Turbo Cone

My new favorite ice cream place in South Carolina! The Hurricone was amazing, it was loaded with toppings from top to bottom just how I like it. The soft serve itself was great as well. There’s a shaded seating area with clean tables and fans overhead. Clean bathrooms too! I loved the music as well, the only thing I would add would be neon lights lining the pavilion to add to the retro vibes. I feel like that would look super cool at night. Exceeded my expectations, 10/10 will come back!

I’m so confused how this place has such good reviews? It has four “non dairy” options on the menu, two say they are vegan. As a family with severe allergies we were excited to have this as an option. When I asked for specifics about ingredients, the teenagers working thought it was funny and wouldn’t give me a clear answer. And having severe allergies, just trying it without a clear answer isn’t an option unless we want to risk an ER visit. So after they laughed I ordered the a “kids twist in a cup” for the only member of our family who can have dairy. Which was five dollars which is absolutely insane for the amount of ice cream in the cup. Really unfortunate as we would have been frequent customers if the workers hadn’t taken a serious medical issue as a joke.

This is my absolute favorite place to get ice cream in Charleston. I love how you can get dairy free options and how there are so many different mix-ins for whatever mood you are in. The kids that work here really seem to have fun and care about their jobs. It’s just always a really good experience!

I loved the vanilla! I read a handful of reviews are articles complimenting the vanilla soft serve and it was delicious. The vanilla flavor was strong and noticeable. The chocolate was good too but not the richest chocolate I’ve ever had. Fun outdoor seating area too.

Update: Today I ordered a slushy, and instead of blue raspberry I tasted blue chlorine in the ice crystals. Its taste was like accidentally swallowing pool water. I wish it tasted even 10% good as it looked. _----------------------------- Previous: I was curious about what was here that fetched such a large crowd. Went there and became fan too! Indeed, I love the soft serve. The dips are great, and so far vanilla is my favorite. I wish they had more branches and would serve some frozen yogurt too. Pretty amazing as is regardless

Love this Indy ice cream shop! Delicious soft serve options including Dole Whip. Especially loved they have gluten free and dairy free options for families with food allergies or dietary restrictions. They have a great surf wear shop with designs for the lowcountry and Folly Beach. Dog friendly outdoor restaurant too.

The staff is very friendly, all teenagers who do a good job. Service is quick. The menu in and of itself is confusing. There’s limited flavors for soft serve/hurricones but lots of flavors for milkshakes. So are the milkshake flavors just vanilla ice cream with syrup? If so, why can’t they serve those as hurricones. If not, and the milkshake flavors are actual ice cream why can’t they serve that in scoops. It’s very confusing. And the vanilla ice cream genuinely tastes like nothing

I prefer to support small businesses rather than chains, but their bathroom really turned my stomach tonight. It didn’t look like just an “off night”, it looks like it hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned in weeks. Then I couldn’t wash my hands because the soap dispenser was empty. I worked in food service for several years, and this is really unacceptable for a place where people are eating!

Got a PB&J shake late at night and it was the best one I've had in a long time! Highly recommended for a late night treat!

Who doesn't love a soft-serve ice cream cone? Turbo's got that and more. I had a choco-vanilla twist in a waffle cup, and could've had soft serve mango or a mix-in mash, milkshake, and more. I enjoyed my cup under the roof of their outdoor seating, but I saw most customers take their choices away. My ice cream was delish, and the waffle cup was crispy and a satisfying ending. I'll be back.

Overpriced, icey non-creamy ice cream, attitude workers, tip option on the payment kiosk for a ice cream come? Go to DQ instead folks. More options and better experience IMO

Love this ice cream spot! Be aware they have overflow parking on a side street. It's staffed by mostly high school aged kids but they're fast and friendly. Lots of picnic tables to choose from under a big cover. The hurricone is my favorite - get the turbo cone crunch in it!

A West Ashley institution, although I would probably choose Ye Olde before Turbo Cone. Certainly nothing wrong with TC, the ice cream we had was fine, if a little on the bland side. But it offers an overall good experience, being able to sit outside with everyone and enjoy your meal.

Definitely our favorite soft serve in the area. I stick with old faithful, the chocolate and vanilla twist with rainbow sprinkles. Brings me back to my childhood! The good old days! My boyfriend likes to mix it up. Below is vanilla soft serve with strawberry shortcake topping. This place is always hopping, very-low key and service is quick. Outdoor seating only, but there is a public restroom. Love that they are always playing 80's jams.

So fun, loved the strawberry and chocolate swirl cone with rainbow sprinkles. Great outdoor seating and a parking lot attached. The only thing we haven't been a fan of is the root beer float, but everything else has been delicious! Great prices, fun atmosphere, and dog friendly! The name Turbo cone doesn't disappoint, they have speedy quick service!

