Food and Drink

Ultimate guide to Charlotte-area ice cream, gelato, custard, fro yo and more

Orange and fig gelato in a homemade waffle cone at Artisen Gelato.
Orange and fig gelato in a homemade waffle cone at Artisen Gelato. CharlotteFive

What do ice cream, gelato and custard have in common? They are all cold treats everyone can enjoy any time of the year.

Recently, we asked CharlotteFive readers to vote for your favorite Charlotte-area ice cream spots. The results came in — big congrats to the winner, Artisen Gelato, and runner-up Whit’s Custard!

Yes, in a twist of fate, the best ice cream contest came down to gelato vs. custard. Whether your go-to is a sundae or a sandwich, all of these spots are winners in our hearts and our taste buds.

In fact, we took all of your nominations, added a few of our favorites and made an interactive guide.

Get ready to be transported back to your childhood and make memories for the future by visiting one (or all) of these spots in the Charlotte area serving ice cream, custard, gelato, soft-serve and more, using this searchable list:

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Lorenza Medley
The Charlotte Observer
Lorenza Medley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a freelancer for CharlotteFive. When she’s not lost in the aisles of a library, you can find her chowing down on some barbecue ribs or exploring her local Target.
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