Izzy’s Ice Cream

When we drove past Izzy’s the first time, I scrambled to grab my phone (I was in the passenger seat, calm down) and Unilocal this place out. I squealed out loud to my beau as I read he flavor selection out loud. He replied with, «let’s check it out sometime.» My response, «they are open for 24 more minutes, lets go.» His response, «uh, lets check it out another sometime…»
Party pooper.
That conversation happened two more times in the past two weeks until I finally got him to go with me tonight.
I couldn’t adult and make a decisions when we got there. Typical. So I went with the Izzy Dizzy (or is it the Dizzy Izzy?) where I could select 5 mini scoops on either a cup or waffle cone. This chick got a plethora of flavors: Peace Coffee, Church Elderberry, Midnight Snack, Mint Chip, and Five Alarm Mexican Chocolate. Drops mic.
The only reason this place didn’t get 5 stars is because this place is pricey AF. For two people we spent a little under 20 bucks. It was good but that good? Not too sure about that one.

The first time I went here was a for a work event– it was AWESOME — we got to go in the back — learn about how you make ice cream then Make it as a team! We choose the base, the mix ins, and favor shots — then at the end we got to take a pint home each — it was amazing. I have gone back a couple of times and each time i get great ice cream

Izzy’s definitely has some of the best ice cream in the Twin Cities. They have tons of flavors. I took one star off because their double cone is about $ 7, and I took another star off because they are stingy with their servings.
Great ice cream!
Really tiny for the money!

Hotdish and i use this place to bribe my son Tapas (not his real name. I’m not that hip). The ice cream is great, very rich, and the selection changes frequently, if not daily. The best part is the «izzy», which is a tiny sample scoop on top. There has been a line out the door every time we’ve been, but this isn’t a bad thing. It gives you time to peruse the extensive choices and decide on your scoop and your izzy, change your mind twice, then revert back to your original decision by the time you get to the counter. Every flavor I’ve tried has been great with two exceptions: bubble gum, which was Tapas’s choice, bc bubble gum should be outlawed in ice cream; and the really popular flavor with the whiskey in it (the name escapes me; Hotdish’s choice) bc personally i don’t like liquor-​flavored sweets. If i want to chew gum and get drunk, ice cream in no way needs to be involved.
The only other drawback isn’t Izzy’s fault, but it drives me nuts. There are several tables out front, which is nice. Most people don’t take Izzy’s to go. Unfortunately, Izzy’s draws a hipster crowd who treat the tables like hangouts. There will inevitably be two or three tables of fedoras and beards and vintage dresses who have finished their ice cream but continue to use the table. So groups with children, like us, end up standing awkwardly on the sidewalk glaring and waiting for the intelligentsia to come to a conclusion about existentialism so other people can sit. I’ve even seen these groups ignore handicapped people struggling on the sidewalk. Some sort of «you’ve had your fun now move along» sign or siren or something would be nice. Glares and loud throat clearing doesn’t seem to work.
Don’t sit inside unless you like looking at a parade of butts on line waiting to order. Some may consider this a draw.

The waffle cone was very worth it. They even put a whopper at the bottom to help prevent the ice cream from dripping down the hole.
I managed to get in before the crowds, so expect a wait, but it’s worth it.

We had a lovely stop here today. I got the elderberry flavor and the passion fruit sorbet. The passion fruit was actually quite a bit more tart than expected. I loved the elderberry though. I also got the waffle cone dipped in Chocolate which had a delightful chocolate covered malt ball at the bottom to stop drips. So many flavors yet to try! (Hubby got green apple which is his favorite ice cream flavor ever.)

