate Chunk
    • Banana Split Thursdays
    • Coffee Chocolate Chip
    • Hot Fudge Brownie

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

  • MOOYAH 5031 Riegel Road, Wilmington Hamburger Β· $

    19 MOOYAH

    3.2 Average 50 Reviews

    5031 Riegel Road, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “GET THE GLIZZY! Ice burgers slaps. Justice for the salads, they gotta come back. Workers are the nicest ones on campus, deserve a raise. Anyways. Everything is really good and don’t get me started on the fries. Mooyah sauce > Cfa sauce. Oh you don’t want something salty? Well they got shakes. Come!!”

  • Insomnia Cookies 1040 College Road, Wilmington Dessert Β· $$

    20 Insomnia Cookies

    4.0 Good 274 Reviews

    1040 College Road, Wilmington

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
    • White Chocolate Macadamia
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie
    • Peanut Butter Chip

    “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”

  • Sonic Drive-In 4206 Market Street, Wilmington Fast Food Β· $

    21 Sonic Drive-In

    3.2 Average 335 Reviews

    4206 Market Street, Wilmington

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Double Cheeseburger
    • Mozzarella Sticks
    • Chili Cheese Tots

    “great food fast service friendly workers”

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