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    The STIL

    4.7 (473 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chan C.

    Wow who ever thought up raspberry walnut goat cheese ice was a genius! You can get boozed up ice cream too!

    William W.

    If you compile data on the highest-rated ice cream stores across the United States, the STIL (Sweetest Things In Life) in Boise is ranked an impressive 11th overall! Now, theoretically it should be unforgettable ice cream with those ratings! But locals in Boise seem to overrate their eateries, and unfortunately STIL is no exception. Despite an average customer rating of 4.77 on all platforms, the ice cream is shockingly mediocre. It doesn't even compare to decent store-bought brands, much less the life-changing creameries throughout America's top 20. Some of the flavors are creative, and of course ice cream is always good. But the ratings for STIL are way overblown!

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    Banafsheh M.

    We tried several flavors and every single one was delicious. they have a patio and great music

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    Doreen T.

    I wasn't even craving ice cream since it was such a cold night, but when I spotted a flavor called Marky Mark and the Crunchy Brunch (hello nostalgia!), I couldn't resist getting in line. Sadly, it was sold out, so I went with the Idaho Wilderness, a lovely lavender flavor, and it totally hit the spot. Craving satisfied thanks to STIL "Sweetest Things in Life" ! Definitely a great stop if you're in the mood for something sweet.

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    Chris C.

    Ice cream is really good. They have alcoholic ice cream options and several beer options. If you can't decide there are also ice cream and beer flights (4 flavors). Service was good, staff were nice and got through the line pretty quick. There are some limited seats inside and plenty outside. Parking is mostly street parking and it's in a popular neighborhood, especially at night and on the weekend. Overall, would definitely visit again!

    Mai L.

    Cool ice cream place with lots of flavors to choose from and funny names! They even offer boozy ice cream and beer flights which is unique to an ice cream place. I got "The See me Rolling" (cinnamon roll) and "Like the Spoon" (brownie batter). The cinnamon roll had chucks of it inside of it. I liked the brownie batter a lot. We got a brookie and a sticker too.

    Mark F.

    I was guided to this ice cream shop by a local, and I just wanted to say "Thank you" random local person. I went solo the first trip. When my wife found out I went on my own, she informed me that it was already on her well-researched pre-trip list (so, we went again together). ANYWAY, this place was great. For my first trip, I had the Marky Mark and the Funky Crunch, the Bake Sale, and the Fresh Powder...all in one cup. Awesomeness. I forgot to note what I got the second time and what is pictured below, but just know that it is ALL good. Even if I said the ice cream was subpar, which I wouldn't, and it wasn't, they had two things that would make them a five regardless. One, their clever flavor combinations. You don't have to worry about going in and choosing between vanilla and chocolate. They live off the beaten path in their creations. Actually, the toughest and most fun part of the process was picking the flavors that would merge well together. Two, I am not sure if they selectively hired energetic kids behind the counter, or if working at the place just made normal kids more awesome, but we were greeted with curiosity, energy, and efficiency each of my times there. They could just go through the motions with their part-time job, but they actually elevated the whole experience. We loved our two visits here, I highly recommend this place, and see you there (the next time we are in Boise)...

    Ciege A.

    Such a cute little ice cream and beer shop! The guy working was so friendly and patient with us while we tried different flavors and decided what we wanted. I got the brownie batter and it was delicious! My son got a coconut cake batter (which was vegan), and loved it (and he's not vegan). The inside was clean and tastefully decorated -- and they had a complimentary water jug with cups out which was nice on a hot day to go with our ice cream.

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    Suzanne C.

    Super cute & hip street side ice cream eatery-it's adorable-trolley car serving up fun flavor combos-great service & ice cream was great!

    Ice cream (L-R): Night Cap, Green Belt, Cookies with Grandma, Picnic in the Park
    Jana H.

