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    Always Ice Cream

    4.5 (45 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Cass O.

    Came here with a big group of 14 and was helped by one of staff member. They never lost their cool and answered all our questions and filled our orders! It was really good and wishing I could go back over and over! It was clean and yummy! Everything looked so good it was hard to pick one thing!

    Ice cream flavors
    Kristin G.

    Cute ice cream shop located in cross keys. Plenty of outdoor seating. The inside is cute and has a decent amount of seating. They have a lot of different fun flavors of ice cream to choose from. The ladies who work there were friendly and accommodating. I recommend checking them out on a nice day!

    Dakota M.

    I love Always Ice Cream! This is my new go to spot for ice cream. It does get crowded, and now with the new restaurant next to it, parking sucks but it's worth it. The staff is always kind and they work efficiently so the line moves pretty fast.

    Meagan W.

    Do Yourself a Favor and Go! It was a Monday, and after a decent workday, an orthodontist appointment, and a stressful family visit, I needed a pick-me-up. Instead of going home to sulk, I decided to GET THE ICE CREAM! My coworkers had mentioned a new shop nearby, and sure enough, it was one I'd already been eyeing. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by Daylee & Jasmine, who radiated warm, inviting energy. Great customer service is always a win for me, but especially at an ice cream shop! It's supposed to feel like a sweet escape from life's chaos, and they nailed it. The "FLAVAS" (yes, that's what they call them!) were creative and fun, alongside some classics. Daylee let me taste all the ones that caught my eye before I made my final pick: Banana Pudding with Wafers, topped with fresh bananas, wet nuts, caramel, and chocolate sprinkles. It was exactly what I needed to turn my night around. Honestly, that was dinner, and I have no regrets. The vibe inside is funky, colorful, and spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating. They even sell merch! I grabbed a sticker and signed up for the rewards program because I will be back. Hopefully Daylee & Jasmine are there next time!!! They were not only kind but also gave me the inside scoop (no pun intended ) on the brand, the other locations, and even offered an honest (and hilarious) opinion about one particular flavor that made me think, "Why???" (You'll just have to try it yourself to see what I mean.) Bottom line: this place is a gem. Go check them out & tell them MeMe sent you!

    Jen S.

    Great service, great ice cream. Interesting flavors like lemon poppy, and some vegan options too.

    The choices are elite.
    Christopher S.

    Run here now. Try all the ice cream but if you had to chose, pistachio. Friendly scoopers and a fun environment.

    Ashley W.

    This was my second time here. I love that they have dairy free items. They always let me try new flavors which I really appreciate. Great customer service and good outside seating.

    Nutty Buddy
    Tia J.

    Went during their happy hour, so I got this beauty at a discount. Cute place, very clean. Cashier was super informative and attentive. The cone was great! Didn't melt right away bc the shell was perfection.

    Scoop flier
    Gina R.

    Yelp event participant! Quaint and cute little shop, easy to find, and surrounded by other great options at the Village of Cross Keys. This shop with its charm offers unique ice cream "flavas" (as they call it), you don't usually see. I typically stick to my favorite choices, but this time I decided to try something different and went with the "Brown Butter Walnut." I really enjoyed it; the rich flava was rich and packed with walnuts and brown butter. The two scoopers were friendly, helpful, and professional. I'm excited to come back and try more flavas when it gets warmer.

    Vegan Mango
    Jamal B.

    Walked into a super warm welcoming from the two very helpful young Women working. I let them know I can't do anything dairy & asked them to recommend one of the 6 Vegan/Dairy free options. They both gave a resounding thumbs up for the Vegan Mango & that's what I went with. I'm soooo glad they suggested this flavor because it tasted Awesome! I'll definitely be back to try the other Vegan/Dairy free offerings.

    Jay S.

    IThis ice cream shop deserves more than 5 stars. I stumbled upon it while in the neighborhood for official business and was immediately impressed. Upon entering, I was greeted by a refreshing new business smell, which set a positive tone. Two cheerful employees warmly welcomed me. I decided to be adventurous and asked the young lady to choose three flavors for me to try--and I ended up loving all three! The shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a convenient spot to relax. Parking was easy, and the staff remained extremely friendly throughout my visit. I highly recommend this ice cream shop and can't wait to return soon

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    Bianca S.

    Delicious ice cream! I love being able to sample the different creative flavors. I can't get enough of the brownie one! The staff are always so friendly encouraging you to try different flavors and mix them up. I can't wait to come back for a milkshake especially as it starts warming up and you can sit outside. I was told someone has mixed 4 different ice cream flavors for their milkshake--sounds like a treat!

    Leprechaun bait
    Jed W.

    Tried this new ice cream place for the first time. My daughter got the leprechaun bait and I got the peanut butter oreo. Leprechaun bait has a vanilla base with all kinds of stuff like cookie dough, chex mix and M&Ms. The place is nice with a few tables and they let you taste before ordering. Both flavors were very good. I would call this a very solid ice cream option.

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    Great ice cream, super nice servers! Love that it's local! They even have ice cream cakes.

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    Amazing ice cream and great service. The chocolate fudge brownie was delicious with an ideal portion of fudge that exceeded expectations.

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    Ice cream is delicious , staff is very friendly. The music playing is very offensive, could not wait to get outside.

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    Cannoli is infilled until you order. The best cannoli ever. Hands down.
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