50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Mendota Heights

“I absolutely adore this Cold Stone. Specifically Eden & Cai. I have Celiac disease and I order with an allergy notice and I have never gotten sick at this location. Cai is always so diligent about making my ice cream from a new box and in a separate container with new spoons. Eden is so sweet, today she asked me “have you done anything fun today?” so then we had a great conversation about hockey. Great conversations with people really make me feel better about the world! Thank you, Eden. :)“

“My absolute favorite ice cream! We stop to get some every time we are in Minneapolis. We’ve enjoyed every flavor, but the lemon olive oil is so good that I dream about it! Definitely recommend!!!!“

“Freaking amazing classic hand scooped ice cream. Crazy flavors and highly recommend the "This $&@! Just Got Crazy"... yea, its that good.We also got to meet the owners too. This is truly the local small business experience you should be supporting. You just have to stop by and see for yourself.“

“It’s a great addition to Saint Paul! I had a Brownie ice cream cone which was delicious! I also purchased 3 different Helados and was very pleased to see the Pecan Helado! Thank you!“

“got a old school vanilla cone they got 4 different cones variety of ice cream cool laid back place“

“Friendly staff. Great ice cream treats 😋.“

“We were on a quest to find a new ice cream place and stumbled upon Treats via Google. I am so happy we found it! Best ice cream ever! Who would have thought mixing cereal with ice cream could be so amazing!?? Definitely coming back again and again :)“

“What a fun busy place to grab a homemade waffle cone ( always the best!) and a scoop of some delicious creamy ice cream. Even though it was busy on a warm September evening, the line moved quickly and the staff was helpful and kind. The ice cream choices were plenty and the single scoop was a very generous portion. I loved that the waffle cone tasted fresh and wasn’t stale like some other shops I’ve been to have served. If you find yourself on grand avenue and want a tasty treat, swing in for a scoop or two!“

“Long Live Waffle Cones!!!“

“The menu variety is impressive: beyond traditional ice cream, they offer popsicles, aguas frescas, and snacks like elotes and chicharrón—giving a flavorful nod to Mexican dessert culture. I had a Nutella Crepe that was wonderful!!! My son enjoyed a walking taco and ice cream that was fun and flavorful!! I highly recommend this place!! It is truly a hidden gem in St. Paul Minnesota 😍“

“Today 4-20-2025 I went to this location two young girls were working around 1:30 pm and I order a small Oreo Blizzard but was charged for a Medium size instead. I come here for weeks now and I know how much for the small and it’s 4.69. and not 5.15. Any ways update: 4-22-2025 around 2pm went to this location and told them about this small incident and younger lady cashier she apologized and So I bought a medium sized Oreo blizzard and got a upgraded to large to balanced it off. Thx ladies! That’s what I called taking care of your customers! I will be back again and again! Now it’s 5 stars not 1 star lols“

“Thank you for standing strong! Freedom is FOR ALL“

“Such a neat little ice cream shop“

“This icecream, everytime i go, I can taste the flavor itself, mixed with the sweetness or the ice cream itself. Unlike other ice cream shops, the same flavor never gets old, since everytime i take a bite, the flavor always feels brand new

Anyways my family and I love going to this icecream shop and it's amazing!“

“Amazing food, really kind staff“

“Amazing shakes and teas! Great variety of flavors. Something to please everyone!“

“Very good Iced cream the best of Minnesota“

“Love this place !!! Amazing can’t wait to go back it was wonderful“

“Excellent ice cream and customer service!“

“Todo súper rico 😋 comida fresca y sus helados muy exquisitos“

“El servicio fue fabuloso el establecimiento muy limpio y los precios súper accesibles recomiendo al 100% la michoacana de Rochester Minnesota yo le doy 10 de 10“

“Dream burger double smash. Great tasting skirt. Great smash sear. The dream sauce was delicious. I could dip anything in that sauce. Pickles were great and not overpowering. The bun was buttery and held up nice. Dreams fried chicken sandwich with hot honey was off the charts. great flakey crust and buttermilk chicken was juicy! Devoured in seconds.  strawberry 🍓 shake and a chocolate malt hit the spot on this 90 degree + day.“

“Classic diner comfort with a modern update on the menu. Lots of great cocktail and beer options, but not so many that it’s not kid friendly. Have been here twice now, and both times food and service has been excellent.“

“I’ve been on this earth for 45 years, and I like to think of myself as a bit of an ice cream connoisseur — and I can say with full confidence that Sprinkles has the best-tasting ice cream I’ve ever had! Every flavor is perfection, and it’s served up by some of the kindest teens in our community — seriously, they make every visit feel joyful.

