Boombalatti’s Handcrafted Ice Cream — Hampstead

Boombalatti’s is a Wilmington family ice cream maker, and its Hampstead shop on US 17 scoops flavors made with North Carolina grass-fed dairy, plus six to eight vegan flavors a day.

• Hampstead
• Handcrafted ice cream
• Vegan flavors
• Evening treat

What stands out

The flavor variety and the vegan lineup are the standouts; dairy-free visitors are especially pleased. Blueberry flavors are repeat favorites, and the coffee cookies and cream is a staff pick. The flavor case changes, so ask what’s available at this shop today.

What to order

• Banana PuddingRipe bananas and vanilla wafers; the company calls it a staple.
• Coffee Cookies & CreamA staff favorite.
• Fluffer Nutter ButterPeanut butter and marshmallow, and the owner’s own favorite.
• Mint chocolate chipMade without artificial color, so it isn’t green.
• A vegan scoopCoconut-milk flavors, with blueberry lemon a recent hit.

Photos: Boombalatti’s Handcrafted Ice Cream

The setting

A shopping-center scoop shop on US 17 with a case of more than 20 flavors and Boombalatti’s merch. The ice cream is made in Wilmington and delivered to each shop.

Before you go

• The day’s flavor lineup is posted to the company’s Instagram stories.

Plan your visit

• Where: 17230 US Highway 17 North, Suite 204, Hampstead, NC 28443
• Hours: Sunday–Thursday noon–9pm, Friday–Saturday noon–10pm.
• Menu & updates: Boombalatti’s locations
• More nearby: ice cream and frozen treats near Hampstead

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Based on the business’s own website, menu and social posts and on recurring themes in public guest reviews; checked October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the business before you go.