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    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    3.8 (284 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Kaelin N.

    First time here and i loved how rich and creamy my mocha almond fudge was! Reasonable priced for the quality. I came during a heat wave so it was pretty busy for 8:30pm. We enjoyed our ice cream outside.

    Sriharsha A.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon during the heatwave and this place really satisfied a craving. Got 2 scoops in a cup, cookie dough and raspberry. Really good combo. Both were super creamy, and the portion size is generous for what you pay. It's a window-only setup. You order, you grab your cup, and that's it. No indoor seating. There are a few tables outside, but honestly, sitting outside during a heatwave isn't ideal. Would definitely come back.

    Briggitte L.

    I did not realize that you cannot eat inside, so I had to eat my ice cream in my car because it was raining. No other customers were there when I walked up this the window. I was told to go to a different window. The young man was not friendly, but he was efficient. He promptly took my order and directed me to another window. My ice cream came out quickly. I ordered fudge brownie ice cream and it was super delicious. I recommend this ice cream parlor. It is nice that they have tables and chairs outside.

    Natalya S.

    Phenomenal ice cream with a good selection of flavors and options. Their ice cream is very rich and creamy (I typically order the chocolate based flavors) a I'm always left very satisfied. The wait can be a little long at times but despite that I've been here multiple times now and will continue to come back.

    Leeza D.

    Bruster's make their own ice cream and waffle cones! I love it without even trying it.... So many flavors. Samples happily given and I tried the butter pecan, death by chocolate which has chocolate chip and brownie chunks in it, and the salted toffee. All were delicious and I ended up with death by chocolate in a homemade cone. Love the cone holder that comes with the ice cream. My friend got the white chocolate shake. Both were absolutely delicious. They gave us coupons for next time and I can't wait to visit again. Casual. Easy parking. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Brenda C.

    My boyfriend and I always come to this ice cream shop as it's nearby and the service is always great. There's always people here but we hardly have to wait to order and we receive our order fast. They have minimal flavors but it's still delicious. They also have waffle cones and waffle bowls, which i love.

    Stephanie S.

    The family and I were having a sweet tooth moment and the decision was ice cream! We knew the perfect spot to try out was Bruster's Real ice cream based on reviews we have seen of it. We ordered : two kids scoop cotton candy, one scoop red velvet, and three scoop waffle cone with caramel toffee and two scoops of pistachio. The taste of this ice cream is unreal! I don't know what they do differently but you can tell the difference!

    "Death by Chocolate" milkshake
    Annabelle R.

    A range of tantalizing sweet treats is offered on the menu, from strawberry shortcake sundaes to freezes made with italian ice or sorbet, your choice of flavor. Guests can also select from non-dairy ice cream options or no sugar added. I, of course, had to get a "death by chocolate" milkshake, the ultimate chocolate flavor for this cold and creamy dessert beverage. It was a thick shake so it's good they gave both a straw and long skinny spoon, especially useful cuz I got an ice cream flavor with chunks of chocolatey ingredients mixed in. The quality of the ice cream was noticeable, so yummy and definitely memorable, good enough to make me wanna return for more. Service at the order and pickup windows was standard and sufficient. And the outdoor seating was plentiful with umbrellas over some of the tables offering shade, a simple and inviting atmosphere and setup.

    One scoop of Dubai Chocolate in a cup
    Michelle C.

    After eating next door at Sizzling Lunch, it's a given we also have to get some Bruster's for dessert! I can be a bit of an ice cream snob, and from all the times I've been here, I never thought their ice cream was allll that, but maybe I just wasn't picking the good flavors lol. I saw Dubai Chocolate on the menu and HAD to try it. Let me just say... It was soooo good!! I hope it's here to stay bc I already can't wait to go back for more.

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    Lloyd C.

    Bruster's Real Ice Cream is conveniently located in a decent sized strip mall, close to Sizzling Lunch. Parking is ok though can be crazy during peak lunch hours. Ice cream is creamy and rich. Though, I felt it was a bit pricey for the portion size.

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    Daisy S.

    Great ice cream and fun flavors! Bruster's was highly recommended by my friends who regularly drive from SJ to get their ice cream fix. This location is order at the window and go. There's no indoor seating but they have some tables out front with umbrellas. Their seasonal flavors stand out from other shops which is cool and they do give out samples :). I decided on chocolate peanut butter chip and it's probably one of the best I've had! They didn't skimp with the peanut butter chocolate candy mixed in. The ice cream tasted fresh and was at the perfect temp so it wasn't rock hard or drippy. It was a little pricy but I ordered a kid scoop and it was like a regular small from other shops so IMO it's worth it. Can't wait to come back again!!

