Technically, I visited Freddo twice on the recommendation of a server at another Charleston restaurant. Their locale is small with a few tables and chairs outside, and a bench with two stools inside. The owners have Argentinian roots and sell alfajores, smoothies, frappe's, milk shakes, and gelato. I've tried the passion fruit smoothie and the caramel milk shake. Both were exceptionally good, but definitely on the rich side! Their whip cream is also amazing! A drink here is easily the caloric equivalent of a whole meal! I loved it so much, I've returned. My sister got a dulce de leche frappe and enjoyed it! She thought it was a good mix of coffee and gelato. Bottomline: Freddo is a great place to get a sweet treat on King St! For my regular-size caramel milk shake, I paid about $14.69 (with tax and tip)--definitely not cheap, but a smaller (and cheaper) size is available. read more

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Nothing a Freddo gelato can't fix (at least that's what I tell myself)! This is a small but mighty shop serving up fresh artisanal Argentine gelatos. I opted for hazelnut and dulce de leche w/ coconut and it did not disappoint. read more

Freddo Charleston - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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

Sort of a hole-in-the-wall place, especially with Off Track down the street. The staff were friendly and quick; the menu was clear and had adequate descriptions. read more

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

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. read more

Freddo Charleston - $9 ice cream (matcha from Ryder hotel - 10/10!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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! read more

Freddo Charleston - Alfajor and empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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

[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. read more

Freddo Charleston - Nearly nothing in our empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very quick service and amazing gelato! They have a nice variety of flavors that have a very deep taste. It is a cute little shop and would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Wow, you want real gelato the way an Argentine does it? Freddo Charleston is your place. Delicious treat! We went there twice and the same gracious young woman was working both times; she took the time to make sure we got what was right for our tastes and she was a big scooper, too. A small bar to eat inside as well as a couple nice two-top tables out front give you some seating options to watch the world stroll by on a pleasant evening. (Someday I'll have to return for an empanada!) read more

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. read more

Freddo Charleston - Banana split gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Empanadas are tasty, ice cream is delicious specially if you are trying to cool down. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Place was clean, they do have a small patio area. read more

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

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. read more

Freddo Charleston - the caprese empanada (they sell several other kinds too including pepperoni, bacon, or beef) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Tons of flavors, great customer service with great suggestions, and patience with samples to ensure you make the best selection for your taste. read more

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

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! read more

Freddo Charleston - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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!

Came to Charleston for the weekend , stopped on King street. Came across Freddo's on our walk , saw they had empanadas so we grabbed one. I wasn't really impressed with it , chimichurri sauce was good, although it was $6 for one empanada. This is expected as this is a tourist area but I won't get another one, just wanted to try. read more

I got the raspberry sorbet after shopping for a bit and it was the perfect shopping snack in the middle of the day. Location is super clean and easy to find, customer service was amazing! 12/10 experience read more

Amazing, just amazing! I was just walking down the street in need of refreshment when I passed this quaint little gelato stop! I ordered a passion fruit smoothie and it was probably one of the best passion fruit-flavored things I have ever had. I was debating between the raspberry and passion fruit flavors and the guy there let me sample both :) and he highly recommended the passion fruit flavors!! He was so nice, efficient, and friendly! It was probably some of the BEST service I have ever gotten if i am being completely honest. I am definitely going to come back the next chance i get !! read more

This is the empanada I've been searching for!! Soft flaky crust but not annoyingly flaky to where it just falls apart. The chicken is deliciously moist and flavorful! A nice baked crust. So mad at myself for eating dinner before coming here. This is better than all the spots I tried In Miami recently. The Argentinian style for empanadas is definitely the way to go. I'll be back tomorrow for sure! The gelato options looked really delicious as well. read more

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Delicious empanadas, gelato and milkshakes/smoothies! Very friendly service and a great location for a quick bite. If you're looking for a delicious snack amidst all the King street shopping, definitely come here and try one of their Empanadas (or gelato for those with a sweet tooth! Empanadas are always fresh and delicious- my favorites are the spinach and chicken. Definitely try their homemade Chimichurri sauce with it! Favorite gelato: dulce de Leche with Coconut but you cannot go wrong with any flavor. Staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. It's a spot you can consistently rely on for great food and service! read more

This curbside stop on King Street is a perfect place for empanadas, ice cream, gelato or milkshakes. Though small in square footage, there are a few outdoor tables to get off your feet and enjoy a treat. Many get there Daily explosion to go to keep up with shopping or a second Sunday outing. The quality is excellent and the milkshakes hit the spot in the hot summer months. read more

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

Went there twice during our trip to Charleston. We had ice cream both times. The gelato is so tasty and creamy. We got the Dulce de leche w Oreo and the nocciola. read more

