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    4.7 (478 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tristen R.

    This is one of my top ice cream places in Boise! They have such delicious, unique flavors. It's really fun to get a flight and try eight if you're with a date or group of friends. Our scooper allowed us to try a few flavors and told us about some new ones! Some of our favorite are the summer hike(strawberry sorbet of your dreams), licking the spoon(brownie batter), marky mark(honeycomb and caramel) just to name a few.

    Natalie M.

    Came here for a little quick scoop and it did not miss! The service was amazing very friendly, me and my daughter got the summer hike flavor and it was sooo good!!! Very refreshing for this summer heat. We got one scoop and it was around $4 which honestly wasn't expensive! We also tried the orange soda, which would have tasted even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! It was amazing.

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    Aude O.

    I came here for a post disappointment of a dinner. Location was close to our hotel in downtown. I got a single of the phat Mint, which was utterly delicious. The mint was really pronounced and delicious. Service was great and even if they were busy it was very quick service. Highly recommended.

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    Chan C.

    Wow who ever thought up raspberry walnut goat cheese ice was a genius! You can get boozed up ice cream too!

    William W.

    If you compile data on the highest-rated ice cream stores across the United States, the STIL (Sweetest Things In Life) in Boise is ranked an impressive 11th overall! Now, theoretically it should be unforgettable ice cream with those ratings! But locals in Boise seem to overrate their eateries, and unfortunately STIL is no exception. Despite an average customer rating of 4.77 on all platforms, the ice cream is shockingly mediocre. It doesn't even compare to decent store-bought brands, much less the life-changing creameries throughout America's top 20. Some of the flavors are creative, and of course ice cream is always good. But the ratings for STIL are way overblown!

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    Doreen T.

    I wasn't even craving ice cream since it was such a cold night, but when I spotted a flavor called Marky Mark and the Crunchy Brunch (hello nostalgia!), I couldn't resist getting in line. Sadly, it was sold out, so I went with the Idaho Wilderness, a lovely lavender flavor, and it totally hit the spot. Craving satisfied thanks to STIL "Sweetest Things in Life" ! Definitely a great stop if you're in the mood for something sweet.

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    Banafsheh M.

    We tried several flavors and every single one was delicious. they have a patio and great music

    Mai L.

    Cool ice cream place with lots of flavors to choose from and funny names! They even offer boozy ice cream and beer flights which is unique to an ice cream place. I got "The See me Rolling" (cinnamon roll) and "Like the Spoon" (brownie batter). The cinnamon roll had chucks of it inside of it. I liked the brownie batter a lot. We got a brookie and a sticker too.

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    Chris C.

    Ice cream is really good. They have alcoholic ice cream options and several beer options. If you can't decide there are also ice cream and beer flights (4 flavors). Service was good, staff were nice and got through the line pretty quick. There are some limited seats inside and plenty outside. Parking is mostly street parking and it's in a popular neighborhood, especially at night and on the weekend. Overall, would definitely visit again!

    Mark F.

    I was guided to this ice cream shop by a local, and I just wanted to say "Thank you" random local person. I went solo the first trip. When my wife found out I went on my own, she informed me that it was already on her well-researched pre-trip list (so, we went again together). ANYWAY, this place was great. For my first trip, I had the Marky Mark and the Funky Crunch, the Bake Sale, and the Fresh Powder...all in one cup. Awesomeness. I forgot to note what I got the second time and what is pictured below, but just know that it is ALL good. Even if I said the ice cream was subpar, which I wouldn't, and it wasn't, they had two things that would make them a five regardless. One, their clever flavor combinations. You don't have to worry about going in and choosing between vanilla and chocolate. They live off the beaten path in their creations. Actually, the toughest and most fun part of the process was picking the flavors that would merge well together. Two, I am not sure if they selectively hired energetic kids behind the counter, or if working at the place just made normal kids more awesome, but we were greeted with curiosity, energy, and efficiency each of my times there. They could just go through the motions with their part-time job, but they actually elevated the whole experience. We loved our two visits here, I highly recommend this place, and see you there (the next time we are in Boise)...

    Ciege A.

    Such a cute little ice cream and beer shop! The guy working was so friendly and patient with us while we tried different flavors and decided what we wanted. I got the brownie batter and it was delicious! My son got a coconut cake batter (which was vegan), and loved it (and he's not vegan). The inside was clean and tastefully decorated -- and they had a complimentary water jug with cups out which was nice on a hot day to go with our ice cream.

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    Suzanne C.

    Super cute & hip street side ice cream eatery-it's adorable-trolley car serving up fun flavor combos-great service & ice cream was great!

    Ice cream (L-R): Night Cap, Green Belt, Cookies with Grandma, Picnic in the Park
    Jana H.

    I would go back to Boise just for The STIL! Such a great place for ice cream lovers. We came in during their happy hour time (which began at 2pm). All flights are $15 during HH, which is a great deal! The employee was super nice and patient and was not bothered that we tried multiple ice cream flavors; there were just SO many good ones to choose from! He also gave suggestions about pairings with the wines and beer we got on our flight (2 wine, 2 beer, 4 ice cream). Also a flight of ice cream and either just beer, wine, or both is an EXCELLENT concept!! The ice cream was a great consistency and all of the flavors were fantastic. We settled on their Night Cap, Green Belt, Cookies with Grandma, and Picnic in the Park. All of them were delicious, but Night Cap was our favorite (forewarning it does have alcohol in it). 10/10 would recommend!!

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    Who can beat The Stil? One of the best ice cream shops around the country. The service and location/vibe is the best.

