Pistachio

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)

"Delicious inventive ice cream paired with a classy mad-hatter tea party ambiance. Inside is clean and bright with a nice amount of intimate indoor seating. Tables are small, so smaller groups would feel more comfortable for indoor enjoyment of your ice cream, coffee or pastry. Outdoors there is a large garden area that has plenty of eclectic seating options, including chair swings! A little play area for younger kids is a nice touch too.The ice cream was decidedly delicious. We opted for a ginger rose water and matcha green tea and both were fantastic. I definitely recommend this unusual little spot filled with whimsy."

Salt N Cocoa

★★★★★ 5 (49)

"Hubby and I came here after a nice dinner on a Saturday evening. We were both wanting something sweet so when searching on Yelp we came across Salt and Cocoa. Soooo glad we did! There was only one couple here. We told the young man behind the counter it was our first time so he explained the whole menu to us. I opted for the banana Nutella rolled ice cream with the red bean taiyaki. Hubby ordered the matcha rolled ice cream with custard taiyaki. Omg. These were amazing!! My ice cream was a sweet treat for my mouth. And that taiyaki was delish!! The red bean inside was hot while the fish shaped waffle was crispy and warm. The store was very cute with drawings from school children on the wall and colored stools and tables. Both ice cream roll ups and 2 taiyaki totaled up to almost $21. I'd love to come back again and try another roll up. This dessert was the topping on our date night!"

S & T Soda Shoppe

★★★★☆ 4 (166) • $

"S & T Soda Shoppe is a great place to dine while in Pittsboro. The diner with its 40s decor takes you back in time for its cozy feel. The diner has two floors but we asked to stay on the first level as I wasn't sure if there was all the nostalgic decor upstairs.I love that the building was restored to how it would have looked in the 40s with the mahogany wood; tin ceiling; marble counter; bar stools and tile floor. The details are stunning. The place is busy and has a large food menu as well as ice cream menu. The menu has a lot of sandwiches to select from. I went with the tuna melt on sunflower bread with provolone cheese. The sandwich came with chips but I went with steak fries instead. The sandwich was good but I think I'd go with something else next time after looking at what others were ordering.Service was very friendly and attentive."

Lumpy's Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.3 (116) • $

"I can't believe I've never been to Lumpy's! I've had their ice cream at events around town but here they are, only a few miles from other businesses I frequent. I love ice cream and there are definitely many choices at the grocery store, but there is something special about going to an ice cream shop. Does it enhance the flavor? Maybe not, but smell has been known to (science) and Lumpy's smells of waffle cones and vanilla deliciousness.I've gotten away from visiting local and this Lumpy's visit was part of my efforts to improve. On this Sunday around 2pm it was pretty empty which allowed me to feel comfortable asking to sample a couple flavors before committing (which is welcomed anyway). I sampled Anna's Anise, which was so unique and refreshing but I couldn't see eating a cup of it. My husband sampled Montezumas Revenge, a very spicy chocolate. The nice young man serving us did ask him first if he's ok with spice - he was warned. Even my husband who will dump an entire spice tray on his Thai food said it was legitimately spicy! So again, a very intriguing flavor but not up to an entire cup of it. I ended up with hazelnut coffee which was fantastic and he got Apple Pie, also very tasty. The creamy, icy balance stayed perfect throughout. There were so many choices, and from what I understand, they use local, natural ingredients. I will be back to try more of the regular offerings along with seasonal flavors. The inside of the shop is simple, not trendy or themed, just lots of nods to the Lumpy's brand and the Wake Forest area. You can feel the love here. There is a small parking lot and it's also walkable from White Street."

Maple View Farm Country Store

★★★★☆ 4.4 (351) • $

"Ice cream parlor right on their farm...Very nice and friendly staff. Must try the toasted almond with marshmallow fluff you'll thank me later..Prices are real good, 3 people and total was $14Also sell cheese and milk right from their farm."

