Our family loves going here any chance we get for the best gelato and unique sweet and savory selections! My personal favorite is a scoop each of Olive Oil Sea Salt with the decadent Dark Chocolate. It comes with a little pool of olive oil on top. I thought that was the most insane combination when recommended by the counter service. Now it's what I continually order! The freezer has grab and go selections as well. Nestled below the Obstinate Daughter restaurant makes this our family combination meal and dessert choice when celebrating special occasions or just because treat! read more

Get the olive oil and sea salt. You won't regret it. Also had coffee gelato and it was amazing. Was served quickly but this was off season and no lines read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Yummy dairy free options! Everyone in our party loved their desserts. I'll be back soon!

Decided to pop in after dinner at The Obstinate Daughter. It's a cute spot with a good variety of ice cream, as well as some adorable merch for the Obstinate Daughter. Opted for the popular flavor combo of olive oil/dark chocolate. I personally loved it, but others weren't a fan. I like the combo of salty and sweet, so definitely be forewarned if that's not your thing. Service was great, the line moved pretty fast. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Olive Oil/Dark Chocolate, Peppermint/Strawberry - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

We really enjoyed the gelato from Beardcats! We also tried the GIANT rice crispy treats. Yum! Such a fun themed dessert shop. We will definitely be back again! read more

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I went into the shop to purchase souvenir shirts. The young man that cashed us out I gave him my credit card. He proceeded to follow all the prompts on their screen. Catch this out. Ask me if I run a receipt and for some reason, I usually don't, but this time I said, yes, I go sit outside at my table, waiting to eat at the opposite daughter. Something told me to look at my receipt and this young man had given himself a $16.58 tip just for cashing me out for two T-shirts and a hat. When I went back in and questioned him, he told me oh you can just have some ice cream. I said I don't want ice cream you need to refund the money. He proceeds to go get the manager. The manager comes out and says well you don't want to give him a tip? Why should I give him a tip when he fraudulently did it the first time and all he did was cash me out for some T-shirts . Be very cautious and aware. read more

Yum!! Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I love their fun seasonal options, and you can really tell nothing tastes artificial.m. We also tried one of the baked goods, the pecan bar and OMG, 10/10 (sadly didn't snap a pic). read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

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What a delicious find! We stopped in after dinner for a little sweet treat, and it was everything we hoped for and more. The shop itself is cozy and can fill up quickly, with just a handful of small tables for seating. But honestly, the star here is the gelato and sherbet. I got a regular (2 scoops) with Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Sweet Cream, topped with hot fudge, and it was absolutely divine - rich, smooth, and bursting with flavor. The perfect way to end our date night. Highly recommend treating yourself here! read more

Beardscat's is the best gelato in town! They have a wide variety of unique flavors and will put toppings on as well! I typically don't like chocolate ice cream but I loved the chocolate and added sprinkles to my order! The service is excellent and the shop is cozy and fun inside with lots of seating inside and out. read more

We loved this place! Much better than the ice cream place on the other side of the street. Parking is tough, it gets crowded and space inside is tight. But, it is so worth it!!! Got the Cookie Butter and Orange Ginger and both were amazing! Don't bother getting a cup of tea (it was a cold and rainy. Ight when we went). It was too much of a production make it worth the wait. read more

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I am quite particular when it comes to gelato and I have to say... this is some of the best I've had outside of Italy! I was pretty shocked to find gelato of this quality in Charleston, especially in such a touristy area. Lots of fun flavors too! The shop itself is kind of small, with a few small tables. It wouldn't be the worst idea to take your gelato to go and eat it on a walk/along the beach. Wish I had a spot like this near me! read more

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Beardcat's Sweet Shop was a much needed treat following dinner on a warm, summer night. While street parking in the area is limited, the gelato at this place is really good. Prices were pretty high, $7 plus tax, for two scoops. But, this is a high rent area, so the place can charge that kind of money for a dessert. read more

Didn't know about this place that was right below OD! We wanted something sweet after dinner and it was conveniently nearby. Cute place with shop that sold some swag. Hubby got the Salted Olive Oil gelato since it was GF and I got the coffee. Flavors were on point, but the texture was just too soft. For me I feel like gelato is a cross between hard and soft serve. A nice firmer texture but still creamy and soft. This was almost leaning in a soft melted stage, but since I had it in a cone it was a bit difficult to eat. The guy did warn me about the cone breaking because he gave me a cup. The waffle cone itself was delicious, but thin. My cone completely fell apart as I got halfway and gelato was melting quickly. But again, as for taste it was good. read more

