We popped in on a hot day to get some ice cream. This was exactly the type of place I was looking for. We entered through the backdoor, however, and I didn't realize they had another whole case at the front so I missed a bunch of the flavors. I had the Mint Explosion (?) which was tasty and creamy - no ice particles here! No one really greeted us or asked if we had any questions, which was a little frustrating. My husband seemed in a rush so I just ordered but would have preferred to have known if I could do more than 1 flavor in a cup or if they had cones? (Everyone was getting cups which makes me think no?) The menu wasn't super clear, though I suppose for regulars its fine. We sat inside, but the outdoor patio/garden was nice and they had plenty of seating in the SHADE! read more

Ice cream was tasty, so that's the main thing. It was a mid-90s day, so they were very very busy. Service was pretty quick for how many people were in line when we got there. I am the last person to tell someone to smile. SO annoying! But, the 3 people working looked so unhappy to be there. No friendliness whatsoever. Now, I am obviously not aware of placement of individuals on the neurodivergency scale, but if one is in customer service and especially serving ice cream, some level of joyfulness might be expected. Perhaps even, dare I say, a smile when a customer makes a funny mistake. I know I said they were busy, but they didn't seem frantic or overrun in any way. It just felt a bit uncomfortable, like when you walk in on an argument and they stop because you came in. BUT, back to the ice cream. It was good. Would have loved a peanut butter chocolate flavor (not available that day), but was okay with cookie dough and Macha as a surpringly good combo. We also had the cafe latte da, which was amazing! Will likely go back again with hopes of a more comfortable, maybe even joyful, experience. I'll be sure to time it when PB Loves Chocolate is being served! read more

Mom & Pop's - Matcha/Cookie dough and Latte da - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Bright and clean atmosphere with a welcoming feel. Plenty of seating for eating in the shop as well! The amount of selection is wonderful!! Tons of variety for whatever your taste buds want. Have gluten free dairy free options as well. Staff were very helpful and attentive while greeting anyone walking through the door within second's. I would gladly make the hour trip back here any time!! read more

Crazy amount of selection of ice cream. The stall is helpful and you get to try as many ice cream you want. Very friendly staff. They gave a cozy outdoor area to eat ice cream - with areas of shade. I was very happy to see that they had "mini" sizes - where you got two scoops -which was the size I wanted. They also had shakes and other ice cream stuff. Absolutely recommended as a break in the drive to/from Minneapolis-Saint to SF read more

Quaint corner ice cream shop with good service and reasonable prices. Had this @&$) just got serious and black cherry oat.

Very vibrant store with cute decorations. This ice cream shop reminds us of the ice cream shops in the twin cities. It is a nice find on a cloudy weekend. The mini size is still pretty big and you can get up to two flavors for the mini size. Recommend to stop by if you are visiting the area. read more

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Looking for RICH, creamy, delicious ice cream treats fully loaded? You found it! Do you want tender loving scoops from generous staff? YOU GOT IT! Are you looking to kick back in a relaxing & welcoming environment? DONE! Check out the variety and the fantastic flavor selections. I tried the cashew caramel with a flavor called "Exhausted Parent" and really enjoyed it. Outdoor seating is really nice and I fell in love with this place inside & out! Make sure you check out the hidden vintage artifacts discovered during the renovation... (Beautifully displayed near the back) SO charming and such history... I'm looking forward to another trip so I can try the strawberry Rhubarb flavor. YUM! read more

Second time visiting here and I absolutely love it! They have PLENTY of vegan/non dairy options which is AMAZING. Their root beer float brings back memories for me so it's a must when I stop here. The oatmeal chocolate chip cookie ice cream was good but too sweet for my liking. Prices are also reasonable + there's seating in/outside. Was a bit busy when we stopped but that's expected when it's a hot day. The workers were friendly and the inside was clean. read more

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I love the selection ..ice cream and frozen yogurt ! Shawn and Casey are really good people and have created a very nice, clean, nostalgic and calm atmosphere . My favorite flavor is 'Superman' ... Everyone should try this place out. So many flavors! read more

Yummy ice cream with cute outside seating. They had good nondairy options that were actually really good. read more

Mom & Pop's - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

The ice cream here is some of the best I've ever had. Can't wait to come back and try some other flavors.

HAULT! You have found truly the most SCRUMPTIOUS, SMOOTH ice cream places that this fine land of Mankato has to offer. Walked in for ice cream and left with a full heart bursting with joy. Not only do the servers give you that BANG for your BUCK but they also offer some of the most DIVERSE flavor profiles than any place I've ever traveled to. Not only do they offer this soul fulfilling cup of luxury but they give a darn about the environment, offering COMPOSTABLE CUPS! AND SPOONS . Thank you for taking the time out of YOUR day to read this review. May your heart be filled like mine after going here. Bless up. read more

Mom and pops ice cream was supper tasty and creamy . They have really bold sweet flavors that taste amazing in their waffle cone . I got a cream cheese ice cream and with strawberry on the bottom. Def recommend if you are craving sweets read more

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Great service and yummy ice cream in some very unique flavors!! Great little place :)

Best ice cream in the city. Tons of flavors to choose from. The staff were excellent and I will definitely be back.

