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4.6 (96 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Delores L.

Did I die and go to soft serve ice cream heaven? It must be so. As I look at this bright pink ice cream truck, it feels like I'm a the ice cream pearly gates. I debated between a sundae and soft serve ice cream cone. Since the sundae had a lot more ingredients, I decided to keep it simple and go with soft serve vanilla ice cream. Just like an angel tapped me on the shoulder, Axel, the food truck manager, said the soft serve ice cream came with a free dust. Was this like fairy dust? Axel had me at free. So I went with matcha white chocolate dust...excellent choice...yum to the nth degree. Then one of my friend ordered vanilla ice cream with salted caramel syrup and biscotti cinnamon dust. Ok...true confession...I was having dust envy...totally! Needless to say, my ice cream was super delicious. The other friend order vanilla soft serve with churro dust. Unlike most soft serves, this ice cream was firm and smooth. It did not melt so I savored every bite. OMG...I feel like going back tomorrow except it is a bit far from our home.

Jessica M.

We tried the triple sampler with the following flavors: 1) Over the rainbow - vanilla bean ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and Sheena's signature snickerdoodle cookies 2) Banana pudding - vanilla bean ice cream with fresh bananas and mini vanilla wafers 3) Painted black - Horlick's sweet malted milk ice cream with crushed Oreos and chunks of gooey brownies The triple sampler portion is rather generous. I shared with my two young daughters and struggled to finish. Our favorite was the painted black which is not surprising. Most kids love Oreos and brownies. "Over the rainbow" has a light blue color and we thought the snickerdoodle cookie flavor was too strong. The "banana pudding" ice cream had plenty of bananas which is normally a good thing. However, these bananas were very frozen and did not have a good texture.

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Brooke D.

Recently got to try out this place and I have to say that I was pretty disappointed. I got the mint chip ice cream which also had cookie dough in it and it tasted like straight up mint leaves. Not good at all. My friend got a coffee flavored ice cream and it wasn't very good either. Super overpriced and they have not mastered their flavors in my opinion.

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Julie K.

The ice cream was incredible I never tasted anything like it. We ordered Over the rainbow. The chunks of snickerdoodle cookie. Ans Strawberry Wild Service was excellent

Over the moon
Treacy N.

Besame was a cute spot to grab something sweet! I tried the vanilla and Over the Moon (blue vanilla ice cream with snickerdoodle and sprinkles). Both flavors were really good, especially the Over the Moon - it was fun, flavorful, and had a great mix of textures. The ice cream was creamy and well-made, and the overall experience was enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try more flavors next time! Service was pretty fast.

Cam H.

I've been hearing about this place for a while and was so glad to finally try it! It's located in a cute food truck area, which makes it super convenient to grab dinner nearby and then stop here for dessert. I loved how unique the flavors were, definitely not something you can find anywhere else. I tried three flavors: mango sticky rice, banana pudding, and earl grey. The earl grey was my favorite. It was so rich, creamy, and perfectly aromatic, just like sipping a cup of tea. The mango sticky rice was also memorable, with real bits of rice for texture, and my friends couldn't stop raving about the banana pudding. Service was quick, and the owner was so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back!

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Bhagyashree B.

Yumm yummy ice cream with such fresh flavors! This food truck is located at the Meanwhile brewery and serves the most decadent scoops of ice cream, perfect especially on a warm, sunny day.

Painted Black
Christina H.

Bésame has officially claimed the title of my favorite ice cream spot in Austin. Their flavors are both complex and familiar, offering a blend of nostalgia and sophistication. With so many options to choose from, it was tough to decide! I ultimately went with a cookies-and-cream twist, The Painted Black, which not only had crumbled Oreos, but also brownie bits and it did not disappoint!! I also managed to sneak a few bites from around the table and absolutely loved the Banana Pudding and one of the flavors of the week involving cheesecake and raspberries. Pints are available for sale on-site, and if you become a fan, you can sign up for their weekly texts to stay updated on limited-edition flavor drops

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Minh D.

