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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    4.0 (56 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Rebecca P.

    Now THIS is a Real hot fudge brownie sundae! This was worth it! I paid .25 cents less for 2/3 less crap at Dairy Queen's version. .69cents for 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts, .40 cents for "extra" hot fudge which in my opinion was the normal amount. I was so upset at DQ in Holly Springs, but made whole at this place! I look forward to stopping by next time!

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    Yunhea K.

    Brusters is my favorite ice cream parlor. It always taste fresh and sweet. I love the amples amount of flavors they have. The sorbets are definitely my favorite and then mint chocolate chip is the best ice cream. I always go there with my 1 yr old and share a kiddie cup with her. It's also conveniently near my home and by my favorite store, Target! So it's easy for my to shop, then stop by for ice cream. I just downloaded their app so I can start racking up points and rewards. The only one I knew of was in Raleigh which was too far so I'm happy they opened one near me!

    Banana chocolate chip ice cream to kick off spring .... #winning
    Joann C.

    Not from North Carolina so I've never heard of Bruster's but when I hear about homemade ice cream I come running! I've been out to Maple View and let me tell you that I think this place is ten times better. Clean and new establishment in Durham right next to Rise. I sampled a couple of their ice creams and found a consistent sweet and creamy texture among all of their flavors. I enjoyed their tiramisu and coffee chocolate chip but the best by far was their Banana Chocolate Chip. You can see a photo of my come on Yelp, the cone being held triumphantly high in the air saying - "winning"!

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    1 dollar for 3 gummy worms. Decent flavors but seriously this highway robbery for gummy worms.

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    It was ice cream! It was cold! They had some different flavors (orange creamsicle, s'mores inspired Graham cracker flavor) and classics.

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    It's ice cream - but very good, very generous servings. Lots of unique flavors and tons of toppings.

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    I like the ice cream sandwiches. I always grab a pack of 6 each time out the freezer. I like the variety.

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    Good ice cream remind me of cold stone. They do have a reward system so download the app.

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