I looked up ice cream recommendations on my drive to Wilmington from Charleston and found this Gem: Gilbert's Ice Cream. The ambiance is cute country chic, with exceptional customer service to match it. The store is clean, the ice cream is made fresh, and you get to sample all the flavors you want. After one small taste of Bourbon Butter Pecan, I was sold! I went with one scoop with a Waffle cone and boy..... That more than enough! It was delish! But you have to try it yourself when passing by! read more

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Fantastic ice cream and service. It's a small place with some outside tables. Lots of flavors and options. Great find in the Pawleys area. We were so anxious to eat the ice cream, didn't take pictures. read more

Great ice cream and they don't skimp on the servings. We drive from Mt Pleasant just to get their sundaes. Everyone's always friendly and they have a great variety of flavors. read more

We stopped in during our vacation to enjoy a tasty treat! Good amount of options and the service was nice. They were very patient as we sampled a bunch of the flavors. My friend got the flight and I got two half scoops in a bowl. The golden milk flavor was quite interesting and I couldn't even tell it was vegan. The cotton candy was delicious with pink candy pieces in it. My son got chocolate but felt it tasted like a light Dutch chocolate and liked my cotton candy better. Really cute inside and very clean. read more

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I had the most amazing banana split!!! I discovered that most everything is made there in the store. My wife had a sundae with strawberry and wet nuts that she loved. This is truly the best ice cream you can buy!! read more

There was a line out of the door but it moved pretty quickly. Delicious flavors, no sugar free.

The flavors here are fun and really good. The marshmallow flavor is insanely creamy and rich while the cotton candy is so legit it's scary. We went twice in 3 days read more

Excellent ice cream! Easy parking, easy to get to and really cute place inside! Decent places to sit inside and out. Service was excellent and lots to choose from! Got the pralines and cream ice cream and 1 scoop of the triple chocolate chip- loved it! read more

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My family comes for ice cream at least once a week!! Everything is amazing and fresh! I do have one request though, PUT THE BANANA PUDDING SUNDAE ON THE MENU!!! It is divine!!! read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Limited time staff creation banana pudding sundae. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Awesome ice cream! We love local establishments like Gilbert's! We had a great experience. Our children really enjoyed the ice cream and sugar cookies. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. They have outdoor seating which was nice. Definitely recommend! read more

If you're going to South Carolina, you gotta go to Gilbert's. I absolutely love this place. They never disappoint. I also love how they'll have featured flavors. I got the featured maple walnut flavor and it was delicious. You won't regret going to Gilbert's! read more

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My family had a hankering for some ice cream and decided to try Gilbert's. The ice cream was very good and prices were not too bad. A decent sundae was $7.95 The only issue we had was a new employee totally messed up my son's hot brownie sundae. She was being coached by others but when they broke away to serve some other patrons she was totally lost. Only gave my son one scoop instead of two lol. Unfortunately he said nothing until after we left so it was what it was. We'd definitely go back though when in the mood for some good ice cream. read more

When at the beach, going out for ice cream is a necessity and we were fortunate to have one of the best places just up the street from our humble abode. They don't have the biggest selection around, but more than an adequate number of choices and the best variety of flavors I've never tried; like Payday and Root Beer. The ice cream is all homemade and you can get scoops, sundaes, and floats with a nice variety of choices here also. My favorite, though, is the "flight" of ice cream. I've had flights at different restaurants but never at an ice cream place. I love the idea. Here, it's 3 scoops and a big triangle of waffle come. They call them half-scoops but they seem like. Perfect size to me. I chose Payday, Peanut Butter, and Root Beer. Odd combo, I know, but I wanted to try each of these flavors Cold, creamy, and not overpowering. Nicely done Gilbert's Ice Cream, nicely done. Worth stopping by if you are in Pawleys Island for sure. And they have dog treats! Happy puppies when we got home too. read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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If you're looking for delicious homemade ice cream, this is the place! It will satisfy your sweet tooth and cool you off on a hot summer day. read more

It is only open for takeout during Covid. We placed an order at the window that was quickly filled. The ice cream is creamy and there are lots of flavors to choose from. I couldn't make up my mind so I got the FLIGHT. Three 1/2 scoops. I chose Southern Bourbon Butter Pecan, Nutter Butter, and Triple chocolate. It comes with a waffle cone wedge that was crispy and delicious. I was not a fan of the Triple Chocolate but the others were delish. My boyfriend got the Pralines and Cream which he enjoyed. There are plenty of picnic benches outside to eat at. read more

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Delicious!!! The staff was so super friendly. They let you sample whatever you wanted. I tried the Pralines & Cream, Southern Bourbon Butter Pecan, Sweet Tea Sorbet & Root Bear. Everything was beyond yummy but I went with the Pralines & Cream because it was phenomenal! They offer ice cream sundaes, brownies, cookies, ice cream cookie sandwiches, cones, cups, shakes, etc. We also got a chocolate chip cookie & it was soft & delicious. Some of the best ice cream I have ever had. I will be stopping by again! read more

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This is the best ice cream that you will find in the Myrtle Beach area. If not the best ice cream in the low country area! Everything is freshly made and tastes amazing! I had the Southern Bourbon Butter Pecan ice cream. I could have ate the whole tub! It was perfectly balanced without being too sweet. They have multiple flavors to pick from and you are more than welcome to sample each flavor. Be free to swing by as they change their flavors each week. The Sweet Tea Sorbet is a great Southern summer treat. The Root Beer ice cream tastes just like a Root Beer Float. read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

The best ice cream on Pawleys! Add the whipped cream it's my favorite...............................................