I normally dont like super sweet dessert, I like it moderately sweet so you can taste the other flavors other than sugar in the dish. Besame is exactly that, the banana pudding is their special of the month of June is soo tasty. They have banana pieces and cookies bits in there - somehow they are not overly sweet and the ice cream is perfectly creamy, not too icy or milky. I'd love to come back :) I might rank this as good as Lick's or slightly better :)

Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Michelle Y.

My best friend has been raving about this place, so of course I had to try and... it exceeded my expectations! I ordered the Banana Pudding ice cream and Damn Good Chocolate. The banana pudding tastes exactly like your favorite banana pudding but in ice cream form. It was light and not overly sweet. I loved the added texture of the vanilla wafers. You essentially get either a chunk of vanilla wafers or fresh banana in every bite! The damn good chocolate might just be the best chocolate ice cream I've had in a hot minute. It's super rich and silky. Just as decadent as the menu describes. Overall, the ambience in this area is great. I didn't realize the ice cream truck was located in a food truck park. There were a lot of picnic tables where you could find a seat for a large group. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors.

Sanket K.

I bookmarked this place and then decided to go. I didn't realize it was at Meanwhile brewery! It was a Friday evening and Meanwhile was packed so parking was hard to get. But a little patience and we found one. Besame has some really cool flavors. It seems every flavor has some added texture which makes the ice cream all the more enjoyable. Prices are fair. We got the trio so we could try more flavors. We got Over the rainbow, mint cookie monster and London fog. I'd say the ice cream is a tad too sweet for my liking but it is delicious. Two of us couldn't finish it all. London Fog was my winner. I could eat that all day! London Fog - Silky earl grey ice cream with wildflower honey meringue kisses & ribbons of blueberry & coriander coulis. Over the Rainbow - A delightful blend of creamy ice cream with colorful sprinkles and snickerdoodle cookies. Mint Cookie Monster - Creamy mint ice cream with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces.

Karen C.

The ice cream truck concept is super cute. Plenty of parking and bench table seating nearby.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the creative ice cream flavors, creamy texture, and friendly staff. The pleasant ambiance is also appreciated.

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Amazing ice cream! Amazing people! Amazing attitude! We love this business and hope they're around for ever!

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Got to be the 1st ever customer at the Tarrytown location- very nice people, great coffee and delicious cheddar onion scone. Thanks guys!

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Thanks for sharing Nate! We wholeheartedly agree :) see you next time!

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This Ice cream was one of the best I've had. Taste was fantastic! Very creamy!! Flavors were excellent!!!

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Pretty pricey for a scoop. Jam sorbet was good but nothing special. Make sure to ask for the stamp rewards card!

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Any gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free options?

Hey there, yes we have multiple flavors with no added gluten/wheat, none of our ice cream base contains eggs (some flavors have curds/baked goods with eggs), some flavors are egg free. None of our signature flavors contain nuts. We do make… 

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Lick Honest Ice Creams - Peach Cheesecake and Goat Cheese Thyme & Honey

Lick Honest Ice Creams

4.3(1.5k reviews)
1.1 mi•Bouldin Creek, Zilker, South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
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Austin's "responsibly sourced" (73% local), "crafted from scratch" HONEST ICE CREAMS serving from…read more3x locations in ATX, 3x in SATX, +1 in HTX and another in College Station. All this to say, if you can't find what you want fresh from the store, CENTRAL MARKET has you covered! Aside from staying true to good values, they maintain stock of "everyday flavors" (DK CHOCOLATE/SEA SALT/OLIVE OIL, HONEY/VANILLA BEAN, COOKIES & CREAM + vegan options) while rotating some thrilling seasonal picks (HAZEL's PUMPKIN PIE, BEETS & MINT) - pick 4 on TUESDAY 20OCT with $1.50 scoops all night!

