What a sweet way to end the holiday weekend. This quaint little shop has the best, unique options. I had fat Elvis, which was banana ice cream with peanut butter ripples and chocolate flakes. I topped mine with sprinkles. Delicious. The service was fast and friendly. If you're in bluff park, give them try. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Fat Elvis with sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

It's summer hot so time for Ice, Ice Baby, Ice Cream! This is a Homewood, Alabama hidden spot in a very old strip center at the first traffic light when you get to the top of the mountain from Lake Shore Drive. Actually, I have never seen it not a little busy even on Sunday afternoon so most of the locals don't blink at the high prices to get a taste of that deliciousness! We each were gifted a pint of our favorite flavor of the day by our top notch realtor, Sherri Williams ! This flavor was new to me "HEAPS OF LOVE" defined as "Anything and everything you can want! Oreos, brownies, cookie dough, pecans, caramel and chocolate ripples all packed into vanilla ice cream." How can anyone top that? It really is very very good! Hubby got their number one most popular flavor, a chocolate with dark chocolate bits & swirls. I think it was "Brownie Cascade": Classic, creamy chocolate ice cream exploding with brownie pieces, caramel cups and a sweet fudge ripple. Most creative flavor even has a trademark sign: "Exhausted Parent". It is "Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks" That has to be my next sample! My only disappointment is that many of the flavors had "high fructose corn syrup" as a top ingredient. Not what one expects when they brag All natural ingredients! Taste is great though! This is one of the Cadillac luxury brands of American ice cream. Be prepared to wait in line and pay double the norm, but it's a must try! read more

Stopped by here with some friends to grab a treat! I love their large selection of icecream. Prices were on point and scoops were large!! I also appreciated the kid friendly bathrooms. Everything was clean and the workers were super friendly. Will definitely be back this summer. read more

I hate to do it, but I have to update my review. It pains me to not support local businesses. Although this place was great when we first started going, it's really gone down hill. They still have top notch ice cream flavors. However, they are consistently closed when they're supposed to be open. They also have some major grease trap problems-- it smells so bad in there you can't possibly eat inside. One time when we went, they had a very young child scooping ice cream and she licked the scoop and returned it to the tub. As high as the prices have gotten, you would think they could fix their drainage and hire some employees. We've been opting for Edgewood Creamery instead. read more

Yelp! Passed by you and couldn't resist! We are a party of 3 today. Baby girl and I were eager to go inside. This is my first visit and you are cozy and cute. I real love your shoppe vibe. But, we here for this ice cream! Baby girl tried all different kinds, pumpkin spice, Earl Grey, black walnut, strawberry, cotton candy, and expresso and Oreo. Hands down she chose exoteric and Oreo. I taste and chose cotton candy. Oh My! Delicious! This stuff here good. Mommy, had black walnut. This stuff here is good. So creamy, smooth and delicious. Service was amazing! Y'all already know, I'll be back! read more

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We like the ice cream here and have been coming for a while but I think it's coming to an end. Prices here have skyrocketed! $7.50 for 1 scoop. $10 milk shakes. Almost laughable. That's outrageous when there's other ice cream just as good for half the price. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The BEST ice cream shop ! "sticks n stones" is my favorite!! they have the cutest little mural on the side of the building ! read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Hey there! Just a reminder about this awesome place: It's really clean and bright, and they offer over 20 delicious ice-cream flavors for you to try! You can even taste some flavors before deciding which one is your favorite! read more

Hands-down the best flavors if ice cream in Birmingham! Super fresh and delicious. Their waffle cones are so yummy! Lots of variety but you can likely find the classics too. Beautiful mural on the side if tge building by the parking lot fir instagram worthy shots too. read more

