You deserve a sweet treat, especially amid this summer heat. From scoops to sips, we’ve rounded up the coolest spots in town to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Scooped ice cream
Off Track Ice Cream | 6 Beaufain St. | Save room for dessert, you won’t regret stopping in this well-loved shop serving handcrafted ice cream.
Milkshakes
Ye Ole Fashioned | Multiple Locations | It’s like a soda shop from “Grease,” full of nostalgia, this family-friendly café known for its milkshakes + ice cream.
Soda
Twisted Sugar | 1907 Varner St., Ste. B5, Summerville | Head to Flowertown for this specialty soda shop serving creative dirty sodas, smoothies, and addictively good handmade cookies (move over Crumbl).
OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery | 1735 N Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant | You’ve probably seen this spot all over your TikTok feed. If not, here’s the lowdown: It’s a drive-thru grocery store that’s open 24 hours and serves dirty sodas and edible cookie dough.
Soft serve + Froyo
Turbo Cone | 828 Saint Andrews Blvd. | Grab a picnic table and a cone of the banana soft serve. Whether you’re adventurous or want to play it safe, this West Ashley spot has it all, from classic and seasonal flavors to non-dairy and dairy-free options.
16 Handles | 654 Hopewell Dr., Ste. 105 | This self-serve spot offers 15 signature soft-serve flavors, one rotating limited-edition flavor, and 40+ sweet treats and sauces for topping.
Smoothie bowls
Tres Palmas Açaí | 700 S Shelmore Blvd., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant + a James Island location coming soon | Cool off and don’t feel bad about it, this local spot makes its acai bowls and smoothies with organic ingredients
