Best Ice Cream in Surf City

15 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Island Crush
Island Crush
98/100 (126 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
"Always my favorite place to visit on the..."
Rhonda Henderson
"Island Crush participated in our I Dance (special needs dance) and they were awesome...they jumped at the opportunity to make a difference in the..."
Aileen Green
"So yummy! Local business owned by amazing people! All the flavors are awesome! A must try when out at the..."
Christina Davis
"We LOVE Island Crush! Great customer service and awesome flavors. Coco Diablo is my fave. The girls love snow cream and cotton candy mixed. A..."
Missi Johnson
"Italian ice and ice cream sandwiches are on point..."
Bridget Giddens
"Excellent! We sampled several flavors before deciding on our..."
Pam Monday English
"Such fantastic company every time I visit the shop! It's always so hard to decide between the peanut butter and jelly Italian ice or chocolate dipped..."
Ashleigh Miller
"This has quickly become one of our favorite places on the island since buying a home here last spring. Each visit we make HAS to include at least one..."
Kathy Broderick Koenig
"We always enjoy the cool treats and good times..."
Rob Curtis
"We loved Buddah, Andy & Christine! They were such welcoming friends to us and their Italian ice was..."
Sara Hernandez
"Delicious! Lots of great flavors! And very nice and wonderful..."
Lisa Visco Nucamendi
"The staff are always friendly, they have a great variety of flavors and it’s always delicious. We vacation to Topsail one week a year and we stop..."
Sarah H.
"Fantastic ice. Great owners. They try lots of uncommon flavors and don't mind handing out samples! Also, a great outside/patio area. Great for kids..."
Samuel Cuomo
"Loved their cotton candy and cherry flavors. Great selection, friendly..."
Lizbeth
"Love the owners! They have the best Italian ice on the island. We live on the North end and drive down to the South end every night after dinner so..."
Sadarah Norton
"Fabulous Italian ice. Friendly staff with a great product. We were in and out with two cups in under 3 minutes. I highly recommend the peanut butter..."
Eli Gibbons
"Thank you so much for serving us on the beach today! Gelato has never tasted so good I was shocked. Thank..."
Chelsey Bryce
"I have never had better ice in my life! Extremely polite staff and great owners that give back to the community. So many flavors to choose from you..."
Dustin Hartsfield
"This has been one of my favorite places to get dessert for the last couple years. The always have lots of flavors and they have all been..."
Justin Dalton
Tiki Turtle's Boba Drink Shop
Tiki Turtle's Boba Drink Shop
95/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
South American
South American
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
American
American
Chinese
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Milkshakes Fruit Soda Iced Earl Grey Tea and Custom Orange Blossom Vanilla Soda
Twinkie Ice Cream Sundae
Just for Fun
Mango Smoothie
Chocolate Shake
Boba Tea
Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Cereal milkshakes
Blueberry Boba
Waffle
Oreo Cookie Brownies
Mermaid Milkshake
Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake
Canned Soda
Homemade Whip Cream
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and Cheesecake Whipped Cream
Warm Pretzel Roll with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Drizzle Top with Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Sundae
Milkshakes and Malts
Key Lime Milkshake with Choco Stick
Fast food
Chinese
American
South American
African
Hawaiian
Gift Cards Available
Cheap Eats
"Best boba around! The owner is the absolute sweetest and the shop is so cute!! The drinks are very reasonably priced and they have a great rewards..."
Mady
"I recently had the pleasure of visiting an incredible boba shop that I cannot stop raving about. This place truly deserves every single one of its..."
Britney
"The family that runs the shop were absolutely amazing. We came in with 6 kids and they were so patient with them. Their ice cream is amazing and they..."
Karen Spangler
"Stopped on our way out of town. Great service. Fabulous flavors, and options. Clean, bright and inviting. My husband asked about food on our route..."
Patty Rothberg
"I love this place. Great customer service and very aesthetic vibe. I go to this place regularly for years and very satisfied, The prices are very..."
Dalanee B.
"Just had the best experience! The people working were so helpful and walked me through each part of the drink. I got an iced pink lemonade tea with..."
Madi
"Loved the little Boba Tea shop! The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. The Boba tea itself was phenomenal!! Will go..."
Zach “GunzaBlazinJr” Hajdalenko
"LOVED THIS PLACE! so cute and such a lively atmosphere, the boba is amazing same with there snacks! the staff is so friendly and make it easy for..."
Asha Monroe
"Fantastic refreshing treats. The boba was great— get the Mojito Mint with dragonfruit boba bubbles. 10/10! The couple that runs the place was super..."
Landon Things
"This will definitely be a wonderful new addition on our favorite places to visit for our vacation every summer, the staff was extremely kind and they..."
Sarah Berube
"This place is amazing! It's not far from the beach but far enought that it's not crowded with people. Everyone was super nice and they have a big..."
Tim Roseberry
"This is such a cute little boba place at the beach! Good location and great drinks! Can’t wait to go..."
Marina L.
"The staff is fantastic! You can tell they truly care and they really love what they do. My kids enjoyed their shakes but I enjoyed mine even more! I..."
Victoria H
"This is a wonderful family owned and operated place for boba tea and other great drinks! My girls had to stop in twice while we were vacationing..."
Chris Dutton
"Super delicious boba and great people and service! I'm a bit of a boba obsessive and love that they have something different from the usual tapioca..."
M Overcash
"they have great drinks, amazing boba, and really good..."
Isabella Mosher
The Big Dipper
The Big Dipper
94/100 (291 ratings)
Dessert
Cafe
Cafe
Sprinkles
Triple Scoop
Gelato
Rainbow Sherbet
ACIA Bowl
Single Dip Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Coconut and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Banana split
Chocolate milkshake
Café
Gift Cards Available
Cheap Eats
"We've been coming here for years, the ice cream is always fresh and delicious, and the portions are huge! Great variety, and even when the lines are..."
