This is the perfect little sweet treat after a few hours of wandering through Optimist Hall! Both of the gals behind the counter at Honeysuckle Gelato were so friendly, and they had great recommendations for our first scoop! A small cup is around $5, which is a great deal for the amount of ice cream you get. You can even mix and match flavors! I went with the key lime pie and the banana pudding, which ended up being the perfect fresh and fruity fusion. My husband got the butter pecan and the banana pudding ... and oh my word, Honeysuckle may just make the best butter pecan ice cream I've ever had. We took our gelato outside to the courtyard, and sat in the shade for a quintessential summertime afternoon! I'd absolutely stop here again the next time I'm in Charlotte ... and if they're ever looking to expand, I'd love to see them in Nashville! ;) read more

Finally got around to trying this one and it was good! Inside optimist hall, plenty of parking (free for 90min), and quick/easy all around. I arrived around 9pm on a Saturday, there was a short line of a few people waiting to get a late night sugar fix. I tried a couple flavors and went with a scoop of the salted caramel. It was just the right size for a little treat before bed. Cold, creamy and sweet. Would definitely come back to try other flavors! @azfitfoodfun read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great gelato ! The only let you sample two flavors before purchasing. I understand why but it left me wanting to come back to try other flavors. I ended up going with the birthday cake because the chai was waaaaaay too strong. I would like to have sampled the bananas foster. Maybe I'll get it next time I comeback ! read more

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Aesthetic: Traditional, upbeat gelato scoop shop vendor in Optimist Hall food hall. My Favorites: The butter pecan praline is an elite choice, I hope it's a regular flavor, but it may be a seasonal. Experience: I slept on this scoop shop for too long. Whenever I'm at Optimist, I go for all the savory options and forget to leave room for dessert. I finally tried this spot after years, and I loved the flavors we tried. The butter pecan praline and fresh mint were both incredibly delicious. The workers were sweet and let us try a bunch of flavors. I'm looking forward to the next time I get to enjoy this sweet spot. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Fresh mint - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The ice cream was rich and creamy. I had the cake batter and the cinnamon roll flavors of ice cream on a sugar cone. Too bad the homemade waffle cones were out by the time I tried to order them. If I were to go to that place again, I would try their homemade waffle cones. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cute spot for a sweet treat when dining at the Bowl. I love when places let you sample the products. I tried the Bourbon flavor which was good but I chose the birthday cake which was great. The teens working were cool and friendly so customer service was on point. The four star rating is because of pricing. I know things are expensive and this is Ballantyne but I was pretty disappointed with the price of the very tiny cup that I got. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Birthday cake - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Honeysuckle Gelato is a must-stop at Optimist Hall! Even if I'm way too full from eating elsewhere, I can't resist grabbing a scoop (or two). The flavors are incredible my favorites are the Key Lime Pie and Lemon Raspberry, both so refreshing and made with fresh ingredients. The Banana Pudding is another standout, creamy and delicious. Honestly, it's always hard to choose because everything tastes amazing. If you're at Optimist Hall, do yourself a favor and leave room for dessert here you won't regret it! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Key lime and Lemon Raspberry - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I decided to indulge my sweet tooth after a quick bite. Located in Optimist Hall next to Papi Queso. They had several flavors to choose from. Plus they offer a free sample, which is always a bonus. I ordered the cinnamon bun or cinnamon roll in the small cup with a cone in the cup. I absolutely loved the ice cream flavor and the cone was delicious. Highly recommend a visit. Treat yourself !!! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Cinnamon bun gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Overall I'd say the service was great. I tried a couple of the different flavors. I can't say that any of them really jumped out at me, but since I was already there I tried the Samoa. Seemed like more of the interesting flavors were all either gluten-free or vegan options. Not sure why but I tend to associate that with ice cream or gelato that isn't going to be the real deal. I don't think I would go out of my way for this in the future, but if I was nearby I'd probably try some of the other flavors and give them a second chance. read more

