Discovering the Best Ice Cream in North Carolina: A Sweet Journey through Local Flavors
RALEIGH, N.C. — Across North Carolina, ice cream lovers are indulging in delicious local treats that elevate this beloved dessert to new heights. After extensive taste-testing, several standout ice cream shops have emerged, many recognized in the WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards for their mouth-watering selections.
Top of the list is Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream, with locations in Cary, Raleigh, and a food truck in Durham. Renowned for its award-winning French vanilla and innovative flavors like lemon basil sorbet, Andia’s also delights with unique sundaes, including a warm doughnut ice cream sundae.
Two Roosters Ice Cream follows closely, celebrated for exciting flavors like margarita and blackberry hibiscus. With multiple outlets across Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, this shop is also a consistent winner in the WRAL Awards.
Lumpy’s Ice Cream in Wake Forest sources its ingredients locally, renowned for its gingerbread sundae and waffle cones. Meanwhile, Mama Bird’s Ice Cream in Holly Springs offers custard-style ice cream crafted with scratch-made ingredients, alongside a variety of desserts.
In Angier, Sunni Sky’s boasts over 100 flavors, including some of the spiciest ice creams available, like the daring Cold Sweat. The Parlour in Durham impresses with its unique offerings such as Honey Ricotta and Summer Corn with Blueberry Swirl.
Sisters II Ice Cream honors the legacy of its predecessor while offering freshly churned delights, while Celtic Creamery brings an Irish twist with a unique selection of flavors. At Carolina Beach, Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats showcases an innovative method to create over 4,000 custom flavors.
From the iconic Howling Cow at NC State to newer spots like The Yard Milkshake Bar, the local ice cream scene in North Carolina is brimming with flavor and creativity, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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