
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant
A beloved local chain known for its huge, delicious sandwiches and a wide array of unique and classic ice cream flavors, served in a fun, retro atmosp...

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Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant

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Must-see attractions
A beloved local chain known for its huge, delicious sandwiches and a wide array of unique and classic ice cream flavors, served in a fun, retro atmosphere.
"Generous portions and delicious treats make this a must-visit spot for both sandwiches and ice cream!"
Go with a smaller group
To avoid long waits during busy periods, consider visiting with a smaller group.
Streamline ice cream orders
For easier ordering at the ice cream shop, have one person order for your entire group.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(843) 849-3698
Address
1502 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Generous BLT with 10 Slices of Bacon
Indulge in a famously large BLT sandwich featuring an impressive ten slices of crispy bacon, a true delight for bacon lovers.

Unique and Classic Ice Cream Flavors
Savor a wide array of ice cream flavors, from beloved classics to unique creations like salted caramel nut and coconut castaway.

Nostalgic Retro Ambiance
Step back in time with a charming retro vibe, offering a delightful and casual atmosphere for families and friends.
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Insider Tips
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Go with a smaller group
To avoid long waits during busy periods, consider visiting with a smaller group.
Streamline ice cream orders
For easier ordering at the ice cream shop, have one person order for your entire group.
Be patient with parking
Parking can be crowded during peak times, but ample space is usually available. Be patient.
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from all over the internet
Go with a smaller group
To avoid long waits during busy periods, consider visiting with a smaller group.
Streamline ice cream orders
For easier ordering at the ice cream shop, have one person order for your entire group.
Be patient with parking
Parking can be crowded during peak times, but ample space is usually available. Be patient.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the generous portions of both sandwiches and ice cream, with many highlighting the impressive BLT and unique ice cream flavors. The friendly, long-time staff contributes to the welcoming, retro atmosphere. While the food and treats are generally loved, some find the ordering process for ice cream can be slow and disorganized during peak hours, especially with larger groups.
"Ye Old is a must visit! Their BLT really has 10 slices of bacon, it was difficult to get it to fit into my mouth. The Club Sandwich was equally sized. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. All the employees showed pride in working there. Our server said she had worked there for 27 years. It's obvious the original founder was a fan of the since closed Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, a number of their ice cream dishes were named the same. Their ice cream was really good. There are a few locations in the Charleston area and we'll worth the visit."
Tony Swann
"We took the kids and their friends here for ice cream on a Saturday evening. The shop is on the southbound side of 17 in Mt. Pleasant and is easy to see from the road, especially at night.
The shop has two parts; a sandwich shop and an ice cream shop. The sandwich shop looks good but we didn't try it. There was a long line for ice cream and their process is that a single person takes the order for your whole group, so if you have a lot of people (we had 7) then it might take a while for that single person to serve you all especially if you have a complex order. The reason I mention this is that the next server will call the next group and then there are a bunch of people all jammed around the counter trying to see the ice cream and taste their options. It basically gets to be a mess and you are constantly shuffling around people as they try to pay, etc.
Once we finally got our order, which literally took about 15 minutes since the server had to change out some ice cream boxes and got very confused about what we ordered, I finally got my cone which was really poorly assembled and difficult to eat without making a mess. I honestly was disappointed because the server was frustrated and it was 100% avoidable.
But I was the only one complaining. The kids ordered banana splits and sundaes which they thought were great. My cone, despite being messy, was good though I didn't love the flavor I chose. The ice cream was high quality and they have a ton of toppings as well as milkshakes, etc.
I would go back but my preference would be to go with a smaller group (or break a large group up) instead of having one big order.
There is a lot of parking but it does get crowded. A bit of patience is required when it's busy."
Shane Kleinpeter
"Great spot to get something cold after a hot day. They had the usual flavors and some unique ones too. I regret not asking for a sample of the Coconut castaway, it looked really good. I did not take a picture of my White chocolate raspberry truffle only because I devoured it. My wife really enjoyed her Black raspberry chocolate chip and our daughter said that the Blackcherry was good too."
Dan Patterson
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Frequently Asked Questions
The BLT is famously known for its generous portion of ten slices of bacon, making it a must-try for bacon enthusiasts.
Popular choices include classics and unique flavors like salted caramel nut, coconut castaway, amaretto cherry, and white chocolate raspberry truffle.
It can be, as one person takes the order for the whole group. It's recommended to go with a smaller group or have one person efficiently relay everyone's choices.
Yes, the restaurant offers non-dairy ice cream options, which have been praised by customers.
Yes, there is ample parking, though it can get crowded during busy periods.
The restaurant has a charming, retro vibe with a casual and family-friendly atmosphere.
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And for something sweet to cap your night, order a cone at Ye Olde Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe, a local chain that has been scooping classics like Black & White Sundaes and banana splits since 1972.
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