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Had a great experience bringing a group of high school students here. Ice cream was top notch. I'm often worried an ice cream shop is just going to serve Blue Bell which I find inferior, whatever this was, was soooooo good. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - My ice cream on counter next to seating - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This neighborhood ice cream shoppe checks all the boxes. Good ice cream, service, atmosphere, and reasonable prices. The store is quant, dare I say cute, and it is larger than it appears from the street. The left side is the ice cream counter, and the right side has table and bar top seating. The layout is comfortable and inviting. The ice cream is not locally made. It is made by a company named Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream from Madison, Wisconsin. Their ice cream is distributed by independent ice cream shops throughout the US. I'm guessing it is a premium brand similar to Ben and Jerry's. I had a junior size scoop of butter pecan, and it was very rich and creamy. My daughter had the Exhausted Parent, and she loved it. It is described as boubon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks. She says she orders that every time, and now I'm thinking I should try it. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Junior size scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Every neighborhood needs a place like this. The quintessential ice cream shop. Happy people, brightly colored walls, a wide variety of flavors available in bowls or cones, and plenty of room to sit and relax while enjoying a scoop of two. And oh yeah...spoons that change color when they're cold. That's going the extra mile. I stopped into this place twice recently, both times the place was super clean and the people were friendly and engaging. They seemed to enjoy their jobs which is a huge plus for any restaurant when it comes to customer service. The ice cream was as delicious as one could expect and I'm sure I'll be back for more. read more

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Quaint little ice cream shoppe in bluff park. I had the munchie madness in a waffle cone which was absolutely to die for. The staff was extremely friendly as well. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Munchie madness - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love this little place! It is so cute on the inside and they have such a great selection. I really have enjoyed the 2 times I have been here, as the staff has always been so friendly, and they have plenty of flavors to try. The only thing I would say (still 5 star review) is that I am a little weary about trying ice creams that may share scoops with ice creams that may have nuts. So if you have a severe allergy, I would think twice and ask specifically if they have utensils specifically for allergy needs. I didn't ask the last time I went, but I intend to do so next time. The staff was wearing masks and also was using gloves. They had hand sanitizer and the interior was very clean. read more

I really want to leave a good review bc the ice cream is good. BUT they are never open when hours posted (online on multiple sites, and front door) say they should be. After 5 tries....we will drive to Vestavia! read more

Stopped by yesterday for some sweet treats and we were not disappointed! So glad we were sent here on the recommendation of an employee at Tip Top Grille. This ice cream shop is spotless and adorably decorated. They offer a very wide variety of flavors, as well as other sweet treats. The girl who served us was extremely pleasant and welcoming, giving us samples and talking with us briefly about Birmingham. I had the chocolate brownie flavor, I forget the exact name. It was good - about on par with Ben and Jerry's version. However, my parents had the "Zanzibar," their award-winning chocolate ice cream, and both agreed that it was some of the best chocolate ice cream they'd ever had. I must agree - it was amazing! If you find yourself in the area, go grab some Zanzibar ice cream! read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Chocolate brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I just moved to Birmingham, and lets just say this was the sweetest way to start. This is by far the best ice cream shop i've ever been to! They have endless amounts of flavors to choose from that are unbelievably different from each other and filled with chocolate, sea salt, caramel, m&ms, etc. I also met the owner who was very genuine and funny which was awesome to see. The ice cream: I had the munchie madness and the this **** just got serious. Guys/gals please do yourself a favor and try these two flavors. Not to mention the waffle bowl and changing color spoon are pretty sweet. Overall an awesome view, great ice cream, and a really nice owner. Give Bluff Park Ice Cream Shop a try read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - "Munchie Madness" and "This **** Just Got Serious" in a waffle bowl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Once you walk in you are greeted by smiling faces. There are so many choices! Milkshakes, ice cream in a cup/cone, floats, many toppings, and more! I ordered the kitty kitty bang bang in a waffle cone and really enjoyed it. You can even order cakes here. I liked how my spoon changed colors (hot/cold). There was plenty of seating and some people sat outside by the window. They have late hours which is nice. I just moved in the area and can't wait to come back a few times a month and try the many flavors they make. read more

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This is such a cute little shop. Although it's located out in the middle of nowhere, if you're ever close to the location i definitely recommend getting a little treat out of here. the decor is amazing and gives you "old country time feelings" in terms of an ice cream shop. lots of flavors including the basics, but specialty ice creams as well. i got something and i can't remember the name right now but it has brownies, pecans, caramel swirl and vanilla ice cream. they also have italian ice available, milkshakes, and sundaes available. a junior scoop is three dollars while a single scoop is five dollars. i'm taking a star away because one scoop of ice cream being five bucks is a bit expensive. they offer a discount of i think 40 cents if you use cash instead of a plastic to pay. overall a bit pricey but worth checking out at least once read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I stumbled across this ice cream shop after hiking Red Mountain on a Sunday afternoon and I must say I did not know what to the expect. I ordered a peanut butter cookie waffle cone and I really enjoyed it. I will be back again! read more