I stumbled upon Izzy’s while driving around downtown Minneapolis looking for my hotel on a Sunday night at 10:30 PM. I saw a line of people outside the shop, and of course, my curiosity, or really, my FOMO (fear of missing out) set in and I had to stop and go to Izzy’s.
When I walked in, I immediately felt like I was transported to Belgium. I have never been to Belgium before, but I’d imagine it’s like a Belgian Waffle Wonderland. The smell of the homemade waffle cones inside Izzy’s makes you feel warm and happy inside.
If you’re hangry (so hungry that you’re angry) when you walk in and see the line, don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long to get your ice cream. There were about 4 – 5 people scooping ice cream even on a Sunday night. You can ask to try as many flavors as you’d like, and they give you generously sized samples.
I ordered the Pecan Praline flavor — the ice cream was maple flavored and had big chunks of sugar coated pecans. It was delicious! The ice cream was smooth and creamy, and had just the right amount of pecans. It wasn’t too sweet (which I like!), yet very flavorful.
Oh, and the best part, every cone comes with a chocolate malt ball! Most people order the Izzy scoop (small scoop of a different flavor of ice cream) on top for a bit extra, but the malt ball was perfect for me. It’s like the cherry on top, but 10x better than a cherry because it’s chocolate!

Great ice cream and the Izzy scoop concept is so cute! The mini scoop of ice cream on top of your ice cream is a genius idea!
We stopped here after a late lunch per the recommendation of our local friends and we were so glad we did! I was so full from lunch but heard great things about the Izzy Pop Frozen Treats, so I couldn’t resist. I got the Salted Caramel and it was beyond delicious. I almost wished I had gotten it on a cone but it was such a perfect portion of ice cream. Grab a napkin because the chocolate coating will crumble and you want to be able to eat it all!
I was a big fan of the minimalist polkadot menu and the décor. Very clean and welcoming. I wish there was a place like this at home in Utah! This will be my first stop when I return to Minneapolis.

«Let’s go to izzy’s, that place smells like heaven» is what my brother always says. It’s true. The aroma here smells like freshly baked waffle cones. The line is always to the door when we come here, if not, it’s out the door. It’s insane how popular this place is. Luckily street parking is easier to find here but you do have to pay for parking.
I love how they give you a mini scoop of ice cream on top of your ice cream, I think it’s super cute. It also gives you the option to have a sample of the second flavor you were debating on getting.
I’ve never been a fan of bubble gum flavored ice cream but I tried it here for the first time and I fell in love with it. Salted caramel is and always will be my first option though. I believe izzy’s actually makes all of their ice cream too. That’s amazing.
You’re also welcomed to sample any of the flavors you’d like! Staff here is super friendly. There’s a wall freezer where the line is, where you can also take ice cream to go or get ice cream sandwiches, etc.
It’s a cute little shop! Stop by and give it a go! The smell alone will get you hooked.

Yummy ice cream! I had to test about 5 different flavors and I was overwhelmed with the options!
The ice cream’s great and I had cabernet, vanilla, and chocolate. The whole bonus-mini-«izzy-scoop» is a cute idea and good way to get people to try new flavors.
My husband got a cone and unfortunately it leaked EVERYWHERE pretty quickly. It was all yummy though. I have had better ice cream in my life, but this was pretty good too.
Pro or a con? they keep their ice cream a little warmer than other places so it melts faster. I guess it makes it softer and easier to eat right away but it didn’t have as much «substance» as the hard-​serve from Grand Olé Creamery.

Everyone on insta was telling me to go to Izzy’s. I drove by one night and there was a line wrapped around the block… I kept driving. That was at 9:15pm right after sunset.
I drove by again a couple days later at 6:30 and there were only 10 people in line — to the door. I got some street parking and went in. I tried the Nutella flavor and got Summit Oatmeal Stout as my Izzy scoop.
I told the girl it was my first time and she was super cheerful and explained everything. Great service. Outstanding ice cream. I get it now.

First time here and I’m impressed!
Delicious ice cream flavors of all sorts and I only wish I could try them all. Once you walk in, you get the waffle cone smell and it’s like heaven. Every seat outside was taken because on a beautiful Minnesota summer day, who wouldn’t want ice cream?
I had the Oreo ice cream with a tiny scoop of raspberry cheesecake. So yummy and presented perfectly.
Do I recommend? Yes! I’ll come back again
Price? I though it was a bit pricy compared to Dairy Queen, but I mean when you’re a college grad with debt to pay, everything seems like too much.

Very busy ice cream café by Gold Medal Park and the Guthrie. As you walk in you see the staff making the waffle cones and it smells like pure goodness.
Every scoop gets you one «Izzy’s scoop», which is basically an extra scoop the size of a small lime. A waffle cone with a single scoop will set you back about $ 7, but it’s worth it for the every-​once-​in-​awhile indulgence.
Also, you can sample before you commit to a purchase. They also sell coffee drinks so if you want to create your own affogato, you can!

You ever look at your ice cream cone and think it needs a hat? Not just any hat, but a hat also made out of ice cream? I do. Luckily Izzy’s knows that feel and gave my scoop a teeny little ice cream bowler hat.
We stopped in on 4^th of July, just before the line got out the door and I was able to try a few flavours before the rush. I settled on Strawberry Crème Fraiche with a Bananas Foster Izzy. I got my husband Vanilla with a Mint Chocolate Chip Izzy. I didn’t try any of his but mine was fantastic. I usually go for more cookie dough-​type flavours but this took strawberry to a whole new level. It was like a really good, creamy strawberry cheesecake. The Bananas Foster tasted like bourbon. I am not complaining.
The best was at the end of my waffle cone, there was a malted milk ball. BE STILL MY HEART!
The one and only problem I had with Izzy’s was the price. But they have a primo location downtown so primo prices are warranted.

It is summer so of course Ice Cream has to be high on the «to do during the day» list.
Now I will say I give this place one less star than my favorite, Sabastian Joes. I think the biggest thing here is the ice cream is almost as good and the malt waffle cone is one of the best things I have tasted in a while but damn, I needed to pinch my butt closed after the financial reaming I took here. Come here with a family of 5 and you best bring cash because this is pricey wine type stuff.
So other than the price the cone rocked and the ice cream is good. The heat is beat and that sweet tooth is satisfied. Might have to give blood but damn I’m happy.
KT

Izzy’s is definitely one of my favorite ice cream places around the cities! All of their flavors are high quality, so creamy and just SO GOOD. They let you sample whatever you want to try, and they also give you a little Izzy scoop on top of whatever you order! I haven’t had a flavor I don’t like. All of the people who work here are super nice too. If you haven’t been here… GO. Now!

ALL THE YES.
I signed up on their mailing list to let me know when the mini donut ice cream flavor would be available. Finally, after about a week or two of agonizing wait, they emailed me and it happened to be about 85 degrees outside. Perfect, Izzy’s. Thank you. I showed up within an hour and got my cone, with a salted caramel Izzy on top. I tried about 5 flavors first to find the perfect complimentary flavor. The girl working was patient and friendly. It got busy right after I got mine, so timing was perfect. Absolutely the best consistency. 5 stars.

There was nobody there when my sister and I visited on a weekday afternoon (maybe because of construction?) so I happily sampled a million flavors. The guy was chill about it :)
All delicious: pumpkin (seasonal), lemon ricotta, cinnamon, graham cracker, coffee, Irish moxie. The mint chocolate chip was a too pepperminty for my taste (read: toothpaste) but had a nice strong flavor if you do like it.
I ended up getting a waffle cone with one scoop graham cracker with coffee as my izzy scoop, $ 8-​ish.
Fun fact: Their coffee ice cream is light in color but strong in flavor! They cold seep their ground beans in the ice cream base for 3 days, then add espresso extract. It was super duper coffee-​y.
Definitely on the pricey side, my waffle single scoop + sister’s cup double scoop totaled to $ 15. A couple bucks cheaper and I’d give it five stars for sure.

Anyone that knows me knows that Ice Cream is my number one vice and this place is my favorite to go get my fix. I used to live a few blocks from here which was dangerous since I found myself coming here at least once a week.
Their flavors are all delicious but my favorites are the coffee break, salted caramel and mini donut crunch, all made with real cream. Since I love all the flavors I really like that I can get an Izzy of a second flavor. When you visit Izzy’s make sure you get the waffle cone, those are made in house and it is the best cone I’ve ever tasted. There are very few ice cream parlours that measure up.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Izzy’s!

Izzy’s is my hands-​down favorite ice cream shop in the cities. The salted caramel is amazing. The elderberry is my favorite fruity selection. Sometimes the lines are ridiculously long, but trust me when I say that it is worth the wait. While there is no sunny beach to go relax on, there is a pretty cool view of downtown and the river to soak in while licking away on your cone.
Best time to go: every day :)