This is my favorite place to get ice cream in North Carolina! It's so delicious. They are always very nice and patient. Whenever I have questions about the flavors they always give detailed explanations and don't rush to move onto the next person. My favorite flavor is the banana pudding. I've been to this location more than I can count JUST for the banana pudding ice cream. The other flavors are just as good. The picture attached is the bananas foster and the brookie. So good on a hot day! There's lots of outdoor seating and the bathroom is convenient if needed. read more

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Great ice cream! I love that FRESH has monthly rotating flavors as well as everyday flavors. I've tried Strawberry, Peach, and Coffee ice cream here over the years and they all have been really good. The service has always been nice and quick. read more

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Amazing icecream! I can always count on this place for a nice treat. They also have a new set of guest flavors each month so I'm constantly checking their Facebook posts for the new flavors lol. Every time I come here the staff are always kind and efficient. It's a walk up spot so be mindful that you will only have outdoor seating. I highly recommend checking them out and consider them a Raleigh staple at this point. read more

The workers were really sweet and the ice cream was good. No issues at all. Tried the Sweet Honey Sea Salt flavor and it was delicious. You can definitely taste the pure honey in it. Love that there are so many flavors. read more

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OMG this ice cream was absolutely delicious. They had so many unique flavors. The vibe was cute with outdoor games for the kids and the music was cool too. I will definitely be back! read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Cookies and Cream Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Went to the Fuquay location and was very impressed! Ice cream was amazing and love that they highlight local vendors.

Fantastic, quick, and friendly service. Yummy vegan and dairy options. Banana ice cream for the win. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Salty caramel vegan ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Our favorite ice cream place in Durham-Raleigh! Good portion and very flavorful ice cream with a lot of mix ins in those flavors. Love it!

The banana pudding ice cream 100% must try. My sister was in shock when we were visiting home that I never tried this place. We went and definitely worth it. read more

I went in a fairly cold night and there was only a couple other people in line behind me. The wait was very long for a scoop of ice cream, being about 15 minutes, with no one else waiting. I liked that there were so many flavors to choose from and some more unique ones as well. I was not really blown away by my choice, it was ok but less creamy than I was expecting and on the lighter side. I like the walk up style ordering and the nightlights; I wish there were more places around the triangle that had more outside ambience like this. I really appreciate that! read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

great local ice cream spot. i got the sweet honey sea salt milkshake which was great! not too sweet and the sea salt cut through the sweetness. would come again to try the other flavors. staff were friendly and you could taste any flavor. it's all outdoor seating and they have a separate pickup window. read more

I'm unsure why I didn't have a review already because I've been coming for over 10 years and I normally would've given this place 5 stars! I always recommended it to people, one of my favorite ice cream places and used to get weekly at one point. However, I stopped coming for a couple years recently and just went again the other week and was disappointed. For 10 years at least, every time I went I was able to get 2 flavors, 1 scoop. They would just half the scoop so I can have two flavors and when I went the other week for the first time in a couple years they told me I couldn't do that. Disappointed they would change that. The kids who work there used to always be friendly and now they are not. They just act like you're an inconvenience. Lastly, the ice cream didn't taste as fresh as it used to. It tasted off, maybe like it isn't fresh whole milk or it's milk powder or freezer burned or something but I got the flavor I've gotten for a decade and it didn't taste the same or as good. Unfortunately, I'll probably go elsewhere now. read more

Ice Cream was delicious! Customer service was great. Pleasant experience. Was my first time and I will definitely go back. read more

Cutest little ice cream shop we stopped at on the way home from dinner. The service was friendly and efficient. The selection of homemade flavors was impeccable and the ones we chose- delicious! I chose the classic cookie dough and my husband had the chocolate crunch- both excellent! Plenty of outdoor seating for you, family, and friends to enjoy your ice cream! read more

