Best North Georgia Ice Cream Shops
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream in the mountains! Whether it's a motivating kick-start to a day of adventure on the water, a reward at the end of a challenging hike, or just a quick sweet treat before a family game night at your North Georgia cabin, there's always a good excuse for a stop at the local ice cream shop!
While some may argue that there's no such thing as bad ice cream, there's something to be said for a unique touch and local flavor that isn't quite like anything else you've had before. You can find everything from the modern and unique takes on ice cream treats to familiar favorites, within a short drive of your North Georgia cabin in the Blue Ridge and Ellijay areas. Ice cream aficionados can find plenty of options to choose from to satisfy a sweet tooth, but here are our picks for the best ice cream shops in North Georgia.
MooBears Ice Cream
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594 E Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • (706) 946-2622 • http://www.moobearsicecream.com
Local favorites: Scones, hot dogs, candy
With locations in both Ellijay and Blue Ridge, MooBears offers a dozen different hot dogs and more than 20 delicious ice cream flavors from Ashby's creamery in Michigan, as well as craft soda and an array of nostalgic candies.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
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380 Progress Circle, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • (706) 258-2883 • https://www.dairyqueen.com
Local favorites: Blizzards, hamburgers, sundaes
American-based ice cream parlor chain featuring affordable soft-serve ice cream, signature milkshakes, and classic fast-food menu items like burgers and fries.
Happy Bear Ice Cream & Treats
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100 Blue Ridge Drive, Suite 102, McCaysville, GA 30555 • (706) 400-6677 • http://www.happybearcafe.com
Local favorites: Coffee, baked goods, waffle bowl sundaes
With whimsically unique flavors like Magical Unicorn, Llamalicious, and Cotton Candy, you know you've found a place that takes ice cream seriously! If you really feel up to a challenge, grab a friend (or three), and try the Very Berry Honey Bowl, with 20 scoops of ice cream and a slew of toppings!
Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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24 S. Main Street, Suite E, Ellijay, GA 30540 • (678) 408-1119 • http://www.iloveabbys.com
Local favorites: Frozen yogurt, gelato, toppings bar
Pick it, fill it, top it, love it.... these are the four steps to enjoying a uniquely YOU experience at Abby's. Pick from three cup sizes with flat-fee pricing and fill it with any combination of sorbet/gelato/frozen yogurt flavors and the dozens of goodies on the toppings bar. Open late!
El Señor de los Raspados
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772 Maddox Drive, Suite 102, Ellijay, GA 30540 • (706) 299-0866 • https://www.facebook.com/EllijayRaspados
Local favorites: Shaved ice, frozen yogurt, raspados
Unique frozen treats, including the namesake raspado - flavored with local, seasonally fresh fruits as well as things like sweetened condensed milk. Other ingredients may include chili powder, lime juice, and other unique spices.