Delicious treats! I've been here several times now and the service and quality of ingredients are consistently great! I've tried several of their Italian ice flavors and all of them pair perfectly with the vanilla soft serve. Their dirty sodas are delicious as well! The restaurant is conveniently located right off State Street. Inside is clean with fun, bright decor. Lots of seating. There is even a quaint little back room away from the main counter with a few tables and chairs. Will definitely be back, and will definitely bring my kids here next time! read more

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I was out running errands in the area today. I needed a soda while I was out and about so I made my way in to grab one. I have checked their menu online before so I had a general idea of what kind of goodies they had. I was excited that I finally get to check out the place I drive by all week. I came in late afternoon so it was pretty chill. The gal behind the counter was helping someone in the drive thru window which gave me a minute to look over the menu. I also got to check out the venue while I was waiting. The little shop is so cute! I adore all the Valentines decor everywhere. After scoping out the joint, I headed back to check out the menu again. Everything on the menu looked tasty. Some of the soda combinations looked really good but I didn't know if some of the syrups they had were sugar free. So after the gal was done, I was able to get a couple questions answered. The only sugar free syrup they had was vanilla. Such a bummer since they have so many other flavors to accommodate their drink list. Doesn't give sugar free drinkers many drink options. So, I ordered a custom dirty soda of diet Dr. Pepper with sugar free vanilla and cream. I also ordered a kid's size of chocolate and vanilla swirl custard too. I am in awww at how much custard you get in a kid's size! You are truly getting your money's worth. My drink was wrapped up and I grabbed my goodies and made my way into the side room to enjoy my goodies. I had to sit in the side room to eat my treat. It was fun sitting next to the colorful wall. Whoever painted it did such a great job! My custard swirl was so good! It was creamy. Chocolate and vanilla will always be a winning combination. I ate about half and really wanted to take the rest home but I wasn't going home anytime soon. Sucked I was getting rid of it. I did take a sip of my dirty soda on my way out of the door. I didn't really taste any flavoring in it. I thought maybe the sweetness of the custard was still present on my taste buds so I waited to take another drink. My drink was disappointing. You can taste the cream in it. I don't know if the soda syrup was out but the Dr. Pepper taste was very light. I didn't really taste any of the sugar free vanilla. I did finish the soda cause I didn't want to waste it but I'll just stick to the frozen treats the next time I'm in. Happy I got to stop in today. The custard was so good! I can't wait till it gets hotter and can come here with my husband. Their shakes sound great and my husband is a sucker for a good milkshake. I have a feeling he's going to love this place. I am looking forward having the churro dessert with the custard on top time. That combination just sounds fantastic and it will be a must have the next time I'm in. read more

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Italian Ice + Frozen Custard! I had mango ice with vanilla custard. The mango flavor was rich and bright and the custard was smooth and creamy. Daughter had raspberry ice with vanilla custard and she enjoyed hers. Sizes are deceiving. A kid's was enough for me! read more

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hubby LOVEs the custard.. I usually have Italian ice with custard .. can't wait till it's warmer. They open late it's a bonus!

There used to be an Italian Ice place near my house in san diego so I missed italian ice + custard the haleakala sunrise was delicious and fruity my sister got strawberry pog which was good but she said the sunrise was better the custard itself was SO good read more