Andia’s Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.2 (37)

"Andia's Ice Cream is located at Raleigh Iron Works. There is free parking in the parking garage, the lots on the end or in the 15 minute parking spots.The staff is friendly and will provide you two samples. There are many flavors to choose from and they seem to change some of the flavors each month. I got a scoop of gingerbread ice cream and a chocolate milkshake with marshmallows. The gingerbread became a little too rich for my taste buds but the chocolate shake was very good. The prices are on the high side so that would keep me from coming often."

Raleigh Rolls - North Raleigh

★★★★☆ 3.8 (10)

"I honestly hate to give poor reviews and I do tend to give businesses with low stars a try (you never know if other people just came in on a bad day). Unfortunately, it seems as though service is getting a bad reputation with every customer coming in. Walking into Raleigh Rolls was fun for sure! I loved the artwork on the walls and loved the details of the painted water flowing onto the floor. The menu was easy to read but unfortunately, didn't list any ice cream flavors. I'm assuming every option gets their "vanilla" ice cream which is just cream in a bottle. I honestly don't know if it's even flavored and if it is, yikes (more on that). We were greeted by three of the staff, but they weren't very welcoming. The person doing my rolled ice cream did minimal interaction and didn't even look at me when asking a question. It just felt like we were unwanted there. I ordered the Nanner Pudding and my husband ordered Monkey Business. They looked amazing when we got them but the first bite left us wondering why these are so expensive? There's no flavor!! When I saw them make mine with two Nilla Wafer cookies and one slice of banana, I thought maybe the ice cream had banana flavoring (same with my husband who's ice cream was made with a little Nutella and one slice of banana). Both were just...flavorless. How is there an ice cream shop with flavorless ice cream?? I was shocked by this. $10 for a cup is way too much for that. Theres definitely room for improvement here and that starts with training their staff to be more welcoming and the other is to taste test their product before putting it out to the public."

Mama Bird's Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.4 (155) • $$

"Great place to cool down and enjoy ice cream. We ordered a flight since we couldn't make up our minds. Cute shop, and seating inside."

Shake Shack Village District

★★★★☆ 3.5 (17)

"I'm a Shake Shack fan and this was my first visit to the Village District location. I went on a weeknight and it wasn't very busy. I placed my order online ahead of time and while it was a few minutes late, it was hot and correct. My family and I ended up eating outside on one of their sidewalk tables. They had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating while we were there. My son loved the bacon and avocado cheeseburger, while I always opt for the traditional Shack burger. Sometimes simple is just the best! I like their fries, I don't love them. I also do thoroughly enjoy their shakes and love how they have different special flavors every month. Overall a solid spot to grab a burger and order online if you are hoping to cut down on some of the wait!"

Mixed Desserts

★★★★★ 4.7 (62)

"Mixed Desserts is located in MacGregor Village in Cary. The shopping center had plenty of parking and even some 15 minute spots in front of Mixed Desserts. When I walked in it was colorful and inviting with menu boards up and a welcome from the owner. Mixed Desserts offers freshly baked cookies; cookie dough; ice cream; milkshakes; sundaes and cookie sandwiches. Samples are provided of the cookie dough and ice cream. I came for Yelp event but then left with an assortment of cookies and a brownie which have been delicious. The Reeses; Snickerdoodle and Butterfinger are my favorites. I also enjoyed the cookie dough and am looking forward to go back for more as they offer unique flavors."

Louie & Co Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"First off, it's a food truck, not a physical brick & mortar store. That said, the ice cream is VERY good.It's located on side road near a horse farm."

Paleteria La Mexicana

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Incredible array of frozen treats, from popsicles to hand scooped ice cream to mangonadas. They have a good variety of pastries too, and what we tried was delicious. Service behind the counter was very friendly and gave off the warmth you'd expect from a family owned business. Plenty of booth seating to enjoy your dessert before it melts."

