Scoops Thrifty Ice Cream

Love nostalgic moments ~
When I was a kid and lived in Cali there happened to be a Thrifty on my way to the school bus and let’s just say I had a lot of ice cream back in those days :)
My flavor of choice as a kid was rainbow sherbet! My mouth would turn orange, green & purple and I couldn’t lie to my parents ever when they asked if I had any ice cream before coming home :)
The unique shape the ice cream scoopers make is fun and this place has an old school feel to it. Is the ice cream the best? No is the honest truth. But for me it’s nostalgic and sometimes you need some of that flavor in life. It’s also cheaper then most of the other bigger guys and they have lots of flavors. Counted 32 on my last visit.
They also make shakes, malts, banana sundaes and other fun stuff along with fresh waffle cones that always smell amazing!

I have to say, our trip to Thrifty’s was the worst way to end our holiday get together. The woman working the counter was so rude. All I did was ask how big a large milk shake was… but I guess I said the wrong thing. She never even answered me, she just displayed tons of attitude and thrust the large sized cup toward us. There was no hello, no thank you, no screw you, nothing. I won’t be back, and even better, I will make sure that I tell everyone else. After twenty years working for tips, this woman did a great job reminding me why some people can’t make any.

I was excited to try Thrifty ice cream since I can remember loving their ice cream as a child. There was nothing to spectacular about this place. The service was just ok. The ice cream itself was pretty good but it’s not so good that I will make a special trip here for ice cream. They could jazz the place up a bit and I think it would be much better.

I had a coupon for a free scoop from Thrifty and stropped in to redeem it. I got a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough. I was the only person in the place so service was very good.
I think the ice cream is OK but I wouldn’t drive here just to get that. I think there are store brands that are just as good.
Thrifty is OK.

Not the best Ice cream around but Its more about memories and the square size scoop. One person working at the time kept clean. Have chairs available and a lot of flavors. Just like I remember.

I just found out this was here when the gas station closed. I didn’t know this whole time! I thought it was gone forever! Was very excited to see it and tried it today. I have to say I MUCH prefer this to getting ice cream from a gas station lol. Will be back!

I was so excited when I found out Thrifty’s was still here in Vegas, as I had thought they all left along with RiteAid’s closing years ago. Luckily, the ice cream still tastes the same to me as it did when I was younger. I LOVE the butter pecan and pecan praline. They always give a little extra ice cream when I order, whether it be one or two scoops. No frills about this location or the seating inside, but it serves it’s purpose. It’s a very simple store with a variety of flavors to choose from, either in a cup or a cone. No major complaints out of me!

Delicious ice cream. I’ve been here plenty of times, esp when they were located in that formerly defunct gas station. The ice cream is delicious and unique — animal cookie flavor is my favorite as of late. The 2 scoop cone is a very generous serving… this coming from a person who loves sweets and sugar. Perhaps because I usually stop here after a meal. Found that it’s more effective for me and my boo to share a 2 scoop and put a cup on it; rather than us getting 2 cones. This only works if one person so graciously doesn’t mind no cone. You can also buy packaged ice cream and take it home.

A pregnant woman’s dream. The location is kind of hidden, I work next door and that’s the only reason I know about it. Pretty basic as far as flavors go but for the price you can’t complain. Good place to come in for a quick scoop.

Peanuts were rancid on top of my ice cream sundae… obviously old. Very disappointing.

This place just brings back great childhood memories. It’s more nostalgic than anything. The ice cream is still the same as it’s always been, same good flavors but nothing special except the unique shaped scoops of ice cream. My favorite flavors here are the Mint Chip and Cappuccino Crunch.

Surprised to see a stand alone Thrifty’s ice cream shop. Yes, I agree with the other reviews. I think that I built up Thrifty’s ice cream in my mind because of nostalgia. I got my old time favorite Rocky Road. Average ice cream.

The service here is good, the ice cream is what you’d expect from Thrifty’s, and the facilities are clean. Only minor complaint is they seem understaffed. When I come here on hot summer evenings, there can be a line of 10 people and still only 1 worker. But she always puts on a smile despite being tired.

