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The best ice cream in Clemson
Start with '55 Exchange in Clemson University for A scoop of the house ice cream, Andee's Custom Blended Ice Cream (Spill the Beans) in Downtown Clemson for ice cream blended to order and Mama Rae's Ice Cream Shoppe in Pendleton for the Krispy Kreme Dream sundae. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- '55 ExchangeClemson University
Get: A scoop of the house ice cream
Made by the food science program, sold by students.
- Andee's Custom Blended Ice Cream (Spill the Beans)Downtown Clemson · Ice cream
Get: Ice cream blended to order
Downtown Clemson ice cream shop known for custom mix-in flavors blended to order, a favorite student hangout.
- Mama Rae's Ice Cream ShoppePendleton · Ice cream
Get: The Krispy Kreme Dream sundae
Small town ice cream shop near Clemson, known for homemade scoops and old fashioned soda fountain feel.
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Where is the best ice cream in Clemson?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with '55 Exchange (Clemson University), Andee's Custom Blended Ice Cream (Spill the Beans) (Downtown Clemson) and Mama Rae's Ice Cream Shoppe (Pendleton). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At '55 Exchange, get A scoop of the house ice cream. At Andee's Custom Blended Ice Cream (Spill the Beans), get ice cream blended to order. At Mama Rae's Ice Cream Shoppe, get the Krispy Kreme Dream sundae. At '55 Exchange Campus Scoop Shop, get A scoop.
Which neighborhood is best for ice cream in Clemson?
Most of these are in Clemson University. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Clemson: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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