Barbara Carlino Perkins
"Awesome ...... large delicious scoops ! Our favorite..."
Cinzia Lucia
"Seriously the best..."
Nancy Hill-Scott
"I have been going to The Big Dipper for ice cream since I was a kid, now I take my kids! Enormous servings, huge selection, Awesome staff...This..."
Kristine Turner
"Ice cream is delicious, portions are huge (wish they had a child size available) Definitely try the "Sand Castle" sundae- it's..."
Tricia A Picinich-Rankin
"❤️always friendly service,great selection of flavors,amount of ice cream on the cone is endless, clean establishment and even with hot summer..."
Sonja Marie DeFrancisco Roddy
"LOVE the coconut ice..."
Patti Keating
"This place is great for ice creams. Like their choices of ice cream but not sure if their milkshake are good. I had one and prefer ice cream over it...."
Mr Patella
"I remember going to the Big Dipper years ago as a kid. It hasn’t changed much, and that’s a good thing! They still have awesome ice cream..."
Mike Mc
"The serving sizes here are simply insane. One scoop of ice cream is huge. The smoothness and quality of the food was great and we enjoyed it..."
Hector Caceres
"I took my husband here as a part of introducing him to all thing LBI. I told him The Big Dipper is a must when it comes to ice cream on the island...."
Ashley Orfe
"Great choice of delicious ice cream flavors. Modest pricing and customer service was beyond wonderful. A great..."
Madeline Keller
"Ice cream was delicious, a lot of selections available. The service was very great, friendly and funny. The bench seating outside was perfect for our..."
Eve Condon
"There is a great selection of ice cream and different combos. I would suggest that you go to this place for dessert. Also the staff was very..."
Henry Stammerjohann
"The lines move very quickly. Interesting selection of flavors. Lots of good ice cream on Long Beach Island. This is one of the better..."
David Moskowitz
"The Ice Cream here is very delicious and I always come here when I'm in LBI!! I highly recommend this..."
got beef
"Great ice cream. If you're in Surf City don't go to Scoop City. Those guys are..."
Erik Wachter
"Multiple gumball machines 👏 Amazing Expresso chip ice cream 🍦 Also serves root beer floats..."
Molly M
"During prime time hours over summer the line is out the door for a reason. Fantastic ice cream and great variety. You get a lot of ice cream and a..."
Killian Moore
"No wonder I see a crowd gathered outside this place. Not only is this one of the busiest spots in Surf City on LBI, its most likely the busiest on..."
Matthew Liptak
"Understanding that it's the off season, I greatly appreciated that they were just about the only place still open on a Sunday around 8pm. With huge..."
Destiny Mattingly
"Good ice cream, good prices, and awesome customer service. Went in there at the end of the night the Saturday before easter and all of the servers..."
Erin Schifferdecker
"Good ice cream and a good selection of flavors. There doesn't seem to be any true "small" size available, so if you forgot your appetite or are..."
Matt Merkel
"Really high quality ice cream. The portions are huge. I'm lactose intolerant, so I really appreciate the selection of hard frozen yogurt, right in..."
F Madeira
"Staff is always friendly, some flavors are hit or miss, but their chocolate peanut butter is AMAZING. Large serving for the price. Can be busy at..."
Kitty Longar
"Awesome place We loved it We had the mint chocolate chip milk shake..."
MOE Saadi
Pelican's Snowballs
Pelican's Snowballs
93/100 (147 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Ice Cream
"Best snow cone I ever had. I ordered the stuffed snow cone with vanilla ice cream in the middle with root beer flavor. Everyone on the group really..."
Reitha Abed
"We always try to grab snow cones whenever we go on beach trips, and this Pelican's is some of the best snow cones I've ever had. We've gone twice..."
Josh Johnson
"Before heading back home we decided to grab a treat for the road. We frequent Pelicans at home so it was nice to see one here. The one we go to has..."
S T
"Always a hit with the kids. The number of different flavors and combinations is incredible and is fun for the kids to pick their favorite. Perfect..."
Ripley LoPresti
"Cute little place, with great prices and even better cold treats. These aren't your typical snow cones. The ice is finely shaven so when you take a..."
Maddie Christian
"A busy Thursday evening with a non-stop line out the door. Only one employee working, Elle, who kept her cool, had an incredibly positive attitude,..."
Carl DePree
"Loved it! Super creative menu items and yummy flavors. Got the flying unicorn and it was..."
Lizbeth Rodriguez Adames
"A awesome treat with well over 100 flavors and friendly staff. Will be back..."
Justin
"The shaved ice is amazing. It's real shaved ice (i.e. ice block is shaved). Be prepared for a long wait though. Lots of people want to the snowballs..."
Josh Lindsey
"We went there every night for our week long stay in Topsail. They were VERY friendly and nice. We had a group of 14 people and they always we ready..."
Alli Romano
Daily Grind Coffee, Donut & Ice Cream
Daily Grind Coffee, Donut & Ice Cream
92/100 (1778 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
American
Cafe
American
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Bagels
Cakes
Café
American
Café
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"I've been from New York City to Hawaii and this coffee shop and family not only has the best coffee I've ever had but they have the most wonderful..."
Jillianne Hillenburg
"Coming to The Daily Grind is a must when we visit Surf City. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. My son Mason loves going to see the girls and..."
Sarah Marie Myers
"They (unlike another local establishment that calls itself a coffee shop) have whipped cream, restrooms, super nice employees... Great espresso, ice..."
Kay Sharpe
"Best place around!!! My fiancé and I stopped by on the way back from visiting family in Sneads Ferry and found this amazing little coffee shop. We..."
Das Tank
"Amazing food and coffee. Customer service is top notch. We dumped 22 people in this place for ice cream at the same time. They had one man working..."
Kari Elizabeth Shepherd
"Everything is amazing!!! Best ice cream in town, their muffins are fantastic... late night hours are great for those sweet tooth cravings after a..."
