I stopped by after lunch and decided to give this place a try. It's located behind Tous Les Jours bakery and across from Mission BBQ. You order at the walk-up window, and there are a few outdoor seats if you'd like to enjoy your ice cream there. They have a huge selection of flavors...so many that it was almost overwhelming! The girl at the window was incredibly friendly and patient, and she happily let me sample a flavor to make sure I liked it before ordering. I went with the Cold Brew Brownie ice cream in a waffle cone, and it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of their flavors. read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Cold brew brownie (took couple licks already ) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Located off of route 40, Bruster's is a solid spot for ice cream. There's a lot of options and they always have dairy-free options available too. They have all sorts of cones and cup options and the service has always been kind every time I've gone. They also let you get tasters before you make the all important decision of picking your flavor. They run promotions pretty much all the time, so I'd recommend subscribing to their social media so you're in the loop for these. They're legit deals - free cones, BOGO, etc for customer appreciation. Just bear in mind, it's off the highway and they're located in a small building with 2 benches, so there's not too much seating there if you were trying to eat there. I would totally recommend if you're in mood for a sweet treat! read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Overall: cute mostly outdoor ice cream shop, large portion sizes, fair prices, delicious and rich flavors, some dairy free options It's mostly outdoors. There are only a couple of benches to sit. I'm not sure if their set up is the most efficient, but their ice cream is great. I wish they had a way to get a single scoop. Their smallest options are two scoops. I also wish their kids deal could be applied with a dairy free ice cream too and not just chocolate and vanilla because one of my kiddos can't have dairy. read more

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First time trying but have seen them all over my social media timeline. It's a walk up window but totally covered. Seating inside and right on the outside. Had to try the advertised flavors that piqued my visit, Southern Banana Pudding and Jamaican me crazy (taste like almond joy). Both were delicious. Staff was friendly and courteous. They have a rewards club and you get $3 off for joining. read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Small Cup comes with two scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This is hands down my favorite ice cream in the area. It's the right price point compared to some other bougier shops and the flavors are amazing! The flavors are made daily and change on maybe a weekly basis. They will get you as many samples as you want, but the big difference with this place is that you order at a window and can't see the flavors sitting out like most scoop shops. I think it is kept fresher that way because all the ice cream is in the back in metal containers like real gelato is kept. The quality is great. You can taste the freshness and care for the mix ins. Depending on the time of year/time of night the line can get long, but it never takes too long to get to the front or get your ice cream. Every time I go is a new adventure. I couldn't even tell you my favorite flavors, but every time I go I have a new favorite. Go to brusters. It's the best! read more

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Great ice cream, served by a patient and friendly staff, in generous portions! The seating is limited but convenient and very pleasant for a short stay. The flavor options offer something for just about any ice cream lover and choosing the ones to combine is the only difficulty that you may run into. Definitely worth the drive out from the city. read more

I didn't know they opened a Buster's Ice Cream in Ellicott City, but man I am a big fan. It has a large variety of flavors which is essential for any top tier ice cream stop. When we arrived, it's a window only store, and a small cup was just under 6 dollars. The staff was very nice and patient with each person despite the line which is something I appreciate, no one felt quite rushed. There are a few benches for you to sit and enjoy your ice cream but it's all entirely outdoors (there is a roof over the patio area set up). Also they have a promo for free ice cream for small kids (around 2-3 years old I would guess) based on height. I was able to flavor 3-5 different flavors before I ordered. I enjoyed each sample I tried. I got a small cup with 2 flavors, one graham cracker and one cheesecake. The small did not feel like a small ice cream, they did not hold back on their scoops which I appreciate. I truly enjoyed both flavors I tried. The graham cracker had these delightful salted chocolate chunks in them. The cheesecake was my personal favorite. The thick crust of the cheesecake in the ice cream added a very nice texture. If you only want to get one flavor, I would recommend getting a pint rather than a cup for only about 1.50 more. Would be back for more ice cream! read more

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My kids love the ice cream here. It can be long lines but the lines move pretty quickly. The parking can be tricky when it gets crowded but there are extra spaces in the back. It is great for a summer night out for ice cream but in colder months, it can be too cold to sit outside. read more

This ice cream is creamy and delicious! Just like the sign says, "real ice cream made fresh daily". Not exactly sure when this location opened but so happy we were able to stop by for a sweet treat. The texture is silky smooth with the perfect balance of sweet and rich flavor. I especially loved the Strawberry ice cream. We'll certainly be back! read more

