My family loves Fresh. Their locally made ice cream is fantastic with a lot of great flavors to…read morechoose from. Tonight I went with Carolina Crunch which has their Honey Salted Caramel ice cream mixed with Heath bars and Butterfinger. They use a lot of local ingredients here and this ice cream was made with honey from Mike's Bees in Raleigh. My wife had the banana pudding ice cream and it was excellent as well. You really can't go wrong with any of the flavors here. Very creamy with a silky texture. This is better than the vast majority of places you'll go to for ice cream. Service was very friendly and patient as my family practically sampled every flavor on the menu. Lots of outdoor seating here which was perfect on a comfortable, moderately cool summer night. Fresh is one of the best ice cream places in the Triangle area. Definitely Stevie K Certified Legit!

This is my favorite place to get ice cream in North Carolina! It's so delicious. They are always…read morevery nice and patient. Whenever I have questions about the flavors they always give detailed explanations and don't rush to move onto the next person. My favorite flavor is the banana pudding. I've been to this location more than I can count JUST for the banana pudding ice cream. The other flavors are just as good. The picture attached is the bananas foster and the brookie. So good on a hot day! There's lots of outdoor seating and the bathroom is convenient if needed.

Went in on a Sunday afternoon for frozen yogurt & boy was I satisfied! I mix cheesecake &…read morestrawberry together with fresh strawberry & graham cracker. It was fresh & delightful. I love that this is a Christian based establishment. Frog means forever reliant on God

I visited Sweet Frog while in the area during this heat wave we've been having this weekend. This…read moreis a cute FroYo shop to stop in for unique flavors and fresh toppings. The staff were friendly and the shop was clean and organized. I decided on the mango flavored frozen yogurt, I added a combo of coconut and the tart original plain yogurt. My toppings included pineapple and strawberry popping boba, kiwi, fresh mango and coconut shavings. Very tropical and Caribbean. Their watermelon flavor was not replenished so I couldn't indulge in that. This was so refreshing for a sweet treat on a 98 degree day. The shop is located next to Red Bowl and Golden Krust.

Best ice cream ever, lots of flavors, locate off lake wheeler rd. Buy it every year at the state…read morefair

Howling Cow Creamery is on part of NC State University's working dairy farm. The ice cream is…read moreproduced by the university. If you are looking for the nearby museum, that is the Randleigh Heritage Museum. It is a little further up the road, but appointments are usually required. Howling Cow has parking right outside, just watch the signs, as a few spots don't allow parking because of loading zones. Pets are not allowed, so leave them at home. Howling Cow sells ice cream, milk, sodas, water, cheese and other merchandise, such as clothing and water bottles, inside. The coolers are filled with to-go items, and there is even a separate check-out. If you are looking to enjoy your order there, you order at the register. They are a cashless facility, so remember your credit or debit card. You can get cones, cups, sundaes, and milkshakes. There are a few tables inside, and if you prefer to sit on the covered porch, there are tables and even some rocking chairs. The cows sometimes roam the pastures on cooler days. This visit, I went with the chocolate peanut butter ice cream brownie sundae. I wasn't expecting it to be so big and have as many of the toppings as it did. I couldn't finish it, but they had tops to put on it so you could take it to go. These were near where you pick up your order, so it's easy to grab one if you need one. If you are looking for quality ice cream with a variety of flavors in a peaceful setting, check out Howling Cow.

I noticed their super adorable truck while making some returns at Crabtree. Their retro truck is…read moreparked right in the main lobby at Crabtree. Level one, across from H&M and the Lego Store. Their options are simple-- cone, cup, or milkshake. You pick either chocolate or vanilla and then the cereal you'd like mixed in with it. You can also add additional toppings for .75 cents each. I decided to go with vanilla in a cone with fruity pebbles. They had a great variety of cereals to choose from. I was a little skeptical at first, but the softserve was pretty delicious. So few places in the area do soft serve and I'm always a fan. The cone was huge though. They only offer one size, I wish they'd have a smaller size open to choose from. Overall super tasty, great location if you are at the mall already, I just wish they had more of a variety of size options.

Vanilla cone with Trix is where it's at!! The portion size was huge and well worth the cost. Sooo…read moregood, looking forward to trying another combination later.

My little one and I finished taking photos at the nearby Marbles museum. She insisted on icecream,…read moreand with a quick google search Amorino came up in results. We ordered the mango, salted caramel and lemon flavored gelato. All of it was amazing! We ordered small cups but the serving was pretty healthy. Also note: there is a kiosk for ordering so no talking required if you're not in the mood to chit chat Amorino, I will certainly return for more

I haven't been to Amorino's in a while. We came with some friends who were in town since it was…read morewalking distance from where we had dinner. This spot is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, so parking is mostly going to be street parking and there are a few parking decks nearby. I ended up getting their version of an affogato with vanilla bean ice cream. It was delightful! You really can't go wrong with an affogato. They were quite busy for a Monday night and so it took a little bit to get our ice cream but there is seating inside and outside of the shop, so you can relax while you wait.

Rita's has great Italian ice and custard with lots of flavors. This location has a small inside bar…read moreto sit at and 2 picnic tables outside. It's not a quaint location as it's in a parking lot next to a busy road but the service is great and you'll enjoy their desserts. My 3 year old loves to get their cherry ice!

Staff is friendly place is clean. Custard is delicious but not worth the price. A cone with some…read moreice cream cost me $5.62 which is ridiculous. They also prompted for tip. I would give it 5 stars if not for the price. I can get premium ice cream for cheaper at the super market. I would be willing to pay tops 3.50 for an ice cream cone. Won't be back unless someone else pays.

Kilwin's Ice cream offers ice cream, sundaes, different types of fudges, different types of…read moredesserts, what's not to like? They have a decent variety of ice cream flavors for also being a shop that offers fudge and other delicacies. You can get samples of all the flavors which is nice. The service was prompt and if you have any questions about flavors or things off the menu the staff answered them without any issues. Inside you can browse around and see the different types of desserts they have. I got a sundae and some fudge to go. The ice cream is good enough and the fudge is very decadent.

This place was absolutely amazing and truly fantastic! Don't hesitate to drop by--you won't regret…read moreit! Their selection is incredible! Plus, we couldn't resist; we ate five strawberries on the way to the car, which was just a block away--so good!

Andia's is one of my favorite ice cream spots - not just in Raleigh, but of any ice cream shops…read moreI've been to ever. The flavor selections are unique, and the quality of ingredients are fresh and top notch. I am always partial to anything chocolate or coffee flavored, so my go to is the Oreo coffee flavor. I've also tried their sundaes, and I appreciate that it's not the typical sundae. You can get your scoop of choice, plus a topping and sauce of choice. If you stop by at a time when it's not super busy, the staff have the extra time to help you decide what to get (and typically you can sample up to two flavors). So worth the repeat visits!

Have you ever had corn flavored ice cream? Probably not. I tried it at Andias and the taste was…read moreamazing! The menu offered a wide variety of flavors and I was so happy to sample this one and then get a full scoop. The service was very friendly and the girls behind the counter were happy to offer samples. I will definitely be back!

Cute little place with limited ice cream selection. Have…read moresome fun unique flavors. Area upstairs with seating is small but can take it to the outdoor area. Able to try 2 flavors which allows for speedier service & still allow you to try before you buy.

This local ice cream place was recommended from a friend while we were visiting Raleigh…read more It was very busy being a hotter day here. I had the sea salt cookie dough ice cream and it was ok. My partner had the dairy free margarita gelato and it was amazing! Very limited parking out front but there are tables outside to sit and enjoy the ice cream. My only issue was the indoor AC unit was leaking water making it impossible to seat down.

I used to come to this ice cream shop since I was a kid, and I'm sorry to say, it's just not like…read morehow it used to be. I don't know if it was because they were busy on Sunday (5/31/26) or what, but I did not enjoy my ice cream at all. I ordered the Carolina Concrete (vanilla frozen custard with M&Ms, Oreos, and hot fudge). The signature is literally in the name -- concrete -- but mine was terrible. From what I understand, it's supposed to be fresh frozen custard served upside down because it's thick and frozen, but mine was far from that. It was served the regular way, and the custard was basically liquid. I also ordered my dad's plain vanilla frozen custard. The lady helping us was sweet, but she mentioned they only had certain frozen custards available at the moment, which was disappointing. I feel like there should've been a sign letting customers know that beforehand. When I questioned my order and mentioned what the sign described the Carolina Concrete to be, the employee did offer to remake it, which I appreciated. But honestly, I shouldn't have had to ask for something to be made correctly the first time when I paid for it. I'm not sure what was going on, but it felt like they weren't prepared for the Sunday crowd on a hot day. And no -- before anyone assumes it melted because of the weather -- I ate it inside my car with the A/C on, not outside. One thing I'll always give them credit for is the atmosphere. The outside seating area is still really nice, especially with the fountain, and it looks beautiful at night with the lights. I'll probably know moving forward to visit during less busy times or later in the evening instead.

This is got to be the best in the Nation. I could live from the Strawberry syrup/…read moremarmalade/preserves or whatever that concoction is over the vanilla frozen custard Attendant has the personality of someone that will make it big in life, great service with a smile Will return over and over and over