Food and Drink

Get the scoop: Dairy-free ice cream fun is landing in Dilworth this weekend

A new ice cream shop is opening in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood this weekend, bringing allergy-friendly treats to a new location.

Seemingly Overzealous — which makes dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free ice cream treats — is opening its third location on Saturday, June 21 at noon. The brand got its start in 2023 at Camp North End, then opened a shop in Plaza Midwood in fall 2024.

Seemingly Overzealous makes ice cream without dairy, eggs or gluten.
Seemingly Overzealous makes ice cream without dairy, eggs or gluten. Seemingly Overzealous

Customers at the new Dilworth location will find Seemingly Overzealous leaning into a fun vibe with arcade games, gumball sprinkle machines and custom artwork from local artist Brett TWOKAT, along with nostalgic designs from Mad Goat Studio.

Bar seats offer a view outside at Seemingly Overzealous.
Bar seats offer a view outside at Seemingly Overzealous. Seemingly Overzealous

To celebrate, an opening day party will take place with special offers and family-friendly activities such as a temporary tattoo pop-up.

Outside Seemingly Overzealous’ new Dilworth location.
Outside Seemingly Overzealous’ new Dilworth location. Seemingly Overzealous

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Seemingly Overzealous’ opening party

At the opening party on Saturday, Seemingly Overzealous’ new location will serve plenty of its fan-favorite flavors, along with a few surprises.

Seemingly Overzealous’ newest location is set to open at 224 East Blvd., Suite B.
Seemingly Overzealous’ newest location is set to open at 224 East Blvd., Suite B. Seemingly Overzealous


  • The first 40 guests will receive free “emotional baggage” totes.
  • From noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, kids’ scoops will be only $2.
  • For $3, customers can receive a mystery scoop with no samples and no hints on the flavor — its “Love is Blind” special.
  • New creamy creations will be available, too.
Outside Seemingly Overzealous’ new Dilworth location.
Outside Seemingly Overzealous’ new Dilworth location. Seemingly Overzealous

Seemingly Overzealous

Location: 224 East Blvd Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28203 (opening Saturday, June 21)

Location: Camp North End, 701 Keswick Ave #102, Charlotte, NC 28206

Location: 1308 The Plaza, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28205

Cuisine: Dairy-free ice cream

Instagram: @seeminglyoverzealous

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