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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.4 (378 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outside patio seating
    John S.

    I'm a total ice cream junkie/connoisseur, and when my family was up in Arrowhead over the weekend we were craving something sweet after a salty, savory lunch. I checked out the local options and, no offense, to Rite Aid/Thrifty's but none of the candy/ice cream places met my needs. For me, it just wasn't worth the calories. Hard pass. Painfully, I watched my family happily like their cones while I stood strong Not gonna lie... it wasn't easy. So I gave myself a rain check and made plans for a solo trip the next day to Bruster's near my house. I was way too excited walking in and ordered a double waffle cone with two of my favorites: Caramel Toffee and Peanut Butter Butterfinger. Both were incredible -- creamy, buttery goodness with just the right balance of salty and sweet. And a must for me with ice cream: chunks inside. Candy, nuts, something crunchy... Bruster's always delivers. I savored every bite and felt completely validated choosing quality over convenience. Love Bruster's. And I'm pretty sure you do -- or will -- too

    Cold brew brownie and graham central station
    Pretty D.

    It's always a treat whenever I get to enjoy Bruster's ice-cream! There's a good amount of parking, even though it's shared with other businesses. You order at the counter and pick up from the window. There's outside seating with tables for you to enjoy the ice-cream. Plus, they offer vegan and non-dairy options! They allow you to sample flavors. My favorite flavor from Bruster's is graham central station. Graham central station is basically smores. I love anything smores! The ice-cream here is rich and creamy! I usually end up eating half of the serving. Also they scoop a lot for the portions size. I end up having to ask for a to go lid. I get a small, but I always regret not getting a kid's size. A small has two scoops, while a kid's size is only 1 scoop. The service can be ok though, since sometimes I'm not greeted. It's usually college kids working, and they don't look too happy to be working. Also, the pricing is a bit more expensive, which is why I get it once in awhile. You're paying for the quality! I recommend Bruster's for delicious ice-cream.

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    Anacleto E.

    Gotta love Bruster's! I frequent both HB and the Cypress locations. Both spots get really busy but you will always be served with a smile and with consistently amazingly flavorful ice cream! The line adds to the experience... and it goes fast. Enjoy!

    Black Cherry & Graham Cracker Station (idk the actual name I'm sorry) on a cone
    Tay K.

    Ugh I'm so mad cus I didn't know this place existed.. I randomly passed by and decided to get some ice cream & brooooo this is the SPOT!! Ordering is so easy, they just have a window! So many different flavors of ice cream available. I got the graham station something ?? And black cherry on a cone The consistency of the ice cream is so creamy & smooth. The flavor is fire too, I loved the bits of graham crackers & the black cherry had super juicy bits of cherry in it; SO FIRE They gave tables outside so you can sit and enjoy your ice cream as well

    peeking in through the window
    Timmy S.

    I was craving ice cream. That can happen sometimes. This location of Bruster's is in a strip mall and has plenty of parking. They also have quite a few outdoor tables with umbrellas so you can sit and enjoy your treat. As I approached the front of the building, the ordering window slid open and I was warmly greeted. Bruster's has a lot of flavors to choose from, most being unique. I couldn't decide between two so just made the obvious choice: have both. Two scoops in a cup. Graham Central Station and Cold Brew Brownie. I was surprised at how quickly the woman working here found, scooped, and presented my ice cream to me. I had barely put my wallet back in my pocket! I sat at one of the tables and dug in. Graham Central Station has bits of sweet graham cracker and chocolate bits mixed into a graham cracker-flavored ice cream. Cold Brew Brownie has a light coffee flavor with small chunks of brownie. Both were deliciously creamy and satisfied my craving.

    Kris B.

    So delicious! I got a "small" in a waffle cone $8.99 with Death by Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter w/Buckeyes. Then had them flip it into a cup so it didn't melt everywhere. Apparently this is a very common request. I don't know what the Buckeyes were but this ice cream was amazing. I loved the peanut butter swirls, the chocolate chunks in the Death by Chocolate. The small is huge, I can't imagine what the Medium or Large look like. There are so many flavors, it's going be fun to try different ones every visit. Or just get the same thing again since it was so good! This location is not as busy as the one in Seal Beach on Main. There was only one employee on Sunday afternoon but she was keeping a great pace, knocking out those orders.

    Coffee for me..
    Cor V.

    Another stellar experience at Bruster's Real Ice Cream. Expedient service from Kalley as there was 5 of us wanting different flavors and sizes and cones vs cups. She had it under control as our orders were called one by one at the pick-up window. Chocolate Chip is a favorite of the grand daughter and Cold Brew Brownie with a scoop of sea salt caramel Toffee for the tall grand son. That caramel Toffee is a winner as I see another order but inside a Waffle cone. Cookie Dough reminds one of home made and the coffee is my favorite. We sat under the umbrella and watched the procession of customers after us. We came just in time and had a great service and Ice Cream at Bruster's.

    Liz M.

    The chocolate and rocky road were delicious. The salted caramel was way too salty. I couldn't decided between three flavors and I went with the employee's recommendation. I was a little disappointed to find out that they do offer tastings and she didn't ofer me any at the time of ordering.

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    Andy V.

    1. The ice cream was comforting, and I love the Dino cookie that came with it! 2. The spot has fast casual vibes! 3. There were only outdoor tables! 4. Parking lot is decently sized so it was easy to find parking! 5. The staff were friendly and quick with my order! Note: I did not easily see any restroom available for customers! Photo: Dino Sundae

    Strawberry & Oreo shake
    Christian K.

    After eating dinner, I was really craving some ice cream and was new to the area so I had to scroll through Yelp. I stumbled upon this place and was amazed by all the different flavors that they offered, as well as different variations (ice cream cup or cone, sundaes, shakes, etc.) I got a strawberry and Oreo shake. They claim to be real ice cream, and once I had the first sip of it it was actually very good. It surprised me about the quality and the taste of the shake. I wish they added a little more milk; just because the shake was a little thick and a little difficult to drink. The guy taking my order was friendly and took in consideration of my allergy and was able to make sure to reduce cross contamination. A good amount of people were sitting outside and enjoying their dessert. Overall, I would come back to this place if I'm in the area again.

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    Alexander Z.

    This is a place that rivals Handel's, and Handel's is my favorite ice cream spot of all time. This is just a small spot that has seating outside, no seating inside, so be aware of that. It's nothing fancy, but it does have good ice cream. Service was good, you're allowed plenty of taste testing with the ice cream. Now for the important stuff. There are fewer flavors than Handel's, but on its own plenty of tasty and interesting flavors, frankly they had every flavor I could've wanted anyway. The serving size compared to Handel's is actually enormous. I've got a big appetite, and I could barely get myself to finish the medium size bowl which was same price as the Handel's bowl I usually clean easily. I must swallow my pride and just order a small next time. Really good value for ice cream and plenty of good flavors. I'll be returning.

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    Michelle N.

    My sister had been raving about this spot, so I decided I had to give it a try. We were around the corner at 2nd Floor and wanted to get some dessert. I was really looking forward to the seasonal Strawberry Matcha flavor, but they had run out of several flavors by the time we got there. I was pretty upset, but we still got a couple good flavors that included the Cheesecake and the Graham cracker flavor. I liked the texture and the size of the scoops they gave us. I think that the price for the portion is definitely fair. We got 2 separate cups, but one between the both of us definitely could have been enough! I would say that the scoops were not very similar though. One for sure had more than the other. Nevertheless, will need to be back to try other flavors.

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