Got my first Whole Scoop of summer a few days ago. I used to try different flavors at every visit…read morebut have settled on Acai Oatmeal as my go-to fav. At quick glance of the freezers, I thought they were out of it! I ask the employee behind the counter and he confirmed that they had it after checking a side freezer. It was delicious! My son enjoyed his SuperMan flavored scoop. This shop is locally owned and operated and feels like a true neighborhood ice shop. There is memorabilia and city themed decor through the store. There's indoor and outdoor seating which makes it a nice gathering place for family and friends.

Blue Bell ice cream is the star of the show at The Whole Scoop featuring about 30 classic and…read morecreative flavors. It's easy to see how they won the #1, 2025 - Best in Ham family award. My Midnight Caramel River ice cream was rich in dark chocolate and vanilla ice creams with ribbons of generous caramel - so yummy! I was immediately greeted, waited on and served. They have creatively dipped waffle bowls and cones in chocolate, white chocolate with garnishes of colorful sprinkles and more. This is a kids paradise! There's limited inside seating and several umbrella patio tables, too. .

Came with a group of 10 after dinner. Every one got to taste any flavor and we got through with…read moresplit scoops of probably every flavor. Service was fast and friendly. Ice cream was delicious. Loved the kids table and sitting in the back with coloring pages and books. Parking was very difficult since it was a busy Friday night. We had to park on a one way street and walk all the way around with two kids. Why are the curbs there so high? But the ice cream was totally worth it.

Solid ice cream from Big Spoon, once again. This was my first time going into the Edgewood…read morelocation, and it had lots of seating options inside. The lactaid on the counter is funny. I had a scoop of the cookies and cream with some salted caramel drizzled on top. The waffles cones my friends got smelled good and looked really fresh.

THE BEST DESSERT EVER!! ***and I was called dessert girl in college by our men's basketball team so…read moretake this review seriously*** This place is a hidden...but also not so secret gem. I wish I could give them a special sticker or more stars since this place is my all time favorite place. The line during peak hours and warmer days can be long but it's so worth it! You order from a small window and seating is only available outside. I started having Doodle's when I was elementary age when they would take their doodle truck to the soccer field. My first love was the peach sorbet. And my love grew as I continued to try ALL the flavors. My current favorite flavors are peanut butter and cookies and cream. Please try these! Just thinking about them is making me drool. The owners are amazing! Love Mr. Doodle! He even came to my wedding reception and served all my favorite flavors to all my favorite friends and family that traveled in from all over the US. And no shock, but the guests LOVED Doodles. They have a cart and trucks to take to private events and it's always a party pleaser. If you are in Birmingham please take the time to visit this place. It is one of a kind!

Excited to meet up with family at doodles after dinner. I haven't been here for many years. Asked…read moreto sample a flavor and was told no because they were out of sample spoons. Really? So a normal spoon won't work? Ended up with mango and peach sorbet which was very refreshing and delicious. My husband got cookies&cream and it was just off bc it's traditionally a very creamy/dairy base so the sorbet was not as expected. He was disappointed and this could have been prevented if the girl had just given him a sample. Outdoor seating was available it had melted sticky doodles all over and we were invaded by flies landing on our doodles or leg or table or baby. Be prepared to eat in your car.

From the sweet or savory treats to the staff, I had a great experience. I sampled a few ice cream…read moreflavors and everything was so good it made it hard to decide. They have so many choices for everyone! I do wish they had the prices listed.

This place is super cute! If you are looking for authenticity, this is where you want to be! This…read morelittle shopping center is full of authenticity. It seemed like Mexico's version of a "China Town" or "Little Italy" in Hoover. I have not seen anything like this around here. My friend Tina and I tried Mexican sweets here, and I also had a snack of the Crazy Doritos. This place is very whimsical and cute. Perfect for kiddos and families. There is a ton of space too. They have ice creams galore here. It was hard for me to choose! I went for the prettiest one I saw and that turned out to be the Birthday Cake flavor. It was delicious! Tina had the mangonada that looked very good. I was wanting a salty snack too, so when I saw the Dori-Lokos or "Crazy Doritos" I knew I wanted to try it. The lady working there asked me twice if pork skins was okay for her to top onto them. I said sure. Little did I know what I was about to experience! They were actual pork skins that were like a cartilage or jello like texture. I assumed they would be like the crispy bagged variety you see in stores. It was an experience for sure! I liked it, but I probably would not order it again. The Crazy Doritos were also topped with a sort of nut that I liked, cucumber, and hot sauce. I just can't believe I was not in Mexico when I came here. I'm really glad we have places like this that can make some people feel like home and allow other to just have a different experience. It sure was memorable!

Food first, thoughts after... This was such a treat. The…read moretexture and quality of the gelato is so good. The flavors delicious. The store has plenty of space and seating in addition to outdoor seatings. Great hang out spot!

