Hand-Dipped Ice Cream & Warm Waffle Cones in North Carolina
Serving Ice Cream lovers in Waynesville, Sylva, Bryson City and now Apex since 1976.
Fresh Waffle Cones Made To Order
Gone are the days where you order a crusty waffle cone that has been sitting in the air since 9:00am. Our waffle cones always come hot off the iron, rolled by hand, and filled with the most delicious ice cream you've ever had.
Premium Hand-Dipped Ice Cream
Over 30 flavors of premium Hershey's ice cream scooped the old-fashioned way with generous portions. From year-round favorites to seasonal specials, there's always something new to discover.
Free Samples
Decisions are tuff, especially when you have 30+ options to choose from. Let us know which ones peak your interest and we will give you a free sample. Pick the one you love the most or mix and match and create your new favorite treat.
Bring Jack The Dipper Home
Can't get enough of one or more of our flavors? Let us know and we will hand pack a pint of our ice cream to go. We pack it tight so you aren't getting some aery mess that leaves you wanting more. Unfortunately you won't have our warm waffle cones at home. Come back and see us soon.
Jack The Dipper Delivered
Craving a scoop but can't make it in? We've got you. Jack The Dipper is on DoorDash, so your favorite hand-dipped flavors, thick milkshakes, and sundaes can come straight to your door — no need to leave the couch. Tap "Order DoorDash" below, pick your treats, and we'll handle the rest. Same generous scoops, now delivered.
Drip Coffee + Espresso
Not only do we have the best ice cream in town, we also make incredible coffee drinks AND we don't empty your wallet like the coffee chain down the road. Unfortunately for you, it is very hard to leave our location without at least one scoop of ice cream as well. We do sell affogoto too!
Sodas, Floats, and More
Sugar rush make you thirsty? Pair your favorite ice cream with your favorite soda for a one-of-a-kind ice cream float or sip on one of our specialty glass bottle sodas. Saving the calories for more ice cream? We also sell bottled water!
Own Your Own Jack The Dipper
Love ice cream? Turn it into a business. For nearly 50 years, Jack The Dipper has been serving warm waffle cones and hand-dipped Hershey's ice cream across North Carolina and now you can bring that experience to your own community. No prior experience needed; our proven, easy-to-operate model and hands-on support team will teach you the rest.
- Trusted brand since 1976 with loyal fans and recipes behind you
- Low barrier to entry
- Premium product, built-in demand — exclusive Hershey's ice cream and our signature warm waffle cones
- Full support — training, marketing, operations, and exclusive territory rights
A Family Tradition Since 1976
For 50 years, Jack The Dipper has been North Carolina's favorite destination for hand-dipped ice cream and our signature warm waffle cones. With four locations across Waynesville, Sylva, Bryson City, and the recently opened Apex location, we're your local family ice cream parlor serving the Smoky Mountains and North Carolina.
What Makes Us Special:
- Made-to-Order Warm Waffle Cones (vanilla, chocolate, or cinnamon)
- 32+ Premium Hersheys Ice Cream Flavors
- Hand-Dipped the Old-Fashioned Way, with a smile
- Family-Owned & Operated Since 1976
- Fresh, Quality Ingredients
Whether you're a local looking for your favorite scoop or a visitor exploring the beautiful NC mountains, Jack The Dipper delivers the perfect treat. Our classic ice cream parlor atmosphere and commitment to quality have made us a Haywood County tradition. Visit any of our Western NC locations today and taste the difference that fresh, hand-dipped ice cream makes!
