I took my grandkids age 11 and 14 who were visiting from Florida for Sugar Science. It was a highlight of their week with me, for both. My 14 year old grandson commented that he would go there for his birthday every year if he could (with different themes), and that he could learn about science everyday like that. They spotted the Disney Dinner menu and asked to bring their parents for that in an upcoming visit. read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Ice Cream Sundaes! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is genuinely one of the most fun things I've done in Denver in a while. One guy runs the whole show and turns it into a mad scientist candy lab experience, it's not hands on, you just watch, but that's honestly part of the charm. He made ice cream with liquid nitrogen in under thirty seconds right in front of us. We tried the Liquid Nitrogen Cheetos first and I actually had smoke coming out of my mouth like a dragon, then the Tang Space Foam which ended up being my favorite bite, with the Jolly Rancher Meteors right behind it. At one point he did this thing with liquid nitrogen in a flask and when he lifted his hand off it looked like a rocket launching, genuinely one of the coolest little moments of the visit. We also went through a Mexican Fried Ice Cream sundae with churro dust, an Oreo sundae, and a toasted marshmallow with raspberry that surprised me, it had this frozen whipped cream that shatters like glass and an edible astronaut sticker on top. Then they put you in a black light room with glow in the dark cotton candy and my face ended up glowing too from the dust. It's not cheap and tickets sell out fast, but I'd go back in a heartbeat. They're releasing Halloween session tickets soon if you want to catch it. read more

This is a fun and unique experience, but don't come expecting a BUNCH of food... The proprietor does a great job of presenting. 'Food science' of desserts, using freeze dried and dry ice methods... There's demonstrations and tastings, and while enjoyed it as an adult, I think it's even more engaging for young people (4-12, probably target). There cool art on the wall, and a presentation with the 'tour', feels kinda like a mad scientists kitchen. Worth a trip and value for the ticket price, really unique business idea. read more

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The guy wasn't very nice when we asked if we could just get some dessert. "Do you have tickets to the event?" No. Obviously or we wouldn't be here looking lost. Didn't offer a suggestion of when we could come back or anything. So glad we came down from evergreen to check it out. How would we have known it was a ticketed event. Didn't ask if we wanted to get tickets or offer any idea of how/when to try the desserts a different time. read more

The experience was overall fun because of our group and not because of the chef. It was a great place to experience with a group of friends. The confections were creative and definitely fun to eat. The flavors were developed conceptually but some lacked in execution. For example, there was a dish that was strawberries and mint, but it wasn't bursting with those flavors. Everything is a bit subtle. The liquid nitrogen seemed to be the number one gimmick, and it was loads of fun. The Cheeto was especially cool, pun intended, and even though we were instructed to take little bites, which I definitely did, it still burned my tongue a bit. Several other people in the group experienced the same thing. There were no issues with any of the other frozen treats. We also had fun in the black light room with the cotton candy. There was a lot of laughter throughout the evening. The presentation overall was a bit lackluster. I felt like he was just reading off of slides and the energy was tired and irritable. I felt like he didn't really want to present or be there--like he'd done this 1000 times and hates it. Maybe needs more of people person for presentation, plus it was hard for all of us to see what was happening because parts of the presentation took place at the end of a long counter. The last bit that knocked it down a star or two for me was all the dust. The place was super cool with artwork and displays, but it was so dusty. Even the water pitchers were near a grimy wall. And there was a very loud event going on next door but he kept the door open to the event so it was hard to hear the presentation at times due to the connected hallway. If it was cleaned up a bit, and the view for the presentation was better for all, if the chef wasn't so grumpy, I'd say it would be a 4 star place. read more

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What an amazing event. Well worth the money. We had an amazing time. I would go and take others again. Also I messed up the date of my ticket and they were kind enough to squeeze us in on a full house. Giving my son and nephew a truly great experience. Make sure you book ahead it's well worth it. read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - My son and his glowing cotton candy!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was a really cool experience and I'll be back to take the kids (did it on a date). It's good for adults and kids. You get to try like six desserts and they talk about how everything works. The shop is decorated with really cool stuff that the owner made. The event I did was about 45 minutes and they have their own free parking garage. read more

Would not recommend. The chef's presentation was rushed and he seemed irritable. The only time he smiled was when my group was buying extra treats at the end. I think a lot of the good reviews were from incentives. read more

This place is awesome. It is a unique hole in the wall candy shop that is not very big. It has an eclectic decoration style. They have a sore in Dubai as well. There is free parking in a garage just past it and there is also street parking available. Reservations are required to take the tour here, which lasts about 30 minutes, with about 10 minutes of shopping at the end. My tour was ran by the Chef Ian Kleinman. The tour is called Sugar Science and Chef Ian demonstrated making ice cream and other treats with liquid nitrogen. Some of the treats that I got to experience were glow in the dark cotton candy, freeze dried Jolly Ranchers, dipn dots ice cream, cracker jack space foam, and you choice of one of him imaginative sundaes. The tour starts off with a liquid nitrogen presentation and in addition to making Willy Wonka inspired treats, he provides a bit of a history lesson. I found the Tesla (the inventor, not the car) story very interesting. Chef Ian was very nice, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed the tour. I wish that my kids would have been able to see it. This tour is fun for all ages though. I am glad that I made it here. I like it so much that I purchased some of the imaginative candy to take home with me including freeze dried honeycomb and freeze dried Jolly Ranchers. Chef Ian knew that I was flying and packaged may candy up very securely for the road. I highly, highly recommend checking this place out and would love to see more. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. read more

