Wanted ice cream and Yelp led me here. Made a meal of this cone! Girl behind counter was super friendly!! Went in with the intention of trying the three top flavors. She suggested a couple of others. I ended up choosing a single scoop of Pavarotti in a cake cone. Perfect. Would get it again. Highly recommend! read more

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I frequent Sebastian Joe's for lattes. I love the ambiance, and the staff are always great. I love how friendly the morning staff are. There's just one problem: the lattes are inconsistent in the evenings. The majority of times I order a latte, I can hear the loud sound of the steam wand, which tells me the milk isn't being steamed properly. The loud sound tells me the wand is too far in the milk. Many times, the latte also turns out lukewarm. I really love Sebastian Joe's, but I can hear the indication that the baristas don't have proper coffee training. I have several years of barista experience under my belt; is there anyone there who can take some time to give better training? Fingers crossed this gets fixed. read more

Delicious, consistent ice cream in the Twin Cities. Has multiple locations, so you are always not too far away from one. The flavors are all good, I especially enjoyed my Oreo sundae one that I got recently. I can't say it's my absolute favorite ice cream in Minneapolis (there are so many to pick from!) but it's always a solid choice. Pricing is a little high, but close to standard pricing for this area. Staff is always friendly and I enjoy the seating at this location. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

They serve Sebastian Joe's at the Minnesota Zoo! And if you are lucky enough to make it all the way to the barn area, make sure to get yourself some. The service is always quick and friendly. Outdoor seating is great on a nice day too! Perfect vibes for a long day at the zoo read more

Sebastian Joe's - Party animal - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Inside was clean and neat. The person helping us didn't really say hi or welcome us in, but we were able to sample an ice cream flavor and ended up going with Oreo and Pavarotti. The Oreo was the winner! So good. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sebastian Joe's was an impromptu stop on our trip when the mood for ice cream hit. And if you are reading this, forget impromptu and make this part of your plans! We had a few different flavors and each one was beautifully crafted to satisfy our tastes buds. Peanut butter, toasted coconut, almond and blueberry. It's a cute shop with friendly staff and other offerings as well, which includes coffee and other baked goods. So do your taste buds a favor and visit Sebastian Joe's. Enjoy!! read more

Super duper high quality ice cream with a good vibe. I especially liked the raspberey chip flavor

YUM!! This is a go-to with friends for ice cream in the twin cities. I've always been happy with service and ice cream at any Sebastian Joe's location, but something about this one really hits home. They have rotating flavors, and always have more than a few dairy free options. I'd love to see the dairy free options expand, but even if they don't I will keep comin back!! Sprinkle cones are a must here. They're crunchy and the sprinkles still have a little crunch to them too! I've never had an ice cream here that I disliked. They're all flavorful and many of them have 'stuff' in them: Carmel, nuts, fruit, etc. if you're in uptown, make a stop here! There's cute seating around the corner, as well as a nice indoor seating area as well. A summer staple! read more

Sebastian Joe's - Dairy free almond ice cream with chocolate sprinkle cones - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enjoyed some ice cream at Sebastian Joes on Saturday for the first time. While I forget the name of the ice cream flavor, it was delicious with banana, caramel, and chocolate chips. Great service and a nice variety of different flavors. Excited to go back throughout the summer! read more

Both times I've visited Minneapolis, I've been to Sebastian Joe's. It doesn't matter how cold it is outside, ice cream is life. Hubby and I have had the Nicollet Avenue Pothole and the Oreo. Both flavors were phenomenal! The Nicollet Avenue Pothole was rich and chocolatey with so many yummy mix ins. The Heath bar chunks, the fudge truffles and swirl - WOW. It's an unbelievable flavor! The Oreo isn't far behind. There are tons of Oreo cookies and cream throughout. One of the best Oreo ice creams I've had. I can't wait until next time! read more

Sebastian Joe's - Nicollet Avenue Pothole - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped by for some ice cream! Service was great. The team was knowledgeable about all of the flavors and very friendly. I enjoyed the ice cream! I got the banana cream pie ice cream. There was plenty of seating options. read more

