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South Carolina Fountains

Every counter we've walked into in South Carolina — pharmacy fountains, checkerboard parlors, dirty soda bars and bottle shops, in one place.

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Angel Scoops Ice-Creamery and Cafe in Duncan, SC

Angel Scoops Ice-Creamery and Cafe

★ 4.8 (110)

Angel Scoops: Duncan's divine oasis for classic sundaes and scrumptious sodas, a sweet step back in time!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Duncan, SC

C & C Ice Cream and Arcade in Anderson, SC

C & C Ice Cream and Arcade

★ 4.9 (252)

Scoop up sweet memories and pixelated fun at Anderson's C & C, where classic cones meet arcade thrills!

SundaesWaffle cones

Anderson, SC

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar in Charleston, SC

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

★ 4.7 (2840)

Sip, savor, and sweeten your Charleston visit with Carmella's delightful Italian bites and tempting treats!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Charleston, SC

Clare's Creamery in Greenville, SC

Clare's Creamery

★ 4.8 (597)

Clare's Creamery: Greenville's sweetest escape, serving up classic scoops and smiles just like the good old days!

SundaesWaffle cones

Greenville, SC

Clare’s Creamery in Greenville, SC

Clare’s Creamery

★ 4.9 (109)

Clare's Creamery: Where every scoop is a sweet, nostalgic trip back to soda fountain bliss in Greenville!

SundaesWaffle cones

Greenville, SC

Cowpens Coffee & Creamery in Cowpens, SC

Cowpens Coffee & Creamery

★ 4.8 (308)

Sip classic sodas and sweet treats, a cool, creamy oasis in Cowpens.

MaltsSoft serve

Cowpens, SC

Creighton's Creamery in Kershaw, SC

Creighton's Creamery

★ 4.8 (195)

Creighton's: Kershaw's classic creamery serves up timeless treats, a sweet blast from the past for your tastebuds.

MaltsSoft serve

Kershaw, SC

Dumont Creamery & Cafe - Greenville in Greenville, SC

Dumont Creamery & Cafe - Greenville

★ 4.9 (1070)

Greenville's sweetest escape, Dumont serves up vintage charm and creamy delights that'll transport you back to soda fountain days.

MaltsSoft serve

Greenville, SC

Ever Creamery in Summerville, SC

Ever Creamery

★ 4.7 (330)

Step into Ever Creamery in Summerville, SC for a scoop of pure, nostalgic bliss—just like the good old days!

SundaesWaffle cones

Summerville, SC

Frozen Moo in Hilton Head Island, SC

Frozen Moo

★ 4.5 (1134)

Frozen Moo: Your vintage sweet escape, churning 90+ ice cream dreams for every palate!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hiotts Pharmacy in Walterboro, SC

Hiotts Pharmacy

1946

Walterboro's downtown pharmacy counter, running since the forties.

MilkshakesGrilled cheese

Walterboro, SC

Ice Cream Station in Simpsonville, SC

Ice Cream Station

★ 4.8 (1712)

Swing by Ice Cream Station for a delightful seasonal scoop, piled high with nostalgic treats and frosty refreshment!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Simpsonville, SC

Joe's Ice Cream Parlor in Easley, SC

Joe's Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.6 (829)

Easley's sweetest scoop: Joe's serves up classic sundaes and timeless smiles, a real retro treat!

SundaesWaffle cones

Easley, SC

Kempson Rexall Drugs Inc in Inman, SC

Kempson Rexall Drugs Inc

★ 4.7 (50)

Upstate South Carolina Rexall with the fountain intact.

Hot dogsFountain drinks

Inman, SC

Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor in Myrtle Beach, SC

Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.7 (1946)

Step back in time: Kirk's 1890 Ice Cream Parlor serves up classic scoops and timeless charm, pure sweet nostalgia.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Myrtle Beach, SC

Kirk's Ice Cream Parlor in Myrtle Beach, SC

Kirk's Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.7 (1632)

Step back in time for a scoop of pure, old-fashioned delight at Kirk's, Myrtle Beach's sweetest retro haven.

SundaesWaffle cones

Myrtle Beach, SC

Lee's Inlet Apothecary in Murrells Inlet, SC

Lee's Inlet Apothecary

1959

A Murrells Inlet apothecary that still runs a proper fountain.

Ice cream sodasMilkshakes

Murrells Inlet, SC

Mad Myrtle's Ice Creamery in Myrtle Beach, SC

Mad Myrtle's Ice Creamery

★ 4.5 (599)

Mad Myrtle's: Dive into delightful sundaes, shakes, and funnel cakes amidst a treasure trove of vintage charm!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Myrtle Beach, SC

Mast General Store Columbia in Columbia, SC

Mast General Store Columbia

1883

Experience the timeless charm of a general store, boasting unique finds, home goods, and a fantastic selection of nostalgic candies.

Columbia, SC

Mast General Store Greenville in Greenville, SC

Mast General Store Greenville

1883

Discover a treasure trove of goods, from outdoor gear to a delightful collection of old-fashioned candies and unique local finds.