This place has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, and I’m not sure how I’ll survive the winter without it! Maybe the owner could keep a few flavors scooping over at Mavericks until it’s warm enough for Sprinkles to open again?? Just saying — I’d be first in line! 🍦💛“

“If you find yourself in Minneapolis/St. Paul and are even a little bit hungry- I highly recommend you try this cozy, friendly, delectable local restaurant. Every thing I ate and drank was amazing and the owner was a gracious and talented restaurateur. #tripadvisor and #lonelyplanet and #moontravel u should check this place out!“

“This place was good but at the same time not totally what I expected !

I got the lotus biscoff waffle. The waffle itself was tasty - crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I didn't taste a whole lot of biscoff flavor though. There were mainly some crumbles and 2 cookies up top, but otherwise tasted like regular vanilla ice cream with some caramel drizzled.

The bubble waffle wasn't filled all the way and there were empty pockets where ice cream could have been.

The taiyaki looked to be advertised with ice cream inside but I ended up getting the custard one that tasted very egg-like instead of vanilla custard flavored. I love eggs but didn't like the flavor of this much. It may have been my mistake that I didn't read the description properly but there are pictures on the walls of taiyaki with ice cream so I guess I was expecting the flavors to be different.

Otherwise the service was pretty good - they made everything fresh so there is a slight wait but it's not too bad.“

“Bubble waffles are amazing!!! The rolled ice cream is delicious 💜“

“I did a custom photo cake for my son's birthday. Danielle was super responsive, helpful, and kind. her customer service is fantastic, and I'll go out of my way to purchase from this DQ in the future. thanks!“

“MN is really stepping up their coffee game and this place may have served me one of the best cortados I've ever had. Cardamom Cortado was amazing, super strong and tastey with the perfect ratio and temp. The guy behind the counter definitely knows what he's doing because I'd come back again for just a cup of coffee here.“

“Delish! Fresh ice cream and agua frescas were awesome!“

“las nieves tienen un sabor muy rico y realmente saben a fruta y el precio esta muy bien. 100% recomendado que visiten y prueben“

“had the peachy butter and the dulce de Leche so good. highly recommend“

“There is Just Something about the old School Neighborhood Dairy Queens that give You such a Great, wholesome feeling in the summer!“

“We were on a quest to find a new ice cream place and stumbled upon Treats via Google. I am so happy we found it! Best ice cream ever! Who would have thought mixing cereal with ice cream could be so amazing!?? Definitely coming back again and again :)“

“Lost my comment. Try again. On May 19th a group of family members went to the Bloomington Culvers. We were celebrating my grandsons grade school concert. I was unable to go up front to order and my son asked if someone could help me. Jose (spelling) I believe was the night manager. He came back to my table and took my order. He was so gracious and kind. I so appreciated his help. I didn't have the right walker and it would have been difficult without help to go up front. I can't thank him enough. It is so nice to go to a restaurant and know everyone is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. Thank you Don and Misty for such a wonderful crew. Now if you only had your fried chicken back on the menu, my favorite. See you soon“

“Love this place!!! The ice cream is amazing with so many flavors and the staff is incredible! So happy to have them in our neighborhood!“

“🌟 5-Star Review 🌟 Thank you, Cardigan Donuts! We are so grateful to Cardigan Donuts for sponsoring TCWEP’s 16th Gala & Awards Show at the beautiful Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens! Their support made the evening even sweeter—literally! 🍩✨ The donuts were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and guests couldn’t stop raving about them! Their display with the hanging donuts was just fabulous, adding a delightful and elegant touch to our event. Cardigan Donuts, your creativity and generosity helped make our gala unforgettable. We can’t wait to work with you again. Thank you for being a part of our celebration and for supporting the local event community! #TCWEPGala #CardiganDonuts #SweetSupport #EventSponsorLove #tcwepnetwork“

“El servicio fue fabuloso el establecimiento muy limpio y los precios súper accesibles recomiendo al 100% la michoacana de Rochester Minnesota yo le doy 10 de 10“