    Mmmm.... Un-peelable paper....
    Chris B.

    I don't know why I keep coming back to this place... I'm out with my girl, getting some sizzling rice next door... and the ice cream craving always tricks us! Been here twice since my original review. The second time, we thought, "hey, why not?" and tried the banana ice cream. I literally called these folks out last time for their banana ice cream tasting fake, and they insisted they use "so many REAL bananas... plus real banana fruit base." ¯\(°_o)/¯ Okay, so more banana -- sounds bananas! So, we did it. Well, she did -- I was already not a fan. I mean, come on, I was super disappointed last time, and it's over $5 for a kids-size scoop! (Technically normal sized, but I like to complain about semantics. Why is small two scoops?? Stop being supersized, America!) Actually, double brackets ((it's probably two scoops because people always ask for "small," so it's an easy upgrade and a $3 boost per order)). :insert brilliant business model emoji here: Back to the ice cream... we get the banana, and to my absolute shock -- it was another fail. It tasted exactly like artificial banana, not real banana at all, and it was already melting when handed to us. Same thing happened the first time. Seems to be a theme. Maybe you do use real bananas, but something's off, because it tastes like banana candy chews from the 90s. We tossed half by the time we got home, and I cried a little... that's $4 less for my belly! The other day, we're next door again, and I'm thinking, "NOPE, not going there again." I know what's going to happen? Two misses already, technically three if we count food stuff vs. visits, plus the other little personal complaints from before... not looking great. My girl, with the sweet tooth (and fading memory), drags me anyway. I was gonna skip, but something on the special board caught my eye -- "Caramel Explosion with Twix." (Ĺ ) I'm not big on ice cream, but I do love a good caramel swirl -- Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream is my jam. So I'm thinking, caramel? good. Explosion? good. Twix? good. We get our cones, and mine looks off... almost chocolatey. I take a lick, and I'm confused. Did they mess up my order? I see caramel, can kinda taste caramel... but where's this explosion? Why does it taste like spiced chocolate? Is that Twix.. or just cookie bits? I try again -- nope. My girl agrees: "tastes like chocolate with maybe pumpkin spice?" And of course, it's melting again. Her scoop was fine though, so clearly FORZEN "real" ice cream can be done. I think about going back... hesitate... then nope -- this kind of sucks. I go up and ask, "Does this look like Caramel Explosion?" The girl says, "Yeah." I sigh, tell her it tastes weird, and start backing away in defeat. She says, "Sorry." And that's it. Didn't expect or ask for a replacement, but honestly, a simple, "I'm sorry, can I get you something else?" would've gone a long way for humanity. I'm done with Brewster "real" ice cream. Store-brand tubs have done me better. I don't mind paying premium for good ice cream -- but this isn't it. You brag about being "so real," but it just doesn't add up. I finished my Caramel Firecracker, and not once did I taste a single swirl of caramel -- just sugar and regret. I finished my Caramel Firecracker, and not once did I enjoy a single swirl of caramel -- just a sugar rush. And guess what happened again?? The paper was glued to my sugar cone! Like, a big ol' piece fused right on there. How have you not fixed this?! It's been FOUR years since my first visit -- and there's no way I'm the only one getting extra sugar-glued paper cones. Nobody else does this... just Brewster. If you love everything ice cream, don't mind paying extra, and this place isn't out of your way -- sure, go ahead. But if you actually care about good ice cream... I warned you. If you love everything ice cream, can't resist saying no, and don't mind paying extra for things -- sure, go ahead. Everyone else... I warned you.

    Sid G.

    This place has been around for a bit but we didn't try it for longest time... but tried it yesterday and loved it... we will be going back to try other flavors soon... loved the strawberry ice cream.

    FALSE adverting! Asked for the deal today, June 20th. Employee's said it was no longer running.

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    Love the flavors. The wait was long but there was a reason. The ice cream is yum. The little outdoor tables are cute and have umbrellas.

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    Whats the top 3 most popular flavor?

    Oreo, Mint Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. However, many of our flavors, such as Double Fudge Brownie, Sea Salt with Toffee and Southern Banana Puddin', always rank in our top 10. We always recommended trying a couple flavors, the most… Read more

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    Hello JF. We do not have sugar free options, however, we do carry No Sugar Added (NSA). We always have strawberry and one other flavor we rotate out monthly. This month, our other option is Coffee Ripple, which is coffee flavored ice cream… Read more

    Does this location participate in the BYOB (Bring Your Own Banana) promotion on Thursday night as stated on the Bruster's website?…

    We do not participate in Bring Your Own Banana, however, we have Happy Hour promotions Monday-Friday from 5-7 pm.

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