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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.0 (68 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream
    Jordan B.

    After grabbing lunch on a Saturday afternoon, stopped at Bruster's for some dessert. It was my first time here, so there were many choices in the menu. It was a hot summer day, so instead of ice cream, I opted for the Mango Dragon Fruit sorbet and it was great! There were a handful of people waiting in line and many decided to sit outside in the benches and enjoy their ice cream in a sunny day. Did the same! Bruster's is a refreshing option on a warm, sunny day!

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    Neema B.

    First time at Brusters. I've passed by some of the locations multiple times without stopping in. When we arrived, there was a short line that moved really quickly. I ordered a Heath toffee ice cream in a waffle cone, but hubby's mango dragonfruit sorbet was ready before mine, and I tasted it then changed my mind! It was really creamy, sweet and good. I wouldn't have put sorbet in a cone, but my initial order was ice cream so I left that part of my order as-is. We sat outside and ate our treats, there are several benches beside the building which allow for social distancing. I'd definitely return.

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    Dan M.

    This is a real ice cream shop where you order outside at the window. Kilwin's in Birkdale is also good but this ice cream is better at a cheaper price. I enjoy getting ice cream with my son and sitting on the bench. The service is great but the Kids size is super small. Small is the perfect size--not too much, not too little. I've also been into this thing where I don't get any toppings so I can actually taste the ice cream. This works great at Bruster's, which is a good sign. Recommended for great ice cream and overall experience.

    Ice cream and other treats contain MILK!
    Daniel P.

    The ice cream part is exactly what you expect from Bruster's: scoopy, creamy, melty on a warm summer evening as it waits in the bag until you finish the hotdog, fries, and Coke® which is a little disappointing until you remember it's New York's famous-est brand. Onions + kraut + mustard match up well on a soft fresh bun but deserve better meats. Use the two-prong spud sticker and keep your fingers clean while eating your crinkle-cuts. Be aware of cars coming up the drive-thru on the left! Two windows to place your order but the other one is usually faster. Ample seating going right, bunch of benches as you pass the coin-op kiddie-go-rounds then three or four tables around back. Miss J is obviously not from around here - sounds like from across the pond, Denver? Hickory? London? - regardless, she's thorough and pleasant.

    Strawberry shortcake
    Jenn S.

    Bruster's was soooo good! I really loved it. The strawberry shortcake was amazing and the hot dog was super good! Great quality ice cream! Love this place!

    Great Ice Cream
    Bill W.

    Bring your own bananas Sort of a joke but it's real. Friend from Ohio came down and we went out for Ice Cream, she wanted a banana split and they told here that the only way she could get it was to bring her own banana. At one time, the menu even reflected that. In any case, it's a great place for Ice Cream. More flavors than I can count with great service. Nothing better than to get a cone ( I don't like the cups), go to one of the side tables on a hot summer day and chill out. A great experience

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    Yuck!!!! Ice cream is always soft and bees are everywhere. You can't sit outside!!!!! Pretty bad!!!

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    Ice cream was delicious and loved the atmosphere! No bathrooms so be mindful of that, but great place for some fair style eats!

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    Fresh and so many flavors ! Fast friendly service and run with a Nathan's dog with your cone .

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    Delicious ice cream and great service! Something for everyone here, the vegan flavors made with oat milk are great too.

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    Great ice cream and the employees are awesome! They are always smiling and upbeat! Regular customer at this location!

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    Large scoops of yummy ice cream! They also offer nondairy options, coconut ice "cream" and pineapple or strawberry daiquiri ice freezes!

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    Super friendly and fast. Ice cream is delicious and they give you so much I could barely finish my small waffle cone.

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    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Cornelius

    Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Cornelius

    4.4(30 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Arrived on a Tuesday night close to closing time. There were 4 of us. Service was at the window and…read morepretty quick. Portions were huge. They are located in a basic strip mall so not much for ambience / character. The mint chocolate chip ice cream lacked depth of flavor but was still pretty good. What I really didn't like - the young girl that made my ice cream cone held the cone over the garbage can to add the chocolate sprinkles. And I mean almost in the garbage can. Hopefully it is a dedicated can for such work. If not... yikes. The cone was excellent.

    On a trip this past summer to the Charlotte/Concord/Kannapolis area, we stopped at this Handel's…read morelocation for some ice cream on our way out of town. We used to have a Handel's location closer to us, and we miss it greatly, so we make sure to stop anytime we are near one! Handel's is located in a strip mall-type area, in a corner unit. Specifically, it is located right off of 77 and W Catawba Avenue. There is plenty of parking for the complex, so that will not be an issue. The store has plenty of visible signage to point you in the right direction. Our visit was on a Thursday evening in July, a little after 8:00 PM. There were several groups enjoying ice cream, but there was not an overwhelming line. I believe we only had two or three people in front of us before we were able to order. The area outside of the store is not overwhelmingly large, but they have a roped-off area to show where the line should form to avoid it spilling into the dining areas. Some Handel's locations have an inside, but this location is completely outdoors. So, to place your order you simply walk up to the windows, and can then enjoy their patio seating or take your items to-go. When you approach the windows, you will see all of the signage, menu items, and flavors. The flavors were located on a sandwich board on the ground, which made it difficult to see if you were not directly in front of the windows. I could see this being a challenge if there was a long line, as one would not be able to see the flavor lists until right before ordering. We were waited on by a few of the staff members. Since it was not that busy when we ordered, they seemed to be splitting duties. My fiance ordered a Small Cake Cone of Key Lime Pie, and I got a 4 Scoop Sampler with Frosted Animal Cookie, Monkey Business, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, and Blue Moon. I thought the scoops on the 4 Scoop were somewhat small, but no complaints other than that. Additionally, we ordered a Dogster for our dog, and of course he loved it! Personally, the Frosted Animal Cookie was the only flavor I had not tried previously. It was alright...it is very sweet and truthfully did not remind me much of the cookie (besides the actual inclusions of animal cookies in the ice cream). It was made well, but just personally not for me. I have had all of the other flavors before, and they were all great. I love the uniqueness of Blue Moon, and also how refreshing Key Lime Pie always is. Since it was such a nice night, we enjoyed our ice cream on the patio. I love the lights they have strung up over the seating. There were probably around 5 to 6 tables, and a few benches around the perimeter of the patio. I am not sure how busy this location gets, but I could see there being a lack of seating during peak business times. However, we had no issue grabbing a table to sit at during this visit. I thought the prices were in line with what I would expect from a Handel's. Being that I am not from this area, it is hard to say if it is in line with other ice cream shops in the area. For all three of our items, it was around $15 with tax. My only complaint is that the Dogster was $3, which seems high. The staff were friendly and conversational. Since there was no line, I was talking with the one staff member about the Handel's that used to be near us, and enjoyed learning more about this particular location through our conversation. Overall, we enjoyed checking out a Handel's location we had never been to before. This is in a nice area, has plenty of parking, is clean, and has a nice atmosphere. My only critiques were the positioning for the flavors in relation to the line, pricing on some items, and the portion of the 4 Scoop Sampler. However, do not let that deter you from stopping here for a sweet treat if you are in the area!

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    Carolina Cones

    4.5(78 reviews)
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    This is such a fun spot for ice cream, especially with kids! They have a huge variety of flavors,…read moreincluding regular ice cream, soft serve, and dairy-free/lactose-free options. I also loved the different cone choices--they made getting ice cream feel a little more special. There are plenty of toppings if you order a sundae or cup, so it's easy to customize. The only downside was that they wouldn't put the dairy-free ice cream into a cone, even though it seemed like it could have easily been transferred since it was already pre packaged in a cup that they scooped. The dairy-free cookies & cream was also a little icy compared to the regular ice cream. Overall, it's a great family-friendly spot to cool off on a hot day. The quarter machines with toys and games, plus the small outdoor merry-go-round for little ones, make it an extra fun stop.

    Oooh... unfortunately it's really good…read more And I don't know if this is a "controversial" take or common knowledge but god this is so much better than Bruesters in every way. It would be crazy to compare the hard, thick-ass Bruester's chud to the classic smooth 'scream stylings of Carolina Cones. The crazy lighting inside, the train that goes around ceiling, all the 25 cent to $1 machines, and the swinging hook game outside. There's so much to love about this place. And sure, you can get a literal cherry on top, but the proverbial cherry on top are the classic tubes that play outside that make a summer night feel cinematic.

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