The best thing about Simon Says Dip This is how cute the shop is. They have very cute signs and artwork all over the shop. Unfortunately the frozen desert is not good. It isn't ice cream, it is vanilla custard or vanilla non-dairy something. The vanilla taste of the custard is just off it doesn't taste good. And the dip that they put on the ice cream is just awful. The dip tastes like wax. The dipped cone of frozen custard looks great though so if you want looks only you will enjoy this place. The service was fine the two kids working the counter were decent enough. Clean bathrooms. No dedicated parking lot. They need to work on the product they are serving. read more

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What a cool concept! This place was delicious! I had passionfruit dipped with fruity pebbles and my wife had peanut butter dipped with peanut butter crumbles! The ice cream/custard was so creamy! My wife's didn't seem to dry enough so all her peanut butter crumbles just kind of slipped off her ice cream but still tasted great. This little shop can get busy but the line moves fast. There is a good amount of seating inside, it would have been nice to have a bench out front to sit outside but you can always walk up the street to sit in the common area. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Passion fruit with fruit pebbles and peanut butter on peanut butter! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Important thing to note is that they only do vanilla custard - but I'm glad I got a core in my ice cream otherwise there wouldn't have been a lot of flavor to the cone. I ordered Raspberry Dip with Raspberry Core with sprinkles and lucky charms marshmallows. The line was long but moved quickly. There were lots of flavors to dip in and plenty of toppings to choose from. Overall would definitely go back! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Raspberry Dip with Raspberry Core with sprinkles and marshmallows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is an adorable place that is in downtown Durham. They have cute little swings when you first walk in, and love the fact is local owned. They also support military; which is another plus and huge show of appreciation. The only thing that bothered me was the fact that we had a younger kid helping us and he didn't move quick enough, causing the toppings not to stick as they should have. The ppl in front of us had their cones completely full of toppings (couldn't see the dip at all), my cone was scarce. I was a bit disappointed considering I drove 40 mins just to try this place out. I really think it had a lot to do with who was helping us, and maybe in the future I'd give it another try. read more

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Came by at 3pm on a Wednesday and there was a line almost out the door! Such a surprise to have that much activity in the middle of the week but nothing better than hot weather + ice cream. The small was huge, so unless you're starving for ice cream I wouldn't go any larger. The selection of toppings and dips was vast (and initially a little overwhelming). I got espresso dip and topped with reeses pieces. Unfortunately the shell never really set so it was a bit of mess but overall a good treat and I might need to come back to try other dip flavors. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Espresso dip with Reese pieces - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Overall - I would probably come again Price - $5ish dollars for an ice cream What we got Vanilla custard, kids, marshmallow core with dark chocolate dip - one with Oreo topping and one with Reese's butter cup topping It's not the best ice cream I've ever had. The custard though is light and pleasant. It's fun to have lots of toppings to choose from but buyer beware each one is 50 cents so it can quickly add up. Ambiance - nice and new. I kind of wish the toppings were displayed in a more fun way. They are in plastic drawers and look a little sad. Part of the experience is the fantasy and it falls a little short there. There were some random cute swings at the entrance Service - quick which is to their credit. It's been a long line since they opened at least 15 people deep every time we walk by so they do a good job of processing people quickly read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Phenomenal!! The amount of time it took for me to choose what flavors I wanted, because there were so many options! I am so sad that we don't have a place like this in my hometown, because I would come here every week if I could! With all of the flavor combination possibilities, I don't think I would get tired of it. Flavors were all incredibly delicious! Would absolutely recommend this place and go again if I could! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Vanilla custard with a Raspberry core. Dipped in Cheesecake & Pistachio dip flavors and pistachio nuts on top! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This was SO GOOD! There was such a large variety of flavors to choose from in shells and toppings, and they pile on the toppings of your choice! The portions are so big, a regular size almost felt too much to finish.... ALMOST too much! Also loved that they had a non dairy option! I went with a more nutty-buttery combo with vanilla non dairy soft serve, peanut butter core, cookie butter shell, and cinnamon toast topping. I wish I chose more toppings because I definitely could've used more texture in this creamy concoction. I'd love to come again to try their passion fruit shell! Or any fruity shell for that matter. Yum read more

Simons Says Dip This - Vanilla non dairy with peanut butter core, cookie butter shell, and cinnamon toast topping - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

So the concept is really cool! The vanilla custard they use is delicious on its own without any toppings or dips. Once you had the tip and toppings, it's good but wayyy too sweet. I would go back just for the instagramable Moments. Actual ice cream with dip is way too sweet for me. I ended up tossing it out! read more

