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    4.2 (151 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Blackberry crumble
    Aisha H.

    We discovered this chain in Texas two years ago and fell in love so knowing we have one in Columbia off course we had to check it out. And when the kids do good in school what better way to reward them on a Friday night than checking out a new ice cream spot. We came here Friday night and were greeted immediately, at the time there was only one guy working but amazing customer service. My kids both got an ice cream cookie sandwich while I got a half cookie sandwich basically just one cookie and a scoop. The cookies are thin but taste amazing and they even warm them up for you. They have a nice unique flavor of ice cream as well, you can even add toppings which the kiddos loved. There's plenty of room inside to grab a seat. As soon as we sat down another worker showed up and they did get quite the rush but both workers did a great job of getting the line down.

    Hot Fudge Sundae w/ a Brownie
    Jason L.

    This is exactly what I needed out of a dessert place. I don't normally get dessert but this was worth it. The server (?) was very patient with me in figuring out what I wanted. They even proactively offered out samples which was very kind of them. The place was small on the inside but there were more than enough seats to accommodate at least four small groups of people. I also have no complaints about cleanliness.

    Krystal V.

    The cookies here are so delicious and getting the option to have ice cream in the mix is perfect! This spot is on five points which is a hit spot! The service was great as well! Very trending spot for both families and friends!

    Rachil F.

    Decided to come here for ice cream after a LONG day at the ball fields. Staff was super nice and helpful. Asked about food allergies immediately. Which I really appreciated. Will definitely be back.

    Aliza W.

    So I got a confetti cookie with plain vanilla with sprinkles as a cookie sandwich. It was alright. I also got it hot pressed. I expected the cookies to be warm but it wasn't. The cookies was not soft and was basically a hard cookie with some ice cream. The ice cream it self tasted very nice. I just feel the cookie had been sitting out and got hard like they didn't taste fresh. Like it is expected to be a little hard from the ice cream. However it tasted like it was already hard to begin with. The staff was still pretty nice and they moved very fast to each person. Which was nice. If you would like to try this it is a cool concept, those are just my opinions with what I got the other day. I was very excited to try this so I was disappointed to have that experience.

    Vegan ice cream sandwich: 2 Vegan Fudgy Brownie Cookies (Gluten Free) with vegan chocolate chip ice cream.
    Charity T.

    Cute little ice cream shop in the five points area of downtown Columbia. Was looking for vegan desserts and saw Baked Bear come up. Went around 9p Friday night. Place was packed. Young college vibe (but makes sense consider considering the location). Only a few tables for sitting. Picked the vegan ice cream sandwich. There were 2 cookies that I could have chosen (chocolate chip, and a fudgy chocolate brownie cookie). Instead of choosing one of each, I only chose the fudgy chocolate brownie cookies as the only vegan ice cream option was a vanilla chocolate chip and I was in the mood for something very chocolatey. As far as vegan cookies go it did not disappoint, especially considering it was also gluten-free which at times I find those lacking. The ice cream itself was decent. I've had better but I've had worse. The cookie together was very tasty but overly filling. I probably could have done with half of the portion. My cookie sandwich was about nine dollars. I filled that was decently priced for what I got. I definitely go back if I was in this area and looking for that kind of dessert again.

    Cookies and cream cookie with salted Carmel ice cream after a 10 yr old crushed it up! Haha
    Kevin H.

    The kid behind the counter was helpful explaining how this place works. It's kind of like ordering a sub at subway. You tell him what you want and he walks down the line creating it. There is indoor seating but not a lot. Is s small ice cream shop. We got chocolate cookie with mud pie ice cream, cookie and cream ice cream cookie with salted caramel ice cream, and a root beer float. Ot was a bunch of sugar so it was good. I wouldn't say it exceptional. It's ice cream. Just ice cream.

    S'more's ice cream
    Charlotte C.

    Absolutely delicious ice cream and fantastic staff. Love this place. It is definitely a cola staple

    Bear butter ice cream
    Jeffrey J.

    I went to The Baked Bear in downtown Columbia with my family to enjoy a cup of ice cream. The Baked Bear is a small place located adjacent from the University of South Carolina it has a couple of parking spaces out front. The facility is very clean and has a bathroom. The staff members were very nice and welcoming.  The Baked Bear offers a wide variety of ice cream flavors and they are not the usual flavors. Bear Butter, BlackBerry Crumble, Butter Brittle Cake, Caramel Pretzel Fudge, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Dough,Dark Chocolate, Mint Chip, Mud Pie, Old Fashioned Vanilla, Toasted S'mores, and Vegan Vanilla. For a single scoop in a cup or cone is $4. 50(it is a dissent size scoop) double is $6.50 and Packed $9.00 and if you want a waffle cone that is 75 cents extra. Also if you want to ad old topping it is an each 50 cents for each topping. My family got the Bear Butter and it was delicious; I would definitely recommend trying.  The Baked Bear also offers cookies, brownies, and ice cream sandwiches. For a regular cookie sandwich is $5.95,combo (cookie and brownie) is $6.50, brownie sandwich $6.95, and Vegan sandwich $6.95.  At the Baked Bear they also have unusual flaw cookies. If you want one cookie alone it is $1.50 (they are big cookies), 6-$8, and 12-$16 and brownies are $2.00 each. Some other random items on the menu are hot fudge sundae $6.50, Root beer float $5.50, and a bear bowl (brownie/cookie bowl with one scoop of icecream) $7.95. The flavor cookies they have are: Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream,Cookie Monster, Funfetti,Gooey Butter Cookie, Nutella Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, Whitw Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Vegan Chocolate Chip (extra 50 cents), and Vegan fudgy brownie cookie (extra 50 cents). For the cookie sandwich you don't have to get the same cookie for the top and bottom, you could mix and mix, if you want to.  I would definitely recommend going to The Baked Bear, because I will be definitely going back with my family.

