Best Ice Cream Shops in Hartlepool

Sweet Spot is a popular dessert shop and ice cream store in Virginia Beach, known for its handcrafted treats and unique customer experience. Reviews consistently praise the high-quality ingredients, artistic presentation of desserts, and friendly staff. Customers rave about the ‘show’ aspect of the milkshake experience, where milkshakes are served in keepsake mason jars with a return discount. The shop offers a wide variety of desserts, including 32+ ice cream flavors, milkshakes, funnel cakes, churros, and bubble waffles. Sweet Spot emphasizes fresh, made-to-order desserts and provides a family-friendly atmosphere with igloo lounges for private bookings. The business has a long history, established in 2003 with a mission to make customers happier, and offers franchise opportunities. While the website highlights these features, customer reviews provide the most detailed insight into the overall experience.

Supreme Ice Cream in Seaton Carew is a popular ice cream shop known for its wide variety of flavors and premium quality. Reviews consistently highlight both positive experiences – praising the delicious ice cream, friendly staff, and convenient location – and significant negative feedback, including accusations of high prices, poor quality ice cream (described as tasting like washing up liquid), and rude staff. Many reviewers express frustration with inflated prices, particularly for single scoops, and have compared the quality unfavorably to more established brands. Despite the mixed reviews, some customers appreciate the shop's convenient location and the availability of options like the Supreme Mix Soft-Serve Ice Cream Powder, which is praised for its versatility and ability to replicate Italian-quality ice cream. The shop’s website emphasizes its commitment to premium ingredients and natural flavors, particularly in its raw ice cream offerings.