Would I drive 30 minutes to get scoop ice cream somewhere? Absolutely not. Do I drive 35 minutes to…read moreget soft serve at Cup and Cone? On the regular. Call me a soft serve snob because well, I am. It just hits different. Cup and cone? It just hits different. Rich, creamy, milky, grade A soft serve. I'm a basic vanilla guy however I've tried other flavors and their dole whip. All fire. You can also dip your soft serve. On a different occasion when it was too hot outside I did a cherry dip. Melted like crazy under the dip but still fire and I'd do it again. Haven't tried their food but it always smells good. Should you give any and all the above a shot? Absolutely. Drive across town at rush hour hating your life in traffic? Worth it. The location? Small lot, street parking options, the cutest little stand you could ask for with a few benches to the side. I love it. Spring and summer will eventually be here, do yourself a favor and go treat yourself at cup and cone.

Decided to try this place out because of them being voted the best ice cream in the country…read more.. Sadly I was a little disappointed. It was a little on the bland side. I wasn't amazed by the taste. Definitely not worth waiting in line for.... However, on the plus side. The portion for a large cup of twist ice cream was impressive and the amount of cookie dough toppings for $0.73 was great. I will give them credit for that. Price for what I got was a total of $5.09. Which is good price for the amount of ice cream I received. Overall I don't think they lived up to their hype. But if you want a big portion of decent ice cream for good price, give it a try. They do have outdoor seating and a small parking lot.

Ben Neumann has been around for about 10 years. If you love a variety of pies this is your place…read more My favorites are the thaw and serve and many have a pretzel crust or a cookie crust. Most are seasonal and I'm glad it's fruit pie time. I recently got the Margarita pie. Two of us go through it in 3 days. Nothing better to do than eat pie all weekend, especially these. My other favorite is the tiger striped chocolate cream. He does savory and also hand pies if you want to sample or eat it on the spot. He started a variety of ice creams, too. All your ordering is on line then you arrange a pick up time. So get on the list. He has set up his garage for all the sales. If you ever want a pie in your face, better hope it's from here.

Amazing! I am so glad we found Ben the Baker ... although I'm afraid my husband will turn into a…read moreregular and I'll turn into a whale! We started with the Key Lime. And we need to try the savory pies too. (The ice cream is to die for too.)

This weekend I had an Oreo milkshake at the 7th street location. It was soooooo good. Went to the…read moremaplewood location this week to hopefully have the same experience. It was terrible. I ordered 2 Oreo milkshakes and nochos and cheese. My total easy $32!!!!!!! The milkshakes had NO Oreo in them, they were just vanilla shakes with chocolate in the cup. I'll never go back. And can't help but feel I was over charged.

Went to Vietnam Star Restaurant next door and discovered this hidden underrated gem. If you like…read morefrozen treats they have you covered. They have as many flavors as Izzy's had and many are unique to Mexico. This is the place to go when you want something new and different to try. There are so many things to try. Been here 3 times each very good and delicious. I only wish each flavor had explanation of what it was in English too. They are more than willing to answer questions and give sample tastes. Give this place a try we want to keep them around for ever. Kids love it too!!!

Let me preface this review by saying, I love barbeque…read more So not too long ago, I was mulling around White Bear Lake on lunch break and out of the 80's suburban regularity CG Hooks appeared. I knew as soon as I saw it from the Taco Johns parking lot that this CG Hooks and I had a date with destiny. For there has always been a great dilemma in this Northern clime of where to find good barbeque and I thought I had found it. Alas, my experience with CG Hooks the next week was mixed at best. What attracts the senses to good barbeque is always the scent of smoking brisket and indeed, that is what caught my attention. In front of the unassuming restaurant is a large smoker from which emits that dark meaty fragrance that lures in the passersby. This is how CG Hooks makes its initial impression to me, all of which seemed good. After taking a look at the menu, I was encouraged by the selection. So, I ordered a beef brisket sandwich with my favorite fixins: baked beans and corn bread. Then comes the bad; I was surprised after getting the total which came closer to $20 than I really feel comfortable with for just lunch. I tried to comfort myself by saying the portions waiting for me in the little bag I clutched must be huge. But then, just another disappointment; the beans were in a container I normally associate with condiments and the cornbread was closer to a cookie than a muffin in size. The brisket was good, but there just wasn't much there. To be fair, they made me a sandwich which, isn't really on the menu because I was getting takeout. Overall the taste was decent, portions small and price high. I intend to visit again and eat in to see if my experience is any better, but for now I cannot rate ye high, CG Hooks.

Absolutely awful! Never going back. This place is a shit show. The price doesn't match the little…read moreamount of food I actually got. It was way to expensive. I had to wait for 45 unbearable minutes and when I asked where my food is they said "oops it was in the back the whole time" they thought it was funny I thought I'm starving and I have been waiting FOR 45 MINUTES , some of the girl employees were talking and screaming for everyone to hear. Personally for me it wasn't a good experience. I am very sad because I have gone before and nothing was wrong. The food was also really discusting this time.

My first visit and I doubt I'll go back. I thought it was a little odd that we walked into an empty…read moreshop and no one came out of the back when we entered but the attendant respondent when I rang the bell at the register. She looked very annoyed at being called and that made us feel uncomfortable. I asked if they had sample cups to try flavors. She said no. She also said "I don't know what to tell ya" when I asked how do we know which flavor to buy if I've never had. For context, I'm accustom to being provided sample cups or tasters of the special flavors at ALL other ice cream and froyo palors I wanted to try something new but this place doesn't offer samples like other parlors. I decided not to try them. My friend did try it and said it wasn't good. The flavors are mild tasty like sugary water. The attendant was rude AND the froyo was terrible. Not for me.

