I came here on a rainy day in early February. I am dirty from a house remodel, everything hurts, and I'm tired. So, I won't lie, I had REALLY high expectations when I chose this out of all the other options for "dinner". I. Am. Blown. Away. The waitress was patient and answered all my questions. The place is small but clean. They run out of their seasonal, so be aware. My husband paid while I went to the bathroom and he kinda made a comment about 25 bucks for two ice creams, which surprised me as well. Until she gave us the ice cream. My Mt St Helens was three largish scoops with a delightfully large amount of toppings. His ice cream cone came in one of the largest cones I've ever seen. It's thicker and crispier than commercial so I think they make their cones in house! But the rockstar is the ice cream itself. I grew up in the area and so I'm very familiar with northwest flavors. This ice cream is like my childhood in a scoop. The ice cream has enough fats to give a nice mouth feel and I'm not even sure they use Guar gum or carrageenan. The honey tastes local. Even the raspberry syrup tastes like raspberries off the side of a country road that are ripe but not too ripe. That sweet sour taste. If you are traveling through or a guest of this town, you have to try the ice cream. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Mt. St. Helens - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Ice Cream Renaissance is awesome! We came on my wife's birthday (because we are still kids at heart). Inside is just so cozy and clean! The staff was super helpful in helping us pick the ideal flavors. I got a cone and it was loaded up! It was a single scoop and it was almost more than I could finish. It was smooth, creamy, and very flavorful! I am looking forward to another cone already! Thank you for the birthday candle in my wife's ice cream, it really made her smile! Great service, fantastic ice creams! read more

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Besides being in a cute town the service was awesome and icecream was delicious. Clean and adorable area. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Love supporting local spots and can't make me walk away from delicious ice cream hankerings, esp on a sunny/warm day! We dropped by on an ice cream whim mid-day on a weekday so not too crowded! I will say I appreciate the menu for always having a couple of non-dairy options for my plant based or lactose free friends. I can comment on the fruity and non-fruity items on the menu since my husband usually tends to get fruit flavors and I trend towards coffee/chocolate. The ice cream here is great whether you go for fruit or more milk/cream based though my one qualm is the price. It is rather steep for what you get though I will admit that is a commentary on today's economy and prices. Service was kind and we were able to grab a seat inside and enjoy our goods. I appreciated their little water station too so you can grab a glass on hotter days and not have to ask the staff/wait in line for it. Parking in the area is street parking, but usually there are spots open up and down the street. All in all, good ice cream option in Vancouver! read more

I really love going here through the years. I've been to others but I personally love their ice cream best and they are consistent. Homemade ice cream and taste wonderful. Service is always great and the place is good for when you want to play games with family. Its family friendly here and its nice they provide some game boards. I would recommend to bring your own games. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Banana Split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I don't know why it took me so long to find Ice Cream Renaissance. I lived downtown for awhile and went to the "waterfront" place, and then one on Columbia - which they have some strengths - but since I haven't been able to chew for a year due to a jaw surgery, the milkshake is one of the best things; plus I wanted to find out if this one would bring all the boys to the yard. I started going so often to get a milkshake that I had to get a line item in my monthly budget for it. I also found out today that they see me and are basically like - oh yeah the no lid no straw dude is here. I'm not 100% certain this is the compliment flex I want, but it does make ordering easy. The shop has plenty of seating and even some games you can play - so this isn't a terrible spot for a meet up. Restroom is available and they have decent hours to get you treats throughout the day. I've noted they have one sugar free option which is great, and maybe I should switch over from my go to Cookies and Cream. Get a taste before you buy, and I do love how they have some small scoop options so you can get a taste. An $11.50 milkshake feels steep, and then when I see what my spending pattern has done, I freak for half a second, but then I do realize its value. So. If you are in town or live in Vancouver, definitely come visit Ice Cream Renaissance - if you come often enough you might just get them to remember your order - and you never know, you may also get to enjoy your milkshake with all the boys in the yard. read more

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What a great little local ice cream spot. They don't have a slew of flavors, maybe 10, but the quality for the ice cream can't be beat. The peanut butter ice cream was very smooth and the PB wasn't in your face overwhelming which was nice. They have a few tables inside for eating there but not a good spot for a large group to eat indoors at. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Peanut butter blitz - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Ice Cream Renaissance did not disappoint. The service was great and the shop was large with plenty of seating. I got the circus animal in a waffle cone after sampling. The circus animal was sweet and delicious. You could tell that high quality milk was used in making this ice cream. They have a lot of innovative flavors and great classic flavor choices. I'd love to revisit next time that I'm in Vancouver. read more

