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This came highly recommended, so I was very excited to stop by! Such a simple concept, but holy smokes was it tasty. Super light and refreshing, with a couple different styles to choose from. Love that you can add toppings like strawberry sauce or coconut flakes to name a few. Perfect location, and in the cutest little set up. And the gal that served us was super sweet as well! Great treat to end a trip to the beach! read more

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Nicole D.

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The Pineapple Hut on Folly Beach is such a fun little treat spot! We got the pineapple whip served in a half pineapple with fresh pineapple chunks, and it was so worth it. It was juicy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious--the perfect beach day dessert. The presentation is super cute too, which makes it even more fun to enjoy (and very Instagram-worthy). Knocking off one star just because it's a bit of a splurge price-wise, but overall, totally worth it for a sweet tropical treat. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Delicious pineapple soft serve perfect for a hot summer night, more like a sorbet than an ice cream read more

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Rachyl D.

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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! read more

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Cody B.

Hi Rachyl! Thanks so much for the 5 star review. We appreciate your…

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Koby P.

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Love stopping here whenever I'm at Folly. The flavor was cranberry pineapple swirl. I love that they rotate other flavors in too besides the staple pineapple one. Service is always fast. A refreshing cool treat to get anytime! read more

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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! read more

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Not recommended. I was expecting to taste pineapple in the pineapple soft serve but it's just fake flavoring (maybe the syrup from canned pineapples is in there). read more

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Cody B.

Hi Tala. I’m not sure where this information is from, but we have…

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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! read more

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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 read more

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Cody B.

We’re sorry you didn’t have a great experience. Fun fact about the…

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Kirstin Z.

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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. read more

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Rachael P.

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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 read more

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Rachel C.

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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! read more

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Kisha D.

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I was able to mix the float with the chunky pineapple option plus coconut flakes and it was simply amazing. The line was long but worth the wait. read more

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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. read more

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Hank C.

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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. read more

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Kris G.

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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...)! read more

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Hannah G.

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Being dairy-free, I don't often get to enjoy ice cream when on vacation, so I was extremely excited when we found Pineapple Hut! The pineapple soft serve here is AMAZING! I got a cup each day of our Folly Beach trip and would plan another trip to the area just to get more if I could! read more

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Kathy S.

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Delicious treat and friendly staff. Much better than the other pineapple whip options on the island. read more

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Justin J.

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Grabbed one of their treats on a fall trip to the beach (it had a mix of pineapple juice and soft serve ice cream) and it was really good! The pineapple was super fresh and it was not overly sweet. It was expensive, but we were in Folly Beach, so it was to be expected to be pricey. I definitely enjoyed it! J.Ja read more

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Jennifer S.

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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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Refreshing on a hot day, but be sure to eat it real quick, as the ice cream melted within minutes. I wanted a swirl since the menu offered raspberry as an additional flavor but she said her machine was broken. read more

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Ashley R.

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SO GOOD! Vegan fruity soft serve. Pomegranate was a special on the day we went and it was great. The pineapple is still my favorite though. The tajín is a must if you like a little spice with your fruit. Cute little "hut" (one in chs, one in FB.) You can even get it in a real pineapple. read more

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Cody B.

Thanks so much, Ashley! We appreciate you visiting our new location.…

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Catelyn H.

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Don't let the line detour you from stopping at this place! The Dole Whip is so good, but they also have mango whip too! All of the fixins' are available to spice up your sweet treat if you wish (Tajin, coconut, sprinkles). Don't forget to grab a punchcard- because you'll definitely be back!! read more

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Cody B.

Thanks so much Catelyn! We appreciate your business.

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Kelsie B.

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I love that the menu wasn't overly complicated and was really affordable for a high quality product! They easily could be milking tourists and I'm really thankful that they are not. read more

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Sarah M.

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A little far from where I live but so so worth it!! One of the very few, if not only spot that sells pineapple whip!! It's a food truck located on the main road. And of course they only sell one thing: pineapple whip! But there are some varieties that you can order. I got the 'chunky whip' which has chunks of pineapple in it. Super creamy texture and the pineapple chunks were very sweet! Fast service, and the perfect snack to take it to the beach! read more

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Patti T.

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

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This food truck is parked right on Center Street serving only one item: pineapple whip. It is delicious! We stopped by twice on our long weekend at Folly Beach. There is just one person working so sometimes the line gets long, but it is worth it. read more

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It's a mobile truck with the most refreshing treats. I had the Pineapple whip and omg it was delicious It is located near the stores on the Folly road near the beach . read more

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Marley M.

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

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A cute food truck off the main road to Folly Beach. $5 for a regular, $6 for a large....why not pay the dollar?! We are from out of town and wanted to see what the hype was about. We ordered a large watermelon and pineapple swirl (a family 9( 5 ordered it ahead of us). Our overall impression is that it's too sweet, like artificially pineapple and watermelon flavored. Good size for soft serve near the beach though. read more

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Khushboo S.

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This was super yum! What a great treat on this warm day. Only disappointment was the float (juice and pineapple chunks) that was added in the pineapple, was stale. By the time I reached that stage I was full anyway.. so wasn't keen on eating it. I did half and half with pineapple and raspberry - it was delish! read more

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Cody B.

Thank you for your review Khushboo!

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Lauren Ashtyn G.

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Soooooo good!!! The pineapple with shredded coconut is my favorite!! Always a great experience! read more

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Terinna C.

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Tastes exactly how I remember the dole whip should taste from the Dole Plantation in Hawaii and at Disney theme parks the girls working the food truck was kind and patient but nothing overly the top when it comes to service. Please notice their actual operating hours are different than what I had seen on Google and Yelp! read more

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Cody B.

Thanks for the review, Terinna! I hope that we can earn 5 stars from…

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Pat C.

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I love this place. The whip is always good - I like mine with coconut. I wish it was open all the time!! I've been lucky to get one every time I'm at Folly!! Served with a smile!! read more

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I came here twice during my vacation and the girl working each time is always so pleasant! I got Pineapple Whip both times and she had it out very quick - plus it's a lot even getting a small. Will be back here when visting! read more

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I read about this interesting twist on a soft serve ice cream treat and had the opportunity to stop by the truck and finally try it. It was delicious! It was a hot afternoon and the pineapple strawberry twist hit the spot! I would recommend and add a stop at The Pineapple Hut ~ it's a nice ending when taking an after dinner stroll in Folly Beach! read more

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Ugh, this place is so good. Lines are long depending on the time. Prices are good for what it is. I only came here once but I wish I was able to come here more than that. I got a small whip and it was so refreshing and delicious. It was almost zesty. The texture was good. Perfect for a hot night. I'll definitely come back here when I'm back in town! read more

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More info about The Pineapple Hut

103 W Erie Ave
Folly Beach, SC 29439
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http://www.pineapplehutsoftserve.com

Hours

What time does The Pineapple Hut open?

The Pineapple Hut opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Pineapple Hut close?

The Pineapple Hut closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.The Pineapple Hut closes at 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Pineapple Hut take credit cards?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Pineapple Hut serve alcohol?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Pineapple Hut allow dogs?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Pineapple Hut have bike parking?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut has bike parking.

Does The Pineapple Hut have parking?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does The Pineapple Hut have free WiFi?

Yes, The Pineapple Hut has free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2019.

Founded in 2019 with the goal to serve dairy free soft serve with a tropical twist.

Meet the Business Owner: Pineapple H.

Hi! The Pineapple Hut specializes in tropical inspired soft serve. Specifically, our famous pineapple whip.

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0.1 mi

We wandered into Pier 101 on a Thursday afternoon in Folly Beach and I'm not sure what could beat…read moreit. The crowds were behaving themselves, the breeze was cooperative, and the smiles behind the bar were as steady as the tide. Service? Quick. Attitude? Cheerful. Decor? Pure beach--with just enough kitsch to remind you that you're exactly where you're supposed to be. I especially loved the AI-generated "Old Folly Beach" photos. They had that sepia-toned, barefoot-in-the-sand charm that makes you nostalgic for a time you probably never lived through. Clever. Fun. Conversation starters. The food came out hot and well prepared--no excuses, no shortcuts, no "it's beach food, what did you expect?" nonsense. Just solid plates done right. Sometimes the best meals aren't about linen napkins or complicated sauces. Sometimes it's quick service, honest cooking, a few laughs, and the Atlantic doing background vocals.

Came here NYE evening and was able to get a table inside easily. The waitress was very polite and…read moreoverall friendly staff. There was indoor and outdoor seating, an outdoor bar, as well as accessible restrooms. I ordered a soup and loved the nonalcoholic option, the chill pill, very delicious. Had a cool yellow car decor on top of the entrance of the kitchen.!

Miami Vice on this beautiful day! Bartenders are great here

Fried shrimp basket

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Whit's Frozen Custard Of Charleston

4.5(28 reviews)

7.8 mi

Came here with a new companion of mine. This was my idea but companion was in support out of…read morerespect. I am on my second to last restaurant on James island. I wanted to save this as my grand finale but they always say better to not be first but to be last or something like that. Companion and myself played a guessing game of favorite flavors of ice cream (still "learning" about each other") and we had some decent answers I think I liked my favorite ice cream flavors are better than her favorite and then things got rowdy once she started making fun of whoppers and she called me a 3 year old and I called her inconsiderate then she threw the ice cream at my new favorite shoes. It ended fine we went to the beach and had a very nice time.

Came here with some friends and had an enjoyable time. This location is right by a busy set of…read moredining, making the parking lot incredibly stressful. The vibe inside of the shop is also pretty barren, making it better to go take someplace else. There also wasn't terribly much seating. That being said, the selection of flavors were great and they had something for everyone between ice cream sandwiches to sundaes.

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Two scoops with caramel sauce!

Center Street Coffee

3.9(180 reviews)

0.0 mi

Coming here is basically part of my daily routine - their coffee is that good. And the friendly…read morevibes are an added bonus

Center Street Coffee is such a charming little spot right in the heart of Folly Beach. It has that…read morecozy, small-town coffee shop vibe but with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your drink. We ordered two Americanos, a mini chocolate croissant, and a mini cinnamon roll--everything came to just under $20. The pastries were small but tasty, and the coffee was smooth and well-balanced. I really loved the atmosphere--laid-back, beachy, and welcoming. The outdoor seating area is clean, spacious, and perfect for soaking up the salty air. Pets are welcome on the patio too, which made it even better. Inside, there was only one woman working during our visit, but she was friendly and handled everything with ease. You add your own milk and sugar after ordering, which gives it that casual local feel (though if you want almond milk, they'll add it for you behind the counter). It's a great little spot to start your morning before heading to the beach or exploring Folly's shops and surf scene.

Iced vanilla latte

Iced Cappuccino

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Iced Almond Milk Latte

Gilbert's Ice Cream

4.5(79 reviews)

71.3 mi

Great ice cream and they don't skimp on the servings. We drive from Mt Pleasant just to get their…read moresundaes. Everyone's always friendly and they have a great variety of flavors.

I looked up ice cream recommendations on my drive to Wilmington from Charleston and found this Gem:…read moreGilbert's Ice Cream. The ambiance is cute country chic, with exceptional customer service to match it. The store is clean, the ice cream is made fresh, and you get to sample all the flavors you want. After one small taste of Bourbon Butter Pecan, I was sold! I went with one scoop with a Waffle cone and boy..... That more than enough! It was delish! But you have to try it yourself when passing by!

Inside Restaurant view

Fun selfie area

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Seating inside

Hawaiian Shaved Ice

3.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Ok. Gave this place another chance and was met with friendlier service and yummy ice. Hopefully…read morethey keep it up!

This is actually next to Ocean Surf Shop and in a cart, so it doesn't have an address…read more I was excited to find Shaved Ice in the Charleston area! Too bad it wasn't very good. The top layer of the cup was pretty good, but after than, it had no flavor at all. They had a few choices, but could have a lot more. Maybe I've been spoiled by REAL shaved ice places, such as Waiola's in Hawai'i and Hansen's in NOLA, but this one doesn't even come close. My search continues.

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