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There was a long line when we arrived, but it was well worth the wait. The staff was super helpful and you get two tasters. I went with the salted caramel brownie based on their recommendation, and it was delicious. My daughter chose the Ube, and it was just as fantastic, with a great flavor. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Salted caramel brownie and Ube - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a great gelato shop located in the perfect area. You can get a small cup or a large one no matter what you're craving. Server was friendly and they have good prices. Plenty of outdoor seating and an abundance of parking. Walk to the concert, grab dinner at one of the many restaurants and come here for dessert. Since it's gelato, you don't feel the guilt. This is a perfect treat. Great for date night or spending time with family and or friends. Just come by!! read more

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Super cool gelato spot in a great area. Wanted just a single scoop but they were cool enough to allow us to do 2 half scoops which was great because we could get banana cream pie and birthday cake (both I recommend highly). Both were delicious and would get again and again! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stingy with samples but not with everyone. Friends who got samples before me from a different server were allowed more. Also gelato was very icy, very bland. read more

The selection of gelato flavors were great. They even have vegan options. The service was friendly, so staff was great. I had raspberry sorbet and pina colada gelato. Both amazing and refreshing. read more

Wow, this ice cream was amazing! My boyfriend and I came by after a long day of work to treat ourselves and what a pleasant surprise. This was my first time trying Honeysuckle and I'll definitely be back! I ordered the salted caramel brownie and honey lavender! Both were so so good. My boyfriend said the salted caramel brownie was too sweet for him lol, but it was perfect for me. I loved the addition of the brownie, most spots just have salted caramel. It added a nice flavor to it, and it's brownies! lol Easy win. The honey lavender was so light and delicious. I will say the cone wasn't as tasty as a Jeni's cone, but still good nonetheless. Can't wait to go back here and try more flavors. Such a cute ice cream spot in Optimist Hall! They have lots of other options too, like shakes, ice cream sandwiches, floats and pints! Yummy! read more

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My sister and I stopped at Optimist Hall and our sweet tooth got the best of us! :) We were instantly drawn to the cute decor of Honeysuckle and wanted to try some gelato. The staff shared that they could also turn our order into milkshakes, and we got to choose ANY two flavors to build our own shake!! It was so fun! I got a combo of Nutella and Oreo, and my sister got Nutella and Peanut Butter! The shakes were superrrr sweet but definitely perfect for a sweet treat on a warm spring day! Can't wait to go back and build more flavor combos! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Nutella & Oreo Milkshake - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I wanted a sweet treat to go with my grilled cheese. Honeysuckle didn't disappoint. The staff was pleasant and offered me samples to help me decide on a flavor. Looking forward to returning. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They had a very impressive selection of flavors, including one vegan-friendly sorbetto. I had the pina colada which tasted really good. I wish they also had vegan gelato tho! Their traditional flavors looked really good! read more

YUM! Tasty gelato & kind staff. I got the Salted Caramel Brownie and it was amazing! My one qualm was the wooden spoon, but I understand we're out here saving turtles! the Bowl is amazing- definitely go walk around and check it out. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Salted Caramel Brownie - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My go to for delicious icecream is typically JENI'S however whenever I visit Optmisy Hall my dessert of choice is Honeysuckle. Their season flavors are always fun to check out and sample. Their flavors do rotate frequently and are definitely unique. Pistachio is to die for. It's everything you'd joke for if you're a pistachio fan. I also loved their brown butter crunch. Both had just the right amount of creaminess and flavor. They offer more than just cups and cones of gelato. You can get shakes and they also have cookies if that's what you are craving! read more

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I enjoyed Honeysuckle Gelato. I had the butter pecan and the birthday cake. The gelato itself was smooth and not icy. The taste was good but nothing standout. The flavors were a little bit more subtle. I went with a gluten-free friend. While the flavors seemed limited, they were accommodating with knowing how to get a new scooper and scooping out of a new gelato container! read more