Never thought I would be a fan of Americanized ice cream (always way too sweet), but Lick proved me…read morewrong. Touché. The three of us each grabbed three flavors (F, E, D--haha, funny, right?) and rated each one with sugary zeal. Roasted Beets & Fresh Mint (F, E) - delicious, subtly minty, with a very creamy, mild beet flavor. I never had such a refreshing ice cream that wasn't sorbet. The mint really made a difference. I'm a huge fan of places that curate exotic flavors (a vegetable, really?) into their menu, which only increased my opinion of this place. Hill Country Honey & Vanilla Bean (E) - one of the smoothest vanilla bean ice creams I've had. It reminds me of a traditional ice milk soft serve. It wasn't the most impressive vanilla ice cream I've ever had, but it was still very good in its own right. Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil & Sea Salt (E, D) - such a great balance to the sweetness of the rest of the ice cream options. I always love little chunks of salt in sweets to cut through the sugary intensity, so this one was an instant favorite. GOAT Cheese, Thyme, and Honey (E, D) - a complete 100% hit. Probably my top, alongside the beets. My BFF said it tasted too much like a meal rather than a dessert and couldn't give it a high rating, but as a charcuterie fan, I know there are plenty of "dessert" cheeses. I mean... cream cheese, for example? But is that really a cheese...? Uhhh. Very Strawberry (F) - a clean strawberry flavor. A bit artificial, but still so great. It far outweighed the Sweet Cream w. Strawberry flavor we tasted later. Cookies & Cream (F) - I never liked cookies & cream before, but this changed my mind. It hits so hard when you get a full spoonful. Probably the only cookies & cream I would eat. My BFF's #1. Chocolate Chocolate (F) - love chocolate? Get this. That's all you need to know. Coffee & Cream (D) - oooh, reminds me of the keto coffee ice cream I had once. Would get again. Coffee notes are always great in ice cream. Was this a STRONG standout? No. But did it do its job? Yes. Sweet Cream w. Strawberry (D) - too creamy for me, not enough strawberry. My top flavors by far are: 1) Roasted Beets & Fresh Mint, 2) GOAT Cheese, Thyme, and Honey, and 3) Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil & Sea Salt. All three were unique flavors that I would absolutely get again. We sat on the little barstools watching the line get progressively longer as the night went on. It was really interesting to see how many people came in for a sweet treat at 11 PM. The atmosphere was pleasant, parking was pretty easy, and while it never got too crowded, the place was surprisingly popular.

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Amy's Ice Creams - Tiny Sugar Cone with Oreo & Golden Crunch (~$6)

Amy's Ice Creams

4.1(772 reviews)
0.6 mi•SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), 78704 (South Austin)
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Great stuff. Ice cream was perfect. That stand was cute. And the staff were super friendly. If you…read moreknow the movie quote on the menu, they'll give you a free topping!

Oh man, this place totally sucks. I can never understand why all those suckers are standing in line…read morewaiting for this stuff when it's basically a bootleg version of Cold Stone Creamery which went out of fashion in the 2000s It wouldn't be my first choice, but I would eat Coldstone creamery. I would NOT eat Amy's under any circumstances. To be clear, I've only been once. Ambience leaves much to be desired, but the ice cream which is the main event does not even taste good. It has about 3 to 4 times as much sugar as it actually needs. In fact, I was physically ill from eating it. Not only does the ice cream itself taste too sugary in the flavors are too cloyingly sweet, but they then want to mix in additional candies and sugar items which blows my mind. I humored them and tried an ice cream with mix ins and was greatly underwhelmed. Everyone who likes Amy's raves about the Mexican vanilla but honestly, that is also way too sweet and tastes like drinking vanilla extract. I can only surmise that there are a lot of folks with unsophisticated palates in Austin, otherwise there would not be so many positive reviews and this place would not be in business. On top of it the whole mixing thing so gimmicky and annoying it just makes the lion go way longer. Anyone who thinks this is great has not ventured out and tried anything else because they're literally 10 other ice cream places that I can think of that are actually great. Looking forward to the day that this place churns to become something else that's actually tasty because it's prime real estate.