MILKLAB - Smoky Hollow

★★★★☆ 4.3 (21)

"Came here for dessert with another couple who recommended this place. It was fun just to watch them prepare the ice cream. The banana with almond milk was delicious and creamy with hot chocolate on the bottom. The ice cream was packed with fresh ingredients and portion was large!"

SaYum Jamaican Food

★★★★☆ 3.9 (43) • $

"Leaving out the "Why the hell am I here?" portion of the story, lets fast forward to food, shall we? *the train & rail systems have more issues than Harper's Weekly**Little did this town with a population slightly north of Bozeman, Montana foresee the rush of delayed travelers before it's early screeching halt. In we poured and the register sang Zippidy Doo Da out of its cash drawer.I sat sipping and supping the delicious brown drippings sauce of Ox Tail marrow, onion and carrot that seductively absorbed into my brown rice, you sexy thing. An unusual suspect of shredded cabbage joined the mix in its own individual to go box compartment. Chunks of tender Ox Tail tipped the scales to a triple digging meal session. Two of the three sessions occurring in the train leaving the fragrant yet pungent sent of Jamacian spices."

Creative Cone

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"Wendell NC is a lovely small authentic NC town which consists of several small shall shops, mainly bars and restaurants. One of those special small little shops is the creative cone, a family-owned frozen dessert business focused on delivering something deliciously unique to main street. Unlike DQ or any convenience store, the ice cream is small batch more delicious than any big box brand. The ideal ice cream shop goes beyond serving delicious frozen treats; it creates an immersive experience that delights customers through visual appeal, enticing aromas, high-quality ingredients, and friendly service. It becomes a place where customers can create cherished memories while indulging in their favorite frozen delights, and this is the focus of the creative cone.The creative cone brings a "build a bear" experience in the form of frozen desserts. They can build a cake or even flavor a soft serve and deliver it in a freshly baked waffle cone with all the fix-ins, without breaking a sweat. Wendell is lucky to have the creative cone, Cheers!"

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"Came here in a Sunday afternoon for some ice cream and it was a wonderful experience! Very clean shop with fresh toppings and thick and creamy ice cream full of flavor. They had dairy free, coconut and salted caramel flavors. Staff is friendly and helpful."

Andia's Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (158) • $$

"Went here for dessert. I was too full, but wanted to try this place. They are nationally known. There was so many flavors! I was in heaven and everything I sampled was good! I decided to get the Rose Pistachio and it was delicious!!! There was a long line but it went by fast. There were seating inside and outside. Also you are able to take a pint of the ice cream, some come prepared with a cooler and ice!! So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try!!!!!"

Fresh Local Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (82)

"Our group was in the mood for late night ice cream. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law live just a few minutes away so we decided to head over to Fresh Local Ice Cream.I decided on a small cup with brookie and birthday cake. Hubby ordered a regular cup with birthday cake and Carolina crunch. All 4 of us loved the ice cream! It was smooth and perfectly sweet. We appreciated their unique and tasty flavors. The birthday cake was the best! Sprinkles and cake crunchies were tough to beat. The brookie was delicious as well, rich chocolate ice cream with brownie and cookie dough pieces. The Carolina crunch was yummy, I will probably get that flavor next time.The staff members were friendly and welcoming. They offered us samples and didn't get cheap with us. My brother-in-law loves samples so he was very happy. He even made another trip later in the week to pick up pints for July 4th weekend. Fresh Local Ice Cream is a must try while in Apex!"

SipCha

★★★★★ 4.6 (140) • $$

"I've visited the Cary location quite a few times and was excited to see this one close by to where I was today. The Apex location is much bigger and more up-to-date in appearance. It's decently sized and bright, lots of seating and the ambiance is fun. The staff are all friendly and quick, even with it being super busy! At this location, they have their usual drink menu, rolled ice cream, macarons, waffles, and they even have cheesecake (which I only saw after I ordered...next time)! Everything was clean here and the staff had a great system to contain a clean and organized area while making drink after drink. I'm obsessed with the Ube Meets Taro drink after my husband ordered one from the last place. The drinks were made exactly as the last time we had them. I'm a forever fan of Sipcha and really hope they expand to Wake Forest in the future!"

