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Highest-rated ice cream shops in Myrtle Beach by diners

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Nothing makes people quite as happy as a trip to the ice cream shop. Thankfully, there are endless options offering enough goods to tantalize anyone's palate. Across the U.S., nearly 17,800 ice cream shops serve up tasty treats to satisfy Americans' cravings.

While most of us would agree that there's no such thing as bad ice cream, there are still elements that keep customers coming back to one ice cream shop over another. A sense of newness and surprise are two big draws. Shop owners aim to please by using quality ingredients to experiment with new mashups—consider the rising trend of ice cream combined with pie. Some put unique spins on global treats, like Japanese mochi and Italian gelato. Others create giant Instagram-ready concoctions that become the highlight of social media.

Consumers have learned that smaller scoop shops may be more adaptive to real-time reactions, which means embracing new concepts, such as delicious dairy-free options. They can also ditch chemicals and give plant-based food coloring a try to see how it resonates with their customers.

But where artisanal shops really shine is in their ability to push the envelope to create amazing new flavors and limited-edition offerings that have customers eager to not miss out on what's next.

Seasonal ice creams feature fresh ingredients and flavors that evoke a particular time of year. Partnerships with local businesses can result in crave-able combinations highlighting local specialties. Many local shops also dabble with exotic flavors—savory ice cream, anyone?

To find out who's scooping up the best options, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated ice cream shops in the Myrtle Beach area using data from Yelp. Data is as of June 24, 2025.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews and within a 10-kilometer radius of Myrtle Beach were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

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#21. The Crafty Cow

- Rating: 3.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4880 Hwy 17 South North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Scooby's Ice Cream & Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 2007 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sweet Molly's Creamery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4728F Hwy 17 South North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Ocean Bay Creamery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4036 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Pop Stroke

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1187 Celebrity Cir Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mini Golf, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Sugar Life Ice Cream & Candy Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2016 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Candy Stores, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Groupers At the Pier

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 9700 Kings Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Native Joe's Scoop & Grind

- Rating: 4.1/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Conway St. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Kilwins

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1316 Celebrity Cir Ste 171 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Sweet Ice

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1943B Mr Joe White Ave. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Dolly Llama - Myrtle Beach

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 505 9th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Waffles, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Baked Bear

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1210 Celebrity Cir Unit 205 MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Asian Mart

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1943 Mr Joe White Ave. Ste B Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Grocery, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor

- Rating: 4.3/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Ole Fashion Ice Cream Parlor

- Rating: 4.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 665 A Hwy 17 South Ste A Surfside, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Drippy's Homemade Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2115 South Highway 17 Garden City, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Saltwater Scoops

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 9670 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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