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Local Scoop: Greensboro Ice Cream

We Scream for Ice Cream

Discovering Greensboro's Ice Cream Gems

Welcome to Greensboro, NC – where the ice cream scene is as vibrant as the city's festivals and as diverse as our local art! From classic vanilla to quirky concoctions like lavender honey and bacon bourbon, Greensboro's ice cream shops are serving up smiles by the scoopful. So grab your spoons, loosen your belts, and join us on a delicious tour of Greensboro's sweet spots.

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YUM YUM BETTER ICE CREAM

Yum Yum has been a family-owned staple in Greensboro since 1906, when W.B. Aydelette, Sr. began selling ice cream from a push cart. The Aydelette family has perfected the blend of old fashioned hot dogs and homemade ice cream, making Yum Yum one of North Carolina's most beloved restaurants for nearly 120 years.

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Ice Cream Factory

When you walk into the Ice Cream Factory, you can trust that good things are coming your way. People have been known to chill out for a while, taking advantage of their collection of board games. Cute date idea alert!

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Mayberry Ice Cream Restaurant

This cherished restaurant has a full menu that has been enjoyed for decades by locals of the Triad. As where their Bean & Bacon Soup is to die for, they thought so highly of their ice cream, that they named their restaurant after it. That ought to speak for itself!

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LEGENDS ICE CREAM & CHURROS

Their mission is to bring together families of all backgrounds and ages to experience artisanal gourmet dessert in a fun way with the excitement and mystery of Mexican Lucha Libre. The only thing you’ll be wrestling with is to go back for seconds or not.

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Ozzie's Ice Cream Shop

Locally owned and operated. Serving fresh Hershey’s Ice Cream and Blue Bell! Sit inside or outside as you enjoy a homemade waffle cone.

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Koolies Coffee & Creamery

With a rolling topping bar of 28 items and homemade whipped cream, there is a perfect froyo bowl for everyone at Koolie’s! They have an espresso machine along with daily fresh roasted coffee, lattes, espresso specialty drinks, and the very popular blended espresso drink the "Chiller.”

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