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This was my first time going here but everytime I drive by it's always packed. Now I see why! It's sooooo good, such unique flavors, i loved the Graham central station! The place has this little garage door that you walk into to order and it's so cute and cozy! Will be perfect to have it operational in winter too! Definitely will be going back, so glad it's so close to home! read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Graham central station, cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This was a nice experience. We stopped by Bruster's after a quick lunch with our kids. It was packed, but the service was pretty quick. My kids got ice cream, my husband got a shake and I got a sorbet. Honestly, it was so hot out that everything started melting pretty quickly. I wish there was an indoor option. Either way, it was delicious, and I would definitely go again. read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This is one of the best ice creams I've ever had! Service is great, and I enjoyed every bite of the sundae that I ordered! Will be back again! :) read more

Good every time, hope have more space to sit, but they never disappoint, the ice cream is so good

An ideal depiction of ice cream bliss. Bruster's Real Ice Cream is a down to earth "classic" ice cream parlor. Expect simple, recognizable flavors made fresh and absolutely rich and creamy, as classic ice cream should be. Their metal benches and red and white decor give a somewhat nostalgic feeling of an ice cream parlor I went to when I was a child, and now having a daughter of my own, I expect this place to give her some formative memories. Bruster's has a "if you're short enough, you get free ice cream" policy. My 2-year old was able to get her first ice cream cone, for free and which she proudly consumed with gusto. My wife and I got their peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, with little delicious chunks of mini peanut butter cups hidden among the nutty ice cream base. It was extremely satisfying. I'm a sucker for ice cream, and while I've recently found myself drawn to "new style" ice cream with unusual flavors and serving styles, there is something appealing about a scoop of tried and true chocolate by a staff of cheerful servers. When it's hot outside and I need a cool treat, Bruster's Real Ice Cream is on the top of my list for delicious desserts and making memories. read more

Ice cream makes everything better so why not check out Bruster's! I'm glad they are expanding. This location has the same options as the others. It is located off Route 40/Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City. I like how it has outdoor seating covered for those days you want to stay in the shade to hide from the sun or rain. My favorite is an old school ice cream sundae. I mean the vanilla with all the works of toppings is always satisfying! Don't fret if you pull up and it's packed. The staff is quick and gets the orders taken and ready at the pick up window. If you decide to walk away or go near your car, they have a loud speak to call out your name when your order is ready. While this is available, I don't encourage this so the orders can get out and moving. A plus for me is they have dog options! So for you dog owners, take your pup and treat you both to some good ice cream! read more

If you're an ice cream lover, Bruster's in Ellicott City is a must-try! Their ice cream is absolutely delicious with tons of flavor options, including some fun, seasonal flavors unique to the area. We tried the strawberry matcha flavor, which is specific to Ellicott City's Korea Town. It was the perfect mix of creamy, fruity, and just the right amount of matcha -- seriously, so good. We also love that they offer waffle bowls, which are the perfect way to enjoy your ice cream (because who doesn't love a waffle cone upgrade?). The line was pretty long, but totally worth it once you get your hands on that sweet, creamy goodness. Even though they were super busy, our order was spot-on, and the service was great. The price is very reasonable for the generous portions they serve. We can't wait to go back and try more flavors -- definitely one of our favorite ice cream spots! read more

Instagram listed Bruster's Real Ice Cream grand opening today at this location. I was attracted to their menu featured online, stating "Real Ice Cream Made Here Every Day" as well as the Spin The Wheel deal. I decided to support a local business and visit this establishment. There is outdoor seating for their customers. I was met with a lukewarm reception at the 'Order Here' counter. I mentioned that I saw their business on social media "Instagram" and was interested in the 'Spin The Wheel' game. The employee stated that I had to buy something first before playing the 'Spin The Wheel' game. I ordered the 'banana split', and was directed to the 'Pick Up Here' counter. Another employee met me at the 'Pick Up Here' counter. I inquired about the 'Spin The Wheel' game, and the initial first employee stated out loud "Oh, I forgot". My response, "we just spoke to each other, less than thirty (30) seconds ago. The second employee brought over the 'Spin The Wheel' game, and I the opportunity to play the game and won the following prize: 'Free Kids' Cup'. Please note the Manager/Franchisee Signature and Store # was provided on the coupon. I was finally presented with my banana split that contained the following flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry along with a pretzel stick. I partially consumed the banana split on their bench. I couldn't help observe the different customer service provided to other patrons. Customers were offered the opportunity to play the 'Spin The Wheel' game prior to ordering at the 'Order Here' counter. That observation of their variance of customer service left a bad taste in my mouth. I didn't like the inconsistent customer service. The banana split was fine. I liked the banana split. The staff needs additional training regarding customer service. I didn't feel valued as a first time customer. read more

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Yummy ice cream and the best repurposing of a Jiffy Lube ever. Nana pudding scoop with a scoop of graham as a backer was a win!

