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Off Track Ice Cream
6 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
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Review №1

Impressed with their cute place and friendly, helpful staff. Their unique hot fudge sundae with Tahitian vanilla was interesting and distinctive. Butter pecan had lots of pecans and was unequaled. Variety of ice cream left us wanting to come back and try more flavors!! Good job Off Track on committing to using fresh local ingredients and making every batch of ice cream by hand!!

Ch
Review №2

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients really do make a difference! And friendly, helpful staff at the counter make it a pleasure to stop here for a sweet treat! Try a flight, so you dont have to choose just one flavor. Great product, great service!

K
Review №3

Off Track Ice Cream— located just off the beating path of King Street— nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Due to certain circumstances, you can’t sample any of the flavors at this time. I ended up getting one of the vegan flavors: brown sugar, oat milk, and cookies. Which, surprisingly was pretty good. They say they use local ingredients. A little overpriced for the scoop portions.

Ji
Review №4

I have to come here every time I’m downtown! They’re always putting out new flavors that are unheard of. Pumpkin mocha chunk? Cold brew honeycomb? Peach crisp? All delicious - and you can take home a pint of your favorite

Da
Review №5

Chic ice cream parlor. Cost $32 for a family of four. Fresh mint flavor was fresh! The waffle cone was delicious and the kids enjoyed their strawberry ice cream topped with rainbow sprinkles in a sugar cone.

Ho
Review №6

Very friendly staff. Decent list of flavors and variety. Was not the biggest fan of the ice cream but a great atmosphere. I might have tried the vegan ice cream and just not have been a fan! Very instagram worthy!

El
Review №7

This ice cream is amazing!!! So creamy and fresh, the consistency is wonderful. Great flavors, and they have vegan as well. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but the quality is spot on. Great atmosphere inside, great music, great service.

Ka
Review №8

This is a gem of a find and rated as one of the best ice cream places in SC by the food and wine magazine! Can’t make up your mind on flavors? Do what I did and get a 4 half-scoop sampler!This would be a great treat for even a small family as they browse downtown a Charleston and a reasonable option price-wise!top left to bottom right- cookie dough, cookies and cream, chocolate fudge brownie and salted pretzel! My 2 favorites from these were the cookies and cream and salted pretzel! Bonus if you are non dairy or vegan-the cookies and cream is terrific and they have more than your average options for those diets!

Se
Review №9

Really good ice cream shop located in a great location within Charleston. The problem is that the prices are too high and the portions are on the smaller end. Really wanted to give this a higher review, as the ambiance and quality is there, but just couldn’t with those prices and portion sizes.

El
Review №10

Delicious ice cream and friendly staff. The portions were very generous and well worth the price. Its always nice to find places committed to using only real, simple and local ingredients. Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №11

OMG this place is great! The regular flavors are amazing... But then the vegan. The.VEGAN.FLAVORS! AMAZEBALLS. Local products,great service and nice experience 😁

Ch
Review №12

Great staff and choice, beat ice cream in the area. Homemade rich and creamy. Go by and give them a try

JL
Review №13

A little off from the busy streets but definitely worth the trip.All natural, fresh, fantastic tasting ice cream.If you are looking for a great gelato you cant go wrong here.

Ka
Review №14

The icecream is delicious as always. I love the many vegan options and the girl that helped me was just so, so sweet!

sa
Review №15

Very friendly staff and some of the best cookies n cream I’ve ever had 💕

Sh
Review №16

Off Track was EVERYTHING! I struggle to find good dessert options because I cant do gluten or dairy 😫 But let me tell you! This adorable stop did not disappoint! I got their cold brew and honeycomb vegan ice cream on vegan & gluten free sugar cone 😍🤤😋And the hubs got their vegan choc & pb and it had legit pb chunks. Both were absolutely delish. Well def be back and would highly recommend.Oh and ps, for those that dont want vegan, they have traditional ice cream too!

