The Ice Cream Parlor has been operating since 1976. Besides ice cream they also serve food. The menu is large from sandwiches to wraps to burgers and hot dogs to salads. I was just expecting ice cream but know now about the other options. There are some tables inside and outside and some bar stools against the window. The staff was friendly and efficient as this is a popular place. The line was out the door when I left. For ice cream, they have both Hershey's flavors and homemade flavors. The sundae got my attention as I saw others eating them as I walked in and they looked good. I enjoyed my sundae and will remember to come back here again. read more

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The Nerd Alert! It is delicious it tastes great! The women are very polite and cordial!

Yesterday, June 28th, I came in with my two kids to enjoy some ice cream from a place of which I've always enjoyed going too. But this visit was the worse experience I've ever had. When I got there, the worker with the tiny blonde mullet stared at me and my kids for way too long while we were in line, maybe he had just zoned out but it was very weird.. and they had a long line and he wasn't working so it's still a problem. my daughter noticed first and asked why that man is staring at us, after I saw, I stared back and he kept staring, it made us very uncomfortable. When I got up to order my ice cream, the girl with the baggy green pants and glasses had such an attitude with me, she literally sighed when I asked for plain vanilla for my son. But overall through all three ice creams I ordered she was nothing short of rude and had absolutely no smile or friendliness at all! When I got up to pay, the guy who stared at us was running the register, i greeted him and said "hey" with a smile because I'm trying to be a decent human being, in response he looks at me with a blank ugly face and says my total, no greeting, no smile. The ice cream parlor has always been a friendly environment but these two workers running the front yesterday were not friendly at all. Maybe they were having a bad day, but that should never be a reason to be rude to customers. My daughter told me after we left that the guy with the mullet (who I was told by my friend is the owners son) made her feel scared... please get the word out to get these workers in check... read more

I love taking my grandsons here for their ice cream treats. The ice cream is delicious and fresh tasting. Occasions, we order burgers and fries, which are plentiful and yummy The staff is always friendly and it's such a cute location read more

The service here is great! I didn't catch the name of the lady I spoke with, but she was a delight! We all ordered ice cream here, no food. Good ice-cream! Cute little place on the corner with outdoor/indoor seating. The line was out the door when we got there but we were not even there 10 minutes total. Fast service. read more

Great home made ice cream. They have tons of favors to pick from. Friendly staff, and a great location to grab a cone when you are in the downtown area. It gets very busy in the summer weekends but worth waiting in line for sure. read more

I LOVE the chicken salad! The homemade ice cream flavors are always delicious. It's one of our family's go to spots in town.

This was our first time eating here. We had heard a lot of good reviews so we decided to try it. I got the steak and cheese sub. It wasn't what I was expecting sadly. They used a different type of cheese than what I normally see on a steak and cheese sub. It wasn't good. The fries were ok but overall this wasn't good food. Not much flavor. My wife got a cheese burger. VERY plain and no flavor at all. She said it tasted like it was pre made. Don't think we will be back. Staff was friendly though. read more

The Ice Cream Parlor is a part of the fabric of our downtown. Not much has changed over the years except for the addition of more menu items. The staff is always friendly and we love the seating on the sidewalk. Charming! read more

Favorite burger in the Southern Pines area. Simple, high quality, but great prices. The fries are always hot, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Forgot to take a pic of the food because it's so good, but I will next time haha. They have awesome BLT's with a thick stack of crunchy bacon. Took my mom here for a little mother's day treat and we both got a cheese burger all the way (chili slaw onions mustard), fries, drink, and then each got a milkshake - all for about $25. The meat is nice and seared on the outside, moist on the inside - plus a steamed bun. Definitely the way to go when you have a burger hankering read more

The Ice Cream Parlor - Chocolate shake and key lime pie shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

From ice cream to food, this place is always a go to for us in Southern Pines. It! Go check them out read more

Cute spot. Ice cream is ok. Some made by them, most not. If you're nearby and craving ice cream, go for the homemade flavors but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

Folks that run this place are pretty much the definition of family run, small business. Brought my mother-in-law here, when my kids and I were visiting her. She's in a local care facility, and you would have thought I walked in with a celebrity. The folks running the place knew there were issues, but they rolled out the red carpet for her, and us, and there were a ton of people already there. The staff were caring, and it made the visit that much more special. We'll be bringing her back here whenever we visit. Also, for those who care more about food; I had their house made coffee ice cream, and they seriously knocked it out of the park! Great local business, run by genuinely kind folks, who happen to make outstanding coffee ice cream! read more

This place is awesome! I ordered a special, the pesto chicken salad sandwich, and it was so good! The fries were perfect as well! I wish I could have tried their homemade ice cream, but I was too full as they give you good portions of food. I'll definitely be back!! read more

The Ice Cream Parlor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

My family stops by the Ice Cream Parlor for lunch and ice cream quite often. The food is always great and the ice cream flavors are perfect. Never had a bad experience. Places like these are rare and should be cherished. read more

Great food and amazing ice cream. Every time I order the same thing. The turkey bacon wrap and french fries. My only issue with the food is the fries. They are incredibly bland and they even admitted to adding no seasoning at all. The other food is very good! Drinks are nice, a decent variety. A major issue is the flies. There are so many, even inside as I write this flies are buzzing near me. Overall it's a nice experience, just the flies. read more

Came on the recommendation of a friend. Great homemade ice cream selection. Best peach ice cream I've ever had!

If you're new to the area this is the first place you should visit! Great food! Great people! I take my two year old daughter here once a week, because it is very kid-friendly and we always feel right at home. It's within walking distance of the library and downtown park and makes for a perfect lunch end to any downtown outing. Tip: They post everyday online on Facebook and Instagram so you can see the lunch specials, soups, and shakes. Their specials are usually fantastic! read more

Show many choices to choose from. They have Hershey ice cream as well as their own seasonal varieties based on the fruit. I had an apple crisp ice cream as a sample and that was really delicious and tasted like apple crisp. But for my own delight I had chocolate peanut butter cup on the bottom of a small cup and top with the Better Batter Brownie. Mmmmmm read more

The Ice Cream Parlor is a quaint and homely shop. They sell both ice cream they bring in as well as homemade ice cream not to mention a myriad of food options. I went in on a Thursday evening for ice cream ordered a chocolate ice cream (homemade option) on a waffle cone. The portions were giant but the ice cream itself wasn't great. It wasn't bad but I didn't think it was as chocolate-y as I was expecting it to be. The most disappointing part of it was the cone! It was the most flavorless ice cream cone I've probably ever had! From my experience, sugar cones cost more and are more desirable because they're sweeter and more flavored in general than say a wafer cone. Disappointing. But what they lacked in flavor, they deliver in service. My server was both charming and efficient in her service. I'll definitely be back to give it a second try. read more

The Ice Cream Parlor - Chocolate ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

This place is the stereotypical "go to" place. Whether you are looking for a nice ice cream place for a date or just wanting to satisfy your hunger with a burger and cheese fries (my wife and I's favorite). On the other hand this place breaks all the stereotypes of an ice cream place. Good food, good ice cream, good atmosphere, great place to be. read more

The last two times I've been here, there has been hair in my food. When I went back to let them know the cashier was on her phone and didn't even notice I was standing there. They said they would refund me and I should get my money back in three days according to my bank's process. I asked them if they were sure because the refund receipt was just another printed receipt of the one I already had. We'll I never got my money back. At this point, they can have my money and I will never be coming back. read more

Always a great place for some quick bites and amazing ice cream. Selections are tasty and always delicious. Will be back!

The cheeseburgers were like super duper cheesy. Also the only ice cream was pretty yummy. I enjoyed it a lot

Nice cozy ice cream parlor..good food, great ice cream and reasonable prices! Definitely check it out!

This place can get crowded pretty fast, but it's a must for me everytime i visit. The homemade banana ice cream was amazing! read more

The Ice Cream Parlor - homemade banana ice cream with chocolate sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Southern Pines, North Carolina

Various menu, a lot more than just ice cream. Try their veggie wrap! Keeps open later than most of the town lunch spots and has outside seating on the corner of the main street downtown so you have a decent view of any action going on in town and people watching. My dog loves to meet people on this corner at their tables in hopes that one day someone will share their Ice cream. read more

Ice Cream isn't kept cold enough so it's a drippy mess. The small cone should the be large......total chaos inside the parlor. Just go to Food Lion and buy something there. read more

The cashier was not the friendliest, she was visibly sick, and sniffing and coughing and was not wearing a mask either. Fries were not the best, I got the special for the day which was $10 and was not as good as I expected it to be. It made me feel incredibly sick, only lasted about 30 minutes in my system. I clogged my friend's toilet. Save your money or go for the ice cream. read more

Stopped here on a family beach trip. We had quite a large crew including a rowdy 3 year old and the staff couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. The restaurant/ice cream parlor is small but it has LARGE flavor and great people. Every single one of us got something different and everything was great. After lunch we all got a different ice cream treat; shake of the day (honey roasted peanut - awesome), cones and dishes. I highly recommend this wonderful parlor. Great for families, couples and just a quick treat. read more

If you're craving ice cream, you have to go to the Ice Cream Parlor. There is a great variety of choices from traditional flavors to unexpected ones like banana pudding or honey graham cracker. The inside has a good amount of seating with some extra seats in the back decorated with original artwork. There is also seating outside for nicer days. I haven't had there burgers yet but I will definitely go back for that and more ice cream of course! read more

Cute little corner restaurant with good food. Don't come too hungry, you're gonna be waiting awhile if you're ordering sandwiches. On that note, I do recommend the grilled chicken mushroom wrap. It's amazing! read more

Their wraps are great and they have homemade ice cream! Win win!! The staff is so friendly it's a great place to spend some time and downtown Southern Pines is such a charming town! read more

Nice little place. Not that many flavors, but enough to make it interesting and they have some unique stuff. The ice cream is really quite good, but I haven't had the food. Will definitely be coming back read more

This is our favorite place in the area to get ice cream. Unfortunately the service on our last visit was awful due to one of their employees deciding to close early. Update: the owner reached out personally after reading the review and rectified the situation. This just shows how engrained in the community this company is. read more

Some of the best ice cream I have tasted. Friendly staff and solid vibe. Would be a regular if I lived here. My favorite spot so far on my trip. read more

Fun little place in historic downtown SP. Hershey's ice cream - 24 flavors. Shakes, malts, burgers, other food. Lots of windows and natural light. Indoor seating. Decent food. read more

The Ice Cream Parlor in downtown Southern Pines is one of my favorite lunch spots. Yes, they have ice cream-but they have so much more. I think that Anthony makes the best chicken salad in town (as a matter of fact, I don't order it anywhere else). Their menu has many sandwiches, a daily soup, and specials every day. The restaurant is always buzzing with activity and a day spent in downtown Southern Pines is not complete without stopping in and grabbing a bite! read more

Stopped in for ice cream when we saw this place while working. I only got homemade butter pecan ice cream. It was the best I ever had. Will be going back with the family. Glad to see they are open 7 days a week with late evening hours. read more

I love taking my daughter here when we are visiting SP. The homemade vanilla is the best. Seating can be a little difficult when it's busy - but it's busy because it's that good! read more