Soft serve ice cream is always a great idea and Turbo cone has a choke hold on me. The hurricone vanilla soft serve with peanut butter sauce and cookie dough is where it's at. The service is quick and friendly. It's only outdoor seating so embrace the vibe hot or cold! I'm a frequent customer at Turbo Cone

Honestly not impressed. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing. Our cones melted so so fast and it wasn't that hot out. They were very messy and got everywhere. For the price, I expected to be at least a little bit wowed, but the flavors were very mild and the hard shell was waxy. If you just want a soft serve cone, I'd go somewhere less expensive. The seating area grass was overgrown. I will say the girl taking orders was very kind though.

Fun spot for soft serve ice cream in West Ashley! We had a waffle cone and a waffle bowl. Lots of toppings and great prices too. Large patio area to sit and eat too!

Amazing local spot! The ice cream is always fresh and comes out quick, would highly recommend the hurricone with Oreos. Or vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate. Customer service is always awesome!

The ice cream is decent, but I was very disappointed to find a hair in it. I'm disgusted and I likely will not return which is unfortunate because I've patronized this business many times.

The ice cream is THE BEST and the staff is even BETTER!! This local business is so good that it is busy from the minute they open until they close and the staff are so hard working. We love Turbo Cone!!

I was served a hot mess of liquid soft serve with chunks of drip and a puddle of marshmallow sauce on top. It seemed like the gal working doesn't know how to dip and made a mess and instead of remaking it, threw it all inside a cup and gave it to me. It was so gross and disappointing, and inedible. I was so shocked when it was handed to me and she immediately moved onto the next customer that I just left without saying anything.

I was really expecting more flavors and crazy amount of ice cream choices and over the top over creams but was kinda disappointed when they have only three flavors and some toppings. Park Circle Creamery is 100% the spot compared to this . Staff was also not the most friendly. I really want to like the spot but it was just meh for me. Ample parking space because there is really not much people going there

Delicious ice cream with no frills at a decent price point. Outdoor seating and it does have restrooms for customers. The ice cream flavors were pretty standard like chocolate, vanilla, and a few vegan or nondairy options like raspberry or pineapple. The pineapple tastes like the Dole Whip from Disney world!! They do cones, mixins like the blizzards from DQ, shakes, and dipped cones. They stay very busy but are super fast.

I didn't know soft serve was here in Charleston until a friend raved about Turbo Cone!! Coming from Florida, Twistee Treat is a staple so I'm so happy Turbo Cone is here. I was delighted to see that they had dairy free flavors too and so many different dips to choose from. I went with a dairy free pineapple dole whip soft serve with a blue raspberry dip topped with rainbow sprinkles! It was amazing! I also really love the drip cover for my cone. Charleston is hot and it definitely came in handy! There were a lot of people there but they had enough people working for a busy Sunday and we got our ice cream in a few minutes! Can't wait to try more flavors and combinations!

Stopped in on Labor Day weekend and they were packed. The line moved quickly though as they had multiple windows going. They also have a good amount of seating to accommodate everyone. I was excited to find legit soft serve and especially with a mix of flavors. I ended up doing the blizzard type item (sorry I forget the name of it) using chocolate ice cream and a strawberry mix in. I'd like to see more candy mix ins like maybe heath bar or butterfinger. They also do dipped cones in all sorts of flavors too. It was really creamy and not icey at all plus the price was very reasonable. Definitely coming back.

Loved this spot, even if it is a bit removed from town. Soft Serve is one of my favorite ways to enjoy ice cream and this spot ticks all the marks. You can have it dipped and sprinkled too, but I'm a purist - just the ice cream swirl, please. And theirs had great flavor. The only negative is the cones have a plastic drip cup on them - considering our wildlife here in the area - I would ask they lose that. We know how to handle a dripping cone...right?

We have been hoping for good soft serve in the area and haven't been able to find it yet. The texture of the ice cream was actually really good, it just didn't have much taste...I had a chocolate and vanilla swirl and couldn't taste a difference in either flavor which is kind of weird? The blizzard seemed better but wish they had butterfinger! Overall I would go back if I was in the area and wanting ice cream, but wouldn't go out of the way for it personally.

Soft serve ice cream is alive and well in West Ashley. Turbo cone nails it with great prices at roadside ice cream stop. It's a favorite spot to stop with the kiddos during the warmer months. Staff is friendly and quick with orders and the best of all is the quality delicious ice cream! I even spotted vegan and gluten free options!

Soft serve and softer service. When I went it was a bunch of HS kids that seemed a bit too uninterested in helping out a first-time customer. Now the menu isn't that complicated but I was unable to get what I really wanted due to them just not wanting to help out. I may go back if I'm really wanting a cone, but there are a lot better ice-cream places in the area.

