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Chaps Ice Cream is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Charlottesville, Virginia with all of the charm and fun of yesteryear! All of our ice cream is made onsite and we custom create flavors to fit every request or desire with a huge variety of toppings available. Chaps Ice Cream is available in the store (which has a great, classic 50’s ice cream parlor feel) and we also make ice cream to take home! Our fun-loving crew values our customers and takes pride in their work and creating a cozy, delightful experience. Need to take your event or special occasion to the next level? Ask us about serving our ice cream at your restaurant or special event! We would love to put smiles on your guest’s faces!
Retro setting for housemade ice cream & soda fountain classics plus breakfast & lunch with coffee.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 223 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 977-4139
Website: http://www.chapsicecream.com/
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Reviews
Food Lover
The apple pie and gingerbread ice cream flavors were both really good. The place itself is nicely decorated with a fun retro style, and it’s a cute spot downtown.
… moreMary Beattie
I have grown up here in Charlottesville and so had my boyfriend. Chaps has been one of our favorite places to go from day 1 with each other!! The service is always so kind and top notch!! Their new gingerbread flavor is amazing!!!
… moreAmelie Shifflett
Love this small little gem. Each ice cream is homemade and you can tell! The butter pecan is so delicious!
… moreSadaf Bana
The were patient and worked fast to get my order . They had great customer service and great ice cream would definitely recommend
… moreNancy
I found the ice cream quite enjoyable, if not for the large pieces of ice in it. The cherry vanilla and black raspberry flavours were particularly delicious and creamy.
During our visit, it was not busy. The staff seemed to be idle behind the counter and could have been more proactive. The establishment was dirty; the table and seating were full of used napkins and waffle cone debris, and there were no napkins at the tables, which was a bit disappointing.
… moreDuring our visit, it was not busy. The staff seemed to be idle behind the counter and could have been more proactive. The establishment was dirty; the table and seating were full of used napkins and waffle cone debris, and there were no napkins at the tables, which was a bit disappointing.
Alan Thompson
Chaotic, no sense of which end the line starts so everyone is just jumbled up. I was told by one employee to go to 1 end, then after I move there he then calls other customers back to that side in front of me. Every person coming in was confused about where to go to order. Just put a sign up. And they were out of oreo ice cream so after all that I didn’t get anything. I tried my daughter’s chocolate shake. It was good but not very thick, too liquidy.
… moreJohn Zangari
Such a gem of an ice cream shop. If you’ve never been here I implore you to check it out. The ice cream is simply delightful. I had the vanilla fudge and while I usually don’t like hard ice cream, it was still somewhat soft. It was kept as the perfect temperature for serving. The service is incredible here. The atmosphere transports you back to a simpler time. Highly recommend you give this place a try!
… moreChristopher Clay
I stopped in for a sweet treat to cool down and I am glad I did.
Amazing choice of flavors…
Amazing service.
Prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere gives off a retro dinner feeling.
The ice cream is fresh and delicious!
I had the Black Raspberry, and it was like heaven!
I will def be back!
… moreAmazing choice of flavors…
Amazing service.
Prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere gives off a retro dinner feeling.
The ice cream is fresh and delicious!
I had the Black Raspberry, and it was like heaven!
I will def be back!
Clayton & Cindy Putnam
February 26, 2024 – Enjoy fresh made ice cream with the “ Fonz on TV’s Happy Days” !
Over 20 ice cream flavors it’s a difficult decision.
Fun to look around this nostalgic ice cream shop, owner Tony Labua founded in 1985. One source mentions an Uncle who owned Chaps in 1963 in a different location. Currently UVA Professor Tami Kim owns Chaps ( since purchase in 2022).
My wife and I couldn’t resist this delicious ice cream after dinner. She usually orders some kind of chocolate creation. I opted for a strawberry milkshake with chocolate syrup !
, with chunks of strawberry !
Hey, I recall Bob Rose teaching us landscapes on tv in the 60’s & 70’s, over in the corner! You’ll notice a mock up Juke Box from the 50’s, behind the counter . . . Playing Beatles, Motown, and Ray Charles hits !
I highly recommend a walk, after that delicious ice cream from Chaps!
… moreOver 20 ice cream flavors it’s a difficult decision.
Fun to look around this nostalgic ice cream shop, owner Tony Labua founded in 1985. One source mentions an Uncle who owned Chaps in 1963 in a different location. Currently UVA Professor Tami Kim owns Chaps ( since purchase in 2022).
My wife and I couldn’t resist this delicious ice cream after dinner. She usually orders some kind of chocolate creation. I opted for a strawberry milkshake with chocolate syrup !
, with chunks of strawberry !
Hey, I recall Bob Rose teaching us landscapes on tv in the 60’s & 70’s, over in the corner! You’ll notice a mock up Juke Box from the 50’s, behind the counter . . . Playing Beatles, Motown, and Ray Charles hits !
I highly recommend a walk, after that delicious ice cream from Chaps!
Edwinn M
Literally the worst Ice Cream place in Virginia, hands-down. The ice cream tasted like nothing, got the Apple Pie and the Banana Cream Pie Ice Cream.
I asked if the apple pie ice cream had piece of actual apple pie in it, and he said, yes, most definitely, although it clearly didn’t look like it did. Got it and lo and behold, no pie pieces whatsoever. In fact, it didn’t taste anything like apple, or pie, or anything at all. Just sweet milk. I was confused.
The banana Cream Pie tasted also like sweet milk, no real flavors to speak of. Banana is a pretty distinct flavor, natural or synthetic, and even a trained chimp wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. The Ice Cream Waffle Cone was also pretty flavorless and underwhelming as well. Texture of Waffle Cone also sucks, and has no integrity. Cone turns to powder and crumbles after one nibble. Would only recommend to my Enemy.
The joke of a worker behind the counter, and you likely know who he is, sucks. Glad I don’t live in Charlottesville or else I’d personally get a petition to get this place shut down and boarded up.
… moreI asked if the apple pie ice cream had piece of actual apple pie in it, and he said, yes, most definitely, although it clearly didn’t look like it did. Got it and lo and behold, no pie pieces whatsoever. In fact, it didn’t taste anything like apple, or pie, or anything at all. Just sweet milk. I was confused.
The banana Cream Pie tasted also like sweet milk, no real flavors to speak of. Banana is a pretty distinct flavor, natural or synthetic, and even a trained chimp wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. The Ice Cream Waffle Cone was also pretty flavorless and underwhelming as well. Texture of Waffle Cone also sucks, and has no integrity. Cone turns to powder and crumbles after one nibble. Would only recommend to my Enemy.
The joke of a worker behind the counter, and you likely know who he is, sucks. Glad I don’t live in Charlottesville or else I’d personally get a petition to get this place shut down and boarded up.