    Single mint chip in a waffle cone.
    Karen C.

    Had to stop for some ice cream after a day at the museums. My son got the mint chip in a waffle cone and omg it was huge. We got him the single and it honestly must have been at least 4 scoops. He couldn't even finish it. The single was $5 and we paid extra for the waffle cone. I think $1.00. We decided to come here because they offered vegan ice cream as well. I had a single of the vegan chocolate chunk and it was delicious. Again a very generous "single". I was delighted they offered two kinds of vegan ice cream flavors. My husband had the butter brittle cake flavor in a waffle cone and it was also delicious.

    Kenya J.

    Having date night with my husband was made even better with this dessert. When I think of an ice cream sandwich, I remember the chocolate wafers with vanilla ice cream. These sandwiches have surpassed my expectations. We took them to go, so we didn't get them hot pressed like the girl behind the counter suggested. By the time I finished, I wish I would've gotten another. Military discount are accepted and I'll definitely return and get two for myself.

    Olivia M.

    This is such a cute little place ! I love the decor of blue ! Nice photo ops. The cashier was super nice and helpful ! My friends really enjoyed their ice cream but felt the cookies coulda been softer. Overall cool experience

    Yunhea K.

    I have ordered from them a few times but this was my first time going inside. I'm not sure why but I thought they were in the Vista unless they moved but I do like that they're closer. It's really cute inside, typical ice cream shop vibes. The options and menu was a lot so the guy working was so helpful in explaining the process, flavors, options etc. Although they are known for their ice cream sandwiches, i personally don't like my cookies and ice cream together. My friend and I ordered 6 cookies for $11 and we got a cup of ice cream $5. Toppings are 75 cents. Yall...the gooey butter cake cookie is so good. It's buttery soft and chewy and it just melts in your mouth. I didn't get a photo but I promise you won't be disappointed. I think the star of the show was the ice cream which was brown brittle cake (sorry if I got that wrong) but omg it's to die for. It's vanilla ice cream with brittle and caramel so it has the perfect flavor and texture. I definitely give them a 10.

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    Delicious ice cream and friendly service. Nice location downtown. Wish I had tried the cookie sandwich.

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    Do you have any dairy free or vegan ice cream?

    Yes, we have an Oat-milk Vanilla vegan/GF ice cream available to order.

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    I came in today with my kids and had the best experience. the young lady was sweet and explained…read moreeverything. we can't wait to go back this summer.

    My sister took me to Morelia because she thought it would be fun to experience. She had visited…read moreduring their grand opening 1.5 years ago and thought it was a really fun place. The big factor for her was that it was a dessert that was clean and she could get a dessert that didn't make her feel terrible afterwards! We were welcomed by the friendliest gentleman, who turned out to be the owner! He explained all of the different bar options to us and allowed us time to pick. My sister told me she had the pistachio and loved it, so I just had to get it since it was likely my only time visiting. I chose to dip it in dark chocolate and coat with chopped pistachios. The bar had the consistency of a fudgesicle and the toppings were just the right amount to add a crunch. The bar itself was not overly sweet which made it very delightful. My sister tried the plain coffee and said it was very good and not overly sweet. Her mother in law got the Raspberry dipped in dark chocolate and coated with chopped almonds. The store itself is very clean and the artwork is captivating. There's a little wall for photo ops as well. There's also one bathroom available in the back. I spoke to the owner and he was very friendly. We connected over Columbus, OH as he works for a company there and I live there. I hope I've convinced him to open a store in Columbus because I think it would do really well! You can tell he takes great pride in his store and truly enjoys this venture. The attention to detail as he dips the bars caught my eye - it truly is a work of art. It would be easy to just dip and dunk and serve but he drizzles the tray, dips to create angles, carefully adds toppings, then drizzles more to top it off. Definitely work a visit!

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    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

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    Rita's is still number one on Mrs. K's custard list, and we've sampled plenty. This was a quick…read moredetour, and we lucked into a metered spot right out front. Easy. She went for chocolate with their version of Heath bar crunch, and I ordered vanilla with peanut butter cups. Both were excellent, and the small size was exactly right. Honestly, Rita's stands strong enough on its own that it doesn't need a topping and we'll get plain next time. This location is a small kiosk with a couple of umbrella-covered tables and no dining room. [Round number review 1400 in South Carolina - 275 of 2026 - 25464 overall]

    After our memorable debacle at Cola's, my friends and I decided to salvage the evening with a walk…read morearound downtown Columbia as the rain had let up quite a bit. Thankfully, that walk led us to Rita's. This was my first ever visit to a Rita's and as someone who loves Italian ice, I was pleasantly surprised. Since I was in the South, I figured it was only fitting to order the Georgia Peach Italian Ice. Was it life changing? No, not really. But, was it refreshing and flavorful? Absolutely. The location was busy, with a line, but it moved efficiently and the staff kept things moving. They were very friendly, too! Always love good customer service!!! I have to admit, I was a little shocked by the prices, but judging by the crowd, Rita's seems to have a loyal following. Overall, it was a sweet ending to an otherwise mixed evening and I would definitely get a sweet frozen treat from Rita's in the future!

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