Sugar Spell Scoops

I tried this cute small biz vegan ice cream shop in sharpsburg pa tonight that I heard of from a friend. I am not vegan. I am lactose intolerant, not a big eater or sweet eater so vegan matches my taste buds and needs a little better than real ice cream. I had a small strawberry shortcake sundae which was the right size (very nice workers said the large size is for sharing). I forgot to say no whipped cream, I'm so used to not eating whipped cream I forgot to try the vegan version nooo but I ate all of the sundae which is not like me! It was just right, not too heavy or sweet like I prefer. Very jam packed with flavor in small pieces. The prices match the costs of the product for vegan ingredients and a place like this is hard to find in the area. They seem to do great! Have sundaes, shakes, take home pints, cones, cups and other. It is small being as not enough standing room for more than 5-6 customers so grab and go style. Check out their neat menu (& the pup's jealousy)! Recommend and love it! Worth the drive. It was hard to spot for us at first as wasn't super noticeable, street parking seems all available.

Finally was in the area on a Sunday when they were open and was able to try this ice cream!First of all, they had really adorable kitschy vintage decor for Halloween. My daughter loved it! I did too. We tried peanut butter chocolate ripple and pumpkin caramel cream. I liked them both! The PB ripple was very peanut buttery, which is my favorite ice cream flavor. The chocolate ripple was pretty liquid, not like a thick fudge ripple. It added a sugary flavor which balanced the creamy chocolate, but it wasn't very well distributed through the ice cream, so you'd get a mostly chocolate syrup bite, and then the rest of the dish was only PB.I slightly preferred the pumpkin caramel, which was a mix of a creamy vanilla caramel ice cream, with almost a marshmallow texture and flavor, as well as a very strong pumpkin spice ice cream. The pumpkin was maybe a little much, it was almost bitter, but it was so nicely distributed and balanced by the sweet creamy flavor I didn't mind much. Even though the flavor combos weren't completely spot on, I thought the texture and flavor of the ice cream base itself was pretty much unbelievable for a vegan product. It was thick and creamy. Melted like a dream!

Being new to the area a couple of friend took us here as they had been suggesting it before our move, but we'd run out of time. I regret mor going sooner.Suger Spell Scoop is a vegan ice creamery in South Hills who's flavors change often. In addition to scoops they offer floats, a sundae, & pints.I opted for the Haunted Pumpkin (pumpkin chocolate swirl with marshmallows & chocolate chips). My wife opted for Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie. Both flavors were amazing. The pumpkin wasn't overloaded with pumpkin spice and just had a killer flavor. The service & I believe owner was great super nice & thankful. It was a busy Saturday, but that didn't stop them from.giving top notch customer service. We also snagged pints of their Mexican Chocolate & Birthday Cake flavors that we need to try.

I'm not vegan, but my take is that if I can find a great (or even decent) vegan option for something, it would be silly not to go that route. It's no coincidence that "spell" is in this business' name as their ice cream is nothing short of magic.My boyfriend and I are living in Pittsburgh for a few months and I stumbled upon Sugar Spell Scoops while seeking out non-dairy ice cream. I stopped in the first or second weekend I was here and have been fully hooked since. I now stalk their Instagram, often pre-order pints, and when I swing by to pick up my pints I usually get a mini sundae or kids cup of ice cream (with magic shell!). It's a fun routine to look forward to.Our evening routine is now this. Open a pint. Say things like, "How is this vegan? Is it magic?". "This is the best vegan ice cream I've ever had. No, it's the best ice cream of any kind I've ever had." "This might be the best flavor so far!". "What are we going to do when we move back home? How hard would it be to pack a cooler of dry ice and ice cream for a 10 hour drive?" Why can't our place at home that makes vegan ice cream even come close to this?".Seriously, everything I've tried has made my taste buds and heart happy. And with new flavors weekly, there's always something new and unique to try, often a a collab with other local businesses. I'd tell you my favorite, but I literally think every new flavor I try is my favorite. Even vanilla, which I usually find boring and basic, has surprised me.Part of me is sad that they're only open on Sundays (and the occasional Saturday) but the other part of me knows that the limitation keeps me eager and excited, which is smart on the business' end. The people that run the shop are always SO nice and friendly, too.It can get pricy, but a kid's cup is no more expensive than dairy would be, even with a topping or magic shell. I haven't ventured into their bigger sundaes (yet), but that's mostly because I find the small so satisfying.Is it Sunday (sundae?) yet?!