Greenville, SC

Melt in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Melt

★ 4.8 (1709)

Scoop up sweet nostalgia at Melt; house-made cones cradle creamy dreams, smoothies flow, and sundaes sing!

MaltsSoft serve

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Meyer's Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach, SC

Meyer's Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.8 (2616)

Step into Meyer's for a timeless Surfside Beach treat: creamy soft serve, frosty Italian ices, and classic shakes!

SundaesWaffle cones

Surfside Beach, SC

Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Forest Acres in Columbia, SC

Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Forest Acres

★ 4.9 (421)

**Morelia Paletas: Dive into a vintage wonderland for icy, flavor-packed Mexican pops that'll chill your soul!**

MaltsSoft serve

Columbia, SC

Nickey's Ice Cream in Warrenville, SC

Nickey's Ice Cream

★ 4.9 (371)

Nickey's: Warrenville's sweet spot for timeless scoops and frosted delights, just like the good ol' days!

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Warrenville, SC

Northgate Soda Shop in Greenville, SC

Northgate Soda Shop

1947

Greenville's 1947 neighborhood counter, unchanged and unbothered.

Pimento cheese burgerMilkshakes

Greenville, SC

Old Georgetown Creamery in Georgetown, SC

Old Georgetown Creamery

★ 4.8 (328)

Cool off with rich, smooth ice cream and classic American fare in a friendly, clean setting perfect for the whole family.

Lunch counter classics

Georgetown, SC

Park Circle Creamery in North Charleston, SC

Park Circle Creamery

★ 4.6 (800)

Park Circle Creamery: A North Charleston classic, serving sweet nostalgia by the scoop since forever.

MaltsSoft serve

North Charleston, SC

Pitt Street Pharmacy in Mount Pleasant, SC

Pitt Street Pharmacy

1937

Old Village pharmacy with a lunch counter Charleston refuses to give up.

MilkshakesGrilled pimento cheese

Mount Pleasant, SC

Scoop of Heaven Homemade Ice Cream in Elgin, SC

Scoop of Heaven Homemade Ice Cream

★ 4.7 (383)

Elgin's Scoop of Heaven delivers homemade bliss, a sweet dream straight from the golden age of soda fountains.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Elgin, SC

Soda City Market in Columbia, SC

Soda City Market

★ 4.8 (2712)

Immerse yourself in a vibrant Saturday gathering where local artisans, food trucks, and unique vendors create a lively community atmosphere.

Columbia, SC

Stella's Homemade Ice Cream in Murrells Inlet, SC

Stella's Homemade Ice Cream

★ 4.9 (1503)

Stella's: Murrells Inlet's sweet spot for timeless scoops, handcrafted nostalgia in every delicious, creamy bite.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Murrells Inlet, SC

The Ice Cream Cone in Hilton Head Island, SC

The Ice Cream Cone

★ 4.8 (2171)

This family-owned parlor dishes Philly cheesesteak legends alongside wildly inventive scoops—a true taste of Americana!

MaltsSoft serve

Hilton Head Island, SC

The Ice Cream Parlor in McCormick, SC

The Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.8 (101)

McCormick's sweetest scoop: classic sundaes and smiles, a delightful blast from the past!

MaltsSoft serve

McCormick, SC

The Ole Fashion Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach, SC

The Ole Fashion Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.7 (687)

Step back to the 50s for sundaes and inventive scoops at Surfside Beach's sweet, retro dream.

MaltsSoft serve

Surfside Beach, SC

The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats in Six Mile, SC

The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats

★ 4.8 (841)

Six Mile's sweetest stop serves classic scoops and eats with a timeless soda-fountain charm.

SundaesWaffle cones

Six Mile, SC

Three Monkeys Ice Cream Parlor in Charleston, SC

Three Monkeys Ice Cream Parlor

★ 4.8 (56)

Scoop up sweet nostalgia at Three Monkeys Ice Cream, Charleston's parlor of yesteryear's delights.

Hand-dipped conesBanana splits

Charleston, SC

Two Scoops Rock Hill @ Junior Varsity in Rock Hill, SC

Two Scoops Rock Hill @ Junior Varsity

★ 4.7 (258)

**Two Scoops Rock Hill @ Junior Varsity:** Rock Hill's sweetest retro stop for classic sundaes and fountain fun.

SundaesWaffle cones

Rock Hill, SC

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream in Charleston, SC

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream

★ 4.4 (3451)

Savor homemade treats and classic comfort food in a low-key, retro spot that’s a true Charleston favorite.

SundaesLunch counter classics

Charleston, SC

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant in Mt Pleasant, SC

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant

★ 4.5 (2139)

Step back to a simpler time for classic scoops and savory bites in a charming, retro setting.

SundaesWaffle cones

Mt Pleasant, SC

Zesto of West Columbia in West Columbia, SC

Zesto of West Columbia

★ 4.6 (5661)

Since 1949, Zesto has dished up iconic dipped cones, classic burgers, and crispy chicken – a timeless retro delight.

MaltsSoft serve

West Columbia, SC