First of all, I am a non-Lincoln native. I came to Ivanna Cone with a lady friend of mine and we both left very satisfied. I had the Caramel pecan on a waffle cone and I believe she had strawberry on a sugar cone. I tasted hers and both were very superb. I have grown tired of the recent Fro-Yo fad and the rise of the Coldstone type ice cream joints. I just want simple, delicious ice cream and Ivanna Cone definitely satisfies my needs. Ivanna Cone is legit. Thumbs up!! read more

Hands down the best ice cream ever. Homemade ice cream everyday. Fabulous flavors. Every time I'm in town I come!!! read more

Ivanna Cone - Strawberry in homemade waffle come - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Old fashioned, hand cranked, home made on site ice cream with freshly made waffle cones and real ice cream sodas. Fan-freaking-tastic. read more

Very good ice cream but terrible customer service. I was there last night standing in line but one of the employees came saying that we will not be able to serve everyone we have 15min to close! I have never heard that and it is really terrible to not server people who are already in line! I think this was unacceptable to ask people to leave without being served! . I was very disappointed because I was in Lincoln for only 3 days and tried their ice cream the first night and it was awesome but was disappointed when I was not able to try it again. read more

Ivanna Cone is far & away the BEST ice cream shop I have ever eaten at! You can't beat their creative homemade flavors of ice cream. Their employees are always a joy to be around & seem to genuinely love their job. Even my 4 yr old son says, "Dad, Ivanna Cone has the best ice cream in the whole wide world." No joke. Try it! You definitely won't be disappointed. read more

Solid ice cream. Plenty of flavors, and pretty much all of them are delicious. Good prices, too.

I felt like I was in Williamsburg or some other hipster part of Brooklyn. The place was cute and the ice cream was the BOMB! I had the lavender honey butter ice cream with the hand made waffle cone. It was so exquisite and the homemade waffle cone was the best waffle cone I have ever had. I tasted a few of the other flavors and was also impressed. It is definitely a unique ice cream parlor, as they don't offer many of the traditional flavors that other ice cream joints offer. I would give this place 4.5 stars for the product and 3 stars for the service. It took forever to get the ice cream and the people working there had a slight attitude in dealing with their day's last customers, which I completely understand, but still find it worth mentioning. I just hope that they continuing offer this solid product and find service that matches the ice cream's quality! I would def go back. read more

Enjoyed the ice cream. Service from the employee very in-genuine. Would not of been a big deal but if I'm going to pay $6 for two small scoops of ice cream, employee could atleast have a smile on their face. read more

I love to support local businesses like this!!! They are a place I have been coming since I was a kid!! The flavors here are made right in store. You can see where they are making the ice cream which is really cool!!! They are amazing. The fruit flavors actually have pieces of fruit! And then their seasonal flavors are amazing!!! Love the waffle comes but I have to put it in a dish cause it melts faster than I can eat. No brain freeze on thus good stuff! The main complaints are parking, it's cash only, and there are no places to sit during busier times. But overall I love ivanna cone! It is an awesome local artsy place with great ice cream!! read more

Ivanna cone not only serves delicious ice cream - it serves some of the most creative flavors of ice cream. Last night, I sampled the white chocolate cayenne. Starts out as a good white chocolate ice cream, and then the pepper kicks in. Really amazing culinary experience. Even if you plan on sticking to the tried-and-true Dutch Chocolate or Vanilla, be sure to be adventurous and ask for just a taste of one of the crazy flavors on the menu. An ice cream parlor has never been so exciting. :-) I always opt for the smaller-than-small size because portions are very large! Sundaes and milkshakes are also super tasty. I need to try the ice cream soda again - it was awful many years ago, but they might have figured it out (I haven't found *any* ice cream shop in Nebraska that makes ice cream sodas correctly). Other pluses: fresh, homemade waffle cones, candy mix-ins if you want them, gorgeous antique soda fountain counter, and a play area for the kids with high-quality toys. And it's very, very affordable! Much cheaper than you would have guessed. What keeps it from being five stars: Traffic flow from the door to the counter and out again is abysmal, but it's an old building, so that probably can't be helped. Tables aren't cleaned very often except by patrons, especially when it's busy. Bring cash - they don't take debit cards at all. Oh, and be wary of the play area, because some people let their kids go over there with sticky fingers -- gross! One last thing, the texture of this ice cream is different. It's almost...well, stretchy. I'm a bit of a purist, so it took some time for me to get used to it, but the flavor makes up for that in my mind. read more

