Ultimate Ice Cream Company
| Address: | 1070 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA |
| Phone: | +1 828-296-1234 |
| Site: | ultimateicecreamasheville.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 12:30–9PM 12:30–9PM 12:30–9PM 12:30–9PM 12:30–10PM 12:30–10PM 12:30–9PM |
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A Private User
Wow, nothing I say here can prepare you. Just go find this gem tucked back behind Pomodoros in East Asheville. No matter if you choose the (seemingly) mundane (fresh strawberry, vanilla, etc) or the highly adventurous (Brown sugar bacon maple is my new favorite, 3 pints in my freezer right now to deliver to rural family and friends- If I dont eat it all first!) ... You WILL be blown away! Ultimate ice cream is one of the few superlative-named businesses that actually delivers on the promise. Gelato, sorbet, you name it! Just be warned: this place can become a habit. Plan now on which other "sins" you will delete from your personal menu to make room for ultimate!
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Russell Smith
We chose this over coldstone and marble slab because of the good reviews however the icecream was very balnd innflavor and honestly tasted like ut was made with 1% milk rsther than heavy cream. I got the carrot cake single scoop with a waffle cone and they gave me the smallest scoop ive ever had, paid over $4 for it and it wasnt even carrot cake icecream. It was bland vanilla icecream with tiny specs of what i believe to be cake pieces? Not sure. But what i am sure of is this, if you are wondering what you should do, you should go to coldstone or marbleslab. Dont think about it, just do it.
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Scott Stevens
I love living in a town that has multiple local ice cream shops to choose from. Most towns dont even get one, you know. Ultimate is solid. Compared to some chain place like Baskin Robbins or something, their flavors are far more creative, and their sundaes are delicious. I wish they were open later and a bit more conveniently located, so we dont make it there as much as we would otherwise. Too many times weve tried to go, only to remember that they closed at like 19:30 or something.
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Ivonne Martin
There were BACON BITS in my ice cream! Mind officially blown! The brown sugar maple & bacon ice cream is awesome, my boyfriend had it. I had a mix of gingerbread and mystic chai flavors, and they were to die for as well. My boyfriend and I are from Orlando, FL, visiting the Smokey Mountains on vacation, and I googled the best ice cream shop in Asheville and based on the reviews decided to try Ultimate. We were definitely not disappointed.
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Tricia Baehr
Locally sourced ingredients. Ice cream with a conscious too! I love that every month theres a flavor that helps out a worthy cause! Delicious flavors that are always well done & its really worth it to find either shop (Tunnel Rd. or Charlotte St.) you can also look for establishments around the area that serve Ultimate. Ive never had a flavor I didnt love - last visit it was peach - so good and not too sweet!
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Matt Berno
THE ICE CREAM HERE IS AMAZING. I think we tried about 12 different flavours between the three of us there and it was just about the hardest decision Ive ever had. Ended up with a single scoop cone with a half scoop of their Coffee Heath Bar (my absolute favourite there) and their chocolate chip cookie dough. Definitely go if youre in the area and like ice cream!
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Tom Stone
Im highly suspicious of some of the reviews on here. they look like they were written by employees or the owner but we really enjoyed our ice cream. We were craving this ice cream long after our vacation was over. You get a lot of icecream for the money too. I just wish theyd post their sanitation score in a prominent location as required.
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Zoe Johanna
They have some seriously great ice cream. The vegan options are delicious! I hope they expand them in the future. Youll be impressed by the wait staff, too—theyre incredibly friendly and accommodating, always willing to help you find the perfect flavor. If youre an ice cream fan (and who isnt?), you have to drop by Ultimate.
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Barbara Brechbill
First time here, and we will now come often. Agree on the amazing brown sugar-bacon-maple ice cream that my hubby made into a sundae with hot fudge and coffee sauce, yum! I had the pumpkin and it was the best ever. So creamy, and all from local ingredients. Such unusual flavors, it was difficult to decide.
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Kristen K
Tried four different flavors and loved them all! All their ice cream start with the same natural base and they even have dairy-free options made with almond milk or sorbets. One of the ice creams was made with a stout for Highland Brewery (local brewery not ten minutes away) and was delicious!
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Kerry Smithwick
Sinfully delicious ice cream! I had a scoop of double dark chocolate and also coconut - both delicious. The location is not convenient unless you happen to be in the area but it is definitely worth driving a bit our of your way if you are near the shop. Enjoy!
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Ronnie Major
Hands down the best ice cream in Asheville. The service is always great. We dont go as often as we used to due to moving across town last year, but the staff still remember us and exactly how we order our (amazing) sundaes every time we stop by.
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Susan Dunlap
They have amazing ice cream made from local ingredients, with gluten free and lactose free options. They have different from run of the mill flavors, and very reasonably priced. The staff is wonderful as well. Definitely glad we got to stop in!
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Caroline Dougherty
Excellent local ice cream and a perfect place to stop by for a wide spectrum of custom flavors. The inside doesnt allow for much seating area and benches outside dont give you much of a scenic view, but that doesnt damage my opinion.
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A Private User
The ice cream is so tasty and they have some many wonderful flavors! The staff is always very friendly. I also love their ice cream cakes for birthdays! Beats any other ice cream shop in Asheville hands down.
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Ryan Clare
Dont waste your time. Just go to the Hop. The ice cream is very mediocre. The staff was completely unhelpful. The sizes were confusing. At too expensive for not very tasty ice cream.
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Live Asheville
Had the salted Carmel on a sugar cone. GOSH IT WAS GOOD. I even seen Bacon and maple syrup if you Like stuff like this. They even had Madagascar vanilla bean yum...
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Alana C
I love Ultimate Ice Cream! They make everything in-house and try to use local product whenever possible! This definately should be your first stop in Asheville!
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Heather Tullock
Im from St.Louis and Everytime we come to Asheville, I have to come here and get their now called "Mana banana" banana pudding ice cream. Its AMAZING!
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Amanda Dortman
I recommend the Goat Cheese and Cherry, if they have it, but everything is really good. Homemade, with lots of options and homemade waffle cones too.
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Gwendolyn Davis
If you havent tried Ultimate Ice Cream you should! A rotating variety of flavors made with organic locally sourced ingredients.
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hi hello
This is definitely one of my favorite ice cream places. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for delicious ice cream.
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michael hillyard
Still waiting for the return of the goats cheese and cherry. This is the best ice cream Ive ever had.
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Kirk Lung
Maple bacon ice cream.. make there own wafle cones.. good quality.. great tasting.. bring own water
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Kyle Samples
Great variety, friendly staff. The ice cream is homemade and spectacular. What else do you need?
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Justin Primm
Best home made ice cream in All of Asheville. The flavors are unique and always delicious.
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Cory Layton
Good ice cream with large variety of flavors. Local sourced ingredients and friendly staff.
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Xavier Ferdón
Probably the best mint choc chip Ive cream Ive ever eaten and they use local milk.
