This ultimate list of ice cream and cool treats in Charleston is chill, y'all!

A list of more than 40 places to get ice cream, gelato, milkshakes and cool treats in the Charleston area.

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When summer in South Carolina gets too hot to handle, families need to find fun ways to stay cool. Fortunately, the Lowcountry is filled with tasty sanctuaries where kids and adults can go to not only find respite from the heat, but indulge in cold treats. From homemade ice cream and gelato to milkshakes and snow cones, there's an amazing variety of frozen creations to satisfy your sweet cravings in the Charleston area.

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, here is a list of delicious places that celebrate the chill life. Bring on the brain freeze! Beardcat's serves amazing gelato on Sullivan's Island. Alien Cow Flavored Sno : "Just imagine that a sno cone and an ice cream had a baby.



.." that's how this family-owned business describes the unique treats offered at their ice cream shop, located at 2033 Old Hwy 52 in Moncks Corner.

Beardcat’s Sweet Shop : Located beneath Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan's Island, Beardcat’s serves seriously amazing gelato in a cute, colorful little shop not too far from the beach. Belgian Gelato : Homemade waffle cones and gelato from Belgium located near Waterfront Park downtown, at 8 Vendue Range, Charleston. Bubbie’s Cookies & Treats : Specializing in homemade cookies, Bubbie’s (formerly King Street Cookies) also offers ice cream, milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches at its locations in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

Buzzed Bull Creamery : 595 King St., Suite 130, Charleston. Liquid nitrogen creamery (with or without liquor) wit.