You won’t have trouble finding an ice cream shop in North Myrtle Beach! Our sandy shore is home to several sweet spots, some only steps from the beach, serving frozen concoctions, from Instagram-worthy milkshakes to decadent hot fudge sundaes, all year long. To help you choose which scoop is right for you, we’ve curated a list of our top five picks.
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, the local red-roofed dessert stop has delighted ice cream lovers with its fresh ingredients. In addition to seriously thick milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream cones and sundaes, and frozen yogurt, there are food options, from hot dogs and nachos to BBQ and soft pretzels. You can eat your selections on the outdoor deck. Whether you're craving something sweet, salty, or both, The Dairy Hut has everything you'd want to eat after a day at the beach.
2. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
Find a selection of mouth-watering shakes and more at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar.
The Crazy Mason opened its first location along the Grand Strand before expanding to NMB and beyond. Known mainly for its over-the-top milkshake served in a mason jar, you can 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. There’s also the Simple Mason if you prefer the classic milkshake 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.
Once you make your selection, watch the ice cream artisans do their work before taking a bite of their creation and be sure to have your camera ready for the final masterpiece! You even get to take home your 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. Plus, every ingredient and recipe is carefully crafted to be 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
No ice cream journey in North Myrtle Beach is complete without a stop and a scoop at the Original Painter's Homemade Ice Cream. For over 70 years, Painter's has been serving homemade flavors with a smile to visitors who return each year for their favorites.
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. 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.