Happy Cones

This is my favorite ice cream shop in Denver no question about it! They constantly rotate flavors…read morewhich is so much fun (but also devastating when my favorites disappear)! Their flavors are so creative and they always have a sorbet option and some vegan ice cream options as we The shop is small but the staff keep the line moving extremely quickly even on busy days. There are a few seats inside but I prefer to take mine outside to the standing tables or even a walk around the neighborhood.

A hot afternoon in Denver and decided ice cream would make the day even better. While we were…read morewalking around the Highland area, Sweet Cow was located in a strip mall. The shop is small, very busy and highly efficient with regard to service. A good selection of different combinations were available along with plenty of samples. The raspberry chocolate chip ice cream in a pretzel cone was an easy choice. The raspberry flavor was bold and the chips were plentiful. It was a delightful combination. The pretzel cone was good but very hard and I felt it detracted from the scoop. If you are interested in good ice with unique flavors, give Sweet Cow a chance.

0.9 mi•Highland, Northwest

Big gigantic- cookie dough brownie and Oreo!!

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Ice cream cake

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop

4.6(452 reviews)

What an amazing event. Well worth the money. We had an amazing time. I would go and take others…read moreagain. Also I messed up the date of my ticket and they were kind enough to squeeze us in on a full house. Giving my son and nephew a truly great experience. Make sure you book ahead it's well worth it.

This is a fun and unique experience, but don't come expecting a BUNCH of food... The proprietor…read moredoes a great job of presenting. 'Food science' of desserts, using freeze dried and dry ice methods... There's demonstrations and tastings, and while enjoyed it as an adult, I think it's even more engaging for young people (4-12, probably target). There cool art on the wall, and a presentation with the 'tour', feels kinda like a mad scientists kitchen. Worth a trip and value for the ticket price, really unique business idea.

2.6 mi•Northwest, Highland

Ice cream sundae samples

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Cotton candy in the black light room

Little Man

4.5(3k reviews)

Little Man is a must-do anytime we're visiting our kids in Denver. This time we lucked into 79…read moredegrees with a light breeze at 7:30 pm on October 6, a perfect end to the day. It was decorated for fall, with pumpkins, cornstalks, and photo opps galore, along with the usual flower buckets. There's also a play area for kids. The pumpkin (chocolate) chip ice cream was wonderful, even better than the 16th Street chocolate with fudge chunks, and it takes a lot for me to prefer anything to chocolate! Be prepared to wait in line for a while anytime you visit Little Man, unless perhaps the dead of the winter, a season when I haven't visited. But it's worth it!

Such a cute little ice cream spot! They have so many unique flavors to choose from, and they let…read moreyou sample some before deciding, which was really nice. I got the Salted Ube Cream Cheese and it was delicious... rich, bold, and full of flavor. The color was so pretty too! The regular size comes with a generous scoop, which was perfect for sharing with my husband. There's also some seating around if you want to enjoy it there. We really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend!

1.8 mi•Berkeley, Northwest

Salted ube cream cheese, peach cobbler

Wonderful atmosphere.

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Tuesday evening

High Point Creamery

4.1(136 reviews)

Excellent ice cream! I only have one complaint: they got me totally hooked on the cherry miso…read more Amazing ice cream flavor, probably my favorite of all time. Now it appears to be off of the menu. I find myself questioning how I can go on in life having tasted this and knowing I may never again know such frozen perfection. High Point Creamery if you are reading this: bring back cherry miso and save me from a life of ice cream ennui

So delicious ! This is such a sweet spot in Tennyson Street to pop in to cool down on a hot day!…read moreRyan and I came here over the weekend and got strawberry and cake batter ice cream! The perfect refreshing and creamy treat. Excellent fast and friendly service in a clean and cute little ice cream shop. Definitely will continue to keep popping in here on our visits we have to Tennyson along with our other faves on the street!

0.9 mi•West Colfax, Northwest

Seating

Outside

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Coffee bean ice cream

Little Man Ice Cream Factory

4.2(159 reviews)

It's Fri-Yay, and it's time to treat ourselves! After an arduous work week, a large, heaping scoop…read moreof Salted Oreo is well deserved. A scoop of Banana Pudding also made an appearance, and both were devoured in less than 3 minutes. Worth every bite. High fives all around! Service is always solid and it's a unique shop for little ones to explore given its nostalgic feel. Parking is a bit tough. Just find a spot along the residential streets nearby.

We were in town for a Denver Broncos game and needed a sweet treat after getting back to our…read moreAirbnb. Luckily, Little Man Ice Cream was nearby--and it ended up being the best food decision we made all day. The moment we stepped inside the factory in Denver, we were greeted with such a warm welcome. The man at the counter took the time to walk us through the menu and even let me sample a few flavors so I could find the perfect one. I unfortunately didn't get any photos of our ice cream, but honestly, that might have been for the best. We sat there quietly enjoying it, smiling ear to ear with every bite. The shop was still decorated for Christmas (we visited during the first week of January), which made the whole place feel magical. The lights, the festive atmosphere, and even the slide inside made it such a fun and memorable experience. This spot is an absolute must-visit, and I can't wait to make it part of our tradition every time we visit Denver.

