The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

Top quality ice cream. They have a mix of classic and interesting flavors. I got the sweet potato taro swirl and bees knees. Both tasted great! They also have vegan options, and there is bubble tea available at a different counter inside. It's part of a strip mall style location, so parking is pretty convenient.

The Hop Ice Cream Café 🍨 Size matters not, when flavor strong it is. Stopped by for a scoop of their Butter Pecan—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The scoop was on the smaller side, but trust in the taste, young Padawan... it delivers. Bonus points for the cozy vibe! They’ve got a cute reading nook and a magnet wall—perfect for keeping little younglings entertained while you savor your scoop in peace.

Cute little ice cream spot. The employee who helped me was very friendly. There are vegan and non-dairy options available as well, which is great! There is free parking available in their parking lot. Definitely recommend trying them out! The ice cream I had today was delicious

Where the locals get our ice cream dreams fulfilled! 2 words! Vegan Pumpkin! Ok, 5 words, Vegan Pumpkin with rainbow sprinkles. Wait, Vegan Pumpkin with rainbow sprinkles in a gluten friendly waffle cone!!! So many vegan and gfree options 💕 Great locations. Sweetest staff. Plus there’s bubble tea. And they sell Edwin Salas’s art, work with SO many local purveyors, chill your chugg and have fun stuff to do - A LOT! Go get some!

Really cute place with several vegan/dairy free options which is hard to find as most places only have a sorbet for their vegan option. That is not vegan ice cream as my fellow vegans understand :) I had cookie butter and my husband had the Pistachio (no sugar added) ice cream and they were both delicious! Thank you to The Hop Ice Cream Cafe for having proper vegan ice cream options!! Highly recommend

Love their ice cream but I purchased this brownie from the hop yesterday 4/16. Didn’t notice the date sticker on till I got home. Can’t believe they are selling baked goods almost 3 weeks old!!!! As a baker myself this is gross!

Top tier vegan ice cream! Their dairy ice creams are also amazing, but I haven't found vegan ice cream this delicious anywhere else. It's worth getting a pint to take home too!

Hands down the best ice cream place on merrimon, maybe even all of Asheville! Milkshakes are bomb and they have lots of unique flavors to try as well as dairy free, and gluten free options.