The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in North Carolina — 2026
We compared all 1388 ice cream shops in North Carolina on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · KilwinsBlowing Rock HomemadeIce cream cakesMilkshakes
Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm
#2 · Andy's Frozen CustardCary Custard
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 11am-11pm
#3 · Doppio Coffee, Juice, and Gelato BarCorolla GelatoHomemade
TUESDAY – SUNDAY OPEN FROM 8:00 AM
#4 · Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen CustardCary CustardItalian iceShaved ice
Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
#5 · La Mejor Super MichoacanaGreensboro Paletería
Monday to Sunday 11am to 8pm
#6 · Baskin-RobbinsWilmington Ice cream cakes
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm
#8 · sweetFrog MatthewsMatthews Soft serveGelatoFrozen yogurt
Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
#9 · The Yard Milkshake BarRaleigh Milkshakes
Mon-Thu 1pm-9pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm
#10 · Menchie's Frozen YogurtGreensboro Soft serveFrozen yogurtVegan
Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.