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    Big Dipper Ice Cream

    4.5 (77 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ethan T.

    This ice cream was delicious. We visited several times while in Billings. The huckleberry was outstanding. On our second visit, the store was all out of that flavor. Therefore, we chose the mint Oreo ice-cream flavor.

    Black Licorice (heed my warning) and coconut ice cream
    Arlene R.

    We came here after lunch downtown, and we very impressed! I got a waffle cone with coconut and black licorice ice cream. ***Warning*** If you are a fan of black licorice and would like to try this delectable confection, do not- I repeat-DO NOT wear any light colors at all, unless you want to try to get black food dye out of your clothes. I personally don't want to waste my time fiddling about with baking soda and stain removers, but I don't know what you like to do for fun. If you're like me, wear black. Trust me. The flavors are wonderfully subtle, and the coconut ice cream has shredded coconut in it. A very nice touch. My hubby had the Big Dipper sundae with maple walnut and coconut ice cream, which I didn't try but it looked great and he was quite happy with it! If you haven't tried it yet, do it.

    Diane S.

    They take card. Get the huckleberry! Check sign for special flavors. We got huckleberry and firecracker. You can ask for a cone with your bowl. We went 7/3/24 in the afternoon and it was not busy. The server was so nice and said to hello to each customer and let us try flavors. We went after burgers at burgers dine highly recommend the combo. Came here due to the food network post and recommend huckleberry for the Montana experience. The place is cute and clean

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    Lynette H.

    YUMMY! I made this my first stop last week, when I was in town on business. I went straight from the airport. I'm so glad they are open late. I feel like places like this tend to close early. I walked in at 8:15p and still had time. I wanted to order the flight, but it looks like it would have been too much for me. I ended up getting two scoops! I ordered the huckleberry and salted caramel. It was so delicious! I can see why this place is a popular. The ice cream isn't too rich but it's so flavorful and creamy. The staff was really nice and it was clean inside. There were tables and chairs for you to enjoy your ice cream inside. I took mine to go though.

    White mint Oreo and Mexican Chocolate.
    Leslie M.

    The ice cream is amazing!! Service was great as well. We came 2 nights in a row. We were not planning on ice cream but we are so glad we found this place.

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    Clare P.

    Stopped in here while on a road trip and craving some good ice cream. Service was quick and friendly, even with a line out the door! the ice cream was pretty good and they had plenty of flavors to choose from. We got a vanilla and reeses, and while I think the vanilla could use a bit more flavor it was still tasty! Nice spots for indoor seating as well. Would definitely return if I was in the area again!

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    Tink R.

    Excellent flavors, great service, and a spic and span outlet. We've been twice in less than a week and I'm sure we'll go again before we leave Billings on Tuesday AM.

    Gotta get my daily dose of huckleberry!
    Sarah M.

    Huckleberry Ice Cream. Need I say more? Okayyyy, if you insist. Obviously I get the Huckleberry Ice Cream every time I get a chance to stop here. I love all sorts of ice cream flavors, but you can't get huckleberry just anywhere so I need to enjoy it when I can! I always get the sugar cone but you can get a cake cone or cup instead if you prefer. I typically get a single scoop because they're huge, but one time I mistakenly got a double scoop beause I forgot and boy was that a lot of ice cream. I didn't let it go to waste though! They have a long list of flavors including unique ones like black licorice (which my dad needs to try because he loves black licorice), cardamom, mexican chocolate, and maple walnut. Of course they have plenty of staple flavors as well. They also sell sundaes, shakes, sorbet slushes, and rootbeer floats. And FYI you can also take pints and quarts to go of any flavor. I'm one of those weirdos who doesn't mind getting ice cream when it's cold out so I'm appreciative they're open year round too. If you're in the area, please go get a huckleberry scoop for me!

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    Ann H.

    Bottom Line - delicious ice cream and fun atmosphere We stayed the night across the street at the Northern Hotel and after dinner we're looking for a treat. The fun bright atmosphere drew us in and we weren't disappointed Don't miss the huckleberry - you can't get this just anywhere!

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    Joyce A.

    Nothing little about this dipper! Delicious, creamy goodness camped out with gooey hot fudge and banana. The team at BD is all about customer service from the warm welcome to free samples and best of all no "rush" feeling crafting your order.

    Salted Caramel and Mexican Chocolate on a waffle cone!
    Lee W.

    Just what I needed for dessert! The girl who worked here stirred me towards this combo and she hit the nail in the head! Yummy!

    Lindsay H.

    I got vanilla ice cream. Yeah I know that's pretty basic but it was pretty good! I also tried some of the espresso ice cream and I kinda wish I got that instead. But my vainilla ice cream definitely hit the spot!! :) I can't compare it to any other ice cream or custard place because it's definitely different but very good. The inside of it is small but kinda cute in a way! :)

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    I stopped off I 90 , just to return to this mecca of great Ice cream- darling setting, nice staff, and Ice cream to die for

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    2 years ago

    Why do you hours say 11-10pm? Went in at 9:15 and told you're closed. Would have been my first time, wouldn't even sell me a pint, 1 star.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious ice cream and fast service. I highly recommend the honey lavender ice cream they have as a special right now!

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    Good Ice cream you and you can pick up ice cream to take home with you and there is a freezer to choice which one you want to take home.

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    Great tasting ice cream.convenient downtown location.nice store,clean and accommodating.

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    Best Ice Cream Date with my husband and parents! We had so much fun! WARNING one sundae will feed two!

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    We had only been in Billings for a few days, and yet we had heard about Softies five or six times…read morealready. What the heck, we thought -- better try it out! I was impressed by all of the flavor options for the dipped part of the dipped cones, and service was quick. I'm not quite sure why everyone is obsessed with this place, but it was a nice treat. Even the small cone was ridiculously big. On my second visit, I ordered a kids size... still big, but not as overwhelming. Wonder what the "baby" size is like? The cones melt FAST. It's crazy hot out, but I think it is also due to the "softness" of the soft serve or being dipped. My six-year-old self would have been a total mess. Okay, let's be honest, my thirty-something year old self was pretty messy, too. We walked over, but did notice there's not a ton of parking. If you must drive, consider parking in one of the other business lots nearby, or on the residential streets. Also, FYI, there's no inside seating, and just a few outdoor seats.

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    Toasted coconut dip and peanut butter dip

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