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Holly Springs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (16)

"This area already has two close ice cream spots but I was excited to see Fresh open a location in downtown Holly Springs. I ordered a kids scoop of the Carolina Crunch and my husband ordered a small scoop of the Sweet Dark Bliss, both were fantastic selections. I usually order the Butter Pecan but was so glad that I tried another flavor. I can't wait to return."

La Vita Dolce

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $

Boba N Chai

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7)

"Pros:Great location next to Harris TeeterEasy parkingFast, friendly serviceThe Mango Kulfi milk tea was outstanding! Loved the creaminess and flavor of the mango ice creamThe chia like seeds and glass noddles added extra crunchiness to the drink They also have pastries and rolled ice creamGood seatingSo many options to mix and match what you likeCons:A little on the pricer side, but worth itHard to see storefront unless you are in the strip mallPro tip:Really enjoyed this place, especially with the Indian flair that made it extra special. I'd definitely try a Kulfi or employee option!"

Scoops On Main

★★★★★ 4.5 (28) • $

"What a cute place! This ice is really good and a lot of flavors to choose from. This is not homemade ice cream, it is Hersheys. I chose cinnamon bun and brown butter bourbon truffle. So yum! Right next to Yacht Club Brewery so lots of places to sit outside!"

Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (429) • $

"I'll make this one brief. The hype is real and the product more than delivers. Sunni Sky's is nestled out in Angier and giving "no muss, no fuss!" The shop is cash/check only, service is friendly, and the (millions of) flavors are delicious. This ice cream shop has a huge (well deserved) following and is definitely worth repeat visits!"

Yopop Frozen Yogurt

★★★★☆ 4.1 (63)

"Updating my review since it has been a while. We continue to recommend Yopop to others. This frozen yogurt shop is not as modern/updated as similar places in the area. However, it is still serve your own toppings. On one hand this is nice since you can control how much of each topping you want. On the other hand it is less sanitary and increases the chance of cross contamination. Plus, it offers unique frozen yogurt flavors (like taro) and toppings (like mochi). The tarwas running out and one of the toppings was missing a spoon. The employees are friendly and they immediately fixed the taro and got an extra scoop. Prices are about the same as other self serve frozen yogurt establishments. These places are on the pricier end, but okay for the occasional treat. I highly recommend the coconut fro yo and I like that they offer dairy free options. Overall, we continue to have positive experiences here and recommend it to others!"

Vida Dulce

★★★★☆ 3.8 (11)

"I tried Vida Dulce 3 years ago in Cary for the first time (via YES event!) and absolutely fell in love!! I hadn't been in a while because they're so far from me now that I'm back in Clayton. Well, it's like they read my mind because they just opened a new location in Clayton a couple of months ago!I initially had my mind set on getting the mangonada but ended up getting the Gansito Shake because Gansito is my favorite Mexican snack and why wouldn't I get that?!! It was soooo good to say the least! I can't wait to go back to try more!What we tried:- Strawberry Banana Paleta- Gansito Shake- Churros Split with Chocolate, Stawberry, and GANSITO"

Vida Dulce

★★★★★ 4.6 (202) • $$

"It was a hot day and we wanted to cool it up with some ice creams ! Good location in Cary .. they have seats inside to sit and eat. Nice interiors .. service was average . Not much crowd but it takes them time to take orders and deliver . They have lots of options . Ice creams , churros , sweet corn cups , milkshakes , cola sticks , slushy , fried plantains etc .. they were taking orders in Spanish and I didn't know :) asked for a strawberry fresh ice cream but ended up getting a strawberry with cream ! Kid got ice cream and it was good . Wanted to give 3.5 stars but gave a 4 ! Overall a OK experience ."

Coffee Lodge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (76)

"Cute spot! Decently quick for the small place that it is. It's was nice to see that they have smoothies and such if you've already had too much coffee for the day."