Rikki Lynn Winger
"Great place for awesome coffee!!! Super friendly. Great atmosphere! This place is a must stop!..."
Candice Butler
"Friendly staff and delicious coffee with so many flavor variations. Service was speedy, great parking and super close to the..."
Emily Garrett
"Super friendly owners and amazing coffee. My kids love their fresh doughnuts and I'm a wee bit addicted to the apple fritters :) My parents live on..."
Jason Edward Black
"From the second we walked in, we were treated like family. The donuts are amazing. The coffee is out of this world. Can't say enough good things..."
Jeneane Tolley
"Friendly staff, delicious ice cream and to die for carrot..."
Devin Butler
"If you love cappuccinos, there is no other place to go except here!!!! Jeremy made the perfect 'dry' cappuccino for me this morning!! They serve a..."
Christine Johnson
"Absolutely love this place! Amazing selection, everything is delicious, sweet staff and owner! I can't wait for the second location to..."
Kierra Jolene
"Midnight Oil! Best dark roast coffee I’ve ever had! I usually drink Starbucks but, the Daily Grind Surf City got me hooked to the Midnight Oil...."
Shannon Shugarts
"Great service as always! Their Funky Monkey Latte and Apple Fritters are among my favorites!! This is a must stop place anytime I am in Surf..."
Michael Lambert
"Great local shop. all different variety of coffee drinks. smoothies, ice cream, snacks. great peppermint mocha! must stop while on the..."
Haley
"Fantastic coffee and atmosphere. Very nice staff that definitely knows what they're doing. Frappechinos are..."
Luke
"Coffee Perfection. If you're visiting Surf City this is the place to get your coffee. These folks know what they're doing. My husband and I stopped..."
Kelly
"Great coffee and related drinks. Above and beyond for servixe. Definitely worth a visit or..."
Frank
"Definitely the place to go for coffee!. I am a coffee drinker and this place has fresh really good coffee. All the drink choices are just wonderful..."
Lizabeth Cochran Hoffman
"The best part of waking up..... No need for the run of the mill grocery store grounds.... The Daily Grind was just that, a daily visit for..."
Randall
"Good coffee and great service, the owner even helped carry coffee to my car when i was carrying my little..."
Ryan Jennings
"DAILY GRIND:). This place has been my home for over a year and a half now and i love it. The atmoshpere, the people, just the shop in general gives..."
Madisen
"The Daily Grind is an awesome place to study in a relaxing atmosphere. The Kaluah mocha frappe is to die..."
Amanda Potter
"Perfect!. This place is great!! They always have fresh donuts that are delicious and their smoothies are one of my favorites. The environment and set..."
Sarah W.
"SMOOTHIE CRAZY!. I don't like coffee, so I tried some of their smoothies. They are the best smoothies I have ever had. I've gone every day this week..."
D_proulx
"Great!. The Daily Grind is the best coffee shop I have ever been too. It's close by, great prices, very good service, and everything is delicious! It..."
Sammie
"Favorite find in all of surf city!. There's nothing better than a warm and friendly coffee shop with not only fantastic drinks but krispy kremes and..."
Gina
"Great Hang Out. This coffee shop is not just a coffee shop. It not only has great product but wonderful service. If you would like a basic cup of..."
J
"Today was my first visit at the daily grind in surf city and i was very pleased with the service and how good everything was. The set up is very..."
Reagan H.
"Delish coffees, frappes, iced coffees, etc. As well as krispie kreme donuts (which are excellent no matter where you get them in the country)..."
Thebuckeyemama
"Excellent coffee. Good getaway from the beach. The coffee was excellent and inexpensive; the employees were very friendly. Grab a Krispy Kreme..."
Jane
"Love the Caramel Macchiato!. We loved finding this little coffee shop. I typically drink coffee from Starbucks and found this little coffee shop to..."
Tina
"Best coffee in Surf City!. Great coffee and latte's. Employees are all super friendly. Very warm and comfortable atmosphere. Best coffee on the..."
Sarah
"The Daily Grind has amazing cinnamon rolls! I love this..."
Ron Rogers
"Mmmm goood. I always come back to the Daily Grind for the reasonably priced drinks, the friendly service, and the relaxing..."
Etown2002
"Carol. VERY friendly and willing to make any drink you ask for. Pleasent and quiet to enjoy your drink. I will go there often and enjoy the good..."
Carol
"The DG. This is a great place to find what you're looking for. Treats and beverages that will knock you off of your..."
Kristin
"The BEST. Great coffee! Great place to hang with the real locals here. Jeremy and Tracey and the staff all treat everyone as if they were locals, and..."
Thomas Crawford
"LOVE. I love the daily grind. Amazing coffee, amazing employees, and an all around amazing atmosphere! Couldnt ask for a better coffee shop on the..."
Kristin
"Peggy Bailey. Love the Daily Grind!!! Coffee is just great and the employees so friendly...along with the owners Jeremy and Tracie. A very warm and..."
Peggy Bailey
"The Best Coffee House on the Island. Finally a delicious, real latte on the island. Sara (!!) is the sweetest, friendliest barrista. I felt at home..."
Nancy Bolts
"Great place...great people. Great atmosphere. Great people. Great drinks, all of them. What more could you want? The owners and the employees go out..."
Susan Crawford
"Daily Grind. Amazing atmosphere, staff, and coffee. definitely the place to..."
Sissy Stubbs
"The Daily Grind. I think this place is awesome! Friendly service and a great atmosphere to boot. I was able to get my favorite cold coffee drink..."
Cassie Saulpaugh
"Great Place!. This place is great! It has an amazing atmosphere and everyone there is always friendly. And their coffee is amazing too!..."
Maggie
"Simply the Best. My wife and I found the Daily Grind while on vacation. The people and choices for drinks and snacks are great. I highly recommend..."
Keith
"Every year I visit Topsail Island. This shop is a nice treat. It's not far off "the beaten path" and their White chocolate mocha is awesome. The..."
