Goodberry's frozen custard is solid! It is not ice cream, but custard with its own creamy goodness…read more I love the concept of starting with a base and then getting mixin's. This time I had vanilla custard, berries, and nuts. There are so many possibilities. You can basically go nuts with it and have them create you're own divine dessert creation. Worth a visit!

On 08/06/26, I visited Duke University with my family. We were told Goodberry's is really good. At…read more8:20pm, I called to ask what time they closed and the young lady on the phone stated, "regular time." I asked, "what time is regular time." She sighed and hung up on me. Very disrespectful. Will go to The Parlour instead. Parlour was nice enough to tell us their closing time.

I'd walked by The Parlour many times but recently noticed their vegan flavors advertised on the…read moresidewalk board so I had to go in. Because, get this, there are several non sorbet options! (I love sorbet, but sometimes you want rich ice cream). Besides chocolate mint and Vietnamese coffee, there's an enticing lime sorbet and a rotating seasonal flavor, which in late July was a blackberry crumble that is delicious with little bits of crumble ribboned throughout (I love to chew my ice cream). A single scoop is actually quite generous and only $5. Service is speedy and friendly. The seating is plentiful and it was such a hot day, I opted to stay inside rather than walk around and pretend I was eating gelato in a small Medieval town in Tuscany.

I stopped in on the first night of a conference downtown and thought "I'd love to try this place…read moreout!" At lunch, I passed the A-frame they had outside and saw fellow conference attendees walk in. "Alright," I said. "I'll check them out later." I came in with one of my new connections and we happily chose our desserts. I chose their seasonal Girl Scout Mint flavor and my new connection chose a milkshake. Parlour staff let us sample the flavors they had in stock to help us make informed decisions. I appreciated it. Seating is in an adjacent room. The place carries a kid-friendly vibe and I saw one child happily enjoying her ice cream. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in DT Durham.

Our ice cream cups tasted delicious. The customer service is excellent. The inside of restaurant is…read morevery clean and well decorated. This location has indoor seating. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

I was so happy to find this spot in Durham! This is a fun spot to get a treat. You can get paletas,…read moreice cream, and even nachos. I personally ordered the sundae, and was super impressed by the HEFTY scoops that the scooper gave us. It's definitely a sharing size place. First off, there are so many flavors! There's a bunch of options, almost too many to choose from. We got a few of the fruit flavors, but it was hard to choose from tasty options like tres leches and caramel. I'm giving four stars because the food was reasonably priced, but the ice cream isn't as creamy as I would have likedd. Overall, the vibe in here is fun! Think large butterfly mural and bright colors. This is the perfect place to take a family. I will say it was pretty crowded here on a weeknight, but there's actually a good bit of seating in the bar top. Lastly, Paletaria La Moncarca Mochoacana is located in a great shopping plaza that has ample parking, and has lots of interesting restaurants and shopping places nearby. I mean... who else dosen't want a treat after shopping at the TJ Maxx?

Love the ice cream at Pincho Loco. The staff is always friendly. I love the decor of the parlour…read moreand it is just all around fun. I love the ice cream cakes and flavors available, the smoothies and sweets are also just so good! I do also love that they have to go containers of ice cream!

It was everything we wanted out of a late-night ice cream run! We got their mango ice & lemon lime…read moresorbet. The lemon lime sorbet was especially delicious. Wish that they had had a vegan ice cream (instead of just vegan ices, popsicles, or sorbets), but what they had was good, so I can't complain too much! Service was fast, the inside was cute, and there's a bench outside to sit on if it's a nice day.

I stopped by for a birthday treat and had such a great experience. The staff was incredibly sweet,…read morepatient, and happy to answer questions while I debated flavors. If you're as indecisive as I am, they'll gladly let you sample a few before committing. The shop itself is bright, clean, and welcoming, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The colorful decor and festive atmosphere make it a fun place to sit and enjoy your ice cream rather than just grabbing it to go. The hardest part was choosing from all the unique flavors. Everything I sampled was delicious, and the scoop I ended up with was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. You can tell they put a lot of thought into creating combinations that are both creative and genuinely tasty. Whether you're a local or just visiting Durham, Jeni's is absolutely worth a stop for a sweet treat. Great ice cream, great atmosphere, and even better customer service. Bonus points for making a birthday afternoon feel a little more special.

I came to Jeni's with some colleagues and ordered the darkest chocolate and the vegan peppermint…read morepatty scoops. They accidentally gave me the milk chocolate ice cream (pictured here) and later swapped it out for darkest when I asked. The ice cream is mediocre in my opinion and leans on the sweeter side. The ambiance and seating in here is plentiful. I came here with 10+ colleagues and we ended up sitting at the high top bar, not pictured. My main qualm with Jeni's is the temperature inside the store; it was freezing inside even though I was fully dressed in business casual with a sweater.

I stopped by Freddy's for a quick lunch with my husband and we were both impressed! The service was…read moreamazing, everyone was really helpful and friendly. The burgers were flavorful and the meat was well seasoned. I had the Jalapeño Pepper Jack Double and enjoyed it, but I think it needed lettuce and tomato for texture. I thought the fries, cheese curds, and onion rings were good too. They have three different Fry Sauces (a twist on traditional ketchup). I tried the Jalapeño Fry Sauce which had a good flavor and wasn't spicy. At the table, I saw that they had a rewards program. I signed up the next day and I was able to claim points from our meal using the number on the recipe. I'll definitely be back!

