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    Freddo Charleston

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    $9 ice cream (matcha from Ryder hotel - 10/10!)
    Robert S.

    I was really craving ice cream and this place looked promising. It was really good and the service was speedy as can be however it was $9 for a cone of ice cream! And the vanilla bean didn't even have vanilla beans in it? I wouldn't go back, but it did satiate my craving pretty well. Super tiny European feeling atmosphere but obviously still in America.

    Alfajor and empanada
    Victoria G.

    Gelato, coffees, empanadas, and alfajores. I wish the Charleston area had more Argentine restaurants. Lots of empanada options but go early because they do sell out quickly. The spinach empanada could have used a bit more flavor but the traditional beef one was great. Kind of pricey for an empanada but they are a labor of love so I get it. Very pleased and the service is fast and the young man was very nice!

    Nearly nothing in our empanadas
    Kyle D.

    [Empanada review] Overall: Airport-quality empanadas for a premium price. The good: The empanadas were flaky and buttery, and the gentleman behind the counter was friendly and quick. The not-so-good: The empanadas were almost completely empty instead of packed with filling. The flavors were dull and uninspiring, and they certainly weren't warm. I've never been more disappointed eating an emapanada than I did with Freddo. Their milkshakes and gelato look good, but I doubt we'll be back.

    Banana split gelato
    John B.

    Some issues that I had, but won't be overly harsh on: One, they've decided to be on Doordash. I try not to use food apps, but if I get a really good deal it can convince me to try a new place, and maybe if it's good enough I'll shop there again. However, this place didn't seem to have figured the system out and my order came as a surprise to them when I arrived. The other problem was that I ordered a "gelato panini", which sounded nice but which they were out of, so they gave me a bit of gelato and a cup and extra empanadas (on top of the two I'd already ordered), which wasn't quite what I wanted but I figure it's good food and there were people waiting behind me so I didn't want to mess around. The gelato I got was a banana split flavor; banana with chocolate flakes and dulce de leche, which sounded good enough to get me to pass up mint chip (which I hardly ever do) and was quite a luxurious flavor. Conversely, I enjoyed my empanadas later, when the aroma of the flaky crust started getting to me. The corn and the spinach versions both had a mouthwatering cheese and onion filling in addition to the vegetable of choice. This place does sweet and savory both well. Notably, an empanada is a practical sort of food to carry around and fills a niche that I don't know is filled by anything else in the robust Charleston restaurant scene. Despite the issues with ordering, they were good enough that I could see coming back some day and just ordering in person.

    the caprese empanada (they sell several other kinds too including pepperoni, bacon, or beef)
    Joseph S.

    Freddo offers Argentinian style gelato and empanadas. Besides this location, the only other USA locations are in the Miami metro area. Our favorite flavor of their gelato is the coconut & dulce de leche. It was so good. We also wholeheartedly recommend trying their empanadas which are so flaky and delicious. We loved the caprese one.

    Anne O.

    While this is known for amazing gelato, but what drew us in was the Empanadas. It was late afternoon, so most empanadas were sold out, however, we managed to grab 2 varieties and they were delicious!

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    Great Ice cream and a lot of choices to choose from!! Mint chocolate chip and banana split were my favorite!

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    5 months ago

    Great little coffee shop in Downtown Charleston! The coffee was fantastic! Service friendly!

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    Just not a good experience ! Customer service was very poor ! Food quality is subpar! Avoid this place !

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    2 years ago

    Yummy selection of flavors and great gelato quality - the pistachio was delicious and the "real" green color :)

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    1 year ago

    Great sorbet on a hot day! Got a scoop of raspberry and passion fruit. A little pricey but tasted so good!

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    Vanilla milkshake was overly sweet and sugary, could not have more than a few sips. One of the worst vanilla milkshakes I've ever had!

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    Coconut and Dulce De Leche affogato is 10/10. Amazing service, great quality coffee and food.

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