Glad to have a unique soft serve spot (outside the usual Dairy Queen etc) in town. Loved the birthday cake dip option- I haven't seen that at another shop before. I wish the hurricone had more than 1 topping included in the price since I am a topping queen. Nice and shaded with fans as well.

It's so hard to find soft serve ice cream in Charleston. I love that Turbo Cone is there when I am craving soft serve. The ice cream was so good! It wasn't very busy either so my toddler was able to walk around a bit on the patio as well to get some energy out while we ate our ice cream. This place is great! I definitely recommend. (Bring bug spray though) as with everywhere else the no-see-ums are already biting.

Looking for a casual option to enjoy some delicious ice cream with the fam? Turbo Cone is your spot. With an order window and tons of picnic tables over gravel (makes you feel so much less guilty when your kid is inevitably dropping ice cream on the ground) this is the perfect place to stop for a treat. While the ice cream flavors might be a bit limited, the options are not. They have fun dips, toppings, milk shake and malts that you can customize. They also give out cool holographic stickers which was added to our collection of local stickers on the garage fridge. My little one got a vanilla milkshake and I'm happy to say it was the first one he has ever finished. Huge success -- thank you TC team!

The only soft serve ice cream spot I know about in the are! I typically prefer hard scoop, but there's something about soft serve that takes me back to summer ice cream as a kid! They have your classic vanilla, chocolate or twist flavor as well as a dairy free option (I think sorbet). They do cup or cone and can also do swirls with toppings mixed in.

This place had me at soft serve! We were out on a Saturday night recently and my daughter wanted ice cream. We were in North Charleston and wanted to go somewhere new. Yelp led me to Turbo Cone! This is such a good spot! You walk up to the window and place your order and they go by a number system printed on your ticket. There is a ton of outdoor seating options where you can wait and enjoy your treats! I ordered the swirl with sprinkles! This is a perfect Summer evening spot! I loved the atmosphere! The staff was very friendly as well!

I stopped here the other night with my daughter. Our second visit to this location. I really enjoy their soft serve vanilla in a cup with sprinkles. It's nice and smooth, creamy, and cold. She ordered the special flavor twist, which was pineapple and dairy free vanilla. From what I could tell, she really enjoyed it. Plenty of parking, friendly staff, and a free sticker if you ask for one.

I'm already looking forward to the next turbo cone trip!!! The soft serve is good on its own but I got distracted by the choice of unique toppings!! They had 3 types of twirly flavors available and I'm glad because it's hard for me to make a decision sometimes if there's too many options haha I went with the chocolate + raspberry swirl and my Dad went with the classic vanilla + chocolate. He got Reese's cups with his and they were very generous! For me I was delighted by the sprinkles and option to "dip" your cone or cup! I got the birthday cake dip and it tasted like frosting!! They got waffle cones, shakes, slushys. Next time I'm gonna get chocolate dip and cookie dough hehe Service was so quick too! Shortly after paying, our ice creams were ready to go! The outdoor seating area is plentiful, a little but loud by the busy road, but they did their best with the trellis greens fence/wall. Love a good ice cream!! Great spot! Pup cups available for the four legged friends too yayy

I like that they have dairy free options, but it's a little pricey for basic soft serve.

came here on wednesday night and got the mango soft serve swirl. it was so good and the ice cream was so cheap too. there was a short line but they got through everybody so fast and served us super fast. there's also plenty of outdoor seating. definitely recommend with summer coming up 10/10

After driving by and never being able to stop, I finally got to Turbo Cone this weekend. Since I really hadn't done any research and was just going off of friends' recommendations, I didn't realize they only have two flavors for soft serve (three if you count "swirl"). I do want to go back and try their version of the Dole Whip, but for this time I got vanilla soft serve with butterscotch dip and cheesecake bits. I had actually changed my mom from cheesecake to cookie dough but I guess the attendant didn't hear me -- but I was happy with cheesecake, too! The servings are quite large and I feel like they're a good amount for the price. They have a large outdoor patio if you're eating there. Cute spot, wish there were more flavors - but maybe there will be in the future!

Wanted some ice cream on a random Thursday night and this place was highly recommended by others I know, and they aren't the only ones who liked it, this place was packed, but not in a bad way. Fun environment and soft serve ice cream was really good! Good price if you get something basic, only complaint is that if you want a lot of toppings it can get pricey, but that being said they load your ice cream down with whatever topping you do get, so you don't need a lot of different toppings! Really good highly recommend.

Other than DQ and Ryan's, I don't have any memories of soft-serve in Charleston. But the transplants rave about the places back where they're from, and it's hard not to feel like I missed out on something truly wonderful. Then Turbo Cone shows up and instantly fills that anemoia with their catchy name, retro branding and simple options. The entire experience is a vibe, and it's hard not to fall in love. My favorite, oddly enough, is just the swirl (chocolate and vanilla) in a waffle cone. The flavor and texture make it; it's nothing fancy or decadent, but it's such a treat. Our son dips his in something different every time, and loves that as much as I love my swirl cone. They've got something for everyone. Thanks to the owners for sharing a piece of their childhood with us. I get the soft-serve thing now, and I'm grateful I'm able to make similar childhood memories with our son.

