Where To Find The Best Ice Cream On Hilton Head Island

What’s the one thing that’s nearly impossible to resist on a hot summer day? (And no, we’re not talking about air conditioning—though we won’t argue with that.) We’re talking about ice cream!

Whether you’re a cone-in-hand kind of person or prefer your scoops in a cup or a pint, these Hilton Head Island spots serve up some of the coolest treats around.

Best Ice Cream: Frozen Moo

Family owned
90+ Flavors
Low-Fat and No-Sugar Flavors

Frozen Moo is conveniently located in the thick of Coligny Plaza, a shopping center directly across from the popular, Coligny Beach. A great place to grab ice cream before or after spending time at the beach, it also makes for a great pit stop during a shopping spree.

With more than 90 flavors to choose from, everyone in your group will find their favorite flavor—or flavors! Deciding on just one will be a hard task, but any of the ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, low fat, and no sugar options will be some of the best you’ve ever had.

Best Italian Ice & Frozen Custard: Rita’s

Made Fresh Daily with Real Fruit
Available Party Packs
Earn Free Treats on Rita’s App

With more than 500 stores across the United States, chances are, you’ve seen or even been to a Rita’s before. Refreshingly sweet with plenty of ways to pair flavors of Italian ice and custard, if you haven’t visited Rita’s on the island, you’re missing out! There are two locations on Hilton Head Island, one is a kiosk, and the other is a storefront only a few steps away.

Best known for their Italian ice that’s made with real fruit daily, Rita’s also offers a wide array of hand-scooped custard flavors. If you combine Italian ice with custard, you’ll have an amazing treat that’s called a Gelati. Or you can try a Blendini, Concrete, or Misto Shake.

Best Frozen Yogurt: Sweet Frog

Fully Customizable
Seasonal Flavors
Online Ordering

Also found throughout the country in more than 300 locations, you can always count on delicious frozen yogurt and fresh toppings at Sweet Frog. The store mascots, Scoop and Cookie, add to the fun and welcome friends and family to enjoy a cold, sweet treat together.

Grab the size cup you prefer, and choose from any of the current flavors of soft-serve style frozen yogurt—or mix a few! Head to the toppings bar for many different kinds of fresh fruit, candy, sauces, nuts, cereals, and more fun extras like cheesecake bites or sprinkles. You choose what and how much goes in your cup, which is all priced by weight.

Best Milkshake: Milkshake Factory

Gourmet Milkshakes & Chocolates
Non-Dairy Options
Sustainably Sourced Cocoa

Recently opened on the North End of Hilton Head Island, this location of the Milkshake Factory is the first in the state of South Carolina! The Milkshake Factory is currently in its fourth generation of chocolatiers, continuing the family legacy of creating premium chocolates and milkshakes in various locations in the United States. From their family to yours, a stop to the Milkshake Factory will soon be apart of your family tradition during trips to the island.

Now, let’s talk treats! The MilkShake Factory spins up some amazing shakes, and on the menu, you’ll be able to order a shake from their menu ranging from the Limited Time flavor, or from either of the Signature, Gourmet, Classic, or Dairy-Free Milkshakes. Beyond shakes, they have Molten Cups, Hot Fudge Sundaes, and a classic, Root Beer Float. And of course, why not try one of their gourmet chocolates while you’re there?

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