50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Mendota Heights

“Looking for exceptional and unique experience for an event? I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Everyone loved having Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream for dessert at Semple Mansion with Positively Charmed Boutique Wedding & Event Decor for October's themed event with 70+ people at Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals. It was wonderful working with Tim at Cold Stone Creamery Thank you!“

“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.“

“St. Paul legend! Some of the best ice cream in the city. This place is definitely one of those spots that is a neighborhood and family tradition for a lot of people. They have so many options and even hot food. The menu is huge and will have something for everyone.“

“Some of the best sandwiches in the twin cities! The bread is unbeatable and they have something for everyone on their menu. The staff is incredibly friendly and the deli, although small, is very cozy and welcoming.

Some standouts on the menu:
Arlo - super gooey and delicious take on a chopped cheese. A great pick when you want the warm hug of a hot sandwich.

Finn - This vegetarian sandwich is sure to please pretty much anyone with fresh falafel, creamy goat cheese, and just a little heat from the peppers

Roman - I typically don't like ham sandwiches, but the turkey/ham combo on this sandwich combined with the classic toppings make this a craveable classic.“

“We happened across this quaint ice cream shop while looking for another until we realized we were in the wrong city for the one we initially wanted but that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Staff were awesome and happily all of our questions about the various flavors we were considering. Prices were great for the portions and this shop offers feelings of nostalgic charm which is something that I greatly appreciate.“

“🔥🔥absolutely great service“

“Such a neat little ice cream shop“

“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 :)“

“The best DQ in the state. Something about the soft serve that stands out from the rest. I think it is the setting of the temperature and moisture control. They get it perfect. Also the service is quick and very friendly. He hires local kids and treats them well and they aer trained well.“

“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“

“Icy Cup is doing it right! It’s not just amazing ice cream, it is a community hub! Whether it’s the farmers markets or the Tuesday night jams, Icy Cup is supporting artists and the community it serves. Thank you to Icy Cup! My favorite treat is the churro sundae but everything is good!“

“Love this place. A true East Side gem. We have tried the Burgers, Shawarma wrap and bowls totally addicting. Chicken tenders are a hit and don't forget the Gyros they are awesome. Ice cream better than the DQ. Try to visit there one a week. The owners are lovely, very friendly.“

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

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)“

“Love having this place in the community!“

“This place saved me! I had a event on Tuesday for National Night Out. I was planning on brining churros for the event so I ordered with another company that canceled on me at 10am that day. I could not find anyone to accomidate such a short notice and needing 6 dozen churros! I walked in talked with the Owner over the phone and her worker and thankfully they were able to help! I placed my order at 4:40pm and walked out by 5:05, and made it to my event early enough to help set up!

The churros were a hit and everyone loved them! The team I was helping is thinking of having them cater next time they have a community event.

Thank you again to the staff and owner!“

“We tried for the first time tonight and I was/am pleasantly surprised at the portions of Ice Cream one gets. It's affordable and very good. I will definitely make referrals and return again and again.“

“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.“

“🍦 chilli dog was very good“

“We are frequent customers of Nelson’s storefront in St Paul (Highland Park) and we decided to have them cater dessert at our wedding. It was a big hit with our guests! We had two scoopers who kept the line for ice cream moving quickly. While we wanted to include waffle cones after we signed our contract and paid for them after the fact, they did not make it to the venue. Our contact Abby made it right and refunded that portion as well as some extra for the inconvenience. We will be back when they open back up in the summer!“

“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!“

“Finally took my son here and we live walking distance, of course on the hottest day, business was very slow and it was after 4pm, the ice cream was very delicious, but i don’t think I’d stay to eat there , inside was swarming with flies. I even got bit by one.“

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

“I love this place! Cherry Pie sundae is the best! A menu of affogati!“

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

“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“

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

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

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

“OMG!!!! This places is magnificent, delicious, perfection!!!! Best ice cream, desserts, and amazing customer service! I had a freshly made waffle in a cup with delicious ice cream and oreo toppings.
Please stop by and you won’t regret it.“

“Long Live Waffle Cones!!!“

“We discovered Cardigan Donuts on our way to the Target Center for the Bruce Springsteen concert via the City Center skywalk, so we came back the next morning. Holy delish! We’re so glad we did! We tried the Old Fashioned, glazed blueberry cake and the strawberry rhubarb filled Bismarck. All three were wonderful - beautifully crafted, genuine tastes of powdered sugar, fruit…just real ingredients. The staff were super friendly and we even got a discount for being first timers! Thank you, Cardigan Donuts! - Fans from eastern Iowa“

“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!“

“Very good Iced cream the best of Minnesota“

“Absolutely loved this place. The Thai boat noodles were rich, savory, and full of authentic flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Great service 10/10 overall“

“Excellent ice cream and customer service!“

“I can't stop thinking about the dream burger. best tasting burger and fries Ive ever had.“

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

“Food was great. Ordered 10 pizzas do grandsons birthday party and was all good.“

“Gabby who works here gave excellent customer service. She went above and beyond helping with an issue we had. She was very friendly, polite, and professional. It’s very difficult to find employees that give such great customer service and I hope her management knows what a valuable employee they have working here.“

“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!“

“10% Remember that. . Because that's the % that makes the BEST ice cream. There is a chain down south Texas - Oklahoma that makes ice cream with 10% milkfat. . Ooohhhh best. The well known previous tenant only make their ice cream with 5%. . Might seem small but it's a huge difference.

So many flavors of toppings and ice cream.
My only suggestion would be to make something similar to the blue raspberry Mr misty freeze. Maybe they had it but I didn't see the similar on the menu. . They do have the slushie machine to do it though!“

“Great course with lots of shade!“

“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“

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

“To ever made my Granddaughters Graduation Ice Cream Cake, You Rock! Awesome Job! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Very Happy Grandma, Cheryl Condon“

“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“

“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“