Brett
"Coffee. Great place for coffee and hanging out with friends. Really enjoyed..."
Mary Ann Powell
"Wonderful. The service is great, kid friendly, and the coffee was wonderful!!!! Will go back soon...."
HannahM
"Amazing.. The coffee, The prices, The owners, And the Girls are what make the Daily Grind everything that it is... It is the only coffee shop on the..."
Sara
"An amazing atmosphere. Whether you're looking to kick back and watch the game with some java, or looking for a few good friends to talk to, The Daily..."
Fred Rubble
"I just have to say that the Daily Grind is a wonderful place to sit and get some work done or just have an awesome cup of coffee. The owners just..."
Christina Bahrs
"Love it!. Great place to dine and chat with friends! great location and wonderful service! absolutely awesome! i highly recommend it! =d plus, they..."
Kmowery
"Tastifying!!!. My wife and I love the Daily Grind. The people that work there are fantastic. I have never expected to walk into a coffee house and be..."
Nick N Karen Peel
"My Sister and I found this just by luck one day while on vacation. It's a wonderful coffee shop and the young ladies working there are very pleasant...."
Lynne Pardoe
"Give it a try. Found this great coffee shop after walking down to the pier one morning..... great treat! walked there every morning after that. the..."
Lankford
"Great Lattes & Americanos. We went two days in a row over the weekend because the lattes were so good. It's a great place to hang out and talk. Plus..."
Red
"Only place on Topsail Island to offer capuccinos & lattes. Free WiFi & great service. Comfy place with couches, overstuffed chairs and flatscreen TVs..."
Kent Hargesheimer
"While I only had the iced coffee here, it was so good. Place was bright and cheerful on the outside and inside. Staff was super nice. They offer a..."
Eliza Culbertson
"A delightful place - more than just a coffee shop. All kinds of coffee and espresso, but also ice cream in multiple flavors, snacks, and the next..."
Alan MacFarlane
"My husband and I stopped in for drinks and immediately the atmosphere was amazing! It felt cozy and at home. Lots of menu options, but I went with..."
Eden Gauss
"Stopped here three times while bicycling in the morning during our vacation. Staff is super nice. They are quick and knowledgeable. Drip coffee..."
John Hite
"Daily Grind/Unwined is the place to be! Ideal atmosphere with constant live music, friendly staff, and a caring owner (Jeremy). Great beach setting,..."
Ceasar Silbak
"I absolutely love this place. I come here multiple times a week. The patio is dog friendly, which I love because I like to bring my pup with me. The..."
Amy O'Donnell
"My family has been coming here for vacation for the past 6 years, and every year we make it a point to stop at the Daily Grind at least 2 or 3 times!..."
Marli Hawk
"I love this place so much!!! Great breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee. Small business will 100% have better service always than big chains so..."
Ridgeside K9 Dog Training Supplies
"An absolute must if you’re in the Surf City area! Not only is the coffee and food unbeatable, but the huge outdoor seating area is is the perfect..."
George Spohrer
"I am the type of person who sticks to the same coffee every time I go somewhere but, when I came to the daily grind in surf city. I have been coming..."
Sarah Shea
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
90/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheeseburger
Burger
Ice Cream
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good food, friendly staff, and short wait times even during the busy lunch..."
Melissa Black
"great quick lunch with a good ol fashioned beef burger , bacon , cheese and tasty friee , my wife had the shrimp poboy and enjoyed it ... and we..."
Steve Sledge Winthrop
"Stopped and had a bite to eat with the family after leaving North Topsail Beach. Super nice server and as always terrific food. You have it..."
Jason Brueggen
"We had cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, and chocolate shake. Everything was so incredibly yummy!!!! I must say they have GREAT sweet tea, and the..."
Donna Loffer Hamil
"Excellent food and service. Our waitress was Amanda and she was..."
Debbie Johnson Hubbard
"My family loved eating at Hwy 55 in Surf City while on vacation. The food was always delicious and the staff were wonderful. Our favorite waitress,..."
Kristen Price
"Good food and great service! Large portions and delicious..."
Stephanie R. Spencer
"One of the greatest places to dine in or carry out. Friendly staff, great music, delicious food, heavenly desserts. ..."
Rebecca Colón
"Awesome service and great food! Can’t wait to go..."
Donna Boyd Browning
"Great food. Friendly staff. Very reasonably priced. Definitely go..."
Kim Nelson
"Awesome food and really fast service! Fried pickles are great..."
Kayla Hendershot
"Fast awesome service! All the girls are super friendly and the food is always delicious! Check them out..."
Chloe Anna Elise Blum
"Staff was friendly and greeted us as we entered. Our drink order was taken promptly, delivered quickly and made just as requested. Our food order was..."
Jon Curley
"This was by far the best dining experience we had while on vacation. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We didn't wait long for our food..."
Chari Armstrong
"Great place to eat. We go there once a year when we are on vacation. This time one of the servers bought my service dog a hamburger patty while we..."
brandon smith
"Place is basically your old greasy spoon type joint. Service was very fast and friendly. Place needs the whole interior cleaned up. Wouldn't be half..."
Old Man River
"Great service. Fantastic and very friendly waitress. Food was just amazing. Had the shrimp po..."
Linda Sloan
"The shrimp po' boy was awesome, loaded with shrimp and great flavor. The tots are yummy too! Will definitely be..."
Toni Wetzel
"I really enjoy this place and look forward to going a few times whenever the family visits Topsail. Everyone has always been friendly, and the food..."
Michael Caruso
"It's just a great place for good food and awesome..."
Mark Anstead
"We took it to go. Dinner was good. My burger was awesome. They forgot the tarter and ranch. But we enjoyed..."
Brandi Jones
"Food was delicious and served pretty quick. People were nice and..."
Shara Morris
"Great place to eat and chill great food with some great service friendly staff who remembers all my favorites and never seems to disappoint me any at..."
justin mitchell
"Lot of nostalgia. We go here every year we visit Topsail. Like the..."