For me, this is the type of place that you come to once and have the experience and don't need to do it again. You go in and choose your size (even the regular is far too large- but also they do have a non-dairy option), your dip, and toppings. The soft serve is pretty good but it is just all too much. It is messy and hard to eat, and let's be honest, you are probably just doing it to post to social media. Same thing with the decor of the shop-- it is all very much for the gram (or TikTok but I don't do that because I'm old). There are much better ice cream options in Durham just minutes away but this is the type of place you bring people to when they are in town visiting for the novelty. read more

Wowwwww soft serve ice cream doesn't DRIP. It was scorching hot outside, and as the ice melted, it was just softening, but never dripped. It was a huge ice cream too. The pistachios were fresh and crunched perfectly with every bite. It was such a treat on a hot day. Walking around the town with this in my hands had a couple people asking me where they could get it. Go go go and try try try! Usually there may be a line but it is so worth it! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Soft serve vanilla dipped in pistachio nuts. Simple. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Simons says is a neat ice cream shop in downtown Durham. When I walked up there was a line outside so I was super excited to get in to see what the hype was about! When it was my turn to order, I got a non dairy vanilla cone dipped in cheesecake and topped with strawberries. I could not wait to try it, but when I did, it tasted similar to strawberry cheesecake. Very good!! I was impressed. The young ladies working there were sweet and tried to move the line as fast as possible. My only request is that they use gloves when handling food! Thank you Yelp for the wonderful event! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Cheesecake dip with strawberries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Atmosphere: Simon Says Dip This is located right in Downtown Durham and has a fun and welcoming environment. There are a few tables inside for seating, and it can get crowded on busy nights. Service: The servers were nice and helped explain the menu since it was our first time at Simon Says Dip This. Food: We ordered the Cheesecake Dip with Churros and Strawberries. The cone was big enough to easily serve two people. The custard was creamy and refreshing, but the highlight was the cheesecake dip. The cheesecake dip had a good level of sweetness, and we liked how there was a good contrast of flavors and textures. It also made for a visually enjoyable cone, some of the prettiest in Durham! Overall: Simon Says Dip This is a worthwhile post-dinner spot in Durham. Their custard is refreshing, and their assortments of dips are unique and will elevate your dessert experience. We will come back to try more of their flavors! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Cheesecake Dip with Churros and Strawberries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And Simon Says definitely hits the spot. I like the simplicity of one flavor of ice cream but a heck of a lot of ways to create a unique flavor all your very own. Staff was friendly and helpful for some newbies to the dip scene a d helped us put together flavors we all loved. The swings were a nice touch for the antsy kids and parents alike. The 80's decor warmed this 80's girl heart for sure. Will be back anytime we are in Durham and need dessert! read more

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Cute little ice cream shop and great location! Plenty of seats inside so I like coming here for dessert after having dinner downtown. 2 mins walk from public parking deck! The cheesecake pop was really unique and I love the big menu of dipping options! read more

Simons Says Dip This - custard dipped in butter beer sauce! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Yummm! Loved the creativity of this place. The shop is so welcoming and creatively and fun decorated. The folks working the counter were super nice and allowed us to sample a few different dips. I made my own delicious creation and was not disappointed! The vanilla custard was delicious and creamy. The peanut butter dip was perfection, super decadent in a good way. Great pricing, I can't wait to eat here again! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Simon says dip!!! Came here on a weekday night. No long line, but still waited for service. This is my first time eating a dipping ice-cream. I love the idea and flavors they offer. Tiramisu was really good but pistachio favor was okay. I think pistachio ice cream might taste better than the dipping ice cream. Next time I gotta try the espresso and coffee flavor!!! I love the service here, waitresses were friendly and very helpful! By the way they got swings indoor, I saw kids were on it. Low key what's better than eating an ice cream in downtown durham on a summer evening! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Pistachio and tiramisu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is a cute ice cream shop addition to downtown Durham. They offer a single vanilla ice cream flavor that can either be with dairy or dairy-free. They have an expansive list of dips and toppings that can be added on for an additional price. I thought both the dairy free ice cream and regular ice cream had a good flavoring to it, but were very sweet as expected. I thought the dairy-free ice cream had a bit of an aftertaste, but nothing too artificial. The dips were incredible in flavor and helped to keep the ice cream from melting some in the summer heat. Overall this ice cream shop was very cute and offered a unique twist to a normal ice cream shop. I thought the prices were a little steep for the amount you get and I noticed the cones were cheaply made. I think offering different ice cream flavors would be a nice touch for the future! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Left: cookies and cream dip and churros, right: dairy free ice cream cookie butter dip with butterfinger and Reese's toppings. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I love that this place took a familiar concept and extended it to make a fun ice cream cone concocting experience. While the vanilla custard is rich and creamy on its own, you can't easily pass by the massive list of dip flavors and toppings. My banana pudding dip tasted just like that and the Nila wafers were a perfect touch. I like that the dip was still soft, and not so hard that it would be difficult to eat. It's definitely on the pricey side, but the folks working there are friendly and make it a unique, enjoyable experience! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Banana Pudding Dipped with Nila wafers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious, rich, custardy soft serve with a wide assortment of dips and toppings. Even my dining companion, who is NOT a desert person, inhaled her ice cream float! We will be back! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The people are extremely nice and the place inside is cute. I was just personally not a fan of the ice cream itself because it was incredibly sweet and could not finish the whole thing. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Officially withdrawing every complaint I had about my new favorite ice cream place in the Triangle - they got way sturdier spoons and they totally fixed the sloppy drip on cup-based servings. I brought a new friend with me who could only groan in pleasure - and we were ice cream savages, so no pics to support my assertions. You don't want to miss this place, y'all. read more