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The gelato is excellent! The service was friendly and pleasant. The most amazing Gelato was the Olive Oil and Sea salt. Must try! Family tried the hazelnut and strawberry- also good. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Olive Oul Sea salt gelato - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

This gelato place is embedded under a restaurant. While the restaurant was (and usually is) packed, getting gelato was reasonably fast. In addition to a stracchiatella flavor and some hazelnut, I added a dark chocolate sorbetto. I find that chocolate sorbet is one of the real winners of the vegan dessert market; you taste the chocolate more than you would with dairy ice cream and the version here was strong but sweet enough to be edible. All of it was good quality stuff. And being walkable to the beach adds extra value. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

The biscoff gelato is ! Seriously one of the best ice creams I've ever had! So good we ate it daily while there. Quick service and great outdoor seating. read more

Great selection of gelato. We had Ascai blueberry and Pistachio. Both were excellent. Ate on a bench outside and enjoyed good weather and sunshine read more

This is your ice cream destination when in the Charleston area, but find them out from the city in Sullivan's Island which is around a 15 minute drive from downtown. Parking is free off street and can be extremely challenging during peak Summer and weekends. They are below the Obstinate Daughter. The shop is very small, but a few places to sit. The main area to enjoy is on their patio if not seating for Obstinate Daughter. The service was immediate friendly. Enjoy all the samples you like and if getting a waffle cone they are made fresh. They also have merchandise and even a locally made Bloody Mary mix. I was with my daughter who got a chocolate cone and I got a vanilla bean egg in a cup. Both of us were very satisfied. The young lady with the store being slow chatted us up. Don't miss this one. read more

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I was pretty miffed walking into Beardcat's after a truly atrocious dining experience at The Obstinate Daughter above it. Beardcat's slightly took the edge off before I trekked back to my hotel, as the folks working were exceedingly nicer than the bartender at OD. I ordered a small cup of the stracciatella gelato and while it didn't match quality you'd expect to find in Italy, it certainly came close. read more

Fun little ice cream spot on Sullivan's Island. They have a nice selection of freezer cookie sandwiches and take & bake cookies. They offer gelato and sorbet. Allergens are clearly marked - which is appreciated. read more

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Really tasty gelato. Fast and friendly service. The red velvet and hazelnut flavors where my favorites! It was super hot out but there were plenty of spots to sit outside in the shade and enjoy some ice cream. Beware : gelato melts super fast in the Carolina heat so u getter way fast! read more

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Delicious ice cream! Small little store under the Obstinate Daughter. We stopped in Beardcat's after lunch there and it was the perfect sweet treat after a yummy lunch. They let you taste test flavors and all of them are so delicious, it was very difficult to decide. The pistachio was very good. All the workers were very friendly. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

I had the Stracciatella gelato and it was absolutely divine. My friend tried the house special olive oil gelato and was raving about it. It's such a cute place with a beachy vibe. Great service as well! The best gelato in Charleston county and I've tried several different spots. We will definitely be back. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Stracciatella gelato - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Delicious. Had the mint brownie and hazelnut flavors. Love the variety and service. Great addition to the Obstinate Daughter located above. Save some room after dinner as this is a fun way to end the dining experience. read more

Such a great post-dinner treat spot! We got the biscoff, coffee and Stracciatella ice cream. My favorite was biscoff ice cream but all 3 flavors were buttery smooth and decadent. Service was quick and the shop sold a lot of merchandise and pasta from the obstinate daughter (the restaurant right above it! read more

The olive oil and sea salt gelato is the best ice cream I have ever had! So so good! We will be back!

I don't know who came up with the brilliant idea of olive oil ice cream because I lived in Italy for 15 years and have never seen this, but WOW what a genius idea! I'm actually lactose intolerant and they didn't have a dairy free option of the olive oil ice cream but I just HAD TO get a little sample, and wowwww was it delicious! Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt.. so good. They do have some dairy free gelato and I got the key lime mixed with dark chocolate which was truly delicious -- the dark chocolate tasted fudgy and rich. I thought it was odd they charged us for trying a sample; never heard of any ice cream shop doing this and I could understand if you order several samples and you're taking advantage, but just for one? I do appreciate more ice cream shops offering dairy free alternatives! read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