Cr
Review №17

I love my ice cream and at my age Ive tried many. This might possibly be the best I had. I tried the vanilla and glad I did. I was able to get a good taste at the base of the ice cream which was amazing. It must be the cream they use. My wife had the key lime which I also enjoyed

Al
Review №18

Both dairy and vegan ice cream are available here, in cones, sundaes and pints. Located just off King Street, this charming family owned business is a Charleston success story. The place looked spotless, the staff is kind and friendly, and the ice cream is delicious. Parking is easy to find at the King Street metered spaces. Yay!

Ir
Review №19

Yummy yummy yummy!!! This is the cookie club with cookie dough ice cream. And a warm brownie in the side. So glad I decided to stop in before leaving South Carolina!!!

To
Review №20

What a little hidden gem! I love ice cream and try to stop by homemade ice cream spots. Off Track Ice Cream is a hit to me. I asked one of the staff for a recommendation for a flavor. She recommended the Raspberry with Chocolate covered Pretzels on a waffle cone. I must say that it was AWESOME!!! I will be back again when I am in town to try another flavor...plus they a dog friendly establishment! Thank you for a quality ice cream and great service with a smile!

Jo
Review №21

Food & Wine says its the best ice cream in South Carolina. We may have to agree. Creamy and delicious.

No
Review №22

Some of the best ice cream I’ve had anywhere. I usually prefer chocolatey flavors over fruity ones, but their strawberry ice cream my be just about my favorite ice cream ive had. They source organic local ingredients and that difference absolutely shows up in their ice cream.

Ma
Review №23

First time here, very friendly staff, good menu choices, and the ice cream was soooo good! I had the Peach Crisp. OMG 🥰🥰 Very cute place, we will definitely come again when were in down town Charleston!

Sh
Review №24

It’s SO easy to say this is the best ice cream in Charleston…well actually in SC at the least. This historic building they managed to turn into a beautiful location where they strive on handmade LOCAL ingredients, and the best crew around, always happy and so giving. Thank you OFF TRACK!🙏🏻

Sh
Review №25

This place is well worth the stop! High quality and unique combinations in both dairy and vegan options. Charming interior as well!

Jo
Review №26

Terrific ice cream! Great in taste and options. Get the Salted Pretzel in a waffle cone. Its messy, but it will change your life!

Ly
Review №27

All natural homemade flavors but not the traditional taste. Sometimes things shouldnt be messed with. The chocolate fudge brownie tasted like it had alcohol in it. The mint chip has a strange natural mint taste. I LOVE ice cream and this is the first time I have thrown it away because I just couldnt eat it. It tasted so strange. I was excited because of previous great reviews but my whole group was very dissatisfied. All four of us didnt like it. Definitely would not come back.

P
Review №28

Possibly the best waffle cone I’ve ever smacked my fat lips on. Cookies & cream ice cream excellent as well! I’ll be back.

Ma
Review №29

Ice cream is too sweet. 1/2 the sugar would be perfect. Atmosphere is nice.

Lu
Review №30

Great place very nice atmosphere and amazing ice cream! A dream for all vegans :))

Ma
Review №31

I was absolutely in love with this place but then management handled a situation that rubbed me the wrong way. I used to work in food and beverage. It didnt make sense to me. The service industry is having a hard enough time as is.The product is legit though. I just wont be going out of my way to visit or refer anymore.

Me
Review №32

A cute little place! Really loved it.

Br
Review №33

Absolutely amazing! The ice cream was some of the best my family and I have ever had. The ladies at the front went above and beyond to make sure my son didnt get exposed to any peanut products. I cant wait until they start shipping their amazing products!

Ja
Review №34

Best vegan icecream Ive ever had and the gluten free cone was also amazingly close to the same texture and taste of a regular waffle cone

Su
Review №35

Oh my gosh! The vegan oatmeal cookie ice cream was AMAZING. Vegans and non-vegans alike will love their offers. The employees were delightful, insightful, and helpful. I also ordered a vegan brownie to go. It was a gooey and rich delight with a more brownie batter texture with giant dark chocolate chunks. It takes a little trek to get to this little establishment, but much worth the effort!