The ice cream is good, but they are never open. Not sure why it's like this...but it's frustrating.

I have been here so many times and can't believe I've not left a review of checked on.Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are so lucky to have the great locally made ice cream shops that we do.This crew is right up there with the best of the best.Always delicious. Always incredible flavors. Always perfect.

This is an amazing place to get ice cream for everyone, not just vegans! My friend couldn't even tell that this ice cream was dairy free and she said she will be coming back for more! You are able to get just scoops of ice cream, choose a sundae, or make your own creation with a variety of toppings to choose from. You can even buy pints of ice cream to take home. Their flavors change every week so it is a good idea to check out their Instagram page to see what is available. Everyone who works here is very friendly too! Also, during the COVID-19 lock down, they are doing weekly sales where you can pre-order pints of ice cream online and pick them up on the weekend! Check out their Instagram for more detail and help support a local business! (:

Love this store that my daughter and I stumbled upon a few weeks ago after basketball practice. They only serve vegan foods so the ice cream is made with cashew milk and not cow's milk. They also don't use soy milk (which my tummy doesn't like). I got the pumpkin ginger snickerdoodle and my daughter got the dark chocolate arts. (my daughter thinks I'm nuts when I take pics of my food so she wouldn't let me get a pic of her ice cream). The ice cream we got was creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying. I really enjoyed mine and my daughter loved hers. We'll be coming back.

I've been wanted to try Sugar Spell Scoops for months and I finally made my way to Sharpsburg to give it a taste... it was SO worth it.I tried out the GF Chocolate Cookies and Cream and it was amazing. I don't normally steer towards chocolate in an ice cream store, but when I sampled this I couldn't pass it up. I got a single scoop and it was enough to fill me up for a late night snack! I feel like this ice cream is more filling because it is vegan made with nut milk.It is in a cute location I'm personally not familiar with, but would like to make another trip down to explore! They have mainly weekend hours, so I totally suggest taking the time on a Saturday or Sunday night to try out some of the vegan ice cream - you won't regret it!

This is their second weekend since Sugar Spell scoops opened and I was anxious to try it out. The place is run by two people of whom I got to chat and interview with Amanda who prepares the vegan ice cream from scratch. They currently have only 4 flavors but you are permitted to sample them all before purchase. The "blue moon" is an interesting flavor that is popular in states like Iowa. It has a lemony taste to it. It is something that tastes better the more you try it. Amanda explained to me that most of her ice cream is cashew based with the addition of hemp to give it that creamy texture. Where peanut butter is involved, then she uses that. Toppings are $.75 each extra if you are ordering a cup or a cone but are no additional charge if you are ordering a sundae.I ordered a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and topped it with chocolate jimmies. One scoop is $4.00 but remember you are paying for plant based ingredients. They have a small sit down area which reminds me of the old style malt shop but you can take it to go. This ice cream was so good that I thought I was getting the real deal. Amanda told me that is her goal. You can definitely tell this was homemade from scratch and worth every penny!Take out is also available. They sell pint size containers for around $10.00. The famous "spaghetti" blend was sold out but they hope to have more as they establish themselves more. As far as drinks go you can buy bottled water or upon request they will serve you tap water in a plastic cup.Pittsburgh does not have many vegan stand alone places so this ice cream shop makes a welcome addition to our city. Their weekend hours are Fri and Sat 1-9 and Sun 1-7. I asked Amanda when they plan to transition to spring hours and she told me it would be in April.Located on Canal St just off of Main St in Sharpburg, inexpensive metered street parking is available.