Fresh made ice cream you cannot go wrong. The waffle cone tastes like a sugar cookie add ice cream and you have perfection

Went to Brusters as a surprise for grandkids. Had heard they were just open and wanted to try them out. The staff was extremely pleasant, helpful and efficient. Hope in the future they have the opportunity to add a bit more outdoor seating, but the constraints of the location may be an issue. The ice cream was terrific and the portions are huge. Wishing them much success and we WILL be back! read more

This is the most disgusting ice cream shop I have ever gone to. It must have been a bad night but the worker there was very rude. She came up to us as if we were bothering her when we waited to take our order, because she was in the back talking to her friend and on the phone laughing. And then we get our order and there is no one there and she is taking 10+ minutes and she is scraping the bottom of the ice cream while talking and spitting over it. 20 minutes later we finally get our ice cream and it was scrappy and had ice crystals and told us it is old ice cream. They had my business for a few years but this is my last and final time coming here. read more

Didnt I tell you about this place yet? We just found it about two weeks ago, and have been here twice already! There's lot's of parking, though the driveway down the side feels a bit narrow. You order and pay at one walk-up window and pickup at the next. It get's pretty busy, and they keep it moving along. Plenty of flavors of real ice cream, including some vegan oatmilk flavors! We have had coconut, vegan mint chip, and even a spumoni-like dish i asked for with fresh loaded pistachio, cherry vanilla with cherry pieces, and chocolate with chocolate chunks. Mmmmmm. No seating, but people are comfortable standing around chatting with friends and neighbors. We drove straight home, and were able to save a little for the freezer :-). They do sell pints, too. read more

A fairly new Ice Cream Shop on Route 40 Korea Town area right in the center of it all. The interior, if you could call it that, is quite simple. Red and white dominant colors with a few holed red painted metal park benches dotted around inside the garage door open or covered area. This spot is mostly takeout only and has just the window going on for ordering and picking up. When a few peers and I came on labor day weekend Sunday at around 4pm the wait in line before ordering was approximately 20 minutes. I suspect that wait line to drop off in the near coming future when the recency of the shop dies down and it isn't labor day weekend. The flavors are mostly your standard flavors which is great for a small shop like this, but there are some notably different ones like Rose flavored with Basil Seeds titled "Fulado". I was hoping for a strong solid base because of the simple flavors, so I asked for a taste of their vanilla ice cream to get a solid view point on the taste & texture of the ice cream. The first notable point is that even though the ice cream is a hard scooped ice cream, the texture is closer to soft serve than actual hard ice cream like ben & jerry's or Tillamook. The ice cream melted a bit too quickly both in my mouth and in the cups they were served in for my liking. The flavor of the Vanilla taste itself was also minimal, no noticeable woody floral vanilla taste and mostly just their standard sweet cream base flavor. Things were looking grim for this shop. Nevertheless, among my peers and I we tasted five flavors: Black Raspberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Salted Caramel Toffee, Deep Dish Apple Pie, and New York Cheesecake. The flavors were done really well. Coffee Chocolate Chip was not sweet and very coffee forward aside from the chocolate chips which are more like thinner shards closer to straciatella method from gelato of getting chocolate chip. Black Raspberry was not super sweet and balanced well with the tartness, the blackberry flavor is slightly artificial but mostly tastes real. Salted Caramel Toffee I wish was just slightly saltier but for the most part balanced well. The New York Cheesecake flavor was a bit bland and one note, wish there was a Strawberry Cheesecake version but the graham cracker crust bits on the inside was a saving grace. The only flavor I thought fell completely flat was the Deep Dish Apple Pie because it was sickeningly sweet from the apple compote mix-in. Aside from that and minor amounts of cinnamon sugar, so basically it was either too sweet or no flavor at all. The pie crust was a bit soggy inside which isn't great texturally. Though I must commend Bruster's , or at least the person who scooped my Ice Cream, to give an actually reasonable amount for the price. Overall, Bruster's is a decent-ish Ice Cream with a soft-serve like texture which is personally not for me with hard ice cream with fairly standard flavors with average or meh taste across the board. Given the location and quality of product the chances of me returning are low. At most maybe I'd return to try it with different peers to taste more flavors and hopefully a more dialed in experience from their staff. read more

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We saw that this Bruster's just opened up, and immediately had to try. I got the flavors sea salt caramel and black raspberry truffle, and they were mouthwateringly good. The people who took our order were so sweet too! The setup of the ice cream shop is nostalgic and makes me feel at home. The only thing is that it gets busy in the afternoons, especially on weekends. We will definitely be going back soon! read more

