When at Clemson, stop by 55 Exchange for ice cream and take home some bleu cheese. It's a Clemson tradition. I do miss the days where the ice cream was in the cattle barn but the flavor is still oh so good. Just know they do have special hours on gameday so that the employees can enjoy the games. read more

55 Exchange - Orange passion and mint chocolate chip - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

We learned about this place as my fiancé had a lovely conversation with someone in the plane that gave us a whole list of places to explore and he said we MUST try Clemson ice cream. I'm so happy we did and so are the kids. I love the concept of students being involved with this ice cream shop and having fun twists on the flavors. Service was great and friendly! You immediately smell the sweetness and waffle cones. I loved my ice cream and the kids loved their strawberry flavor and cookies and cream flavor. Parking definitely was very tricky to get to this place but so worth it. read more

55 Exchange - Tiger oatmeal cookie with raisins - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

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Only lace to get Lemon Ice cream and it's freshly made by Dairy Science students and staff

Maybe you already know that Clemson's ice cream has won nationwide accolades. That should be enough, but if you're one of those people that needs a personal recommendation, I'm here for you! Hubby remembers fondly his days at Clemson, when any leftover ice cream was brought to the canteen at the end of the day, and given to the students. So, today, the granddaughter and I joined him to enjoy a huge banana split. It may have appeared that three starved people had happened on a boat of ice cream. The words "feeding frenzy" come to mind. Yes, it was that good. If I thought I could get away with it, I would want to visit this store every time I travel through. But that might produce a much heavier me. Sigh. But I digress. For many years, Clemson has also been known for its Bleu Cheese, so make sure to check out the bleu cheese offerings when you're there. And there are some great T-shirts available for purchase. So ... Visit this world class ice cream shop, at the world class Clemson University. You will thank me. read more

55 Exchange - Yeah, it was enough for THREE of us! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Delicious! Made on campus and its a must try! They also have dairy free ice cream and its amazing!! read more

55 Exchange - Dairy free ice cream - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

It's ok. They're fast and have friendly staff and great flavor selection but the ice cream itself is only okay. Tends to be weirdly soft (not quite soft serve but softer than normal), not very creamy, and has a lot of ice crystals in it. However this can be mitigated by getting a milkshake. Highly recommend those. read more

It's Clemson Ice Cream, y'all! Here is the blurb from the official College or Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: "Clemson ice cream has been a tradition since the 1920s and, thanks to a generous gift from the class of 1955, has continued to be a valued part of the Clemson Experience. Their gift has enabled operations to be completely student-run and student-focused, allowing students to develop skills in food processing, packaging, and retail. The Class of 1955 has enabled Clemson ice cream to remain a valued tradition for the Clemson Family's next generation of Tigers!" All I can say is that it is very good, very creamy and I have enjoyed it since my days as an undergrad at Clemson. Typically, I will get a "banana milkshake" which is vanilla ice cream, a banana and (of course) whole milk. Why mess around? The banana makes it healthy, right? A regular sized milkshake is around $4.50. Highly recommended. Also, the infamous Clemson Blue Cheese is sold here! read more

If I were a Clemson student, I'd totally be haunting this campus ice cream parlor. I'd get an A in upper level ice cream eating, no doubt. This is a unique dessert shop in that it's student-run; students make the ice cream on campus for '55 Exchange and profits go towards student education and training. My Clemson alum friend was saying that the milk comes from Clemson cows. The website didn't say anything about that, but I'm sure it was true back in the old days if not at present. After waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes (!!!), it was time to order. The ice cream at '55Exchange was relatively inexpensive, at least to someone who's used to big city prices. Three generous scoops [supposedly 12 oz.] were $3.79 total without tax. Samples were freely distributed upon request. The mint chocolate chip was full of minty-ness and chippy-ness, though the glaring greenish hue was slightly too unnatural for my preference. The coffee was just how you want coffee--strong and tasty. And the Tiger Boulevard sported roadblock-sized sea salt fudge chunks that made me feel as content as when there is basically zero traffic and all the other drivers are competent and polite. If you heart blue cheese, you can find it for sale in various configurations in a self-serve fridge off to the side. The wedge of 8 ounces ($8.49) was pretty tasty. Be aware that the cheese is on the moist side and extremely soft. Unopened, it will stay fresh for 3 months stored in the fridge or freezer. Fun cheesy fact from clemson.edu/bluecheese: "The first Clemson University Blue Cheese was cured in Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel in 1941." Cool! read more

55 Exchange - Three scoops are $3.79. That's coffee ice cream in both cups! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