“I took my parents to Crumbl in Eagan, and they weren’t sure if they’d like it at first — but they ended up absolutely LOVING it! The cookies were fresh, warm, and so delicious. We tried a few different flavors, and every single one was amazing. The staff was super friendly and patient while we decided what to get, and the store smelled heavenly the moment we walked in. My parents are already talking about which flavors they want to try next time! Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area — it’s worth every bite! The only thing that I don't like about this location, is it is very far from my home! :)“

“TNT Wing Shack if you have not tried it go check it out good food good service and you get your money's worth and have a scoop of ice cream as well don't know what you missing“

“very good pizza recommended the deep dish“

“Been going there for years. So good!“

“I love love loveeeee the Robert street store! The manager is amazing (I call her my cookie lady) she is always giving me her recommendations and once when I told her I didn’t like I flavor I bought from another store she said pick one out I’ll give it to you for free - she didn’t need to do that- and I didn’t accept but her customer service is above and beyond!!!!“

“It’s 85 degrees out, the ice cream and vibes here are immaculate. Best ice cream I’ve ever had, the portions are insaaaane. One of the workers in the back is singing to the music they’re playing and everything is 10/10. It’s my first time here and I will always be a fan!“

“I got a cookie cake for a present for family member and there was a change in plan last minute, they worked with the change and were extremely helpful and polite with the order.He loved the cookie cake and shared it with several people, his favorite cookie is snickerdoodle. Awesome service and awesome cookie cake.The cake is kinda punny, but then so is the sense of humor who it was for.Great job Baking Betty's“

“When to Mall of America this afternoon and checked out Hagen-Dazs. Daycie the employee there recommended a very enjoyable mango strawberry smoothie that was very refreshing. The staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make the experience feel personal and welcoming.“

“I debated leaving this review, but I think others might feel the same. I’m giving 4 stars because I don’t want to tank the overall rating but honestly, that doesn't reflect my personal experience or that of my friends.

Charging $5 for a single cookie just feels... off. Even accounting for overhead, the actual cost to make one cookie is way* less than $5. That kind of markup feels excessive- especially right now, when so many of us are being nickel-and-dimed from every direction.

I was genuinely excited to have a cookie shop nearby to satisfy those “I just want one good chocolate chip cookie” cravings. But at $5 each, the cookie would need to be exceptional. Instead, it tasted more like something factory-made than homemade, and my friends and I even wondered if they’re baked in-house at all.
Disappointing, to say the least. A more reasonable price could turn this place into a local gem. Right now, it just feels like a missed opportunity.“

“My daughters birthday is in two days and she saw a cake from Cold Stone that she fell in love with that she wanted. I went to order it on-line and it was not offered. I called the location closer to my home in near Rosemount area and was told they no longer make the cake I wanted, was not offered another solution and basically "hung" up. Decided to call the Eagan location and am so glad I did. I was greeted by a gentleman named Ankit, who was extremely helpful. He told me that it is not offered to order on-line but he would be more than happy to make it for me! Went through the process, he made suggestions, offered additonal insight into colors, etc. He was so professional and went above and beyond to help me. I won't pick up the cake for a couple days so haven't tasted it, but Ankit deserves a huge thank you and recognition for truly making her birthday special. Thank you.“

“This place has really gone down hill use to love this place but this year and especially today shows me it’s time to find other whole sale vendors so I went to buy ice cream today and and was rushed to decide even though I was actually buying ice cream and not just wasting time I had a total of over 200 but wanted to spend 350 usually im in and out cause i know what sells and what doesn’t but lately it’s hard because every time i come to big bells they are always out of the ice cream I get so today like this whole year he was out of what I needed so I thought let me try new stuff but was unable to because I was being rushed by the manager of all people the worst part is his drivers always have everything he says he’s out of so that lets me know out means my drivers get that witch mess up money for those who don’t work for him just rude and Ridiculous hope they really get their stuff together (((( it’s a new year updated review)))) this place is back to being what we love great ice cream great price great service no rushing and I love the t shirts we get for free this will always be my ice cream guy“

“Super friendly staff, fast service even on busy days, and the best blizzards around! The employees always have a smile on their faces, and the one time a mistake was made on my order, not only did they fix it, they offered me a refund for having to wait a few minutes for them to correct it. Best ice cream in the neighborhood!“