    I would go back to Boise just for The STIL! Such a great place for ice cream lovers. We came in during their happy hour time (which began at 2pm). All flights are $15 during HH, which is a great deal! The employee was super nice and patient and was not bothered that we tried multiple ice cream flavors; there were just SO many good ones to choose from! He also gave suggestions about pairings with the wines and beer we got on our flight (2 wine, 2 beer, 4 ice cream). Also a flight of ice cream and either just beer, wine, or both is an EXCELLENT concept!! The ice cream was a great consistency and all of the flavors were fantastic. We settled on their Night Cap, Green Belt, Cookies with Grandma, and Picnic in the Park. All of them were delicious, but Night Cap was our favorite (forewarning it does have alcohol in it). 10/10 would recommend!!

    Casey K.

    No wonder the STIL has been voted Boise's Best Dessert shop for 5 years in a row! I love that they have unique flavors all made from real ingredients. It doesn't get much better than that! They also have a lot of options for everyone including dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan flavors and their famous booze infused creations. They have a wide selection of wine and beer options. In addition to ice cream, they have fresh local espresso and sandwiches too.  I had two of their creations recently including the Idaho Wilderness with berry and lavender ice cream and bake sale ice cream. I loved both but the bake sale was a winner for me with the cookie dough, brownies and chocolate drizzle!  They have a beautiful shop in downtown Boise with seating inside as well as a great patio with umbrellas and different seating options. They have a great vibe and great product!

    Katie A.

    The STIL was busy on a Saturday night - but definitely worth stopping in at! Lots of fun flavors/combinations - but I'm a chocolate lover at heart and my ice cream was good! Not too sweet and perfectly chocolatey!

    Leah W.

    Man the ice cream at this place was so delicious. I am always comparing ice cream when I go out of town to my favorite place in omaha and this place rises to the ocasión. Great staff and I loved the restaurant itself. If I ever come back to Boise I will stop in again!

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    The ice cream tastes really good and it's a nice atmosphere inside!! It also has a really nice patio!

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    I would give 5 stars if they had sprinkles. What kind of ice cream place does not have sprinkles

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    I love the micro size. It's literally perfect for me and my kids. Their ice cream will forever be my favorite in town and I'm picky.

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    Ask the Community - The STIL

    Are there dairy-free options? How about gluten-free options?

    Yes they have the most incredible dairy-free and gluten-free flavors. I have never in my entire life and being gluten and dairy-free for 20 years tasted any better ice cream in the entire United States and probably abroad also. I love STIL. 💗🍦… Read more

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    Fanci Freez

    Fanci Freez

    3.4
    (249 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    It ain't Fanci, but it doesn't need to be…read more Fanci Freez, you are my go to. Need an all American drive in burger? It will tickle your fanci. Want some of the best onion rings Boise has to offer? Don't Freez, you will miss them. This is my all-time go to for a down and dirty drive in style burger. Best of the genre in the valley says this guy. The burgers are great, and the shakes are some of the best around. If you are in the downtown area and you want a burger this is a must stop. Go get you some and, as always, eat up Boise.

    This local gem has some of the best ice cream cones! But today I stopped in for a quick lunch. I…read morewent through the drive through. Was instantly greeted! Placed my order and headed to the window. The gentleman working the window was so nice! Repeated my order and got me all squared away. Asked if I wanted any sauces. Food was made and he thank me and I was on my way! For lunch I got the kids cheeseburger meal. I would love to eat a big burger but I know i would not be able to eat the other half. So the kids was the perfect size. My burger was great! The patty was seasoned. The cheese was nice and melted. The pickles were tasty! And the bun was fresh and soft! I added some ketchup to that bad boy and it was perfect. The fries were so good! They were fried golden but not too hard. They were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The fry sauce with the fries will always be my favorite! I didn't take any food pics cause I was driving but this was absolutely the perfect sized meal for me! Fanci Freeze will always be a perfect spot for cold treats and now a juicy burger!

