I love this ice cream shop so much. The first 3 years or so I've been coming here I had NO idea it was considered keto/no sugar added/sugar free ice cream. I just really enjoyed the consistency of their ice cream and thought it was pretty affordable. Now that I know it's a specialty ice cream place--it's definitely affordable for what they offer and in comparison to other places. All the workers are really friendly as well and it's very colorful inside. The place is upbeat and fun. I've never bought anything else from here but I come back every time I want ice cream!! read more

Absolutely divine! The keto ice cream at this shop is a game-changer for anyone on a low-carb diet. The flavors are rich and satisfying without any guilt. Plus, the paleo & keto friendly baked goods are a delightful bonus. Guy behind the counter was friendly & answered my questions with patience. There is plenty of parking in the cozy neighborhood where this shop is located at. A must-try for anyone craving a guilt-free indulgence! 5 stars all the way! read more

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The service is amazing accompanied by the food such as the diet friendly sorbet, non dairy ice cream, and vegan choices! read more

Luv Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - North Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Don't waste your money. Horrible Customer Service. I purchased from this company because I was searching for Keto friendly options for chocolate chips with no bad seed oils or artificial sweeteners. I spent $30+ on 2 - 8oz bags of chocolate chips plus shipping. I thought this was high, but I was willing to try it despite the price and cost of shipping. The link I used was directly to a product page, not their main page. When the items, arrived, they came in a bubble wrap flat package suitable for clothing, not a meltable chocolate product. Needless to say the chocolate chips were completely useless to me. When I informed the company and asked for a refund, they insulted me saying all their purchases were AT RISK in hot weather. Well, if you would have put it into a styrofoam or similar insulated container with suitable freeze packs, it would have gotten here in tact just fine. I order products from other companies such as Pederson Farms, Omaha Steaks, all who ship out their products in appropriate containers for insulation and their products arrive to my home, even in the hottest Summer days still FROZEN. Here is an exact quote from their "Customer Service" so you see how they treat people: "You beg to differ on your local temperature, on the clearly stated web store policy on chocolate or just physics general? And are those meat products you purchase perchance the size of a peppercorn which is twice the size of our mini chocolate chip? You might want to google the term "thermal mass" before proceeding further in your argument. Good luck!" Truly, it's not about thermal mass or thermal dynamics, it's about using an appropriate shipping container for the items that this company is selling. For what they charge in shipping, they could have easily accomplished this goal. Also, they now have a disclaimer on their homepage ONLY, not on the individual product pages about shipping in the heat. If you follow a photo link from Google, or other search engine, you will never see it. Date of experience: June 29, 2025 read more

Spotted this gem in my way to pick up my daughter. Oh my goodness! This place can become dangerously addictive if you have a sweet tooth. Don't worry, it helps that the ice cream is sugar free! (Maybe, it helps just a little.) I came in 15 minutes prior to closing time. The employee greeted me and was very helpful. She explained the different types of ice cream and different flavors. There were nondairy (coconut base) and dairy ice cream that came in four different flavors. I tried the following nondairy flavors: chocolate, raspberry, and orange. I forgot what flavor I tied for the dairy one. I decided on the nondairy ice cream, and got a scoop of raspberry and chocolate. They have cute little wooden spoon, as well as the traditional plastic spoons and napkins. As I finished the chocolate ice cream in my car, I rushed back inside for more. With five minutes to spared, I ordered two more: another scoop of chocolate and raspberry; and two scoops of chocolate. It was just too good and I needed a little more to cure my newfound craving. I also wanted my daughter to get a taste of the delicious treat! As I left and got into my car, I noticed another car pulled up, with two minutes to closing time. I chuckled since that was me earlier after my first taste of the ice cream. I am definitely coming back for more. read more

Luv Ice Cream - Chocolate ice cream (sugar free, coconut base) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - North Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saw them on yelp and glad I came by to try them out. They have different varieties of item. Ice cream, bake good, cheesecake and their root beer. Very keto friends as well. read more

Luv Ice Cream - I got the frappe. They use their vanilla ice cream with expresso and ice blended. It was delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - North Saint Paul, Minnesota

I cannot string together enough positive words to express how wonderful these folks and their products are. This is keto treat heaven. Are you dairy free and keto? No problem! To say they are accommodating in this time of COVID is an understatement. I love Luv. You will too. read more

This place is awesome and the employees couldn't be nicer! They are diabetic and keto friendly. They also have diary free options! We drove 30 minutes out of our way to get here and would happily do it again! They also have a vide variety of sugar free chocolate bars. read more

Luv Ice Cream - Cone with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - North Saint Paul, Minnesota

10 Stars for Wonderful Vegan Ice Cream! Second visit here. Today we had two vegan milk shakes - lemon coconut (incredibly refreshing) and chocolate coconut (rich and delicious). Outstanding. From an earlier visit we had very good vegan ice cream and the best coffee possible. Take home ice cream available. Not everything is vegan, but everything is sugar free. A clean, welcoming shop. Highly recommended. read more

