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Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

This may be the best ice-cream on HH but it is not the best ice-cream we have ever had and we would not necessarily rush back. The store was spacious and clean, but service was not necessarily the friendliest. We were the only patrons In...The establishment late afternoon and the staff was clearly impatient as we weighed our options. There were quite a few flavors to choose from, but once we decided on a flavor we did enjoy eating it outside on the patio which provided a laid back, relaxing environment.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 28, 2023

Very busy in evenings and at lunch time, a bit pricey but very good ice cream and many, many flavors to choose from.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed December 2, 2022

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: Two scoops are better than one; This place has the nuttiest, most flavorful butter pecan on the planet; Outdoor seating. Huge pecans commingled with creamy, flavorful ice cream has me so hooked I would return...to Hilton Head from North Carolina just to get another scoop. That says it all.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed August 20, 2022

The ice cream is the best on the Island, as far as I can tell. Better than Kilwin's, which is VERY good. HH Ice Cream is richer and tastier. The only problems I have: HH Ice cream should steal Kilwin's idea of the waffle bowl....It is awesome and worth going to Kilwin's for by itself. The only other thing that HH needs to do is clean up their outside seating area better. It is the ONLY seating area and pig customers left bowls and napkins on the ground. It was not a dumpster fire, don't get me wrong, but the staff should get out there and clean it up more frequently, including wiping down the tables. That said, the ice cream is, as noted, fantastic.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 19, 2022

Last night in Hilton Head Island before returning home, kids wanted ice cream but we didn’t wanna go to the ones in Cologny Plaza (good but also crowded). Hilton Head Ice Cream was a very good surprise, with an extensive menu and the staff is...really courteous. We will definitely come back next time in town!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 1, 2022 via mobile

We’ve been going to Hilton Head for a decade and Hilton Head Ice Cream is the best ice cream shop on the island. The selection is great and the staff breezes through even a line of 50 people in no time. Cookie Monster ice cream...is a must for the young ones. But beware to not get it on “picture night” because the kids WILL have a blue mouth. We will continue to frequent Hilton Head Ice cream every time (read as multiple times per trip) we are on the island!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 30, 2022 via mobile

Best ice cream on HHI!! We come here every year and they always have so many flavors to choose from. You won’t be disappointed!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 25, 2022

I don't need to say more than that we had dessert here 3 out of our 4 nights on Hilton Head (but I'm required to have at least 100 characters).

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 19, 2022 via mobile

Been here multiple time, mostly every trip to Hilton Head and the ice cream is reliably good. They finally have a line system to keep patrons moving and I don’t remember that. We’ll be back again next yeat

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 16, 2022

How do your review great ice cream? Ok, many flavors, friendly staff, great ice cream. The main question is: when you come back do you get the same flavors or try new ones?

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 3, 2022 via mobile

Well, I wasn’t impressed by the “homemade” icecream. The wax chips so-called chocolate chips ruined the icecream. Sorry guys you gotta upgrade that significantly! Smart marketing- no size Lg. Now called a medium. Sundae- hot fudge on the bottom of the cup icecream on top...- turns really fast into soup! What a mess trying to eat before it all melts- gonna have to address that too!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 2, 2022

There's a line! Get ready to wait a bit! But it's worth it! I really enjoyed my coffee ice cream! It was the bomb! My son said his strawberry ice cream was probably the best he's ever had!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 29, 2022 via mobile

I’m not sure why this has such high reviews . The ice cream is mediocre. We had a hot fudge Sunday and it was beyond icky gooey sweet. So much dye in all their flavors. Hilton head needs a good quality ice cream shop with...all natural ingredients. This is so overrated and not worth the wait. Pick up a gallon at the storeMore

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 30, 2022

We came last night for a treat and left very satisfied. My husband had the cookies and cream and I had mint Oreo scoops. The scoops were generous and reasonably priced. We ate at a table outside and enjoyed the pleasant evening ass well as...our treat.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 5, 2022 via mobile

We have ;even coming to HHI for 30 years and have bemoaned the dearth of ice cream shops. We found a good one. It was easy to get to, adequate parking, right off Pope Ave. There was only 1 employee but she was doing great...and was very pleasant. We loved the salted caramel and kaluha we had. The prices seem comparable to most places. Will return for sure!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Yes! Most of the ice creams are gluten free. Ask Jeff, who makes the ice creams and he will be able to tell you for sure! :) They also have dairy free / vegan options.
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Hilton Head Ice Cream is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5