Joe Tedder
"This is quite possibly the best cheeseburger I have ever had the pleasure of eating. It was..."
J D
Hot Diggity Dogz
Hot Diggity Dogz
89/100 (422 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Dog
Ice Cream
Chili
Fast food
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"What a great beach joint! Our crew of 6 adults and kids had hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. ALL of it was great! The kid taking orders at the..."
John Hite
"Pretty great quick lunch. The A 100.00 sanitation rating is astounding. The hot dogs were delicious as were the fries. The kids devoured their food..."
Wm A. (DeMyztikX)
"We could not wait to try hotdogs. Did not disappoint, very friendly, and very fast. Jumbo dogs a 1/4 pound. The other hot dogs are the carolina..."
Hillary Conner
"We really enjoyed our meal here! All seating is at painted picnic tables...which we really enjoyed. We got a Classic Carolina burger, a Surfer dog,..."
Hayleigh Dersch
"Great little spot for a quick bite to eat after a long day on the beach, especially after smelling the food from the beach! We ate here twice during..."
Tim Nolan
"Best place, hands down for a darn good Hot Dog! Bun is always perfectly steamed, dogs are 100% beef, and toppings are always on point! Whenever we..."
Mary Velez
"Super convenient little hot dog & burger place right off the beach! It's not gourmet food, but it's fast & hit the spot! The Carolina classic burger..."
Ben Rogers
"1st time here and we weren't disappointed! Ordered a Carolina Dog and it was great. My husband had a Main Street Dog and said that it was very..."
Darlene Brushwood
"I came back to leave a review after 2 weeks since our visit, cannot stop thinking about this place. The food was delicious, we ordered on a sunday..."
SoulfulMika
"Cheeseburger was good, fresh tomato was great. Fries were pretty basic. Chocolate milkshake was really good. Cool atmosphere. Bathroom would be a..."
Kevin Krenisky
"It serves its purpose. It's a food stand but nothing special, food is good and the location is fast and..."
John Kingston
"Delicious hot dogs right by the beach. We had the chili cheese dogs and chile cheese fries. All were awesome and we want to go back for more later..."
Elyse Gillen
"Always excellent! The Hawaiian dog though… what a perfect combination. Loaded fries were..."
Heather MillerBottom
"Some of the best hot dogs I’ve ever had. Definitely a must stop spot on the island for a quick..."
Lee Bowden
"This place is a treasure. We try to come here each time we’re in Surf City. It’s an easy place to come eat, and parking hasn’t ever been an..."
Meghan Pauley
"I have been coming to Topsail Island for 15 years and this is the first time I have tried these dogs. The service was friendly and fast. This has to..."
Jeff Hill
"I had the Carolina Dog (pictured) and the Chicago Dog. Buns were perfectly steamed. Dogs are good, Sabrett dogs. Toppings were good - but not..."
Davey Shealey
Scoop City Ice Cream
Scoop City Ice Cream
87/100 (160 ratings)
Dessert
American
Dinner
Lunch
Mint Chocolate Chip
Ice Cream
Rainbow Sherbet
Couldn't Resist the Butter Pecan Lot's of Choices
Shake and Scoop
Ice Cream
dulce de leche
Fast food
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very very popular destination. There is only street parking but it seems most people walk to get their deserts. Good choices of combined ice..."
Ron Murphy
"Great ice cream and friendly staff. Large selection, and places to eat indoors and..."
Regina Wolf
"Very delicious, so happy to stop by..."
Kay Morris
"I went looking for a treat after lunch at Maristella in ship bottom last weekend. I was super impressed with Scoop City ice cream parlor in surf..."
Joe Serpentelli
"Love the Scoops city ice cream. I think they use a creamery in Pa for their flavors. It is awesome. The kids who work here are great too and reAlly..."
Dan Kirkpatrick
"Good ice cream shop and service. Perfect treat on a summer..."
Madina Turan
"Have had great ice cream here a few times now- spacious place compared to many ice cream stops on the island - with great Nelson’s ice cream. They..."
Fanny Price
"Love the place. Friendly people. Good ice creams with many flavors to choose from. The table and seats inside are plus during a hot..."
Happy “Sharon” Sharon
"Creamy and Delicious ice cream, lots of yummy flavors. My favorite is Espresso Explosion. Staff very friendly. Love the red light green light entry..."
Wendy Albert
"I loved every bite of the graham ice cream. I highly recommend it. I found the staff was nice especially the young guy with the longer..."
Aaliyah Toca
"Best ice cream place on the island hands down! We went every night of our trip this week. Everyone working there is so nice, the ice cream is..."
Kate S.
"Fast service in the summer with great taste. Gotta love..."
Bob Vogt
"8 of us went in for icecream and the girl took our order perfictly! while writing each one the others ran and get them completed. What appeared to..."
Ted Kontozoglus
"What a pleasant surprise. I have visited scoop city before and was a bit let down with the service however I decided to give it another try this past..."
matthew russell
Island Delights
Island Delights
85/100 (1759 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Dinner
Lunch
Hamburgers
Tuna Salad Sandwich with Onion Rings
Carolina Dog and Onion Rings
Chicken Fingers & French Fries
Milk Shakes
Salad
Hot Fudge Brownie Delights Malts & Shakes
Chili
Open Face Hot Hamburger
Hot Dog
Candy
Hot Dog and Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Cheeseburger and Fries
Ice Cream
Cheese Sticks
Frozen Yogurt
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Corn dogs
Triple Bacon Cheeseburger
Chicken Salad Sub
BLT Sandwich
Single Cheeseburger Delight Style with French Fries
Greek salad
Cheese Steak Hoagie and Bacon Cheeseburger
Banana splits
Sandwiches
22 Flavors of Hand Dipped Ice Cream
Cheeseburger
Burger
Grilled Cheese with Fries and a Side of Bacon
Sit down
American
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Christa is a awesome waitress the food is always great best place to eat on the island best milkshakes in town and it has a great family..."
