With summer temps heating up, what better way to cool off than with a frozen treat? We’ve rounded up 10+ Charlotte-based spots offering delectable sweets to help you chill out.
🍦 Ice cream
Golden Cow Creamery | Various locations
This family-owned shop serves homemade ice creams at three locations, offering the perfect treat no matter where you are in the city.
Two Scoops Creamery | Various locations
Get a scoop of the award-winning ice cream at its flagship location in Plaza Midwood.
Seemingly Overzealous | Various locations
This popular ice cream shop churns out egg-, dairy-, and gluten-free flavors, plus waffle chips and cones.
Elizabeth Creamery | 1535 Elizabeth Ave., Ste. 100
Get a taste of nostalgia at this family-owned ice cream shop before taking a stroll at nearby Independence Park.
Honeysuckle Gelato | Optimist Hall + The Bowl at Ballantyne
Treat yourself to a scoop of lemon raspberry crumble before shopping from the various stalls and shops surrounding either location.
Legends Ice Cream | 5708 N. Sharon Amity Rd.
Expect to find over-the-top ice creams and shakes at this newly-opened spot in East Charlotte.
🥛 Milkshakes
The Yard Milkshake Bar | Various locations
Bring an empty stomach to order these over-the-top milkshakes, featuring full-size cheesecake slices or cupcakes.
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar | Various locations
Have you ever seen a milkshake this tall? You may want to skip lunch and dinner for this one.
Ninety’s Dessert Bar | Various locations
Get a taste of nostalgia at this classic milkshake with a modern twist.
🧊 Popsicles
Morelia Gourmet Paletas | Various locations
Gone are the days of boring ice cream pops. Order a completely-personalized popsicle filled with condensed milk, lathered in marshmallow fluff, or stacked with fresh fruit. Pro tip: This shop is serving up limited edition Dubai chocolate pops.
King of Pops | Various locations
Booking a sweet treat for the office? Consider this roaming ice pop cart offering different sweet and natural flavors.
🍧 Italian ice
Polo’s Homemade Italian Water Ice | 1806 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
Beat the heat with your favorite Italian ice flavor combos using fresh ingredients.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice | 3842 Corning Pl., Ste. C
Get the best of both worlds with a Gelati — your choice of Italian ice layered with ice cream.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know and we’ll add them to this list.
Prefer to get underwater? Be sure to check out this guide offering public pools and splash pads, offering some sweet relief. Just don’t forget to drink water and pack sunblock.
