I tried this cute small biz vegan ice cream shop in sharpsburg pa tonight that I heard of from a friend. I am not vegan. I am lactose intolerant, not a big eater or sweet eater so vegan matches my taste buds and needs a little better than real ice cream. I had a small strawberry shortcake sundae which was the right size (very nice workers said the large size is for sharing). I forgot to say no whipped cream, I'm so used to not eating whipped cream I forgot to try the vegan version nooo but I ate all of the sundae which is not like me! It was just right, not too heavy or sweet like I prefer. Very jam packed with flavor in small pieces. The prices match the costs of the product for vegan ingredients and a place like this is hard to find in the area. They seem to do great! Have sundaes, shakes, take home pints, cones, cups and other. It is small being as not enough standing room for more than 5-6 customers so grab and go style. Check out their neat menu (& the pup's jealousy)! Recommend and love it! Worth the drive. It was hard to spot for us at first as wasn't super noticeable, street parking seems all available. read more

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Finally was in the area on a Sunday when they were open and was able to try this ice cream! First of all, they had really adorable kitschy vintage decor for Halloween. My daughter loved it! I did too. We tried peanut butter chocolate ripple and pumpkin caramel cream. I liked them both! The PB ripple was very peanut buttery, which is my favorite ice cream flavor. The chocolate ripple was pretty liquid, not like a thick fudge ripple. It added a sugary flavor which balanced the creamy chocolate, but it wasn't very well distributed through the ice cream, so you'd get a mostly chocolate syrup bite, and then the rest of the dish was only PB. I slightly preferred the pumpkin caramel, which was a mix of a creamy vanilla caramel ice cream, with almost a marshmallow texture and flavor, as well as a very strong pumpkin spice ice cream. The pumpkin was maybe a little much, it was almost bitter, but it was so nicely distributed and balanced by the sweet creamy flavor I didn't mind much. Even though the flavor combos weren't completely spot on, I thought the texture and flavor of the ice cream base itself was pretty much unbelievable for a vegan product. It was thick and creamy. Melted like a dream! read more

Being new to the area a couple of friend took us here as they had been suggesting it before our move, but we'd run out of time. I regret mor going sooner. Suger Spell Scoop is a vegan ice creamery in South Hills who's flavors change often. In addition to scoops they offer floats, a sundae, & pints. I opted for the Haunted Pumpkin (pumpkin chocolate swirl with marshmallows & chocolate chips). My wife opted for Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie. Both flavors were amazing. The pumpkin wasn't overloaded with pumpkin spice and just had a killer flavor. The service & I believe owner was great super nice & thankful. It was a busy Saturday, but that didn't stop them from.giving top notch customer service. We also snagged pints of their Mexican Chocolate & Birthday Cake flavors that we need to try. read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Haunted Pumpkin - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm not vegan, but my take is that if I can find a great (or even decent) vegan option for something, it would be silly not to go that route. It's no coincidence that "spell" is in this business' name as their ice cream is nothing short of magic. My boyfriend and I are living in Pittsburgh for a few months and I stumbled upon Sugar Spell Scoops while seeking out non-dairy ice cream. I stopped in the first or second weekend I was here and have been fully hooked since. I now stalk their Instagram, often pre-order pints, and when I swing by to pick up my pints I usually get a mini sundae or kids cup of ice cream (with magic shell!). It's a fun routine to look forward to. Our evening routine is now this. Open a pint. Say things like, "How is this vegan? Is it magic?". "This is the best vegan ice cream I've ever had. No, it's the best ice cream of any kind I've ever had." "This might be the best flavor so far!". "What are we going to do when we move back home? How hard would it be to pack a cooler of dry ice and ice cream for a 10 hour drive?" Why can't our place at home that makes vegan ice cream even come close to this?". Seriously, everything I've tried has made my taste buds and heart happy. And with new flavors weekly, there's always something new and unique to try, often a a collab with other local businesses. I'd tell you my favorite, but I literally think every new flavor I try is my favorite. Even vanilla, which I usually find boring and basic, has surprised me. Part of me is sad that they're only open on Sundays (and the occasional Saturday) but the other part of me knows that the limitation keeps me eager and excited, which is smart on the business' end. The people that run the shop are always SO nice and friendly, too. It can get pricy, but a kid's cup is no more expensive than dairy would be, even with a topping or magic shell. I haven't ventured into their bigger sundaes (yet), but that's mostly because I find the small so satisfying. Is it Sunday (sundae?) yet?! read more