I stopped in here one day. They make the ice cream in batches. I had a scoop in the chocolate brownie flavor and damn it all to hell, it tasted just like a chocolate brownie! Service was awesome. The store is what you would expect. read more

Sebastian Joe's is, in my opinion, the best hard ice cream in Minneapolis. I have been to a lot of the famous ones, but this one takes the cake for me. I have been here a number of times over the years and this place is always packed and the ice cream is always delicious. They are open through the winter which is different than most places where I grew up, but is awesome because there's never a bad time for ice cream. I have had a number of their flavors including Oreo, Danish Nut Roll, and Pavarotti and while they have all been delicious - Pavarotti is by far my favorite. I love the flavor of banana ice cream and all of the other add-ins make it even better. The space is pretty large inside, but expect a typical ice cream store environment inside with high sound volumes and many families having a great ice cream outing. In the summer, they do have some patio seating in an alley way sort of thing, but it's pretty limited so I wouldn't bank on it. The parking situation is street only, but there's plenty of small streets around which generally have plenty of parking, but may require a little walk. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Danish Nut Roll Single Scoop in a Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

There is no better ice cream in the Twin Cities (if there is please let me know). They make incredible flavors using real ingredients, have rotating baked goods, and great coffee. All around one of my favorite treat shops, if only I lived closer! read more

While on vacation in Minneapolis, we first tried Sebastian Joe's ice cream at Sea Salt in Minnehaha Park. Oh my goodness, it was some of the best and creamiest ice-cream we'd had in a long time. Therefore, we decided to seek out one of their ice cream shops, to try some more. The shop on Franklin Ave offers a large ice cream bar when you walk in, along with a seating area and restrooms. The staff were friendly and offered us samples before we committed to buying a flavor. Besides ice-cream cones/cups, they also sell ice cream cakes. We tried the amaretto chocolate and the salted caramel. Delicious! There seemed to be a shortage of ice-cream shops in Minneapolis (Probably because it's so cold for much of the year!) I really think this brand could expand in M'polis or nation wide. It was that good. I took one star off because their restrooms were not very clean. Helpful? read more

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So spacious and clean. I liked the vintage-y ice cream store vibes. We came specifically for the peppermint ice cream and the peppermint choco tacos. Both were so good I ordered 4 choco tacos to-go. Will probably shed a few tears when the peppermint ice cream is gone. read more

Sebastian Joe's serves up delicious hard scoop ice cream. The flavors come in well known classics and some unique remixes. This time I got their vanilla cookie sandwich because I haven't g he ad one in so long. The cookies were great and paired well with the ice cream, reminded me of summers as a child. The staff here were welcoming and helpful. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outside. The location is pretty convenient and has street parking available. read more

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We stopped in around 9:30 on a Thursday night and waited about 10 minutes in line. Pretty standard wait time for a scoop shop! I ordered the raspberry chip and blackberry almond. The raspberry chip is a classic, can't go wrong and it tasted very fresh. My favorite though was the blackberry almond. Nutty, creamy, berry delight. Both scoops tasted like they were made with real fruit which I loved. The shop itself is small and not built to seat very many people. We opted to walk around the corner and post up on some raised ledges. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Very good ice cream. It was creamy and tasty. We all loved it. Definitely recommend trying it. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Black cherry truffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really tasty ice cream. Creamy as it should be. Their chocolate flavors were great, though I do think Illinois has better ice cream shops overall, and I've had alot better. This is a RARE homemade ice creamery that has expanded to three or more stores so it must be hard to manage and coordinate the quality of flavors and service. But it's still very good. read more

I'm guessing they are very wealthy since their ice cream is sold all over the cities. Yet, their double scoop is everyone else's single. The single seems to be a kid's serving. I was impressed with the guy doing the coffee beans. read more