This place has great customer service and I enjoyed my visit there. They do offer samples so you can try before you buy. I tried the Spicy Pineapple and it just tasted like Pineapple. I got a Cookies and Cream Milkshake that I enjoyed. The flavor was good and there was lots of cookie pieces. My kids enjoyed the things they got. The restaurant is clean and has an inviting ambiance. I would go back again. read more

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Really enjoyed my time at Ice Cream Renaissance in Downtown Vancouver. It's got local, neighborhood charm inside & out. The staff was very kind, going above & beyond by bringing our order to us while we were seated inside. The ice cream itself was better than I expected. I got the Cookies n' Cream. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning! read more

We love this place Lots of unique and fun flavors Great service. We went with a large group and enjoyed playing games and the staff was very kind and helpful. The hardest decision is what flavor to get read more

ICR is a Vancouver classic. My partner and I were married in 2003, and lived in an inexpensive apartment in the (at the time) sketchy downtown Vancouver. Main Street was just starting to gentrify, and we quickly made that a regular spot to visit. We probably put on 10lbs of ice cream in the first year or two of our marriage, lol. Fast-forward 22 years, we have two (just about grown) kids, and no longer live in Vancouver. But we were recently able to stop by. They are in a new location (across the street from the original), and have new owners. But the menu still has some classics (honey vanilla, now with mango replacing the pineapple, is a personal favorite). We stopped by with some friends, and the service was friendly, and they were thriving. read more

Renaissance ice cream is my go to spot for me and my dog to come get a nice cold treat. Came to downtown Vancouver today on Fourth of July but the sign said they are closed which made me sad. However, there's a new location at station in Camas that was open and what a treat that was to discover, same good old ice cream with awesome workers greeting you with a smile I was able to get my favorite animal cookie ice cream and Xena. My standard poodle. Got her pup cup super clean environment. Great place to bring your family or your pup. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - I just tried the animal cracker ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First time visit, we decided to give this place a try since Salt n Straw down the street was packed. I think next time we'll wait for Salt n Straw. Very average forgettable ice cream at ICR. read more

Service was excellent and of course the ice cream was rich and very flavorful. Price was medium high but worthwhile for this special treat. We plan on going back on special occasions! read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Classic ice cream flavors! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Awesome local shop with 10 classic + 7 seasonal flavors of small-batch handcrafted icecream served in bowls just like at home. We had a classic banana split... chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry icecream topped with chocolate, strawberry, and MANGO sauces. The whipped cream was lucuios and fresh and the ice cream was delish! They also offer pies, cakes, cookies, and coffees. The shop had a pleasant homey ambiance with a fireplace and board games. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Large banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

There's a reason this place is always voted Best of Clark County. Quality ingredients, fun, interesting flavors, that are not overly sweet, and outstanding staff (every one of them), make this our go-to treat place multiple times a week. Best ice cream we've ever had, hands down. read more

This was a solid stop for ice cream! My friend and I were looking for a late night dessert by our hotel and this did the trick. It's $8 for a single scoop, so definitely on the higher side but this is what I typically pay for a small batch ice cream shop. I had a seasonal flavor - creamsicle - with whipped cream which was very good but not amazing. Service was quick and the ambiance inside was adorable. Definitely stop by! read more

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I came here with my family while visiting Vancouver for dessert. This place was very busy, so I was expecting great ice cream! However, it turned out to be mostly subpar. I got two flavors; cookies and cream and nutella. Weirdly, the nutella tasted a bit like another nut (not hazelnut), which was slightly concerning since I am allergic to other nuts. I didn't have a reaction, so I guess it was fine, but it was not the flavor I was expecting from nutella. The cookies and cream was much better than the nutella, thankfully. I think the pricing is fair for the portion you get, but there was nothing really special about this place. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Cookies and Cream Hazelnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Nice list of options, very friendly staff but the ice cream sometimes turns out icy. Love the peanut butter flavor!