Great place for a cool treat on a hot summer night. The line moves quickly and the people behind the counter are calm and cordial. What else could you ask for?

I love Carvel. This is the closest I've ever gotten. Beautiful ice cream with very very little air...all cream. Vanilla cone with chocolate sprinkles, wow the best. Outside seating, no scrimping on the ice cream. The best thing that ever happened in the area. Just wish that they were open more days. Got to try this. Frank G

So I parked on the wrong side and had to drive over to the other parking lot. That was a hassle because of traffic. Pay attention to the signs so you don't get towed. Be aware of the parking... The ice cream and shakes are delicious.

Love this place. Great, quick service. They go big on the toppings / mix ins and have really reasonable prices too. New menu items for spring are bomb - try the banana with vanilla!

Who doesn't need a good ice cream place to visit while on vacation?? We stopped here to grab a sweet treat on our way back from the beach and it's a cute little spot! There were a limited number of flavors (vanilla bean, chocolate, lactose free vanilla and a vegan pineapple whip), but lots of topping and add-in options. Prices were fair and the staff was super friendly and quick! We ordered: a twist in a cup with gummy bears, a vanilla cone with sprinkles and gummy bears and a chocolate hurricone with peanut butter cups. We got quite a bit of ice cream and it came to $16. Great place to stop!

TURBO CONE. Every time I drove past this place, I have to scream that because of the catchy name. I even bought a hat from their vast collection. Simple and sweet, Turbo Cone is as if you took a Dairy Queen, added a bunch of soft serve flavors, and had people make them that truly cared about personalizing your ice cream experience. I love supporting smaller restaurants over the mega chain, and Turbo Cone just does it better.

Yummy soft serve, lots of mix-ins, and good service. Nothing CRAZY AMAZING here but overall a very good experience. The staff is really nice and the ice cream didn't take too long. It's all outdoor picnic tables but it's covered and there are fans. There are also 2 restrooms. I got a swirl of chocolate and vanilla with cookie dough and brownies mixed in. It was very yummy. A large soft serve with 1 mix in is $6. They also sell shakes, malts, and dipped cones. Overall, yummy ice cream and good service!

I think a previous review said it best- the vibe and idea is there but the ice cream itself was just bland. They had a crowd and called peoples orders by numbers so I liked their system. I thought prices were a little stiff. Overall I'm glad I tried it but I don't foresee myself running back. For the price I'd rather go elsewhere.

Awesome soft serve, great location and very child and pet friendly. Easy parking and great options!

I got cake cone with chocolate soft serve covered in rainbow sprinkles. My friend got vanilla soft serve with the birthday cake dip and rainbow sprinkles. It was sooo creamy I always go for soft serve, so if you're a ss fan check it out!

5 Stars for the vibe, color schemes, upbeat music choice, service, parking, and seating options 3 Stars for the actual taste of the soft serve. I guess I was expecting more flavor to come through from the ice cream. The vanilla was incredibly bland and I was left pretty disappointed. The butterscotch dip was also on the tasteless side sadly. I'll certainly go back and try some other menu items though! I'll stick with chocolate next time as well!

I am confused. I have never been to an ice cream place of any kind that you get a number and then have to wait 10+ minutes to get a somewhat expensive for soft serve.. it's a cute spot, you can bring your dogs, but the wait and price will make me think twice..

Decent new spot in West Ashley. Soft serve is decent. Nice variety of toppings, but ice cream flavors are limited. Their hot fudge did not disappoint. Outdoor only seating. Currently, the straws for the milkshakes are unreasonably narrow which makes drinking a milkshake a serious displeasure if you choose to add mixins.

OMfriknG!!!! Every time I pass by there's a crowd. Always in line. As you pass by you can even see couples sitting down gazing each other's eyes indulging and such confectionate sin. They've been on my mind for so long and finally I checked them out. They had a couple kids inside running the place which is mind blowing. And so cool. But as usual there was already a line. I was on a roll the whole evening. This was an evening full of cool points for me. A nice movie, a good dinner, and dessert. I know I was going to seal the deal with this one before I even came. This is not that Sonic ice cream frozen milk crap. This was the real deal. All of the ingredients were natural and top of the line. Even the pecans were the fresh toasted ones. There's just a menu full of sin of All sorts dealing with ice cream. I'm bringing my kids back to get the ultimate cool points. We're talking father of the year here.lol. I have tried the pecan and Oreo combination on several other ice cream spots. There was such a beautiful marriage of the two at this spot. I will so be back.

Definitely the place to get a sweet treat after dinner! One of my favorite things was definitely the outdoor seating!