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We just finished at this place and wow! We absolutely had a blast! The owner is super fun and entertaining and also extremely efficient! We loved the different tastings and ice cream at the end! We ended up buying edible wall paper that tastes like the different fruits! The prices are really affordable and we will definitely be back! The decor is super cute and fun to look at as well! read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect but it exceeded expectations. I am not much of a "sweets" person as much as I am an "adventurous eater" so it was interesting trying things like freezerless ice cream or dehydrated jello. The demonstration was probably 30 minutes long so it was a great pop-in-and-out for a day of outings with a small toddler ( you do need reservations I think). Overall terrific experience. read more

My family had a wonderful time visiting the shop. My three year old nephew's and my 70 year old Grandpa had the most fun! The candy is so unique, you feel like you've set off on a sci-fi adventure! The team is extremely talented and creative. I would recommend this to any age for any reason! read more

Very cool and whimsical experience trying some unique treats! Our favorite dessert sampled was the dippin dots! The cotton candy we got to sample was also very good. Bought a few lollipops and the smores marshmallow at the end to support the business, weren't huge fans of either but still a 5/5 time! read more

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I rarely write low reviews but my family just had an icky experience here, and once I came on to read other reviews, I did feel validated and agreed with the lower ones. We were excited to try the Inventing Room and joined for a friend's birthday. From the moment we arrived (10 minutes late - as we looked for parking with three young kids), we felt the tenseness and irritability of the chef. The chef had already started his presentation (which was fine by us) but he was very unfriendly, even as he tried to make some jokes that didn't deliver well in between him yelling at us. Repeatedly, our children were yelled at for not standing against the wall and he kept glaring at them for laughing/talking with each other (5 year olds). The whole experience was very rushed, only for us to stand around for 20 minutes at the end. Of all the samples, we enjoyed the dip and dots. Everything else was so so sweet that even our kids didn't want to eat it. This included the sundaes at the end that were covered in sugary toppings that we mostly threw away. After the presentation, we bought some lollipops and candies to support the business. When we left, my husband repeatedly said his stomach was hurting from all the sugar, and yep, sure enough, he had a full-on stomachache that evening. We wish them well as this is such a unique and ingenuous concept. Just far from the fun and kid-friendly Willy Wonka vibes of a dessert/candy shop. read more

What a fun and tasty experience. Loved the science as well as the yummy treats we got to sample. The treats were planned so there was a lot of Colorado connections which I thought was a nice idea. Nicole was an excellent chef. Actually we did try several items. Started with Colorado beet sugar caramel popcorn covered in sugar beet syrup. Other treats were the root beer float space foam, donut bread pudding, jolly rancher flavored dipping dots, peach marshmallow. Oh I can't forget to mention the cosmic cotton candy! It was really fun. We went into a glow room and were given glow in the dark cotton candy. So fun. We finished with our choice of 3 different sundaes made with ice cream - made with liquid nitrogen of course! None of the treats were especially large but given that we were trying several items that is a good thing. I highly recommend this event. read more

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Really cool dessert experience! Highly recommend signing up for their emails and buying tickets to the Sugar Science experience! We loved the "Mexican" and the "Banana" ice creams at the end. Super interesting place as they made the edible paper for Willy Wonka! I will say though it did seem very very rushed and just like normal treats but dipped in liquid nitrogen nothing too fancy. We thought there would be more to it honestly. read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Surprise dessert while visiting Denver. What a cool experience combining science and sugar!!! Need to bring the grandkids for sure! Entertaining and tasty! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Yum! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What a fun place for special occasions or just for some science, dessert and fun! You do have to reserve tickets online and quickly sell out, so don't miss out. It is quite experience with a show, fun candy, and an ice cream dessert at the end for everyone. The vibe is very Willy Wonka-esk with a mix of science. It is great for adults and children. read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - S'more ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Super fun and interesting place! Learn all about liquid nitrogen, with yummy food, and get to try things right there! It's about 30ish mins in total, and the end you get to pick what sundae you want (3 options). The taste testing was my favorite part, the sundae was decent, and the class overall was fun! I'd recommend someone checking them out if in the Denver area. read more

Like some other Yelpers with children, my group had a similarly inhospitable experience at the Inventing Room. At first when Chef asked, "Is she OK?" Referring to my 3 year old son who was being playful during a presentation about liquid nitrogen, I thought he was genuinely concerned that we were having a good time. After a beat, I realized we were being scolded. Chef remained frosty to our group and I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable for the remainder of our session. Also, I didn't really enjoy the treats as they were too sweet for me, but I could have forgiven that had Chef smiled just once. read more

