Tinto y Crema in Charleston is such a cute ice cream spot, but the real star has to be the mini Dutch pancakes. My god, they were unreal--warm, buttery, and perfectly soft. We tried the Belgian chocolate topping, and it turned into something even more delicious than I ever imagined! I'm completely obsessed with the idea of pancakes at an ice cream shop and honestly wish more places did this. A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth or a love for creative desserts! read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Saw a line outside of this place, which influenced us to give it a try. The store itself is quite small, without a lot of room to sit inside. I ordered the coffee stracciatella, and it was melting so much as it got handed to us that we might as well have ordered ice cream soup. Flavorwise, it didn't really feel like anything special. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Coffee Stracciatella - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is so cute. I love the pink decor. They had unique gelato flavors and Dutch pancakes that were to die for. The service was great! The Dutch pancakes were perfection. A little crispy on the outside and very soft and fluffy on the inside. They paired so well with the maple syrup. We wish we got more. The gelato was amazing. I loved the coffee stracciatella flavor. It was a very strong coffee flavor. The salted caramel was a perfect balance of salty and sweet. read more

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A perfect stop for gelato while wandering the city! They offer a lot of flavors, plus Dutch pancakes that you can put gelato on top too. The decor is bright and fun and there's some seating outside as well. read more

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When visiting Charleston, my sister wanted to take us here, said it was her favorite ice cream shop to visit when walking around the area! It was a cute little shop, they have some nice outdoor seating and the pineapple fountain is just a few blocks away! They were very friendly and fast with our ice cream! No complaints. Highly recommend stopping by here for a sweet treat if you want to have one with your stroll. read more

Some of the best gelato I've had since visiting Italy! And the Frose was amazing as well! We visit this shop every time we come to Charleston! Friendly staff and fast service as well. Highly recommend! read more

What a TREAT. Thanks Scotty, @YELP & Tinto Y Crema!! It was DELICIOUS & refreshing on a hot day. Grab your treat and go sit down on a swing under the roof at the park. I didn't go in due to parking limitations. I pulled in a gravel drive just down from the shop. My daughter ran in and got the pnut butter & salted caramel! MMMMMMM. She said the girl was a great help in the cute little shop. I would like to go back to look at their variety of YUMZ read more

Tinto Y Crema - YUMZ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Asked if their gelato had egg in it because my brother is allergic, and the girl said probably not. Asked if they had a label to check and she said she would check, came back within seconds and said she couldn't find a label. Told us to eat the gelato at our own risk. Educate your incompetent workers. read more

Here for Gelato. Got the vanilla and hazelnut. Probably one of the worst I have ever tasted. Watery texture. Tastes more like store bought generic ice cream. Took a few bites and the rest is going in the trash. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Give this place a try! My wife and I stopped in for a treat, and we were amply rewarded. We were pleasantly greeted by Hannah, who suggested their Coffee Stracciatella gelato, and it was heavenly. My wife ordered an iced coffee and a ham and cheese panini, with a chocolate hazelnut gelato to finish. We sat, chatted, and enjoyed our panini inside. It's very cozy (ok, quite a small space inside, but plenty of seating outside). We thoroughly enjoyed Tinto y Crema, for their gelatos, their food, and their cozy hospitality. I hope you do too. BTW, I'm in a wheelchair, and Tinto y Crema is easily accessible using a ramp at the end of the block to access the this row of shops on Venue. read more

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Cutie Little Coffee and Gelato establishment. Staff are warm and friendly. No indoor seating but do have table and chairs outside and close to Charleston Harbor. The Belgian Chocolate Extreme Gelato with espresso coffee on top is so delicious. I would recommend you give this little coffee and gelato house a try. Parking can be challenging since the coffee house is located downtown Charleston. But if you are in the area give them a try. read more

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I had seen this place on a Charleston bucket list. We got the frozen lemonades for $7 (they were out of the base for the mojito one). There was plenty of outdoor seating, but we took our frozen lemonades across the street to the waterfront park. Creamy, slightly tart, and the perfect refreshing treat for an afternoon at the harbor. 2024 #3 read more