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I got the mint chocolate chip milkshake and was hitting hard on a hot summer day. Nice locale with other food options nearby and the Hendrix building is a piece of marvelous architecture. Came with a group and they got our orders quick and easy and we left promptly. read more

Super friendly staff and amazing Clemson-made ice cream!! There are a lot of unique flavors to try, as well as the typical ice cream flavors. It's a cute little ice cream shop on the east side of campus, and there is visitor parking very close by. You can get ice cream and sit at one of the tables outside or go for a walk around campus. They also have smoothies, milkshakes, and other cold treats! And they sell Clemson blue cheese here too!! read more

There is a decent amount of flavors and lots of things on the menu. The cookies and cream ice cream was decent, and the waffle cone was pretty good. The prices are low and serving sizes are big, so that was very good. This place is good for a treat, but nothing that will blow you out of the water. Overall pretty good read more

Very high quality ice cream. Outdoor seating on a pretty area of clemson's campus. Note, if you are not showing up as a student, you will probably have to pay a meter to park nearby. read more

Great Ice cream. Really nice staff. Unique flavors sometimes offered that you can't get many places and it's on the beautiful Clemson University campus. read more

This is actually the best ice cream shop I have ever visited! The flavors are just outstanding here and the portions are extremely large for the price that you pay. The apple pie ice cream tastes just like a homemade apple pie and the waffle cones are hand dipped and absolutely delicious. The price is quite good for what you receive and there is hardly any wait time. The ice cream is from Clemson cows made by the students of Clemson for the students. This place is really outstanding and I definitely recommend visiting after game day or right when you come into town on a Friday evening. I will definitely be coming back here for years to come. read more

55 Exchange - Chocolate and sprinkle dipped waffle cone bearing a scoop of apple pie and golden tiger ice cream. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Always a great experience and the ice cream is some of the best! My favorite is the Chocolate Cookies and Cream The store is run by Clemson students and is an opportunity for them to work and learn. They offer cup, cones, shakes and sundaes. They always have about 15-20 flavors to choose from on a daily basis. They have a menu of set flavors that they have all the time then another set of flavors that they rotate in and out. Of course, during specific holidays they will rotate those favorites in as well. A must if you are visiting Clemson! Go Tigers! read more

The Apple Pie was a perfect flavor after the visitor tour. It's made by students with Clemson love. read more

55 Exchange - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

When I was little the Exchange use to be in this dumpy little building on campus. My dad would take my sisters and I there for one thing... mint chocolate chip milkshakes. I remember my sister (now 26) sitting on a brown brick wall drinking her milkshake with half of it on her face. Served with a heaping scoop of loving nostalgia, the Exchange has been a family favorite for decades! The lemon custard and mint chocolate chip are worth the small fortune that I have to spend in enough lactose pills to consume it. Waffle cones are fresh, but again those milkshakes are the stuff of dreams. Don't take my word for it! Go get some for yourself and support the students who run and make the goodness that is Clemson ice cream. read more

We stopped in for some game day ice cream with friends of ours. They said its a tradition. So we couldnt say no. There was a pretty good line when we got there. Maybe 40 people ahead of us. Took us about 20-25 minutes to get through. But was not an issue since we knew it was hand dipped and was going to be a little wait. I got a scoop of Butter pecan on a fresh made waffle cone. And I must say it was the best i have ever had. Delicious!! read more

Honestly have never had a bad experience here. They have such a wide variety of flavors and if you live in or are visiting the clemson area it's a must have!! My only dissatisfaction is in their hours, I wish they were open for longer periods of time throughout the week! read more

Great place to get your sweet fix and the smell of the waffle cones will keep you coming back.

I love the '55 Exchange! It's my absolute favorite spot on campus to get a quick sweet bite any time of the day.

Awesome little ice cream shop on the Clemson University campus. I had the chocolate bar ice cream. It's chocolate ice cream with a mix of chopped candy bars in it. It was great. My mother loved the smoothie she had. When we were there, the two students working were food service majors. I highly recommend supporting this enterprise. read more

They are one of the few dessert shops around the Clemson area, and they do their job very well - all their ice cream are hand made as well as their waffle cones, which fills the whole Hendrix building with the aroma of waffle cone. One of my favorite flavors here is the mint. I highly suggest you stop by if you are near whether you're a student, parent, or visitor. read more

Discovered this awesome place after exploring Clemson on a rainy day. We have now visited twice and every flavor that has been tried and shared has been amazing. From milkshakes to waffle cones, you can taste the quality ingredients. Well run by students. Regardless of the drive, well worth the visit. read more

Good ice cream that feels like it is a part of the Clemson experience. Good ice cream that tastes fresh!

