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Crank and Dasher

4.5 (19 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Sophie S.

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

Elizabeth H.

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.

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Christofili C.

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

Just look at that view! I swear it makes the ice cream taste even better!!
Nicole N.

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!

Paul V.

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!

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Laura S.

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!

Jim L.

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.

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

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5 years ago

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

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

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I would come here again. Apparently they just opened a few days ago (and opened a new location)…read moreand haven't acquired (or gotten running) all of their necessary equipment. Their soft serve machine and hot fudge machines were not working. Price was reasonable: under $10 for 3 "small" (1 large scoop) cones including a topping for each. The ice cream was specialty and had AMAZING premium home-made ingredients- I had the "yippee skippy" flavor ice cream: peanut butter ice cream with carmel ripples, brownie bits and some (chocolate?) covered pretzels. SO GOOD. I would go back for that alone. The only thing about my ice cream was that I tasted a few icy crystals throughout my ice cream- which to me means it may have melted and refrozen (or crystallized somehow) so it wasn't perfect. I should have taken a pic if their sign. It said basically "Nutrition Information: Don't even ask! We put tons of WI cream, gobs of tasty homemade ingredients so that our ice cream is SUPER YUMMY! Our ice-cream is NOT low-fat, NOT low-anything so if you want nutritious go eat some carrots!" Amazing looking premium unique flavors, one labeled "This $&!@ is out of control" or something like that! They also have super caffeinated ice cream flavors. It is a roadside ice cream shop (like the traditional Dairy Queen/small town walk up to the window) outdoor ice-cream place, plenty of parking and a few outside tables and chairs. They aren't fully up and running, but I would definitely go back!

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE! The menu is diverse, flavorful, and has something for everyone, while…read morethe staff is incredibly welcoming. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS Sweet and spicy soy glaze with sautéed red peppers and scallions. These were a little too heavy on the sauce for my liking, but otherwise very good. If you're not a fan of sweeter flavors, this one may not be for you. BUFFALO MAC & CHEESE Cavatappi pasta tossed in a creamy mac sauce, topped with crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and onion straws. We added bacon and chicken, and this was a top pick for us! The buffalo sauce had the perfect balance--not overly spicy, but enough flavor to complement the creamy mac and cheese. CPB CO. FISH AND CHIPS Craft beer-battered haddock served with Northcoaster fries and house-made tartar sauce. Another top pick for us! The fish was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly fried. Honestly, one of the best fried fish dishes I've had in Minnesota. Unfortunately, I can't report on the beer as I'm not a big drinker...Sorry! Overall, a fantastic experience with great food, welcoming service, and plenty of variety. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Duluth!

We had a great experience at Canal Park Brewing Company! Our server was friendly and attentive, and…read morethe food was delicious. The beer selection was a little smaller than we expected, but there was still a nice variety of styles, so everyone in our group found something they enjoyed. They also have a full bar with specialty cocktails. The food menu was surprisingly large with lots of unique and fun options to try. The only small downside was that the Brussels sprouts were still a little undercooked for our taste, but everything else was excellent and more than made up for it. Excellent brisket, fish n chips, and build your own burger! The garlic aioli and IPA mustard sauces were definitely memorable. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, craft beer, and a fun atmosphere located right on the pier. We'd definitely come back!

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