I visited Gilbert's today and have been a frequent customer for the past 3 years since moving to Pawleys. Today, I was charged $78.09 for a box of ten premade ice cream sandwiches. I questioned the price and the owner, Angela, came out from the back and refunded me $20 because I bought a box of ten; otherwise that would be the correct price for 10 individually. We absolutely love supporting local businesses like Gilbert's and we appreciate that the ice cream is homemade, but nearly $8.00 for an individual premade ice cream sandwich? Seriously, I was dumbfounded. We have had cheaper gourmet ice cream with organic ingredients in NYC recently! Additionally the sandwiches are much smaller with less ice cream fill than we have had there in the past and the price nearly doubled. I wish I would've asked the price before purchasing, but my daughter had her heart set on bringing ice cream sandwiches from her favorite ice cream parlor to celebrate her birthday in class. I couldn't break her heart, but my wallet sure is broke! Be forewarned. I am unsure who is able to afford these prices given the current wages here in SC. Unfortunately, we are heartbroken and quite hesitate to return. read more

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Good old fashion ice cream, tastes great. No if ands or buts. Priced right, and they give you more than enough. Of course, all the fixings. It's on the way, so stop there. Frank G read more

Great place that I've driven past numerous times without stopping. Glad I finally did. Prices are in line with the quality you receive. Great ice cream and other products. I love to get some of their frozen treats to go and surprise friends with them at home. read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Amazing brownie ice cream sandwich (with peanuts). - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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Very tasty homemade ice cream. Best in Pawley's and appreciate ability to have half scoops to try more flavors.

This has been our go-to ice cream shop since we started vacationing here every summer. We make at least three visits during our week-long stays. A good rotation of flavors, including some adventurous ones. My wife branched out and got a sundae and... wow! read more

Can't say much good about it. End of the season I guess so not much variety . Daughter wanted small Sunday got huge thing anyway all very expensive read more

Nice selection and lots of retail if you want to advertise for them. Ice cream is no different than anywhere else. Staff is unfriendly and acts as if the customers are an inconvenience. Had to interrupt a personal conversation to order. Even spoke with one of the owner who was very abrupt. Not a cheery place. read more

Absolutely the best! Quality ice cream with a wide variety of unique flavors. We visit every year!

Me and my wife came in for national ice cream day and won a free scoop. The girls were very helpful and let us taste many. We will be returning. read more

The experience was not pleasant to say the least. We walked in with no greeting, our group said hi but we were still greeted with stares. Not sure what that was all about but we did take a while to think of what we wanted but that is because of how much stuff there was but felt judged the whole time. I ordered a milkshake which seemed like an inconvenience, mind you there was a small group behind us. Then said thank you to the person who made my milkshake and they gave extreme attitude when saying you're welcome. Side note the prices were high but I didn't mind that but for my milkshake it was expensive for it not being filled up all the way. I honestly don't know what we did to upset them but just hope the experience will be better for others. read more

I had a brownie ice cream sandwich 4 yrs ago in San Diego and couldn't find one anywhere I went on the east coast! Gilbert's Ice Cream hooked me up. Great staff, happy to make anything you are looking for, as long as they've got it! Homemade ice cream was delicious. I got the Cookie Monster ice cream! This is now a must visit when me and my family are in Pawleys Island, SC read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Gilbert's is the best! Friendliest staff and most amazing ice cream. 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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They were really nice and the ice cream was top notch. The only thing that wasn't good was that the banana ice cream tasted and I believe was pineapple. But they did give us a free scoop after I told them about it. read more

Heard great things about this place and was disappointed. Expensive and the young girl who served me was rude and messed up my order. We were the only people in there so they weren't busy. Establishment was super cute and very clean! Think I just had the cranky server read more

Love this place been here sense day 1, always will be my favorite place for ice cream

Went yesterday! Absolutely scrummy! We had the bourbon butter pecan and the peanut butter butterfinger. Would have gone again this morning on our way back from walking dogs on the beach, but they don't open that early on a Sunday! read more

Great ice cream. Very rich with milk fats for creamy texture. Can be a slow process as lone moves slowly. No restrooms!

Excellent homemade ice cream!! Very creamy and delicious! Peanut sauce was fantastic!! Owner was there and she was lovely!! Definitely worth it!! read more

I called to see if they had any gluten free ice cream and was quickly told no. It's sad because my friends and I have been coming to Gilbert's every year during vacation for the last three years and really enjoyed the experience, but it seems like they are under new ownership now. 2019-07-03 I was wondering what was up. Too bad, because my crew really enjoyed eating there the previous two years as part of our extended family vacation/reunion. Good to know you guys still have GF flavors. Hope you are able to get your staff up to speed on things. read more

So many flavors I wanted to get 6 or 7 scoops! Nice that they had a "flight" option where I was able to try three flavors, which were all great. Then I saw this at the checkout. As a parent of a lactose intolerant child I have never seen this anywhere else. What thoughtfulness for their customers! read more

Gilbert's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

I will give them two stars only because the ice cream is good. Other than that the service is horrible. The girls behind the counter are rude and have zero personality. This is a family vacation and I try to look for mom and pop places to frequent, because of the service here I do not recommend and I will never take my family back. read more

Amazing ice cream and friendly staff. Had been dreaming about the Golden Milk ice cream since my last visit. Had to settle for a delicious flight of Bourbon Butter Pecan, Banana Haze, and Coffee. A must-visit at Pawley's. (Please bring back Golden Milk! ) read more