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I've never met a gelato I didn't like ... but there are definitely some that stand out more than others. Beardcat's Sweet Shop really is out here serving up authentic Italian ice cream in South Carolina. Not only will you love the fun flavors and creamy consistency ... but the service is top notch. We've found that some places in more touristy spots (like Sullivan's Island) aren't all that happy to be serving out-of-towners. That's definitely not the case here. Our ice cream expert (who doubled as our cashier) was probably one of the friendliest people we met during our trip. Case in point ... I sampled at least three of Beardcat's gelato offerings, and was met with encouragement to try as many flavors as I wanted. I ended up settling on the Key Lime Pie and Sweet Cream, which was a great pairing for a warm summer day. My husband decided on the Chocolate Hazelnut and Coffee, which was also delish. You just can't beat good gelato! We'll definitely make it a point to visit Beardcat's the next time we're visiting Charleston. Thank you for the perfect Friday afternoon treat! read more

Wow this ice cream gelato shop was so tasty!! I tried the peppermint stracciatella and the biscoff flavors, which were SO good. I'm not the biggest fan of overwhelmingly sweet flavors, but these had the perfect amount of sweetness and blend of different flavors that kept it enjoyable until the last bite. I'd definitely recommend this dessert shop! read more

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We love gelato and this is a great place to go. My wife had the hazelnut. I had the combination of the biscotti - almond, and the chocolate brownie. Both were great. I also sampled the olive oil and salt as well as the pineapple - both would have been good to choose as well. read more

I just returned from a trip to Italy, so I'm either the best or worst person to review gelato right now. The variety was very nice and the guy behind the counter was super kind and patient with our group. The gelato flavors were pretty good, but the portions were very small. The coconut was by far our favorite. The other flavors we had were average. The seating area is small and right under another restaurant. For me, I'm not sure it was really worth it. If they had a rewards program and I lived close by, maybe. read more

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Clearly, there is enough demand for TWO ice cream places on Sullivan's Island. Both were busy this week! We wandered down from Home Team after "taking care of business", saw the line under the Obstinate Daughter, and curiously entered The Beardcat's Sweet Shop. Great setup! The BSS has ice cream sandwiches to go (left cooler) or you can get in line and have them scoop you some fresh gelato to go. We ordered the sundae with three basic scoops (vanilla, chocolate, and oreo mint), but there were PLENTY of other fancy choices for your hoity toity island friends. Similar to Jeni's, toppings (fudge, etc.) are small, but super rich and flavorful. The fudge was SO dreamy and unsurprisingly leaves you wanting more. Our friends raved about the salty gelato flavors and the red velvet. $12 for a small sundae sounds expensive, but is right on pace with current inflation/our economy. We look forward to our next Station 22 beach day, Home Team 'cue, escaping the heat, and Beardcat's Sweet Shop's flavorful nightcap. read more

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Literally a GEM. The best gelato I have had outside of Europe! Give you a great amount for the price too! read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Oh my gosh! My Grandaughter and I had the Olive oil and dark chocolate gelatos with coarse sea salt! The best dessert EVER! I told her next time we go to Sullivans Island for lunch... we will be marching right back to Beardcat's Sweet Shop for the exact same combo!! Who would have thought?‍It is a perfect after meal dessert place to go to!! read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Our after lunch olive oil and dark chocolate gelato with course sea salt! Delicious!! - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Tasty gelato. Olive oil gelato (with olive oil and coarse salt added on top) combo with dark chocolate gelato makes the perfect and unique treat...especially after an amazing meal at Obstinate Daughter (upstairs). read more

We stop here every time we head to Sullivans! They have so many flavors, you can tell everything is fresh and homemade, and the gelato is so creamy and delicious. I would skip the icecream sandwich and go for cups of gelato. The lime flavor and the biscoff have been my favorites! read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Coffee gelato - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

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Before walking on the beach I wanted to get an iced drink for the walk. I tried getting a sweetened ice tea as listed on their menu and the employee informed me they had never had the sweet tea even though it was on the menu. She offered to make a hot tea and to ice it but we did not want to wait for that. I ended up getting cold brew and it was still good. It was about 5 dollars for a cold brew and located right below the obstinate daughter. read more

eight dollars gets you a lot with three scoops. Gelato is tasty and yet not overly sweet. Dogs are no longer allowed in the store. read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

I came here after having dinner upstairs. This is a small but nice little ice cream shop that you see on most beach towns. There were 5 people working behind the counter although it was the middle of winter and tourism had dropped significantly. I ordered a gelato. The guy behind the counter was very nice. They offer cakes, pies, and cookies as well if ice cream isn't your thing. Everything was great! read more

They have the BEST gelato ice cream sandwiches (in the freezer and are $6). Olive oil gelato is creamy, sweet, and salty all at once. Best beach treat in town! read more

Beardcat's Sweet Shop - Gelato Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina