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Artisan Ice Cream Shops in Charleston, SC

Looking for real ice cream in Charleston? These 11 local ice cream across Charleston and nearby South Carolina are the artisan spots — no chains, just the good stuff.

1. Freddo Artisan Ice Cream

☆ Rate · 239 ½ King Street

8. Pelican's SnoBalls Artisan Ice Cream

☆ Rate · 1723 Ashley River Road

9. Ye Olde Fashioned Cafe & Ice Cream Artisan Ice Cream

☆ Rate · 474 Savannah Highway

10. Yobe Frozen Yogurt Frozen Yogurt

☆ Rate · Charleston, SC

11. Ye Ole Fashioned Artisan Ice Cream

☆ Rate · Charleston, SC

Ice cream in Charleston: the local scoop

Where's the best ice cream in Charleston?

The shops above are the independent, small-batch spots in and around Charleston — no chains. The order reflects community ratings, so the more people rate, the better it gets. Tried one? Give it a rating.

Gelato, custard, or classic scoop?

Use the category chips to filter Charleston shops by gelato, frozen custard, soft serve, sorbet and dairy-free, and rolled ice cream — whatever you're craving.

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This directory is built from open data and grows with the community. If a great Charleston scoop shop isn't listed, add it here.

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