Was really excited to finally try nitrogen ice cream, I've heard about it for years but never came across any shops. Unfortunately, for me it was just OK. Maybe it's because I ordered the non-dairy option, but even with that I expected more. The waffle bowl was also very stale. I would try them again, but I don't think it would be my first choice. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Non-dairy coconut ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream is a chain of franchise restaurants in certain states. The restaurants make custom ice creams in a unique way: The customer chooses a size (i.e., small, medium, large, or pint), cream base (e.g., original, custard, low-fat, sugar-free, dairy-free, or yogurt), flavor (e.g., dozens of fruits, nuts, chocolates, and candies), and mix-ins (e.g., dozens of fruits, nuts, and candies), and an employee mixes and flash-freezes it with liquid nitrogen at negative 321 degrees. I visited this particular Sub Zero restaurant in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh. The owners immediately and kindly greeted me and explained the menu. They offered free samples, but I decided to order the off-the-menu Citric Substance. Before my eyes, the owner mixed an original cream with raspberry flavor and mixed berries and mangos. I felt very interested in watching the fog from the liquid nitrogen. I had chosen a size small for about $7 plus a tip, and this ice cream was actually a very large size! I really enjoyed the flavor of the ice cream and waffle cone. This Sub Zero also offers bubble teas, Italian ices, shakes, smoothies, ice-cream pies, and ice-cream cakes as well as fundraisers to raise money and educational presentations to teach about science. Very cool! ;) read more

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Such a fun spot to grab dessert after dinner on Highland Ave! We were checking out the sandwich board on the sidewalk when the owner? manager? walked by and let us know that we could try any combo of flavors we wanted, and if for any reason we didn't like it they'd make us another, no questions asked. Well, we didn't even need the replacement bowls. Everything was amazing. When you walk in, you'll see a table with some dry erase markers and wipe off order forms. Select your flavors, bring it to the counter, and they start building your ice cream from scratch. There are so. many. flavors to choose from. I went with amaretto and marshmallow with a handful of toppings, but I will definitely have to go back to try something built around the maple option. You'll get to watch your ice cream go from cream to ice cream. They start out with your base and flavors, use nitrogen to freeze it, and stir in your toppings. It looks like a crazy science experiment. I could see this being a fun place to stop in with kids -- I know it would have blown my mind when I was younger. Heck, it was cool to see as a grown up. Ice cream was tasty! Little pricy, but you pay for the experience. Overall recommend! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Small bowl of nitro ice cream made with amaretto and marshmallow flavoring, almonds, and dark chocolate pieces - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A few friends and I stopped by yesterday evening around 7:30pm to get a sweet treat! It's a cute little spot on S Highland Ave with only a few small tables meant for 2-3 people so it's not great for big groups. There were only two people working there to make our ice cream so it took a little longer though to be fair they were making our ice cream in front of us. Our ice cream was pretty good and it's great that since they make it they have a pretty big variety of flavors to choose from! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - 11. Strawberry Sigma - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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There's now even more deliciousness at Sub Zero! This sweet treat shop known for their nitrogen ice cream. But they also just launched handmade edible cookie dough and acai bowls. I couldn't get enough of their cookie dough! Especially the birthday cake dough If you haven't been for ice cream, you should also check that out they make it all with nitrogen which is a really cool process to watch. The shop in East Liberty is owned by two sisters from around the Burgh they are extremely kind and happy to answer any questions! read more

Really cool, fun concept. And, it's not just a great idea, it's also well executed. Their ice cream is very tasty. The place has a great diversity of options to choose from (tons of flavors, and options like custard, ice cream, low fat, etc). I tried the custard with 2 flavors: dulce de leche and peanut butter. One thing to keep in mind is when they say select flavors, and you select multiple, they will likely mix the flavors together. I thought it was going to be one scoop peanut butter and one scoop dulce de leche. But, I got a hybrid ice cream (create your own). Although it sounds kind of strange, it was actually delicious. The peanut butter isn't too intense. The dulce de leche is sweet, with light almost cinnamon undertones. The custard texture is perfect, and quite creamy. All in all, a great spot to get ice cream. I bet this place is packed in the summer. Recommend it for the experience and the flavor! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Dulce de leche and peanut butter custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Watching them make the ice cream was really cool, and I loved all the options and ways to customize. The ice cream itself was really good! The only downside was that my waffle bowl was stale, which was a little disappointing--but overall still a fun and tasty treat. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Create Your Own Ice Cream / Caramel Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sub Zero is a fun concept, so if you're looking for a fun dessert experience, it's worth checking out. The ice cream at Sub Zero is - surprise surprise - made by by liquid nitrogen. So they start with the liquid ice cream base and then make it into ice cream right in front of you by pouring liquid nitrogen into the bowl. The menu has a lot of options - too many for me! But they have some menu options so that you aren't forced to create your own! We did a menu option that was called something cookie dough something, I think. The ice cream itself is fine, average, I would say. You're probably here for the show. Kids who were at Sub Zero were definitely into the liquid nitrogen show! Overall, decent ice and a fun presentation. Order items off the menu rather than creating your own if you get anxiety from a huge menu like I do! read more

