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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Sarah D.

    You know what place is always good when there is a crowd and this place was no exception. There are so many flavors to choose from and they are super patient and allow allowing people to get as many samples as they want. I ended up getting the banana pudding and a cone, and it was divine. We will definitely be back.

    Laura M.

    We stopped by Bruster's for my daughter's middle school fundraiser, and it was such a sweet surprise, we forgot just how good their ice cream is! Bruster's Real Ice Cream seriously has some of the creamiest ice cream. We had been to this location when it first opened but hadn't been back in a while, and now I'm wondering why we waited so long. One thing we love is that they have a drive-through option, so convenient, especially on busy school nights. And the flavor selection? So many to choose from! My daughter picked a scoop of chocolate raspberry truffle and a scoop of cherry vanilla. My son went with cotton candy explosion and loved the pop rocks mixed in. He thought that was the coolest part. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed to support a good cause and treat ourselves. We will definitely be back again soon!

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    Randall O.

    Love love the ice cream here. The selection is great. The service is great. The drive thru is nice and easy.

    New York Cheesecake!
    Joy J.

    I was working nearby this Bruster's Real Ice Cream place and said one day, I'll have to go!! That day came as I was leaving a few weeks ago and I went to the drive-thru. I saw New York Cheesecake on their menu and nothing else existed, lol!! I ordered a small cake cone and it came with 2 heaping scoops of the ice cream!! It definitely hit the spot because it was hot that day! I love cheesecake more than the little fat kid who loves chocolate cake, so I was a happy camper as I drove off. I don't like sugar cones, so I opted for the cake cone which I've loved since I was a kid. They even gave me a coupon to return, but I have not gone back since. Good thing it expires at the end of the year! Service was fast and friendly and I'll be a repeat customer for sure. I can't wait to go back for more!

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    Cory S.

    My wife and I recently went to Bruster's for our first experience at the North Phoenix location (and my wife's first Bruster's experience ever). We went over a holiday weekend when it wasn't too busy after dinner on a Saturday evening. The staff were absolutely delightful and the ice cream was very tasty. In addition to the ice cream being delicious, the flavors were unique and the environment felt festive. Some of the creative flavors included Campfire S'Mores (graham cracker ice cream with marshmallow swirls, graham cracker ribbons, and chocolate chunks), Cotton Candy Explosion (cotton candy ice cream loaded with popping rock candy), and Triple Chocolate Made With Oreo (chocolate ice cream with Oreo cookie pieces and swirls of rich fudge). Definitely get some samples to try several of the unique flavors and then get your favorite. We noticed that the kid's scoop was one scoop while the small was two scoops, and the medium was three scoops. We thought that the small may be too large for the two of us independently though we ended up sharing a small together, and when we each got one scoop in a small cup, it felt like we got extra ice cream but in reality, the scoops are just that big! I got Coffee Chocolate Chip (coffee ie cream with rich chocolate flakes) while my wife got Double Fudge Brownie (chocolate ice cream with chunks of brownies and a fudge swirl). We both enjoyed our flavors and will likely get these flavors again. Definitely join the Bruster's Sweet Rewards program by going to https://brusters.com/sweet-rewards. You earn $3 off an ice cream by signing up, receive exclusive member offers, earn 1 point for every $1 spent (to be redeemed for ice cream), and get $3 for your birthday every year. I actually used my birthday reward this time (which I almost always forget to use). I'm grateful that this Bruster's location opened up a short drive away from home. They also gave me a few coupons after I paid to use the next visit or two. I certainly recommend that everyone with a sweet tooth who wants tasty ice cream and good service to check out this location.

    Ube & tiramisu
    Nicole C.

    Pretty standard ice cream place. Tons of flavor options and they let you sample them. I tried the ube flavor which was good but a little on the sweeter side. The tiramisu flavor was really good. We went after dinner and there were lots of families. Employees are very friendly and service is quick. I did notice that a few tables were a little dirty with crumbs, but to be expected. The place has a drive-thru and indoor seating but they keep the big garage-style door open even in the summer.

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    Paula E.

    Who screams for ice cream?? Me!! And Daddy and puppy! New to this area is a welcome addition with indoor seating and lots of options. I'm a sugar free gal so I tried a small cone which had a scoop of caramel swirl and fudge ripple. Yummy! Glitzy got a nice little doggie sundae with a lil bone on top. Daddy tried the sea salt caramel which I also had a bite of. No complaints here and I look forward to coming back for more!!

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    Thomas L.

    Stocked up for the holidays. Ordered my favorite flavor. Key lime pie. You can ask place an order if it's not on their seasonal menu. Love this place! Great addition to the neighborhood. Always clean and friendly service as well.

    Three scoop waffle cone with new York cheesecake, caramel twix, and cookie dough.
    Sam B.

    We stopped in for their grand opening and were greeted warmly by everyone we encountered. I tried some samples and everything was tasty. Ultimately we got waffle cones with three scoops each. Let me tell you this is the BEST ice cream I've had in forever and my mom said it's probably the best ice cream she's ever had. It's very flavorful, the flavor items are packed in, and it's very competitively priced. There are over 40 flavors to choose from with dairy free and even some vegan options. The place is brightly lit and was very clean despite how busy they were. We'll definitely be back!

    Ben H.

    Bruster's is a triple threat: drive thru, walk up, indoor ordering. Second time, and I will say, I am all in. Ice cream doesn't need to be a show like creamistry or mellinealized like Jenis splendid. This guy loves an old fashioned and is all in on Brusters.

    The ube and mint in a walfel cone. (The ube us the purple one on top)
    SySy G.

    The service was so nice it's almost scary! The lady was so patient with me while I tried to diced which two ice cream scoops I wanted out of the ten million! And the ice cream was also so good! I got to flavors mint with oreos and UBE! The Ube was a weird but also amazing flavor with a creamy texture, MORE ICE-CREAM SHOPS NEED TO HAVE UBE! Thanks for reading, have a nice day!

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    You like ice cream. This is the place. It's the real deal! I enjoy this after dinner if I'm nearby

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    Still haven't found a good flavor. Bought pints of Dubai Chocolate and Coconut Chip. Neither had enough mix ins. It was $8 for each pint.

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    Helpful service when you're undecided. New selections to taste with favorites always available. I wouldn't mind more coffee/mocha flavors!

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    I came here on saturday and they sang happy birthday to my daughter! It was such a sweet experience for us!

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    Love it here! Bring your thinking cap because there is 100 different flavors to pick from. Employees are all friendly and welcoming.

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