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    Couldn't get a picture of our ice cream because we ate it too dang quick. Every flavor we tried was fantastic.

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    3 years ago

    We enjoyed this place! My kids loved the ice cream and they had Prosecco!!! It will be hard to go back to a basic ice cream shop after this!

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    4 years ago

    So delicious! And always have the best booze infused icecream flavors!! Almost always go here after dinner if I'm on eckert

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    Amazing flavors and cool vibe. We went in winter but there is a cool outdoor sitting area that would be perfect for warmer weather.

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful ice cream. Innovative flavors and fun vibe. Always hits the spot.

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    4 years ago

    Fire vegan ice cream. Will for sure be coming back! Got peanut butter brownie and wow amazing.

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    6 years ago

    Finally stopped in, really nice people and GREAT & Innovative Flavors! Perfect cure for Covid Blues! You

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    4 years ago

    Great ice cream with tons of flavors. Place can be packed like an internment camp but besides that it's solid

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    Ask the Community - The STIL

    Are there dairy-free options? How about gluten-free options?

    Yes they have the most incredible dairy-free and gluten-free flavors. I have never in my entire life and being gluten and dairy-free for 20 years tasted any better ice cream in the entire United States and probably abroad also. I love STIL. 💗🍦… 

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    4.5(38 reviews)
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    I do ice cream dates with my kiddos towards the end of summer. Getting some quality time in with…read moreall of them now that we are heading into the tail end of summer. I was actually supposed to meet my nephew at the new location in Eagle. It's actually closer to us but my sweet nephew got confused and headed down to the downtown location. No problem, I made my way downtown to meet my baby for some aunty/nephew time. It's been a few months since I have been in. The shop is a cute as ever. Merch is now available. The pink t shirt they have available was calling my name! It's the perfect shade of pink and sooooo soft. I will have to come back and really check out the merch. My nephew had already been waiting for me to arrive. He's ready for his ice cream! I noticed that they had pistachio as a flavor at the Eagle location. Kinda bummed that it wasn't available here but sweet cream and chocolate will always be a winning combo here. So today I grabbed a kiddie swirl. My nephew grabbed the medium cup with sweet cream, cherry sauce and brownies. Our ice cream was fantastic. My nephew polished off his big cup. Not gonna lie, all the extras he added made his cup look sooooooo good! I as well polished off mine. Can't leave any behind. We got to hang out with the other customers that were enjoying their treats. It makes me heart so happy seeing all these folks come and support a small local business. It's the best! I am going on another ice cream date with my neice next week. Looking forward to checking out the new venue with her. Still happy that my nephew and I got to come here today to enjoy our sweet treat. You can never beat the original.

    We saw this place on our way to dinner and planned to come afterwards. We both just wanted a small…read moresimple soft serve. I wanted vanilla which their version of vanilla is sweet cream. It didn't have the vanilla flavor I was craving. My husband got the chocolate which I tried and it tasted much better. The mini size is plenty big by the way. My biggest issue was the parking here. Their parking lot has two spots, that's it! The only parking is on the street...kinda, because there were signs all over that said you had to have a permit, so my husband circled around the block while I got our ice cream. I told the gal at the counter about the parking situation, not that she could do anything about it, but she did say you can ignore the signs in the evening and park anywhere . I guess it's more enforced during work hours. If I lived in the north end I would come back and try their other flavors but I don't so it's probably a one and done for me. Definitely a try for those that live walking distance.

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    Delicious treats!…read more 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!

    I was out running errands in the area today. I needed a soda while I was out and about so I made my…read moreway 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.

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    Absolutely amazing ice cream! I didn't know sheep's milk ice cream was a thing but now that I do, I…read morefeel like cows can save their milk. This ice cream is both lighter but to richer, and seems less oily in your mouth. That allows the flavor to shine which is great because Negranti has fun flavors like strawberry basil and espresso. They also have basics like vanilla which are full of flavor and are anything but boring. You can get a basic cup or cone or get a cookie ice cream sandwich. I just stuck with a basic cup because I wanted to highlight the ice cream. I stuck with the vanilla, because I'm a simple girl, and it was truly so flavorful and silky that I could have eaten a pint. I encourage you to try something you're familiar with so you can compare the difference. I'd you're not in love with the idea of sheep's milk they do have a few cow's milk options so you can have something familiar. The prices feel high, but isn't that true for everything everywhere right now? I think it's reasonable to pay a premium for quality and, I hope, to compensate workers fairly. Give Negranti a try. I heard they're trying to source their own sheep's milk locally and I support trying to keep their money local so I'd love to keep funding this business.

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    Inside out: parking here can be an absolute nightmare. I'm not going to admit that. There is…read moretypically a lot across the street that can be open for parking, but I am not sure about the future of that as it was closed recently. They only have a few spots behind the building and those fill up in a blink. Service: never had a bad experience. Fast and friendly! Food: my husband and I have cycled through a wide variety of their flavors and I don't think I've ever had a bad one. Every single one is incredibly creamy and delicious. I haven't tried many of their alcoholic flavored ones to be honest, but the lemon flavors are always great, he gets Marky Mark and the crunchy Bunch and that is incredible. I enjoy their lavender berry with a scoop of the lemon, both excellent together. My grandma always gets any of the chocolate flavors and she just says it's some of the best ice cream she's ever had and she's 93! Overall, this is a great place to hang out, they have a wonderful place to sit outside and you can walk over to the cemetery and enjoy your ice cream while you look at the old interesting stones!

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