Freddo Charleston - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Probably some of the best gelato we've had. Store is pretty small but they have a variety of items (gelato, cookies, but other non dessert things like empanadas) but we each got a different type gelato and both were excellent. It feels a little touristy in the area, but the gelato was very good and the worker was super nice. We got the coconut and hazelnut swirl, and also the chocolate and hazelnut. Would try it again at this or one of the other locations. read more

EXCELLENT!! Hands down best artesanal Gelato i've ever had Dulce de leche with chocolate chips is such a good mix. What a heavenly combination. It is a MUST try when in Charleston. It's an Argentine based ice cream store with only location in the US. read more

Freddo Charleston - Dulce de leche Dulce de Leche Choco Chip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What a cute little place. I got a kids sized "tulip" (basically a bowl shaped cone), with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles. So good! The portions were good sized and reasonably priced. The young lady that helped me was nice and worked quickly to help everyone. A good Saturday treat. read more

Freddo Charleston - My tulip... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The gelato was very good. I got the Hazelnut Chocolate gelato. Wow! There was a boat load of nuts in there. I loved it! Because it was Argentine gelato instead of Italian gelato, the presentation was different and not as expected. With Italian gelato, they make it fresh and refrigerate it in stainless steel tubs, and they make it look pretty. With this Argentine gelato, it was stored in large ice cream tubs. It wasn't made fresh, but they said it was shipped from Argentina. Even so, it was GOOD! read more

Desserts are meant to be the occasional treat. That's what I was taught when I was younger. It's not necessarily something you have at the end of every meal, but once in a while it feels nice to have something sweet. Like I've said before, I got fat off of fried chicken, not cake. When you treat dessert like this, you don't find it too hard to drop about $15 on it for two people. Yeah, Freddo's is pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. Been here a few times and the staff is very nice. They don't even chase off the little kids that come in to sample some flavours. My coworker and I were just walking down King Street and we wanted something sweet. Yes, we had hit up an ice cream joint earlier, but this was several hours later and we felt we had burnt enough calories. We happened upon Freddo's and walked in. I immediately scanned the menu for something fruity... PASSION FRUIT SORBET! Yes, gawd. Got a small cup of it and sat down to enjoy it. It was smooth and creamy. Not as tangy as passion fruit normally is, but the taste was definitely recognizable. I think my coworker got cookies and cream and said it was good. ... So we went back a few times. Don't judge! I'm an adult and I can eat gelato for breakfast and dinner. On the second visit, I got the mango sorbet and the passion fruit for my mom. When my mom likes something, she doesn't stray far. Every single visit since then, she's gotten the passion fruit. I've asked her to get other flavours, but she just won't. She did taste my dulce de leche with strawberries and the Italian marscapone with raspberries and agreed that they were tasty, but nothing compares to passion fruit sorbet. I'm coming back. Trust me. There are plenty more flavours to try! read more

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INCREDIBLE experience at Freddo. My favorite was the ham and cheese empanada. It was the perfect stop on our walk down king street. Meg helped us find exactly what we were craving. 100 stars. try the dulce de LeChe! read more

a very nice variety of gelatos and sorbets!! Argentine gelatos will be on my palate from now on read more

Freddo Charleston - Passion fruit sorbet, Italian mascarpone gelato!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I wanted something a little sweet and cold, so I looked up the nearest gelato place. I found Freddo Helado, an ice cream from Argentina. This tiny shop is known for their dulce de leche ice cream. There are several flavors to choose from, all of which you can taste if you'd like. I tasted a couple, which were very sweet to me, and decided on a less sweet flavor: coconut dulce de leche. This absolutely rocking flavor is perfect. Has chunks of coconut, is a little sweet, and very creamy. I see how this place has become popular. They give large portions even for a small cone. I can't even imagine if I ordered a large cone and what that would look like. Even let you choose two flavors if you'd like. The location is on upper King Street and perfect for anyone who shopping, walking, or has just come from class. read more

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Freddo Gelato on King Street in Charleston has excellent gelato, desserts, and empanadas available when you need them. I like coming here for a snack during the middle of the day or for a dessert after dinner. Everything here is fresh and has quality ingredients that you can really taste and enjoy. They are well worth a visit. read more

Freddo Charleston - Freddo Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Cute place in downtown. The waffle cone was so good and I loved the gelato here. Will def come back again read more

Freddo Charleston - Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Really tasty empanadas with a variety of gelato ice cream, really nice and respectful staff and a very quick and satisfactory grab and go food experience read more

Was originally just getting some gelato to pass the time while we waited on a reservation close-by, but this was genuinely probably the best gelato I've ever had! The employees were also super friendly. Great option for an after-dinner treat in Charleston. read more

I love gelato, and after walking past Freddo a couple times during our girl's weekend in Charleston, I couldn't resist stopping for a treat right before we left town. There is minimal seating, so this is essentially a grab and go location. However, the quality of product makes it totally worth it. So many of the flavors - gelato and sorbet - looked delicious, but I went with a chocolate and peanut butter gelato. The flavors were rich and deep and decadent, exactly what you want when eating gelato. read more