One last stop before heading home from Bham! I'd had this spot bookmarked and it was a short drive…read morefrom where we ate, so we headed on over to get some dessert. This gelateria is tucked away in a cute area. The road is like...cobblestone? Or very uneven and narrow at least. Wasn't super friendly for our car. Probably better to walk from somewhere else nearby. The inside was super weirdly hot, which was unexpected. Fortunately we were getting our goodies to go. There's very limited seating inside but you could maybe grab a spot if you wanted to. I ordered a scoop of hazelnut gelato and husband got chocolate. The flavor selection is somewhat simple and limited but that's not necessarily a bad thing - product seems very high quality. Service was acceptable, quiet and matter of fact. The serving size was generous. Both gelatos were good, but my hazelnut was great! It was so pleasantly nutty and sweet, and the texture was amazing. I'd definitely order this treat again! Give them a try if you're a gelato fan. Yum!

Hands down the absolute best mangonada I've ever had. Ever! Go get one & thank me later!!…read more Service was quick and the shop is very colorful and fun. My children all enjoyed their ice cream scoops! ... but the Mangonada. Get yourself a Mangonada!

Conflicted on this! They used to be. 5/5 for me but something must have changed. The burger was my…read morefavorite but last few times the seasoning of the meats just is not there. Snacks are delicious and service is great hoping they find their sazón again so I can come back and give them a 5/5.

You all know I adore Near Me Smoothies and Ice Cream. It has been months since I've seen my little…read moresister which means we were overdue for a sister date. We met here yesterday to catch up, use my $5 off bday reward, enjoy the weather that was nice enough to take advantage of the outside seating area. They've added a couple items to the menu and have added a refrigerator/freezer area that is filled with several viral snacks to come and purchase to try out. I'm sure this is a hit with the kids in the area who know TikTok trends like the back of their hands. The two individuals working were sweet and even suggested a different milk option to my sister for her smoothie selection unless she desired the more "sour" outcome her original choice would have made when blended with the ingredients. She chose to take their recommendation and loved her smoothie.

Walked into a very colorful and vibrant atmosphere. The decor definitely catches your attention and…read moregives off a fun, modern vibe. Customer service was very friendly and accommodating throughout the visit. I ordered the Oat Adventure because I am a fan of Do-si-dos. They were out of apples, so I substituted cheesecake bites and went with the vanilla base. I also added peanut butter sauce and caramel. My wife ordered a chocolate base with mango, bananas, cheesecake bites, Biscoff cookies, and caramel. Presentation looked good and everything was visually appealing. The ingredient selection process is different from traditional ice cream spots because this is New Zealand-style ice cream where the ingredients are blended directly into the base. For us personally, the vanilla base was not sweet enough. My wife felt the same about the chocolate base. The flavor profile came across lighter and less dessert-like than we expected. This may simply come down to preference. We realized during this visit that New Zealand-style ice cream may not be our thing. Personally, I prefer places where the ice cream stays intact and mix-ins are folded or added in, similar to Yogurt Mountain or traditional ice cream shops. My wife also raised a good observation for customers with allergies. It did not appear that every mix-in had its own separate scooper, which could potentially create cross-contamination concerns for people with nut allergies or other food sensitivities. Price also factors into the experience. For what we received, we were right at about $20. The quantity-to-value ratio felt questionable considering the portion sizes. If the flavor had been a bigger hit for us, the cost might have landed differently. The concept is unique, and I can see some people really enjoying the fresh fruit approach. It just did not quite have that "it factor" for us. For our personal rankings, we would probably still lean toward spots like Big Spoon, Cold Stone, Dream Flavors, Edgewood Creamery, Marble Slab, Mountain Brook Creamery, and Unbothered Scoops. Not a bad experience at all, just not a repeat visit for us.

Incredible ice cream right downtown! They make the ice cream themselves, and they had ton of…read moreinteresting flavors! They said their best seller has been the banana pudding ice cream, which was sold out for my visit. I'll be back to try it sometime. What a great location! We needed an ice cream shop down here by all the 2nd/1st Ave restaurants. Hopefully some of the surrounding restaurants (Bayonet, Helen, Salud, Paramount) might collab with Dream Flavors for some desserts on their own menu! I had the Mamaw's yellow cake with chocolate icing flavor, which was fantastic. My dad had the biscoff cookie flavor which was also great.

It was a Sunday afternoon. We had just finished lunch, and were taking a walk around the block,…read morewhen we happened upon Dream Flavors. We found out they had only been open two days, but this isn't their first rodeo. They own three food trucks, and this is their first brick and mortar location. Impressive! The people behind the counter were really nice. I appreciated that they took the time to talk. They offer homemade ice cream, including flights, sundaes, and options for gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free diets. I liked that they offer unique flavors, and of course waffle cones. Two that I tried were the S'mores and a Banana Foster flavor.