My review has nothing to do with the staff. They are friendly, nice, and they move very quick based with the customers they have. They really seem to be a great team. My grievance: I have gotten sick each time I have had ice cream here. The day after having a soft serve swirl cone with chocolate sprinkles. (Specific, I know!) I get sick. There are no issues eating the ice cream the night before, but the next day I am completely nauseous, I dry heave, and I've even vomited. It's happened *twice* now since I've gone there. Each time, the next day, I'm sick. This is not an allergy, I can have DQ or Oberweis with no problems. read more

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Fast friendly service! Every time we go there the ice cream is delicious and service is great!

Was here not long ago, keep forgetting to review. Excellent Mom & Pop place. I like that they will do a chocolate soda for me. Many places will not. Or dont know. Their ice cream is reminiscent of the past. Like when I was a kid. Nostaglia. Service is good here and prices reasonable. Many can go nearby to the big store but this is what America is all about . And the older gentleman here that owns and runs the place is a beauty. I talked a few stories with him over the years. Nothing beats a twist cone dipped in my choice of dip. I also enjoy their malts. Dive back into the past and enjoy some decent ice cream here.... read more

We love it. Wish it was open later in the season. Beats Dairy Queen any day of the week!

Workers are always kind and they have an amazing selection for a small shop. Look forward to visiting each summer.

I've been going to Frosty Tips since I was a little girl, and the quality of the sweet treats have remained phenomenal! I always recommend this cute lil ice cream shop to everyone in the area. It is always a 5 star experience for me!!! read more

I've been here 2 times so I figure it was time to write a review. Make sure to bring cash as they don't take credit or debit. I went with my brother Wednesday night around 7. We were the only ones there when we arrived but by the time we finished ordering there was a line and only 1 girl working. She seemed VERY bored. I ordered a hot fudge sundae, which is basically hot fudge and ice cream. Nuts were extra and so was whipped cream which I didn't realize until after so I asked for it and she didn't charge me. My brother got a blitz, which is sort of like a blizzard but different and he had about 3 bites and tossed it. He did not like it. Keep in mind this is JUST a walk up window so there is nowhere to sit. We went back to the car and ate there. I live super close to here so I know I will be back, but my first choice would be Sonny's on Essington. read more

Not impressed with this place. It was the first time my husband and I went there. Paid $10.50 for 2 Blitz's. My husband's was good, but mine was subpar. I ordered a Butterfinger Blitz and the young man who was working (he was very nice) could not get the butterfinger in the cup. He stuck his fingers in the butterfinger to scoop it out (my husband said he watched him wash his hands, but still). The butterfinger was ooey and gooey, stuck together in one clump and was very chewy-not the flakey fall apart butterfinger I expected. It's very close to our home and the price wasn't bad, but wasn't worth what I got. I won't never go back, but it definitely won't be my first choice with all the other options out there. read more

4.5 Bumped into this place as I was trying to kill time with my son before his dentist appointment. This place looks local and I think I read a sign somewhere that it has been around for 41 years... something like that! I love places like this because it reminds me of my childhood days. This place is also inexpensive. Soft serve chocolate all the way!! read more

I'm on the fence about this place. I want to love it because it's so close but the ice cream just wasn't all that. The plain soft serve was good but the version of the blizzard fell really short. If you want a blizzard go across the street to DQ. Also, the girls who worked there were so rude. They were very short with us as well as several other customers. The thing I found really offensive was a young man came up to ask for an application and one of the girls told him, "um, we don't hire boys here." What the heck? This is 2016 darling and I'm pretty sure that young man can make an ice cream cone. I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

There's something about this joint that has had me coming back at least once a month since I first moved here in 2000. Coming from Wisconsin, I enjoy a richer, creamier texture to my frozen treats. Frosty Tips did not disappoint. I remember saving up change from between the couch cushions and birthday money just so I could buy myself a twist cone. Of course living around the block added to the history this place and I have. I highly recommend getting treats from here rather than from across the street at Dairy Queen. But just be aware that they take cash only! read more

Well worth a stop.. I have nothing negative to say. Best milkshake I've had in years. Wife and I plan on making this a regular stop this summer read more

I gave this place 4 stars because it is a old-school, order through a window dipped cones, ice cream goodness. You can hang out in the parking lot or on one of the benches to enjoy your treats. But we like to open our trunk and tailgate. I take my kids there and they love it. They would rather go here then any other place. This place is cheap and has been there forever. I will always go for the local non-chain option when I can read more

Great place for ice cream and couldn't be more friendly and helpful which is hard to find now a days read more

