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    Besame

    4.6 (93 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Jessica M.

    We tried the triple sampler with the following flavors: 1) Over the rainbow - vanilla bean ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and Sheena's signature snickerdoodle cookies 2) Banana pudding - vanilla bean ice cream with fresh bananas and mini vanilla wafers 3) Painted black - Horlick's sweet malted milk ice cream with crushed Oreos and chunks of gooey brownies The triple sampler portion is rather generous. I shared with my two young daughters and struggled to finish. Our favorite was the painted black which is not surprising. Most kids love Oreos and brownies. "Over the rainbow" has a light blue color and we thought the snickerdoodle cookie flavor was too strong. The "banana pudding" ice cream had plenty of bananas which is normally a good thing. However, these bananas were very frozen and did not have a good texture.

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    Brooke D.

    Recently got to try out this place and I have to say that I was pretty disappointed. I got the mint chip ice cream which also had cookie dough in it and it tasted like straight up mint leaves. Not good at all. My friend got a coffee flavored ice cream and it wasn't very good either. Super overpriced and they have not mastered their flavors in my opinion.

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    Julie K.

    The ice cream was incredible I never tasted anything like it. We ordered Over the rainbow. The chunks of snickerdoodle cookie. Ans Strawberry Wild Service was excellent

    Cam H.

    I've been hearing about this place for a while and was so glad to finally try it! It's located in a cute food truck area, which makes it super convenient to grab dinner nearby and then stop here for dessert. I loved how unique the flavors were, definitely not something you can find anywhere else. I tried three flavors: mango sticky rice, banana pudding, and earl grey. The earl grey was my favorite. It was so rich, creamy, and perfectly aromatic, just like sipping a cup of tea. The mango sticky rice was also memorable, with real bits of rice for texture, and my friends couldn't stop raving about the banana pudding. Service was quick, and the owner was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back!

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    Bhagyashree B.

    Yumm yummy ice cream with such fresh flavors! This food truck is located at the Meanwhile brewery and serves the most decadent scoops of ice cream, perfect especially on a warm, sunny day.

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    Christina H.

    Bésame has officially claimed the title of my favorite ice cream spot in Austin. Their flavors are both complex and familiar, offering a blend of nostalgia and sophistication. With so many options to choose from, it was tough to decide! I ultimately went with a cookies-and-cream twist, The Painted Black, which not only had crumbled Oreos, but also brownie bits and it did not disappoint!! I also managed to sneak a few bites from around the table and absolutely loved the Banana Pudding and one of the flavors of the week involving cheesecake and raspberries. Pints are available for sale on-site, and if you become a fan, you can sign up for their weekly texts to stay updated on limited-edition flavor drops

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    Minh D.

    I normally dont like super sweet dessert, I like it moderately sweet so you can taste the other flavors other than sugar in the dish. Besame is exactly that, the banana pudding is their special of the month of June is soo tasty. They have banana pieces and cookies bits in there - somehow they are not overly sweet and the ice cream is perfectly creamy, not too icy or milky. I'd love to come back :) I might rank this as good as Lick's or slightly better :)

    Banana Pudding Ice Cream
    Michelle Y.

    My best friend has been raving about this place, so of course I had to try and... it exceeded my expectations! I ordered the Banana Pudding ice cream and Damn Good Chocolate. The banana pudding tastes exactly like your favorite banana pudding but in ice cream form. It was light and not overly sweet. I loved the added texture of the vanilla wafers. You essentially get either a chunk of vanilla wafers or fresh banana in every bite! The damn good chocolate might just be the best chocolate ice cream I've had in a hot minute. It's super rich and silky. Just as decadent as the menu describes. Overall, the ambience in this area is great. I didn't realize the ice cream truck was located in a food truck park. There were a lot of picnic tables where you could find a seat for a large group. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors.

    Sanket K.

    I bookmarked this place and then decided to go. I didn't realize it was at Meanwhile brewery! It was a Friday evening and Meanwhile was packed so parking was hard to get. But a little patience and we found one. Besame has some really cool flavors. It seems every flavor has some added texture which makes the ice cream all the more enjoyable. Prices are fair. We got the trio so we could try more flavors. We got Over the rainbow, mint cookie monster and London fog. I'd say the ice cream is a tad too sweet for my liking but it is delicious. Two of us couldn't finish it all. London Fog was my winner. I could eat that all day! London Fog - Silky earl grey ice cream with wildflower honey meringue kisses & ribbons of blueberry & coriander coulis. Over the Rainbow - A delightful blend of creamy ice cream with colorful sprinkles and snickerdoodle cookies. Mint Cookie Monster - Creamy mint ice cream with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces.

    Karen C.

    The ice cream truck concept is super cute. Plenty of parking and bench table seating nearby.

    Stephanie W.

    One of my top spots in Austin for ice-cream, Besames ice cream has unique flavors and an unoverwhelming menu with just the right amount to choose from. The texture of the ice cream is thick, chewy and creamy like I like it! I love their painted rainbow ice cream.

    Mango Sorbet, Strawberry, Banana Pudding, Easter Egg, Painted Black, Key Lime Pie
    Alex G H.

    All the flavors I tried were amazing and refreshing! My personal favorites has to be the mango sorbet because of how surprisingly creamy it was for a sorbet and the painted black for it's creaminess and toppings of brownies and oreos!

    Dee F.

    We found the Besame food truck at Meanwhile Brewing. We got the one that had three flavors so we can try several. Ordering was easy, and we got our order quick! Everything was delicious! We want to go back to try different flavors. There are different flavors every day!

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    7 months ago

    Flavors were fantastic and folks were friendly. Truly fresh ingredients and ideas. Definitely going back.

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    8 months ago

    Best ice cream ever. Would highly recommend stopping by if you get a chance. Tried 3 different things, all were a 10/10.

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    Ice cream is amazing and staff are friendly !!! If you're in the area they are highly recommended !

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    8 months ago

    Such a treat! I loved my experience here, the ice cream and service were off the charts! Highly recommend.

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    Fantastic flavor and the owners are very sweet... great experience...Support local businesses

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    Amazing ice cream! Amazing people! Amazing attitude! We love this business and hope they're around for ever!

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    Ask the Community - Besame

    Any gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free options?

    Hey there, yes we have multiple flavors with no added gluten/wheat, none of our ice cream base contains eggs (some flavors have curds/baked goods with eggs), some flavors are egg free. None of our signature flavors contain nuts. We do make… 

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