I have been here so many times and can't believe I've not left a review of checked on. Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are so lucky to have the great locally made ice cream shops that we do. This crew is right up there with the best of the best. Always delicious. Always incredible flavors. Always perfect. read more

This is an amazing place to get ice cream for everyone, not just vegans! My friend couldn't even tell that this ice cream was dairy free and she said she will be coming back for more! You are able to get just scoops of ice cream, choose a sundae, or make your own creation with a variety of toppings to choose from. You can even buy pints of ice cream to take home. Their flavors change every week so it is a good idea to check out their Instagram page to see what is available. Everyone who works here is very friendly too! Also, during the COVID-19 lock down, they are doing weekly sales where you can pre-order pints of ice cream online and pick them up on the weekend! Check out their Instagram for more detail and help support a local business! (: read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Delicious Ice Cream - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love this store that my daughter and I stumbled upon a few weeks ago after basketball practice. They only serve vegan foods so the ice cream is made with cashew milk and not cow's milk. They also don't use soy milk (which my tummy doesn't like). I got the pumpkin ginger snickerdoodle and my daughter got the dark chocolate arts. (my daughter thinks I'm nuts when I take pics of my food so she wouldn't let me get a pic of her ice cream). The ice cream we got was creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying. I really enjoyed mine and my daughter loved hers. We'll be coming back. read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Pumpkin Ginger Snickerdoodle vegan ice cream. - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been wanted to try Sugar Spell Scoops for months and I finally made my way to Sharpsburg to give it a taste... it was SO worth it. I tried out the GF Chocolate Cookies and Cream and it was amazing. I don't normally steer towards chocolate in an ice cream store, but when I sampled this I couldn't pass it up. I got a single scoop and it was enough to fill me up for a late night snack! I feel like this ice cream is more filling because it is vegan made with nut milk. It is in a cute location I'm personally not familiar with, but would like to make another trip down to explore! They have mainly weekend hours, so I totally suggest taking the time on a Saturday or Sunday night to try out some of the vegan ice cream - you won't regret it! read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - GF Chocolate Cookies and Cream - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is their second weekend since Sugar Spell scoops opened and I was anxious to try it out. The place is run by two people of whom I got to chat and interview with Amanda who prepares the vegan ice cream from scratch. They currently have only 4 flavors but you are permitted to sample them all before purchase. The "blue moon" is an interesting flavor that is popular in states like Iowa. It has a lemony taste to it. It is something that tastes better the more you try it. Amanda explained to me that most of her ice cream is cashew based with the addition of hemp to give it that creamy texture. Where peanut butter is involved, then she uses that. Toppings are $.75 each extra if you are ordering a cup or a cone but are no additional charge if you are ordering a sundae. I ordered a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and topped it with chocolate jimmies. One scoop is $4.00 but remember you are paying for plant based ingredients. They have a small sit down area which reminds me of the old style malt shop but you can take it to go. This ice cream was so good that I thought I was getting the real deal. Amanda told me that is her goal. You can definitely tell this was homemade from scratch and worth every penny! Take out is also available. They sell pint size containers for around $10.00. The famous "spaghetti" blend was sold out but they hope to have more as they establish themselves more. As far as drinks go you can buy bottled water or upon request they will serve you tap water in a plastic cup. Pittsburgh does not have many vegan stand alone places so this ice cream shop makes a welcome addition to our city. Their weekend hours are Fri and Sat 1-9 and Sun 1-7. I asked Amanda when they plan to transition to spring hours and she told me it would be in April. Located on Canal St just off of Main St in Sharpburg, inexpensive metered street parking is available. read more

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The ice cream is good, but they are never open. Not sure why it's like this...but it's frustrating.