Bluff Park Icecream Shoppe,located just off of Shades Crest road,is up on a mountain and is ABOVE the competition. With flavors like kitty kitty bang bang,exhausted parents,and Zanzibar chocolate....the limit is your imagination! And mine just hasn't been the same since the accident. Accidents aside,it was no mistake going to bluff park icecream. The icecream nachos are the play!! Three flavors of your choice with whipped cream,cherries,and even more goodness than you can think of,these kick ballpark nachos off the mountain. The staff was as friendly as the girls selling Fit-tea on Instagram. They made the experience amazing! Climb the mountain to fill your stomach with the sweetest treat in Bluff Park! read more

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Great ice cream, and very attentive employees. Very nice, and polite as well which I really appreciated! Love the ice cream flavor: Tired Mom (something like that anyway)! Coffee ice cream with chunks of chocolate! Amazing!!!! read more

Drove far out of the way to try their London Fog flavor (... saw it online & HAD to have it!)... Their hours on the door and online are inaccurate! Super bummed! read more

Portion sizes are inconsistent--same price whether cup is half- or two-thirds full; full is never an option. Do not rely upon hours of operation as posted. Employees are a bunch of teenagers who will close early when owner or manager is not on duty and when questioned, will claim they had to defrost the display freezers. Big fat excuse. Quality of product is nothing great. Try Mountain Brook Creamery, which is open until 10:30 p.m. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I really don't know how I haven't written a review for this place before?? First thing, if you haven't ever been here there are some great views of the valley if you are driving from John Hawkins down Shades Crest. Always crowded, but since it's ice cream it never takes the staff long to work their way through the crowd and get all of us dessert minded people taken care of. Great selection of ice cream (check out the pics). plenty of chocolate, fruity, and unique sweet treats (Blue Moon - Tastes like the milk at the bottom of a bowl of fruit loops...seriously this is a flavor). They also make shakes and malts and have a pretty good selection of merchandise (shirts) to purchase. Great little indoor seating area plus kind of a bar table type area that can accommodate quite a few people. Pricing is on par with all of the other ice cream specialty joints ($5 for a single scoop - really larger than it sounds). Overall really good and worth the drive, especially if you can catch the sun setting as you're driving up here. read more

Their ice cream is super creamy and spectacular. I would recommend it to anyone. The environment is family.

I'm super happy that Bluff Park has a locally owned ice cream joint. I've been here on several occasions and they have a good variety of flavors: 16 or more just for ice cream not counting sorbet or anything else. The service is always quick and staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There is ample seating inside and plenty of parking to the left in the lot. Prices are standard and a little expensive( $5 for a single scoop), but I expect that from a local place. I will keep coming back; there are not many LOCAL ice cream shops in Birmingham so it was a great idea to open this place. read more

My son convinced us to go by her for some ice cream after diner one night. Man what a surprise!! Bluff park ice cream is a hidden gem that everyone needs to know about!! Multiple flavor choices with a variety of cones or cups. Service was spectacular, the girls waiting on us were willing to help with any questions even had. I picked the peanut butter cookie dough ice cream. Wow, what a flavor combination! It had vanilla ice cream with Carmel, chocolate swirls and chucks of peanut butter cookie dough. Prices were reasonable, the facility was spotless and the staff was wonderful! This place put Brewster's to shame. We will definitely be back! This is a must go to for a sweet treat while in Bluff Park!! read more

Really good ice cream shop. Was packed when we went. Tons of flavors. Standard plus unusual ones that you aren't even sure what's in it like mint avalanche, halleys comet, kitty kitty bang bang! Ice cream is very creamy which makes me think it's high in butter fat but oh well, you don't eat ice cream to get skinny! They have sundaes, milk shakes, and lots of flavors of shaved ice. There is ample seating inside and a few benches outside. Plenty of parking. read more

Great local place. Perfect for quaint birthday party too! The owners are local and take great pride in their establishment.