Na
Review №36

I love this place. The vegan options are suprisingly amazing. However, after going a number of times I realized the portions range. First 2 times we got the sampler of 4 half scoops. Next 2 times we got 3 full scoops. First time it was legit scoops. This time, while celebrating, our 3 scoops were 2 half scoops and 1 full scoop. I dont understand the difference. I figured getting 1 scoop would be larger compared to each scoop for the 2 and 3. I didnt expect 2 half scoops. Dont let the blonde girl with brown roots make your ice cream. Next time Ill have to specify that I want my 3 scoops to actually be 3 scoops.

Lo
Review №37

The perfect ice cream after a hot day! Numerous options for vegans too. The staff here is very friendly. Stop in to cool off and enjoy a frozen treat! Well worth a visit.

Ad
Review №38

I really enjoyed this place! Diverse menu with lots of great vegan options. It was VERY busy when I went, so expect lines during peak times. Theres not a lot of seating, but thats okay... it is ice cream after all lol

Ke
Review №39

Out of vanilla ice cream AND mint ice cream??? At what point do you just lock your doors and hang a sign that says, We cant be proud of who we are right now and wed rather close than look ridiculous? For the love of God, have some dignity!

Pa
Review №40

Best cookies and cream Ive ever had and they make their own waffle cones. The girls there are the best, went back several times.

It
Review №41

Some ice cream parlors I have gone into expecting a fantastic product for something I consider pricey and it falls flat, or rather grainy; I feel like I should have just gone to the grocery store and gotten the same subpar product at a greater quantity for the price. This place is not one of those parlors! It is so creamy and delicious like Noosa vs Chobani. This is the Noosa of ice cream!

Bl
Review №42

Good unique ice cream. It’s funny watching the people park in the lot next to here and break the rule sand then watching their cars get a boot on their fire for not paying 🤣🍦good ice cream and eat it with excitement

Ty
Review №43

I literally dont even like ice cream but I always go anytime friends wanna go here. Forget froyo, or anything out of the box. This stuff is as good as your grandma WISHED she could make it.

Ma
Review №44

You wont be disappointed!!! More than 5⭐s needed.

De
Review №45

The ice cream here was great! They make their own ice cream and waffle cones in house. They have vegan options as well. They had unique flavors such as sweet tea and key line pie. The ambience was very nice as well.

Ch
Review №46

There is a very welcoming atmosphere. The cashier was helpful, making suggestions for us. They were fast and efficient. The brownie filled ice cream was delicious! I recommend this shop and will visit again next time Im in town!

T
Review №47

Clean, spacious, nice bright historic building, pleasant seating areas, delicious ice cream including good vegan options ( I’m not but the Vanilla Bean tasted great), also some other choices like cookies; they have fresh ice cream and toppings (my kids add) and reasonable pricing.

Da
Review №48

Great little spot that’s literally just “off track” from King St. The chocolate brownie was fantastic. If only they could ship it to Florida!

da
Review №49

Some of the best ice cream Ive had. Had cookies and cream and cookie dough. It was the best cookie dough ice cream Ive ever had. They also hand make their waffle cones and ice cream

Ka
Review №50

This is the best ice cream we have ever had hands down and in such a pretty and clean shop. Drop the mike! We are in New Jersey but would visit Charleston again just for the ice cream.😊👍

An
Review №51

This place is for your insta. The space felt very open, the ice cream was delicious and fresh. The transparency into the kitchen where they are making batches is so cool. And whoever thought of ice cream flights is a genius, that is how I want my ice cream all the time now.

Ka
Review №52

I highly recommend Off Track!Pros: 1) the decor is so cute! 2) all employees wore masks and seating was spaced appropriately 3) lots of flavors including classics, unique, and vegan options. I had the vegan cookies & cream in a waffle cone and it was really good!Cons: 1) no outdoor seating options, 2) this is sort of a pro for customers but possibly a con for the shop - it’s location is sort of tucked into a side street so I think a lot of ppl miss it, which made it way less crowded

Ke
Review №53

Delicious ice cream, priced fairly similarly to other ice cream shops. This shop also uses local ingredients which is pretty cool. Our favorites were the key lime and chocolate brownie.

Fr
Review №54

Went out on a limb to try the vegan ice cream and it was just okay. It tasted less like ice cream and more like nuts. I wasnt surprised when I looked at the menu and saw the main ingredient was cashews. I wouldnt do the vegan again but their traditional ice cream is good

Sa
Review №55

THE BEST ICE CREAM IN CHARLESTON. Excellent ingredients. Get the key lime pie ice cream. They also do ice cream cakes!

Je
Review №56

Love that they offer a flight so you can try good size samples of the ice cream. A fun way to try out different flavors. Highly recommend the Key Lime!

Ch
Review №57

I had to travel and visit this place. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The fresh ice cream selection was nothing short of amazing. The staff was very friendly and was very patient in explaining the options and detailing the ingredients, all made fresh and in house. While its a little pricy, I wouldnt dare put an amount on quality, and thats what I got... Quality service and ice cream. We got vanilla and Brown Butter Bourbon Cake. Theyve only been open for 3 weeks, but I hope they have much success and longevity.

Ca
Review №58

Couldn’t believe the range of non-dairy options. Usually I’m stuck eating a lemon sorbet. The vegan cookie and cream and peppermint chip were amazing. Can’t wait to go back and try more flavors!

Ad
Review №59

Skip the other popular ice cream places and head off the main road to Off Track. Not only is the ice cream great, but the location offers room to hang out with family and friends while enjoy this unique locally owned find.

Gi
Review №60

Best ice cream in Charleston by far!

An
Review №61

Best ice cream in Charleston? Might just be! The raspberry fudge is to die for. Super friendly and nice location. What’s not to love?

Sy
Review №62

Great ice cream but DONT PARK at the lot next door. it took ten minutes to get booted along with all the other cars in the lot.

Ka
Review №63

Delicious Ice Cream! They have a really nice amount of Vegan Ice cream. They also offer vegan Carmel and wip cream. Im totally in love.

Ja
Review №64

Oatmeal cookie ice cream was very creamy and not too sweet, non dairy done well.

Sh
Review №65

Genuine flavors and an interesting texture to some of these I ice creams. Be sure to ask for a taste before making your final decision.

Al
Review №66

Theres great options for both people that want gluten free or vegan ice cream. The only downside is that sometimes the flavors are a little too specialized, and its tough to find something you want

Pa
Review №67

The ice cream is delicious. Every flavor!! Our FAV is key lime!! Don’t miss going if you’re a tourist. If you’re a regular you are the lucky one!!!!🍧🍦

Th
Review №68

The ice cream was decent until we found a inch long hair in the middle. Could not eat any more after that.

Mi
Review №69

So refreshing on a hot day! Try the Key Lime, tart, sweet, and fresh! Service with smiles all around, and great variety!

J-
Review №70

Trendy ice cream shop, I had a really great fudge brownie ice cream milkshake.

Tu
Review №71

Really hit the spot w creative, excellent ice cream and service today. Coffee goes so well w it too!

Sa
Review №72

They had an awesome array of flavors and the vegan options were excellent. They also cook their waffle cones in the front of house so the whole place smells incredible!

Al
Review №73

Wonderful ice cream shop. Lots of plant based options for just about everything. The staff was friendly and helpful and made for a great experience. I would recommend for anyone looking for something sweet in downtown Charleston thats outside the usual lowcountry fare.

Se
Review №74

Wow! What an amazing ice cream. Im a Vanilla freak and this has got to be just the thickest, creamiest and richest flavor (and not too sweet) ice cream Ive ever had!!! 👌 Top notch! Will be back tomorrow for sure!

Ee
Review №75

Great local ice cream - all homemade. Line moves fast.

Ma
Review №76

My wife and I from Texas saw this place using google maps. Thought it had some fun things on the menu and decided to give it a try with my wife!She got the chocolate fudge brownie ice cream and I got the key lime with a craft soda!They did NOT skimp on the brownie or flavor of the key lime! It was excellent! If we are ever here again, I’d love to try them again!#SupportLocalBusiness

Fe
Review №77

Very clean, friendly staff and the ice cream was awesome 👌 😋 I definitely will go back.

