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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Small waffle mint cone
    Ben B.

    Brusters is really solid ice cream that I have loved since I was a kid so I give it a easy 5 stars would recommend

    Brad C.

    Is seems like trendy ice cream places pop up and disappear regularly as the trends fade, but places like Bruster's are consistent, and so they stick around. Thank goodness! I love that they make the ice cream with fresh ingredients with a creamy texture and lots of flavor -- in flavors I never would even think of. Big chunks of whatever is mixed in add to the experience. I've never had any of the sundaes or other offerings, so I can only speak to the big giant scoops of goodness that come is a huge waffle cone. I think the telling picture is the one I took to accompany this review. As I was opening Yelp and getting ready to check in I turned to my wife and said, "let me get a picture of your ice cream and cone." As you can see, she'd already eaten a large part of the first scoop. Don't let the picture fool you into thinking the portions are small. The "regular" cone is plenty for a normal appetite! They usually have some sort of a deal going if you search the web and they have an app that can get you free ice cream -- get it before you go!!! Summer or winter time, this ice cream is worth stopping in to eat.

    Regular Waffle Cone w/ Chocolate Mudslide, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip
    Michael K.

    Hearty scoops and delicious ice cream. We stopped by this location today after lunch on a hot afternoon and there were quite a few people in line. Turns out it was for good reason. The service was fast and efficient. We got 2 "Regular Waffle Cones", which come with 3 scoops of ice cream of your choice. I usually don't like chocolate ice cream (especially the type you get in the grocery stores) but I was feeling a bit daring and I ended up choosing 3 variety of chocolate ice cream for my cone: Chocolate Mudslide, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip. I'd say the risk paid off. The ice cream itself was smooth, creamy, and delicious. The flavors weren't too sweet or overpowering and even with 3 chocolate-based flavors, you could tell where one ended and the other one started. The chocolate bits inside the ice cream were crisp and the brownie and cookie dough pieces were nice and chewy, unlike the rubber bullets you get in store-bought ice cream or a fast food joint. At $4 + change per cone, I wouldn't visit every day but on a hot day such as today, I'd definitely say it was worth it.

    Small strawberry milkshake
    Heather B.

    I may have the unpopular opinion here but I feel you should be able to get 3 plain cones and a small shake for less than 12 dollars. Their ice cream is really good, there's no denying that. But considering they are not my only option for ice cream on E. Brainerd, it makes it hard for me to want to come back when I am paying nearly double than anywhere else, for just basic ice cream. Besides that it is a good establishment to have nearby. Its right next to Heritage Park, where we frequent and since they have a walk up window we can bring our dog which is always a plus. They have a lot of flavors to choose from too, plus a drive thru we use when it rains. My husband got a strawberry milkshake and it was pretty good. We will probably continue if we are at the park but won't go out of our way to go.

    Allison B.

    We stopped by for a quick ice cream treat the other day. I was very disappointed in the flavors that they had. The staff wasn't that courteous. I miss the old Bruster's in Hixson it was my most favorite place. It was pretty good ice cream and I'm sure we'll be back because well yes it's Bruster's. I really hope that maybe their staff will be a little kinder and their flavors will be a little better next time.

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    I left my ice cream in the car for three hours and it melted... IT FREAKING MELTED!!!!

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    Best ice cream ever. Always fresh. Oreo is awesomeness. They also have pup cups. So you the family and dog can enjoy.

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    it next too the park we bring our dog here ti get free ice cream for him he love it here

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