North Carolina Spot Named 'Best Ice Cream Parlor' In The State

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may be on the search for the perfect sweet treat to cool down. Fortunately, there are plenty of incredible ice cream parlors, shops and creameries around the state scooping out just what you need.

LoveFood knows to take sweet frozen treats seriously so it compiled a list of the best ice cream parlor in every state, and according to the site, the best in all of North Carolina is The Local Scoop. This Charlotte creamery crafts its delicious ice cream with locally-sourced ingredients and even sells ice cream cakes. The Local Scoop has a few locations around Charlotte. Find your nearest one by visiting the website .

Here's what LoveFood had to say:

"As well as an impressive list of regular ice cream flavors, The Local Scoop serves a great menu of non-dairy versions including birthday cake, mint chip, and coconut, available in waffle cones and a pint tub to take home. The parlor also sells ice cream cakes and runs a special offer every day where, if your name is selected, you get a free scoop."

See the full list of each state's best ice cream parlor at lovefood.com . You can also get a head start on the warmer months by checking out our previous coverage of the North Carolina county with the hottest summers in the state .