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5 local ice cream shops to add to your summer bucket list

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Ice cream from Creme Shack

by: Michelle Parker, @yelpgreenville

Burning up? Slowly melting into a puddle? The best way to cool off is with something cold and sweet. The only thing that should be melting is dessert, so grab a frozen treat from one of these tasty places.

Ice Cream Station

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Ice Cream Station | 125 S Main St, Simpsonville, SC

Jacqueline H. wrote: “Enjoyed a Hound Dog and Chocolate Lover in a waffle cone. Hound dog is a marriage of ice cream, bacon, half a banana, a slab of fudge brownie topped with whipped cream and a cherry! This is for the serious cheat day participants.”

Pink Mama's Ice Cream

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Pink Mama’s Ice Cream | 11 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC

Joshua W. wrote: “Best place for ice cream hands down! Such a neat atmosphere and the ice cream is absolutely delicious! The owner makes some flavors that are specialized like lavender and white chocolate. Pecan Pie Cheesecake my absolute favorite!”

Creme Shack

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Creme Shack | 120 N Main St, Greenville, SC

Audrey O. wrote: “The ice cream itself is rolled and absolutely amazing. I had the chocolate ice cream with marshmallows, a biscoff cookie, and chocolate syrup. I definitely recommend at least the chocolate ice cream! I will be going back!”

Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe

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Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe| 9 W Washington St, Greenville, SC

Rachel S. wrote: “If you want rich, delicious gelato, head over to Luna Rosa for a taste of Italy. They have indoor as well as great outdoor seating. It’s a must-go-to spot on a warm summer night in downtown Greenville.”

Spill The Beans

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Spill the Beans | 531 S Main St, Greenville, SC

Angela C. wrote: “You can choose chocolate or vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (which is what I usually go for). Then choose all the mix-ins you want. Fruits, candies, nuts, syrups, cheesecake, pumpkin pie, Nilla Wafers, Oreos...house made waffle cones as an extra treat!”

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