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I love good ol' family owned places. Overall, our ice cream was average, but I will choose family owned over a chain any day. We got a caramel sundae (very good, but then again those are hard to screw up) and a chocolate shake (not quite enough chocolate in it). They now accept credit cards which is great! There was a line of about 15 people at 8:30 pm on a Tuesday, which was great to see! read more

Nice outdoor ice cream parlor that's a throwback to the ones that existed decades ago. Its ran by an older guy and the front sign is probably the original sign. Got a great medium (about 12 oz.) turtle sundae for $3.50. They also got Italian Ice for $2.60. Even though a Dairy Queen has set up shop across the street some 10 years ago, Frosty Tips is still standing so they must be doing something right. Support the little guy and patronize Frosty Tips. read more

Before there was Dairy Queen & other chains, there was Frosty Tips. My family made countless trips here over the summers growing up. After each little league game, there was a good chance we'd end up here, along with half of the rest of the team. read more

This place has been around for ages. The owner is very nice and the ice cream is fantastic. On a hot summer day, this is the place to sit around and enjoy life. This place has everything from twist cones to their own version of the Blizzards. Support the local business and try Frosty Tips. You will not be disappointed. read more

Best place town served by an ice cream expert. Owner has been doing ice cream so long he knows what you want before you do. Talk to him about what you like and he'll whip up something special. Makes Dairy Queen look amateur. read more

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This is my favorite ice cream place. The taste is so much better than places like dairy queen and all those other chains. The owner is very friendly and their malts are amazing! read more

I understand that this store has been around for a while, but honestly...I'm not a fan. I ordered their version of a Blizzard, I was pretty disappointed. It was just vanilla ice-cream with Oreo cookie bits tossed around, they weren't blended in or, even broken down. I'd rather go to Dairy Queen... read more

Throwback in time, I love it! Walk up window great soft serve, friendly service and a local business. Do yourself a favor, Dairy Queen has enough money. Support these nice folks! read more

I love this little place! This is nothing around to even compare to it! I love the vanilla cone with sprinkles, my kids love to experiment and they have plenty to choose from! If you're browsing reviews, quit wasting your time and just go here... read more

I was hoping this would be more of a custard place so I was slightly disappointed. The older gentleman that was working was super nice! The line wasn't too long. And the frozen yogurt was okay. Definitely will continue to explore the area before we come back here! read more

cute walk up ice cream shop. Similar to DQ. Blizzard type treats and soft serve. The kids seem to really enjoy it and the prices are fair.

Fred, the owner is one of the most Kind people I know! He has been working with Frosty Tips for 40 years, can you believe it? Best Ice cream in the area! read more

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I love that this is a local mom and pop type place! There aren't many of these around. It's nothing fancy, just good ice-cream, pretty decent variety of stuff, friendly staff and not at all expensive. Will definitely keep coming back and supporting them. read more

This awesome shop has been a family favorite since moving to the area two years ago. The soft serve is creamy and rich, not reminiscent of air whipped soft serve from fast food joints. It's also family friendly and you don't feel pressured to buy something you're not interested in. It's easily accessible and parking is abundant, unless you decide to walk or ride bikes if you live nearby...... read more

Life is uncertain....Eat dessert first! That's my motto and I'm sticking to it. And Frosty Tips is where I would go for that quick dessert fix. Try their Boston Malt or a root beer shake. Never disappointed going here. read more

My and my fiancee used to go here years ago. We moved back into the area recently and it's just as delicious as I remember it! Favorite ice cream place, fir sure. read more

Since I was about 10 years old, my dad would take me here on our way back from fishing in Wilmington or Heidecke lake. I'm now 37 years old, and I still come here every chance I get. My favorite is the Boston Malt - chocolate or strawberry. I prefer this over Dairy Queen because the texture and flavor of the ice cream is just different. I can't explain it. But, I prefer Frosty Tips - and that's that. read more

This ice cream spot has been around for decades! -and for good reason!!! My parents used to throw all their kids in the car, after baths and in pajamas on hot summer nights (before the days of air conditioning being common place), letting us choose our favorite ice cream pleasure to cool us down and soothe our "sweet tooth"! This is still the best, freshest, creamiest soft serve around! Whether it's simply a small hard shell dipped cone or an ooey gooey hot fudge sundae with whipped cream and nuts, you can't go wrong here. The hot fudge brownie treat was always one of my favorites but my very first love (probably due to wanting it all) was the parfait. This towering tri-flavored delight involves chocolate, pineapple and strawberry toppings! So, if you can't decide- that's a great place to start. read more

Frosty Tips is a great place to go for the at home experience. The owner is great and can help you find exactly what you are in the mood for. Plus, they are the only place I know of in Shorewood that still uses the old style method of making the slushy!! They taste great and are a good price. read more