“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” If you’re a parent, never have truer words been spoken. Going to an ice cream shop is one of the hallmarks of a happy childhood. There is just something about staring at vats upon vats of delicious frozen possibilities and colorful toppings that makes a kid scream with delight, and let’s face it – parents have their own inner shout of glee, too. If you are looking for a sweet treat and that iconic ice cream parlor feel, check out Hub City Scoops on Main Street.
Here’s the Scoop
Located downtown in a bright cheerful space, Hub City Scoops atmosphere is clean and inviting. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the products and happy to answer questions and provide samples and suggestions.
Hub City Scoops’ menu provides plenty of tantalizing choices. Rotating about 28 flavors of super premium ice cream, options include traditional cups, cones, milkshakes, coke floats, and sundaes. There are also unique offerings, such as their ice cream flights with a side of waffle cone chips, ice cream cookies, and dessert nachos. The Facebook page and homepage, lists the hours of operation and a complete menu with photos of specialty treats, and the flavors of the day allow you to make a mental list of must-try samples.
Genius!
So what stands between you and a few precious moments of quiet contentedness, while your little ones happily munch on ice cream cones? A line of people, of course! Waiting on ice cream, if you’re under the age of 10, is sort of like a long car trip, “Are we there, yet?” Luckily, Hub City Scoops has a toy shelf next to the ice cream counter with faux stackable ice cream scoops, books, and other toys to occupy your little ones until it’s your turn to indulge.
Not only are there fun high top tables for adults and older children, but there are also two plastic kids’ tables specifically for the toddler/preschool set.
So, the next time you’re in the market for a sweet treat or special outing, don’t hesitate to give this family-friendly shop a try!
Try a Scoop for Yourself
Hub City Scoops
147 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
864.586.1100
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 7 p.m.
www.hubcityscoops.com
www.facebook.com/hubcityscoops
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Juliet Autenzio Wright has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years. She is a proud alumna of Converse College and a former high school teacher. Now a stay-at-home mom to three little girls, ages five, two, and six months, Juliet loves exploring Spartanburg through the eyes of her children. Her favorite family-friendly activities include local parks and nature walks, library story times, and the many local festivals Spartanburg has to offer. In her spare time, she privately tutors, ghost writes, and reads as many books as possible. Juliet’s family and friends make her world go round! 