Lori O'neal Satterfield
"We enjoy ourselves so much here. Small restaurant and ice cream shop. There is a great menu with the typical dinner diner options. Burgers are really..."
Lisa Fieramusca
"The food was delicious and super cheap! The service was quick and staff super friendly! Our waiter Kylie was extremely nice + customer service..."
Aida Ribanovic
"We love the ice cream! A friend had the chicken salad sub...it was so so...not much flavor. I would recommend trying something else. Their fries..."
Gretchen Steinkruger Rivas DAc
"This is one of the few amazing food places left on the island! Amazing food, amazing ice cream and amazing service! I’ve never had awful service..."
Katy Getchell
"Quaint place to eat. Got in early. Grilled chicken salad sandwich came out as ordered. Hamburger was fresh and tasty. Lettuce on burger was crisp...."
Gavin R Dyer
"Stopped in while in vacation and must say we'll be back. Service was great and the food was delicious! Milkshake was awesome. Very affordable..."
Rob McManus
"Christa gave us some awesome customer service. The food is to die for. This will be a regular stop for us as we continue to visit throughout the..."
Dawne Wiles
"Love Island Delights best place on the island for burgers, ice cream and orange..."
Derich Sonye
"Great food, service, and atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend! Run by amazing people as..."
Kayla Padilla Bruce
"Friendly staff,fast service, great ice cream and nostalgic atmosphere. Great place to take your..."
Katie Yopp
"This place is great. The food is fantastic, the service is phenomenal and they’re one of the few places open after nine..."
Megan Renee Corson
"Great place for lunch, dinner or ice cream. Friendly people and food is great. Eat here every time we vacation on Topsail. One of our favorite places..."
Dru OConnell
"The boys and I can’t wait till you open again! Fun place for the kids and best ice..."
Amy Kate Catania Woolard
"A childhood favorite that is still around. The burgers are SO good. I recommend everything on it minus the slaw. I'm not a slaw guy. Service is..."
Jacob Bagwell
"We have been coming to the Topsail/Surf City area for over 10 years and neither of us had ever eaten here until this weekend (I think we always..."
nicole reinhardt
"Island delights really is a delight. We got a chocolate malt shake, it was so good. The chicken salad pita was delicious, and fries with gravy was..."
Cassandra Smith
"A 1950s diner that is perfect for any year or generation! Dinner was affordable, staff friendly, patient and pure Carolina class and..."
Matthew J. Bowerman
"Our family stops in every visit to the beach for burgers and ice cream. Great service and atmosphere with a 50's themed layout. A visit to this..."
Daniel Basinger
"Cute beach dîner with fun, vintage, eclectic decor. Ice cream to top of your lunch or dinner of burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, etc. Got a..."
Música RP
"LOVE this little 50's style diner & all of its memorabilia! I have been going since moving to Hampstead in 2011 & it remains my favorite for casual..."
Laurie Anne Groves
"Great no frills food spot for burgers, dogs, sandwiches, and ice cream. We'll save the sweets for our next visit, but the burger and sandwich were..."
Ken Mendonca
"Great little beach diner that offers something for everyone! Eat inside, get it to go, or have an ice cream cone outside; there’s plenty of..."
Lee Bowden
"Our server was prompt, friendly, and courteous. The hamburgers were fixed fresh, so they were hot and delicious. The orange aids were a blast from..."
Jeannie Noble
Aunt Bea's Ice Cream
Aunt Bea's Ice Cream
84/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Lunch
Dinner
"Happened upon this place looking for ice cream in the off-season- what luck! The place was pristine, the servers were masked, samples were offered,..."
Vinnie P
"Our family of 19 stumbled upon this when our ‘original’ ice cream plan fell through. We went every nite of our week stay- the staff was amazing!..."
Alison Maling
"This ice cream place was one of the highlights of our trip. We visited twice and loved all the different flavors each time. My dog loves her pup cups..."
Colleen Ponik
"Super nice people and the vegan ice cream is delicious! Two flavors today: mint chocolate chip and coffee Royale...."
Sharon Saline
"Stopped in with the family. Really nice shop with a wide array of sweet treats and icream. The service was great. The icream was delicious and we all..."
BKLYN NYC
"Got a medium chocolate peanut butter ice cream. It was a very large serving. You should not need any more than a..."
Gerard Lo
"Excellent ice cream, lots of options! The vegan ice cream was top..."
Kevin P
"This is the best kept secret on LBI. Their portions are generous and so fairly priced. We love the ladies that work here. Our pup even loves their..."
Jack Orange
"Very satisfied human and four-legged customers. Thank you for throwing in the doggie bones for them..."
Alexandra Liebman
"Best soft serve ice cream ever! My boyfriend and I go here almost everyday in the summer. They know our orders already :) . Highly..."
Lindsey Bassett
Beach Bunny Ice Cream
Beach Bunny Ice Cream
84/100 (905 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Ice Cream
Cereal
Waffle Cone
Milkshakes
Peanut Butter Cup
Banana split
Coffee Ice Cream
Ice Cream Selection
Cappuccino Crunch
Peanut Butter Lovers Sundae
Chocolate Waffle Bowl with Scoop of Brownie Ice Cream and Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Ice Cream Italian Ice Sherbet
Sandwiches
Burger
Candy
Green Tea
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"5 stars because this is my kids favorite ice cream place on Topsail. Outdoor seating area is great, chalkboard, colorful tables, games, a movie- oh..."
Heather Wooten
"Nice icecream shop on the island! Very cute, they play a movie on the wall which is cool, nice selection of..."
Grace K.
"Lots of yummy flavors to choose from and generous servings! The ladies working the counter were very sweet and friendly. There's an area for..."
Italia Capone
"A super nice place to take the kids. They have a movie projected on the wall for the kids. The ice cream is amazing. Tons ofs options for cones and..."
