If you're in Helena, Big Dipper is a solid stop for ice cream. I went with the huckleberry flavor to try something local, and I'm glad I did. It's a nice balance of sweet and fruity without being overpowering, and you can tell it's a flavor they take pride in. The shop itself has a relaxed, welcoming vibe and feels very much like a local favorite. It's a good place to cool off, take a break from walking around downtown, and try a classic Montana treat. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Huckleberry ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Service - quick and efficient. Small work area but packed with workers bustling about getting those orders out. The joint was poppin on a Saturday night. Line was out the door but it moved quickly. The interior is small with only a few places to sit; mostly everyone takes their orders to go. There are tons of flavors to try including seasonal items. The waffle cones are fresh and a large size. The scoops are large and filling. Worth the money! They offer a military discount for those who qualify which is very nice. Large signs with flavors listed inside as well as a large sign outside for those waiting in long lines. The ice cream itself was delicious. Thick, rich, creamy, flavorful. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Mother's Day special raspberry and chocolate and the yellow cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Great selection from normal to far out flavors! I opted for the starship sundae, which is a banana split! I chose the banana special, salted caramel, and Reese's...all smothered in hot fudge! Huge portion and friendly staff.... Great joint, it makes the list! read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Get some merch! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

When a stranger heard that I was heading to Helena, they told me to not miss Big Dipper Ice Cream. Located on a cute pedestrian street, I was impressed that even on a slow morning, there was still a few people ordering ahead of me. I asked what their top flavor was, and was told that it was huckleberry. I have gone huckleberry picking in California before, so I was quite excited to try the ice cream. I wouldn't say that it was the richest/creamiest ice cream that I've ever had, but it was quite nice. Minimal crystalization, just the right amount of sweet, pleasant flavor. It wasn't all that cozy inside, so I opted for the to-go option, as did everyone else before me, but there is a decent amount of seating for days where you don't want to eat ice cream outdoors. read more

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Yummy ice cream served by very friendly staff. I got the pumpkin and it was all I hoped for and not super sweet, as many are. IMO, it was perfect and delightful. Our son had the chocolate and said it was the best! Also, very cute merch! read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Pumpkin :) Awesome flavor and pumpkin spice. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Yes there was a line and parking is a block or two away on the street. The line moved OK, but the big help is to scan the QR code posted on the window next to the front door. Then order and pay online, head inside and wait for your order. Wish we would have seen it sooner. Most folks see the line and get in it, go to that front door and scan and pay. Ice cream was amazing and fairly priced, friendly service and worth the wait! read more

I was in Helena for a nice warm day and wanted an ice cold refreshing ice cream treat. I checked Yelp for the reviews and I checked for best ice cream in Helena and Big Dipper came up so I decided to give it a try. I was walking in the downtown area doing some shopping and saw the sign. Nice friendly staff. They were helpful and they make your order very quickly. Plenty of ice cream flavor choices and different ways to eat it, cones, cups, etc. The menu is large enough that you can read it from outside. I had been seeing a lot of Huckleberry products all over Montana and decided I wanted to try Huckleberry. I got 1 scoop and it was pretty large, and a reasonable price. They were happy to provide a cup to put it in since it was going to melt quickly on a warm day. Definitely good ice cream and a hidden gem for the area. The ice cream is rich, creamy, tasty, smooth, delicious, and flavorful. I had never had Huckleberry products before this trip but I would definitely order them in the future. I didn't get to try every ice cream place in Helena but I can see why it is top on best ice cream lists. read more

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Friendly service and delicious ice cream!! I would recommend the huckleberry. Lots to choose from. Cones were so fresh and crispy; scoop was very generous that my cone broke and ice cream fell. They were so nice and gave us another cone at no charge. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Yummy! What else can you say about Big Dipper? They serve some delicious ice cream! They have the oldie but goodie flavors as well as lots of seasonal flavors all year round. Huckleberry is at the top of my list! This specific location is located in the downtown area of Helena and is surrounded by lots of other shops. There is a small sitting area inside and some benches outside to sit on when the weather permits. I highly recommend stopping here if you are in Helena! read more

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Great ice cream flavors. The employees are super nice and allow for sampling of their many flavors. I decided to go with bubble gum because it actually tasted like bubble gum. There's no gumboil in it though. They also give you a pretty good size scoop for your money. read more

Best ice cream in Helena! Work the inevitable wait out the door. In addition to the usual scoops and sundaes, they will hand pack pints to go, including mixing flavors! Get a scoop for here and a pint for home! Definitely try the huckleberry and whatever specials they have for the season! read more

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This place is legit. Good prices and huge portions. It seems like they're always doing weekly specials with a variety of flavors.Their Mexican chocolate isn't too sweet and the cinnamon they add makes it that much better. Vibe is fun, staff is friendly and they have a dope selection of stickers and merchandise. Don't pass it up! read more

On my drive to Kalispell, I stopped by Helena for a sweet treat. It was cold outside, but it didn't stop my friends and I from an ice cream pit stop. It was my first time at Big Dipper. I didn't know what to get, so I ended up trying a couple of different flavors. The employees were generous about it. I tried huckleberry for the first time (wasn't quite the super fan). I was quite undecided for a while. I knew I wanted a single scoop, but I was debating in my head between Salted Caramel & El Salvador Coffee. To my delight, when I told them my dilemma, I found out that I was allowed to get both options on a single scoop. And boy, I'm glad that I did. When I got my ice cream, I was impressed by the size of my ice cream cone. It was like the size of a double scoop! They piled on so much that I was licking the ice cream even after my friends were done with theirs. To add to that, I also got to enjoy both of the flavors that I liked for the price of a single scoop. I totally recommend doing so if you are indecisive between two different flavors. From my experience, 1) Big Dipper gives good scoop portions 2) They have a bunch of ice cream flavors to try 3) They even have seating inside 4)The employees are nice And it's an all around good ice cream shop. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Salted Caramel/El Salvador Coffee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