WAY too much sugar for my taste. The first few spoonfuls tasted good, but about halfway through, I started feeling sick from sugar overload. The sugar overpowered the flavor.... so take note if you don't enjoy overly sweet things, this is not the spot for you. read more

The gelato was delicious, the staff was friendly. I was there around closing, and the staff was very cleanly, they wiped down the all external facing surfaces, nice to see. While the gelato was tasty, the portions provided for the price paid was disappointing. The photo posted with this review is the "Good Day" sized portion (two scoops of one or two flavors), the "Better Day" (cutely named) is three scoops. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - "Good Day" portion of gelato (two scoops) - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went to grab two milkshakes for my two children and first excuse was they were out of vanilla and the backup was frozen.... Isn't ice cream supposed to be to be frozen? Ok cool. I waited 15 mins and came back and was told they needed toclean the milkshake mixer and can't make any at the moment. Terrible service from two girls working who didn't want to be there on a Saturday afternoon. I must have watched them turn away 6-8 customers in a short period of time. Felt terrible for my two kids and just grabbed them some Candy next door. I will never visit your establishments again bc of the people you have working for you. Thank you. read more

This was my first time at Optimist Hall & Honeysuckle Gelato was definitely a sweet surprise. I was able to sample several flavors. I got the strawberry shortcake and birthday cake. Both were delicious. My husband got the passion fruit gelato. It was equally tasty. I also grabbed a snickerdoodle cookie during this visit. It was baked perfectly! The two staff members were friendly and patient. They also kept the line moving smoothly even though it was getting a little long. I'll definitely be back. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Snickerdoodle cookie - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Some very unique flavors. gluten free options. Pistachio and caramel brownie were phenomenal! The staff were super helpful with recommendations and service was quick and easy. They are cashless so remember your cards! They also office gelato icecream cookie sandwiches! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - a person holding a cup of gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place stayed with a line and it's understandable why. The gelato was really good. I tried one that had brownie pieces in it and my friend had the mango and toasted coconut. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - two cups of ice cream - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place has my heart now because of the service I received. I walked up and saw strawberry shortcake Gelato and knew that was the flavor I was getting instantly. When I ordered, I only wanted one scoop because I had other places I wanted to try. The server informed me they scooped out the last of the strawberry shortcake and put it to the side but it equaled two scoops not one, they would give me the two scoops for the price of one. Not at all what I what expecting but greatly appreciated! The Gelato itself was delicious! The flavor what delicious and wasn't overpowering. I also tried a bite of the lavender honey and it was so refreshing! Highly recommend grabbed some Gelato while you're visiting optimist! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - two cups of ice cream - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Patricia is just amazing. she is the kindest most wonderful soul. she really makes this place an experience. she recommends really cool flavors to pair that go well with eachother. I think she should get a raise and own the company!! read more

Lady gave us it for free because we didn't know they didn't take cash we paided in tips though to make sure they still get paid definitely coming back! read more

After lunch, I came here to get some gelato. I ordered a Better Day (2 scoops) with Ube and Peach Sorbet. The combination of the two is really good. Although the ube flavor isn't very strong, you can still taste a hint of ube in the flavoring. The peach was very sweet, but when I ate it with the ube, they combined well. They had a lot of other variety of flavors to try as well. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and will definitely come back for more. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Better Day - Ube and Peach Sorbet - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Short on time, so I'll make this short and sweet. Their Gelato is YUMMY!!! And very reasonably priced...which is something I can't say for much that's offered at Optimist Hall! I've tried them twice in the past, and I've never had a bad Gelato. Today, I got 2 scoops to share w/ my husband...Vanilla Bean and Brown Butter...and they were DEE-Lish! After feasting on various foods at Optimist Hall, this is really a perfect dessert (lightly decadent?) to end it all. So glad this vendor is here! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - 2 scoops - Vanilla Bean, Brown Butter - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Very short and sweet, but this Gelato was on point!! I love that they have "non traditional" flavors and many options. I had the Salted Caramel Brownie and it was SOOOOO GOOOD! I had my dessert before lunch and that made it all the more sweeter Great price for a scoop and delicious down to the last spoon. read more

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"Bourbon", "Captain Crunch", and "Birthday Cake" were definitely some flavors I didn't see while living in Italy but for the Queen City they're right at home and might I add, delicious. Sampled the "Strawberry Shortcake", "Salted Carmel", and "Nutella" as well - all yummy! My personal favorite was the "Lemon, Basil, Blackberry" (all one flavor): the herbs were powerful and the perfect balance between the fruits made this flavor something you COULD find in southern Italy, especially in Positano or Sicily where lemons are life. Waffle cones for those who want & cute homemade cookies too... I recommend this place inside Optimist Hall for a sweet treat. The reason I only gave 3 stars was the texture of the gelato. It wasn't creamy and dreamy imho, it was more icy and light like a sorbet. I prob won't go back honestly but I can see it being a great summer stop when you want a frozen dessert. read more

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When Va Da Vie closed in Park Road Shopping Center, I have never stopped sobbing. Until today. Honeysuckle Gelato rekindled my hope and re-ignited my soul for all things good--including gelato. While I was tempted to taste everything, I restrained myself and went for the Lemon Basil Blackberry. Yepper, I loved it. After your dumplings, or whatever else you munch on at Optimist Hall, top it off with a stop at Honeysuckle Gelato. While it's not like wandering near the foot of Mt Etna in Taormina, Sicily it's damn close, and a lot cheaper, too. "Giving 'em a whirl" is an absolute no-brainer. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Yes, yes, yes. Happiness. - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The coffee, salted caramel brownie, snickers and chocolate brownie scoops were smooth and full of flavor. The clerks were patient as we sampled the different flavors. The Optimist Hall Has it all. read more

The choices make it hard to not want to sample them all and with CoVid that isn't an option; understandably so. Even without the samples, you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. My son and I were just about to choose one scoop to share; which really translates to him deciding and mama just going along with it. However, the dark chocolate looked so decadent I just had add it to our order. So alas, one scoop of dark chocolate and one scoop of birthday cake made for a great combination! The sweetest ending to our Sunday lunch! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

After our second visit to OH in two days, I was finally rewarded with a scoop at Honeysuckle. They have quite a unique list of flavors and the line can get pretty long with everyone asking for samples before deciding. I tried to stick with two samples and ultimately ordered the French Toast gelato for my cone. It was a little drippy (we all seemed to have that issue) but every bite was full of flavor. If I can find a way to save room after my next visit, I'll be happy to try more flavors from Honeysuckle! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - French Toast on a cone - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

As a lover of all things gelato, I was so excited to see Honeysuckle Gelato as the first place to greet me as I stepped foot in the new Optimist Hall. At the moment, they don't have homemade waffle cones but they mentioned they may have them in the future. In addition to the gelato and sorbet they offer, they have fresh slushy drinks(watermelon, and a basil lemonade) and both were really good. They have many choices and some of flavors I sampled were bourbon pecan praline, brown butter crunch, and salted caramel brownie. I ended up with a combination milkshake served in the old school mason jar with whipped cream and it was good. The staff was great, the gelato was great, and the milkshakes and slushy were great. Hoping they add the waffle cones soon. read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We were too full to get gelato the first time we came to Optimist Hall, so this time we made sure to save room. My favorite thing about this place is the variety of unique flavors. There are so many good options. They let us sample quite a few. We ended up getting a cup with 3 scoops: one cinnamon roll, one French toast, one brown butter crunch. They were all amazing. Cinnamon roll was my favorite, but it seems like you really can't go wrong here. They were very friendly. I'm excited to welcome another great dessert spot to town! read more

Honeysuckle Gelato - French toast (left), cinnamon roll (right), and brown butter crunch (bottom) - Gelato Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina