Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Brings New Experience to Bluffton
Innovative ice cream parlor, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, has opened its doors in Bluffton, offering an exciting new approach to ice cream production. The store offers a tantalizing selection of yogurt, sorbet, and ice cream, allowing customers a unique customization experience down to the choice of toppings and the type of cone.
Located at 65 Towne Circle, Unit 65, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has extended hours on weekdays until 10 p.m. and even later closing times until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This caters to those with sweet tooth cravings even in the late hours of the night.
Customizable and Innovative Approach
This ice cream parlor’s unique feature lies in its customization process which is made easy with a periodic table-styled guide. For example, a customer who selects ice cream will have their choice labelled as ‘Ic’. In addition, they might select a brownie – labelled ‘Br’ – and hot caramel topping represented by ‘Cl’.
Prices for these custom-made desserts start from $6.55 for a small portion, reaching up to $17.89 for a quart size. The flexible size options range between small, medium, large, pints, and quarts. Besides the size and flavor versatility, the parlor also adds an exciting twist with waffle cones that can be blended into the ice cream or simply topped on the treat. A vast array of flavors, including seasonal ones, can be chosen from cream, yogurt, tart yogurt, oat, and almond coconut milks. They also offer no-sugar-added bases.
Addressing a Gap in the Market
Derek Cohen and Samantha Cain, the owners of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, were inspired to open the outlet due to a lack of late-night ice cream options and diverse variety in Bluffton. They saw an opportunity in their own community to fill this gap.
“Chill-N differentiates itself from traditional ice cream parlors by flash freezing the cream or milk we use right in front of you,” Cohen explained. “We provide a fresh product within minutes without additional preservatives found in traditional ice creams, resulting in a smoother and creamier texture.”
Upon entering the shop, customers are immediately greeted and then guided through the process of choosing the size of their treat before selecting their preferred base. Subsequently, customers can personalize their base with flavors such as chocolate, salted caramel, Dulce de leche, Nutella among others and up to 20 mix-ins of their choice. The entire process, including the flash freeze with liquid nitrogen, takes between three to five minutes.
Planned Expansions
Currently employing 15 staff, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has ambitious plans for the future. They intend to penetrate the Savannah market next year, with further expansions contemplated in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta markets.