Enter this wing of Hendrix center & you'll be welcomed by the warm smell of freshly made waffle cones. That's how I know I'm nearing '55 exchange. I've frequented this place as a student....loved it then...love it now. 4 years & it still tastes the same. They have a great selection of flavors & all of them tastes good. Some of my favorites are Apple pie, black cherry & mint choco chip. I was happy to see some new flavours this visit & I enjoyed my loca mocha as well. I've had the ice cream milk shake before & that's very good well. read more

55 Exchange - Loca mocha & apple pie ice cream - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

This is a really cool concept. We were on a campus tour and our guide raves about the quality and spoke adoringly about how the product is linked to the academic work of the students. This is a really cool example of authentic student work coupled with consumer based research and development. I had the mint chip! It was an excellent ice cream with exceptional taste. read more

One of the best Chocolate Ice Cream I have ever had! All the ingredients are sourced locally of course, and mixed daily. You can tell the difference from what you get here and what you get at other more expensive ice cream parlors. Great value for your money One of the best kept secrets around, okay maybe not really since everyone who goes to Clemson knows about it. read more

Finally got to try 55 exchange, every time i was visiting my daughter it wasn't open but this last time it was yeah!! So good ! read more

55 Exchange - Mint chocolate chip in a d'lish sugar cone !! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

Came here to tour the school from CT. Excited to compare the ice cream to UConns but they locked the doors at 5:30. Closed at 6:00 Kind of a disappointment . Missed out on the whole experience read more

There is no ice cream like Clemson ice cream!!!! I am lactose and I don't care I will suffer Clemson ice cream is that good....

'55 Exchange was the perfect way to top off a great Clemson tour. My family and I enjoyed our ice cream in a shaded area outside the student union and admired the bustle of the campus. My apple pie flavored ice cream on a waffle cone was the perfect balance of sweet and cinnamon-y. My dad and brother enjoyed their butter pecan, and my mom raved about her black raspberry. Everything tasted fresh, local, and made with care. '55 Exchange is also an amazing way to support university. Since agriculture students run the shop, paying them a visit really gives back to the Clemson community and helps to prepare students for the future. I would reccomend '55 Exchange for anybody looking to enhance their experience and get a feel for student life at Clemson. read more

I llllooooooovvvvveeeee ice cream, and I love a good value proposition. This little store in the student union gets high marks for both! I got a waffle cone with two flavors and it only set me back $4! Not to mention the scoops were ginormous, and very tasty to boot! It's no gelato or Turkish ice cream, but for the combo, without the snobby artisan message, this place gets the three thumbs up! A must try if you like ice cream and you are in Clemson! read more

Excellent fresh ice cream and froyo! Daily made waffle cones!!! And they made BLUE CHEESE! If you're visiting the Clemson Univeristy campus please treat yourself! read more

The best freakin' ice cream! The lemon custard ice cream was so delicious as was the vanilla malt. My husband and daughter also enjoyed their selections. We were at Clemson university for orientation and stopped here for ice cream or malts 3 times. We will surely return. read more

The ice cream is great BUT I'm giving '55 Exchange 3 stars because of what I (and some other patrons) experienced tonight. We showed up at 5:50 to get ice cream, they "close at 6". We were locked out on purpose, employees ignoring us, and even telling some other patrons who WERE served they would be angry if they let us in. Completely unprofessional. Serve your loyal customers and don't be jerks. You WILL lose business, there are other places to purchase ice cream. I'm extremely disappointed. read more

Ice cream was good. Customer service was terrible.... I asked for sprinkles on my ice cream and the lady looked at me, shook her head and said "no." I mentioned something again and she said "we don't serve toppings on game day." Mind you, we were the only ones in there and I was looking right at the sprinkle container behind her. It would not have been hard. So, not only do they close at 6/6:30 on saturdays, they don't serve toppings during the short 3 hours they are open on game day. They also locked their doors a few minutes before closing and watched several people come to their doors, knock, and walk away. I will stick with Spill the Beans next time. read more

After hearing about the Clemson Blue Cheese, I decided to go out of my way and buy some. Found the cheese, bought some and of course, they had no ice to help keep it cool. The young woman at the cashiers station said they ran out. Went to the fast food area to grovel for some ice and could get some. If this is the only dang place you can buy this stuff, perhaps thinking about the whole marketing approach could be beneficial. As well, the labels do not stick well. The ice cream was nothing special. This could be a great learning experience for the students. read more