A sweet find in this recently opened (March 2023) honest to goodness REAL Italian ice shop! My Sicilian heritage, Brooklyn born and raised hubby has been missing real Italian ice since we moved away from NY area and now he is a happy guy to have found it here. Me too! Delightful interior where pride of ownership sparkles. Charming, friendly owners in husband (Mike) and wife (Julie), the MJ of the name who found their way to Boise from Spokane via Kentucky. SWEET EATS: We have been in a couple of times to try different flavors of ices and these are the real-deal-texture for Italian ice. They have lemon, of course, and it is dee-licious but they have maybe another dozen'ish (rotating?) flavors too and all made on site. Each one we have tried has been yummy, like peaches and cream and also root beer. Several sizes available with the kids size ($2.99) being ample serving for us. Also on the menu sweet treats like Dole Whips and frozen custard in cones or cups and frozen drinks which have an option of being topped with the frozen custard and it is an option with the Italian ice too or ice and custard can be blended together (called cold fusion, I think). Several kinds of specialty sodas, too, in sizes from 16 oz to 44 oz. We're not so much beverage drinkers but our goal is to come back often and work our way through all the flavors of the Italian ice and frozen custard creations too. JAVA NOTE: One thing they do not offer here is coffee. We were in one day when a woman came in specifically looking for coffee service. This is an ice and frozen sweets shop not a coffee place. Plan accordingly. SPARKLING INTERIOR: Once home to the now defunct Sweet Valley Cookie Co., the owners have painted and freshened up the once dark space. Light and bright in front with windows in that seating area and in the large back room, now with fun wall art I think Julie did herself, you'll find lots more tables and even one that is "pint sized" for little ones. So spiffy clean everywhere too. WORTH-THE-TRIP LOCATION: The only hitch in this giddyeup may be one has to know this is here to know it is here. It is a destination location not a walking through the neighborhood location. (As bookmark, The Lift (Bar and Grill) is immediate neighbor on the same side of W. State Street at the corner of W. State and Lander.) It is worth the trip to discover it! PARKING: Private lot. If you miss the turn into it off of State Street, you can turn on the next side street, W. Lander, and enter the lot from the back. ACCESSIBILITY: ADA marked parking in the back lot with sidewalk access into the building. All on one floor. Ample floor space throughout. Standard height, accessible, table seating. Loo is accessible. PS: No outdoor seating. A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW!: I didn't see it at first so fyi it is there. It parallels the front of the building on State Street. read more

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This place is great. But I will say that sometimes you have to wait if you order anything "special" ...worth it though !

From the custard to the friendly service and easy parking this is first class. we had the vanilla and the salted caramel custard in cones. Superb! Don't sleep on this spot Boise! read more

How about more than 3 flavors, two of which are chocolate and vanilla?! It shouldn't be called a custard cafe with 3 flavors.

I LOVE ITALIAN ICE, and let me tell you this coconut cream ice texture is a smash of ice cream and Italian ice and it's AMAZING! Unfortunately I was just passing through Boise, if I was a local, I would be here weekly. read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Coconut cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great find! Cute little place with indoor seating but also a drive thru!! Lots of flavor options. Ice cream is so good and creamy! They are very nice and let you try samples of all the ice flavors. My fav combo rn has been orange cream with vanilla custard and rootbeer with vanilla custard. read more

I heard about this place and don't live anywhere near. Was driving by and decided to stop. Got a cold fusion ice with dole whip on top. It was amazing... will definitely be back. read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Our new favorite treat in Boise! We ordered the Italian ice with custard on the bottom & top (I forgot the exact name) and it was delicious! Staff was friendly and explained the menu. The inside was clean and welcoming. Can't wait to get back! read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Tigers Blood & Orange Cream Italian ice with Vanilla Custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

MJ's is such a cute place! They have a wonderful selection of treats to pick from as well. I wanted one of everything! They were helped me decide what to order, which was a layered dole whip (yes they have dole whip) and tigers blood Italian ice! It was amazing! I'll be back and next time I'll bring friends! (Oh! Did I mention they have a drive-thru?) So fast and convenient as well as a cute indoor seating area! Welcome to Boise, MJ's! read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Dole Whip and Tiger's Blood Italian Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

2nd time to visit and loved the salted caramel cone! Hope to try something new when I'm back in town. A must if your looking for a sweet! read more

I've been wanting to Boise to get an italian ice/soft serve type spot for awhile and finally got off my lazy ass and tried it. DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Portions were buck wild and the flavor was off the charts. Vegan options too! Drive through as well!? Beam me up, I will be here often! I think the owner was the person working? Was super helpful, gave us the run down and the lay of the land and let us try some stuff too. Literally take my stupid money! read more

The best custard and Italian ice around. It's a hidden gem. Cute place; Great friendly service! read more

Delicious! So creamy and good I had the pineapple soft serve! So good with pretzels bites - the best sweet and salty combo!

Great service, great desserts! We love coming here! So glad we have a place like this out here now! read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Delishness - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Delicious!! Clean atmosphere and so many choices. Custard and Italian ice combo is sooo delicious.