There were a lot of unique flavors at Sebastian Joe's! I tried the Peach Rosewater Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and it was delicious. They also had holiday season based flavors including Candy Cane and Pumpkin which was pretty cool. In addition to Ice Cream, they also have sundaes, coffee, matcha, cakes and variety of pastries. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Rosewater Peach Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I dunno... I get all the hype I guess. I get it. It's a cute little neighborhood shop and all that. But we love ice cream. We eat it a lot... like a lot. And this place was just OK. Sorry... it's the truth. read more

I used to be an employee for Sebastian Joes from 2017-2021 and I can not scream about this place enough. The owners, the commissary employees, the customers, the locations, every single aspect of Sebastian Joes is iconic. Mike and Tim truly deserve an award from the state of Minnesota for being such wonderful people. The ice creams and coffee are obviously the best. The vegan strawberry will forever hold a spot in my heart. Whether you need a pick me up after a long week or a sweet treat after a date night, you need to check out Sebastian Joes *also important to note I am apart of the LGBTQIA+ community and ALWAYS felt seen, heard, and loved while at Sebastian Joes read more

So, this place has sentimental value for me. It's one of the few ice cream shops in the twin cities that (sometimes) carries black walnut ice cream. I would stop here every time I flew home to see my Grandma and get it for her, if they had it. When visiting this week, for her memorial service, I had to stop by! Ambience: Located off Hennepin, not far from the Basilica, this hometown favorite resides on the corner. The shop is always clean, well let, and offers ample seating. The service: I've never had bad service here. Those that work the counter are great. They'll answer any flavor questions you have. Service with a smile for sure. The goods: This place is awesome! Offering a rotating selection of house made ice cream, novelty desserts, shakes, and a coffee bar. They offer unique flavors and quite a variety. All in all, I will continue to make a stop, every time I'm in town. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Double scoop on a sugar cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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the ice cream was good in taste and variety of flavors, however the line moved very slowly and the employees seemed a little stressed, it was also quite cramped in the hallway where we had to wait to order (i almost feel as though some kind of take a number system would be better) read more

Raspberry Chocolate Chip was out of this world! Best hand-packed ice cream in Minneapolis! Lexi from Lowry's recommended it ! read more

This place delivers everything you'd want in an ice cream spot: cool branding/vibe, solid range of interesting flavors, and of course, great tasting ice cream. I got a scoop of Nicollet Avenue Pothole, which was awesome. The chocolate base was rich and creamy, the sea salt offered a ton of depth in the aftertaste, and the caramel + toffee provided nice balance. Only downsides were that it began melting as soon as I was handed the scoop (hot day) and it had a couple icy-ish bites in the middle. I also sampled the roasted garlic, ginger, and pink grapefruit flavors which were all fascinating but a bit too heavy for my taste. read more

Sebastian Joe's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What's there to say. It's ice cream. And it's pretty amazing. My partner loves the salty caramel and I always get the Nicollet pot hole!! I'm the summer you can sit in the alley way right beside it and it's amazing. They do have indoor seating and it's a local ice cream shop. There's a reason so many minneapolis restaurants have them on their dessert menu. Yummy!! read more

Ricotta fig ice cream? Ok. There were options I wanted to try but I can only eat so much ice cream! This joint was hopping the whole time I was there. Small seating area but I was able to grab a chair. Will be back! read more

Heard aboutSebastian Joes from a colleague and I had to try them out. Went to the shop on Franklin and lots of people were outside enjoying their ice cream. Encouraging. Looked at their many flavors but I heard about a Mounds/Almond Joy flavor. No avail they didn't have it. Settled on a one scoop cup of Hibiscus and one Salty Caramel. Wow, loved them both (though I had no idea what Hibiscus would taste like). Hibiscus had a bit tart flavor but I enjoyed it. Can't wait to try it again. Service was excellent. Open til 10 but til 11 on Fri/Sat. read more

Salted caramel ice cream. That's all. Just order it or try it. So creamy and delicious - really all flavors are good. We move Sebastian joes! read more