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    Stella's Ice Cream

    Stella's Ice Cream

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    I appreciate the generosity with their scoops, a single scoop is still way too much but I can't…read morecomplain about solid portion. Flavor variety is nice, I like that there are numerous dairy free options. The seating is kind of awkward but I'm not sure what a better alternative layout would be and I know there are constraints. Their service is so on and off. I've had subpar service so much to the point where I expect it to I worked when I was a teenager and was still expected to provide solid customer service. At a coffee shop, a good number of employees were in high school and absolutely were incredible. Interactions with their employees often is short, as in their answers are short, their tone, etc. I wish a positive customer experience was emphasized more for the staff, regardless of age.

    The hype is real. Their ice cream caters to everybody if you are dairy free and all of the above…read more Their flavors are great and a good variety and just depends on your taste buds. Their portions are real big we got 3 scoops and boy oh boy were they huge. The service was ok. For it being my first time they weren't as friendly as to tasting a few samples (2 of them) before making decision. She looked a bit annoyed but that didn't stop me from enjoying my ice cream honestly. They have a few spots to sit but not that big. Just grab and go kinda situation. They do have some flavors Pints to go if you wish to grab some of those along with other goodies. The strawberry flavor I got was amazing along with cookies and crème.

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    MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe

    MJ's Italian Ice & Custard Cafe

    4.9
    (41 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Delicious treats!…read more I've been here several times now and the service and quality of ingredients are consistently great! I've tried several of their Italian ice flavors and all of them pair perfectly with the vanilla soft serve. Their dirty sodas are delicious as well! The restaurant is conveniently located right off State Street. Inside is clean with fun, bright decor. Lots of seating. There is even a quaint little back room away from the main counter with a few tables and chairs. Will definitely be back, and will definitely bring my kids here next time!

    I was out running errands in the area today. I needed a soda while I was out and about so I made my…read moreway in to grab one. I have checked their menu online before so I had a general idea of what kind of goodies they had. I was excited that I finally get to check out the place I drive by all week. I came in late afternoon so it was pretty chill. The gal behind the counter was helping someone in the drive thru window which gave me a minute to look over the menu. I also got to check out the venue while I was waiting. The little shop is so cute! I adore all the Valentines decor everywhere. After scoping out the joint, I headed back to check out the menu again. Everything on the menu looked tasty. Some of the soda combinations looked really good but I didn't know if some of the syrups they had were sugar free. So after the gal was done, I was able to get a couple questions answered. The only sugar free syrup they had was vanilla. Such a bummer since they have so many other flavors to accommodate their drink list. Doesn't give sugar free drinkers many drink options. So, I ordered a custom dirty soda of diet Dr. Pepper with sugar free vanilla and cream. I also ordered a kid's size of chocolate and vanilla swirl custard too. I am in awww at how much custard you get in a kid's size! You are truly getting your money's worth. My drink was wrapped up and I grabbed my goodies and made my way into the side room to enjoy my goodies. I had to sit in the side room to eat my treat. It was fun sitting next to the colorful wall. Whoever painted it did such a great job! My custard swirl was so good! It was creamy. Chocolate and vanilla will always be a winning combination. I ate about half and really wanted to take the rest home but I wasn't going home anytime soon. Sucked I was getting rid of it. I did take a sip of my dirty soda on my way out of the door. I didn't really taste any flavoring in it. I thought maybe the sweetness of the custard was still present on my taste buds so I waited to take another drink. My drink was disappointing. You can taste the cream in it. I don't know if the soda syrup was out but the Dr. Pepper taste was very light. I didn't really taste any of the sugar free vanilla. I did finish the soda cause I didn't want to waste it but I'll just stick to the frozen treats the next time I'm in. Happy I got to stop in today. The custard was so good! I can't wait till it gets hotter and can come here with my husband. Their shakes sound great and my husband is a sucker for a good milkshake. I have a feeling he's going to love this place. I am looking forward having the churro dessert with the custard on top time. That combination just sounds fantastic and it will be a must have the next time I'm in.

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