Yummy, fresh ice cream! Great atmosphere for a hot, summer day! I LOVED the texture of the ice cream and the inside is so cute! Located in Bluff Park and very quaint. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Left: Blueberry ice cream on top and Strawberry on bottom Right: Cotton Candy ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

10/10 very friendly and great atmosphere in a nice spot been here twice and been satisfied each time.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe. A fantastic, locally owned ice cream shoppe with plenty of parking. Tonight was my second visit. Both times, I have been uber impressed by the service. Everyone is super friendly and eager to please (especially by offering free samples to ensure you find the flavor that best pleases your taste buds). They offer a spectacular selection of speciality flavors. Outside of a few traditional flavors, you can't tell much by the names, so a little reading is required, but I think it would be hard to be disappointed. Tonight's choice for me was a single scoop of Munchie Madness (sweet cake batter ice cream, swirled with a salted caramel ripple, with Oreos, M&M pieces, and peanut butter cups) in a waffle bowl. The ice cream was silky smooth and satisfying. Just a personal preference, but I prefer the waffle cone to the waffle bowl as the bowl was a little too crunchy. Along with Junior, single, or double scoops in cones, waffle cones, waffle bowls, or cups, you can get your fix with a sundae, banana split, milkshake, ice cream float, or, if you prefer non-dairy options, they have icees and sherbet. You can also stock up for later with a pint to go or pick up a cake to add a special touch to a celebration. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Ample indoor seating. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Amazing ice cream! This is a cute little ice cream shop in Bluff Park. They have a ton of flavors to choose from and will let you sample a flavor if you aren't sure. Staff is really nice. I ended up getting the strawberry cheesecake in a cookie bowl. The ice cream was amazing, super creamy. I was surprised to learn it is not homemade because it tastes homemade. I loved the cookie bowl too. They give you cool color changing spoons with your ice cream. Prices are reasonable too. I can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - delicious strawberry cheesecake ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Two words that bring such delight to my ears are: Ice Cream. When my friends suggested that we should go out for dessert, those magical words flowed out and a happiness filled the car. So, naturally, we Yelped for a local spot to try. After seeing the reviews we gave it a try. We're glad we did. The store claims that their ice cream is farm fresh, premium, Wisconsin cream. It was smooth and tasted a step above. Their choices were plentiful with lots of options for any pallet. I decided to go with a blueberry cheesecake and my wife got Yippie Skippie (a chocolate ice cream with peanut butter, caramel and pretzels). One of my buddies opted for a milkshake. His review was "two thumbs up". Two single scoop waffle cones was $10. Not a bad price for a quality treat. Their spoons are color changing...if you decide to get a cup. A nice novelty for your kids (or kid at heart). The staff is nice and accommodating. The space is clean. I recommend this place for a date night or a treat for you and your kids. read more

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Best thing since sliced bread This is the place to go when you just want quality service and products All kinds of ice cream We have been coming since they opened and I would highly recommend everything in the store My current favorite is Bourbon Pecan We may just sit outside or walk across and watch the sunset When granddaughter and family come into town this is the first place we head too Sorry for not posting a review way before this See you tonight read more

Nice little ice cream spot tucked away in Bluff Park. I was surprised to see so many delicious flavors to choose from. Besides ice cream they served several different flavors of shaved ice, pies, and milkshakes. Nice to know that there is a place to get sweet treats so close to home. The prices seem to be a little more pricey than other ice cream spots I have visited in the pass but besides that we really enjoyed ourselves. read more

Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe - Lemon Meringue ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Not a Big ice cream eater but when I do want some, Bluff park never disappoints! The Ice cream is always delicious! They are also heavier handed with the scoops so that's a plus! My favorite flavor: This Sh#$t just got serous! It's so good! read more

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Service is great! Friendly staff. Great neighborhood ice cream shop! Will definitely visit often!

There comes a time in ones life when you find the best darn ice-cream shop you have ever tasted.. i have been on his earth for a good stretch... this is by far the best ice cream i have ever tasted!!!!!!! I have tried many flavors here and they are all great. The staff is more like family the way they treat you... and all the ice cream is SOOOO silky smooth and tasteful, it seems like a sin to enjoy it so much!!!! I have but one thing to say to anyone that reads this review... if you do not at least try this place once you are doing your taste buds a disservice.... If you do and enjoy it please leave your comments, i know you will not be disappointed!!!! read more