MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe

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.

BEST ITALIAN ICE, HANDS DOWN THE BEST. THE OWNERS AND THERE KIDS RUN AN AMAZING PLACE.

Such a unique and fun place to get desert. Great selection of flavors and good seating. We love it!

I got 3 things here. Vanilla custard with oreo pieces, tigers blood Italian ice and ko a sunset Italian ice. Nice staff, clean and the custard is the best I've had in Idaho.

The coconut ice cream with the Huckleberry sorbet is divine!

Amazing Italian ice and milkshake! Will definitely be back!

Nice employees, and good quality, yummy food.

Super friendly service and delicious custard!

Super friendly employees and delicious treats!

One of the best dessert spots in Boise!

Great custard and Italian ice. Almost too many choices

Got a wack aas combo and a medium sized without knowing how big it was, buttt it’s pretty busin’!

This place is special. Just the custard or the shaved ice alone would be worth 5 stars. They're individually fantastic, and the fusions are even better.

The custard is perfect and I love their flavor fountain drinks! Recommend for sure

Good customer service, Dole whip is fire, custard is good, and the place is clean!