Tinto Y Crema - Frozen lemonade - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I had a small cup of beach day, one of their vegan options. The employee said it's a mix of avocado, lemon, pineapple, and basil. She offered me a sample, and it was such a lovely flavor combination. It's closer to a sherbet and so refreshing for a hot day. It's really cute inside, I love all the touches of pink, and the building itself is beautiful. There are plenty of tables outside, so we sat down and enjoyed the weather as well as our treats. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Ice cream, gelato, coffee, alcoholic drinks all next to an art store?? Awesome. Then you go inside to "staff favorites" board, flavored cones, slush machines and more this place is seriously great. Had a nice caramel hot latte and after mentioning the lavender cone had a small piece to taste. I will be back for decadent desserts after such a nice coffee run! Can sit outside at the cute tables along another dreamy historic Charleston road. read more

A nice chill spot by the water to grab some ice cream. Staff was very friendly and the place was easily accessible. Ice cream was good and ate it out front on the patio. Thanks for having us! read more

Tinto Y Crema - Front patio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I came here with my favorite ice cream connoisseur, she really knows her stuff and she's really tough. First things first, we meet Addee(?). Addy made our night. We recently went vegan and worried we couldn't eat ice cream. Addi made sure that wasn't the case. She reminds me of Angelina Jolie. Both are so amazing and both love peppermint patties. She even gave us wotter! (Adey not Angelina Jolie) Mint chip yum! That feels good. read more

Tinto Y Crema - We had a guud time amidst the "rain" - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Small space inside but has outdoor seating. It's near the pier. Staff friendly as always. The best flavors are the unique ones... although the classics taste good as well. Samples are a must. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We came to visit Charleston yesterday and decided to stroll downtown. We had never been in this particular area and came across a cute cafe. We were looking for something sweet and thought this would be great. When we walked in, no one greeted us. The two people working continued to chat on amongst themselves until we presented ourselves in front of them. When asked about the menu items, the young lady simply stated we're out of this this and this, we only have from Pistachio and down. Now being it's our first time EVER in this establishment their customer service SUCKS! They were rude, inattentive , and not friendly. It gave off racist vibes. We were ready to spend our money and enjoy. However those two ladies working made it unpleasant. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The server was kind- however I went in for coffee and Poffertjes as advertised- they had no Poffertjes!! And this was more than 2 days - why would you have a place that advertises Poffertjes if you cannot make them Yes, this was today around 9:30- I was so sad read more

This place is amazing! Their espresso had a real kick. Their Belgian Chocolate Extreme was rich, creamy, and delicious! Great service and friendly staff! Cute place to stop by for a treat while visiting Waterfront Park and the Pineapple Fountain! read more

Our experience at Tinto y Créma was very good! My husband and I tried their affogato with pistachio ice cream, and it was tasty! The service was quick and attentive, and the ambience was nice being downtown next to the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park. The gelato was very creamy and the consistency was nice. We also got the vegan gelato, the consistency is a lot like sorbet, and the cones are so delicious!! One thing that could be improved is the espresso: it could be dialed in more to reduce bitterness. The espresso definitely took away from the gelato. Big fans read more

Tinto Y Crema - Vegan gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great way to get a pick me up after dinner. Stopped in to get a couple double espresso shots to wake up for round two of the weekend. Conveniently located around the corner from the Fleet Landing before we hit King Street for a Charleston night out! read more

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We were so impressed with Tinto Y Crema! The shop is adorable. Small, but good vibes. We tried mint, coffee and strawberry ice creams. They had unique cone flavors as well, including a purple lavender flavored one. Tons of dairy free options, which is a huge plus for us. The girls working there were friendly and helpful. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Shop interior - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The poffertjes lured me in. I haven't had poffertjes since I was in Amsterdam. They're basically little Dutch pancakes. These didn't taste exactly like the ones I've had in Holland & Aruba, but they delightfully satisfied my craving. read more

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Refused to make an iced cappuccino. This place is trash. A bunch of people working and none of them know what they're doing

Visit the pineapple water fountain and walk along the waterfront while having morning coffee from Tinto y Crema; the employee working was so sweet and provided recommendations and directions. read more

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Stopped in for a chocolate hazelnut gelato on a sunny day. The gelato was smooth, creamy, and decadent. They had relaxing music playing and the employee who helped us was all smiles. Enjoyed sitting on the small patio and people watching while we ate. read more

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Amazing service and southern hospitality from Raegan and Hadley Our ice cream and milkshakes were delicious read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Loved this spot for a treat at the end of the evening. Addy was so sweet and personable! The gelato was so good! And cute vibe!

