Sweet Cow

This review is for the ice cream cart on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. I was watching my 2…read moregrandkids while my wife and their parents browsed the shops. Being a granddad, I did what any good granddad does, I bought the kids ice cream. The young lady working the cart was the most pleasant, upbeat person I've seen recently. She is a credit to the company. And, the ice cream was delicious.

Glacier is a simple setup, long list of flavors, and generous scoops. The texture leans rich and…read morecreamy, and the flavors taste straightforward rather than overworked or trendy. It gets busy, which slows things down a bit, but the line moves. Seating is minimal, so it's more of a grab-your-cup-and-go situation. Not a destination for ambiance, but the ice cream itself carries it.

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Gelato Boy

4.4(326 reviews)

2.8 mi•Downtown

One of the best gelato places i've ever tried!!!! loved their flavors. Tried their coconut and…read morechocolate in one scoop and the serving size was really generous too.

Random stop for me but a very nice treat. I tried their lavender poppy and it is very creamy and…read morestrong in lavender flavor but I don't think the poppy seed flavor comes through. The gooey butter cake wasn't as authentically gooey butter cake flavor but it's great creaminess with caramel folded in. The salt Oreo wasn't very salt. Tasted more like regular cookies and cream. The coffee chip was a great coffee flavor with authentic bitterness from the coffee balanced with the sweetness of the chips. It is quite ice-y and less creamy but I didn't mind it. I also really like that the small scoop can accommodate two flavors. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would come back if I want some gelato.

Salty Oreo on top, coffee chip on the bottom

Single on waffle cone

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Sweet Cow

4.6(225 reviews)

3.3 mi•Newlands

Gotta say I really liked my raspberry chocolate pretzel cone and my dessert partner also enjoyed…read moreher waffle cone. However, the service we received was outstanding and is definitely responsible for this high rating. Kudos to Jax for taking the time to provide samples to each of us and explain the store to the newbies. We like the throwback feel to the store, the strip mall location and how all the employees took ownership of their customers. Without a doubt we'd stop by again; if the opportunity presents itself.

The line was out at the door but I hear that that's always the case with this place. Although the…read moreline was long, it was fast moving. Lots of options on the menu. Although they sound way basic but worth the taste. What I mean is there are no eclectic weird sounding ice cream flavors, which typically is an expectation. When you walk into places like these. They have stuck to their basic flavors and are happy to give you samples. You just got to be mindful of the line behind you. So know what you like to sample before hand instead of making a decision while at the counter. The portions are huge. Don't underestimate the vegan options that they have because despite not being a vegan was blown away by their pineapple passion flavor. Expensive ice cream scoops but a once in a while treat.

Nutella is back!

Cookies and Cream Milkshake

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Heaven Creamery Boulder

4.7(70 reviews)

2.3 mi

Highly recommend this place for a sweet treat after a meal!…read more We each got a single-split ice cream which was great so that we could have two flavors! This place offers 3 options: a dairy free option using coconut milk, gelato and good ole ice cream! The employees are great and let us try so many flavors which is great for an indecisive person like me :)

Stopped in for a late-night treat and left wishing we'd found this place sooner. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, it feels like dessert among the clouds: sky-blue floors swirled with soft white, warm lights overhead, and a dreamy cloud-backdrop bench that makes the perfect photo spot. The fall decorations are a fun touch, from the scarecrows on hay bales to the oversized spider keeping watch over the arch. Don't miss the miniature fairy garden on the counter. It's packed with tiny details like gnomes, wishing wells, a little bridge, and mushroom cottages, and it's obvious someone put real love into it. Most importantly, the ice cream is excellent. It's rich, dense, and creamy, the kind you can tell is made in small batches. The pistachio was smooth and nutty, the caramel-cookie swirl was loaded with mix-ins in every bite, and even the vanilla stood out for how clean and creamy it was. Scoops were generous, and the staff was friendly and patient while we decided. It's a great spot for a date night, a family outing, or just a quiet treat to end the day. Heaven is the right name for it.