I’m going to agree with my friend, Shawn J.
I am old enough to remember when Thirty Ice Cream was located in the now defunct Thrifty Drug Stores. It was a «loss leader» charging 5 cents for a single, 10 cents, for a double, and 15 Cents for a tripple.
The quality was really low back then, but so were the prices.
Now, I did not expect to find the same prices, but for the poor quality, I did expect it to be less then 31 Flavors, and Cold Stone. Not the case.
This Ice Cream is not in the same class with Ben & Jerry’s, Hagen Daz, 31 Flavors, or even the Bryer’s you get at the store. The scoops are generous, but the low quality does not justify their prices.
My wife and I shared a double waffle cone of Coffee and Strawberry Ice Cream. A real waste of «cheat» calories on my diet.
My suggestion; go up or down the street to Albertson’s or Von’s, spend $ 4 on a pint of B&Js, Hagen Daz, or something you really like, and go home and enjoy it. Your taste buds and your wallet will both thank you.

Very disappointing. The funky looking ice cream scooper is kinda cool. When you look in the coolers at all the flavor choices you think to yourself this is going to be good. But then you have a seat and finally try it and… well let’s just say it’s not all that. My wife didn’t like her ice cream and ended up tossing hers out about halfway into it. But the ultimate test was my 4 year old… and he ended up throwing his cone in the trash after about 4 bites.
YMMV: Your mileage may vary but I’m not a fan, my family doesn’t like it either and we won’t try it again.

Apparently I’m one of the last people to ever try Thrifty’s ice cream. Blasphemy? Maybe. Am I now a believer? Sure. Haha. I don’t get to eat ice cream very often anymore as I’m trying to live a «healthier» lifestyle but when I do, oooooh wee! do I love it! Haha.
I had the medieval madness which was a mock 3 Musketeers bar deconstructed into an nice cream form and the chocolate malted krunch in a chocolate dipped sprinkle waffle cone. Those little malt balls were so delightfully good, I looked forward to every bite.
The shop itself was simplistic, nothing fancy. Even though it’s a commercial identity in its industry, it was lacking in warmth and welcome. Bright fluorescent lighting, clean but cookie cutter tables and chairs, and a beverage fridge. Meh, I don’t mind it tho. The woman working was pleasant enough. Prices were extremely reasonable. I guess for most west coasters, this was a staple in their childhood. Mine was more excerpts of ‘Now and Then’ but I can appreciate it for what is it.
Love and hate the fact it’s only a 10minute drive from my house. Darn you Thrifty’s for your convenient location! Grrrrr hahahah

My favorite ice cream shop. I did not grow up on Thrifty Ice Cream so my 5-​star rating is not based on childhood memories or whatnot. It really is the best tasting ice cream, in my opinion.
I’ve been to a lot of places & they just can’t compare. Baskin, DQ, Coldstone, etc. Overrated & overpriced!
Thrifty has excellent, unique flavors: Green Tea, Circus Animal Crackers, Cotton Candy, Chocolate Malt Crunch, Red Velvet, I can keep going.
It’s so creamy, flavor is exactly what it’s supposed to taste like. Milky, yummy goodness. Oh and workers are extremely nice, seriously. No matter how busy they get.
I’ll be back over & over again. Even in the winter! Haha!

Decent ice cream, but honestly it’s not any better than a place like Cold Stone or Baskin Robbins. I understand that a lot of people grew up eating this stuff, but that doesn’t make it better. Obviously, some folks have a sentimental attachment to the brand (kinda like east coasters loving Tasty Cakes) and it clouds their judgment. The guy behind the counter was super nice even though he was slammed and the only one working.
2.5 Stars

Child hood memories! I love there pistachio, back in the day, when I was little, I use to get this, but it had cashews in it! It now has pistachio’s in it. I also got the banana nut. It was good, I will continue to go to the Thrifty Ice cream shop!

Tons of Thrify Ice Cream flavors. It was a $ 1.79 for a single scoop in a cup, but it’s close to my house.
Only minus was there was a weird cleaning chemical smell. I hope that goes away soon.