JT's Creamery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (32)

"Not bad. I've been sort of doing a Triangle Tour of ice cream spots. I just happened to land here after hitting up Lovegrass Kitchen. It's a good one/two punch.The Salted Caramel scoop was okay. It didn't do much for me and I routinely enjoy that flavor. The Butter Pecan, however, was excellent. Not a lot of love from the inside. But I guess not every place has to have a friendly atmosphere. Also, it's almost time to get off work as I write this, so there's that. I won't burn them on stars. The ice cream and location are enough to recommend taking a look.A."

Nancy Jo's Homemade

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24) • $$

"Small, local Cafe in quaint part of Clayton. My chicken salad sandwich had the sweetest tomato known to mankind. The pasta salad was tasty but the amazing part was the chocolate cake. They offer a range of cakes and pies that leaves your mouth watering Love that they also have outside picnic tables. Plus they offer a full range of Hershey ice cream flavors."

Andy's Frozen Custard

★★★★☆ 3.8 (18)

"Man, this is my favorite location! Number one, we were so stoked when we found out that an Andy's ice cream was moving on this side of town, this place is always rocking with customers, the staff are always helpful, and the ice cream is top-tier. We can fight all day about who has the best ice cream but on this side of town, it's gonna be Andy's!"

The Parlour

★★★★★ 4.5 (727) • $

"Great location for this awesome ice cream shop....nice big space inside with lots of seating . Outside there are lots of spots to sit and eat, or walk around. They have a ton of neat flavors, and milkshakes, Affogato, floats, sundaes , cookies, and toppings for your ice cream. You get teenagers serving you so don't expect super friendly service. We all tried different things in our group, I had the Vietnamese coffee in a cup with a sugar cone on top, this was creamy, great coffee flavor, and I had a nice big scoop even for a small. Also the toasted coconut oreo my gluten free friend loved with sone rainbow sprinkles. The strawberry cookie gravel, was an interesting fruity mix with bits of choc chips and cookies crumbs. The salted butter caramel, also nice strong caramel creaminess. Also the Affogato was a nice wake up call with some super good espresso poured over vanilla . Yum. We all loved every sweet drop of this ice cream. I love a local ice cream parlor. I appreciated that it wasn't all that modern, but truly more a parlor!"

The Cookie People

★★★★☆ 4.3 (17) • $

"Food Truck Time: The Cookie People at Cary's Downtown ChowdownThe variety of cookies that this food truck offered was a good selection. I tried the butterscotch caramel and it was just okay, I would pick a different one next time. You can order 1 cookie for $2.50 or 5 for $10. I was not impressed with the service, the people working the truck were not very friendly or welcoming."

Flavors Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (31)

"Fun, bright and festive decor for the ice cream shop. The polite and welcoming staff here. The staff are helpful and made great suggestions for my unusual request for a cone to go. I appreciated them for accommodating this and thinking quickly on their toes. I enjoyed my two scoops of Birthday Cake. I made a cone once I was home. Nice treat on my patio during a hot summer day. Great tasting ice cream. I plan to revisit Flavors again. I went all in with dairy this day but hoping for vegan choices to be a future option."

Champloo Desserts

★★★★★ 4.7 (64) • $$

"What a fun spot! After seeing the photos on Yelp, I knew I had to head in with my son. We went on a Saturday early afternoon and they got busy quickly. The only downside was there was only one employee working, I believe he was the owner. So the wait did get really long for folks since he had to do everything at once. Making the rolled ice cream definitely takes a hot minute so it isn't the fastest experience. I love how they put the stools in front of the rolled ice cream window so that kids can watch the fun. My son loved standing up there and seeing his ice cream get made. The owner was great at engaging with my son while he rolled the ice cream. The ice cream itself was creamy and tasty. Our favorite was probably the strawberry! I didn't try any boba tea on this visit, but I would certainly give it a try the next time I am in."