1.9 mi•Highland, Northwest

Afternoon sweet

Salted Oreo with Ube scoop

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Milky Way Ice Cream

3.9(9 reviews)

My son and I tried Milky Way the other day because we were craving good ice cream but didn't want…read moreto deal with the potential of a huge Little Man line on a sunshiny afternoon. Although I've driven by many times and have gotten my nails done next door I had no idea that Milky Way shared its space with several other venues, including a bar, which could make a fun adults and kids outing in the future! As always, Little Mans ice cream was delicious- we shared a strawberry shake. In addition to ice cream, they sell breakfast burritos and a few pastries and cookies that looked so yummy my son was tempted to try for cookies and a shake (we went with just a shake, maybe we'll try the cookies next time).

Very spacious spot, you can have a party here! Staff is so attentive! Large menu of offerings, I…read morethought the ice creams tasted ok, not too sweet. Normally I'd appreciate that but that night I really wanted something sweet, lol. And the ice cream cookies are only available to pick from the freezer, which means not fresh cookie but frozen ones. I'd still drop in if I'm in the area though. Nice spot!

1.8 mi•West Colfax, Southwest

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Repicci's Real Italian Ice & Gelato

5.0(5 reviews)

Fantastic chocolate gelato with chocolate chips and root beer float gelato on top of vanilla bean…read more:) This truck has so many flavors to choose from as well as items that are dairy-free. What a delightful treat on a hot day, I'll be sure to stop by again!

FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE! So responsive!!! Everyone loved the ice cream and Tina. Highly…read morerecommend them for any event!! Can't say enough how great they wrecked to work with!!

Toppings you get to decide for every cup!

An amazing experience for your office or clients!

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Scrumptious

4.3(263 reviews)

3.7 mi

Scrumptious--I'm talking so much sugar, it should require a license! This place was absolutely…read moredelicious. The Dark Chocolate Whiskey was simply amazing! The cone was missing a few nuts, and with those, it would've been heaven. Service was quick and efficient, making it perfect for a quick stop when you're looking to get in and out. Definitely worth a visit for a sweet treat!

We had dinner at Tap and Dough and my son wanted something sweet; so we ventured in this candy…read morestore/ice cream shop. The line was 10 people deep. I looked around the store and found my favorite Mexican candy. My son got a small mint chocolate chip that was actually very big! We shared it between the 3 of us and barely finished it. It was delicious but we were so full from dinner. This place was fun and had lots of little things to see and buy.

4.3 mi•Alamo Placita, Southwest

Orange Creamsicle & Blue Moon Ice Cream

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Yogurtland

4.3(235 reviews)

Kid friendly

Vegan friendly

I love this place! The outdoor patio is nice at sunset and the flavors are great! Will return.read more

The name describes the "ice cream." Lots of choices of soft frozen treats made from, need I…read morewrite it, YOGURT. A nice change from milk or cream based products You'r price is based on how much your cup of soft serve weighs after you put on your chosen toppings, which there are plenty to choose from. There is not a lot of seating and there is some seating outside. It is self service with one cashier. Similar to most ice cream type stores, the so called ambiance is best described as functional.

A festive swirl of cool peppermint and rich mocha creates a refreshing, creamy frozen yogurt that's pure holiday magic.

Peppermint Mocha Frozen Yogurt topped with Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies, Mini M&M’s, and Cookies & Cream Crumbles

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Take your taste buds back to the future with this nostalgic flavor of crisp apple pie with warm cinnamon and a hint of buttery caramel.

Em’s Ice Cream

4.5(42 reviews)

2.9 mi•North Kipling

Love their honey lavender and cookies and cream! A unique more chocolatey cookies and cream with so…read moremany cookie pieces. My favorite! Always friendly folks there and a cute, clean store

Em's had a good variety of flavors, but did not have all the flavored cones advertised at the time…read moreof my visit. Walking in, the employees greeted us and were ready to help. There are a handful of tables to sit at, but the coin operated horse ride upfront is a cute touch.

Entrance off 26th Ave in Gold's Marketplace

Chocolate shake with sprinkles & cherries. They provide a fat paper straw

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Jeffrey D.

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187

2 years ago

5 Stars - A Sweet Treat You Won't Forget! Happy Cones is a must-visit if you're in the area! Located inside Edgewater Public Market, there's plenty of space to hang out and enjoy your treat. If you stop by, you have to try the ice cream with honeycomb--it's a game-changer! Seriously, if you've never had it before, it'll totally elevate your ice cream experience. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the location itself is adorable. It's filled with pictures and stories of the owner's travels around the world, adding a personal and unique touch. A perfect spot for anyone craving something sweet and a little extra special! read more

Cristina P.

11 months ago

Happy Cones has such delicious ice cream -- super creamy and full of flavor! The ambiance is fun and welcoming, and the ladies working there were incredibly nice and attentive. The only downside was the croissant; it didn't taste freshly made. Overall, a great spot for ice cream and good vibes, just hoping the pastries improve a bit. read more

Benjamin S.

7 years ago

The New Zealand style ice cream is wonderful, and the vegan scoops are amazing, but the heath bar, the sweet sweet heath bar- cut and sprinkled with a little hokey pokey... why can't I stop thinking about you?! read more

Keanan S.

9 years ago

Fantastic ice cream and even nicer folks making it!

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