Dandy Man
"Got a banana split and split it with my wife. More than enough for two people! It was great. This place is great. Just a really fun (and yes,..."
Richard Revels
"The location is superb, and the parking was easy. There were arcade games inside. The ice cream was pricy. I was impressed by the matcha cone! The..."
Ü Lee
"This ice cream shop is OK. Trash Can is a good ice cream flavor, but the name makes it sound less appetizing. I would gladly come back though. I..."
Grant “Gernt” Gerhardt
"Cute ice cream shop with a giant screen. They were playing "Willy Wonka", we stayed and watched the end. The ice was good..."
Scott Schmaren
"Icecream was yum and merch was cool. There wasn’t a place for me to fill my reusable water bottle! Which is always ridiculous in this wasteful..."
jaime barwick
"If you're looking for good iceceam look no further. Service and staff were very..."
Conner Jarrell
"Ice cream was great but the chocolate waffle bowl seemed stale. There was a ton of people and it took about 30 minutes to get served but the..."
Cassie Ware
"Delicious ice cream, and very helpful and friendly staff. They also have a nice seating area where they play Disney movies! Definitely recommend for..."
Ana M
"Serves soft serve ice cream and has kids movies to watch while you eat. Nothing spectacular, but good enough to eat at multiple times on a..."
Joe Bruner
"Good ice cream and friendly service, kidsove theovie..."
Ricky Murphy
"This is such a cute place! They have a projector that plays old Disney movies on the wall, tons of ice cream flavors, lots of little toys and..."
Elizabeth Thill
Snow Factory
Snow Factory
83/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
"An ice cream experience. Not a place to go in hurry as all of the ingredients are mixed right in front of you. Everything is very carefully made and..."
Daniel James
"Excellent place to have dessert, it was a little pricey but it tasted great. I will definitely be coming back and spreading the..."
Justin Dalton
"Really good ice cream and fun experience for our family watching how it was made. Only complaint is that the cookie dough isn’t actually cookie..."
Alex Lytle
"Awesome first experience! I had never watched anyone make ice cream before led alone make it look so beautiful. Only complaint is Taylor swift was on..."
Chelsea Brant
"Very unique Thai ice cream shop. We call it the "fancy rolled ice cream"!..."
Kara Thompson
"Super friendly people with creamy rolled ice-cream. Had a great assortment of flavours and toppings,..."
Jaime Allen
"Adorable little shop, perfect for date night! I love the sticky note idea. Some people complain about the portion size, but I found it to be filling!..."
Loren Fiorito
"This place has a fun approach to the ice cream business and its fun to watch them make. My kids love coming here in the summer for a cool treat. Only..."
Alexander Flowers
"A decent amount of options for a small town. They make the ice cream in front of you which is super cool and the shop itself has a unique atmosphere...."
Ally H
"Delicious and fun! I've had rolled ice cream before and while cute the quality wasn't good. Snow Factory was a surprising exception!! My dad and I..."
Magdalene Depret-Guillaume
"Went here last night with some friends and found it to be a fun and unique experience. The guys behind the counter prepare your ice cream like an..."
CJ Cardinal
"Very unique ice cream shop. Went with our family on vacation. Lots of options and a cool place to hang out. It is a little pricey since they make it..."
Adam Burleson
"This place is very cool and deserving of five stars. However, I am allergic to milk and therefore had to watch as everyone in my family partook in..."
Emma McNeill
"This is the absolute best destination for a fun dessert, family outing or date night! The atmosphere is awesome, totally unexpected for the location...."
Jessica Mand
"The Snow Factory is hands down the best ice cream in Surf City. Skip the same old tourist traps, go to the Snow..."
Jared Rosenau
Grannie Annie's Ice Cream Cafe
Grannie Annie's Ice Cream Cafe
74/100 (240 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
American
American
Ice Cream
Sit down
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
"Ice cream and frozen yogurt were yummy. Chocolate chip cookie was fresh and good. Milkshake and smoothie were very runny. The counter person was very..."
Rachel Rae
"Visited over the weekend. I love that they have a big variety of gluten and dairy free ice cream flavors that are sweetened with agave. The pumpkin..."
Lauren More
"Great little place with vegan and gluten-free options. The vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream was yummy. They are in pre made cups. The owners..."
GiGibee
"Annie is a sweet woman that really cares about the quality and care that goes into her food. She has an impressive hydroponics system and I got to..."
Isabelle Anderson
"Walked here from the Hotel LBI as I wanted to check out local vegan sweets. Was a bit of a trek (~25 minutes), but the vegan black bean brownie I..."
Howard Weitzman
"Super friendly. Great flavors. My kids love ice cream but I can't eat dairy. Thoroughly enjoyed their vegan blueberry cheesecake. Made me feel like..."
Tom Trubac (Personal Account)
"Delicious ice cream! Fantastic variety of flavors! Family run business with great prices. I don’t know the name of the blonde grandson who runs the..."
Florixiie BHS
"The couple who owns this are the absolute sweetest and went above and beyond in making sure we had what we need. We are also dairy free so to not..."
Kelsey Paolini
"A TON of vegan/dairy free options!!! And great prices! Not ridiculous like some other places on the..."
Reuben S. and Hannah E. Holland
"Ice cream was great and the owners were very nice! Will be returning every..."
Michael Lubischer (lubroski)
"Yum! This cute shop has fresh baked pastries and a variety of ice creams fit for people with every kind of dietary restriction and everyone in..."
Cara Fritz
"Homemade lactose free ice cream style or sorbet style treats, if you know anywhere else doing strawberry cheesecake flavor in a non dairy friend..."
Alex Maiter
"I've been looking for dairy free ice cream forever and they have it! Homemade vegan , soy, coconut or almond based! I got strawberry cheesecake ,..."
Hannah Jesse
"The service was great and our cashier gave us some lovely conversation while we were checking out and looking around. It provides VEGAN AND DAIRY..."
