Amazing hidden gem right on Lake Superior behind the Fitger's building off the waterfront boardwalk. Convenient desert spot after dinner at Fitgers or as a stop on the boardwalk. Beautiful setting with ambient lighting and a fire pit outside at night. Cozy outdoor seating. High quality unique ice cream flavors. A bit pricey but worth it for for ingredients. Customer service wasn't great. The young girly seemed annoyed to be there and service was slow but we didn't let that ruin our experience. We'll be back next summer to try more flavors. read more

Crank and Dasher - Blueberry goatcheese ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Such a cute shop featuring unique and seasonal flavor combinations (cardamom, anise, goat cheese, etc). Reasonable priced for a prime lake view location. Excellent service. Coloring pages and yard games to keep kids entertained while enjoying the view and sweets. Pro tip- pay cash to avoid the 4% processing fee. read more

Crank and Dasher - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Hands down the best ice cream i've had, which is saying a lot because I eat a lot. The workers are always so sweet and the location is perfect overlooking the lake and walkway! Recommend the Salted Peanut butter Brownie read more

Crank and Dasher - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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The most amazing Mango/lime sorbet I have ever eaten! You could actually see little bits of lime zest inside the sorbet. It was the perfect amount not too overpowering, just enough to give it that bright flavor it needs to complement the main mango flavor. Located right above the river walk is this lovely charming ice cream place exists called Crank in Dasher. It's located by the oldest brewery in Minnesota. There is a lovely outdoor courtyard where you and sit and enjoy gorgeous weather with friends and family while eating ice cream. They do have a variety of flavors. I was with a group of 7. All of us enjoyed our choice of flavor. My friend's son ordered his ice cream with a waffle cone which is made fresh upon ordering and let me tell you it smelled amazing! The served us with a smile and we didn't wait too long for our delicious desserts. Thank you so much for a lovely evening treat, I will definitely be daydreaming about coming back here. read more

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These young women serving the homemade ice cream are lovely! All smiles all the time from them, even when they're being asked many questions or with a long line. The ice cream was smooth and creamy, although it began melting almost immediately. I tried the following: ~ Lavender which much to my surprise, I found very enjoyable and refreshing. ~ Chocolate which was VERY chocolate-y. ~ Salted caramel was the most perfect balance of salty/sweet. ~ Cookies and cream which was sadly watery. ~ Mango and Lime sorbet was to die for! The views from this balcony are breathtaking. They have quite a bit of seating, yard games, and a bonfire pit going for customer interaction. The atmosphere increased the rating from 3 to 4 Stars for me. I appreciate the pink pop of color, too! * they allow sampling * sprinkles are service yourself * parking ramp nearby with voucher for free parking * attached to surrounding stores for shopping * staircase to boardwalk with beautiful views read more

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Do you like fresh ice cream? Do you love beautiful lake views!? Well then look no further than the ice cream cone trail to Crank and Dasher! I was in search of a delicious and refreshing treat with my boys one afternoon up in Duluth. There is paid parking along the street but I opted to park in a neighborhood and walk a couple blocks for free. As I was walking, I ran into The Portland Malt Shoppe. I also tried this place and have a review posted (spoiler: it wasn't a good review...) Starting on the sidewalk you follow a trail of ice cream cones! Adorable! Tucked away behind the boat club is a small pink stand that is selling big and delicious flavors! The service was extremely friendly and fast! I wanted to try a few flavors so we got honey lavender, mango lime sorbet, and vanilla. Each flavor was absolutely delicious and the textures were perfect! My favorite was the Mango lime sorbet! Very refreshing! The views here are soooo pretty! Be careful where you sit, many of the tables and chairs are reserved for the boat club members only. There were some benches and you can walk down the stairs to the boardwalk area to find more benches as well! I will absolutely be returning to this hidden gem the next time I am in Duluth! Definitely worth the stop! read more

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Cute little ice cream shop tucked in behind the Fitgers building, overlooking the lake. They are right near the pedestrian bridge with easy access to the lakewalk and additional seating, with a firepit nearby as well. Great place to sit in the evening and relax or watch the view and activity on the lake (a big ship was coming in while I was there). They have a variety of flavors for whatever suits your mood - the strawberry was great! read more

Crank and Dasher - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

The ladies were lovely, but got quite a few orders messed up as I stood and waited for my ice cream. It's early in the season, maybe everyone is new? But the ice cream I got was not good. Maybe it was my choices Bourbon Butter Pecan and Mint Chocolate Brownie. The ice cream texture was dry and sandy feeling in my mouth. Maybe it was the chilly day? I was really excited to try this place but the ice cream was worse that Kemp's from a grocery store. My Mint Chocolate brownie had lots of brownie bites but the ice cream was just bad. Maybe I got the bottom of the bin? So sorry to not love this place. I would say stay with the lines at the Portland Ice Cream shop upstairs and not bother with these gals. read more

Unique icecream flavors available! You are able to taste any flavors you would like! The shop is situated on the beautiful walk way on Lake Superior. I would recommend the praline vanilla! read more

Crank and Dasher - Pralines and cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Super helpful and nice employees! They were so enthusiastic and the ice cream was delicious.

Cute little place on Lake Superior on the Duluth Lakewalk. They are in the Fitgers Complex. They have a cute courtyard with a firepit and hair to sit and enjoy the view of the the lake. read more

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Great little place while you walk the lakewalk, for sure stop here vs the malt shop 100% of the time, slightly edged out by love creamery

The best ice cream! We avoided the line at the Portland Malt Shop and got better ice cream.

Amazing ice cream, awesome waterfront views and great staff!!! This ice cream is made fresh and is the best ice cream in town. Dog Friendly Too! read more

Best ice cream in Duluth!! Gorgeous location on the lake and locally sourced ingredients make for an amazing experience. read more

Crank and Dasher - View from the shop - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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We were headed to another ice cream spot but didn't care for the atmosphere or vibe and stumbled upon this hidden gem. Can't beat the view. Amazing staff. Amazing flavors you won't find anywhere else. Plus places to sit and enjoy the amazing view. read more