We wanted to find something different to do with the kids when we visited the Denver area this weekend and found The Inventing Room. When we walked in, we were told to sit at the counter by the window, as each group of ticket holders were seated together. The space is filled with fun, funky art/decor and some homages to Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka. We got to see and sample a few treats whipped up with the power of liquid nitrogen, with the kids' favorite being the cotton candy sprinkled with bioluminescent powder. From the description, we thought it would be more theatric, but the presentation was still fun for the kids. We had to pick the kids up a couple of times so they could see what was happening, so that could also be improved. Otherwise, this is a great experience and one that we will most likely do during future visits read more

Such a fun experience! Brought the family here for our 3 years olds bday bc he loves sugar. Loved that we got to sample 5-6 items and make some great family memories. The ice cream sundaes and the peach marshmallows were my favorite! read more

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Had a really great time! Great desserts and great options! You won't be disappointed! The service was professional and welcoming! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had such a great time at Sugar Science this evening! We went with two littles (2 years old and 9 months). The presentation kept both their attention and our 2 year old was overjoyed trying all the sweet treats. The chef was very considerate and the experience overall was so unique! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Cotton candy! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were lucky to score a reservation for their Halloween treats event with the kids to end their fall break. It was such an exciting & fun experience being able to learn how to make & enjoy a bunch of delicious treats. Their favorite was the glow in the dark cotton candy & their nitrogen ice cream sundaes. Definitely recommend bringing the whole family. Can't wait to come back for one of their monthly gobblefunk dinners. read more

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Outstanding! We had such a fun time here. It was great way to sneak some science in with some sugar. We're definitely coming back! read more

This place is amazing!! Fun for kids and adults. Super creative and yummy treats!!! It's like a trip to Wonka's Factory! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Glow in the dark cotton candy! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had an awesome experience. All of the candy we tried was delicious . We wish it would have been slightly longer. That would be the only downside. After reading some of the reviews I don't get why people were mad. It says where to park if you read their website and yes you get placed depending on how you arrive-which is fair. There are only 16 slots. Tickets usually sell out! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Sample ice creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So we returned to this shop recently. It is now no longer a drop in and order shop. Now you buy tickets for a science demo involving the use of liquid nitrogen to prepare ice cream and several other items. Today it included freezing caramel popcorn, a cake piece, whipped cream and two other items. Now these were not big portions but more like small bites to demonstrate the science of quick freezing certain foods. It included a narration by the host/food preparer. At our presentation there were roughly 15 people that had tickets. It was a fun experience but don't go expecting a big meal or a big dessert. It's a unique food show and was very enjoyable. Do we plan to go again? You betcha! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for the first time this weekend for the super arcade theme. We loved everything! The demos were fun to watch, we learned a lot of new information and the treats were yummy. My favorite was the Mario nitro foam. The chef is great at explaining everything and made us want to come back as often as we can! read more

Soooo fun! The hands on experience was super fascinating and it was incredible to try the desserts and watch them being made. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. I would totally recommend!! read more

The absolute coolest experience! If you're like me and always wondering if it's worth it, YES IT SURE IS! The chef and the shop are one of a kind. Trust me- Book it read more

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Great experience. If you love science and sweet treats, this is the place to go. The perfect combination of fun and tasty. Call to book a reservation. read more

Came for a Halloween themed private event and it was a blast! So much information and a ton of cool demonstrations, not to mention ALL the treats!!! We will be back! read more

Super fun activity for a rainy day. Tasty treats and interesting scientific food demonstrations.

So creative, so fun! Went to the Inventing room on a girlfriends date night and we were so delighted at what we found! They have so many fun ways of preparing the ice cream dishes and ingredients that they use: liquid nitrogen to create fun choclate shapes, cotton candy, fun flavors, the list goes on! I got a Giant S'mores Cream Puff! Soooo good! The cruch, ice cream, and magic chocolate on top! I loved it. I would definitely come here on a date night or if you have kids this would be a fun weekend activity! All around great concept. read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Giant S'mores Cream Puff! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a great place to take kids, or if you're taking any science class, very educational & worth the 15$ for the show & sweet small treats. I wish science classes were more hands on &had yummy snacks like this. If you're anti- kids, I'd recommend bringing 15 friends to book out the seats. read more

Made a trip here on our visit to Colorado. It was an intimate experience and the treats were all delicious. Loved getting to learn about science while snacking on desserts. Would recommend for anyone into science or sweets read more

Went here on 10/15/21. Found this place after searching on Google 'best desserts in denver'. You have to make a reservation. It's about 15 person and then you can buy additional gifts. They do awesome stuff here. Freeze dried candy. Just an experience on its own. Then they make their ice cream with liquid nitrogen. I would def bring other people here. Right now they are doing a Halloween theme. Def want to see their other themes. Fantastic! read more

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Everything from the presentation, to the service, to the confections, was absolutely incredible. If you're looking for something unique and fun and different for any age, please come and enjoy yourself! read more

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop - Come and see! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Denver, Colorado