LOVE Sebastian Joe's!! Best ice cream in town. Highly recommend the staple flavors: Oreo, raspberry chocolate chip, and pavorati. The space is bright and clean, and the staff are super friendly. If you haven't gone yet... GO!!! read more

Sebastian Joe's - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Had heard about a great ice cream shop in the city and I'm so glad we found this place. The salty caramel flavor might have been one of the best of that flavor that I've ever had. The other flavor, and unfortunately the one I chose for myself was based on almond joy candy, and I'd say the almond things piqued my interest, but there was probably too much coconut for my liking, but I could still tell that the chocolate flavor was good. They didn't do tastings, so I felt a bit like I got stuck with something that I didn't quite want, but next time I'm around I'd know to probably go with a simpler chocolate. I'd definitely stop here on a future trip to Minneapolis. read more

This is a very popular ice cream shop in Minneapolis and the flavor of the ice cream says it all! I got the Pavarotti flavor and loved it! The banana did not taste artificial and no part of it was too overpowering. The service was great leading us try as many flavors as we wanted without rushing us. The actual place is small but we did not have an issue finding seating. Definitely a good choice if in Minneapolis! read more

Sebastian Joe's - Pavarotti single scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Where did my Raspberry Chocolate Chip and Pavorati go? Still here!!!! I just find it very hard to steer away from my all time fav ice cream flavors. Every time I am within a few miles of either of the shops, I swing by for my 2 pint order. I find this is the only way for me to enjoy a cup of any other flavor while on site. If you haven't tried these flavors, just head over now and go for it. If you have and find another favorite, please share, I am seeking my third fav flavor. read more

Sebastian Joes had always been a staple in my book of Minneapolis. This is such a unique ice cream shop that doesn't just offer Ice cream but also coffee and other great snacks. One of my favorite flavors that has been a number 1 runner has to be the Ironic Nicollet Ave Pothole! The staff is always great, welcoming, informative and overall inviting. Although I don't recommend you could really sample every single flavor if you liked! Sebastian Joes is always going above and beyond with their flavors and their service. My to go place for any sweet tooth craving! read more

Super yummy! Elicited comments from my hardcore ice-creamers that included, "the best ice cream I've ever had!" Vessel choices for that delicious ice cream include sugar cone, handmade waffle cone, or cup. We ordered a variety of flavors in our sugar cones, sat outside, and focused on eating our choices. You can try the various flavors before you finalize your order, and as you sample, your decision will get harder and harder. I decided on the salty caramel, which is rich caramel with enough sea salt to prevent over- sweetness. My second scoop (you can't have just one) was the Nicollet Avenue pothole, chocolate deliciousness filled with heath bar, fudge, and caramel. These two scoops were ice cream perfection! If you love artisan ice cream, add this to your must-taste list! read more

Visiting the Twin Cities from California, we made 4 trips to Sebastian Joe's (Lowry Hill location) in 2 days, enjoying flavors such as Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Toasted Coconut, Oreo, Minneapolis Style Vanilla, Salty Caramel, and Heath Bar. On our 4th visit, we grabbed a pint to take back to the hotel. The pint made it to the room, but 1/3 of it was consumed before making it to the freezer. Yes, that good! The staff was great, especially the two who were there during our first visit (between 5-530pm, Tuesday 7/11). No matter how good the ice cream was - and it was DELICIOUS! - the 2nd visit doesn't happen without the experience of the 1st visit. Neither does the 3rd visit without the experience of the 2nd or the 4th visit without the experience of the 3rd. read more

When my family needs an ice cream hit, we routinely head over to this Sebastian Joe's location and get busy. We can usually find parking directly across the street and even when it is busy, the line moves pretty quickly. There is a decent amount of seating inside, so when you go in the dead of winter to eat frozen dairy products, you can at least sit inside while doing it. I almost always get the Nicollet Ave Pothole flavor and get it added to a regular sundae. They also have a ridiculous sundae, but is actually ridiculously huge and the regular sundae really hits the spot. I think Sebastian Joe's is the best ice cream in the twin cities. read more