Being new to the area, I'm always in search for a sweet treat. Walking around the streets of Mankato, I stumbled upon this place and am very glad I did. Located down riverfront dr, this is the perfect place to bring your: family, friends, or a date for the perfect sweet concoction. There flavors are funky and different and delicious. They have a big selection of non-dairy as well as gluten free. They have multiple options as far as scoops in a cup or cone. Furthermore, if you cannot make up your mind, they also just rolled out the option of getting an ice cream flight!! The experience overall was great. Staff is friendly, ice cream is delicious, and this is just a great place to come and have an evening sweet treat. I look forward to many summer nights walking down and satisfying my sweet tooth. read more

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Yummy! This was exactly what we were looking for on our last day in Mankato. A sweet treat with unique flavors and great service! I got a double of This Just Got Real (salted caramel pecan goodness--highly recommend) and Zanzibar chocolate (so rich so good). For $5 it's a huge portion--I recommend sharing! The selection was vast, and they had everything from soy based to sherbet to creamy decadence. I prefer the latter. Cute spaces to sit and enjoy inside and outside (flowers and greenery). They had games to play, free dog treats, and sink for kids to wash hands too! Workers were super friendly and had great recommendations for which flavors they liked best. Love this place--a small town treat! read more

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This is a great locally-owned ice cream shop that offers free samples of all of their flavors, as well as great customer service. Love the atmosphere in this place and it is dog friendly! The Superman flavor is blast from the past, taking back to my childhood! Highly recommend this place for a great old-fashioned scoop ice cream. read more

Best local ice cream shop in Mankato! The staff are always super friendly and there is plenty of parking & sitting area (both outdoor and indoor). I had the cappuccino break flavor and it was delicious! Perfect if you love coffee and have a sweet tooth! There is also a great selection of dairy-free vegan flavors, great for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant. I always try to stop by here any time I get a chance to visit Mankato! read more

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This place is truly amazing. My daughter attends MSU and I will find any excuse to go see her so we can get ice cream here. Highly recommend! read more

Cool little ice cream shop, great outdoor setting for the warmer months. Some great options for ice cream and a few other things, my daughters love it. Only reason it is a 4 for me is because I like to customize and make my own random creations, but they do a great job and give great service! read more

Amazing hard ice cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Wisconsin. Indecisive? No problem, their friendly staff will answer questions and serve up generous tastes before you commit. I love that they have a variety of portion sizes to choose from. This should definitely be on you list of places for a night out. read more

I was so happy to have vegan options that weren't just ice and slushies! Oat based is really top tier for dairy free flavors. The staff member who helped us today, Calvin, knew right away which flavors were vegan and made extra care to take measures to prevent cross contamination. Thank you for making us so comfortable ordering. Will be back again. read more

Mom & Pop's - a bowl of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Easy and to the point.... Simply a locally owned ice cream shop, with a very welcoming environment and awesome selection. Definitely a "must try". read more

I've been getting around to ice cream shops this summer, so I pretty much immediately recognized the selection as being from the Madison WI based Chocolate Shoppe. And that's a very good thing. As a nice twist, every cup comes with a piece of waffle cone on the side. There is a small kids cup with not extra waffle piece, but my three year old didnt care so I didnt have to share mine. Lovely little building with Mankato charm and a patio that's leashed dog friendly. read more

Absolutely decadent ice cream and super helpful, friendly service in a bright and inviting, casual atmosphere. We ordered 4 "small" cones that were each generously packed and individually brimming with flavors of: Turtle, Door County Cherry, Mint Avalanche, and Praline Pecan. All were amazingly delicious! This gem of an ice cream shop is definitely a must-stop location for a sweet treat! read more

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Very Fun cute Ice-cream parlor with lots of flavors, nice workers, and great patio space.

A great small business that I love to support. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Samples are offered if you have trouble choosing.

Having lived in Mankato MN Mom and Pops was the best neighborly experience ever! Community, family and Ice Cream what more could you want? Ice Cream is creamy rich and tasteful. Never a waste of time, money or disappointment. read more

Delicious ice cream with hard-to-find flavors. The prices are very reasonable compared to major chains like Cold Stone Creamery or Baskin Robbins. Be aware if you ask for one scoop you will get a "mini"cone. Due to COVID-19 there is no inside seating, but there are nice shaded picnic tables out back. read more

Best ice cream parlor in town! The kids that work there are great. They're local. They give to the Humane Society. This place rocks.

Delicious ice cream. Lots of flavor options including many different vegan ice creams. Friendly staff and great service!

Delicious! They accidentally overcharged but they caught their mistake immediately and made it right. Large selection and even some for dietary restrictions. read more

Visiting from KS. Said it closed in 45 min so we thought we'd give it a try. Door locked. Customers and workers all still inside. Very disappointed!!! read more

I love the variety Mom & Pop's offers! And it changes often. The staff is great! I have a lot of allergies and they are always very helpful with info so I can make choices I don't have to worry about. Super yummy ice cream and a great family place! read more

Clean and inviting little ice cream shop with convenient parking. They have a nice selection of basic and more exotic flavors of ice cream available. read more

A visit to Mom and Pop's is a must for any ice cream lover in Mankato! They offer a wide variety of unique (and tasty) flavors and have outstanding customer service. read more

Very good ice creams fair price one scoop is pretty good very friendly staff members or maybe owners will be coming back read more

Mom & Pop's - Counter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

I love this place! Third carrot mango ice cream is amazing! It reminds of the push-up ice cream when I was younger! I truly appreciate it that they called me to let me know when they had it back in stock! read more

Great ice cream, reasonably priced, and not loaded with sugar like many other places. Will return for sure!