Vibe: 7/10 Service: 8/10…read moreValue: 8/10 Brownie batter ice cream: 9.7/10 Overall: 8.175/10 (4.09/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

When you first walk inside, you can tell it is easily a hit for the locals.Additionally, it is not…read moreto Loud besides the chatter inside. The service is pretty average, but good. Finally, the ice cream is great with fast service time, about two minutes.Additionally, it has many candies for any sweet tooth. Would come again in the future.

Don't let the little ice cream cart fool you, Birdsong serves some of the best ice cream we've had…read morein Bend. They keep things simple, offering just a handful of berry flavors made by blending creamy vanilla ice cream with real fruit instead of dozens of flavor options. We ordered the blueberry with the dairy vanilla base and the marionberry with the coconut-based vegan ice cream. I had the marionberry, and I was honestly blown away. It was incredibly creamy, packed with fresh berry flavor, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. My husband and my dad were just as impressed, and we all regretted ordering the small size because it was that good. One thing that really stood out was how thoughtful they were with the vegan option. They thoroughly cleaned the machine before making my coconut-based ice cream, which I really appreciated. It's a small detail that says a lot about how much they care. The person running the cart was very friendly and patient. If you're looking for a shop with 30+ flavors, this isn't it. They focus on doing a few flavors exceptionally well, and it absolutely pays off. We haven't stopped talking about this ice cream since our visit, and it's easily one of our favorite spots in Bend. We'll definitely be back!

Birdsong Ice Cream is one of the food carts at Podski that surprisingly sells New Zealand-style…read morereal fruit ice cream. I never expected to find this style of ice cream in Bend of all places! They even have a legitimate Little Jem ice cream mixer. Their menu is really simple, with only two types of base, one vegan, one dairy, and four different fruits. They offer two different sizes, but I'm not sure how much larger the regular is vs. the small. The little display in the front doesn't make the regular seem much larger. Perhaps they should actually display the volumes to make it clear? Regular, Vanilla Base, Marionberry ($8.50) - They use a really, really stretchy base here, stretchier than most ice creams that I've ever eaten, almost like it has mastic gum added. Other reviews mention they use Tillamook as the base, but I'm a little skeptical. Tillamook is certainly stretchy since they use guar gum as a stabilizer, but I can't recall it being quite that stretchy! I believe most other NZ real fruit ice cream places use sweet cream as the base to really allow the fruit flavors to shine, but Birdsong uses vanilla, which adds a delightful note that enhances rather than covers up the fruit. It's a complementary flavor and works very well together, although I personally still prefer having sweet cream only. The fruit is blended in very well so there aren't any icy pieces at all, with the only textural difference coming from a small bit of crunch from the seeds in the marionberries. It's otherwise a sweet, berry fruity dessert. I guess the one downside is that the portion size is kind of lacking for the price. I get more from the real fruit ice cream places in Seattle for cheaper, despite Seattle being much higher cost of living. (4/5) Birdsong serves a pretty decent representation of New Zealand real fruit ice cream, at least to my limited knowledge! It's certainly worth a try, if not just as a sweet frozen treat.

Absolutely phenomenal! Hands down, one of the best affogatos I've ever had--and that includes ones…read moreI've tried in Italy. I highly recommend pairing the honey lavender gelato with a shot of espresso--it's a flavor combination that's both bold and beautifully balanced. The shop itself is a candy lover's dream, packed with unique and nostalgic treats from around the world. Every corner offers a fun surprise. You can truly feel the joy and passion behind it--the owner created this place simply because he thought it would be fun, and it absolutely is! Top-notch service, an endless selection of global sweets, and the most delicious affogato I've tasted in years. This place is a must-visit!

Cravin's in Bend is the perfect candy store. I wandered in and was draw to the two dozen bulk candy…read moretubes, I looked down to find one of my favorite "sweets store staples": ziplock bags of bulk candy; in went the sour mini cola bottles. Then I wandered past epic niche character candies like Krabby Patties, Red Fox Animal Poo Cotton Candy, and gummy sushi setups. The back of the store amplified the original Willie Wonka movie on a big video board. The shop is stocked and tight, good that means more candy. There is ice cream and a chocolate/confections case. The girl working on the busty rainy Saturday was communicative and kind despite doing 4 things at once. This is a classic candy shop. Do you want to eat crickets? You can! But I'll settle for my colas. A Jones soda bottle cap was on the bench outside where I sat to write this review, the inside read, "you are worthy of good things." Cravin's made me believe that a little more. Thanks!

