Absolutely loved this place! The owners were incredibly friendly and made us feel so welcome. I had a milkshake, and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. The thing that really stood out, though, was the extra-thick straw. Most places use straws that are too small, so you're fighting to drink your milkshake, but here it was perfect. Such a small detail that made a huge difference. We'll definitely be back! read more

Republic Ice Cream - Thick cut straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Republic Ice Cream is a simple, cute little ice cream shop and a solid stop on Sullivan's Island. The space is welcoming, the service is always friendly, and the ice cream options are really good. It's an easy stop after a beach day while heading back to your car, and also makes for a sweet, casual date night stop. Nothing over the top--just good ice cream and a pleasant experience every time. read more

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Super nice owners, and a great affogato! Wife loved the cherry vanilla too, both were incredible. The atmosphere is very nice and the outdoor seating has great views. 10/10 would come here again. read more

Awful ice cream tasted like sand would give zero stars if I could. The service was not good either the ladies were not kind read more

Republic Ice Cream - The vanilla ice cream tasted like chalk and sawdust. Also I would give zero stars if I could, but can't. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

This is such a cute little coffee shop. I love the porch and it's very cute on the inside too with lots of room to sit. The lady working was extremely nice and we really enjoyed our ice cream. Nothing too crazy. read more

Republic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

We walked here after eating at a nearby restaurant. We were warmly greeted and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed a mint ice cream and an affogato. There is plenty of seating inside and out. The bathroom was clean. We walked to a nearby park to finish our icecream and let our little one play. Would definitely return! read more

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Delicious ice cream - the sorbets - champagne and chocolate are super tasty. Chocolate is made in house! Had chocolate chunks; delicious!!! Gluten free waffle cones available which blew me away - this is so rare! Found out that all the ingredients they use are natural and organic. And the custard making machine was developed by the founder. This place is a Charleston institution - you have to visit if you're in Charleston! They have a location at Sullivan's Island, too - both places have super friendly staff!!! read more

Republic Ice Cream - Gluten free cone with chocolate and champagne sorbet ice cream, with whipped cream and cherry on top. It was super tasty!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

What a hidden gem! The ice cream and the people! The ice cream and milkshakes we had were top shelf!

Very cute little ice cream shop. Lots of flavors. Photo opp mural inside! Delicious afagato!! Lots of great restaurants nearby as well. read more

Republic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Heading to the beach to listen to the waves, Mrs. K. decided that we were going to stop for ice cream. Republic fit the bill and not only still open on a Saturday night during the offseason, they have excellent ice cream! Double chocolate chip for her, something with peanut butter for me. Delicious, creamy, served at just the right temperature to be fabulous and not drippy. When it's busy, their parking situation is going to be a challenge. You might end up dropping someone off while you circle the streets until you pick them back up again! [Review 256 of 2024 - 1120 in South Carolina - 21291 overall.] read more

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Cute little ice cream shop by the beach, perfect for a sweet treat after a day in the sun! I had the raspberry cream flavor with hot fudge and it was the perfect mix of fruity and chocolately. My boyfriend had the root beer float and thought it was tasty as well, and though it was $11, they gave you a ton of ice cream. Only complaint is I wish they didn't have the wood spoons!! read more

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Republic is a classic in terms of ice cream flavor. Good quality and delicious. I've tried a few flavors: coffee, cappuccino chip, and butter pecan. Most recently I tested out the combo of butter pecan and coffee, which was excellent. Butter pecan alone can sometimes be too sweet for me. I also love the handmade, fresh waffle cones. Always a special treat! In my opinion, a waffle cone with butter pecan (and maybe a second flavor of ice cream) is as good as it gets at Republic; best enjoyed while walking to the beach. The service has always been friendly in my experience. Even though there is sometimes a wait, I don't mind and feel that whoever is behind the counter devotes their undivided attention to the customer being served. This is Sullivan's Island, after all, try to relax, soak in the vibes, take a photo in front of the mural and enjoy the time. One downside is that this ice cream shop is pricey! We routinely spend close to $10 per person and usually don't order anything too fancy. We'll upgrade to a waffle cone and that's about it. read more

Flavorless icecream. Overpriced for what you get. Got the pecan flavor and had to throw it out.