Kr
Review №78

One of the things we enjoy doing every week is having our ice cream dates. We head out and take a little time to kick back and enjoy a couple scoops. And our favorite ice cream spot in the Charleston area is hands-down Off Track. It’s always a struggle to decide which flavors to get since they have so many incredible regular flavors alongside amazing seasonal choices.When we were planning our wedding, we started down the normal path of having a cake for the reception. That was the direction we were heading up until about a month before the wedding. We visited Off Track for our weekly ice cream date and took notice of the ice cream cart they had inside the shop. It didn’t take long for us to decide that we wanted to put our own personal spin on our reception dessert - local ice cream! Not only was that totally us, but is also paired well with our Indian dessert - gulab jamun.The process of booking the cart and choosing the flavors could not have been easier. Alissa was fantastic throughout the booking process, including working with us on our fluctuating guest count. And as we expected, Off Track was a huge success at the wedding. Guests are still telling us how good it was. We love hearing about how much they enjoyed the ice cream, but of course we already knew how amazing Off Track is. Having them at the wedding was such a fun and unique way for us to celebrate.

An
Review №79

Holy smokes! Ignore the traditional ice cream, doesnt hold a candle to the vegan ice cream. The cashews and coconut give the ice cream an unmatched smoothness and creaminess. #1 vegan vanilla or fluffernutter blondie

Ju
Review №80

Loved the gluten and dairy free options--the Vegan Chocolate PB Swirl was amazing!!

Ti
Review №81

BEST waffle cone I’ve ever had. Ice cream was pretty good, shop was clean and adorable, and staff was super friendly!

S
Review №82

Wish I couldve tried the whole menu, but had to settle for the cookies and cream and the spiced pumpkin gooey butter cake traditional options - both were very good. Ive always wondered why we dont have more ice cream places around town, so Im glad to see a new(er) local business give it a go. Service was friendly, and the shop was very cute.About half the menu were vegan options in different flavors than the traditional ice creams - just be aware that the base mix they use for the vegan flavors contain cashews and coconut (in case youve got allergies). They keep a current menu on their website, so you can see which rotating flavors theyre carrying before you go.

So
Review №83

Vegan ice cream! 🍦 huge scoops, def sugar overload

Ge
Review №84

Friendly staff and great ice cream!

Ja
Review №85

Somewhere you absolutely need to stop to beat the heat! My wife and I shared The King and it was amazing. Perfect amount, just the right amount of sweetness.

Br
Review №86

Ice cream was really good, tons of options including vegan ice cream. Definitely would get ice cream here again!

Da
Review №87

Delicious vegan oatmilk ice cream & cookies.We came to the city again last weekend and just could not leave without another mouth full of deliciousness!

Fa
Review №88

Very friendly staff and delicious ice cream

Ka
Review №89

Go here. It is the best ice cream you will ever have and not to even mention their vegan options. They get every ingredient from local businesses. Their staff is amazing and so friendly. Love love love.

Na
Review №90

Vegan ice cream was really good!

wi
Review №91

Great vegan ice cream spot!

Pa
Review №92

Delicious!! All the flavors were awesome but Key Lime and Salted Choc Pretzel were my favs.

Ra
Review №93

Good ice cream and nice ambiance.

J.
Review №94

They were sold out of 50% of the flavor options.

Ki
Review №95

Traveled for vacation and discovered this place. Got really good cones!

Pr
Review №96

Listen, I dont care who you are. If you can make vegan ice cream good. Youre solid in my book. Every sample I have had from here has been amazing.A local creamery with a down home feel and great cream? Im in!!

Ho
Review №97

Crew is very nice, ice cream is tasty, environment is clean, great experience!

Za
Review №98

Friendly staff, super good ice cream, and an awesome atmosphere!

De
Review №99

Adorable ice cream shop with the best raspberry & chocolate fudge ice cream. Servers were super friendly!

Je
Review №100

Clean, nice staff. Strawberry was delicious. Unfortunately, the other flavours I tried were alright but it was relatively expensive.

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  • Address:6 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
  • Site:https://offtrackicecream.com/
  • Phone:+1 843-203-6997
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–11PM
  • Tuesday:12–11PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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