The inside

Tiramisu and roasted banana

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Ben & Jerry’s

3.7(58 reviews)

2.9 mi

Mica was very cool, he gave a generous sample and great customer service. I'll be back!read more

Cherry Garcia, how I love thee! On a quick trip up to Boulder we landed at Ben & Jerry's for ice…read morecream! Some people got ice cream while others got shakes. There was only one person behind the counter and they nailed it with our experience. Service with a smile with a side of jokes and welcoming everyone who stepped foot in the shop. How fun and we will certainly return!

Fresh packed pint in front of Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop menu board.

A Ben & Jerry's freshly baked dipped waffle cone with sprinkles in front of waffle cone display.

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Waffle cone, cup and fresh packed pint in front of Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop menu board.

Ripple Pure Frozen Yogurt

4.2(127 reviews)

2.3 mi

These guys are as rad now as they were when I went to CU. This is not the crappy franchise/branded…read moreBS company that popped up in the early 2000's to follow a trend, they're local, independent, and make literally everything in their creamery and bakery. Go here!

My kids really like Ripple. I have a celliac kid and some allergy issues so they have product…read morechoicies which allow them to have fun and eat some yogurt and toppings. Is is quick, easy and makes the kids happy! What more do you need? :)

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Gelato Boy

4.4(127 reviews)

2.9 mi•Central Boulder

The gelato was Lucious and the service so kind and polite and wonderful- kids loved it and my…read moreaffogato has me buzzed for the rest of the day!!!

While visiting Boulder I was really in the mood for ice cream and so I stopped by Gelato Boy. It is…read morea pretty small shop. Clean aesthetic. I tried their ice cream sandwich. The cookies were nothing special. Ice cream though is always tasty. I really like their lavender poppy flavor, unique and flavorful. One star off because there is no way to get to this shop without using stairs, so not wheelchair accessible. It did not seem that there were any restrooms available either. The service was very average too.

My gelato, Coffee Chip on top

Affogato, small cup (toffee almond crunch, salty cookies n cream)

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Boulder

4.2(54 reviews)

2.4 mi

Friendly staff, opportunities to try before making your selection, and the ever-wonderful problem…read moreof having so many flavors, including vegan options, well, that's a lot of wins. You'll pay around 8 dollars for a scoop, so be aware. I will certainly be back to try more, but first I will need to take out a small loan. On this visit we had the peanut butter brownie honeycomb and the pistachio. Both amazing! The guy behind the counter said "you should know the peanut butter brownie one tastes like a snickers". Ha! Joke's on him, that's my favorite candy bar. But thanks for the warning! He was cool. We talked about the previous night's Buffs game. They have pints to take home, and I may be obsessed with this Shirley temple float they advertise. There is limited seating inside but it was a warm night so that's what we did but guess what? It was not freezing in there. Nice touch! We spend a fair amount of time in Boulder so we will keep this place on our mental list when we feel like splurging.

I love van leeuwen! I normally visit the Denver location,…read morebut was eating nearby in Boulder and saw this from where I parked, so I made sure to leave some room after dinner. I always am tempted to get different flavors, but usually I go with the Affogato or praline cookie cake. However, today I opted for the brown sugar cookie dough (I think that was the name?) It was as delicious as always, and the girl working there was so sweet. Since it wasn't busy, we were able to hang around and sit at one of the little tables to enjoy our dessert. Prices are pretty standard of what you'd expect these days, about eight dollars for a scoop

Praline Butter Cake & Honeycomb | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

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Häagen-Dazs

4.1(159 reviews)

2.9 mi

Updated review: I went back to Boulder recently and the first thing I did was hit up Lindsay's Deli…read morefor my Ferris Brieller sandwich. I was a little worried that it wouldn't hold up and I was going to be disappointed, but luckily there was no change at all in quality and the sandwich was still superior. Really incredible to see.

Wow. Chocolate overload for sure but worth it. The young college girls were such a delight and vey…read morehelpful. Ice cream was delicious as always.

Inside

Fresh veggie platter with Homemade Ranch and hummus for a catering order!

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Cold Stone Creamery

3.6(23 reviews)

2.2 mi

Boulder Cold Stone is super yummy! The employees are…read morefriendly and don't make you bad about wanted to try samples. They are also generous with the portions unlike some of those other guys. If you're savvy there's also deals available in Campus Cash and elsewhere, so stay on the lookout. Otherwise, the visit can become kind of pricey. Either way you'll leave satisfied.

Love Cold Stone Creamery in Boulder! It's not the best ice cream ever because it is a chain, but…read moreit's still delicious. The chocolate dipped waffle cups are so good and fun. It's buy one get one free if you're a CU student on Tuesday and they're open till 10 which is what makes it so popular! It does get crowded but it's worth it! The service has always been great when I go there.

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Briana Q.

6 years ago

I worked at Sweet Cow in Highlands in the fall of 2019. If it were still possible to file an EEOC complaint, or if I had the means to sue them for their mistreatment and discrimination, I would absolutely be doing so. Unfortunately, too much time has passed for me to take legal action with the EEOC, so my only option now is to spread awareness of how Sweet Cow LLC mistreated its disabled employees (at least myself) and other discrepancies I witnessed while working for them. There were some minor discrepancies I wasn't too concerned with while working there; mostly that we were not all paid minimum wage, and against local regulations, we were required to clock out for breaks even when working long shifts, and we often didn't get the state-required minimum breaks. I was not too concerned with this. The real issue came when I had to leave the company suddenly, due to my own pre-existing disability worsening. I had to leave work one day and go straight to the hospital during my lunch break. On my way there, I called my supervisor and updated her on my situation, and that I wouldn't be in working condition for a while so I might as well resign. She said okay, and to drop off my uniform shirts at my earliest convenience. I agreed. Two weeks later, I am calling Sweet Cow every single day (most of the time from a hospital) to get them to email me a letter they were legally obligated to provide at the time when I resigned. This letter simply states I no longer work for them, and I'm required to quickly turn it into my social worker to keep my food stamps, discounted public transportation, and Medicaid so I can keep getting medical treatment, food, and transportation I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford or access. I contacted every single employee at supervisor level or above whose number I had within the Sweet Cow agency, including leaving voicemails for the CEO of Sweet Cow and completely exhausting their internal employee complaint system to no avail. My old supervisor repeated said, 'if you want the paperwork then bring us the uniform shirts back first'. I communicated to her and her higher-ups that I was literally disabled, hospitalized, and unable to bring them in at the moment, but I would as soon as I was able to, and that I was losing my ability to access my healthcare, food, and transportation because they were not providing me the letter they were legally obligated to provide. They started acting disgusted at me as if I were making this up or doing it for nefarious purposes, and they collectively ignored my calls until I lost my benefits completely. It took me over three months to get my benefits back because they blatantly refused to give me the letter they were supposed to until it was too late. Those were three of the most horrible months of my life, having to go days in a row without eating anything, having to miss critical medical appointments. I am STILL trying to get back on my feet from this over a year later, especially with the missed medical appointments. It quite literally almost killed me. I am not the kind of person to want to draw attention to this part of my life. I would rather be able to move on and forget about this dark period. But I'm too angry about how this company's actions directly impacted my ability to survive, and that nothing ever happened to make it right. I am prepared to go to ANY lengths to make the general public aware of this issue. Sweet Cow has not done anything to make reprimands or even apologized. read more

Elizabeth C.

8 years ago

We were traveling through and ate lunch next door, so we stopped in for dessert. It was a great choice! The ice cream was delicious! I got Dutch Chocolate and my husband got the Strawberry Chocolate. Both were very good. I wish we lived nearer so we could go back! Prices were reasonable too. And I love that everything they use is recyclable. read more

Dave F.

10 years ago

The best Ice Cream this side of Philli.......The sundaes are to live for.

Sweet Cow - icecream - Updated October 2026

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