Dog Friendly Ice Cream Shops in North Carolina

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great ice cream shops in North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Surfin' Spoon
Surfin' Spoon Dogs are welcome at Surfin' Spoon's outdoor picnic tables that are shaded by umbrellas. Your dog can even have his own vanilla frozen yogurt topped with a Milk-Bone! The Surfin' Spoon offers self-serve frozen yogurt, vegan sorbet, vegan almond milk flavors, gelato, homemade waffle cones, and locally made organic treats (vegan & gluten free options). See Details
Pet Friendly Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe Dogs are welcome at several tables at this ice cream shop. The pet-friendly Hop Ice Cream Cafe in Asheville, NC serves homemade dairy and vegan ice cream and sorbet, fair-trade coffee and espresso drinks, and specialty ice cream treats. Order a waffle cone with a scoop of toasted coconut ice cream or a piece of hot fudge cake. See Details
Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice After a day at the beach head to Booty Treats, a dog-friendly ice cream shop located in Nags Head, NC. Fido will love receiving a frozen treat while sitting beside you at an outdoor picnic bench. Booty Treats serve authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice, old fashioned malts, milkshakes and sundaes. They also offer several exciting original favorites including the Booty Freeze- a unique blend of Mini-Melts ice cream and Hawaiian Shave Ice! See Details
Olde Towne Creamery Olde Towne Creamery in Manteo, NC, is a dog-friendly, one-stop-shop for all your lunch and sweet treat needs. With menu options like hotdogs, burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, BBQ sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, smoothies, fudge, and more, there's sure to be something here for everyone. Bring Fido along for the trip and grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Olde Towne is adamant that their vanilla bean ice cream is a favorite for pups of all ages! See Details
Pelican's SnoBalls Perfect place to get a yummy snowball or ice cream for you and your pup. Covered outdoor seating welcomes dogs. Try unique flavors such as cotton candy, dill pickle, iced tea, and toothpaste. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Wilmington! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Pelican's SnoBalls Pelican's SnoBalls on Cleveland Road has fifteen dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you are can bring your pup along. Pelican's SnoBalls serves shaved ice topped with your choice of over a hundred pure cane sugar flavors like Honeydew Melon, Dill Pickle, and Red Velvet Cake. All snowballs are gluten-free and nut-free. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Gelarto Gelarto is a dog-friendly Gelato shop in Wilmington, NC where award-winning gelato made in Turin, Italy is served. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their locally sourced coffee and handcrafted gelato cakes when you're there! See Details
Purple Penguin Southern Pines Purple Penguin Southern Pines in Southern Pines, NC is a family-friendly frozen yogurt establishment serves up fro-yo in fourteen different flavors and offers over fifty different topping choices! With a pay-by-the-ounce style, you can get as much (or as little) as you like, and pile it high with all of your favorite toppings to make it completely yours. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables to enjoy your sweet treat. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself and your pup to a sundae at Bruster's, a dog-friendly ice cream shop in Cornelius, NC. They make a sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Goodberry's Frozen Custard Goodberry's Frozen Custard, located in Wake Forest, is a casual fro-yo shop that serves up creamy, house-made delicacies in a variety of tasty flavors. Choose from options including Sweet Cream, Strawberry, Jamocha, Peanut Butter, Burgundy Cherry, Pumpkin, Butter Pecan, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Raspberry, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. See Details
Marble Slab Creamery Marble Slab Creamery on Biltmore Avenue has a few dog-friendly tables. If you're looking for super-premium ice cream mixed with a bunch of fresh toppings, such as fruits, nuts, and candies, then you've come to the right place. Their main menu includes a banana pudding, chocolate raspberry, cinnamon, dark chocolate, pumpkin cheesecake, caramel apple, and peanut butter banana. The unusual toppings on the menu include granola, hot caramel, mint patties, peppermint, and Pop Rocks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Dolly's Dairy Bar & Gift Shop Pay a visit to Dolly's Dairy Bar & Gift Shop to pick up a frozen treat at this popular dog-friendly stop in Pisgah Forest, NC. Although there's no official dog menu, they do offer pup cups upon request! Situated outside one of the entrances to Pisgah Forest, make a point to grab a tasty ice cream cone and sundae before or after your outdoor adventure with Fido. After stepping up to Dolly's Dairy Bar walk-up window to order, relax in a rocking chair on the nearby porch or sit at an umbrella-shaded table. See Details
Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt specializes in customizable frozen yogurt with tons of toppings and flavor options. This location in Monroe offers dog-friendly seating at seven tables outside. There are options for fat-free, low-fat, and no sugar added flavors as well as gelato and non-dairy selections. Flavors range from apple pie and cappuccino to toasted marshmallow and strawberry. You can also indulge in the fruity Dole Whip with flavors like pineapple and mango. Top of your treat with fruit, nuts, sauces, candy, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you're making your yogurt. See Details
Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream, located in Burlington, NC, is a casual ice cream shop that serves up a variety of delicious treats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream is open Sunday through Thursday from 12pm to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 12pm to 10pm. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Havelock locals and tourists alike. six outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
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