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    Carvel

    4.0 (35 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Zack S.

    The ice cream was good. Nothing amazing but your typical ice cream shop. The place was pretty clean and a fun environment. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

    New soft serve flavor (June 2022)
    Yoonie L.

    We stumbled upon this locally owned and operated Carvel location when we moved to the area last year, because we visited the Aqua Leisure Pools next door LOL. This is the spot to get a frozen treat in this corner of Chesapeake! My fam and I come here often after getting dinner nearby or just for a quick treat. The staff are always upbeat and friendly and the shop is kept clean. They have a variety of hard ice cream flavors on hand, as well as soft serve, ice cream sammies and of course, their famous ice cream cakes. Over the past year, I think we've tried just about everything from Carvel. I'm a big fan of their soft serve and usually get the soft serve by itself or milkshakes (they are made with the soft serve). Everything comes in a variety of sizes to cater to anyone's appetite and you can pretty much customize everything to your liking (for example, Cookies and Cream milkshake can be made with either vanilla, chocolate or swirl; ice creams can be topped with anything, classic sundaes can be made with any flavor soft serve with any topping etc.) They also have weekday daily specials going on (see pic): Monday - 1/2 off Sundae Dashers Tuesday - 1/2 off Carvelanches Wednesday - BOGO Classic Sundaes Thursday - 1/2 off shakes Friday - 1/2 off Banana Barges It's also nice that they stay open late (in terms of Chesapeake). As of this writing, they also offer military discount with presentation of valid ID. Thank you for your support, Carvel! Stay safe, Friends!

    Jason W.

    The atmosphere and ambience was so uplifting and joyous. You are greeted with a sense of happiness as you enter the door, the customer service and kindness my best-friend Samson and I had received was so amazing. You will love it here, I highly recommend!!!

    Oreo cold brew on top with cookie butter underneath
    Erika W.

    Growing up, we'd occasionally get Carvel cakes for our birthdays. I never knew they sold actual ice cream! We moved out to Chesapeake recently and I can say we have found quite the gem. It's hot out? Carvel. You want something for your sweet tooth? Carvel. Craving a second dessert? Carvel. Hands down. My oldest recently had a birthday and we got a cake from here. They did let us choose a different ice cream flavor, we got mint chocolate chip, for a bit of an up charge. They also can print edible images for the tops of the cakes. The cake was pretty good and got two thumbs up all around. Now, on to their regular ice cream. I'm a creature of habit so my top two flavors are always the cookie butter and Oreo cold brew. One scoop of each in a waffle cone? Incredible. My kiddos love their dragonfruit lemonade and the cotton candy. Their ice cream is so creamy, velvety and addicting. You know those little chocolate crunchies in the middle of the cakes? You can get them on top of your ice cream! The staff have been different every time, but they're always very kind and patient especially with my children. I really appreciate it. We're going to keep coming back and hope that the consistency remains the same.

    Lynne P.

    Coming from one of our worst Cinema Cafe experiences that required an immediate dose of happiness and where else but Carvel can you find happiness for sale and smiles for free? I am currently stuck on their strawberry shortcake dasher. Just like it sounds, a strawberry shortcake with your choice of ice cream (mine is always strawberry-not only do you get fresh cut up strawberries but there are chunks of them in your ice cream too) and whipped cream. Today I felt like a double dose of happiness and went with a medium. Really, for me, a small is the best size but I ate as much of that medium I could just to wash away the Cinema Cafe sadness that was smothering me. The young ladies here are always so helpful, friendly and willing to give you suggestions and samples of the yummy ice cream. Today we had the place to ourselves so I didn't feel rushed and when I was ready, they gladly made my smile to go. My first review wasn't the best experience for me here but they have been making up for it each time we're here. Thank you for the happiness and the wonderful attitudes. Y'all rock!

    deanna c.

    What a great carvel! This carvel location has the biggest selection of ice cream cakes I've ever seen. Also, they do not skimp out on the best part... the crunchies!!!!!!!

    Shebly K.

    Stopped in after school last week. We were the only ones there so service was supper fast and friendly! Nice clean lobby with lots of seating. Only ordered for my kids they said it was yummy. They got chocolate with sprinkles. The worker was busy decorating some cakes doing a great job they looked yummy! Might have to get one next time!

    Hocos pocus shake
    Mary R.

    Friendly staff!!! So accommodating to my two year old who kept dropping her spoon ‍ And the hocus pocus milk shake definitely out a spell on me!

    2 layer cookies and cream ice cream cake with chocolate "crunchies" in the middle
    Danette H.

    Coming here to order and pick up my daughter's birthday ice cream cake was a breeze. When I came to order, the young lady who helped me stopped what she was doing, grabbed her order notebook, and immediately came to assist me. She answered all of my questions with a quickness and helped me to make the best choice in what I was looking for. That same attentiveness and quick customer service was there when I came to pick up my order days later. I was a little surprised by the cost of the cake, but I do know that Carvel can be a little pricey. Anyhow, the price was well worth it! My baby girl enjoyed it and so did the few family members that we shared it with! The cake was very pretty and the chocolate "crunchies" were a big hit! From Flying Saucers and yummy ice cream cakes to simple ice cream cones with sprinkles, I'll definitely be making another visit to this location soon!

    Harry Potter themed cake
    William A.

    I came to this Carvel location just looking for a plain pink cake for my wife's birthday so I could decorate it myself in a Harry Potter theme. Turns out, they were able to decorate it in the way I was going to. I put my trust in them because I was worried that I would mess it up. They absolutely nailed it. I couldn't believe how perfect the cake looked when I picked it up. I would highly recommend this Carvel location to anyone and everyone.

    Joe D.

    This is a nice little find since moving to Chesapeake. It's down on South Battlefield and I have to pass a Dairy Queen to get here, but it's totally worth it! When you step inside they definitely have the whole retro thing going on and it works nicely. The counter is over to the left side as you enter and partially along the back. To the right are some coolers full of sodas and in the middle you find old ice cream parlor stools and chairs covered in red with metal banding around them. It's a nice touch. On my visit I picked up a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake. I don't remember the cost but it wasn't expensive and was oooooooh so delicious. The people working there were very nice and it seems like it's a family operation. I noticed on the way out there's also tables and chairs outside which will be especially nice once once spring and summer get here. I think on my next visit I'll bring Jango and hook him up with a scoop as well.

    Taking my son for birthday ice cream. Great service and amazing ice cream. Definitely recommend.
    Phil A.

    Delicious. Great, friendly service. Price as expected for fancy ice cream. Worth coming back.

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    Ice cream was good but costly for what little you get. I'd rather find somewhere cheaper to get my ice cream

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    Great service. Yummy ice cream. To be honest, I generally come here for their ice cream cakes which is tradition in my family!

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    Very patient with our group of kids! So many choices! Love tasting the ice cream, so hard to chose!

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    Large, clean store with no line run by nice Asian people. I'd go here every time, but they are quite a drive from my house.

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