We all know Cola stays warm, so here’s a list of 10 ice cream shops where you can cool off with a cone. Today we’re talking scoop-specific shops, for those who enjoy regular ice cream to soft serve.
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery’s ice cream is churned fresh in each store, so you’ll never have to worry about freezer burn + you can customize your sundae with a wide variety of mix-ins. There are currently two Midlands locations at the Shops at Columbiana Crossing + Lexington Towne Center. Be on the lookout for a third coming soon on Fort Jackson Boulevard.
Handel’s
This Forest Acres spot has a variety of custom flavors to keep you coming back. Tiny spoon provided, you can taste a few before you order. Try this: Be on the lookout for a new flavor, Raspberry Cream Dream, made with a blend of vanilla ice cream and raspberry sherbet.
Pop by for a frozen treat.
Photo via @cityofforestacres + @paletasmorelia
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas
Cool off at this Forest Acres shop specializing in paletas — a frozen Mexican dessert similar to a popsicle. Morelia’s has 18 flavors, including gluten-free and dairy-free options, and plenty of ways to customize with toppings and sauces.
IceCream Taco
This West Columbia shop’s flavors are as creative as its name. Try the Brown Butter Bourbon Truffle or the Cotton Candy for a satisfying sweet treat.
Marble Slab Creamery
Homemade in small batches, Marble Slab will slap your scoop on the frozen marble and mix in fruits, nuts, candies, or whatever else you’re in the mood for at any of its three Columbia locations.
The Baked Bear
It’s not just about the ice cream at this Five Points store, it’s about what you put it in. The Baked Bear specializes in ice cream sandwiches, with a rotating selection of ice creams + cookies to make your own creation. You can also order brownie sundaes, cups, and cones.
Sweet Cream Co.
Located just blocks from the State House, Sweet Cream Co. has a rotating menu of unique flavors that range from Cherry Coke to Cream Cheese Everything Bagel. Put a couple of scoops in a scratch-made waffle cone and you’re set for your Main Street stroll.
Lick Ice Cream
Let your taste buds go wild at this scoop shop with locations in Columbia and Lexington — plus a traveling food trailer. You can get options ranging from huge sundaes to waffle cone tacos, but the real showstoppers are the massive milkshakes that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Scoop of Heaven, Elgin
Scoops, sundaes, or sandwiches — it doesn’t matter how you enjoy ice cream, because this shop has options. The large menu features experimental flavors like Girl Scout Thin Mint or Pretzel Paradise.
Sweet Peas SC, Blythewood
Put it in a cup, put it in a cone, or try your hand-scooped ice cream nacho style at this Blythewood sweet spot. If you can’t decide, you can always do the six-flavor ice cream flight.
