Ice Cream Shop in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 30, 2026

Ben & Jerry's

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Ben & Jerry's Asheville offers scoop shop flavors, non-dairy options, ice cream cakes, catering, and takeout.

  • Ben & Jerry's scoop shop flavors
  • non-dairy ice cream
  • certified gluten-free flavor options

Hilltop Ice Cream Shop

Ice Cream Shop

Fairview, NC

Hilltop Ice Cream Shop offers over 30 homemade flavors, including vegan and no-sugar-added options, at locations in Fairview and Woodfin.

  • People seeking homemade ice cream with many flavor choices
  • Vegan or oatmilk dessert options
  • No-sugar-added ice cream

Sunshine Sammies

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Sunshine Sammies has made handcrafted ice cream sandwiches in Asheville since 2013, using house-made ice cream and fresh-baked cookies.

  • handcrafted ice cream sandwiches
  • seasonal and small-batch dessert flavors
  • weddings and corporate events needing dessert catering

The Hop Ice Creamery

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

The Hop Ice Cream has served Asheville since 1978, offering locally crafted dairy and vegan ice cream plus ice cream cakes.

  • Dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • Locally influenced and rotating ice cream flavors
  • Ice cream cakes for varying budgets and ages

The Hop West

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

The Hop West serves dairy and vegan handcrafted ice cream, rotating locally influenced flavors, housemade waffle cones, and ice cream cakes daily.

  • dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • locally influenced rotating ice cream flavors
  • ice cream cakes

Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Cold Stone Creamery offers ice cream made fresh in-store and mixed on a frozen granite stone, with pickup and delivery in Asheville.

  • customized ice cream creations with multiple mix-ins
  • ice cream cakes, cupcakes, or cookie sandwiches for celebrations
  • pickup or delivery ice cream orders in Asheville

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

The Hop West serves dairy and vegan handcrafted ice cream, rotating locally influenced flavors, housemade waffle cones, and ice cream cakes daily.

  • dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • locally influenced rotating ice cream flavors
  • ice cream cakes

Whit's Frozen Custard (Gerber Village)

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Whit's Frozen Custard (Gerber Village) makes custard fresh daily and offers scoops, Whitsers, Whitties, shakes, sundaes, and floats in South Asheville.

  • fresh frozen custard desserts
  • blended custard and topping combinations
  • customers seeking a rotating flavor of the week

Two Spoons Ice Creams

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

The Hop Ice Cream has served Asheville since 1978, offering locally crafted dairy and vegan ice cream plus ice cream cakes.

  • Dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • Locally influenced and rotating ice cream flavors
  • Ice cream cakes for varying budgets and ages

Dairy King The Blue Cone

Ice Cream Shop

Black Mountain, NC

Dairy King The Blue Cone has served ice cream and fountain sodas since starting in 1951, including its Cherry Ski and crushed-ice Ski drinks.

  • Ice cream and frozen dessert visits
  • Cherry Ski and flavored fountain soda orders
  • Drive-thru meals

The Hop Black Mountain

Ice Cream Shop

Black Mountain, NC

The Hop West serves dairy and vegan handcrafted ice cream, rotating locally influenced flavors, housemade waffle cones, and ice cream cakes daily.

  • dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • locally influenced rotating ice cream flavors
  • ice cream cakes

Annie B's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream Shop

Arden, NC

Annie B's Homemade Ice Cream makes homemade ice cream for customers in Western North Carolina and offers the Annie's Scoop Club.

  • homemade ice cream in Western North Carolina
  • Customers interested in Annie's Scoop Club

The Hop Black Mountain

Ice Cream Shop

Black Mountain, NC

The Hop Ice Cream has served Asheville since 1978, offering locally crafted dairy and vegan ice cream plus ice cream cakes.

  • Dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • Locally influenced and rotating ice cream flavors
  • Ice cream cakes for varying budgets and ages

Apalachcream

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Appalach Cream makes from-scratch ice cream from a three-generation family recipe and offers dairy and nondairy options in Asheville.

  • Three-generation family ice cream recipes
  • Coconut with cinnamon or cheese with blackberries flavors
  • Dark chocolate ice cream with habanero chile

Marble Slab Creamery

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

Marble Slab Creamery offers fresh small-batch ice cream since 1983, custom creations with always-free mix-ins, and ice cream cakes.

  • custom ice cream combinations with mix-ins
  • ice cream cakes for celebrations
  • ordering ice cream online

The Hop Ice Cream

Ice Cream Shop

Asheville, NC

The Hop West serves dairy and vegan handcrafted ice cream, rotating locally influenced flavors, housemade waffle cones, and ice cream cakes daily.

  • dairy-free or vegan ice cream
  • locally influenced rotating ice cream flavors
  • ice cream cakes

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FAQ

Where can I find vegan or dairy-free ice cream in Buncombe County?

Hilltop, The Hop, The Hop West, Cold Stone, and Whit's list dairy-free or vegan options. Hilltop specifically offers vegan and oatmilk ice cream, while The Hop's vegan flavors primarily use a pea-protein base.

Which Buncombe County ice cream shops offer gluten-free options?

Ben & Jerry's lists certified gluten-free flavor options, and Whit's lists naturally gluten-free vanilla and chocolate custard. Ask the shop about cross-contact if you have celiac disease or a severe allergy.

Where can I order ice cream for a wedding, party, or company event?

Hilltop offers catering for birthdays, weddings, showers, company gatherings, and community events. Sunshine Sammies caters weddings, corporate events, festivals, parties, and graduations using its vintage truck, vans, and umbrella carts.

Can I get ice cream delivered in Asheville?

Sunshine Sammies offers local Asheville delivery for orders of $150 or more plus a delivery fee. Cold Stone offers online ordering for pickup or delivery.

Which Asheville ice cream shop is open late?

The Hop West lists daily hours from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 721 Haywood Road in West Asheville. Check current hours before visiting because schedules can change.