5/17/23: I stopped here for the first time just to get a quick bite to eat. I wanted a kid's meal…read more(hamburger plain, add bacon) with fries and a drink. The young lady taking my order told me that I couldn't add bacon. I said I would pay (obviously), but she said that they aren't allowed to add bacon. I could only get it plain or with the regular condiments on it. I realize that this is Burger King & I clearly can't have it my way, BUT if you have bacon on other items and you have it in your store, you should allow customers to pay extra to add it to their burger. Anyway, I settled for the chicken strip kid's meal & had to wait 10 minutes for the cashier and her friend in the car in front of me to finish their convo before I could pull up and pay. She rushed me MY order & I pulled off not realizing that my food was old and cold. The strips were hard as rocks and dry, and the fries were just cold. I had to rush back to the hospital to be with my boyfriend. So, I didn't even bother going back to complain. They may not "allow" refunds either, and I didn't want to have to act ugly. Lesson learned & I will never be back.

"Eastern-inspired ice cream and other sweets, next door to La Vaquita in Durham"…read more Stopped by this lovely shop at 7pm on a Saturday evening. The name a little hard to catch, but it's a small greenish building immediately beside La Vaquita on Chapel Hill Road (with the giant cow on the roof). The outdoor area is quite nice, with a fenced outdoor area having swings and other seating/ space for families. We were greeted quite warmly when we arrived. They had maybe ~15 flavors of ice cream or similar (will return to that in a second) as well as other sweets like baklava. But this is not your ordinary ice cream shop-- the flavors were unusual. Cucumber, date, and others caught my eye, but I didn't try those. Unlike one Yelp reviewer's comment, when we went, there was both a regular pistachio as well as a vegan pistachio option. I got something different-- I tried the falooda... a Persian inspired ice-cream-like dish with rose syrup and small cooked noodles. The texture is slightly like an italian ice, but the flavor was great. However, there's more-- on a table off to the side, there were separate lemon and cherry flavors that we were invited to try adding to the falooda. Let me tell you-- either addition turned a good dish into a heavenly dish! Sooooo good. Try it, but only if you're open to "this isn't just ice cream". There were also some wafer cookies to the side we were invited to have with our respective dishes. Seating inside was stools at benches facing a thin window bar-- outside is nicer if you have a big group and/ or if weather is nice, but it was fine. I did stop by the restroom briefly, and it was clean, too. Overall, definitely plan to come back to this eastern-inspired ice cream shop, and I encourage others to give it a try too!

We've done a tour of Durham ice cream spots and this one is our favorite. Amazing ice cream with…read moreunique flavors. Date is my personal favorite. They also have smores kits and fire pits. Service is always great. They have a fenced in outdoor area with play stuff for kiddos. 5/5 - highly recommend!

After my tour at the Duke Lemur Center, it was recommended that I stop at Locopops before heading…read morehome. A free parking lot is available on the side of the business. There is a large backyard area if you are looking to stay a while and eat your treats. There are also many seating areas on the porch. When you arrive, the available flavors are on the chalkboard menu. I then told the employee at the counter what I wanted, and he even put them in a Ziploc baggie for me to take home. They made the drive okay, even though it took longer than usual, because a big truck decided to go 35mph on a 55mph road. I went with Mexican chocolate, lavender cream, watermelon, ginger limeade and orange mango. They were as delicious as I remembered. I also left with an item from the bakery. I enjoyed every bite of that, too. The Mexican-style popsicles are what Locopops is known for, but they also have ice cream. The locopops come in regular and mini sizes. They offer both dairy and non-dairy flavors. I didn't see the pints of ice cream until I was on my way out, or I would have picked one up too. In their retail area, they also have some non-food items like puzzles, games and cards. I think I saw some soaps and jewelry, too. So you might just find a gift for someone here, too.

This place is a fan favorite of my grand daughters. She loves the pop flavor cookies and cream…read more This is a nice change of pace from ice cream bars or scoops. This is a must stop if near Dukes campus. Service is quick and it's easy to find. They have lots of interesting flavors. No picture as she ate her Locopop pretty quickly.

This is such a cute little spot for ice cream in downtown Durham! It is located on the patio of…read moreMaverick's. Their ice cream is soo creamy, I don't know how they do it! Trash Panda is the best flavor, highly recommend it, it has lots of different candy mixed in. When in Brightleaf Square definitely give this cute local spot a try, it is way better than the overhyped national chain just a few doors down in my opinion.

Wow, creamy ice cream that is delicious. Pricey but worth it! Had the trash panda and I recommend…read moreit!

Ice cream is good with lots of unique flavors. I liked the strawberry and honey. There is not much…read moreseating downstairs but there is a staircase upstairs to more seating perhaps. Staff are friendly. Parking is in a crowded lot shared with other retail businesses.

Two Roosters is such a fun and creative ice cream place with their different monthly flavors. For…read moreJuly, they have a podcast series. I ordered a small cup of Nancy Ray's PB M&M Cookie Dough. It's a vanilla based ice cream with peanut butter m&m cookie dough. I thought I loved cookie dough before, but peanut butter and m&ms mixed in took it to another level. Service was quick and polite. The Durham store was clean with a few tables downstairs. They did have an upstairs area, but I did not venture that way. My husband and I took our ice cream to go and ate near a fire pit right outside the store. There is a parking lot nearby as well with other restaurants and stores in the area. If you're able to go before the podcaster series is up, I highly recommend making your way to Two Roosters. I'm looking forward to what August brings for monthly flavors!