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Good ice cream. Good service. Long lines on a summer night but they move pretty quickly. Comparable prices and plenty of parking. I had the banana pudding ice cream and the chocolate walnut. Both were delicious. Definitely returning. read more

The ice cream here was so good. This sundae was a a good portion for eight dollars. Make sure that you ask for no nuts on your sundae or they will cover it in almonds!! Overall so good and the service was amazing! Always nice people working here!! read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Hot fudge sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Chocolate chip cookie dough - my fav & New York Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream . Every time we come to this spot the line is bananas but they're quick! Ice cream and milkshakes are so bomb & they're open late. They let you sample a flavor if you ask and they have lots of variations of their ice cream. Staff are always so nice & kind! Outside seating or you can park and eat in your car, but this is not an indoor spot just FYI! read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Chocolate chip cookie dough - my fav & New York Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream . - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Fresh Local Ice Cream serves arguably the best ice cream in the Triangle. The base ice cream itself possesses an unparalleled, creamy texture. The flavor of the ice cream tastes buttery and has a touch of malt which adds a subtle, slightly savory note to each bite. My wife, brother in law, and I tried the monthly special flavors of blueberry pancake and salted caramel oreo. The ice cream makers here do not skimp on the mix ins, and each variety was chock full of pieces (pancake batter and Oreos, respectively). As the name implies, the freshness of the ice cream was evident in both taste and texture. While both flavors were fantastic, the unique blueberry pancake won us over the most with plenty of fresh blueberry puree, a buttery base ice cream taste, and addictive pancake pieces in the ice cream. The salted caramel Oreo held its own with a subtle caramel backbone that complimented the chocolatey Oreos quite well. A waffle cone with two large scoops, while a little steep at about $7, was big enough for three of us to share. Plenty of outdoor tables are available for seating. I admittedly don't even like ice cream too much and adored the scoops here. As such, Fresh Local Ice Cream should be the first and last stop for any frozen treat fan in the area. read more

Fresh is one of my favorite ice cream shops in Raleigh. The ice cream is so flavorful and the menu is pretty expansive with something to suit everyone's taste buds. I love that they have featured monthly flavors which are seasonal as well. Summer months can be pretty busy but the wait is never really long. There is very limited seating so I always end up eating my ice cream in my car but...I have no issue with that because it's so good. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Treat yourself! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This is ice cream heaven as I was calling on the Lord while eating it. Of course there is a line outside but it moves fast and there is a reason why! The team is pleasant and moves fast. With so many options what do you do? First go to their site to read the flavors and the contents. This will help you make a wise decision and save time. The two smallest cup are more than enough you can get three flavors, more than enough. On a waffle cone you can only choose 2 flavors but the scoops are HUGE! My choices Coconut Almond Crunch - Hawaiian Coconut Ice Cream, Almonds& Chocolate Crunch very very good, Kona Coffee - Caffeinated Coffee Ice Cream Yummy, Banana Pudding - Banana Ice Cream, Fresh Pureed Bananas With Vanilla Wafers ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! read more

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This is a great place for some delicious, fresh and flavorful ice cream! Don't forget to ask for samples, I'm so glad I did. The key lime was so good and full of graham cracker. The banana pudding was really great. The Georgia peach was so good! Perfectly peachy no artificial flavoring My husbands Oreo shake was amazing too. The customer service was great and their pricing is reasonable. read more

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This has been a favorite for years. Absolutely the best ice cream hands down. I've been on a weight loss journey for the past few years so coming here is a rare and special treat. read more

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I absolutely loved my visit here with my sister, daughter and her two friends. We stopped here after spending a nice afternoon at a park. What better way to end a day, than with ice cream. Location is off a busy road but not hard to find. Menu was simple and had a lot of variety and the ice team loved up to "fresh." Everyone was happy with their selection. It's priced on the higher side but a great treat none the less. read more

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We stopped by here on a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon in October and they were packed. There was no one in line to order when we arrived but the line quickly grew to 15 people long. This was our first time at Fresh. I generally prefer soft serve to scoop ice cream but this ice cream was perfect! I ordered strawberry. It was delicious, so soft and creamy. I also like that they label on their menu which flavors are gluten free. Now I'm hooked. Can't wait to return and try another flavor. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is my 2nd time trying Fresh. While on a date this evening we both visited this location in hopes of trying a new thing. I have had Fresh once while attending an event and did not enjoy the mint chip or fudge flavors. The flavors were very artificial with weird after tastes. Curious to discover why the line is always long here, I gave it another shot. I decided on the non-dairy sorbet and my date had the brownie flavor. He enjoyed his and I did not enjoy the sorbet. Too overly sweet and again, an artificial taste. The service is fast, the staff are great. There is ample parking and plenty of seating available outside. There are cute games like jumbo checkers etc. Cute for a simple, local date night. Best of all, they're open late. read more

Fresh has the best ice cream! We lived in Raleigh years ago and enjoyed Fresh then, and always make a point to go to Fresh when we're back in town. Our service was quick and polite. The one scoop waffle cones are enormous! I had chocolate, my husband had the Carolina Crunch, two of my kids had vanilla, and another had mint chip. All yummy! The jumbo connect four game and corn hole are a bonus if you stay there to eat your ice cream. read more

I still dream about the Rocky Road ice cream I had here one evening. Legit the best chocolate/Rocky Road ice cream in the world.

Great ice cream! We really enjoyed the flavors we got. The picture is a size small but they really pack it in there! The blue birthday cake has Oreo instead of what you would normally think of as cake batter but still very good read more

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We love this place! When in town visiting family we make it a point to visit this wonderful ice cream shop. There are so many great options here but what makes this place extra special is the fact that they offer dairy free options. Out daughter has a dairy allergy so having a shop with a section of the menu with options for her to choose from really makes a difference for us. Plus, the dairy free options are pretty amazing! She has tried the lemon and the chocolate and both were delicious. I chose White mint chip which was also pretty. Great. We love the outdoor seating which transitioned well during Covid. We will be back next time we are in town! read more

Visited on a Saturday afternoon - not packed but people were gradually flowing in. I ordered a single scoop of coffee flavored ice-cream on a waffle cone. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Outside seating was available, so this was a perfect time to sit and enjoy. Gluten free and non-dairy options are available. read more

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Beware! We are new to the area and vegan. I googled best vegan ice cream and Fresh Local was #1. We drove out of our way to try it and they have VANILLA only plus one sorbet. Don't waste your time! read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!!! I'd driven past this place for years. I'd even stopped at the ATM next to it. Last week, I had a terrible week. I'd several doctor's appointments, co-pays, and a lot of pain and truthfully, I was feeling down. I'd left my last appointment on my way home. The receptionist saw that I was really was sad so she asked did I have plans and said, "Why don't you do something just got you? Go get you something that you really want to eat, spoil yourself and watch a good movie." I thought why not so I stopped at Fresh Local Ice Cream. The name says it all. I thought that I should resist and leave but thought a small scoop won't hurt. I found myself getting out of the car and walking slowing up to the window to order. I was reading the sign as I approached, "no hormones", "grass fed", "no preservatives". I was looking for my favorite flavor (Butter-Pecan). I said, "I'd like to try Butter-Pecan). The server gave me a sample before I could get it out. I didn't know that they gave samples. I was just placing my order. That small taste was so good. I found myself ordering a large cup. In seconds, I had my ice cream. As I was getting my napkins, I noticed a dad and his beautiful little girl enjoying their cream. Oblivious to everyone around, she foucused her blue ice cream. I covered her face and mouth and was dripping down her little hand and arm and onto her pretty dress. I smiled because it reminded me of me of the times with my daddy and our outings to Tasty Freeze. I could never eat the cream before it melted, so my daddy would lick it down for me to a manageable amount. I think that he just wanted both cones. I handed the daddy some napkins and walked back to my car. I watched an older couples enjoying their treat too. When I finally was able to take the bite, I closed my eyes and savored the cool, smooth, creamy, silky, velvety texture and was comforted. It was like a hug from my daddy. Before I knew it, I had eaten the whole thing. It wasn't fast but just slowly and savorying the peace that it brought me. I plan on going back to try other flavors like the Strawberry and maybe even the "blue ice cream". Yes, I recommend this business. I see now why it is always busy! read more

