The rainbow Italian ice cream was amazing a must stop in Avon! The service was great, everyone was very friendly!

the men serving the ice cream were rude and impatient. they pass everything out one by one and get mad if it takes you a few seconds to get up to the window. Ice cream was fine, overpriced for what it is. read more

The line was long but moved quickly. Not all flavors and toppings were available which made our order challenging. However, the changes made were done perfectly. They seem to have a good process down to avoid mistakes. Additionally, ice cream was good and good quantity served. read more

Cups and Cones - Brownie Sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

Small scoops for such a big waffle cone. Guy with a backpack on was eating toppings and then fingering the cones, no gloves.

Small servings and expensive for generic ice cream. Service took a while. Good setting to bring families though.

Tons of different, delicious flavors and a good variety for all tastes and preferences. A couple of disappointments - one of the flavors we ordered didn't seem properly set/frozen yet, so it was already half melted by the time it was served to us. We were also served a completely burnt waffle cone and had to request a replacement read more

Definitely not what they used to be. I guess they have to pay for the remodel somehow, so skimping on the portions and high prices is the plan. Par for the course. read more

Mmmmm ice cream. I hit up this spot on the way down to Hatteras lighthouse this summer and it was all I would hoped it would be. Quick service and huge scoops with a variety of flavors by Hershey's. It's exactly what you expect for a beach ice cream shop with picnic tables to sit at if you are planning on staying, otherwise, take that delicious cone to go and remember to come back the next time you are in town. read more

Cups and Cones - a hand holding a cone of ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

This was a small place with Disney themed photos on the inside. The ordering was done at the outside window and then the pickup was inside. They had a number of Hershey's flavored ice creams, Italian and shaved ice along with a few sundaes. The staff was nice, and the ordering process went smoothly. I went with a regular cup of banana pudding and pistachio nut ice cream ($5?). Both were very good. The banana pudding had little pieces of cookies that were solid and provided a nice touch. The pistachio nut had plenty of nut pieces that were still crunchy. I also tried the banana peanut butter moose tracks. There was a lot going on here with the banana, peanut butter, and chocolate, but again, very tasty. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Cups and Cones - Banana Pudding & Pistachio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

This is usually our go to spot every year for vacation. After last night, we will definitely not be returning. One of my children wanted a waffle cone only for the employee to tell us that he would not make one "because it's the off season and I've already thrown 10 away today". The portions have become painfully small, probably less than half of previous years. Such a shame for a spot that holds a lot of nostalgia for my family. read more

My son requested to go here because he saw it had great ratings. We can see why. It was a great little place. Very clean with inside seating. If you like Disney, you will like this. Disney pictures on the wall. Even a giant framed puzzle of many of the Disney characters. The service was great! The ice cream is outstanding. All hand dipped. So many flavors to choose from. The first time I got a scoop of key lime pie & a scoop of coconut. We had to go back a second time. I had to have that coconut. Best coconut ice cream that I have ever had. And with little pieces of coconut in it. If you are in the area of Avon in the Outer Banks, stop by and try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This is a fine place in Avon for ice cream. As others have noted the service is a little slow. This is an ice cream joint that offers Hershey ice cream. I would prefer if it was home made but it is not. The prices are reasonable though and it is the only real ice cream place in Avon. I do not consider Dairy Queen to be real ice cream. They do give you a lot of product per serving which is good. The bottom line is if you like ice real and are in the outer banks this place is quite serviceable. read more

Their hours say open until 11 but we went at 1015 and they turned us away. He opened the door and said "We are closed" and laughed

Best service and great tasting ice cream! Get the waffle cone! The waffle cone was still warm!

My girls and I went to cups and cones and the employees there made us all extremely uncomfortable. We wore dresses and one of the employees stared straight down my one friends dress. We were going to try and sit and have some ice cream together but it got ruined by the workers who couldn't keep their eyes to themselves. read more

Great ice cream, open late and seating inside and out! Got the "small" waffle cone (2 HUGE scoops) -- Banana pudding is our favorite flavor

Hits the spot on a warm sunny afternoon. Family was interested in ice cream, found this spot on the way out from Cape Hatteras visit. I wasn't in the mood for ice cream but quickly learned they had Italian ice AND shaved ice once we arrived. Kids shared a 2 scoop regular cup with candy bar overload and strawberry - it was a very generous two scoops. Strawberry had real slices of strawberry. Both flavors were delicious. Husband opted for the salted caramel truffle - it was missing the salt and chocolate profiles - was gooey and really sweet. I went for the mango Italian ice - that was really refreshing - I do wish it had more natural flavor but it hit the spot and was refreshing to cool down from our adventure. Small space outdoors, very limited seating - only a small strip of benches under the house, picnic benches right off the ramp. There was no shade. Staff were wearing masks - did wish they had some sort of hand wash/sanitization location after paying. Ice cream melts quickly - thank goodness we had wipes otherwise we would have a been a huge mess, tiny thin cocktail napkins don't cut it. read more

