Bruster&#x27;s Real Ice Cream

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The cookie craze flavor is out of this world! Top 5 ice cream flavor easily. I started buying it by the half gallon! read more

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I wasn't very impressed by Brusters. This is not to say the quality was bad, but simply it just didn't stand out in any way. The ice cream tasted only slightly better than what you could buy at the grocery store for a much cheaper price. I decided to try out their milkshakes and got a classic Oreo shake, small size. The biggest benefit to Brusters is that their portions are quite good. For a small, this is more than enough. And, the prices are too bad either. A small shake is around $6.25. My main issue is that this shake was mostly flavorless. It wasn't sweet, or at least not in the way other shakes are. It was very basic, and just didn't impress me in any way. The Oreo chunks were somewhat clumped together and almost had a waxy consistency that was unpleasant. The vanilla itself was fine. All in all, if I come another time, I'll try one of the more unique flavors they offer, such as peach melba, sea salt caramel toffee, cheesecake, cold brew brownie, or something along those lines. I regret not trying one of them on this last visit instead of the Oreo. read more

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Olivia O.

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Good ice cream joint. All outside just wish they had a place to go in in the winter. Lots of flavors

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Dante M.

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After devouring dinner, we wanted something sweet afterwards and decided to stop at Bruster's on our way home! I had no idea that they released their Christmas ice cream flavors! They have a peppermint stick, peppermint Oreo, eggnog, and gingerbread man. I opted for a small cup with gingerbread man and peppermint Oreo. The gingerbread man was so delicious, as the gingerbread spice was throughout the entire ice cream and it had pieces of gingerbread cookie dough throughout, which was an amazing surprise! The peppermint Oreo was also delicious, as I am a sicker for anything containing peppermint and chocolate! I highly recommend getting both of these flavors, but I am definitely interested in trying the peppermint stick and egg nog flavors next time I'm here! read more

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Scott L.

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The BEST ice cream in the WORLD is CHOCOLATE RASBERRY TRUFFLE and they have it at Bruester's! Do yourself a favor and order it the next time you visit! You won't be disappointed! Went twenty years ago with my now wife, and she got it. It didn't sound like something I'd like and then I tried it...I've never ordered another flavor since! read more

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Anqi H.

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I'm excited to see a Bruster's in the city. We came on a week night, and it had such a good vibe. Kids and families were sitting outside enjoying their ice cream. I had the New York cheesecake and chocolate raspberry truffle cone. It was delicious. I kind of expected cheesecake bites in the scoop, but it was actually a cheesecake flavor with a little bit of crust. The chocolate raspberry was good, but maybe there was a bit too much truffles. I didn't quite enjoy having to chew and bite so much. There was ample parking and seating. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Kristen E.

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I usually prefer to patronize locally owned establishments, but I'll make an exception for this franchise, where they mix their ice cream flavors fresh on location every day. We juuust managed to beat the mid-afternoon rush on a warm summer day. Careful driving through the one-way parking lot if the line gets long! The "small" cones are very generous, and the small 2-scoop cups are sufficient too. We tried the mint chocolate chip (so minty!), black cherry chocolate chunk, vanilla, and caramel apple (so aromatic I could smell it in the cone). The menu is looong, so you could never get bored coming back again. read more

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Chay D.

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3 years ago

I ordered 2 scoops of key lime pie in a cup and a watermelon freeze. Quick, friendly service & delicious desserts! read more

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Lauren A.

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I loved the peanut butter and jelly ice cream that they have but they got rid of it:( Please bring it back!

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Aimee S.

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Just craving for ice cream, first time here. Hangout and chilling here. Enjoying ice cream with friend or family. We got Hot Fudge Brownie and Turtle Sundae. Highly recommended. Driving in park, sat and eating here enjoying the view. Love it! read more

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Kristin F.

