Service and ambiance was not half bad. I got my hands on a vegan pumpkin deluxe milkshake with chocolate syrup and cherry. Despite being devoid of whipped cream, it tasted like a Thanksgiving chocolate chip pumpkin pie. read more

The Hop Black Mountain - Vegan pumpkin milkshake with chocolate syrup and cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Came here for an afternoon snack. Small store with limited flavors. Some of the flavors were unique such as grasshopper which was a Oreo mint. I had a single butter pecan in a cone. Nice flavor, ok size scoop. Service was quick Not room to eat inside but it was well kept. They had some in a freezer already to go. They said they rotate the flavors so I will try a different flavor next time. read more

Fantastic cute little shop with some fantastic ice cream and milkshakes (they have more offerings but thats what I had). The staff was also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable , service was prompt, and prices were fair. While there is not much space to sit down inside, it is cozy and inviting, and you can just step right out into black mountain, a great place to walk as you enjoy your treat. read more

Instant 5 stars for offering a whole entire CASE of dairy free ice cream flavors!! Most shops only offer 1 or 2, but not only did The Hop have more than 6 non-dairy flavors, they also had gluten free cones, dairy-free pints for sale, and other allergen-free goodies like cookies, rice krispy treats, and brownies. The workers were all super friendly and they allowed me to sample a few flavors (which were all delicious) before choosing which to order. I love this place! read more

The Hop Black Mountain - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We returned to The Hop last week, and the ice cream was just as good as I remembered it being two years ago!! The strawberry is my favorite flavor. My husband had a cup of salted caramel and really enjoyed it. read more

The Hop Black Mountain - Vanilla bean and strawberry on a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Love this place! They use local fruit to make their ice cream. A lot of vegan choices. The strawberry vegan ice cream was so flavorful and light. The chocolate chistacio was creamy and full of chocolate flavor. Definitely the place to get your ice cream. read more

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It was better as a candy store. Their "root beer" float is some soda shit from Whole Foods that tastes like dirt and Hitler's left nut. Don't get me wrong, I love Whole Foods, but mixing their "natural" soda with vanilla ice cream was a wrong move. Also, the store is ugly and could use some FUN local art read more

Very good handmade ice cream! Kids will love and giggle at the popular rainbow colored flavor called "Unicorn Poop"! Bottom line: Really good ice cream! You won't be disappointed! read more

The Black Mountain outlet of this Asheville ice cream place is small, with only a couple of seats inside. But the selection was surprisingly large, and close to half the flavors were non-dairy, with some being based on sunflower seeds, others coconut, and others like more traditional sorbets. Trying a Southern Comfort flavor, I was stupidly naive as to what it would be (as a former Kentucky resident), but it was actually a bourbon flavor with some fruit pieces mixed in. This was a vegan flavor that was surprisingly creamy. My more conventional grasshopper delivered plenty of mint and conventional Oreos. The price was right too. Realistically, I couldn't have expected much more from a place in such a small town. read more

The Hop Black Mountain - two scoops of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Delicious homemade ice cream and sorbet, offering several varieties of alternative-milk flavors for non-dairy clientele. Also good homemade baked goodies. IMO the best ice cream in Black Mountain. Highly recommend the Grasshopper mint flavor on a warm day! read more

We live in Black Mountain and have gone to The Hop a couple of times due to friends' recommendations. Both times we went, they were out of ingredients. No chocolate syrup for banana split and no whip cream for shakes. And, in our opinion, even if they had those ingredients, the treats were sub-par at best. Shake tasted no better than Mcdpnald's and the banana split had zero pineapples, cherries, or strawberries. This place is a tourist-trap. Save your money. read more

I mean honestly put me in a Hop ice cream and I will "dish" out 5 stars. I've been a fan of this local spot forever. First of all, they have a inclusive and friendly environment. The shop is always clean and welcoming of all. Happy and friendly staff working here. Second of all, the flavors are great. They keep some staples and rotate others. I love the incorporation of local stuff (like local chocolate, spices and/or cookies from local GS troops). Love their coconut milk options. Third, they give a good go local card discount. I find their prices very fair for what they offer. I got a pistachio chocolate coconut milt cup and it was perfect for my appetizer pre dinner. Cheers to adulting and doing what I want (within reason). read more

The Hop Black Mountain - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We were greeted promptly upon walking in and the scooper was friendly. The location was small but nearly organized. The ice cream case wasn't full, which was kind of disappointing; but, it's not tourist season, so it's understandable. They had about 10 or so dairy ice cream options and about 8 non-dairy options... Including one made from pepita milk, which is something I've never seen before. I opted for the blueberry ice cream and a cinnamon non-dairy ice cream. One can get a sugar cone or cake cone at no extra charge. They also offer a gf sugar cone or a waffle cone at an extra charge. Both of the ice cream flavors were good. The blueberry had real blueberries in it, a+ there! The cinnamon was actual cinnamon spice, not hot cinnamon, but not super creamy since it was no -dairy... If I'm remembering correctly, the base was oatmilk. I would like to visit again during tourist season so the case is full of flavors. My friend said she had a cardamom ice cream here before that was delicious! read more

The Hop Black Mountain - Blueberry and vegan cinnamon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Had the strawberry cheesecake ice cream and a pear ice cream! So good! We went to this place after trying kilwins and throwing something away because we didn't like the flavor but this place didn't disappoint! read more

This place so cute and unique. I had kale and blueberry uce cream and it was so good and green. The ladies working were very nice and giving out samples of anything you wanted to try. We enjoyed our scoops and I got my in and delicious waffle bowl. So fun ... Check it out read more

I'm pretty geeked about my new favorite icecream in Black Mountain! First, The Hop is located in the heart of the quaint and inviting area of downtown Black Mountain. I ordered two scoops: Vanilla Bean and the Salted Caramel. The Salted Caramel icecream had a nice crunch. Their icecream has a nice buttery texture that I just loved. The staff is so sweet and friendly. They went out of their way to package my icecream, so that I can take it home. I'm definitely going to hop my way over to The Hop the next time I'm in town! read more

Great little homemade ice cream shop located on Cherry St in downtown Black Mountain. Quaint storefront serves up delicious handcrafted dairy ice cream & completely from-scratch vegan ice cream & sorbet. We just had a few scoops of caramel chocolate and mint chocolate chip. It was all smooth and delish6. Service was friendly and attentive.This little joint is a Gotta Try if you happen to be in Black Mountain. read more

The ice cream was delicious!!! All 3 of us loved ours. When it comes to service, I would give it zero stars. The two young

Five of us walked into tThe Hop at 8:45 pm tonight Friday November 14th and the young man that was working behind the counter looked up at us and said "We are closed". The sign on the door and the time on Google maps listed a 9 pm close time. I asked if he would see iv the five of us and he said "NO, we close at 8:45 pm ". Seeing this is the beginning of the off season in this area I feel this young man is doing a disservice to the owner of this business by turning away cash paying customers. read more

Locally made ice cream in a variety of fun flavors! We received very friendly service and the ice cream was absolutely delicious. There are several tables right outside for you to sit at and enjoy your ice cream in the shade. read more

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So we googled this place and made it I was excited to take my wife and two kids my 3 year old got unicorn poop. my wife got salted caramel and I got Oreo mocha so good over all this place was awesome. What was not awesome was service there was a young lady and a young man after paying I had forgot to grave a water and as my wife gos to pay he slammed it on the table like I'm some kind of dog that shhh pissed me off and then his right back to getting on there phones. What do you expect from generation Z read more

Best place in Black Mountain to grab an ice cream treat! Some unexpected flavors, and excellently executed classics! They even have gluten-free options and ice cream for dogs! Small, cozy place, best for takeout. read more

Such a variety of ice creams and flavors! I have never viewed so many allergic free options! Cayenne Chocolate (dairy based) is my favorite. Homemade waffle cones made as you wait! Be prepared to wait in line outside as the inside is small. There are plenty of rocking chairs and benches along the sidewalk to enjoy your treat! read more

The single best ice cream that I have ever had was the Thai Curry at The Hop Black Mountain. I tried it on a lark as something different and was surprised that it was spectacular! I highly recommend it! read more

We've always been fans of The Hop in Black Mountain. Unfortunately we had a recent negative experience which is affecting whether we will return. My husband was almost finished with his cone when he found a hair. Black & long. He showed it to the young woman who waited on us & all she did was point to the garbage can. No sorrys. read more

Amazing selection of awesome flavors- big selection dairy free options in a wide variety of plant milks. Nutella was ON POINT! Goodness. I could eat it all day. The folks working were wonderful as well. Super helpful and kind. read more

Stopped in today as we were out shopping. Split a waffle cone for a snack. First of all the Salted Carmel ice cream was awesome. And the waffle cone was one of the best we've had. Fresh, great flavor and had just a bit of a chew to it. We'll be going back tomorrow for a full helping each. Lol read more

The cookie ice cream and brownie was delicious, but the dairy free options just didn't taste goods

This place needs more recognition!! My husband and I were visiting the area from Dallas and stopped in for a sweet treat. Hubby is lactose intolerant and didn't have hopes that he'd be able to find much, but they had quite the variety of vegan options for him to try. He wound up getting two different kinds because he couldn't choose (banana chocolate and a cookies and cream flavor made with oat milk). He loved both! I got the salted caramel - incredibly creamy with little caramel balls throughout that were both salty and sweet. So, so good. Probably the best I've cream I've had in a while. Please, please give this place a try - you won't be disappointed! read more

GO HERE FOR ICE CREAM!! The Hop's ice cream beats the other options hands down. Homemade and a tasty and creative set of flavors, including non-dairy options! If Early Grey with Lemon or Bee's Knees are on the menu, don't hesitate to try. Kids favorite has been the Grasshopper. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Delicious ice cream--really the best I've ever had in all my travels about the USA, and I am serious about my ice cream! Not overly sweet, which I appreciate. A nice range of both creative and classic hard ice cream flavors and also lots of options for vegan or dairy-free folks made with coconut milk or various nut milks; they offer a delicious gluten-free cone as well. The salted caramel is amazing. read more

Best vegan options I have ever seen. Love the local connections. Fantastic ice cream!

Best ice cream ever. Golden milk was DELISH. went back two days in a row. The people behind the counter were very helpful. I was impressed with all the local ingredients used and the highlighting of allergens for each flavor. read more

Great ice cream, fun flavors, vegan and alternative milk options! Very nice street to stroll or sit outside with nearby public restrooms!

Delicious ice-cream. The salted caramel was one of the best we have had. The vanilla bean ice-cream was also very good.

Love to help out local shops (vs chains). This was a lovely find. Had their kahlua fudge ice cream and their mango-ginger-lime sorbet. Both super delicious. They have lots of choices, even a few vegan selections. Yes the ice cream is a little pricey, but it's worth it. read more