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Once called the Trio, a Neapolitan of sorts with Milkiest Chocolate, Goose Tracks, and Double Dough. Choose your own adventure!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.4(210 reviews)
0.7 mi•SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
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Stopped by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams on Congress Avenue. You wait in line to place your order and…read morecan choose from a great variety of craft ice cream flavors that taste homemade, with interesting combinations and quality ingredients. I ordered two scoops on a sugar cone: Goat Cheese with Red Cherries and Brambleberry Crisp. The Goat Cheese with Red Cherries was such a fun flavor combination. The tangy goat cheese gives the ice cream a slightly savory edge, while the red cherries add a bright, fruity sweetness. Definitely a flavor that stands out from the usual ice cream lineup. The Brambleberry Crisp was my favorite of the two. It really does taste like berry pie à la mode in ice cream form. The sweet vanilla ice cream has a rich vanilla flavor, with a gorgeous berry jam swirl and brown sugar oat streusel throughout. The little hint of cinnamon in the crumble makes it taste like an actual fruit crisp that somehow got transformed into a scoop of ice cream. It was a great way to end the evening with a sweet treat!

Funny how my first time finally trying Jeni's was on a trip to Austin, Texas last September…read more It was a hot day and this girl was craving some ice cream! We walked along Congress Avenue doing a little window shopping when I spotted this location. I was able to try some samples and went with the Brumbleberry Crumble in a waffle cone...soooo good! Very flavorful and I loved the crumble rolled into the vanilla base with the berries. The inside of the store was very clean and organized - they had a freezer full of pints to take home. There was a bench out front to sit at while I enjoyed my sweet treat:) ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

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Jim-Jim's Water-Ice

Jim-Jim's Water-Ice

4.6(247 reviews)
1.9 mi•Sixth Street District, Downtown
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Dehydrated and desperately needing something sweet we dropped by Jim Jim's to see what the high…read morereviews were all about. Located on 6th Street, Jim Jim's is surprisingly accessible with parking spots available out front and just around the corner. It's not a sitdown place so keep that in mind for your stop, but the line does move fast and they are very efficient. There's a good variety of flavors and things they serve from italian ice to ice cream and shakes. We opted for a strawberry italian ice with condensed milk on top. From the first bite we were in heaven. The flavor is very thorough which is not always the case for Italian ices where it can sometimes be a bit muted. Every single bite of this was packed with flavor. They also carve out a bit of the middle to put the condensed milk which makes every bite much more equal than if it was just placed at the top. This was by far one of, if not the best, Italian ices we've ever had. We would very much recommend it to anyone in the Downtown area looking to cool off.

Went here for the first time last weekend due to someone else wanting water ice, sad to see its…read moretemp closed right now. I got the mango, passion fruit, and cotton candy flavors. By far, passion fruit was my favorite out of the 3, the other 2 were refreshing, but not personal favorites. If your particular about flavorings the definitely have some artificial taste to them so choose wisely. It's a cute hole in the wall shop for a grab and go water ice. So many flavors to choose from, hope they open back up soon so I can try some more!

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Churro Co - LEFT: Churro truck (Campfire) RIGHT: Los Galanes truck churros w/ included Goats milk caramel

Churro Co

4.6(597 reviews)
0.3 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)
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I was craving a sweet treat, so I stopped by his small churro stand and WOW, these honestly…read morecould've been the best churros I've ever had. My husband and I originally ordered 2 of the plain churros to share, but we ended up getting two extra orders of this after our first order because they were that good. I also tried a few drinks that my friends ordered from here and were also pleasantly surprised by them! This is a small food truck with only one person working in it, so be patient but the churros are definitely worth the wait. Service was friendly! There are several picnic benches where you can sit and enjoy your treat (be careful about all the bugs though, I got a bunch of bites from sitting here).

We stopped by Churro Co. after dinner to satisfy a sweet tooth and it really hit the spot. This…read morecute churro dessert truck is on S. 1st Street right next to Bouldin Creek Cafe, with outdoor seating only. The staff was friendly and happy to answer our questions, and our order was ready in just a couple minutes! I got the Matcha-Cha off the seasonal menu, which had a great balance of matcha flavor and lightly sweet strawberry ice cream. The roasted walnuts added a really nice break in texture, which I loved. My husband ordered the Campfire with added ice cream, which was rich and very chocolaty. The charred marshmallow on top was a great touch and made it extra indulgent. Overall, a great late night dessert stop with solid flavors and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out when you're craving something sweet!

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