It's an all-outdoor ice cream shop. I thought upon seeing an ATM next to it in the parking lot that it might be cash only, but they accepted cards. Their flavors included some standard, some intriguing, and some in a line of dairy-free flavors (also marked for gluten-free concerns as appropriate). I was told I could get up to two flavors in mine, and compared a dairy-based white mint chip to a non-dairy banana split. Neither of them really nailed it for me. The banana flavor was actually the better of the two, but neither was strong enough for my liking. The bread-y cone pieces added a lot to my banana split, but the chocolate chips were a bit dry and unexciting in my mint. I was still happy to consume it all, and the macro-level way the business is run looked good, but I'd have to try some different flavors to be really impressed. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Get the toffee, just to it. Ordered on recommendation of the worker and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Toffee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The best ice cream in Raleigh! We come here all the time and are never disappointed. Their chocolate turtle is my favorite.

Great local ice cream place! Get ready to stand in line especially on a nice day, it's that good! No inside seating, plenty outside seating with limited shade (just the umbrellas) and some music playing. Ice cream is locally made in small batches and what I love the most is they have flavors of the month, so there's always something new to try. I just tried this month's chai tea latte and I'm OBSESSED. It's sooo good!!! If you crave for extra sweetness consider getting a sundae -- it's just 40 cents more compared to two-scoop cup, but you get a hot fudge or caramel on top of your scoops plus whipped cream and a cherry. read more

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Definitely will be coming back here! I think they accidentally gave my husband the midnight brownie scoop I requested...but their ice cream is amazing and you really can't go wrong with anything you order. I think the line to order itself tells you it's a great local ice cream shop! They have so many flavors I had a tough time choosing. They had a lot of gluten free options as well. Can't wait to come back and try some more flavors! I ended up ordering the sea salt caramel the peanut butter cup and I think instead of the midnight brownie they gave me peanut butter Oreo which was still amazing. Husband got the Carolina crunch and I think my midnight one but he liked it. Friend got the peach and I tried that also and it was good! read more

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Even with snow on the ground we were craving FRESH's rich, smooth ice cream. We chose coconut almond crunch (my favorite), strawberry, and of course a dog sundae. Our dogs love the dog sundaes and we enjoyed our ice cream. Many places skimp on sprinkles, but not here, if you request sprinkles they make sure your scoop is covered with sprinkles. After getting through all the amazing sprinkles, I realized that the add-ins for the coconut almond crunch ice cream are sparse. The ice cream had a delicious coconut flavor, but I would have preferred more chunks of almonds and coconut. This location is outdoors. You order and pay on one side and walk around to the next side to pick up you order. It was somewhat busy, but our orders were completed quickly and accurately. They have seating outdoors in several areas. All of the employees we interacted with were enthusiastic and friendly. Overall, we had a good experience at this location and would return here again! read more

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I've been back and they continue to be one of my favorite ice cream shops. With that said, there are some flavors that need improvement. Their vanilla is lacking. If you're a vanilla ice cream connoisseur, you'll be highly disappointed. However, if you like fun new flavors, this is the place!! I've tried their cookies and crème and their Carolina Crunch and both were amazing!! I can't wait to keep discovering flavors via their monthly selection. read more

Fresh Local Ice Cream - Toffee on bottom and key lime pie on top. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

As always, I enjoyed the pineapple sorbet today. This is my favorite location. I always refer customers to this business and location, regardless of the season. read more