I had not been here in years, and last night was not a good experience. The place was flooded with…read morescreaming kids and the ones in front of me were licking their fingers and wiping the spouts of the soft serve machines. The only employee working looked like he hated his life. Felt gross when I left. Will not be going back.

I love this ice cream shop so much. The first 3 years or so I've been coming here I had NO idea it…read morewas considered keto/no sugar added/sugar free ice cream. I just really enjoyed the consistency of their ice cream and thought it was pretty affordable. Now that I know it's a specialty ice cream place--it's definitely affordable for what they offer and in comparison to other places. All the workers are really friendly as well and it's very colorful inside. The place is upbeat and fun. I've never bought anything else from here but I come back every time I want ice cream!!

Absolutely divine! The keto ice cream at this shop is a game-changer for anyone on a low-carb diet…read more The flavors are rich and satisfying without any guilt. Plus, the paleo & keto friendly baked goods are a delightful bonus. Guy behind the counter was friendly & answered my questions with patience. There is plenty of parking in the cozy neighborhood where this shop is located at. A must-try for anyone craving a guilt-free indulgence! 5 stars all the way!

Orso Bianco is a cozy little gelato spop located in downtown White Bear. This place is Incredible…read more I went with their Signature flavor White Chocolate. All I gotta say is wow. Amazing flavor and texture. Great treat for the summer heat MN has been having. Be sure to stop in and bring the family with ya :)

Stopped by this cute spot after visiting Marketfest and man, was it scrumptious! I had a gelato…read morewith caramel and nuts (can't remember the exact name, but it was so good). Creamy, sweet, nutty.... just really hit the spot. My friend got the caramel and let me try it... delish! It's a cute little spot tucked away in downtown WBL, and when we arrived, there wasn't a line. But by the time we were leaving, there was a line out the door (clearly a popular place!). The gal who helped us was friendly and even shared her favorite flavor. I love when staff are engaging with customers. Also, the wafer on top of the gelato? Loved it. Such a nice little detail and it was yummm-O! There's no indoor seating, but they do have some outdoor tables and benches. Definitely making it a point to visit again before the end of summer!

My 4 year old and I just finished the funnest day I've ever had in a mall. He was so well behaved,…read moreI decided to give him an extra treat on the way out. That boy LOVES ice cream!! I watched these guys stay busy with a continuous line as we passed them multiple times over the 4 hours we were here. I have to say, I'm impressed! It was the end of that day and they still whipped that ice cream up with as much as energy as they probably would have at the beginning of their day (dang that has to be a work out to do that all day long!!) With only 2 ice plates (or whatever you call those things), the line moves a bit slow. But the entertainment makes it worth the wait. Was I impressed? Mmm...it was as stellar tasting tasting as Ben & Jerry's or some of the gourmet handcrafted ice cream shops around the cities but the cool flavors, the visual appeal and watching them make it - and good customer service- gets my 5 stars. And my little one? Ohh he freakin' loved it!!!

Cute little rolled ice cream place in the middle of maple wood mall, good service always very…read morefriendly when I stop by. They have punch cards once filled you get free icecream. Love this place

This strip mall might be the only corner of North Oaks where you won't be chased away by guard…read moredogs. With that in mind, it is a pleasant surprise that this is such a homey, welcoming-feeling ice cream joint. The ice cream I got was truly amazing; I got a double-dip with Peanut Butter Swirl and brownie-something. Super good combination, and I wound up getting a pint of the Peanut Butter swirl to take home. It had such strong peanut flavor and aroma, I'm really impressed! They also serve 1919 root beer on tap which is awesome. Apparently it's all homemade ice cream, and it certainly has that flavor to it in the most positive way. I am going to be sad when my pint of Peanut Butter Swirl is depleted. I will return for more, no question.

In-house creamery, on-site made ice cream - 5 stars!…read more If any of you have read my reviews of ice cream shops, you know that I love dairy and I love, love, love in-house craft ice cream! You really can't beat the quality. And you can definitely taste the difference. This isn't mass produced Kemps or Cedar Crest factory ice cream - it's the real deal. I checked out Big Dipper after grabbing some sushi nearby. I stumbled across them while driving out of the big mall area. I'm glad I was paying attention. What a find! I ordered a cup of chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Yum! I'm jealous that I don't have a creamery near my home in the Anoka area. Thumbs up! -Maxx

My company had sponsored ice cream day for a company event. They have a big menu of flavors. This…read moreice cream truck is big, like a food truck. They'll come out to any location and cater any size party. There was a line to put in an order but it went by quick. Scoop of ice-cream in cup or cone, that easy and delicious.

Came across their truck at India Fest. Let me tell you the scoop on their ice cream. Sure it's…read morepricey, but what isn't anymore? I'd say it's worth the price for their delicious ice cream and freshly made cones. The nostalgic sweet scent of freshly made waffle cones always brings a smile to my nose. You cannot pass on the aroma of rich blend of browned butter and caramelized sugar to just leave with a cup. I enjoyed a scoop of Lemon Cake Crunch and Butter Pecan. I'll see you at the next event!