FINALLY Sugar Spell has a physical location! This place is amazing and caters to vegans and gluten free friends alike. The atmosphere is super chill, with an old fashioned malt shop vibe with current new age feels. The shop is quaint with two booths and two high top seats, along with some board games in the back to keep people entertained. The ice cream itself is out of this world. For their grand opening weekend, they had four flavors to choose from: chocolate, rainbow vanilla, coffee, and mint chocolate chip. They offer several regular sundae flavors too, that you choose your ice cream for: PB&J, chic-o-finger, PB cup, S'more, and the classic. There is also the option to DIY a sundae and add any of their awesome toppings to it. There are also cones, including a GF cone option. You can always stop in for a pint, quart, half gallon, or wand to go! Various flavors are available. The staff are so accommodating to allergies and make every effort to display that the ice cream is made with nuts and alert people to what toppings may not be GF. They have shortened hours during the winter (only open on weekend) but plan to extend in the summer months. Highly recommend this place. The ice cream is worth it! read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Chik- o - finger - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Best "ice cream" place in Western PA, hands down! Not only is the ice cream delicious, the atmosphere of the shop makes the entire experience even more special. And to top it off, the staff is so welcoming and friendly. Sharpsburg is lucky to have Sugar Spell Scoops Best of all, you can grab a wand or a pint to go so that you can enjoy it at home. read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Another happy customer - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Can't really review the "ice cream," because I once again found myself watching others eat. When I asked whether they had any unopened containers from which they could serve me (I have Celiac and have to be very cautious about cross-contamination), the reply was that it was Sunday evening (they are open Thurs - Sun) and besides that National Ice Cream Day. This was said in an accusatory tone. Frankly I wasn't thinking about it being National Ice Cream Day, but since that's their business maybe they should have prepared better for it. I can think of two possible responses that may have made me want to return another time. First: "I'm sorry. We don't have any unopened containers left, but we hope you give us another try." (Maybe even offer a coupon.) Second: offer to open one of the pint containers of which they had plentiful stock and we're unlikely to sell out before closing. read more

Fuckin good ice cream damn can't believe there's no cows in this. Yelp said my review was too short!! Fuck u Yelp!!! read more

Okay this place is dangerous, I'm so happy I live in the South Hills because I would be here every single day. I would hide in the ice cream cooler during the week and just live my best life eating all the ice cream. I finally was in the area and made sure to stop by for a nice cold treat! The atmosphere is cool and eccentric, perfect for an ice cream spot. Even the restroom was decorated in theme and they even have unicorn hand soap! I was greeted by such a nice employee who was ready to help with any questions and also offered a free taste before I picked. I ended up going with the cinnamon peanut butter fluffernutter ** OMG it was like cold, ooey, gooey, oh so creamy peanut butter fudge! It was honestly the best ice cream I ever had - vegan or not! I of course had to get a pint to go - I opted for the butter pecan since that is my all time favorite (even prior to becoming vegan). It is again so amazing and creamy and doesn't flake or chip like other vegan ice creams I have had. My father in law even tried it (definitely not a vegan) and he said it was very delicious! Gosh I hope to come back soon and try even more of their amazing flavors! Vegan or not, you have to try :) read more

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I love this ice cream!! Rich, smooth and creamy!! Interesting flavors too!