This is easily my favorite place in all of Lincoln and also the reason I'm not ten pounds lighter. The ice cream is flawless. Perfect density. Intriguing flavors. And a creaminess that can't be matched. Their waffle cones have a subtle honey flavor that I just can't quit. Not to mention, the staff is incredibly cool and always friendly. The dutch chocolate is a must. And I can never pass up Ivanna Cone's cookies and cream. It's seriously like no other. Snicker Doodle, Caramel Oreo, Nutter Butter...seriously, GO! read more

This was some pretty good ice cream. I've been to some good ice cream places out in California and this is right on par. They make everything in house, which is amazing considering they change the menu everyday. The place is quirky and gives off a old time ice cream shop mixed with eccentricity. read more

Ivanna Cone is special, not just because of their fabulous ice cream creations but also because every summer they support the Flatwater Shakespeare summer show by making a custom ice cream flavor just for the show that they donate for everyone that comes to see the play. Amazing ice cream and they support the arts? What's not to love! read more

Get a waffle cone Dutch chocolate, cookie dough. Two scoops is more fun. Haiku review. read more

Chocolate Beet Ice cream, yes BEET. And it was delicious! Asked for a taste of the choc beet before deciding. Was given a large spoonful of dutch chocolate and the choc beet to compare. Very happy to have gone with the chocolate beet. Creamy and you never would have known it was made with beets unless you were told. Hubbie had the strawberry and announced it wonderful. Ice cream made right there by knowledgeable staff willing to talk shop with you. Seemed to be the place for seniors, hipsters and families alike. Highly recommend it! CASH or check only! No credit cards. read more

Great place for ice cream. Tastes so fresh and authentic. I love chocolate and the dutch chocolate was terrific. There are some unique flavors also and it always changes throughout the day. read more

Where do you go on a hot Nebraska night but to get some of the cities best ice cream! WARNING! They only accept cash but have a few ATMs in the building. They have new flavors each week and you honestly can't go wrong with any of them! Grab it to go by their window or stop inside and see it being made! Their waffle cones are the best! read more

CINNAMON ICE CREAM IS LIFE. Great place with great atmosphere. So many unique and fun flavors, but I just can't stray from their mainstay Sweet Cinnamon ice cream. It is so good! read more

Love ivanna cone. I've been coming here for almost 20 years and the ice cream is always great. I really appreciate that they stick with natural ingredients. There are many flavors to choose from and you can't go wrong with the classics. My favorites are Dutch chocolate and cinnamon. The waffle cones are also very tasty and usually perfectly cooked. My one critique, as mentioned by other reviewers, is that the music is often very loud. That combined with the usual long lines and the corresponding people with multiple conversations, it can be hard to communicate with the server or your company. Otherwise, it is usually a great experience. read more

As far as an "ice cream experience" goes, this seems to be as good as any. The service was good. Our server tried to be as friendly as he could to my nephew but it still seemed a little like trying too hard. The ice cream was tasty. The coconut ginger was yummy and the chocolate espresso was very good too. Overall, I think I respect a place like this more than a "FANCY" ice cream shop where your 2 dips total $7. This has a college feel about it which is nice. I'm sorry I can't give more than 3 stars. I'm not that into ice cream and I feel like I'm very lenient in my star giving so it's possible that this is just a casualty of too many 4 and 5 star reviews. Or, it could just be a very mediocre college town ice cream place. read more

Cash only!!! Great ice cream...always a treat. It gets busy in the evenings and you may have to sit outside to eat...but I"m always game for outdoor eating! I'm a cheap-o so I think it's a little high for ice cream, but it's definitely worth it. read more

I can now say that I've had Sweet Corn ice cream. When in Nebraska, right? This has the reputation of being the best ice cream in Lincoln, and it delivered. I just got Chocolate Banana, but the options ranged from basic strawberry to raspberry pancake. I would love to try them all! The corn flavor was good :) The cash-only thing is kind of annoying, as is parking. I think it's worth it though! read more

Very good ice cream! Definitely some interesting flavors (Apricot Poppyseed, etc) but I liked the Dutch Chocolate best. Annoyingly, they don't take credit cards, so stop at an ATM before you go. read more

This is a cute ice cream shop in the Haymarket area. The boy and I walked over here before a movie a couple weeks ago. Food: I had the toasted coconut and coffee flavors in a cup. He had the dutch chocolate. My flavors were, overall, a little too sweet for me. I still enjoyed it though. I mean, who doesn't like ice cream. I liked the boy's dutch chocolate better (classic order-envy). I think the chocolate balanced the sweetness. Overall Experience: Loved the local feel. Will be coming back when I'm in the Haymarket area and have a sweet tooth. I'll probably get the dutch chocolate! read more

This place never disappoints. I can't even start to tell you all the flow it's. What I recommend is trying something every time. I had oatmeal cookie pumpkin sweet potato sounds cool any but it was amazing. My all time favorite is butch chocolate. read more

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Been comin here since October of 2002. Left quite an impression on me. I've had ice cream in 3 different continents, and nothing compares to the quality and flavor of Ivanna Cone. It sums up Lincoln as a whole-friendly, genuine, and full of history. The friendly service, the fragrant smells, and the gorgeous interior all compliment the delicious ice cream. If you're lucky enough to be in Lincoln for more than a week, try every flavor. I personally love their espresso flavor (though I don't know if they still have it, it's been a while). I can remember how great the ice cream was when I first had it as a seven year old kid. The waffle cones were GIGANTIC. The counter guy was very nice, even though I was taking forever to decide and sampling every flavor. I'll be sure to visit next time I'm in town! read more

Love this place. Always fun to bring out of town guests! Unique ice cream; get samples if you're unsure. Remember CASH because they don't take credit cards. Convenient with a walk up window in the Alley. Except lines because it's a local favorite. The space is great. Pop into the book store or browse the art galleries around town. Outdoor seating is always fun. read more

Large serving!One scoop is enough for me...And homemade waffle cone is delicious!A lot of thanks for Ivanna Cone which let me fall in love with ice cream again. read more

Ivanna Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Thank you yelp for leading me to Ivanna come ... Was in Lincoln for a few days to catch a huskers game and wound up coming here twice for ice cream. Funky cool atmosphere, friendly efficient service and unusual flavored like strawberry Twinkie shortcake and malted banana brownie. Super creamy full of flavor. A bit expensive but greatest stuff in life usually is. Go and enjoy! read more

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Miss Amy is the owner and is an awesome lady. You can tell ice cream is her passion. There regular flavors and some you gotta taste to believe. A small play area for kids. The decor is a lot of fun. read more

They have four standard flavors. Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla and cinnamon. I got two half scoops and one full. I got cinnamon, coffee and sweet mint. Fantastic. Great ice cream. You want to go here. They make their own ice cream and have very weird flavors. Tonight I got black raspberry and Dutch chocolate. The raspberry is smooth. No seeds. Wonderful taste. THe Dutch chocolate is like having a smooth chocolate milk. Absolutely spectacular. They only take cash. No cards. Wonderful experience. read more

My mom went to high school with the founder, Amy. Great person, I went to high school with her son Tom. High quality creamery, always clean and have great flavors. Can get large amounts on request. read more

