You deserve a sweet treat, especially amid this summer heatwave. I’ve rounded up my top 10 picks for snacks to cool off with, from scoops to sips.
Soft serve: Crispy Cones
As seen on Shark Tank, this spot fills its rotisserie-grilled dough cones with refreshing soft serve.
Scooped ice cream: Clare’s Creamery
A Greenville fan-favorite, this scoop shop features unique flavors that rotate.
Milkshakes: The Crazy Mason
Sip on a refreshing milkshake that is piled high with other sweet treats.
Frozen cocktails: Carmella’s
From the drunken shakes to the frosetto, this spot makes happy hour bearable in the heat.
Popsicles: Common Pops
You may see the cart for this local pop shop on Main Street or at local parks, but you can always find them in stock at The Spinx Market.
Fountain Soda: The Spinx Market & Eatery
Speaking of The Spinx Market, you can also grab a crispy soda of your choice with the “good ice.”
Sorbet: LaRue Fine Chocolate
At The Commons location, you can get a fruity frozen treat frozen in a fruit — say that three times fast.
Gelato: The Gelatist
Packed with flavor choices, this Woodruff Road shop is scooping something for everyone.
Italian Ice: Houni’s
With locations in Greenville and Simpsonville, this local shop features both Italian ice + soft serve, or try them together and order a gelati.
Smoothie bowls: Uki Bowlz
Pick one of four bases to build the perfect cool, fruity, filling, and refreshing bowl at this North Main shop.
Pro tip: Get the scoop on Greenville’s best ice cream shops with our full guide to local ice cream.