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Pretty good ice cream in downtown Helena. We stopped here to check out downtown Helena and found this creamery. Ordered two types - strawberry something and the chocolate one. I can't remember the names for both types but the strawberry one is good. I didn't care for the chocolate one read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - This chocolate flavor is just ok. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

By far the best homemade ice cream I've had!!! I wish we would have found this little gem sooner since there were many flavors I wanted to try. Oh and there scoops are ginormous, one scoop was plenty for me. read more

Best ice cream and waffle cone I've had in a long time. Generous scoops, creamy ice cream, and excellent flavor! The place was pretty busy for a Thursday afternoon. Dreaming about going back. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Mocha chip in a handmade waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Both of these flavors were so good. The scoops they provided were very generous. Absolutely loved the taste and texture. Fast service as well. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Huckleberry and white mint Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

My wife says my reviews are becoming long-winded, so... We like this place lots. Bunches of home-made flavors. You should go here. It's really, really good. Yours truly, Me read more

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This shop is in the downtown area. It has seating upstairs. The ice cream was super yummy. They had lots of options for sundaes , floats, milkshakes or dipped cones. Lot of flavors to choose from. read more

I am allergic to diary and I still smash this stuff. I just take Benadryl before I go. Is that a good enough review? I AM WILLING TO DIE hahaha read more

Fantastic ice cream with rotating special flavors, incredible customer service, and a great location on Last Chance--this place is the perfect spot for an after dinner treat! read more

Bomb! Best homemade ice cream I've had I recommend the Pistachio ice cream. The scoops are big so i recommend getting one so you can resllu enjoy it. read more

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Awesome ice cream, unique flavors and great customer service. I love visiting Big Dipper all year!

We've been here twice in two days, their ice cream is RICH AND DELICIOUS. We definitely were shocked by the amount you get for a double scoop or in my boyfriend's case he got the Big Dipper Sundae and it was basically a whole plate of ice cream smothered in hot fudge, nuts, and whipped cream. No complaints, we just learned that their servings are LARGE. Got shakes today and they're equally delicious. read more

Big Dipper Ice Cream - Yellow Cake Milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Helena, Montana

Smelled amazing when we walked in but the waffle cone just tasted so plain... The ice cream was pretty basic as well unfortunately. Not bad necessarily but not very good at all. read more

Loved how tightly packed my pint of maple nut ice cream was and how long it lasted as a late night snack in my hotel room.

Delicious icecream! So creamy and great quality. The El Salvador coffee flavor was amazing !!

I have gone here several times now. It stays fairly busy even on cold dark nights. I the Salted Caramel ice cream. However the Huckleberry is close. I like waffle cones, but I'v determine that you way more ice cream if chose a cup instead of a cone. Always got the double scoop. A shake and a cone cost me $10. Not too bad of a price. Could be Just had two scoops of my favorite, Salted Caramel. This time, I had the use a banana split bowl and drizzle chocolate syrup on my ice cream. Result, 3X better than the norm. Enjoy! read more

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I ordered online then the street was closed and I am disabled and wasn't able to park and walk there. They told me they can't refund online orders. It was disappointing. read more

Great place! It would be nice if they finally open it back up again.......it's safe! Good ice cream. Nice staff! Always draws a crowd! A couple unique flavors that can't be found anywhere else. read more

An old-fashioned ice cream shop with an amazing array of flavors, excellent ice cream and well-trained staff. The lines of customers waiting outside the door to order their treats testify to the popularity of this shop's quality ice cream. Absolutely love it! read more

My favorite ice cream place! I love the seasonal flavors! You can definitely taste the quality of the ice cream. Always a pleasant staff in there and they work quickly so you aren't waiting too long in line. read more

We came here since the brewery closed so early! Tried the yellow cake as a sample and it was ok- no chunks of cake in it and kinda fake tasting. I ended up getting the vanilla and Reese's. The vanilla base was good but very little Reese's were mixed in which was a little disappointing. The white mint Oreo was really good. The staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Got the Huckleyberry in a Waffle cone dipped in chocolate as recommended by a local lady behind me in line and it was amazing! Great and unique flavors. Tried the Thai Peanut Curry and it was exactly what the flavor should be, but in delicious ice cream flavor. Also, they are using Square now and seem to take credit card for any amount now, even under $5. read more

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Seriously amazing ice cream - great flavors and wonderful service. The cardamom ice cream is to die for and so unique, I had never had anything like that ever before. I also LOVE that they have green tea ice cream on the menu because it is one of my all-time favorites! read more

The homemade and inventive flavors such as white mint Oreo, almond poppyseed, cardamom, and black licorice differentiate Big Dipper from a standard ice cream shop. The indoor seating was critically important because I decided to go in January. read more

I don't usually eat ice cream, but I always make an exception for this spot. It's a great place to bring friends who are visiting Helena. I've only had a few flavors (Mexican chocolate, El Salvador Coffee, Espresso Heath, and Coconut), but they're all delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Oh. My. Goodness. This ice cream is the best. I'm obsessed with their Salted Caramel and Yellow Cake. While visiting Montana for a week, we stopped by at least three times. I can't wait to come back again! read more

Always a yum! Love that during COVID they are only allowing a minimum amount of people in the store. The clerks are well humored about the situation and make me feel safe while we are getting some delicious treats! read more

Even though it was very busy they manage to get everyone through quickly. Their merchandise is good quality and they have the cutest stickers. I got the huckleberry in a waffle cone and it's the best ice cream I've ever had (yet ) read more

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