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Where to get ice cream in Asheville

The places for gelato, soft serve and a proper scoop. Check hours before you go: plenty slow down or close in winter.

5 places in Asheville · by Chef Amazing · updated November 7, 2026

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  1. 1

    The Hop

    Ice cream · North Asheville and West Asheville

    Get: Ice cream and vegan flavors, Asheville's oldest ice creamery, since 1978

  2. 2

    The Mad Dipper (formerly Ultimate Ice Cream)

    Ice cream · Charlotte Street

    Get: Ice cream made with milk from mountain dairies

  3. 3

    French Broad Chocolate Lounge

    Ice cream · Downtown

    Get: Chocolate desserts and ice cream

    Also on the list: Long lines in Asheville.

  4. 4

    Sunshine Sammies

    Ice cream · Asheville

    Get: Ice cream sandwiches

  5. 5

    Sweet Cub Soft Serve

    Ice cream · Asheville

    Get: Soft serve

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