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Top 17 Ice Cream Shops in Minnesota
Let’s kick off the weekend with Ice Cream 🍦
Minnesota boasts a delightful array of ice cream shops, each offering unique flavors and experiences. Here are 17 top ice cream destinations across the state:
Pumphouse Creamery (Minneapolis): Known for its commitment to local ingredients and inventive flavors like honey and cinnamon.
Sebastian Joe's (Minneapolis): A family-run creamery celebrated for its all-natural ice cream, including the popular Nicollet Avenue Pothole flavor—a blend of chocolate, caramel, fudge truffles, Heath bar chunks, and sea salt.
Bebe Zito (Minneapolis): Offers unique, homemade ice cream flavors such as Vietnamese coffee and honey buttered cornbread.
Milkjam Creamery (Minneapolis): Renowned for creative flavors like PB vs. Everybody (peanut-butter banana with Oreo chunks) and the eponymous Milkjam (caramelized goat, cow, and condensed milks).
Grand Ole Creamery (St. Paul & Minneapolis): As St. Paul’s first premium ice cream shop, it's famous for hand-rolled, malted waffle cones with a Whopper milk ball at the bottom.
Izzy's Ice Cream (St. Paul & Minneapolis): Offers 32 flavors ranging from classic to inventive, with the signature "Izzy scoop," a mini scoop atop the main one, allowing for flavor sampling.
Nelson's Ice Cream (Stillwater & St. Paul): Established in 1923, Nelson's serves generous portions with a choice of 43 flavors, maintaining its legacy as a beloved local institution.
Sweet Science Ice Cream (St. Paul): Known for all-natural, organic ice cream with flavors like sweet-corn blueberry and lemongrass ginger bark, now available at their Keg and Case Market location.
Love Creamery (Duluth): Offers a variety of handcrafted ice cream flavors, including options for those with dietary restrictions.
Bridgeman's (Duluth): A classic ice cream parlor offering a nostalgic experience with a wide range of flavors and sundaes.
Camp Creemee (Duluth): Known for its exceptional vanilla bean ice cream, offering a simple yet delightful menu that has garnered local acclaim.
Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour (Afton): As Minnesota's oldest ice cream parlor, dating back to 1913, Selma's offers a charming atmosphere and a wide selection of flavors.
Conny's Creamy Cone (St. Paul) is a seasonal favorite that offers a wide array of soft-serve flavors and classic treats like chili dogs.
MN Nice Cream (Minneapolis): Famous for its Instagram-worthy soft-serve cones adorned with edible glitter, cereal, and even entire donuts.
Treats (Minneapolis): Offers cereal-infused ice cream, blending childhood favorites into creamy delights for a unique dessert experience.
Sota Hot & Cold (St. Paul): Known for its Thai rolled ice cream, providing a unique and interactive dessert experience.
Cup and Cone (White Bear Lake): A third-generation soft-serve stand offering classic flavors and posting daily specials on Twitter.
Each of these establishments contributes to Minnesota's rich tapestry of ice cream experiences, ensuring that whether you're seeking classic flavors or adventurous creations, there's a spot to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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