Super inventive flavors and tasty ice cream! I was blown away and how addictive this was finished way more ice cream then I care to admit. It is hard to find this place and it is in a weird part of town, but everyone was super friendly and helpful when I got inside, and the prices are cheap! Definitely try some of this ice cream if you haven't before. read more

Amazing! The ice creams were all delicious and the staff are so sweet and friendly. Highly recommend this little gem to anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. read more

Best vegan/dairy free ice cream ever. Not just in Pittsburgh but ever ever. The owners are so nice and accommodating. They dropped a flavor I wanted to try so bad but would be unable to pick up and they held it for me until next pickup! While the prices may seem high one pint lasts a while as it's so creamy and decadent. When they make an ice cream pie GET IT. It's phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this place and the people that own it. This is how you run a business and keep people coming back! read more

So excited to finally have an all VEGAN ice cream shop in Pittsburgh! My one wish is that they had more flavors, but I do get it, they are just starting! All their flavors are delicious and my mom and I both got a Sundae. She isn't vegan but she was very pleased by the "natural" taste of the ice cream. Everyone was super friendly! The place was clean! Free street parking. Will be back this summer! read more

I love this place!!!! Friendly owners and delicious ice cream. Their ice cream is made with cashews, so as a result it is more filling than your regular ice cream. Every time I go I am happy with what I get. Not a vegan, just a big fan of the taste! read more

Holy wow, this place is amazing!!!!! Cashew milk ice cream is the best vegan ice cream that there is, and the fact that there is a whole shop that makes it in Pittsburgh, has definitely been life-changing. All I have wanted all of the years that I have been vegan is chocolate chip ice cream, and Sugar Spell had it! I will continue to frequent this shop forevs! Thank you, thank you, Sugar Spell Scoops! read more

Absolutely delicious. Not to mention the couple who owns and runs the shop are the nicest people and so gracious for your business. Blue moon and PB ripple flavors are insane! read more

Whoa!!!!! Delicious! Best ice cream hands down. No grit, ice or funkiness that you can sometimes find with non dairy. This ice cream beats anything I've tasted. The creamiest dreamiest and most delightful party in my mouth. It isn't overly sugary either and you feel great after indulging. We discovered at VegFest and it looks like we will be making the voyage cross town to get a fix every so often. read more

As a former vegan, this place had been on my radar for months before it opened. It did not disappoint! Both my husband and I were impressed with how creamy (and dairy like!) the ice cream was and loved our construction sundaes. We will definitely be back! Glad to have this unique spot close by! read more

Thank you for offering delicious vegan ice cream !!!! The range of flavors is awesome and all taste wonderful!

The best ice cream I have ever had, vegan or not. Specifically, we went to the 2019 holiday party, and I had the Krampus Sundae with reindeer tracks ice cream. The fixings included chocolate coconut, pretzels (horns), and chocolate sauce, and the cocoa bomb effect was delicious. Some salty from the pretzels accented the sweet, and took the edge off of the intense cocoa. A rich ice cream experience I have never had at any place before today. Not only have I eaten my share of ice cream in my life, but I've eaten a Titanic-sinking iceberg of vegan ice cream since going vegan in 2011. read more

It is hard to write anything bad about Sugar Spell Scoops because of the quality of the product, the wonderful service with a smile and the quirky creativeness of the brand, so I will just mention what could be improved in my critiques. The ice cream is very high quality because they make it local and it is very much like homemade because they don't skimp on ingredients. It is natural and no chemicals, or processed stuff, so you are getting the real deal. That's what I love about their ice cream. I had 2 scoops of the PB Fluffer Nutter flavor and was very full afterwards. This was my first time there, but I think I had my favorite ice cream on the first try(but, maybe another of their flavors will top it later). It was hard to get enough of it, but 2 scoops was just about it. They make the scoops rather large, so you won't feel jipped. It is pricey, but it seems worth it to get this one of a kind experience. The PB Fluffer Nutter squashes and malls any other peanut butter ice cream on the market(vegan, or dairy). The grocery store stuff is just completely weak and forgettable in comparison. I finally had a peanut butter ice cream how I would have made it, if I knew how to make ice cream. Wait, you said Ben and Who? The only rub is that they only had 3 flavors of ice cream available while I was there. It was lucky that they had the PB Fluffer Nutter there and it was my amazing dream of what an ice cream could be. What if I did not like any of those flavors? The other ones were vanilla and double chocolate. So, not sure those would have done it for me. I think the variety is a bit lacking in that department, so that could be something to improve. The good thing is that they change up the flavors, so if you come back next week it will be different? I think that's how they do it. The only other thing is the size of the store front. If it was anymore packed than it was things could have been dicey. It can handle a small crowd, but anymore people in there than I am sure it could get cramped, or you might not be able to find a seat. I am happy that Pittsburgh is warming up more and more to the vegan thing. Hopefully, that will catch on more and we can have a bigger, more diverse palate. read more