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I have been going to Brusters since I was a kid. I love their different flavors and creations. Recently, I tried their oat milk ice cream. I have a new favorite! It is softer than their dairy ice cream, but it still has a creamy, sweet taste. The Chocolate Raspberry Truffle was so good! So much raspberry filling and the perfect amount of chocolate pieces. I love that their truck is at a ton of events around ton with a lot of flavors! read more

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Cayla S.

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Yea, I was rather disappointed. I ordered a turtle sundae and it was really a hot fudge cream sundae. What do I mean? When I first saw this thing, I was like: that's huge! It was really just tons of whipped cream, like an insane amount, like too much. Lots of chocolate syrup to go around and nearly not enough caramel which is part of what makes the "turtle" sundae. Lots of salty pecans though. I was excited to eat Bruster's ice cream again after so many years; that excitement has dissipated. read more

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Madison O.

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They give out free ice cream Sundays for your dog! The ice cream is absolutely delicious and I get to take my furry friend out for a date. It has a nice outdoor seating area. read more

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Greg Y.

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3 years ago

I'm from the DAIRY state and I found a fantastic ice cream place. WOW! Dozens of flavors. Fresh ingredients. Maybe a way to end the day than tequila better than I'm going back tomorrow read more

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Great real ice cream. Many flavors. Great customer service. The chocolate raspberry truffle is my favorite read more

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Yvonne E.

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OMG this place is Ahhhhhsome, as they make an untraditional Banana Split which is out of this world, I've never had one so plentiful, well made and delicious. Rather than having the usual Chopped Nuts, I opted for the Pecans which were unbelievably plentiful. Their Banana Splits are excellent and well worth the price, I'll definitely be returning again soon! read more

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Stephen C.

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Delicious homemade (I think?) ice cream. I really tend to overdo it here, and it's easy to overdo Brusters. Big portions at a reasonable price. I love it! Great flavor options, too. read more

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Becca B.

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We rushed to get here and arrived at exactly ten pm and were not served because they closed at ten. There were literally kids in front of us that they served but then said to us that they were now closed. If it had been after ten pm then I would have understood more but to turn people away who are there right at your closing time isn't putting the customer first and I will probably frequent one of the many other ice cream spots around from now on. read more

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Gina L.

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They barely have my flavors and it's so disappointing not many flavors with walnuts, pecans or almonds!

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Helena N.

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I've been excited about having a Bruster's back in the neighborhood since I saw the sign go up. I have been there a frankly embarrassing number of times since they opened and every time it has been wonderful. The ice cream is made fresh every day and you can really tell. It is creamy and delicious. The staff works hard to get the lines through as quickly as possible during rushes so we have never had to wait too long for our ice cream. They work hard to make sure you are satisfied with your order and are always pleasant and friendly. In addition to their dairy ice cream they also offer a few vegan ice creams, and a few Italian ices for those who are dairy free. We have a number of family members who are allergic to dairy and are grateful to have a single place we can go that makes everyone happy. We will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Bill F.

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Worse Brusters I've ever been to, staff has about half a clue of who's order is who's, let alone how long it takes. If I wanted fancy ice cream I'd go to a more expensive restaurant but no I wanted a chocolate cone read more

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Kitty K.

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I felt grateful to even be waited on after being ignored and having four different people be tended to before me, although I had been waiting patiently before them. The ice cream was average. What I ordered was a peanut butter cup sundae with fudge. I may have had two tablespoons of fudge against a lot of ice cream. I wasn't impressed. Staff is pretty rude any ice cream average. It just isn't worth it to be traded that poorly for mediocrity. read more

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Colter C.

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Pandemic and short staffing has been tough on the restaurant business. It can be frustrating to get subpar service compared to a just few years ago. But that isn't the case in my experience with Bruster's at Squirrel Hill. Employees have been some of the best I've seen and most importantly the quality of the ice cream is as good as before the pandemic. I'm happy! Ice cream is so good read more

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More info about Bruster's Real Ice Cream

4584 Browns Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Squirrel Hill
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(412) 251-5558
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Hours

What time does Bruster's Real Ice Cream open?