Was in Durham having dinner with some friends from out of town and finally got a chance to check Simon Says Dip This. I loved the creamy, custard soft serve. They have a large selection of dips that you can sample including fun flavors like passion fruit, cookie butter, and cake batter, coupled with a large assortment of fun toppings. We also grabbed a bag of freeze dried candy on our way out. The freeze dried skittles were delicious and crunchy. Can't wait to go back to try the others. I would definitely make a point to stop in next time I'm in Durham. The space is really cute with seating and some swings indoors for kids. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Pistachio Dip with Strawberries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Happy to have this place in durham. So many dip choices. Vanilla custard is pretty rich. So, fruity dip goes well. I got passion fruit, which had zesty tangy citrus flavor as it melted in my mouth. I would recommend it. My husband got espresso and my son got cotton candy. Espresso is very strong and rich. It itself is very good, but too rich with custard. I wanted to try bourbon or hazelnut before I went there. Now, after I tried, next time i would get on of fruit based flavor dip. Lemon, raspberry, cherry or pineapple would be good. Staff ladies are very kind. Seating area pleasant. I wish they have actual small size with $3. The current small $4 is huge. read more

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The menu is simple and straight to the point so you may not over think it! There is only vanilla or none dairy vanilla, not sure if it's always just vanilla flavor as an option but the quality was great! It all comes together nicely when it's time to choose the toppings which is when your cone gets dip in and then it hardens. read more

Simons Says Dip This - None dairy vanilla I cream with a fudge core and topings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I was pretty disappointed. I love a good chocolate dip cone and this was not it. I got the brownie batter dip with graham crackers and vanilla soft serve (they only have vanilla). The dip was pretty flavorless until i got a big bite of it and then it tasted like chemicals. Also, they didn't actually have graham crackers, just a weird cereal like cookie. The ice cream itself was okay, not terrible but not great either. It looks cute inside though! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Adulting happens, Ice cream helps After seeing a TikTok on places to visit in North Carolina, I had to make this visit apart of my trip. Simon says dip this, already a pretty cool and catchy name in itself was such a cool experience. With so many dipping flavors and toppings, one can get lost in the sauce literally in a good way. With dipping a cold soft serve in hot dipping sauce, it creates a hard shell full of of flavors that no one can resist. Step One: choose a cone, cup or even a ice cream sandwich. They have vanilla custard soft serve and also vanilla non dairy as your base. Step 2: Pick a dip, they have over 24 favors which change seasonally Step 3: add your toppings, so many to choose from What I love is that they also have non dairy items for those who are lactose intolerant and vegan! Wish I can upload my video but follow me @ the. Sweet. Life. Of. Tati on IG for more food pics and videos I had the Vanilla soft serve on a cone, dipped in banana pudding dip, topped with Nilla wafers and Oreo crumbles read more

Simons Says Dip This - Vanilla custard Banana pudding dipped with Oreo and Nilla wafers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place was really good. The decor was cute and definitely instagramable. There are some cute swings inside that I didn't get pictures of because there were a lot of people there. We got two custards. One kids with m&ms and a small vanilla custard with a fudge core and a banana pudding dip. They were really good. The lady that helped us was great but there was a lady in there that had a really bad attitude. She seemed bothered by everyone and just looked mad. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Fantastic! I stopped by based on a TikTok my mother in law sent me. The servers explained the process and I chose the "cake batter" which was a suggestion on one of the wall photos. It had a cotton candy dip with sprinkles and cake crumbles. My husband ordered the pina colada dip with fruity pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. They also have "cores" (caramel, chocolate, etc.) that you can have in the middle of your custard. It was everything I wanted it to be. The custard was soft and creamy and the textures of the dip and the crumbles were perfection. I did have to stop eating because of how sweet it was, I do wish they had smaller size option. Overall, the price was fair, the ice cream was excellent, and the service was good. Will absolutely be returning in the future for more flavor combinations! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is just a happy place! If you are indecisive like me I suggest you review the menu before you go! I read other reviews and lucky for me it gave me a heads up on the line as well as an idea of what I want!! I already knew I wanted hazelnut! Your choice of ice cream is vanilla custard or lactose free. The girls were friendly, the place was air conditioned. We went close to closing so we were helped immediately. It is true, no gloves were involved however your cone is covered by tissue so they don't touch the cone. The custard was creamy and sweet. The small is huge and there is no reason for something bigger cause it melts fast. My friends got passion fruit, delicious and tarts There's plenty of flavors of dips as well as a core. Which is hollowing out your custard and filling it with different goodness. Then you add a topping which is an extensive variety. The cost is very reasonable considering what you get!! A must have when hanging out in the Bull City! read more

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The price is outrageous for soft serve. For me and two others it was $27 (included a tip). Also, it just wasn't good. My neighbor warned me that it was meh but I felt the need to try it because dipped cones were a thing of childhood. Don't waste your time. read more

Recently heard about this place and decided to check it out. The atmosphere is amazing. They have swings inside. The staff were very patient while I decided on what to get. First you choose what kind of ice cream and if you want it in a cup/cone or cookie sandwich. Next you choose your dip and/or the center. There are so many options to choose from for toppings. It can be overwhelming initially. I decided to get the Dulce de Leche cookie sandwich. The cookie is massive. read more

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Ice cream should be fun. From the enthusiasm of the staff, the swings in restaurant, and of course the concept of dipped cones! I had the ice cream sandwich. The brown butter cookies are thin and crunchy. There is a generous portion of ice cream between the cookies. I can't wait to return for a cone and try some other dips. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice cream sandwich (dark chocolate dip, toffee, almonds, and oreo) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped in on one of the coldest days in NC since I was in the area. The staff was friendly, once they realized we were clueless about the core, toppings, and dips. The servings are HUGE and we could not finish our ice cream. I have figured out I am not a fan of the dip. It was too waxy for me. The ice cream was good and the core was fantastic. We also bought freeze-dried candy that will have to wait until later. read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I love this place! After moving down to NC, my bf and I wanted to try all the ice cream places in the triangle... all I can say is that out of 5 other ice cream places I've been to, this place ranks top 3! The vanilla custard was very creamy and delicious. Not too too sweet. The workers were very friendly and helpful. I didn't know which dip to choose and they gave me samples to try. My fav was butterscotch (I highly recommend). It was also nice that they had non-diary options for those who are lactose intolerant. Will come back again! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Vanilla custard w/ Butterscotch dip, toffee bits, and Oreos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Sooooo amazing!!!!!! I got cotton candy on cotton candy and it was SO GOOD. It's definitely a big ice cream so make sure you're hungry when going here! I really like the store itself, as well it's decorated nicely. read more

Absolutely fantastic food and service! Amazing selection! Freeze dried candies are a must! Please come to Texas! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

When Simon Says Dip, You Dip! This cute local treat shop is a must if you're ever in downtown Durham. The customer service is great, and the sweets are delicious! I tried the cheesecake pop dipped in cake batter with honey graham sprinkles, and I have no regrets!! There is paid street parking available, indoor seating, and calories that are worth the trip :) read more

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I've had the please of going to Simon says dip this a couple of times within a two week period and each time it got better! Maybe it was me understanding the process or being exposed to more options, but they get 5's from me The first time wasn't super crowded and it took me a while to figure out my order. I enjoyed some time on the swing while I decided. The next two times there were multiple groups of more than 4 in addition to my party of 5 but the staff handled it with ease. I'm a cup with a pb core & bourbon drip (yes, it's a drip not a dip for a cup, let's get that trending) kinda guy. My family they like cones so they get the Dip's. Check them out. You'll like it. read more

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The concept is great but the ice cream with the core and toppings was wayy to sweet. I tried the toppings that sound less sweet (almonds and rasberry) but it was still too sweet. They had nondairy ice cream though which was a plus! read more

Simons Says Dip This - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina