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I got a triple scoop of their homemade ice cream and they were all delicious! The cobblestone was chocolate with peanut butter and nuts; mocha chip was chocolate coffee ice cream with big chocolate pieces; and the 4 C's which was chocolate ice cream with big chunks of real cherries and chocolate chip pieces! Yum!! So decadent.
We came by yesterday and ordered chocolate ice cream on a waffle cone.the place was packed but the line moved very quickly. The ice cream is homemade and delicious. The attendants were very helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop looked nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We forgot to take a pic of the ice cream yesterday.
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior design resembling an old school ice cream "shoppe" is nicely retro & cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In a good location in C'ville's downtown pedestrian mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good selection of ice cream flavors. Prices are pretty high (kind of tourist-centric high) & flavor of my cherry vanilla was underwhelming although it was quite creamy. Our 6 grandchildren enjoyed it so, that's what mattered to us.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUTTER PECAN IVE EVER HAD!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bob Rossin' in the corner was such a vibe and the overall feel of the place was very vintage custard feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
In my little Charlottesville crawl, we ended up at Chaps in downtown for some dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is super cute, arguably what you'd probably think of when someone says "an ice cream shop" from movies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got a single scoop of pistachio that had a great creamy texture, but the flavor felt artificial. There were so many flavors that looked like they had great potential so I was a little disappointed. I'd come back to try another flavor and also the waffle cone at this Charlottesville classic, though!
Passed by this ice cream shop and I saw their seasonal peach ice cream that I had to try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk into the shop, it had a lot of original decorations and definitely brought you back in time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ice cream had a great peach flavor that didn't taste super artificial like other peach flavored things. Perfect texture, with a great balance between the sweetness and slightly tart peach. The older lady inside was also very friendly and adorable! A great ice cream shop that's been serving Charlottesville for the past 35 years!
We had been traveling all day, drove for close to 5 hours and had a rest stop lunch. So by 5 pm in the evening when we reached our destination we were starving and need to eat something. Thats when we saw this really cool old timey ice cream parlor in the middle of downtown district and thought to ourselves, well its destiny! Stepping in, the ambience was as you'd expect. Flashy neon signs, old timey seating and everything was perfect. The price range was reasonable too along with their selection of flavors. The servers were helping as people walked in and asking if they would like to taste. I tasted 3 different flavors and decided to go with the coffee raspberry and chocolate walnut. We got our ice cream quickly in a cup with 1 scoop of each and in no time we were chowing it down. But by the time we got half through we realised it hadn't really satiated us. The ice cream tasted good but it was just that. The chocolate one had melted really quickly for some reason while the coffee was still in tact, so now we had milk along with some coffee ice cream floating. For the initial wow factor of this place, we were left dissatisfied with ice cream we got. Maybe it was just one of those days.
It is a cute shop with vintage diner feels that I found really nice. The staff was nice, and their ice cream flavours were also unique and tasty. But my issue was with the consistency of the ice cream itself. One minute out of the store and our chocolate ice cream was already creating a puddle in the cup. So even if it tasted great, the ice cream didn't really satisfy my appetite.
Must Try: 4Cs, Golden Nugget. Baseline Test: Pistachio All the ice cream is made in house everyday! They go through so much ice cream that the ice cream stays fresh. As many people have mentioned, the entrance and the storefront immediately bring you back to the early 1900s vibes. The store does many things well including separating the ice creams into two sections (nuts and non nuts). Location is also great, so during the hot summer months strolling around the Downtown Mall, can just swing by and get Ice Cream or shake. I had the unique opportunity to get a full comprehensive tour of the shop and see where the ice cream is made! They also do experimental flavors as they continue trying to expand to all palettes! Overall, whether a local or a tourist, it definitely is worth at least one stop in for the insta-worthy photos and a taste.
Chaps Ice Cream is great!! My friends and I got the mango sorbet, German chocolate ice cream and an affagato. Everything was rich and creamy and fresh!! Long line but moved quickly.
We stopped in here for some ice cream while walking down the pedestrian street. They had some good flavors of ice cream and we each got a cup with a scoop. We all liked what we got. The place had a classic 1950s feel which was kind of cool. Even though it was a little expensive I'd go here again.
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13 days ago
Black raspberry ice cream (dairy-free), and chocolate fudge walnut ice cream (not dairy-free)...what can I say? Weird combo? Not at all. Give them a try. Many flavors to choose from, friendly staff, cozy environment. read more
1 month ago
Funky and retro ice cream shop offering classic flavors! Our ice cream was decent, nothing spectacular but hit the spot! read more
My friends and I were exploring Downtown Charlottesville last weekend and stopped by Chaps because we wanted ice cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a classic retro/neon ice cream shop interior with booths and bar seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I sampled a couple flavors (4 C's and black raspberry) before setting on the latter since it wasn't as sweet. The kid's scoop was 3.75 before tax, which is not bad for how much ice cream costs at most places nowadays. The black raspberry ice cream wasn't as creamy (a bit like a sorbet almost) as I hoped, but still a nice sweet treat. My friends enjoyed their Moose Tracks and 4 C's flavors, which were much creamier. Overall, glad we stopped by for ice cream. They have at least 20 different flavors available here. read more
9 months ago
I got a triple scoop of their homemade ice cream and they were all delicious! The cobblestone was chocolate with peanut butter and nuts; mocha chip was chocolate coffee ice cream with big chocolate pieces; and the 4 C's which was chocolate ice cream with big chunks of real cherries and chocolate chip pieces! Yum!! So decadent. read more
We came by yesterday and ordered chocolate ice cream on a waffle cone.the place was packed but the line moved very quickly. The ice cream is homemade and delicious. The attendants were very helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop looked nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We forgot to take a pic of the ice cream yesterday. read more
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior design resembling an old school ice cream "shoppe" is nicely retro & cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In a good location in C'ville's downtown pedestrian mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good selection of ice cream flavors. Prices are pretty high (kind of tourist-centric high) & flavor of my cherry vanilla was underwhelming although it was quite creamy. Our 6 grandchildren enjoyed it so, that's what mattered to us. read more
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Hi Bobbi, thanks for coming into Chaps and leaving a review! We're…
10 months ago
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUTTER PECAN IVE EVER HAD!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bob Rossin' in the corner was such a vibe and the overall feel of the place was very vintage custard feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
In my little Charlottesville crawl, we ended up at Chaps in downtown for some dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is super cute, arguably what you'd probably think of when someone says "an ice cream shop" from movies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got a single scoop of pistachio that had a great creamy texture, but the flavor felt artificial. There were so many flavors that looked like they had great potential so I was a little disappointed. I'd come back to try another flavor and also the waffle cone at this Charlottesville classic, though! read more
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Emily S.
Hi Anna, thanks for leaving a review. We've recently switched to…
3 months ago
Passed by this ice cream shop and I saw their seasonal peach ice cream that I had to try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk into the shop, it had a lot of original decorations and definitely brought you back in time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ice cream had a great peach flavor that didn't taste super artificial like other peach flavored things. Perfect texture, with a great balance between the sweetness and slightly tart peach. The older lady inside was also very friendly and adorable! A great ice cream shop that's been serving Charlottesville for the past 35 years! read more
3 years ago
We had been traveling all day, drove for close to 5 hours and had a rest stop lunch. So by 5 pm in the evening when we reached our destination we were starving and need to eat something. Thats when we saw this really cool old timey ice cream parlor in the middle of downtown district and thought to ourselves, well its destiny! Stepping in, the ambience was as you'd expect. Flashy neon signs, old timey seating and everything was perfect. The price range was reasonable too along with their selection of flavors. The servers were helping as people walked in and asking if they would like to taste. I tasted 3 different flavors and decided to go with the coffee raspberry and chocolate walnut. We got our ice cream quickly in a cup with 1 scoop of each and in no time we were chowing it down. But by the time we got half through we realised it hadn't really satiated us. The ice cream tasted good but it was just that. The chocolate one had melted really quickly for some reason while the coffee was still in tact, so now we had milk along with some coffee ice cream floating. For the initial wow factor of this place, we were left dissatisfied with ice cream we got. Maybe it was just one of those days. read more
3 years ago
It is a cute shop with vintage diner feels that I found really nice. The staff was nice, and their ice cream flavours were also unique and tasty. But my issue was with the consistency of the ice cream itself. One minute out of the store and our chocolate ice cream was already creating a puddle in the cup. So even if it tasted great, the ice cream didn't really satisfy my appetite. read more
Must Try: 4Cs, Golden Nugget. Baseline Test: Pistachio All the ice cream is made in house everyday! They go through so much ice cream that the ice cream stays fresh. As many people have mentioned, the entrance and the storefront immediately bring you back to the early 1900s vibes. The store does many things well including separating the ice creams into two sections (nuts and non nuts). Location is also great, so during the hot summer months strolling around the Downtown Mall, can just swing by and get Ice Cream or shake. I had the unique opportunity to get a full comprehensive tour of the shop and see where the ice cream is made! They also do experimental flavors as they continue trying to expand to all palettes! Overall, whether a local or a tourist, it definitely is worth at least one stop in for the insta-worthy photos and a taste. read more
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We stopped in here for some ice cream while walking down the pedestrian street. They had some good flavors of ice cream and we each got a cup with a scoop. We all liked what we got. The place had a classic 1950s feel which was kind of cool. Even though it was a little expensive I'd go here again. read more
1 year ago
No matter how busy they are they make sure to serve you well. Great customer service and the ice cream is delicious read more
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Emily S.
Hi Sofia, we're glad that you had a good experience at our store.…
1 year ago
Ice cream is good, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place is disgustingly dirty. Floors, tables, bathroom, behind the counter, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is playing with their smartphones and expecting a guilt tip for handing you a sample. read more
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Emily S.
Hi Jim, I'm sorry your experience with us was subpar, but thanks for…
While we were in the area we stopped by downtown Charlottesville and stumbled upon this ice cream shop. With three children I knew they wouldn't say no to a stop inside. It's very small and narrow inside but it's actually pretty cool in my opinion. There was only one gentleman working from what I saw but he was extremely nice and friendly. We got our scoops and sat outside. The kids really enjoy the ice cream and I was pretty impressed by the kids one scoop serving. They had vegan options but I was full and did not try any. I would definitely come back to try them however. read more
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I thought this was a nice place to get some ice cream. I loved the 50's decor and the unique ice cream flavors. Just be aware that the single scoop cup is quite small but the other sizes are around normal sizes. I got the Vanilla Fudge, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor, but it wasn't horrendous. We also got a Cherry Vanilla shake and that was fantastic! Overall, it's not a bad place to get ice cream. Go later in the day to avoid crowds read more
4 years ago
The front door is a time machine set to a 1950's retro diner/parlor in downtown Charlottesville known for homemade ice cream and drinks (milkshakes, float, sodas, and coffee). Saturday afternoon visit saw a consistent line outside which forced staff to skip pleasantries. Ice cream was above average in taste and varieties available, yet portion sizes could have been a tad bigger for the price. Still a 3.5/5 star place to get a cool, in person or to go treat. Paid easily and touchless via Apple Pay. read more
There is, honestly, nothing special about the ice cream. And what with tourists and all, there is frequently a long line of people waiting to order. However, the experience of enjoying it sitting outside, in the pedestrian mall, makes it a worthwhile stop on a warm evening. Bottom line, if you pass by and there's a long line then keep going. You're not missing anything special. However, if the line is short and you're jonesing for something cold and sweet to have while you spend a few minutes people watching then this is the place to go. read more
3 years ago
The best tradition in cville! I love this place ! You just don't know who or what show up! Best local peach ice cream read more
I got the s'mores ice cream because it's a seasonal flavor. I asked for a sugar cone and the guy only charged me for a kid's size, which was nice. He said they make everything in-house. It was so good! Location is in a cute little area on a street that appears to be pedestrian only. The inside of the shop is old; it's definitely going for the soda shop vibe, but it's a bit run down. But I'd still definitely recommend! read more
Whenever someone asked me what my favorite ice cream flavor is I couldn't answer - until I met coffee raspberry. Initially it didn't sound that appealing (I would prefer the two flavors separately) but I decided to try it. The slight bitterness of the coffee and sweet, fruity flavor of the raspberry are a matched made in heaven. The ice cream wasn't too sweet and was rich and refreshing. I personally really like the waffle cone at chaps compared to other places - I think it's not too sweet and it's durable to last throughout the whole experience. I gotta give 5 stars because Chaps is the only place that has coffee raspberry that I know of (plz lmk if there are other places) and I'm currently crying in NoVa because I've been craving coffee raspberry all summer ;( The instant I get back it will be the first thing I get! read more
1 year ago
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Hi Bell, we appreciate your kind feedback. We recently replaced the…
2 years ago
Chaps Ice Cream has been a staple place to grab dessert on the downtown mall for many years! The icecream is delicious, and they also have sandwich options. There are only a couple of tables inside, and it typically is not too busy to sit down inside. I love grabbing an icecream cone or cup of icecream at Chaps and strolling the downtown mall. They have many flavors including Pistachio, Black Raspberry, Banana, Cherry Vanilla, Birthday Cake and more. You can make it into a shake or a float, or get icecream to go. I highly recommend their icecream! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This is a favorite of Charlottesville locals and tourist. We were down at UVA and it's less than a mile or so from campus. It's in the cutest outdoor area, they call it the mall. However, it's an outside retail area filled with little quaint and some old fashion French inspired charm. There are many places to sit around the shop and take in the beautiful scenery, sometimes there is music, and other festivities in the Mall area. The walkways are a red brick, which adds to the charm. Nice service, friendly folks and a great stop for a refreshing cold treat! read more
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