Searching for more than the classic Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry? These ice cream parlors deliver! Support your local Mom & Pop businesses by tasting their homemade, one-of-a-kind flavors this summer!
New Hanover:
1127 Military Cutoff Rd Suite B, Wilmington NC 28405
Open 7 days a week from 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Lots of Vegan/Dairy Free flavors like Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie, Peanut Butter Banana, Lemon, Key Lime & Coconut, Cookies & Cream
208 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach NC 28428
Open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 – 10:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 – 10:00 pm
Combine ANY flavors into soft serve ice cream! Most popular flavors: strawberry & banana, pineapple & coconut, New York cheesecake & Oreo, and raspberry & chocolate chip
Brunswick County:
Sweet Paradise
5817 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island NC 28465
Open 7 days a week from 9:00am – 11:00 pm
Homemade Flavors like Cookie Monster, Banana Pudding, Red Velvet, and Pink Grapefruit Sorbet
3316 Holden Beach Rd SW, Supply NC 28462
Open Sunday through Friday from 1:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 – 10:00 pm
Homemade Creations like Apple Crisp, Arnold Palmer, Beach Sand (honey and brown sugar), Cherry Limeade, and Green Goddess (avocado, honey, and lime)
Pender, Carteret, and Onslow:
Topsail Treats
2000 New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach NC 28460
Open Sunday through Friday from 12:00 – 9:00 pm, and Saturdays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
They serve Classic Hershey’s Flavors, but hold special store events and support local artisans.
8201 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle NC 28594
Open 7 days a week from 10:00 am – 11:00pm
Unique Flavors to try: Orange Blossom, Black Walnut, Peppermint Stick, Muddy Sneakers
1010 W Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Unique Flavors to try: Blueberry Cheesecake Yogurt, Midnight River Caramel, Salted Caramel Truffle, Rum Raisin