The employees were looking at me weirdly while I was getting my order. I hate how people look at me…read morelike that!! It's this new generation that's very rude and mean. The service was okay, not the best. They were also being racist because I'm a bit brown, so I was a little confused, and they charged me extra for no reason. I think it's because it was the spoon, but it didn't make sense!! never coming back. I also found a fly. A FLY in my frozen yogurt, and when I was putting my frozen yogurt in my cup, I swear it was a bit brown for vanilla, and once I was done, I saw a roach. Also, the atmosphere was very moist; it did smell a bit funny, and when I put some hand sanitizer on it, it smelled horrible. TERRIBLE. It smelled like a dead animal!!

Traveling from out of town and decided to swing by for some ice cream…read more They have the Hershey's glass cased ice cream which looked great but unfortunately did not get. We went for the frozen yogurt machines where they had a few good flavors. If you are familiar with Sweet Frog, the concept very similar. 2/5 star rating because the toppings were not fresh tasting or quality like. Oreos were not actual oreos but alternative like Oreo branded cookie. Brownie was super hard and dry and eating into it crumbled immediately. I got hot fudge and the pump seemed to encounter some issues as the worker said she just filled it but after 10 pumps of air, I received maybe 1 pump worth. I gave up on the hot fudge. The environment itself was great. Very kid friendly, colorful, and had a lot of heart to it. It was roomy and looks like the host birthday parties there as well. Again, unsure if I came on a bad day but it was not enjoyable and wish I had saved money and got the Hershey's scooped ice cream instead.

We stopped in after dinner for dessert! The line was almost out the door but was moving quickly…read more The available flavors are labeled and posted on surf boards on a pole - such a cute idea! We each got a kids cup with one scoop. I ordered carrot cake and the girl put peanut butter chip in by accident. Then I pointed it out, she quickly apologized and grabbed a new cup. The flavors were amazing and you could tell they make the ice cream on site! Definitely a great spot to stop in for dessert!

Seriously the BEST strawberry ice cream I've ever had ! Like think about it all the time and wish…read moreit was closer !

Holy moly. We've seen this place a lot, but only stopped on our third trip here. It's AMAZING! The…read morecupcakes are fantastic! Not too sweet and very dynamic flavors. Definitely recommend to anyone at OIB. We're traveling from Ohio.

From the owner: Experience the ultimate dessert destination at Something Sweet, offering delectable ice cream and…read morejumbo cupcakes in distinct flavors such as strawberry cheesecake, s'mores, and coffee infused. Our claim to fame is The Stacker, a revolutionary twist on the classic ice cream sundae.

Always a great place to get a scoop, I can say that I missed enjoying a cone of peach ice cream…read morethis year as we waited for our cottage this month. Service is always friendly and the ambiance, well, the store is always clean and neat, decorated all beach, and overall meets the best standards for a beach establishment. You can always tell this place is a busy one when the cars and golf carts are sitting in the lot waiting for their scoop!

The cutest little ice cream shop! Great service and very friendly. We went there with our three…read morelittles and they were very patient. Ice cream is delicious and the homemade waffle cones were phenomenal! Highly recommend.

This is it. In my…read morehumble opinion, there are two go-to dessert spots at Holden Beach. This is one of them. We came in yesterday and their chocolate ice cream was as the youngins say "goated with the sauce." I tried a couple of otter flavors and they are also good. This may be the best ice cream around. There is seating outside and inside. Parking is plentiful which is good because lines can get comically long during busy season. Do yourself a favor and come try this ice cream.

We have come here over the years and I agree this is a great place to visit. I especially like the…read morebanana pudding ice cream. You can enjoy it inside or outside and watch the beach traffic go by to Holden.

We visited this sweet homemade ice cream institution while seeing the beach this summer and were…read moreamazed. The staff is so friendly and nice, very helpful with anything needed! The ice cream is what dreams are made of, nice and soft but hard enough to stay together until finished. It's so hard to find family owned/run businesses anymore and am always excited to try them when I come across them. You pull up and order at the front window then there is seating on the side of the building in the shade to enjoy your sweet treat!It is definitely worth the trip and wait in line as the lines are fairly long in summer.

The creamiest dreamiest ice cream. It's always the perfect beach day when you start or end at Lil &…read moreJohn's. Nothing beats ice cream that's homemade daily. Large flavor selection and topping options.

Recommended. Forgot to update this for 2025 until now! Still a fantastic selection of delicious ice…read morecreams. I visit whenever I am vacationing near here and have enjoyed nearly a dozen cones in many different flavors, all wonderful. Drop by!

What a great find on Holden Beach!!…read more If you asked my husband or son, they would give this place a solid 5 stars, but my single scoop of Sea Turtle ice cream was supposed to have salted Carmel, fudge swirls and pecans in it. After 2 bites from the top, my entire scoop was plain vanilla! It was still very good but disappointing. We arrived at 8:30pm on a Saturday evening and stood in a fast-moving line that gave us each time to choose from their long list of homemade ice cream flavors! My husband and I each ordered a scoop of Sea turtle. Our son ordered their new flavor, mocha latte: coffee ice cream with chocolate chips. Both flavors (mine was 99.9% vanilla) were delicious. The waffle cones were warm and crispy! I may have to go back tomorrow and give it another try!

The ice cream is great! Best in the area for sure. We tried both regular dairy flavors and non…read moredairy flavors. Both were incredible. Prices are super reasonable especially for the size scoops. Milkshakes were a bit more expensive but still way cheaper than other places. Store was clean and staff were friendly. There is usually a line down the block in the summer, so was great to not have to wait too long in the wintertime. Even in the winter though, parking can be tough, so plan to walk a little ways. Worth the walk/wait though.

Currently going back and forth between the "Honey Butter Cornbread" and the "Banana Pudding"…read morehomemade ice cream. ...and if, by some tragedy, either one of these are the last ice cream I ever taste, then I will have gone out on top. On a sunmerI'd be willing to slap someone's grandma for a waffle cone of the "Double Stuffed Oreo," too.

Food quality. Variety of items available. Size of portions, taste quality of food. I have gotten…read moreseveral items from them. Always fresh and tasty.

I keep coming back and forth with this place after the first awful experience I should have stayed…read moreaway.. however I came back with family a few times even updated my review and it was ok but once again this place has been a nightmare. The employee working before closing she was awful to deal with. We walked in about 45 mins before closing and she had already started putting stuff away.. fine I get it. But when I asked if they had something she gets an attitude and was like NO WE ARE CLOSING I said ok (the coolers were EMPTY) I asked if they had any ice cream to go ready because sometimes they do. She says to me WE ARE CLOSING... it was literally 45 mins before closing. She did NOT want to help at all and after that experience I refuse to try again. She clearly didn't want to help customers and was only focused on leaving.

Great place to grab an authentic Carolina style hot dog, we loved that the dogs were grilled, not…read moreboiled and the chili and slaw were both delicious. Service was quick and friendly, but be mindful the this is a cash only business

**CASH ONLY!** The…read moreBurg-Dog Grille of Shallotte is a great place to grab some good hotdogs, a solid burger, and great crinkle cut fries. The menu is limited, but that means that they have perfected everything!! If you're hungry, you may need to get two hot dogs. They are great, but aren't the biggest. The crinkle cut fries are standard hot dog establishment fries. Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, you can't go wrong. The tea is weak and is a bit watery. The restrooms are clean but are old. When it's busy, you may have to wait for a table. You stand in line to order and then grab a table, so the line may be about 10 mins max. The service is great! They know what they're doing and are efficient. Just make the tea better!