Tucked on Gadsden Street, Stoplight Ice Cream & Deli is where neighbors come for scoops that taste like childhood and sandwiches made the old way — with care, and never in a hurry.
Our Story
Stoplight Ice Cream & Deli started as a simple idea: give the folks in Chester a place where a cold scoop of handmade ice cream and a properly made deli sandwich could sit side by side on the same tray. No pretense. Just good food and a warm welcome.
We source local ingredients when we can find them, keep our ice cream batches small so every flavor holds its character, and slice our deli meats thick because that's just the right way to do it. Whether you're pulling into the parking lot after a long week or stopping by on a Tuesday afternoon, we want you to feel at home.
Why Stop In
It's not just what we serve — it's how we serve it.
Every flavor churned fresh in-house, so you taste the difference quality makes in every scoop.
Sliced and assembled each morning. No shortcuts, no stale bread — just honest deli food.
We're your neighbors. This is a place where everyone knows your name and your usual order.
No reservation needed. Just walk in, pick your spot, and let us take care of the rest.
Gallery
The vibe, the flavors, the moments — captured right here in Chester.
Find Us
170 Gadsden St
Chester, SC 29706
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Ready?
Whether it's a quick sandwich at lunch or an evening of ice cream with the family, we'll have a seat for you at 170 Gadsden Street.
