Although I have tried my fair share of funky flavors, I have never come across as many unique and…read moregenuinely tasty options as those at Carmen's Italian Ice. Calling the selection good would be an understatement. Flavors and styles lined the walls, and they have even introduced seasonal spring drinks alongside their custards and Italian ice. I ordered a gelati, which came with two flavors and the option to add a warm brownie in the center. They also offer prepackaged pints to take home. The only item that could not be sampled was the not fried chicken, their iconic Shark Tank inspired creation shaped like a chicken leg, where the novelty lies more in the form than the flavor. Some flavors had intriguing names like Tiger Blood and Midnight Fantasy, and the staff were more than happy to explain each one in detail. *Midnight Fantasy: featured a chocolate base mixed with chunks of brookie. It leaned heavier with a slightly grainy texture from the cookie pieces, but the chocolate itself was not overly sweet. It worked best when paired with something lighter. The brookie itself was well balanced, with a fudgy brownie component and a cookie that had a snickerdoodle like quality. *Mango Italian Ice: had a clean, fruity flavor and a smooth texture. It was not overly icy and paired nicely with the custard on top. *Honey Milk: was my favorite of everything I tried. The honey flavor came through strongly, both in taste and aroma, while the milky richness added a smooth creaminess. It paired beautifully with the Italian ice and balanced the richness of the Midnight Fantasy. *Spring Break Soda: was an interesting take on a Sprite style drink, with kiwi syrup, blue raspberry syrup, grenadine, and cold foam. It definitely delivered a sugar rush. There was a tropical feel, but it may be best suited for those with a serious sweet tooth. There is likely something for everyone here, and the friendly service makes it easy to find your match. While I would probably skip the sodas, the Italian ice and custard stood out for their quality.

I'm so glad I finally tried this place! It's still delicious even during the winter time. The staff…read moreis extremely kind and generous. They were serving us 20 minutes before they opened (2pm). We weren't aware of the hours, but they still helped us and apologized for not having all their displays up. There is only outdoor seating that is shared with other neighboring establishments. The menu is enormous. It's a big overwhelming, but the staff is very patient and will answer all questions and guide you. You can even sample many flavors! I ended up getting a kids gelati with ube custard and horchata ice. I love that they have a mini size and such unique flavors here!!

Walking across the street from Bob's I was in dire need of a dessert. Luckily Class 520 happened to…read morescratch that itch and I was eating dessert in minutes. There's a kiosk where you can order your ice cream of choice ( I got the Rainbow Roll ) or you can order at the counter. You get three toppings that they add in after they roll up the ice cream. It's cool to watch the person making your ice cream. Thai Ice Cream is so much fun to watch. For the Rainbow Roll, it is Vanilla Ice Cream with my own three toppings. Coconut flakes, Sprinkles, and Strawberries. It's really good and refreshing after eating something spicy. A definite must visit if you crave the sweets like I do!

This place used to be great. I always get the lychee rolled ice cream so good! I still like going…read morehere from time to time when I'm craving a good lychee ice cream lol. But recently, I feel like the ice cream portions are getting smaller. For the price I'm paying the cup should be much fuller. It is not as full as it used to be :(

This was just okay for my daughter and I. We both agreed it was okay but nothing special. The scoop…read moreis $5.95 and quite small for what you get. I had banana ice cream and she had chocolate with two toppings $8 something. It wasn't overly creamy or the flavors strong in comparison of other ice cream places nearby. I think the portion is small and the price high. The truck was cute and I like that it's easy to get to in the downtown. Service didn't stand out in being overly friendly but it was accurate. In the end, I wouldn't make a special trip but I might try it again.

The service was great and the ice cream was yummy. I got the Egan salted caramel and my kids got…read morethe vanilla and the birthday cake! We were all very happy!!

Good ice cream. We…read moreordered 2 scoops of ice cream and the gentlemen convinced us to spend a few more dollars and get a pint. So glad we did. We got a pint of coffee Oreo. It's a very light coffee flavor and small pieces of Oreo. I would have liked bigger chunks - but it's still good. We also got a pint of brownie bites. The brownies are also tiny, but good. Service was outstanding. The gentleman who helped us was very friendly.

This is maybe the third visit to Fantasticks and each time I've been impressed with them…read more Fantasticks covers all the bases gelato in a bowl and stick options and vegan options. The sticks can be covered with 2 or more toppings followed by a drizzle of chocolate, caramel or strawberry. The only tricky part is that the dip cools down very quickly. If they don't put the toppings on very soon after the dip then the toppings don't stick and roll off into the container. Still great but kind of ruins the presentation.

Came to redeem a free fantastics. The Indian kid with glasses said I couldn't have Oreo dust on my…read morefantastics. The kid needs more training and should learn business. He said it was because they didn't have small fantastics for the redemption. I hope he is not a manager or is training the others to do the same because it's bad for business. They're gonna throw out the Oreo top.

I've been here an unhealthy amount of times. I think it's like once a week (maybe). This has been…read morethe go to spot after a rough work week. They switch out some flavors based on holidays or months. This month (may) is aapi month so they have a lot of delicious Asian inspired ice cream flavors. My favorite is mango sticky rice, Thai ice tea and black sesame crumb cake. Some of the past flavors I like was orange chocolate chip, Bethesda brown brickle (always on the menu), salt & cream oatmeal cookie, bourdon walnut pie, and earl grey speculoos. Yeah like I said I've been here a lottttt!

Sarah offers plenty of flavors, but none of them truly stood out…read more I was stunned upon entering as the wall was covered with every flavor imaginable. There were endless fruity and chocolate combinations to choose from. I had a chuckle at their Luck O' The Irish flavor, a leprechaun inspired mix of mint Oreo and Lucky Charms. There was a sign stating that samples were limited to two, but I appreciated that the employees let us try a few extra given the overwhelming variety. *Lavender Honey: leaned far more heavily into honey than lavender. I was disappointed by how faint the floral notes were. The base was overly milky and dominated by sweetness rather than any delicate herbal flavor. *Cherry Blossom: suffered from the same issue of muted flavors. Supposedly a rose water and cherry combination, neither ingredient made much of an impression on the base. The rose lacked any fragrance and the cherry failed to provide either tartness or brightness. *Salted Caramel: slightly too aggressive with the sea salt, though it could have worked if the caramel had more depth. Instead, the caramel lacked any rich, toasted flavor, leaving the overall profile rather flat. The variety was entertaining, but the execution fell short. Many of the flavors sounded far more exciting than they actually tasted. The mix-ins and toppings needed to be incorporated more generously, and the bases themselves required stronger infusions to carry the advertised flavors. In the end, the playful names were more memorable than the ice cream itself.

Third year in a row I've ordered a loved one's cake here and it not be ready when I've gone to pick…read moreit up. What is the point of preordering a cake if it's never ready when it's supposed to be? Waiting 15 minutes every single time for something prepaid and preordered is ridiculous. What really got me this time is the extremely poor quality of the product. Take a look at how awful the cake looked in the pictures. Literally ruined my girlfriends' birthday-

Tried the Cheesecake Fantasy at Cold Stone and it definitely lived up to the name! The cheesecake…read moreice cream was super creamy, and the mix of graham cracker crust, strawberries, and blueberries gave it the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Loved the texture and flavor combo. The staff was friendly and quick, and everything tasted fresh. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is the price a bit steep for the size. Still, it hit the spot and I'd come back for sure to try other flavors! I choose to sit inside, they do have outdoor seating.