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    Vanilla Bean Creamery

    4.8 (86 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ice Cream Flight!
    Kristen Joy L.

    O. M. G. Two words (or is it 3??) ... ICE CREAM FLIGHTS!!! I've NEVER seen this before. You choose 4 flavors and get a scoop of each in a cup along a wooden "flight" board. The gal scooping the ice cream was so cute when she asked if we wanted one spoon or two and I shot back (rather quickly), "Oh, one. That's MINE." And yes, I ate it all. Myself. ‍ Since all I'd had was a burger (no sides, no extras) at The Flippin' Cow (see my review on that) I was still hungry and well, my mamma raised me with the belief that ice cream can be a meal in itself (IYKYK) so I had no shame eating it all. The Amish Peanut Butter... OMG. Mixed with the dark chocolate which tasted like frozen fudge... was probably my favorite. If I get to go there again I'll for sure get those two mixed together! The salted caramel was tasty as well and the Elk Tracks (Moose Tracks) was probably the better "tracks" ice cream I've ever had. Definitely better than Hershey's Premium. Everything is homemade and it shows. The menu is extensive and they have freezers with pints & quarts to go in case you didn't get enough with a flight. Hubs also had a flight & agreed with me on the peanut butter & chocolate blend thing... the salted caramel was a bit too rich/sweet for him and he also got Peanut Butter Oreo (definitely NOT gluten-free) and said it was delicious, but it was also a bit rich for him so he didn't finish it either. To be fair though, he also ate his entire meal at The Flippin' Cow so he wasn't super hungry when we got here anyway. ‍ (I believe there's ALWAYS room for ice cream!) Definitely a comfortable place to sit & eat in and a fun ice cream shop!

    I went to vanilla bean today just to get some ice cream because it's my favorite thing to eat as a snack and when I walked in, I didn't get a greeting by the owner at all and she was the one that took my order They looked at me weird and it kind of made me feel weird. when I was being served, I didn't get any eye contact. It was just what do you want? I felt like spending my money there wasn't justifiable, especially for the price of the ice cream. I don't know if it was my race or the way I looked. Because I went multiple times and I never felt comfortable there,I only go just because I like ice cream I feel like they should be nicer to other people coming in even if there isn't a lot of people they should make people feel happy and welcoming no matter.

    Lots of space and open just the right hours!!
    Tim R.

    The ice cream is amazing. Fresh and delicious flavors. The staff is friendly and they have options to take home prepackaged. Very quiet place! Lots of seats!!

    Triple chocolate brownie

    Excellent ice cream, excellent service. Oatmeal Pie, pistachio, and triple chocolate brownie were our favorites.

    2 scoop cone? Strawberry and Amish peanut butter
    Kristin H.

    Amazing! They make all of their own ice cream, every one of them and the 4 different flavors that we had were so good! On Main Street Elkhart, cute corner location - clean & modern space. It felt comfortable and inviting. Happy to see it busy on a weekday evening. Friendly and fast service. Can't wait to go back for an ice cream date! 8-19-2020 I've been here four times now and each time I finish I say it's the best ice cream I've ever had. Lemon is the bomb!! Flavor of the week this week was salted Carmel peanut butter- omg soo good!

    A bunch of weirdos with ice cream
    Josh D.

    It doesn't matter if this place has five customers or 50 they are efficient! very clean, very friendly, and fantastic ice cream! Their staff is always very friendly and has excellent customer service. Don't chance it anywhere else and just go to vanilla Bean creamery!

    Ice cream waffle cone
    Dylan S.

    This place was amazing!!! Used to live in the area and came back home to visit for the holidays. Heard this place was "all the rage". THE HYPE WAS REAL! Awesome cream!

    pistachio, pb oreo, and coffee
    Nicole C.

    Quite literally the best ice cream I've ever eaten, except MAYBE a toss-up with MSU's Dairy Store. Lusciously creamy and well-churned, with great flavor and excellent selections. Don't miss the freshly made waffle cones, which have an intoxicating gentle cinnamon touch that is absolutely delicious. We took home a homemade ice cream cake for my husband's birthday as well and it was killer. Prices are so reasonable for this premium product, too. I will absolutely go eat this ice cream in the dead of Michiana winter.

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    Love the ice cream and customer service is outstanding. Always offering samples if I'm unsure and with a smile.

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    Excellent place on Main Street. Delicious ice cream and nice hangout spot. Great service too!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly employees lots of good ice cream flavors to choose from...my favorite was Toasted Coconut definitely creamy perfection

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    3 years ago

    Ice cream here is so good! Lots of flavors to choose from. Personal favorite is the peanut butter chocolate!

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    Amazing ice cream! Birthday cake batter can't go wrong with it! Nice little place downtown! The staff always seem happy!

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    The ice-cream was very good and prices was reasonable compared to others. The service was great and ambiance peace an quite.

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    Best ice cream I've ever had!!! Dozens of flavors, large servings. Fast and friendly service.

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    5 years ago

    Delicious! Nice variety of dairy free options too. Definitely check it out if you are in town!

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    4 years ago

    It's amazing ice cream, warm brownies and cookies to have with your ice cream, and a clean and cute environment!!

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