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bruster's Real Ice Cream close?

Bruster's Real Ice Cream closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream serve alcohol?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream serves alcohol.

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Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream allow dogs?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have outdoor seating?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has outdoor seating options.

Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Does Bruster's Real Ice Cream have free WiFi?

Yes, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has free WiFi.

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Bruster's features 150 flavors of handcrafted ice cream, Italian ice & sorbet. At least 24 are handcrafted daily to be enjoyed in fresh waffle cones and premium desserts.

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I have been here a couple of times and have never had a bad experience! The whole ordering then…read moresitting is scary when they are busy BUT I will say even when they're super packed there always seems to be a table open at the time you need it! The breakfast sammie is a staple for me and I mean look at it!! Cooked to absolute perfection the homemade English muffin really takes it to the next level! The Shakshouka was bomb the eggs were poached to perfection! The bread was nice and fresh it was soft but still sturdy enough to use to dip! The cereal milk latte is another staple for me I mean how can it not be. The espresso was delicious and the Honey Nut Cheerios was the perfect subtle flavor! Not too sweet which i appreciate. Speaking of sweet the zebra cakes were INSANE. Huge and only $5 which I thought wasn't bad! Always delicious here and vibes are great both inside and out!

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Shane H.

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My number 1 for hard ice cream for sure!! It's much creamier than Millie's or Cold Stone (and much better prices too). I usually get the raspberry chocolate truffle. The only thing I'd suggest is maybe the employees not wear their AirPods while waiting on customers... I don't know, it just doesn't give off the best customer service in my opinion. read more

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Probably my favorite hard-serve ice cream in Pittsburgh. They have a good amount options -- my favorite is probably anything apple in the fall! read more

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4.1

(97 reviews)

Last week a group of us went for ice cream after the 4th/5th grade Band concert at Mellon. The ice…read morecream was delicious (as usual) and the workers were polite, fast and efficient. The boy who helped us was so patient with my younger son who kept adding toppings to his order. lol. I also noticed the shop was newly repainted and added some really nice new electronic signs. We love Betsy's!

Is Betsy's closed? I stopped by today for an ice cream cone, after I ate a jade grill, and there…read morewere no signs the door was closed. It was dark inside so I don't know. Are they just closed on Mondays or has Betsy's closed for good? Please let me know.

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

4.4

(513 reviews)

the ice cream itself was honestly pretty mid. root beer float flavor was not bad but the ice cream…read morewasn't creamy and smooth. it was oddly broken/in chunks and icy if that makes any sense lol BUT THE WAFFLE CONE!!! that was THE BEST waffle cone i've had in my life omg it tasted sooo fresh it was so crunchy and perfectly sweet

Millie's is superior ice cream. The quality and taste is as good as any creamery I've ever had. We…read moregot to try their Spring flavors: caramel cookie dough was my favorite but the vanilla coconut was surprisingly good (I don't like coconut, and this was non-dairy). Service was excellent and we found every reason to come back again, very soon.

Emmerling Ice Cream

4.8

(45 reviews)

I was in the area and Emmerling Ice Cream really stood out. The raspberry dole soft serve was tart…read morein a good way and refreshing. We also got the cookie dough flavor which was true to its name and fresh. We enjoyed mixing the treats together which resulted in a tasty raspberry cream type flavor. Emmerling had burgers on their menu that appeared to be made using local meat. I am definitely looking forward going back to this gem that was discovered today!!

They are open for another year with a newly remodeled building. Always friendly workers at the…read morewindows. Weekly flavors change every week. Pup cups available for dogs!

Antney's

4.8

(187 reviews)

Best ice cream around! Phenomenal constantly changing flavors that are unique and unlike any other…read moreice cream place! Staff is extremely friendly and provide great service!

