Every beach town needs one dessert spot that turns a simple ice cream stop into an event, and in Myrtle Beach, that spot is The Dolly Llama. Bubble waffles, XL shakes, and a build your own creation menu that makes it very hard to order anything small.
What makes it different
This is not your average scoop shop. The bubble waffle cone is the whole draw here, a golden, crisp on the outside, pillowy on the inside waffle formed into a cone or bowl, then loaded with ice cream, sauces, and toppings piled high enough to need a fork before a spoon. The space itself is playful and colorful, built for the kind of dessert that photographs as well as it tastes.
The cookies and cream overload
This one lives up to its name. A cookies and cream base loaded with extra crushed cookies, drizzle, and toppings stacked well past what looks reasonable on a menu photo. Rich, sweet, and clearly built for sharing, though we did not share much of it.
The Dolly Llama signature waffle cone
The bubble waffle cone itself is worth the visit on its own. Warm, slightly crisp, with that distinct bubble texture that holds up under a serious amount of ice cream and topping weight without going soft too fast. It turns a regular cone into the actual centerpiece of the dessert instead of just a vehicle to eat it with.
A few practical tips
- It gets busy in the evenings, especially in peak beach season, so plan for a bit of a wait.
- Toppings are often served on the side so nothing gets soggy before you dig in, worth asking for if it is not automatic.
- Portions are generous, so splitting one between two people is a reasonable move if you are not going all in solo.
- They also do milkshakes and acai bowls if waffles are not your thing that day.
The Dolly Llama is the kind of stop that turns an after dinner walk into the highlight of the night. Between the cookies and cream overload and that signature waffle cone, it is an easy addition to any Myrtle Beach itinerary.