Great shop to sit out & enjoy a sweet cool dessert. We were waiting for our rental & had yummy treats! My pina colada shaved ice with ice cream was spot on. Hubby's hot fudge sundae was good, too. Friends had a root beer float, strawberry mango Italian ice, & a cookie dough malt. All tasty! The waitress was very helpful! read more

Yummy ice cream! Prices were reasonable and the service was good. Long line though and it took a while to get my ice cream. So keep in mind if you want late night ice cream. I would come back again for their delicious banana split! read more

Ice cream in a pink building where they play Disney songs !!?? Can it get any better ? I love this place & the ice cream is delicious! :) read more

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Came here on a rainy day for some ice cream. Not many places carry Hershey's ice cream so I was excited to come here and give it a try. The ice cream was delicious and very good on prices. Inside there are some tables to eat with your family. read more

The ice cream is good. The spoons are horrible and make it impossible to eat the ice cream

Fun place! Lots of ice cream choices. Loved the coffee cookies and cream in a waffle cone. read more

Cups and Cones - Coffee cookies and cream ice cream in a waffle cone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

Great ice cream, excellent service and friendly staff. What more can you ask for on a hot evening! J read more

This place is terrible. Wondering why they always have a line? It's because you'll be there for 30 minutes. Do yourself a favor and go to DQ. read more

Really good ice cream and service. We went almost every day on our vacation. Nice indoor dining area as well

Since there was not many options for ice cream in avon, we decided to go to cups and cones. we were not the only ones who had that idea. the line is always lo g, and it's not always worth standing in line for 20 mins to get $6.50 single scoop hershey ice cream. if you want good ice cream, drive a little to happy belly i'm hatteras village. read more

So I'm giving this place 5 stars because they serve Hershey's ice cream. There is one person working this place and she is on it. Themed out inside with Disney which looks cool if you are a Disney fan and plenty of room. They have mixed drinks, shaved ice, and Italian flavors. I love Hershey's ice cream. I got Cappuccino Crunch and it's delicious. The waffle cones are made there and taste great. If you want a great overall flavored explosion experience with the things they have here, this is the place to go. Enjoy. read more

Great ice cream choices. The kiddie(single scoop) is enough for most. The service is good and fast. The line goes quick and the picnic tables provide a nice spot to enjoy your ice cream with family and friends. Even a busy night in Avon doesn't mean too long of a wait at this ice cream shop. read more

We came 3 times in one week! Great selection and staff. The woman with the glasses working the counter (at Muffins and Scones, too) is so friendly and patient! She made the long line worth the wait. read more

Fun stop, and friendly staff. Best banana split ever. Make sure this is in your list of places to visit while you are here.

Wanted to stop here earlier in the week, looked super popular with a line into the parking lot. Thought we lucked out when we pulled up and the line was short. Wait time was ridiculous. Went on a Thursday evening and we were the third family in line. They had at least 5 people working. Took more than 30 minutes, after placing our order, for 3 cones and a shaved ice. We were crammed inside with 20+ other people waiting on our orders. The ice cream was melting and running down the cones as they were handed to us and the shaved ice tasted off; not sure if it was the syrup or the local water. Not worth the time or money. The long lines were only a result of poor efficiency. read more

Sign says open Hours say open But no one is there when we have come and gone a bunch of time. I believe the hours posted are just suggestions?? read more

Super cute and smells amazing. Love the ice cream, flavors are great. Music is adorable and such a fun place to be at. Me and my family have went three times already. read more

Cups and Cones - two people holding ice cream cones - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

Their ice cream was the best. Worth the 20-30min wait. Lots of flavors. Outstanding. Love this place. Great for kids too.

The Cotten candy ice cream is really good. The place smells really good too! They play Disney music and have Disney pictures on the wall read more

Cups and Cones - a pink wall with colorful frames - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Avon, North Carolina

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While on vacation at Avon, I was all about this place. Staff was friendly, great ice cream flavors and options. I got the 3 scoops a couple times and I was definitely a satisfied customer. read more

This place was fine. Served Hersey's Ice cream like the rest, but it was fine. Decent service, clean and reasonably priced.

Great ice cream and super friendly service. Coconut chocolate chip almond is AMAZING coconut flavor!

Awesome selections of ice creams, milkshakes, malts and more. Can't wait to try the shaved ices next time. Everything was tasty