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So many food items can be customized and made to order these days - now that list includes ice cream. And no freezers and pints of ice cream are needed here. Sub Zero takes your order, flash freezes your ice cream with liquid nitrogen, and puts the finishing touches on your masterpiece before presenting you with your dream order. Not only is the production fun to watch for all ages, but the final product is really good. Apparently the process avoids the ice crystals that tend to gather in our own freezers, so the result is creamy and smooth ice cream. Also, when reading up on the business I learned that Sub Zero has options for gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, and lactose-free diners. Just a heads up for your first visit: the menu is pretty big and comprehensive, so you could get lost among the list of choices. Also, since they're making your dessert to-order, this isn't a "grab and go" establishment. Just be aware of that and you'll be a happy, Sub Zero ice cream loving camper! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Friendly staff and delicious ice cream! I chose the Tiger's Blood cause it sounded really unique. It's basically coconut, strawberry and cherry flavor. The options were endless. Worth checking out! Can't wait to come back for their nitro breath next time! read more

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What a fun spot!! I can't wait to go back already! You start with a dry erase board where you circle all of your choices (you can pick more than one flavor and they mix it all together to create your own concoction!) then they make the ice cream right in front of you with their nitrogen! It's such a fun experience and the 2 staff that were working the counter were super friendly and helpful. Not to mention I LOVED my ice cream! I mixed rootbeer and cake batter, something that shouldn't work, but it soooo did! I look forward to my next masterpiece! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Mixing the ice cream in the bowl with nitrogen - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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What an amazing experience for the kids in our neighborhood to see Nitrogen made Ice Cream the girls were very friendly and efficient. Thanks for the wonderful memories and cotton candy ice cream pink or blue! Lots of other flavors and toppings. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First time having the nitrogen ice cream and it was quite good. Really cool experience (B)

This ice cream shop was so cute and fun! My boyfriend and I stopped by the other night intrigued by the "nitrogen ice cream". We were greeted by Connor who was very friendly and knowledgeable. I told him we had never been there before, and he gave us the full run down. You circle on a sheet all the toppings you want mixed in to your ice cream and then they make it fresh. It was overwhelming looking at all the options, but I loved that they had a dairy free option. After looking at other people's huge bowls of ice cream filled with lots of toppings, I realized I picked pretty basic options. I didn't care - it was exactly what I wanted. I picked the dairy free base with coconut flavoring, coconut flakes, and oreos. Connor pumped the base into a bowl. I was nervous at first thinking it was all coconut flavoring and that it would be way too sweet. It was a dairy free milk that he was pouring in the bowl. He then added the toppings and poured in the nitrogen. It was really fun to watch and he explained the whole thing thoroughly. He stirred it up and boom - it turned to ice cream. It wasn't super creamy like real ice cream, but tasted more like the cream ice from Rita's. It was delicious, but don't expect the dairy free to be heavy and creamy like real ice cream. My boyfriend did get real ice cream with marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers. It was so good and really fluffed up! The price was reasonable and it was a fun experience. Connor really made the experience special. He was the best! We will definitely stop back again! read more

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We have been wanting to visit this place and we finally made the trip! It was everything we expected it to be! Very cool to see how they make the ice cream and what I love is that they have lactose free ice cream! You can build your own or order any one of their signature ice cream waffle bowls. So many flavors and deliciousness all in one bowl, we can't wait to visit again! read more

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Ice cream is good and fresh. Highly recommended. My first time there They take time to explain and prepare my order professionally.