Delicious ice cream, however- every time I've gone it takes entirely too long to receive our ice cream. Today we arrived with no line- and it's taking over 15 minutes due to them being backed up. It's frustrating and I avoid going because it's such a time commitment. read more

their ice cream are amazing. southern banana pudding is the best. their seasonal two flavors of apple ice cream; deep dish apple and apple crunch are best. cinnamon bun was very good but it ran out quickly. i will come back again read more

Brewster's Ice-cream is always great. And good service. My wife is very picky when it comes to Ice Cream and my grandkids love sitting outside at Brewsters, it's a friendly family gathering place. read more

This is not about the ice cream itself. Management needs to schedule adequate staff for to handle the order lines and those who have ordered online. And equipment dispensers that work. Two people on a busy, hot weekend is not enough. One apparently only did baking waffle bowls. Other filled online orders and worked the window. read more

Very busy but service was pretty quick. The ice cream both times I was there was generous and sickeningly sweet. Too much topping for the ice cream, very unusual for me to say this as I LOVE sweet. I got Salted caramel with toffee and chocolate rasberry truffle. Ice cream a little too soft. Even though they have seating they have no customer restrooms. I went there after playing outdoor tennis and didn't realize until after I ordered so my enjoyment was tainted. Wouldn't have stopped if I had known. Doubt I'll be back. read more

We went tonight to celebrate a milestone. I was shocked to see the young lady who took our order subsequently also serving the cones - with her bare hands while wiping her hair and face (nose). No gloves, no hairnets. She was not the only one. They all were handling food with bare hands. They seem like a good group of kids. This is hardly how an ice cream shop should be run. They had a long line granted, but we didn't wait that long to see our cones be handled with hands that (presumably) had a cut and lots of who-knows-what from serving other customers. Needless to say, I tossed my cone even though it's my absolute favorite flavor and don't plan to go back. Our other family that didn't get cones were able to enjoy theirs. But the rest of us tossed ours. #disappointed read more

Not great/mediocre - other locations r better. We've been going to Bruster's for decades since living in PA b4 moving to MD. Always had pretty good/great experiences b4 in PA & other MD locations. Kids wanted to come here after eating KBbq across the road. Not sure if it was because it is January/winter, but the atmosphere/vibe felt a little awkward/"chilly" inside. You walk in and the benches are all around the edges with a blank rectangular space. The servers/ice cream are partitioned off by a wall with windows. I felt like I was in line at a pharmacy. Didn't really feel very welcoming/enjoyable. The setup/vibe felt strange compared to other Bruster's and ice cream shops we've frequented. Also the, scoop portions were the smallest of any Bruster's we've been to - not tiny but we're used to other locations serving 1.5-2x as much per scoop in the waffle cones when u r paying $7-$8 for two or three scoops. To me this wasn't a normal Bruster's experience. read more

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream - Triple scoop in waffle cones. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I'm simply perplexed as to how folks are giving 5 stars to this place. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you their chocolate ice cream has the exact same taste and texture as a Wendy's frosty. (Just more frozen) Try it, and tell me differently! Baskin Robbins is right across the street. They've been doing ice cream forever. And it shows. read more

Amazing ice cream!!! Will be back for sure !!!!!!!!!!! I got the cookies and cream. I will be back :)

I was excited to hear after my family gave rave reviews about the incredible ice cream. First! I was taken aback and mortified when none of the staff members were not wearing hairnets! and no gloves!! I'm sorry but staff putting up their hair and then pulling cones without as much as a second thought to wash their hands! Excuse me ...we still having people getting COVID! Besides, when did hairy ice cream become the in thing. I'm more than sure it's accidental... but is it? The ice cream was mediocre. read more

Had their cake batter milkshake(32oz) which was goodand massiveeeee. Id recommend the 22 since I couldn't finish it in one sitting. Service was also really good, I'll definitely be coming back ! read more

Ice cream was delicious. Service was friendly. Portion size (2 scoop cup) was very small for the price. It was really 1 scoop. Hopefully the servers will each be trained to scoop the same amount of ice cream. read more

The same great flavors of ice cream as the other locations have, but closer to Columbia, MD area. I ordered the cookie crunch and peanut butter buckeye ice cream in a cup. The line was a bit confusing as there were a lot of people just standing about and talking. Also, it seemed the ordering system was either down or there was confusion. My order was taken promptly, but after waiting a bit, a girl asked me what my order was and filled the order. Meanwhile other staff stood around confused. The location is a bit odd as it looks like a car mechanic garage since the indoor space is created by 2 pull down garage doors. Since in the end of a business park there is no area for folks to linger and not much parking. In all it was a great food experience as the ice cream has tons of flavor and lots of added pieces of ingredients. Definitely a place to stop if in the area and craving great ice cream. read more