The art of the scoop: Where to find the best local ice cream🍦
Ditch the boring ice cream! The real adventure is seeking out incredible scoops. The world of frozen delights is a treasure chest overflowing with flavor and fun, and a select few shops have risen above the rest. These champions wowed with their one-of-a-kind creations and devotion to the art of crafting ice cream.
Andia's Homemade Ice Cream
Andia's is a multiple Voters' Choice Award Winner for best ice cream! Since opening their first location in Cary in 2017, they have opened a second Cary shop and just announced plans to open in their first Raleigh location - in the Iron Works mixed-use development building. Andia's is also known for its unique ice cream flavors (like lemon basil sorbet and baklava) and sundaes (like the warm doughnut ice cream sundae) and giant milkshakes!
Address: 10120 Green Level Church Road #208 in Cary and 1008 Ryan Road in Cary.
Two Roosters Ice Cream
Two Roosters is also known for creative ice cream flavors like margarita, blackberry hibiscus and butterscotch haystack. Of course, their classic flavors are amazing too! This multiple Voters' Choice Award winner for best ice cream just keeps growing and has a location in Wake Forest.
Address: 7713 Lead Mine Road #49 in Raleigh, 215 E Franklin St. in Raleigh and 4025 Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh, 800 Taylor St. in Durham and Wake Forest.
Bold Batch Creamery LLC
Bold Batch Creamery LLC is a small-batch ice cream producer located in Raleigh. They specialize in handcrafted, super-premium ice cream made with high-quality ingredients. They operate out of a commissary kitchen, churning out creative flavors including Oreo Borealis, Peanut Butter Cookie, Strawberry Shortcake and so much more. For ice cream lovers seeking the best, Bold Batch Creamery is a must-try.
Address: 2116 New Bern Ave Suite H, Raleigh.
Sisters II Ice Cream
Sisters II Ice Cream scoops up happiness with a delightful selection of flavors! They churn out all their ice cream in-house, ensuring fresh taste and quality. While they don't have a constantly rotating selection by the pint like some shops, they do feature seasonal specialties alongside their classic favorites.
Sisters II Ice Cream started with a dream. Deborah Davis longed for a mobile ice cream business. When Kay Wood, co-owner of Sister's Cake "N Cream" trailer, sadly passed away, Rose Allen, the other co-owner, decided to sell. Deborah, wanting to honor Kay's memory and the "Sisters" legacy, bought the trailer. Sisters II Ice Cream was born, symbolizing a new chapter that keeps the spirit of the original business alive.
Address: 108 S Market St, Benson.
Celtic Creamery JOCO
Celtic Creamery is a fusion of an Irish and American desire to bring this truly unique ice cream across the Atlantic from Ireland to the USA. They use fresh cream and all-natural ingredients to craft a daily selection of 14 rotating ice cream flavors. Craving something more? Pair your scoop with a hot, made-to-order donut, a decadent sundae, or a classic banana split. They also offer refreshing Celtic blend coffee, milkshakes, and pints to go, so you can enjoy our deliciousness at home.
Address: 257 N.C. Highway 210 in Smithfield.
BONUS local ice cream shops
Here are some BONUS local ice cream shops in the Triangle to cool you down this summer:
- FRESH. Local Ice Cream on 6033 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC is an independent shop scooping housemade ice cream in many flavors.
- Amorino Gelato - Raleigh on 137 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC serves gelato. Gelato is denser than ice cream and has a richer flavor because it has less air whipped into it.
- Flavors Ice cream on 2831 Jones Franklin Rd, is another option with a 4.4 star rating.
- Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams on 2014 Cameron St, Raleigh, NC is a chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
