The Charmery In Baltimore Named One of Best Ice Cream Shops In U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD — As heat and humidity wilt the state, there's no better way to enjoy summer than by indulging in an icy, sweet treat.

And the best place to cool off is at one of the 40 best ice cream shops in the U.S., which includes a Baltimore venue.

The Charmery, located at 801 W. 36th St. in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, was recently named among the country's top ice cream shops by Thrillist.

The artisanal ice cream shop was the only one from Maryland to make the list compiled by the food, drink, travel and entertainment magazine.

"David and Laura Alima opened their dream ice cream shop The Charmery in 2013 and have since grown it to include a factory and event space, as well as more locations in the suburbs. Flavors here are incredibly creative, socially conscious, and rotate often. Some mainstays include the locally inspired and fudgey Maryland Mud and salty-sweet Old Bay Caramel, and one-offs have been an ice cream to celebrate Pride, the savory Baked Ricotta Orange, and Fear Factory flavors every Halloween (Pickled Onion Sorbet, anyone?) Needless to say, the Alimas churn humor and whimsy into everything they do," the magazine wrote.

The Charmery also as a Towson location at 6807 York Road; plus sites at 6000 Merriweather Drive, #185B in Columbia, and a Federal Hill location at 46 East Cross St. in Baltimore.

While it tries new flavors, the shop always has these on hand: Maryland Mud, Tell Tale Chocolate, Malty Vanilla Chip, Pure Vanilla, Salty Caramel, Old Bay Caramel, Mint Mountain, plus one or two Vegan flavors, the company website said.

Of its 40 best rankings, Thrillist said: "These ice cream shops represent everything that is well and good: new-wave artisan shops challenging the very notion of what should be placed on a cone (or stick, or between cookies), old-school parlors learning new tricks, boozed-up scoops, plant-based creameries, and much more. So grab a napkin. It’s going to be a glorious mess."