Great Ice Cream in a really fun atmosphere. Everybody working here contributed to the high spirited joy of this historic setting. We enjoyed delicious homemade scoops in the historic Haymarket in Lincoln after which we strolled through shops filled with home crafted heirloom quality items. A fun afternoon in an area that accomplishes what Omaha's Old Market has somehow lost sight of. While the Old Market has a sense of high pressure, hurry up, spend money. The Haymarket promotes a more relaxed experience that we found, frankly, refreshing! 10 bucks for 2 dishes of Ice Cream seems a bit pricey........hence the 4 star rating rather than the 5 it would have gotten at a slightly lower price point! read more

Went here last night and my main question is - why is the malt/shake a gallon of ice cream?! We can't all down that, how about a smaller option for normal appetites and one that doesn't cost $8. The cookie ice cream was good but the girl behind the counter was rude. Slammed my ice cream down in front of me after my questioning of the malt size. read more

Had Oatmeal Scotchie today, delicious! I hope they keep making unique flavors! For a more traditional icecream-Fresh Strawberry is always good! read more

Ivanna Cone - Oatmeal Scotchie! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Good ice cream. Average price. Cash only. They are definitely going for the hippie vibe here. It is a quirky-eclectic atmosphere. Plan on taking your ice cream to-go as there is hardly any seating room available. It is the only ice cream joint in the area which helps them generate a lot of business. Great place to go when visiting but the locals prefer to opt-out for DQ. read more

One of the BEST ice cream places ever! Home-style real dasher churned ice cream. Never had a bad cone ever! It is a MUST STOP every time we are in Lincoln. The owner is friendly and educational, too. A fun stop. read more

Ivanna Cone's ice cream is tremendously delicious. I have had a lot of ice cream in my days but can honestly say they homemade ice cream down to a science. Their flavors change consistently and they always come up with a random creations which are just amazing. Some flavors to try: Cinnamon pop-tart & Carrot Cake. PS. Staff is awesome! read more

I cannot figure out for the life of me why this place is so popular. First of all, here's a forewarning. They only take cash because for some reason they don't want to offer any sort of convenience to their customers by accepting cards, so make sure to bring some with you otherwise you can get some cash from the ATM outside for only a teensy tiny, totally reasonable fee of $5. After you've been charged for obtaining your own money, then you may venture on into the giant cluster of a location this place is in. Every time I go there, there has been an extremely, uncomfortably crowded line & on occasion the smartass hipsters behind the counter like to lecture you on how to move in line. Thanks for that, otherwise I would totally be lost. Another heads up, don't plan on being served if you happen to be in line AS the restaurant closes. They will announce "No more orders" and close up shop. I understand not allowing additional customers enter after hours, but as for the people who have been patiently waiting? That is horrendous customer service & I can't think of any other business that does that. Lastly, after making physical contact in line with strangers in the line that moves at the speed of molasses on a winter day, you get to encounter the gruff, churlish staff, all of whom seem to love to have their putrid armpit hair sticking out. Because THAT'S what I want to see when I order food. Here's yet another warning, any fruit flavor that supposedly comes with fruit chunks in it will hardly have ANY, & if you're lucky enough to dodge that then I hope you enjoy chunks of actual ice because it's in every scoop. No matter what flavor you order, you also automatically get another flavor added onto it: freezer burn. I would also like to point out not once, but TWICE, I have found HAIR in my ice cream! Call me crazy but with all of the armpit hair that the staff loves to show off, I can't help but think it fell off while my ice cream was getting scooped. Not my ideal free topping. In summary: inconvenient location, discommoding payment option, snotty staff, atrocious customer service, & unwanted complimentary "features" with their ice cream. If you enjoy this place, all the power to you. I've given it enough tries & have been nauseated each time. I'll keep going to a hairless ice cream place such as Goodrich. read more

This is the best ice cream in Lincoln, all freshly made. The ice cream shop is painted in bright colors like a dreamy child's room, and the ice cream flavors are really creative. I loved the Balsamic Strawberry. The tough part is choosing a flavor... You can never go wrong with the Dutch Chocolate, but their creativity makes you want to try all of them (which most people working there get annoyed with). I'd say try to limit your samples to two, if you can... read more