The Upstate is known for its culinary offerings, which includes ice cream! But with so many options to choose from, where should you go? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best ice cream shops in the Upstate to help you decide where to go the next time you need to cool off with a sweet treat!
The Best Ice Cream in Upstate SC
Besto
1606 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621
Besto has been open in Anderson for 70 years! Over the years, very little has changed, they still use the same recipes to make their ice cream and other items on their menu! Besto is your classic American eatery, the interior has kept it’s vintage look over the years. Though you can order an assortment of different foods from this restaurant you have to end your meal with some of their ice cream!
Crème Shack
120 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Crème Shack, in the heart of downtown Greenville, is known for its rolled ice cream! Their Crème is made daily in small batches with fresh ingredients. It’s a really cool experience watching them make the rolled ice cream right in front of you!
Dillard’s Farm & Ice Cream Parlor
500 S Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC 29650
Dillard’s is celebrating 25 years of serving ice cream to the upstate this year! Dillard’s has a great variety of hard scoop ice cream! And as the name implies, they also sell produce in a separate part of the building. One thing to keep in mind is that they don’t accept cards, so don’t forget to bring your cash!
Hub City Scoops
158 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Hub City Scoops in downtown Spartanburg, opened up for business in 2016. They serve 28 flavors of ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Madison, Wisconsin; they are the only shop in South Carolina to carry the brand! They offer an ice cream flight, where you get to try 4 different scoops of ice cream on a wooden paddle!
Ice Cream Station
125 S Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
The Ice Cream Station, a small, one-room train depot in Simpsonville, is a seasonal walk-up stand serving ice cream, shakes, smoothies, and other sweet frozen treats!
Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe
123 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
If you want to enjoy the authentic Italian experience while you eat your gelato, then Luna Rosa is the place to be! Luna Rosa is owned and operated by 4 family members, which gives the place a homely feel; they are known for their service! They have over 20 flavors of gelato to choose from which gives you a perfect excuse to visit them often!
Molly and Myles Ice Cream
3225 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Molly and Myles Ice Cream is definitely the most unique shop in the Upstate! They pride themselves on being a little weird (but that makes them awesome)! Their interior is brightly decorated with a lot of comic book-themed memorabilia! There is an art wall where kids can hang up their creative pieces! The creativity doesn’t end at the decor, the ice cream selection and presentation is something to behold!
Pickwick Pharmacy
3219 Augusta Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
The Pickwick Pharmacy has been around since 1947; It is still run and operated by the same family! They are one of the only locally owned, non-chain pharmacies in SC. If you are waiting for your prescription or just want a quick lunch, stop by the soda fountain. They serve simple sandwiches, hot dogs, shakes, ice cream, and other drinks!
Pink Mama’s Ice Cream
2551 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Pink Mama’s Ice Cream has multiple locations spread throughout the upstate and even their own ice cream truck! The bright pink logo and exterior (North Pleasantburg location) makes them hard to miss when traveling down the road. Be sure to try one of their original waffle cones when selecting from their expansive list of ice cream flavors!
Rocky Moo
100 E Main St R4, Spartanburg, SC 29306
What makes Rocky Moo unique from other ice cream shops in Upstate SC is that they specialize in ice cream sandwiches! First, you select your top and bottom from a selection of fresh-baked cookies and brownies, then you select the ice cream to go in between. Add a couple of toppings and you have yourself a delicious ice cream sandwich!
Spill the Beans
531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Spill the Beans has one of the best locations in downtown Greenville, overlooking the Reedy River Falls! This gourmet coffee house is known for its amazing ice cream. Choose from chocolate or vanilla ice cream then select mix-ins to create unique flavors!
The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats
108 N Main St, Six Mile, SC 29682
The Scoop is located in the quaint town of Six Mile, SC. This family-owned and operated shop proudly serves Hershey’s Ice Cream. The shop has a nice outdoor sitting area with plenty of games and activities! They are a great place to visit after a day at one of the nearby lakes!
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