Wow wow wow!!! Yes, this place is super cool and it's so fun to watch your ice cream being made but it's also SO GOOD. Highly recommend the banana cream and peanut butter bond. I no longer want ice cream cakes for my birthday. I want an ice cream pie from sub zero! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - 5. Banana Cream Pi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place is so great. My boyfriend and I went to Millies before this and got some not so great ice cream we couldn't even finish. Still craving ice cream we stopped in here and let me tell you it was the best ice cream experience I've had. The staff there were extremely friendly taking out the time to explain the menu to us and letting us sample whatever we wanted. We told them about our less than great experience at the ice cream shop down the road and they instantly offered us a version of there own that was a million times better. I highly recommend the banana pie ice cream we had. I also got a chance to sample the dragons breath ice cream and it was amazing so I ended up getting that to! Seriously if you're in shady side area and looking for ice cream give this place a shot. I promise you won't regret it! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - 5. Banana Cream Pi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Wow... delicious ice cream here. I got the mocha flavor and had it made dairy free and absolutely loved it. Totally coming back to try more. The texture is just excellent. read more

It's cool to see them mix the liquid ingredients and then use the nitrogen to freeze into ice cream! So many options if you want to create your own. They have some seating inside, but we like to take it to go and walk around shady side. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - 2. Birthday Cake Capacitor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Soooooo delicious and the staff are amazing!!!! I cannot remember the name of the young gentleman who served us the last time we were there (so sorry bc I asked) and he was very excited to tell us the nitrogen process and answer all of our questions that he probably gets asks constantly. This place always satisfies our craving for amazing ice cream and we love the it is woman owned and welcoming to ALL!!!! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - a waffle cone and a scoop of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is clean, bright and lively. When I walked into the place, all the staff greeted me with enthusiasm. However, I felt like they were a little pushy. I told them that I was waiting for a friend and they kept asking me questions such as, have I been there before and if I was familiar with nitrogen ice cream. I told them yet but with a different chain. They oddly became short with me. I then looked at the board and they continued pestering me if I would like to order something. I told them again, that I was waiting for a friend. I feel like the service could've been better however, it was not horrible. I got my ice cream about 5 minutes after ordering. The ice cream itself was very good and creamy. I wish my waffle cone was a little more crunchier; instead, it was soggy. I might come back here if I was in the area however, it's definitely not a destination that I'd travel to to enjoy ice cream. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Nutella custard base ice cream with mixed berries and Twix bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I loved it here!! I highly recommend doing a custom ice cream because there are SO many options! It was relatively quick and very informative. (I believe it was the owner) told me about his cold it gets and walked me through every step of the process. So neat! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Nitrogen ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My husband got the "peanut butter bonds" sensation and it was delicious! It was mixed with Reeses, brownie bites, and peanut butter then topped with hot fudge. We would get this again!! I got a fruit smoothie! Its nice because you have the option of having them make a more natural fruit smoothie or making it sweeter, you just have to let them know. Prices are comparable to other ice cream places. The more you add to your ice cream, the more it will be. Prices are very transparent. It takes a couple minutes for them to make your ice cream because everything is made from scratch. We will be coming back!! read more

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It's a no for me. I visited earlier today with a friend and it was very clear that they weren't ready to be open. It was a confusing process. No one greeted us or offered to explain. There were so many options it took us about 10 mins to sit and decide. It took over 15 minutes to get our ice cream even though there was only one other customer in the store. We ordered two regular size ice creams and were given a small and a regular. Everyone seemed very confused about how to handle the situation. First they told us we would only be charged for one, then they reneged, and finally, they offered us a free empty waffle bowl. I really didn't care for the way management spoke to their employees. It was also concerning that they had no gloves or protective gear for their hands, but hey I'm no expert. My ice cream was not good, my friends was ok. No one including management seemed to know how to make menu items. We asked multiple people what tiger's blood is and everyone was confused. Considering that Millies is to the left and the Milkshake Factory to the right, its not really worth the stop for me. I most likely won't return or recommend. and btw dry erase markers are a thing. read more

Really liked it here! Total recommendation! If I had anything negative to say it would-they have TOO many great choices. They have several different "types" of ice cream, then different flavors, then different things to add in. You could probably go there 1000 times and not get the same thing twice. The small is HUGE-so be careful with your portion. But, they were so incredibly helpful with helping me decide. The end product was a cherry custard with brownie bits, chips, marshmallow and cherries. Y U M!! read more

Very cool to watch and see them make ice cream! Paid almost $7 for a birthday cake on a waffle cone. Tasted good, but was a little hard to eat out of a cup. Nice to try once not sure I would go back. Very nice staff and didn't have to wait. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Birthday Cake in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing staff, and rich ice cream. We have to get the custard with the Nutella. The place was very clean and fresh

Here I sit in my hotel room on a muggy Pittsburgh evening, with an amazing banana-caramel-butterscotch concoction courtesy of Sub Zero. I'm pretty happy about this. There's still a few wrinkles in their workflow - the menu is a bit complex, and the staff feel like they're finding their footing a bit, but that's pretty normal for any new biz. The ice cream is incredible though. I'll be back :D read more

Check out this new ice cream store. Excellent flavor and the show of nitrogen is cool to watch. So feel adventurous and check them out. Brand new store. read more

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Not your traditional ice cream, Sub Zero uses nitrogen to create your ice cream on the spot. Based on the flavor you choose or the toppings if you want a custom order, the staff pours the ingredients in a bowl and freezes the ice cream. It is a neat experience and creates what is actually a much creamier ice cream than traditional. The Strawberry Sigma is very refreshing especially with the weather warming up and comes with an open face waffle cone in the bowl. The cone is crisp and crunchy and adds a nice touch. The marshmallow cream is delicious. My only recommendation would be to turn up the music. While the location is great by restaurants and the place is clean, with the noise of making the ice cream, it is a little quiet and some noise could liven things up. read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Strawberry Sigma - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty tasty ice cream! They had a lot of dietary options and many flavors and add ins. You could make many combinations and make it your own. Seeing the ice cream being made was also pretty cool. The nitro breath wasn't as cool as I thought it would be. There's only a little "nitro breath" that happened. But they were tasty! it was a tid bit on the pricier side but it wasn't horribly priced!! read more

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow man! Some great ice cream right here! You should definitely come , it had very nice service. They offered amazing respect and icecream Will be coming again!!!! read more

Nice little ice cream place. Unique experience, they make the ice cream right in front of you. Prices are reasonable.

This ice cream is unbelievable I ate there once and I'm dying to go back. All the employees are nice and it's a well run family that was there read more

The best nitrogen ice cream I've ever had! The prices are reasonable and the taste is great! Would definitely recommend to all my friends in Pgh. read more

I am always checking out new places and love Highland ave. My boyfriend and I stumbled across this place one night on the way to our favorite restaurant and decided to stop in and get some ice cream! I had no idea what nitrogen ice cream was (I am not up to speed with the latest trends) and googled it and was intrigued and needed to try it asap. You choose your flavor/combo and they essentially make the ice cream from scratch right in front of you in a matter of seconds. I got chocolate ice cream, classic, with oreos made from a normal cream base (there are several options). The woman poured plain old cream into a silver bowl, chocolate cocoa powder, and oreos. Then they take your concoction over to their "nitrogen station" and start making your frozen treat. They turn the knob on the nitrogen machines and a quick spritz of liquid nitrogen comes out along with a ton of steam like substance that is actually frozen from how cold the nitrogen is (think when you open the freezer on a hot summers day). It is a pretty cool scene to see and made me feel like I was in a chem lab. Within a matter of seconds your bowl liquid soup is suddenly rock hard ice cream. It was very creamy and delicious but overpriced. But hey, it's about the experience. The only strange thing I want to note is that since it is not traditional ice cream it turns really gooey if you try to put it in your freezer at home to eat later. Mine still tasted good, but it was really gooey and sticky. The other thing I had concerns with was the flavoring method. My boyfriend got pistachio and it was literally green syrup pumped into his bowl from a snow cone pump. So I question how artificial these flavorings are... clearly that had no real pistachio in it and the color was way too green and dark. But other than that overall good experience and something new to try. read more

This is my new favorite ice cream spot in town! The sisters who own it are super friendly and personable. Plus if you don't like your order they will make you a new one!! read more

Cool idea, poor execution. It's kind of like Cold Stone, you pick flavors you want, add extras/toppings, etc. Everything tasted okay, not the best or worst ice cream I've ever had. But my issue was the $6.15 price tag for a small cup! I understand it involves nitrogen and whatnot, but this seemed a little expensive to me. read more

I've been to the location in the South Hills as well, I feel the exact same way about this one. The concept is cool I suppose, a little gimmicky. This location was not busy at all last night. The staff was friendly but still clearing finding their groove and a bit inefficient, once I made my decision it took a fair amount of time for them to actually freeze/prepare the ice cream. The ice cream was fine but the prices are ridiculous. Go once and take your picture with the liquid nitrogen, then go elsewhere for more ice cream at a third of the price. read more