This adorable gelato & coffee shop is beautifully decorated and perfectly located! The gelato is made in-house with craft cones shipped in from Brooklyn, NY. Don't sleep on their savory option -- the tomato soup & grilled cheese hit the spot, too! This place can get quite crowded & while I was there the barista, Addy, handled the busy moments with the friendliest attitude and great service to each customer. You can tell she loves what she does & was happy to help! read more

Tinto Y Crema - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Best gelato / ice cream in Charleston! The salted caramel is amazing, always my go to

Best gelato almost as good as italy.. i love an affogato and theirs is legit. Friendly staff and wide variety of flavors right by the water and pineapple fountain. Get some gelato and walk around by the waterfront. read more

Tinto Y Crema - a dessert in a glass - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is right by the pineapple fountain. This was quick and they made it within 5-10 mins. I got the Dutch pancakes. I've had dutch pancakes in the netherlands. It wasn't anything like it. It was little too doughy and didn't have the same taste to it. It seems like they might have made it with pancake mix instead. I wished they put more powdered sugar. And I would say 6 Dutch pancakes isn't enough. It looked kinda sad. There is no seating except outside. It was very instagramable tho. I recommend trying something else here. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Poffertjes - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Traveling for vacation and stumbled upon this gem. Within walking distance of some beautiful scenery so you can stroll and view...you can also take advantage of their outdoor "bistro" feel seating. The gelato was amazing! The service was excellent. I enjoyed it so much I went twice on this trip!! read more

Stopped here for some ice cream on a hot night. I ended up ordering the Pango Tango which is peach sorbet with a champagne float - really good. Kids got cotton candy gelato & lemon sorbet. Cotton candy was the pop-up flavor - it was ok just really sweet. Lemon was on point. Husband got the pistachio gelato & he said it was pretty good too. The location is cute because it's near the fountains & waterfront. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Pango Cup - Grande - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The Dutch pancakes were delicious!!! Shout out to the staff! They were AMAZING!!! The Frose I had was strong too!!

Stopped in for a cold brew. Was the worst cold brew I've ever had. Tasted like plastic. Had to throw the whole thing away after 3 sips.

We enjoyed our visit to this little gelato shop in downtown Charleston. The location is right next to waterfront park, so the energy is great! This is definitely a quintessential stop for tourists in the warmer months. Service was quick and friendly. We got a pistachio affogato, and I must say I was impressed with the gelato. The pistachio flavor was genuine and pronounced, a far cry from the artificial color and flavor you would get at some shops. The espresso was what you would expect from a shop that doesn't specialize in coffee, but it did provide a lovely warm and bitter contrast with the sweet and creamy gelato. Overall, you can't really go wrong with this kind of shop. Predictably touristy and yummy in the best way. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Pistachio Affogato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I had a worker be very rude and condescending to me. The waters are labeled differently in the fridge and in a different language so I asked if it was normal water (thinking it might be sparkling or differently flavored) and the worker said thats water with stress on the "that" in the most condescending voice. Did not sit well with me and he made me feel stupid for no reason. Bro must be having a bad day or was in need to validate his masculinity because that was so embarrassing for him. read more

Amazing gelato and other options. I watched a tiktok recently explaining that great gelato is hidden in the silver tins, without excessive food coloring and my pistachio gelato was just that! I added in lavender cone pieces and enjoyed my day by the pineapple fountain. Would love to come back. They serve alcohol as well and the servers were friendly and attentive. read more

Tinto Y Crema - Pistachio Cup- Piccolo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina