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Lake 96.18 ft(3.8 low)·
Surface 88.3°·
Air 82°F·
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Updated 7:35 PM·
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Carolina Cones

Ice cream & frozen treats - Cornelius, NC

★★★★★4.7(322 reviews)
Our services
Handcrafted Ice CreamDonut PopsKids' Rides & Play AreaConnected Garden Store
Carolina Cones sign with storefront and patio

Carolina Cones sign with storefront and patio

Our story

About Carolina Cones.

Carolina Cones is a locally loved ice cream shop in Cornelius, offering frozen treats in a setting that appeals to visitors of all ages. The shop carries a rotating selection of flavors — including specialty options like Bourbon Peach and Graham Cracker Crunch — alongside donut pops and other sweet extras. Customers frequently praise both the quality of the ice cream and the reasonable prices.

The shop's nostalgic decor and family-friendly atmosphere make it a popular destination near Lake Norman. A connected garden store, kids' rides, and a small play area give families plenty of reasons to linger. The staff is noted for handling busy rushes efficiently and engaging warmly with younger guests.

With a 4.7-star rating across more than 300 reviews and seven-day-a-week hours, Carolina Cones has established itself as a go-to sweet stop for locals and visitors exploring the Lake Norman area.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Carolina Cones located?

Carolina Cones is based in Cornelius, in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What does Carolina Cones offer?

Carolina Cones offers Handcrafted Ice Cream, Donut Pops, Kids' Rides & Play Area and Connected Garden Store as an ice cream & frozen treats in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What days is Carolina Cones open?

Carolina Cones is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See the hours above for exact times.

How can I contact Carolina Cones?

You can reach Carolina Cones by phone at +1 704-892-8190 or through their website, or find their full details on this LKN Life profile.

Our reviews

What locals are saying.

Reviews from Google

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Carlos Torres
Google reviewer
★★★★★Mar 2026
This is a great local ice cream shop. Lots of options to choose from. I kept it simple with a strawberry sundae as I've seen and tasted their banana boat before. Those are very very large and probably best shared. Although if you wanted to you probably could eat the entire thing but expect to feel overly stuffed. This is my favorite place to get ice cream. Atmosphere is classic and nostalgic. Always have good service. Highly recommend visiting.
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Deven R.
Google reviewer
★★★★★May 2026
I think this is a great ice cream spot, ole timey vibe and the ice cream is very good. The graham cracker crunch has got to be the best flavor of ice cream I have ever had so you are going to want to at least sample it. Very popular spot too so it’s always lively
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A Girl on Google Maps
Google reviewer
★★★★★May 2022
Cute place. I finally made it. My family has been here but I had not been with them until recently. They have a decent amount of employees so we got our ice creams very quickly. My husband loves the chocolate. They have a nice garden store connected. Very adorable kids rides.. Love the train that goes around in the ice cream shop as you order. We sat outside but I can imagine that train being a big hit for little ones that sit inside to have their treats. Enjoy!
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Mitchell Moody
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jul 2025
Honestly the best ice cream I've ever had. The Bourbon Peach is amazing. My wife got the Graham Cracker Crunch and that was just as fantastic. They also have donut pops that we got to bring home. Prices are great and the decor is nostalgic. Love the train. There is also a nice play area for kids outside.
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Steven Scheibler
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jun 2026
This is a old time ice cream restaurant. The selection of flavors is great the even of dairy free ice cream. The small rides for kids are a bonus.
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