I have such a sweet tooth, and recently, I've been basically demanding that we grab a dessert after dinner in downtown Vancouver. Ice Cream Renaissance will often be our venue of choice to satisfy our sweet cravings because they've got a handful of delicious, unique ice cream flavors to choose from. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Ice cream after dinner :) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

So good! Samples the coconut flavor and it was really yummy but ended up getting a kids scoop of the cookies & cream. Super creamy and flavorful read more

Seems like a great place for sunny days and family. Some exciting flavors and great ambiance. Been watching my diet so couldn't fully indulge, but gonna try more in a later date. The wife wasn't that happy with her's, but we'll have to make a return. I guess everything is comparable to Salt & Straw these days. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Stopped by and had a pretty good sorbet. Like the ambiance. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This place is smart for opening up late on Valentine's Day. Was craving ice cream so my boyfriend and I decided to stop by. Its a cute little shop in downtown Vancouver. Plenty of street parking. The ice cream flavors weren't too sweet, but then didn't have too much flavor also. I think it's okay and worth it to try once. Staff is friendly, though which boosts my rating. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Cookies and cream & fruit loops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I love peanut butter desserts. Even though I was full from dinner, I tried the Peanut Butter Blitz. It was the best PB ice cream I've ever had! It's a good thing I live 1800 miles away or I'd be eating this dessert way too often. I also appreciated the great decor and an efficient staff to move through a long line quickly! read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Inside decor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

A Vancouver favorite for many years! Located near downtown on the Main Street strip surrounded by shopping, coffee, restaurants, food trucks, canna & a tattoo parlor. Friendly staff, great selection of classic ice cream + specialty flavors. They also offer other desserts, coffee and have a decent-sized indoor seating area. There is a spot to grab a board game to play while you eat too! read more

The nice cream was not fresh, had ice crystals and would not recommend. When we have to many better ice cream places near by, this was not worth it. read more

Wasn't to impressed we come here all the time and the indecision is normally super exciting. Tonight it was only two of us and normally it's four but the plate and ice cream portions were so small. Kinda really disappointed with my experience because we paid the same price as we normally do to not even be full and to have the smallest ice cream scoops just because there were two of us! Also only gave us 4 flavors and 2 were the same as seen in the photo read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Two indecision perfect size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The dude that was complaining about it not being SnS was from Cali and is also a social retard. This place is fire. GiGi

The ice cream flavors here are okay. nothing exceptional. I was hoping there would be more unique flavors like Salt n' Straw would have, but it didn't really deliver for me. read more

Fabulous!! I had the the peanut butter blitz, and it was very peanut butter-y. The waffle cone was light and crispy. Service friendly and welcoming. read more

Went here right after getting a piercing near by and the service was great and the ice cream was delicious. It was also very cozy and inviting. read more

Nice that they have choices...vegan and non-vegan, so everyone can find something to try. Love that it's local and doing small-batches. Prices do reflect that, which is okay. My scoop of non-vegan was good, slightly grainy, but good flavor. The vegan options the day we were there were limited, but made everyone content. Would not hesitate to go back and see what new options come up! read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

What a great experience checking out Ice Cream Renaissance. Comfortable vibe inside with outdoor seating. I received excellent customer service. Staff made a great recommendation on a decadent ice cream that would be perfect for sharing with my partner. We had the Dr Chocolate - Large size, which was more than enough for the both us. Price was absolutely reasonable for a specialty dessert shop. I look forward to coming back! read more

Really a good spot for an ice cream break!! Excellent business hours and quick service!

Visited the Ridgefield cart with my daughter, the salted caramel was off the charts. I'm a big fan of Ben and Jerrys cookie dough but you soon see the weakness in store bought ice cream when you have something made local and fresh. Night and day. Great addition to downtown Ridgefield. read more

Staff is always so friendly and accommodating. I always bring out-of-town guests here to my favorite ice cream spot.

Absolutely delicious!! The strawberry and cream is just perfection! Will definitely be back!!

Great flavors of ice cream. I had the luau coconut and Bahama banana split flavored ice cream. Yum!

So delish! Great service and tasty ice cream. One of my crew has never had an ice cream cone in his life (he is 16 and gluten free) and they had a gf cone! Was with 11 high school students and we were served super quickly. Kids played uno from the game shelf they provided. Well done. read more

Ice Cream Renaissance - My crew and ice cream! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, Washington