went to elly's ice cream to celebrate national personal victory day which i just found out about…read morethat morning and immediately took seriously i have 7 kids so usually dessert is a coordinated operation involving one large tub from the grocery store and a loose understanding of sharing but today i said no. today we honor victories. mine specifically line was long. like wrap-around, decisions-being-tested long. kids negotiating. someone asking for samples like it's a formal tasting. energy everywhere but the vibes stayed good. people committed. no one leaving the line. that's how you know i ordered the grizzly bear sundae for myself which felt like an important personal boundary $10 which made me pause for reflection but then i remembered it is literally national personal victory day and this thing delivered. huge. fully loaded. every bite doing something different. i sat down with it like i had earned it over the course of several years kids got their own stuff. chaos maintained. no major incidents staff handled everything like professionals. line moving. orders flying. no panic despite the clear ice cream surge left feeling like the holiday was properly observed might celebrate again next year if the council approves

We stopped in a couple times during our trip to Bend and we will definitely be back! The staff were…read morefriendly and it was a cute location inside of the grove. We tried the strawberry thyme sorbet and the vanilla and chocolate soft serve. They had a lot of options to select from and several toppings as well. We've been on the search for chocolate soft serve for a while now and we were happy to find it here!

I hired Kona Ice (Adela) last week for my baby shower. My guest was so excited and impress with…read moreshave ice on a baby shower. Kona Ice truck is so clean and very neat inside. No worries about dirty truck on your party. Adela personality is so great also she tries to give advice which flavor is good to get more excited your guest to try. I will hired her again for my kids party again my kids loves the idea and loves Adela for sure.

I tried Kona Ice when it was hot last Thursday, and Hines paid for all the snow cones going out for…read moreall the tenants of the Stoneridge Office Complex. A great way to beat the heat and have a treat at the same time. There are flavors out in the truck, but the blackboard also feature flavors that are available upon request. So you can ask the server to add it for you. I think there were over 25 to 30 flavors. I had the watermelon, lime and tiger's blood( this was the worst flavor), but watermelon and lime cannot be beat, and it was refreshing. The service was super sweet.

Our family was in there recently and the flavor variety was great! The girl with the long blond…read morehair was helpful and really good with the kids too!

I returned to Cuppa Yo for the second time this week! The raspberry yogurt was just as good as I…read moreremembered it, and my dining companions enjoyed their yogurt too. And who knew you could put a gummy frog on top of yogurt! We enjoyed the clean, bright atmosphere, and played the game of connect four that was at our table. I'm glad we stopped by.

Hot summer evening, I walked into Ben & Jerry's with one mission: find something cold and…read moreunforgettable. Ended up with two scoops in a cup--Ultraviolet (yep, that crazy purple one) and Salted Caramel. Price was $8.50, which is definitely on the higher side (especially when I know the same size goes for $7.50 in LA or even Yellowstone). Still, I can't complain--the flavors hit hard. Ultraviolet tasted like summer in a spoon--sweet, floral, slightly exotic. The salted caramel balanced it out with that creamy richness and just enough salty kick to keep it from being overly sweet. Together? Perfection. Service matters too. The girl at the counter was super sweet, quick, and clearly knew her stuff. That's the kind of energy you remember. There was also a guy behind the counter who looked like he could've helped earlier, but instead wandered a bit before starting a milkshake. Maybe that wasn't his role--but it stood out. The place itself? Classic Ben & Jerry's vibe--bright, fun, colorful. Outside seating with turquoise chairs gave me that relaxed, summer-night-in-town feel. Perfect spot to slow down and people-watch. So yeah, it's pricier than some spots, but when the ice cream is that good and the service leaves you smiling, it's 5 stars. I'd come back just for that Ultraviolet scoop.

Friendly , clean environment! Ice cream was excellent !(of course) The young man at the counter was…read moreso sweet and helpful. Will be coming back for ice cream and a walk around the Riverfront

My kids heard the yellow ice cream truck out front so they ran out side. The woman driving the…read moretruck saw my son and waved to him as she drove by him. She gave him a gesture that she was going to circle around the block and come back. My kids stood out there for an hour waiting for her to come back but she never did. Thanks Ziggy's!

Every time I rent with them it's wonderful! You can't go wrong with a good old ice cream truck and…read moresome good times that's for sure. I highly recommend them! Family owned as well which is always a bonus.