Great local ice cream spot! Homemade flavors every day that are unique and flavorful! I ordered the…read moreStrawberry Pretzel ice cream and really enjoyed it. The flavor was natural, with actual strawberries mixed throughout the ice cream and small pretzel pieces for a salty crunch. A wonderful mix of sweet and salty! Just wish there would have been a few more pretzels so I had one with each bite.

Kool Cones

4.0

(25 reviews)

Kool Cones is a local, family-owned and -operated ice-cream shop…read more For several years, I have eaten at Kool Cones off and on. During my most recent visit, the menu listed soft serves, frozen yogurts, sundaes, shakes, floats, slushees, milkshakes, and more. I wanted to treat my dog Daisy to an ice cream. I did not see it listed on the menu, so I asked the employee. She spoke nicely with me, and she explained that a pup cup is vanilla ice cream. It would be nice to see additional flavors such as peanut butter. I bought it for $1.40. It had a milk bone on top. My dog ate about half of the ice cream and all of the milk bone. I think that she would have eaten all of it if she were not tired and hot. Some outdoor seating is available here.

The dole whip they've been serving up is amazing. Tried the peach flavor the other day and it was…read morehonestly so good. Also a huge fan of their raspberry ice cream, been ordering that same flavor for years. Overall, great spot. One of my favorites.

Scoops In Carnegie

4.0

(47 reviews)

Great ice cream in a fun spot and a "late" close time all equal a great spot for a treat!…read moreI've been to Scoops a few times now. There is a great variety of flavors and the staff will let you sample so you can make your choice. In addition to cones, they had milkshakes, sundaes, freezes and floats. Something for everyone! They also have a "kids" menu with smaller portions of cones and sundaes. Staff was friendly and helpful (my son was being incredibly indecisive and the clerk was patient and accommodating). There is a lot of quirky and fun decor. Overall, a great place to stop for a sweet treat!

Exceptional service and even better ice cream! I don't usually visit small ice cream shops because…read morethe quality can be hit or miss, but this place exceeded my expectations. I had a scoop of my favorite cookie dough ice cream on a cake cone, and it was perfect--the right balance of creamy texture and just the right amount of cookie dough pieces, unlike some places that skimp on mix-ins. My guests also enjoyed their ice cream, though one wasn't a fan of the dairy-free cookies and cream--not surprising since they had never tried a dairy-free option before and only ordered it because the regular version was sold out. Beyond the ice cream, the cozy ambiance made the experience even better. This is definitely a spot worth returning to!

Sewickley Confectionery

4.2

(33 reviews)

Love this place!!!!!! Great ice cream…read more Friendly staff. Quick service. Love that you can sit outside and eat your ice cream. I also love that they are open year round. One of my favorite stops while walking in Sewickley. I have created a lot of good memories with family while having an ice cream cone.

Sewickley Confectionary sells treats such as ice creams, gelatos, sundaes, milkshakes, and slush…read morepuppies. They even sell Leona's lactose-free products. During my visit, the display cases contained ice cream flavors such as black raspberry, peanut butter, coconut, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate chip, coffee, mint chip, cookie dough, butter pecan, banana cream pie, moose tracks, etcetera. The employee promptly and politely scooped ice cream for my husband and me, and she accurately charged us. I had ordered a cup of caramel praline turtle ice cream, and my husband had ordered a hot fudge sundae. We rate these treats as 4 stars each. The servings were a good size, and we enjoyed the flavors. A small seating area was available with a table and chairs. This furniture was clean, and we appreciated the space to eat our treats inside the business.

Scoops On The Boulevard

4.2

(36 reviews)

This spot always has the most delicious flavors of hand dipped ice cream. They also have freshly…read moremade waffle cones, toppings, sundaes, and shakes. The cashier was very nice and patient. There were a few other customers in there when we were and they tried a bunch of flavors. I love that this location is open year round. There is plenty of street parking.

Nice mom and pop ice cream shop. A lot of flavors to choose from and they are reasonably priced…read more Only down side is there is no seating.

Dave & Andy's

4.3

(351 reviews)