Chris Ferrari
"Lots of delicious vegan options. We ordered ice-cream, vegan bean brownie, flour-less coconut chocolate chip cookie and were not disappointed. The..."
Michelle Sudhakar
"I was here with my son last weekend while visiting Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. They were only "part-open" being so early in the season. My son..."
JP Weidemoyer
"Great place!!!! The gentleman working was so sweet, and my icecream was delicious! We tried a vegan scoop and a dairy scoop, and both were..."
Victoria Bombay
"Big selection of flavors. The one with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate covered pretzels was OUTSTANDING and was a must try experience! The..."
John McDermott
Sweet Island
Sweet Island
70/100 (563 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Ice Cream
Burger
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We have been here numerous times and always enjoy the food and the employees. Kid friendly and affordable, AND now serving beer- doesn't get much..."
Charlene Henderson
"Had ice cream with my crew and checked out the games and caught a bit of cheaper by the dozen. ..."
Matt Stahr
"Great fried flounder shrimp & sides & friendly staff,lunch was awesome thank..."
Tamara Lynn
"Awesome family place with good food and nice people. My husband and I are locals, and love Beach Bunny..."
Brooke Fisher Mansfield
"Just stopped in to grab a quick bite. My sandwich was great!!! (grilled chicken and pepperoni on wheat with lettuce carrots pickles). It was a very..."
Asa Spaziani
"We always look forward to coming here for breakfast while at the beach! Such friendly service and wonderful..."
Jinnette Irvin Clay
"Had an amazing breakfast here this morning! Staff was very friendly and helpful, my omelet was perfect and the place is very clean inside and the..."
Savannah Anderson
"We had dinner and decided to stop here for some ice cream. We were all glad we did! They allow you to sample the different flavored ice creams so we..."
Josh Bustle
"Phenomenal customer service and delicious ice cream, treats. Cute little gift shop inside as well. Aimee was an absolute sweetheart. They had great..."
Angela Jarman
"Summer & Ryland were outstanding. Wonderful customer service. The store is pristine and clean. Highly recommend. The music was great. Beautiful..."
Haley Floyd
"Outside: Pulling in, I noticed the bright neon sign which provides an old school/very modern take. The beautiful lights outside make it an incredible..."
Marco Garcia
"Delicious ice cream and very friendly staff! Adorable little shop! We will be..."
Katherine Redmon
"Great local spot. Indoor and outdoor dining. Mask are required while ordering. Tables are spaced. There are picnic tables outside. Best hotdog combo...."
Sean
"Had the pineapple paradise. Asked for whipped cream on top. Great topping for a well deserved vacation. Even got a little umbrella, awsome! Also had..."
Maria Marin Dawson
"The place is always packed...which in my opinion is the place you want to go...that means stuff is fresher. The smoothies with the little juice balls..."
Hiyoko Kinnie :3
"Very pleasantly surprised how good the burger was. I'll go back just did that. I would not recommend the macaroni bites, but that is a personal..."
Shellie Black
"Staff super friendly. They have hand dipped, Hershey's, as well as soft serve. Tables inside and out...."
Michelle Beckwith
"We had a great time at Sweet Treats! Our group went there three times over the course of our stay, and we really loved the variety and friendliness..."
Hallene K
"Wonderful little ice cream and treat shop! We bring the toddler here whenever we all need a treat and the staff is so kind and welcoming. Plenty of..."
Lee Bowden
"Wonderful customer service the ladies were amazing . The ice cream was delicious and the place was spotless. Vary reasonable prices . We will..."
Sandra Spasojevic
"Had some good soft serve after the beach. Friendly..."
Joel K (Jkatz)
"Great smoothies and food in the kitchen. Great location staff is friendly and it’s a small shop as well! My son enjoyed his slushy we also got..."
Chelsey Bryce
"One of the best little ice cream shops. They have food, milkshakes, hand scooped, soft serve, coffee, and much more. Lots of choices, great flavor..."
Carley Smith
"Great hangout spot! Nothin fancy, burgers and ice cream! Common seating area but it has a very chill relaxing vibe to..."
T
"Great selection,; tasty treats and wonderful customer service. It’s is a tourist area so pricey but what a..."
Eddie Duet
Locals Ice Cream Shop
Locals Ice Cream Shop
70/100 (119 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Dessert
Fast Food
Ice Cream
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Great ice cream and fast service. Visited twice during our vacation. Fast friendly service both times. Best soft serve I've ever had. Banana Split..."
marvin dockery
"I have only had great service at locals. The 2 workers, I believe their names were Hunter and Derek, were very friendly and made some delicious ice..."
Big Whore
"Wonderful experience at locals icecream. The two young men working had incredible knowledge and service of icecream. It was a clean environment that..."
Derek Prillaman
"We found our new ice cream shop! Amazing soft serve and the friendliest service! Luke helped us out and was a sweetheart, the kids devoured their..."
Emily Zrubek
"Amazing ice cream! It was the perfect break from the beach. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The Oreo wave was the best I've ever..."
Jr Smith
"First time today at Locals for an Ice Cream fix. It was hands down the best soft serve ice cream I've had since moving to the area. Thanks to Paula..."
Russell Burd
"Came all the way from Fayetteville for vacation and found this little spot!! WOW!! What amazing ice cream!! Probably the best I’ve ever had, and..."
Jay Rey
"Big selection! Chocolate soft serve...new favorite. Very clean inside and outside at the picnic tables where we enjoyed our cold..."
Wendy Curtis
"Had a wonderful time at Locals Ice Cream Shop! The atmosphere and staff were amazing! They really made my family and I feel right at home...."
David Laughlin
"These guys were very funny, friendly, and smooth like their ice cream 😂.... no really the Ice cream was very good. Kids loved the sprinkle and..."
Stacey Stull
"You can get a dipped cone, traditional..."
Charla Martin