The perfect sweet treat on Sullivans Island! I'm an ice cream lover, and Republic did not disappoint. Wish I could give them an extra star because they are extremely allergy friendly, especially in regards to gluten. Each flavor is gluten free, and they even have gluten free waffle cones! I had the cherry vanilla and it was DELICIOUS, and had real dark cherries in it. read more

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Overall the ice cream was delicious! We ended up with 3 shakes, 1 root beer float, and one single scoop. It was good stuff. Spendy for sure, but what isn't anymore! I'd say the biggest downfall is they had one worker, and they were overloaded! The line was long and you could tell the worker was just n overdrive. I felt bad for them. But my shake was delicious! Taste 10/10 Decor 8/10 Service 10/10 Felt bad for the worker 10/10 read more

Popped in to beat the heat and let evening beach traffic die down. This is small ice cream shop, that you should really check out if you are in the area. There are plenty different flavors to try, and also milkshake options. I went with their coffee shake because i needed a little pick me up and it really hit the spot. read more

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After lunch at the Obstinate Daughter we decided to pull in to Republic and get a cone -what is summer for anyway? Loved chatting with the young man working and he gave very good recommendations regarding my flavor request. The ice cream is very creamy and full of flavor. Price of a cone is pricey, but it was very good and we are supporting local so I did not feel that to be a deterrent. read more

Republic Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

This place was so good, we came here twice in 3 days! It has the delightfully familiar ambiance of an ice cream shop in a beach town- small but cozy, right on the street of other restaurants you can walk here from. The service workers were polite and always ready to provide you with your scoops or shakes! First, I got the cookies and cream with a waffle cone, and next I got the mint chocolate chip. Both were so good, I couldn't pick a favorite! The waffle cone in particular was soooo good! Better than any waffle cone I've ever had. It was not too crunchy and not too soft- just right! My only complaint was the lack of seating here. There were only a couple chairs inside, one picnic table outside, and two small tables outside. If you come with more than one or two other people, expect to stand around outside and eat, because there likely won't be any seats available. Also, some sorbet flavors on the menu were out, which was a shame because they looked tasty. Overall though, I would definitely recommend this ice cream shop! read more

Republic Ice Cream - Mint chocolate chip ice cream in a waffle cone (one scoop already eaten) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Favor of ice cream was good and I would've enjoyed it more had it not had a long hair in the middle of my scoop

The ice cream shop was very clean and inviting. Had butter pecan in a cup. Wife had cookies and cream in a cone. Service was fast because they had just opened for the day. read more

We stopped by Republic ice cream to treat the kids with dessert after a great meal in the area. The place was very busy and very popular. The ice cream was good as the kids say but it was very expensive as other yelp reviews state. read more

I think if you are looking for simple ice cream this is it. No frills and very simple classics flavors. The establishment itself is very cute and has a welcoming vibe. I don't know that I would return just because I do think there are plenty of other places to grab a sweet snack from with a little more variety. read more

This is our second time coming and I just had to have their butter pecan ice cream with toasted pecans. It did not disappoint! This is a small business with one bathroom and a great vibe that includes outdoor seating and some rocking chairs. I love how quickly the line moves and the employees are always great to interact with. This is a great spot for a sweet treat with a variety of options. read more

This is your classic overpriced delicious ice cream shop with excellent gluten-free waffle cones. One teenage cashier working with a long line of people--well done! read more

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My mom had a cherry vanilla shake and I had key lime. They were very flavorful with good sizes and pieces of toppings mixed in. They have a fun photo op on the wall and a great location near parking and the beach with friendly service. read more

Considering we had vacationed a week in the mountains and in plenty of touristy towns (and we stopped for ice cream a lot) I was a bit put off by the pricing here for a single scoop. They have a great spot for the shop, close to the beach- and it was a scorcher the day we stopped in with a healthy line of patrons. Single scoop of mint chocolate chip ran us $8. It didn't stop John from indulging, although he did sigh at the price, lol. read more

