If you are out and about in Asheville, I definitely recommend stopping and getting a scoop (or more) at The Hop. The normal flavors (vanilla and chocolate) are just average. But the rotating flavors are exceptional and inventive. They are also made with local ingredients which is a plus. Ice cream is above average, but not quite creamy enough to warrant 5 stars.
Continuously impressed with the flavors and high quality of their ice cream! The special collaborations with local shops/farms etc make for exciting options. One of my favorite local desert spots!
Do NOT get the brownie. It’s essentially a cinder block. The kid behind the counter tried to warn me and I grabbed one anyway.DO get the bulldog tracks. It’s perfect. Smooth and creamy vanilla mixed with gorgeous brownie chunks (if they’re the same as the one I fussed about earlier, ice cream turns them gold) and globs of chocolate sauce. It’s exactly the combo I’m in search of when I want ice cream.At $8 a pint it’s on par with what you’re paying at the grocery store for a boutique brand, but local. Support local.
Best dairy free ice cream around. Great for lactose intolerant folks
Amazing ice cream. Friendly and helpful staff. Several convenient locations in Asheville. Why would you go anywhere else for ice cream??
My wife and I got married last weekend, and we had our wedding cake made by the Hop. My wife has a long list of dietary restrictions, and the Hop is a favorite spot of ours because of all of the dairy-free options. Ashley, the owner of The Hop, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. After I gave her a checklist of all of the necessary foods to avoid, she created a custom cake that was both delicious and perfectly safe for my wife to enjoy. I’d recommend The Hop to anybody looking for an ice cream cake for a special event!
Not open even though they're listed as open till 8pm.
Good ice cream but I've had better.
Great ice cream, interesting flavors. We are visitors but I can see why this is a local favorite! Enjoyed it very much
Great variety and prices - we use their ice creams at our coffee shop. Always friendly and helpful while exercising good Covid protocols.