You won’t have trouble finding an ice cream shop in North Myrtle Beach. Home to several sweet spots, some only steps from the beach, you’ll find our sandy shores serving everything from Instagram-worthy milkshakes to decadent hot fudge sundaes, all year long. We’ve curated a list of our top five picks to help you decide where to get your next scoop.
1. The Dairy Hut
After a day at Cherry Grove Beach, walk over to The Dairy Hut off Ocean Boulevard for lunch, dessert, or both. Since 1972, this local red-roofed dessert stop continues to delight ice cream lovers with its fresh ingredients. In addition to seriously thick milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream cones and sundaes, and frozen yogurt, find food options, from hot dogs and nachos to BBQ and soft pretzels. Enjoy the fresh coastal air and savor your selections on the outdoor deck.
2. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
Find a selection of crave-worthy shakes and more goodies at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar! The first location opened along the Grand Strand before expanding to NMB and beyond. Known mainly for its over-the-top milkshakes served in mason jars, choose from over 30 fun flavors (with equally fun names), like Have Your Cake & Eat it Too, a blend of birthday cake ice cream with extra fun toppings like vanilla buttercream, sprinkles, a cupcake, and a lollipop. For a classic milkshake, order the Simple Mason with your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. The sweet shop also features a selection of other ice cream desserts – waffles, sandwiches, nachos, and sundaes.
After making your selection, watch the ice cream artisans do their work and be sure to have your camera ready for the final masterpiece. You even get to take home the mason jar, a fun souvenir that you can continue to enjoy at home.
3. No No Nuts Ice Cream
Situated next to the Grumpy Monk in North Myrtle Beach, this unique ice cream shop offers a delicious treat that’s nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, dye-free—and completely honest.
Their creamy, coconut milk-based ice cream features a rotating lineup of flavors, with fan favorites like Sunbutter Chocolate, Key Lime Pie, and Cookies ’n Not Cream. Free from the top 8 allergens, making No No Nuts Ice Cream a sweet and safe indulgence for everyone!
4. Original Painter's Homemade Ice Cream
Make your vacation complete with a stop and a scoop of ice cream at the Original Painter's Homemade Ice Cream. For over 70 years, Painter's has been serving homemade flavors with a smile to visitors.
In North Myrtle Beach, it's a well known fact that Vanna White, our hometown celebrity, stops by Painter's when she's back in town. Order her favorite flavor, maple nut!
5. Melt
After a day at the beach, walk over to Melt on Main Street for a sweet treat. The family-owned destination stands out with its baby-blue exterior, a theme that continues inside. Melt prioritizes fresh ingredients, serving a variety of hand-made and hand-scooped ice cream flavors (honey roasted peanut butter, moose tracks, chocolate chip cookie dough, and more) in a cup or a cone. There are also vegan options available.
More Desserts to Explore
Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover North Myrtle Beach’s ice cream and sweets shops. From donuts to baked goods, and more, you’ll be craving a trip back to the coast in no time.