Just enjoyed a sunny afternoon with all the nieces and nephews at this ice cream shop. My niece is dairy free so it's tricky to find an ice cream shop that all of the kids can enjoy. The owner was so nice, accommodating and inviting. The frozen treats and my affegatto were delicious. The kids ate most of the ice cream in my affegatto so I will have to go back for more. We all shared a pint of the chocolate coconut and a pint of the sangria sorbet. This will be my new go to ice cream shop for the kids. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to get ice cream. Right in downtown north Saint Paul a scientist got to work for making the perfect recipe for a healthy ice cream. This is where he decided to place his shop. My fiancee and I were talking our daily 3 mile walk one hot summer day. We live right in North St Paul and wanted to try some of the local businesses. On that particular day, they were giving out free luv ice cream samples. We we're extremely impressed for it being healthy ice cream. It was healthy, dairy and no dairy options, and vegan. It was nice to have a variety to cater to all walks of life. We got to try every kind, and the scientist who made up his own healthy ice cream recipe came out and started talking to us and giving us information on how and why he wanted to create a healthy ice cream that tastes better than regular ice cream. My favorite was the strawberry dairy. The ice cream shop is all pink and white and has really cute luv decor. Something you wouldn't expect a guy to have in his ice cream shop at all. But it's really cute. The staff is very very friendly. Go give it a try! read more

This is a great ice cream place for anybody wanting to eat healthy ice creams. They have four flavors for Keto ice creams - dark chocolate, vanilla , strawberry and coffee. I tried the vanilla and coffee and they were really nice, got home a pint for dark chocolate and it was delish. Ate the entire pint in a single sitting They also have paleo ice creams which are are coconut cream based and have a few flavors like orange , chocolate and two sorbets. They sell their ice creams in Lunds and byerlys, hyvee and a few other stores. I will definitely be buying these :) The only reason I did not give 5 stars is for the lack of flavors. I hope they come up with more flavors :) read more

The best sugar free ice cream out there (and we've tried everything). Charming ice shop. We are so thankful it exhausts, so we have an actual ice cream shop to take out little type 1 diabetic. Try their strawberry ice cream. It's the best. read more

This place has a good variety of both chocolate and ice cream that actually tastes really good. Let's start off with some facts: I love meat, gluten, lactose, sugar, and GMOs. They're delicious. I'm therefore always skeptical of businesses that operate under the premise of removing all these delicious things from their foods. You'll never convince me that tofu tastes just as good as meat, but LUV has now convinced me that Stevia sweetened ice cream tastes just as good as regular ice cream. The owners of this shop are on a mission to make delectable desserts without any sugar. They have some awesome flavors, which you can buy in a cup or by the pint. And they're super into sustainability in all of their raw ingredient sourcing. These guys didn't just set out to make ice cream and chocolate out of nowhere. They're happy to sit down and talk with you for hours about all the organic chemistry involved in making their desserts. read more

Luv Ice Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - North Saint Paul, Minnesota

Imagine opening the door and someone saying: "everything is keto. EVERYTHING!" This is my heaven made real by LUV ice cream. Not only is the food low carb high fat, it's delicious (certified by my non-keto wifey). Go get you some. Go get you EVERYTHING! read more

Bubble Girl speaking here... Yes I am lactose intolerant. *Sigh* I am most definitely not vegan. In the summer time, I envy the people that can go to the local favorites which sell gigantic ice cream cones the size of your head. Yes, in the summer time I just want to bathe to cold ice cream and eat as much cold ice cream as possible. Sadly, I can't so... I was excited to hear about a different kind of cold sweetness. Did I mention guilt free!? Stevia sweetened, coconut based ice cream. Yes the texture is different and the portion size is significantly smaller. **I mean Ketchup container small!** No Exaggeration! But I feel no guilt, my Buddha belly isn't getting bigger and my responsible adult side is happy. I recommend trying all the flavors and then getting the small. It's really small... I keep emphasizing small because your eye might bulge when you see the container. They have high quality and flavorful guiltless refreshing treats. I wish they sold these in stores, otherwise this summer I will have to make a stop to pick up a few flavors. Cardamom was my favorite. You'd either love or hate it. Oh did I mention they are known for their chocolate? Yeah I bought some dark chocolate. I was looking for Paleo chocolate to make Paleo and Keto recipes. Bingo! Oh if you are sensitive to Inulin or other sweeteners, don't over do. It has a lactose effect. read more

Ice cream was delicious! I had the chocolate coconut nice cream and it was amazing! Everyone who works there is so polite too.

