Chaps Ice Cream - Charlottesville

Charming, nostalgic ice cream parlor featuring a selection of oat milk ice cream flavors! As someone who's lactose intolerant, I was thrilled to find a non-dairy option that I could enjoy on a cone (since sorbet on a cone feels strange), and it was absolutely delicious. They also earn extra points for offering three types of cones: sugar cones, waffle cones, and cake cones.

They offer a delicious cherry vanilla vegan ice cream that is packed with delightful dark cherry pieces. However, the price is a bit on the high side. The classic vintage decor creates a nice atmosphere, although it does have a slightly worn feel.

The atmosphere is charming, but I was disappointed with both the ice cream and the service. I paid nearly $6 for a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough, and when I started eating it, I discovered there were no cookie dough pieces in it. I went back to the counter, assuming there had been a mix-up, but the employee informed me there was no mistake. She explained that the cookie dough often sinks to the bottom of the tub, implying that it's normal not to have any in your scoop. After that, she shrugged and moved on to assist another customer.

Perfect ice cream stop! I had a root beer float with coffee ice cream and it was the best coffee ice cream I have ever tasted. Staff was super friendly! I thought it was a bit expensive but otherwise a great experience!

Visiting Charlottesville for the 4th and wanted to get the best ice cream in town on our way out. We made a huge mistake! My girls had to get dropped off because there was no parking and the whole area is just not great. They said it was definitely retro but more like a zombie apocalypse had attacked a normal diner. If the ice cream was great and the service amazing, they would not have noticed. They paid $18 for an extra thick shake and a double scoop for us. Not sure