Truly the best sweet treat shop in Boise!! Reminds me of Joe's in Anaheim. The most kind employees and owner! She is the best. Drive thru is nice but also easy to go in. read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Dole and custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Best Italian ice and custard in Treasure Valley! We love to take a few pints home and serve it after a Italian dinner with friends.

Been missing our favorite Joe Latti from Joe's and this place hits the spot. Custard is on point!

My new favorite cold treat in idaho!!!! The absolute best flavors and awesome customer service. I have to stop myself from coming everyday.

We come here too often and it's our favorite sweet treat to get. Highly recommended. Always super clean and friendly. read more

Yum! So tasty and reasonable given the serving sizes are quite large. Loved the Italian ice (blue raspberry) and the shake of the month (s'mores)! Great service with a smile. read more

This place just off state st is an absolute gem! My boyfriend and I found it while driving by one time and decided to give it a go. It is safe to say it is now our favorite place! The service was immaculate and the Italian ice and sodas are to die for. The place deserves all the stars it can get! I can't wait to go back almost every week to try everything that they offer, especially the little bites and dole whip! I am Hawaiian and they even have a flavor called Haleakala Sunrise! So cool! It is a spacious place with lots of seating and a wonderful atmosphere! Definitely will be filling up the stamp card fast! read more

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LOVE this place everyone needs to try this. It's custard not ice cream or a soft serve delicious on top of the Italian ice with a ray of flavors to choose from. Something for everyone. Will come again. Yummy!!! read more

This place is amazing! Super cute, clean and lots of seating. The owner is so nice and the treats are amazing! I highly recommend the dole whip and root beer with vanilla custard. We are already making it our family favorite spot! read more

I was craving Italian ice and found this gem! There was excellent service and they made sure to explain their different flavors and options. I decided on the strawberry colada with vanilla custard. It did not disappoint! read more

Tasty treats. Fun easy going environment. Tasty treats. Fun easy going environment. Tasty treats. Fun easy going environment.

Excellent Italian ice also know as water ice if you are from the Philadelphia area. Cold fusion is similar to a gelati. Just like Rita's Italian ice! read more

Stopped by tonight on a whim. Clean, excellent service and ample parking. Tried some samples and settled on a chocolate custard. Delicious! It reminded me of the carvel ice cream I use to get when I lived on the east coast. Will make it a regular habit ! read more

Delicious treats! Fantastic flavors for children or adults and a pup cup for the dogs! Staff are friendly and give great samples. Give it a try! read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Pup cup for the win! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We are from out of town and decided to stop and try out this place. It was very clean and has a good atmosphere. I got the Banana Colada. Very delicious if you are a banana lover. The owner was very helpful and let us try many flavors. We will definitely be back. 10/10. read more

MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe - Banana Colada - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Very tasty custard with very friendly service! Highly recommend you try the chocolate / vanilla swirl custard. I had mine with hot fudge and caramel. Good stuff! read more

Talk about YUM! This place was a winner from the get go. Our family absolutely loves this new place. The Italian ice and custard combo was the perfect pair. The shop is SPOTLESS and there is a large room for groups in the back with a cute mural. See you soon MJ's! read more

I just discovered this wonderful place. Great menu, service, prices, and ambience. My new go to place for treats.

I think Mike & Julie might be my favorite people for bringing Italian ice to the valley :) Their store is so clean & cute with indoor dining featuring an adorable toddler sized table I got a medium Cold Fusion with Tiger's Blood Italian ice (strawberry, coconut & watermelon mixed together) & it was delicious! Layered between the creamiest vanilla custard on top & bottom, such a sweet treat! My bf got a large Cold Fusion with Haleakala (pronounced hall-uh call-uh) Sunrise Italian ice (mango, orange & peach mixed together) & even though he loved it, he had plenty to save for later. Portions are generous & fairly priced. The staff is friendly & sweet as their desserts! We also shared the Oreo Krispe Treat - the crushed Oreos & mini marshmallows made it extra chewy & yummy we're big fans! read more

Delicious and refreshing! Just as good if not better than Joe's or Rita's. So glad Italian ice has finally made it to Boise. Mike and Julie are great! read more