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    The Charmery

    4.2 (130 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Donyiel C.

    Love the Charmery. First had them at their original location in Hampden! They have old bay caramel ice cream. I was curious so I did a sample - not bad, but not for me. I went with a scoop of salted caramel and it was delicious. It was a warm evening out so the line is out the door. Just like the one I visited before, there's not much space inside, but benches outside to enjoy your sweet treats!

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    Başak O.

    One of my favorite ice cream place in Columbia. I like their concept and the stuff. They are really nice and kind... I only try coconut and Maryland mud. They are good. In the beginning the coconut flavor was more strange and it was pretty good. I can't take same taste as the beginning but still good. I wanna try the others asap. They also make the cone over there as fresh as much. Also there is a little card, they put mark on every time you buy ice cream, if you complete ten mark you earn free ice cream! Isn't it nice?

    Jo G.

    Quick fast and flavorful. That's what you can expect at the Charmery ice cream shop. The line moves very fast and has a a good turn out. The art and decor is inviting encouraging photo taking with the back drop. There aren't a ton of flavors offered but the ones they have hit the mark. You may purchase pints to go Overall 4 out of 5

    Such a fun place for everyone!!
    GiGi P.

    Wow !!! My fiancé and I went here the first time on a date and OHMYGOODNESS!!! This place is not only cute with bursts of beautiful colors, but their employees are AMAZING !! Thank you to the guy who helped us create a great experience of delicious ice cream . You guys are the BEST!!

    Faith Maya O.

    Not my first visit to The Charmery, I've been to the Hampden location several times. I had a good time here! Customer service was good. I really liked the ice cream, although I do wish the milkshake came in different sizes. I got a kiddie scoop of Milk and Cookies with Oreo toppings and it was $5.91 which was very affordable and reasonable. The ice cream was creamy and so good! There aren't places to sit inside but in this area there is plenty of outside seating. They have waffle cones, cups and so many flavors! Free Parking is right across the street too. My friend got the Barley Malt flavor which she really likes. They let you try different flavors which is super helpful and I tried two, an apple flavored ice cream and a mud chocolate flavor. (I still went with milk and cookies lol!) I def recommend and I would absolutely visit again.

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    El P.

    bluf - a local franchise that delivers seasonal flavors that are both unique and tasty albeit on the upper range on the pricing scale. Charmery is a cool little spot tucked around the corner in Color Burst Park and it offers a nice little pit stop for a bite of dessert. You pay a bit of a premium price for the artisanal flavors though. I got a "kiddie" sized cup for $5 pre-tip. That being said, the flavors are good. I would love for the seating situation to be better (or exist). There's no indoor seating available, which makes it a bit tough for colder days. There's plenty of outdoor seating, but nobody wants to eat ice cream outside on a cold day.

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    Rena E.

    First time visiting The Charmery. On the day that we decided to give it a try, it was really crowded to the point that a long line had formed outside of the establishment. It was good that we arrived right before it got really crowded. This leads me to staff efficiency. They handled the crowd with ease. It was amazing to see how they flowed through serving the crowd without missing a beat. Even with some customer indecision about what to order, the assembly line process was top notch. As for the ice cream, they had some regular flavors, but mostly unusual intriguing flavors. I decided on a safe choice, which was salted caramel. It was some of the best salted caramel ice cream that I have ever tasted. The saltiness, the sweetness of the caramel and the overall creaminess were collectively all amazing. The store made waffle cone was also delicious. It was a very warm day, so the ice cream melted faster than I could eat, so it was a little messy. The outside tables across the street from the shop were pretty messy from prior customer's melted ice cream. The one napkin that was wrapped around my cone was not enough to accommodate the melting ice cream or to clean up the messy table and bench. The smell upon walking into the shop was so sweet, the air smelled of waffle cones. It also appeared very clean. I would like to return at some point and try a more adventurous flavor.

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    Latesha J.

    I recently visited The Charmery and tried their ice cream sandwich flavor in a waffle cone, and it was delicious! The ice cream was creamy and full of flavor, with chunks of cookie mixed in that added a nice crunch. The waffle cone held up well to the generous scoops of ice cream. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the overall experience even more enjoyable. I will definitely be returning, although I do wish they would bring back the Speculoos flavor LOL. That used to have me in a chokehold!

    Maryland Mud (chocolate ice cream Oreos & chocolate chips (April 2023)
    Carroll N.

    April 2023 The Charmery is located in Merriweather District. They offer a handful of a unique flavors and creative flavor names. Samples are provided, which is nice. I tried the Salty Caramel, Maryland Caramel, and Maryland Mud. It was a tough decision because they were all so tasty, but I decided on the Maryland Mud. It was rich, smooth, and chocolaty. Ice cream is available in a cup or a cone. They also sell prepackaged ice cream, milkshakes, floats, and toppings for ice cream. Gift cards and loyalty cards are available. Unfortunately they don't have indoor seating so you have to take it to go. Staff are all friendly.

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    Melissa J.

    First thing I have to say is that you can smell the sweetness from this store down the street! It smelled SO good. It's located in a really fun area near the Merriweather Pavillon. I got the Brownie Fudge Sundae which only comes in a cup (didn't know this when I ordered it). I asked them to give me a cone, but it wasn't the most aesthetic by that point. It was tasty, but there was way too much whipped cream, and the ice cream seemed to melt quickly.

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    I love this place, friendly staff yummy ice cream, my favorite is mint chocolate chip, and root beer floats,, fresh waffle cones everyday .

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    Yummy flavors, wonderful service and always something good to try. Highly recommend for any occasion!

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    Great place colorfull nice workers and the ice cream is amazing and it's just cool looking.

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    Really tasty flavors with good amount of variety. Can't wait for when they have ube again.

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    I found the ice cream to be extremely good. The prices were also in line with what I would expect to pay in that area.

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