Our Story

Started in 2017, but The Chill Spot has ice cream roots that run deeper than that. In 2015, one of the original owners, Nikki, bought Grammy B's Ice Cream in Corolla and started scooping ice cream while bringing smiles to vacationers from all over. I (Ryan) worked in an ice cream shop for several years in my teens and promised myself early on that I would one day own my own. After living and working in New Zealand for a year, I started in 2016 with a mobile ice cream business called “Ryan's Real Fruit Ice Cream” which was inspired by a unique New Zealand style ice cream. A mutual friend of ours introduced Nikki and I, and casual small talk led to ice cream talk, which led to talk of goals and dreams, which ultimately led to a merger of the two businesses under a new name and a new mindset: The Chill Spot. Since then, we have operated several successful seasons. In 2020, Nikki went on to start his own home inspections company, and I took over as the sole owner. We appreciate all of you for being a part of our ice cream story and we look forward to seeing you soon!


Ryan Riley - owner 

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

Favorite Flavor: Cookies n Cream

 
 

Summer 2023 Staff

Emma Fisher

Hometown: Farmville, VA

Favorite Flavor: Raspberry Sorbet w/ a lil fudge

Sarah Dilling

Hometown: Gardner, MA

Favorite Flavor: Double Fudge Brownie w/ MORE FUDGE

Kolbie Krempges

Hometown: Mount Vernon, MO

Favorite Flavor: Birthday Cake

Sude Saraç

Hometown: Istanbul, Türkiye

Favorite Flavor: Cookie Dough ice cream with caramel and peanut butter sauce

Birgen Schmidt

Hometown: Bozeman, MT

Favorite Flavor: Cookies n’ Cream w/ some fudge and oreo crumbles

Simay Tokcan

Hometown: Istanbul, Türkiye

Favorite Flavor: Peach