Sugar busters rejoice! I saw this ice cream at HyVee and decided to give it a try. I was all about the Pistachio Chai....Then I discovered they have an actual cafe in the northern suburbs by Oakdale. I just HAD to go see what the Luv was all about. Upon arrival I met Susanna and her lovely helper and they guided me though the world of amazing treats with no sugar. I sampled several flavors of delicious ice cream, chocolate and home made goodies. The cinnamon scone and chocolate chip scones are to die for. Susanna reported it has taken many months to get the right formulation of Stevia to other ingredients in her products. I'd say it's Luv payola! Some recipes are happily shared but specific formulas are an obvious trade secret. I'd continue to gush but will let the products speak for themselves. Ice cream in many flavors, candy bars, sugar replacement, chocolate chunks and bakery items...it's all here. Even items for plant based folks. If you are looking for some deliciousness in a world of sugar free....rejoice and check out the Luv! It's a winning combo for those desiring a sweet yet healthier option! read more

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This is the best resource for anyone with a sweet tooth on the keto diet. Their sugar free ice cream is out of this world! They have a great variety including vegan options. You can also find their ice cream in Hy-Vee and a few other retail stores. Highly recommend checking out their baked goods, as well as their chocolate. Do yourself a favor and try their waffle cone and then for sure bring a pint home! I absolutely love mixing their sangria flavor with regular vanilla! Thier pistachio chai ice cream is probably one of my favorites! The owners are fantastic human beings, always a friendly wealth of knowledge! Also be sure and check out North Lakes Christian Church next door, it's a great little church that will make you feel right at home. Service starts at 10 am on Sunday, then Luvs opens up shortly after service lets out. A match made in heaven! read more

I just ate here for the first time because I heard about Keto ice cream, this stuff tastes amazing but it is small portions. There are chocolate that is made in house is also some of the best chocolate I've ever ate before. I love how they are taking Different types of eating and transforming it into a treat that you don't have to feel guilty about and the staff and or owners are literally amazing. read more

Luvs Sangria no sugar or alcohol no guilt as I am on the Keto lifestyle thank you for having a healthier lifestyle for people.

Great experience plus learned some new info. Great alternatives for those of us on the keto diet, even my daughter who doesn't do keto loved it. read more

Delicious dairy free options. The owner is super nice and takes care of you well.

Delicious and creamy! We stopped in to pick up our favorites and we pleasantly surprised at the degree of care that they went to to ensure my safety due to COVID. Unbelievable and very appreciated!! Thank you for not only how delicious your treats are, but also for how much you care about your customers! It shows! read more

The Sangria sorbet is a perfect compliment to a great afternoon. It was very satisfying without being overly sweet. I look forward to trying more of the vegan options in the future. read more

the coconut ice cream was wonderful !! what a hidden find!

I love luv ice cream. It's amazing and I don't feel bad eating it because it's not made with all the junk other ice cream is. They have this drowned ice cream which is basically a capachino ice cream float. Delicious read more

In all honesty, this review probably won't be very long. There really wasn't much to talk about here. We went on one of the nicer days we've had so far. Figured a day of roller blading and park playing deserved some yummy ice cream. Well, let's be honest. I think doing anything any day deserves ice cream. That's just me though. Anyway, we've been wanting to try Luv Ice Cream so we figured no time like the present. Walked in to an empty store, great, more ice cream for us. Problem was, there were only 8 flavors available. I'm used to the MilkJams, and Izzy's of the world, so 8 little options made me weary. Still, I tried the non-vegan chocolate ice cream and the vanilla. Both were very good. Couldn't try any of the vegan ones because they all had coconut in it, and I'm REALLY not a fan of coconut. Turns out, whether in store or not, nearly every vegan option they offer has coconut in it. That was a major turn-off. The fact that the serving sizes were so small didn't exactly help matters. Bottom line though, the ice cream I had was very good, and I wouldn't mind having that ice cream again. That is, if MilkJam or Izzy's is closed. read more

Susanna runs a great store, truly a labor of love. Rare to see a true local business focused on sustainable sourcing and delivering a quality product with a smile. Plus it doesn't hurt that Ilya is an MIT trained chemical engineer that can explain the science of chocolate! read more

I came across this little ice cream, cafe after personally meeting the owner Susan at the local Maplewood Costco. She was enthusiastic and a savvy business women wanting to grow her small, yet thriving shop. My mother and I visited Luv's Ice Cream and Cafe and were enthralled by the bright decor, local art work decorating every wall, and the engaging ladies behind the counter. We shared more than samples; from laughs and personal stories to whole hearted talk, even other customers shared in the passion of this lovely little cafe. Sugar-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and Healthy Heart options for ice cream and "Nice" creams lovers alike. The infamous italian "affigato" tried during a follow up visit was divine! Expresso and "Nice" cream was a jingle of love for the tastebuds! As a plant based, whole food eater (think vegan), this was an excellent alternative to high in fat, sugar and preservative laden counterparts. While their portions are smaller, the contents are just as filling and even more satisfying without the sugar induced coma afterward. High quality and guilt free refreshing treats to satisfy all! read more