Best Gelato in Lake Lure

"Sunshine Sammies brings Asheville delectable cookie and ice cream sandwich combos to residents and visitors, alike, 7 days a week. Yes, you can build your own sandwich, and they also have some classic combos like cookie dough ice cream between chocolate chip cookies and salted carmel ice cream between chocolate cookies. Seasonally, Sunshine Sammies will mix up their small-batch ice cream flavors so that you can try flavors like Blueberry Basil, Key Lime, or get a little wild with “Corn Dog.” Gluten or dairy allergies?"

"This cute sweets shop in downtown Asheville makes some of the biggest ice cream sandwiches you've seen. If that conjures up images of the classic vanilla-between-chocolate wafers version, think again. Sweets chef Susie Pearson and her staff bake fresh, fat cookies in house and sandwich some fascinating ice cream flavors in the middle."

"For a frozen treat, pop into The Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Merrimon Avenue, and check out its vegan selections, which can include berry-rich sorbets but also decadent ice creams crafted from their own housemade almond and other milks. Other vegan flavors have included chocolate banana creme, a lemon basil sorbet, a smoked vanilla with a cashew foundation, a kombucha sorbet, and an Earl Grey concoction including a hemp milk base. Vegan whipped cream and gluten-free cones are available."

"Delicious dairy-free ice cream can often be difficult to find, but you won’t be left wanting if you hit up The Hop in West Asheville. This gem of an ice cream parlor sells several varieties that vegans will adore. If you’re looking to keep your sugar consumption to a minimum, you can also take advantage of no-sugar-added options."

"For the classic ice cream shop experience, go to The Hop Ice Cream Café for dessert. While there, you’ll find your favorite flavors of homemade ice cream, available by the scoop or put in cones, milkshakes, sundaes, and more. You can even have your ice cream of choice put over a brownie or chocolate fudge cake."

"The former social workers behind Ultimate Ice Cream decided that they could do the most good for the Asheville community by opening an ice cream shop — and after just one visit, you’ll agree that they’ve succeeded in this lofty mission. The Ultimate menu is divided into categories such as “always” (featuring such standards as fresh strawberry and salted caramel) and “sometimes” (including unique options such as blue cheese caramel swirl and goat cheese Bing cherry). Many visitors go straight for the boozy options, which infuse whiskey, spiked cider, and other alcoholic beverages."

"Two Asheville social workers started Ultimate Ice Cream as a way to spread happiness in the community. Owners Kevin and Lucia Barnes have kept philanthropy in mind with programs such as the Flavor of the Month program in which a portion of sales benefits a different area non-profit organization each month. They are also known for their “Random Acts of Ice Cream” when they show up seemingly out of nowhere to serve free ice cream to people in the community."

"These former social workers turned ice cream makers, really capture the spirit of Asheville with their inventive flavors. Some of their regular rotations include flavors like Ultimate Chai, Cup of Joe, Vanilla Oreo Cream and Belgian Dark Chocolate. The flavor explosion continues from there with seasonal and occasional flavors like Baklava, Pumpkin Whiskey, Spiked Apple Cider, Brown Sugar Bacon Maple and many more types."

"Made fresh daily, Whit’s Frozen Custard offers a unique twist on the classic ice cream experience. Try a seasonal flavor of their signature frozen custard or experiment with one of their legendary “Whitties”– a cookie ice cream sandwich with frozen custard in the middle, rolled in various crunchy toppings like crushed butterfingers. ^ These are charming local delicacies known for their super creamy texture."

"With two Whit’s locations in Asheville and another in nearby Hendersonville, you should never be far from frozen custard. As ice cream’s premium grade, this indulgent treat goes above and beyond to put you in a true state of bliss. Between the pasteurized eggs and 10 percent butterfat, it’s easy to see why the custard served at Whit’s is so wonderfully creamy."

"If you have never tried frozen custard, you’re in for a real treat!. It is like ice cream, only it is creamier and full of flavor. Whit’s is the place to go for it."

"Asheville Chocolate is one of the only places in town that hand dips all of their chocolate, and that extra effort can definitely be tasted. In addition, these guys are the ones who supply all the chocolate to the Biltmore Estate- so they are very busy hand-rolling chocolatiers!. Owner Melissa explains to our food tours that hand dipping their chocolate allows that perfect crisp as you bite into their truffles."

"Yes, Asheville Chocolate specializes in truffles, but the acclaimed shop offers so much more. When you want a treat that will help you cool down, you’ll feel compelled to order a scoop of gelato. Featuring creamy milk sourced from local grass-fed cows, this delicacy is sure to please."

"Greg and Ashley Garrison's newest location in the Highland Brewing-anchored S&W Market will work somewhat like a festival setup in that it will be built for speed. Still, it will have all of the milkshakes, ice cream sundaes and everything else you would expect a homespun Asheville ice cream store to have. The downtown Hop will carry beloved staples like salted caramel, since you're probably wondering."

"The Hop is an institution in Asheville — it’s one of the oldest ice cream shops in town. The Hop opened in 1978 in a converted former gas station on Merrimon Avenue. Its modern era began in 2008 when University of North Carolina Asheville alumni couple Greg and Ashley Garrison bought the shop."

"Formerly known as Tastee Freeze, The Freeze of Asheville is an unassuming little spot is well-known by locals, who flock here during the summer for both soft-serve and hand-scooped ice cream. The specialty desserts are both creative and indulgent, with favorites adding candy such as Snickers or Reese’s. The Boston Shake is a unique find worth ordering, as it defies expectations by placing a sundae on top of an already delicious shake."

"One of the newer Thai food restaurants in Asheville on our bucket list, we cannot wait to try Thai Pearl. Located in West Asheville — along with curries, rice, soups, and salads — they also serve fresh oysters. Notably, Chef May trained and cooked at The Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand."

"Olive Garden offers a variety of delicious Italian specialties for lunch, dinner or take out. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or salad with any entree. Hours:Closed todayMon: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSat: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM"

"Everyone is very friendly and patient (we have small children). Server was very helpful on providing information on the dishes so…"

"No reservations allowed so I called ahead and was lucky enough to get the last 2-top for myself. Service was …interesting… as reflected in many reviews-..."