
Best Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Spots in North Myrtle Beach
Written by Marissa Polascak on Monday, March 3, 2025
I scream, you scream, we all scream for — you guessed it — ice cream! Ice cream and frozen yogurt are perfect in the summer, when the days are long and hot and you spend countless hours in the sun, or even during the cooler days when you just want to treat yourself to something delicious. For all of you ice cream lovers out there, North Myrtle Beach offers tons of flavors from the following ice cream and frozen yogurt spots:
Ben and Jerrys
10835 King Road South, Myrtle Beach, SC - Directions
After shopping your heart out at Tanger Outlets in North Myrtle Beach, why not treat yourself to a classic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? The Tanger Outlets location of Ben & Jerry’s offers cups and cones of your favorite flavors as well as smoothies, milkshakes, and sundaes.
Ella’s Ice Cream
1516 Hwy 17 N #6, North Myrtle Beach, SC - Directions
Ella’s Ice Cream has become a favorite among locals and tourists for its high-quality soft serve ice cream and friendly service. Ella’s was established in 2019 by Roger and Heather Carbaugh in memory of their late daughter, Ella. They shop offer a variety of treats including sundaes, milkshakes, banana splits, and more. Ella’s is known for its premium toppings and homemade cones and has earned multiple accolades, including being voted “Best Ice Cream” in North Myrtle Beach in 2020 and 2021. In addition to ice cream, customers can enjoy coffee drinks and purchase coffee beans.

Original Painter’s Ice Cream
2408 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC - Directions
Original Painter’s Ice Cream has become a favorite ice cream place among locals and visitors throughout the years. This ice cream hot spot boasts a large variety of homemade flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Take a break from the sun and enjoy your ice cream inside, or feel the summer breeze on the outdoor patio. Either way, your taste buds will be super happy from classic and signature flavors like Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Chocolate Almond.

Sweet Molly's Creamery
Located at Barefoot Landing, Sweet Molly’s Creamery offers ice cream, cakes, smoothies, and milkshakes. Guests at Sweet Molly’s Creamery will enjoy homemade high-quality ice cream that is made in small batches and comes in several different flavors. Each day, Sweet Molly’s has 22 flavors available, but they rotate over 40 flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet. Regular flavors include Cotton Candy, Cheesecake, Cake Batter, and more, while seasonal flavors include Carrot Cake, Spiced Pumpkin, Egg Nog, and many more!

Calabash Creamery
Operating since the early 2000s, Calabash Creamery has become a favorite ice cream spot over the years by providing customers with tasty ice cream flavors. Located just across the state line in North Carolina, those visiting North Myrtle Beach won’t mind making the short drive here, where they will find gourmet flavors as well as seasonal flavors. Some favorites here are Cappucini Crunch, Blueberry Cheesecake, Salted Caramel, and other delectable options.

O.D. Pavilion Ice Cream Shop
Located on South Ocean Boulevard in the heart of North Myrtle Beach, the O.D. Pavilion Ice Cream Shop is a great place to drop by after a long day of playing on the beach. Here, vacationers can grab a scoop (or two) of their favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt flavors to cool off after being out in the sun.