So happy to have this place so close to home! We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. The place is very nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. I love that they have a good amount of seating for people who want to stay and have their ice cream. We sampled the four flavors on rotation: chocolate, coffee, blue moon, and mint chip. We ended up getting the chocolate in a cup and coffee in a cone. I could definitely taste the richness of the cashew milk base, especially in the coffee ice cream which made it simply delicious. The texture is more dense than dairy based ice creams, but still creamy enough for our liking! We'll definitely be back often as the weather warms up. read more

Awesome all-vegan ice cream spot in the Burgh! Right now, I believe it's only open on the weekends. They scoop 4 flavors at a time but have a variety of pints for purchase. They do unique flavors and often mix in other ingredients to the ice cream. When I went, the theme was childhood classics. They were scooping "Pb&J", "dunkaroos", waffle cone chocolate? ( I'm forgetting the name!), and cosmic brownie. I sampled all of the flavors and they were all very good. My boyfriend claimed the cosmic brownie was identical to "real" chocolate ice cream. I'm excited for the future of this place and hope they have continued success! read more

Sugar Spell Scoops - Cosmic brownie and Dunkaroo flavors - Vegan Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New place, super glad we were able to stop in while visiting. Friendly staff, delicious ice cream. Had undocumented Conan the Blueberrian in the freezer, totally would have scarfed a pint of that if we had a freezer. Anthony Bob set check it out. read more

Friendly, sweet owners and delicious sugary scoops! The place is decorated in fun colors and unique trinkets! Great job

The best vegan ice cream on the planet. Genuinely tastes and feels better than dairy ice cream

I sampled a couple flavors and they were all very good. It was so hard to choose. I have a dairy allergy so it was great to be able to have vegan ice cream that tasted so good. I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing! You would never know this was vegan and man are they friendly in there! Without even offering, she asked us if we wanted to sample the 4 flavors. Can't recommend enough and so grateful our city is getting on the vegan train! Whipped cream is amazing and tastes like the real deal! read more

I love going here. The staff is great, and the ice cream is phenomenal. Definitely worth the trip. They're big on supporting their community as well. Just a tip... They typically are only open on the weekends, so I would recommend checking social media or calling before making traveling across town. There's a few great breweries and food trucks in the area, so I would recommend making a whole trip out if it! read more

Best ice cream in Pittsburgh. Always new and ever changing flavors that they artfully develop themselves. Always delicious. Besides that Amanda and Mychael are some of the best people you'll ever meet. The shop is always full of regulars and locals for a reason. Great product and atmosphere. Almost straight 5 stars on yelp. Always a few nut jobs (no pun intended). Diane B - How you managed to find yourself offended here is crazy. I've read your post and it literally makes no sense. Accusatory tone? What are you implying that you were accused of? They ran out of a flavor because it was late Sunday and it's DELICIOUS. Get over it. All of us regulars ate it all! read more

This is the BEST ice cream I have ever eaten. The flavors are so original and delicious. Treat yourself, your family and friends to Sugar Spell Scoops and see for yourself! read more

This place is AMAZING. they honestly have the best ice cream I've ever had. It's hard to find good vegan ice cream in Pittsburgh. I'm so happy this place exists. And also their customer service is amazing! I hope they get tons of business and hopefully one day can be open on more than just weekends! They deserve all of the stars!! read more