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The Pineapple Hut

4.8 (125 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Rachyl D.

Five years later and I still can't think of a better way to end a beach day on Folly than with pineapple hut! SO delicious and refreshing!

Pineapple ice cream
Koby P.

I kept seeing people walking around with a pineapple in their hand, and I knew I had to get one too. Not only was it super aesthetic, but it was also so good! It reminded me of a Dole Whip like creamy, a little tart, and just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely a refreshing treat, especially in this heat. 10/10 would get again!

Pomegranate and pineapple
Veronica B.

I swear we had ice cream here every single day while at folly. The staff are so kind and great to talk to! The prices are amazing compared to other places I've seen around the area. If They sold the pomegranate and pineapple in tubs I would absolutely buy it! Hands down best combo!

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Matthew L.

The Pineapple Hut is a small chain of dairy free soft serve huts that opened in Folly Beach, South Carolina in 2006. It was founded by Cody Brooks. With a longtime dream to have his own business, Brooks decided to start one when the opportunity presented itself. He and his wife spent a lot of time in Folly Beach, so they decided to start a business that specialized in soft serve ice cream treats that are dairy-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, low-fat, low-calorie, and vegan. The star of the show is 'Pineapple Whip' (better known to visitors to Walt Disney World as 'Dole Whip'), but other flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, orange, raspberry, watermelon, mango, pomegranate, cranberry, and even pumpkin are available on a rotating basis. The Folly Beach location is a food trailer permanently parked at an empty lot at the corner of Center Street and W Eerie Avenue. A second location opened in Downtown Charleston in 2022, while a third (the first brick & mortar location) opened in Myrtle Beach in 2024. My family and I visited the original Pineapple Hut location in Folly Beach this past summer while we were visiting family in town. A week earlier, we had been in Walt Disney World. We were telling our cousins all about Dole Whip, which they had never heard of. We went on Yelp to see if there was anywhere that sells Dole Whip (or something pretty close) in the Charleston Area, and lo and behold we discovered the Pineapple Hut. We visited one afternoon for a cold treat after spending the morning at the beach. The two flavors available that day were pineapple and chocolate. My wife and I ordered and shared the "Paradise Whip" (pineapple whip served inside of a fresh pineapple with pineapple chunks at the base). It was phenomenal! It tasted just as good as the authentic Disney Dole Whip, but the presentation was much fancier! Our cousins opted for a cup of Pineapple-Chocolate Swirl with Sprinkles. We are so happy that we discovered the Pineapple Hut and highly recommend them!

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Allie G.

The Pineapple Hut was the perfect way to end our day at Folly Beach! On a Sunday evening, there was a short line to order, but it moved quickly. My boyfriend and I got a Paradise Whip to share, which was amazing! The soft serve was dairy-free and came served in a fresh pineapple with pineapple chunks at the bottom. It was SO refreshing and had the perfect level of sweetness. We got some tajin on the side because we weren't sure about the combination, but it was incredible. Highly recommend trying this, if you like a little bit of zest/spice! The girl at the counter was super friendly and they had the cutest merch. Would happily return!

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Tracy P.

Want a refreshing dessert by the beach?! You have found the spot! If you want a dessert vegan, low fat, dairy free, gluten free, and cholesterol free.... This is the dessert that satisfy all those criteria! There are many different styles of pineapple whip you can get. I got a regular and it was perfect size! The staff was super nice and friendly! There are no sitting areas nearby so you can grab and walk around the area. Would highly recommend!

Meh
Molly L.

I mean its alright ... compared to the Dole Plantation in Hawaii.... Nothing to write home about.... Thanks for the info Cody .. but im pretty sure the soft serve u have does not either; its WHITE.... U may put real chunks of pineapple alongside of the pineapple flavored soft serve which is different from the dole pineapple stand i went to; that did in fact put real pineapple in it ... i saw them annnnd it was golden yellow ... but hey no worries ... i saw u on tik tok so ur doin u !!! Cheers

Kirstin Z.

Not too sweet, but oh sooooo refreshing! We enjoyed this little stop at Folly Beach after finishing lunch at the washout. Was pleasantly surprised to see another in downtown Charleston. Good for kids and adults and would definitely have again.

My grandson loved the pineapple
Rachael P.

So worth the visit, the soft serve was delicious and not too sweet, the pineapple soft serve had a refreshing bite to it. The mango flavor was also so tasty

Raspberry pineapple swirl
Rachel C.

I'm totally obsessed with the Pineapple Hut. I've made it a routine to go there every time I'm in Folly Beach because I think about their pineapple whip almost every day. I love that it's vegan and the prices are great! I highly recommend sharing a large with someone else. They have pineapple whip and a rotating special flavor - I've gotten raspberry and watermelon, and they're both totally refreshing and delicious. It's basically soft serve but it feels lighter because it's dairy free (I think they use coconut oil). The little hut is adorable, and the same woman is usually working the hut on weekends. I've always gotten friendly, quick service!

Chunky
John B.

This truck offers pineapple-based dairy-free desserts. There is usually a line despite other desserts in the area. I took the option to get my swirl mixed with chunks of fresh pineapple, which was a good decision. The unmistakable tang makes for a beachy experience. It does melt quickly so you'll be lucky to actually make it to the beach with any dessert still frozen. There were some sauces and sprinkles available, but they were mostly high-fructose corn syrup and didn't impress me. It seemed like there might be a card surcharge, and it was a beachy kind of price, but it's a good option to refresh on the way to or from the beach.

Hank C.

Solid little food cart with pineapple ice cream. Reminds me of the dole whip at Disney. Everybody loved it although the portions were relatively small for the regular, go with the large.

Cherry & Pineapple Swirl Paradise Whip
Kris G.

I get so excited when I see the little window open on this establishment! Not only is it vegan (gluten and dairy free) but it's beautifully delicious!!! Tastes like Disney and makes any day with one as a treat feel like summer! If you e never had one before ... I recommend trying the straight up pineapple. They have options as a float (with pineapple juice), chunky (with pineapple chunks), or this beauty here--- paradise (a mixture of the two). Additionally, you can swirl the flavor of the day with it ... Today it was Cherry... And, cherry is favorite (a lighter version of a screwball front he ice cream trucks back in the day...)!

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Simple and yummy, perfect after a day at the beach. Quick line, $5 for most items on the menu and friendly staff.

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Thanks so much Catelyn! We appreciate your business.

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Friendly yummy pineapple & mango treat! Highly recommended! They have stickers too!

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Love this place! So cute, refreshing, yummy, and perfect for a hot summer day! Come here.....

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Thank you for your review Khushboo!

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