My wife and I were in the mood for ice cream after visiting a nearby restaurant, so we decided to check out Republic Ice Cream after reading several great reviews. If you love small, hole-in-wall establishments, this is one of those places. It has an old-school feel and features a good variety of ice cream flavors. Outdoor seating is available on their patio which overlooks the town. We kept it simple...my wife ordered the Vanilla Chocolate Chip and I ordered the Vanilla. We both enjoyed our selections and felt the ice cream was rich, creamy and tasted great! Looking forward to another visit down the road. read more

Republic Ice Cream - Vanilla Chocolate Chip and Vanilla. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Perfect stop after a day at the beach. We got delicious ice cream two nights in a row here. Friendly and super fast service! Can't wait to be back next summer! read more

My husband and I traveled here for our 1 year anniversary and decided to stop in. Great ice cream, and the best waffle cone I've ever had! I got vanilla chocolate chip. My husband got a blackberry float with vanilla ice cream and he loved it. There are not a ton of different flavors, but that didn't make a difference to me. The ladies working were extremely nice. read more

Republic Ice Cream - Vanilla chocolate chip waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Didn't like their ice cream but their root beer sodas were so good. I would go back but not for their ice cream, just the soda

Proprietor not friendly. No greeting. Limited flavors. Kids with ordered ice cream which they seemed to enjoy. A single scoop on a regular cone is more than $7!!! Too costly. Rustic looking shop. read more

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Great ice cream place. The man at the counter was very sweet and made sure we enjoyed our ice cream. Enjoy their ice cream!

Came for a post dinner treat. Upon stepping foot in this shoppe, you are greeted with the aroma of fresh waffle cones (ecstasy). We opted for a vanilla chocolate chip and it was great. The prices are steep but the joy of ice cream overrides rationality when it comes to money and calories. read more

We stopped for a quick ice cream while checking out the area. This area is expensive with mammoth homes, so expect an expensive ice cream. Like two waffle cones for $21. Yikes. We ended up getting the cookies and cream 3/10, didn't like the texture or something and also the coffee chip, which was EXCELLENT. Was it worth $21 for two waffle cones? I don't think so. But I did enjoy the ice cream and the men working were super nice and helpful, offering samples. I feel their service and staff was 5/5, price 1/5, ice cream 3/5. It seemed like a popular place for the touristy area it was in. read more

I just want to shout out the young woman who was managing the entire store and serving customers on her own last night. The line was out the door, they were low on a lot of flavors, out of waffle cones, and had no TP in the bathroom, and this woman just plugging and chugging. Scooping one cone after another. I had a cookies and cream single scoop and it was delightful. The chocolate was also well liked in our group. This is a fine spot to come for ice cream after a fun day outside on the beach. read more

Nothing crazy here but still good ice cream! I got a small scoop of cookies and cream ice cream. It was tasty and generous for a "small" but it's still $6 for a small cup of ice cream when you could get a quart at the grocery store for $4. The cashier was super nice and friendly. They have a big selection of flavors on the menu including some good looking milkshakes and sundaes. There's no seating inside but there's a little bit outside. I'd plan on walking or standing and eating. Overall, I think I'd spend my money on ice cream somewhere I can sit or somewhere more worth the value but the ice cream itself wasnt bad and the cashier was nice. read more

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Our absolute favorite ice cream place in the Charleston area. When we come to Isle of Palms, we head to the beach, and after walking for miles, we head to Republic on Sullivans Island for a cup of butter pecan and double chocolate chip. The flavor is superb and you can tell the ingredients are simple yet done just right. The service is always kind and easy, and the inside of the shop is so artistic. Even the cups they use are beautiful. Love this place. read more

Nope.... Vanilla tastes weird. Threw it away, Won't go back.. ... live and learn... just not for me, others may like it. Home-made waffle cones were cool. read more

This is some seriously good ice cream. About ten Flavors. I got a hot fudge peppermint chocolate chip ice cream oh my my guess was wonderful. The peppermint was not overpowering. Hot fudge is truly wonderful, homemade and tasted like fudge. Vanilla cherry and the chocolate ice cream was rockin too. read more

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Ice cream had an odd texture but the flavor was good. I will likely go elsewhere next time.