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The Ice Cream Lab
2521 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
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C
Review №1

What a fun experience! I took my family on a Sunday. We arrived just before a mad rush, which we appreciated. They made a custom chocolate birthday cake rolled sundae for .y daughter. She said it was delicious!

P.
Review №2

What a refreshing departure from what an average ice cream joint offers. They intertwine their gimmick into the stores aesthstic to make you feel like youre being made ice cream out of an actual laboratory. The ice cream itself has wonderful flavor and texture. Using fresh cream, flavorings, and liquid nitrogen, ice cream is made right before your eyes with your method of choice. The employees there are kind and really helpful in helping you decide what to order. I tried one or their rolled and mixed ice creams and I enjoyed each for what they offered. It was a little bit pricey, but if youre going to make going out for ice cream a treat anyways, then its worth it.

Je
Review №3

$$$$$$$$$$$7.75 for one serving of rolled ice cream...you pay for the novelty because it sure isn’t the ice cream.The cookies and cream was literally one crushed Oreo and some cream topped with a second Oreo. For $7.75.The environment feels like someone was trying too hard to throw a 90s-themed party but no one showed up. The signs on the walls are stickers and they’re not sticking well to the exposed brick. A single Colorado flag is thrown up as a way to fill the wall space.This place could probably be something great—especially for what each customer is paying. We’ll see what happens but I’d recommend you just skip it. Get double the ice cream anywhere else.

ke
Review №4

Super cool place. Get your ice cream made from scratch in several ice cold methods. Best tasting Ive cream Ive had so far!!!

Sw
Review №5

As a first time experience it was different. Standing room only, be prepared to have people step on your shoes and stand in the way so you can’t really see the preparation/rolling going on. Ya know the fun stuff?! Anyway, great ice cream, staff was friendly. Ate my ice cream in my car because there is no where to stand or sit. Which is why I gave a 4 star.. But I will be back!!!

L
Review №6

Very creative and delicious ice cream flavors. Cant wait to go back and try more!

Ge
Review №7

Very awesome to watch them make it! My first visit was very good!

Tj
Review №8

Awesome concept to make freshly made-to-order, delicious and flavorful ice cream into a craft from choices of nitrogen or old school ice slab style. Cant wait to see what other funky ideas and combinations you all come up with! 😁With the understanding that they are just starting off, Just wish it was bigger ( more space) and maybe a bit more efficiency when it comes to wait time. (Love to see it being made 😎)

Ch
Review №9

This place was awesome. It is delicious but the whole thing is an experience. So much fun and the staff was great!

Er
Review №10

This place is more than just another ice cream shop...it’s an experience! Delicious and creative creations make the Ice Cream Lab a must do for anyone looking for an awesome dessert spot. Seriously our kids are obsessed and I must admit that we are too! While the visuals are enough to make you excited about this place - the ice cream is super delicious too! Bonus: the staff here is super friendly and know how to make your stop here a party! Keep up the good work you guys.

Ho
Review №11

This was a great shop! Staff was awesome! We are from Tulsa, Ok and we loved it! Got the rootbeer float, dragons breathe and a brownie waffle bowl. My son was so mesmerized by the making of the dragons breathe. Will make ir back this way.

DA
Review №12

The staff was great and ice cream was delicious! The music could be turned down a bit and once they get chairs it will be really nice to sit in there!

re
Review №13

Very cool! My first time having rolled ice cream and it was delicious. The staff was fun and very nice. Im looking forward to my next visit.

Da
Review №14

Super nice staff! The rolls ice cream is bomb! We got Matcha and Birthday cake.

El
Review №15

Friendly, very helpful to first time customers. The strawberry ice cream was TO DIE FOR!!100% recommend and will 100% be returning!We live in Pueblo and it is my daughters new favorite ice cream!

Br
Review №16

Most amazing ice cream made with nitrogen. Wonderful staff. But really, the best ice cream you can have. You must try it! Looks like they are rebranding to The Ice Cream Lab.

Gr
Review №17

Loved this place! William was awesome and made us feel like V.I.Ps for our first time going and they will have life long customers thanks to the experience!

Mi
Review №18

I absolutely love this place! The staff is always so amazingly friendly - they always put on a good show as they prepare these awesome desserts. Nothing beats the super-fresh taste of nitro ice cream. We had the chocolate covered strawberry nitro and the birthday cake rolled and both were delicious! Do yourself a favor and check em out!

Ki
Review №19

If I could give more stars I would. Coolest! Place! Ever! Super friendly employees! And Delicious!!!!!

ry
Review №20

Very friendly staff and icecream was top quality. It was as if I were eating it straight from the cow.

s
Review №21

The Ice Cream Lab is a must have when in the area. I have had rolled ice cream before but nothing like this. Their presentation is absolutely amazing and the owner is a great guy. I wish I had gotten more pictures to really show their work. They do not just make the ice cream give it to you, each flavor has its own unique look and presentation. Then on top of that they have ceral infused with nitrogen. That is just a completely unique experience with food that can not be explained in words and is a Must try. I highly reccomend you must stop by here if in the area or anywhere nearby as it is definitely worth going out of your way to visit here.

Ye
Review №22

Soo worth the wait in line . Ice cream was just amazing!!

fa
Review №23

We loved it! The nitrogen stuff was so cool.

cl
Review №24

What a fun place! The staff is really nice and explained everything really well. The ice cream was amazing. The kids loved watching them make the ice cream with the nitrogen! Portions are huge and prices are descent! A definate must see!

An
Review №25

Really fun and unique place! Staff were very friendly, and we all loved what we got. Well definitely be going back 😊

Cr
Review №26

The service and people are amazing, Im glad I came here with my family, and the ice cream is amazing

Jo
Review №27

Super awesome atmosphere and super tasty treats. Definitely a must try if youve never had rolled ice cream!

Re
Review №28

Awesome place. Was visiting from Virginia and glad we were able to stop here for an awesome experience.

Te
Review №29

Enjoyed the experience and the icecream. Would go again and recommend to others.

Br
Review №30

Worth the wait! We got the rolled ice cream smores sundae and it was perfect to share. 😁

ma
Review №31

What a cool idea! ! Yummy rolled ice cream and the staff was awesome and friendly! Im definitely coming back again.

El
Review №32

The rolled pistachio icecream was to die for! Long line but very entertaining wait...

Br
Review №33

Awesome service, great tasting-fun to watch- ice cream. Our order got mixed up but they made it right and let us keep the wrong ice cream too. Asked us to come back soon! So friendly!

ER
Review №34

This is my all time favorite ice cream place! The work they put into each flavor to make it fun and unique is stunning and its always a delight seeing what they will make! But in addition to having a great product (if you havent had rolled ice cream your missing out), the customer service is to die for. If youve been in before, they will probably recognize you. If they do something at all wrong, they will not only replace it but double the size you get. If the goal of a business is to make their customers feel special, they hit it in spades.

Je
Review №35

Awesome customer service! We were on vacation in the Colorado Springs area & my daughter wanted to try rolled ice cream. We are so glad we found this place, it was fun to watch them make the ice cream. This was our first experience with rolled ice cream & loved it. We even got to try the dragon breath, had fun with them. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely stop again. Thank you for an awesome experience m.

Ol
Review №36

They are a uinque ice cream shop in Old Colorado City. I like their menu, it is busy looking, but the employees are all nice and help first timers. It is a little on the pricy side, but worth the money. My son had dragons breath cereal and I had the nitro cream cookies and cream and my brother had Smores ice cream rolled. It was so delicious. Im not sure if they have any vegan options, but next time I go Ill look. This ice cream shop is one youll have experience for yourself. Its really neat to see the nitro mix with ice cream!

Ka
Review №37

I’ve been once before. And didn’t have such great service. I went today. And besides the wait, which is understandable. My daughter, wife, & myself highly enjoyed our ice cream. Quick making process. Delicious. And price is great! So this review is my new review on the business. And will keep going to the ice cream lab further in the future. Thank you for your great business .

Qu
Review №38

The customer service and the process of making the ice cream was amazing!! I will definitely revisit this location and recommend it to others. Kids will definitely love it. Adults will feel like a kid again; the old school music helps too. Yes!!

Cr
Review №39

Interesting, different, and quite good. I would give 5 stars, but it took over an hour to get our ice cream. Maybe Im just impatient. Seems to get plenty of business, so maybe theyll be able to move into a bigger place in the future. Definitely worth the money, but be advised, you wont be able to get in and out quickly so plan some time.

Da
Review №40

The dragons breath is awesome! I always stop by for the shakes.

Br
Review №41

Great ice cream and great service. It takes a while to get through the line. However, you have to take into account that the staff have to measure everything and make it fresh, on the spot. Thats a lot of stuff to remember. The owner was really nice and the family loved it. Highly recommended!

Re
Review №42

Great place and wonderful ice cream. I was even more happy seeing them take great care of a disabled veteran. I will definitely be a return customer. That kind of service wins over my business. Thank you for being awesome!

Mr
Review №43

The ice cream here IS amazing! The staff was so friendly and helpful for our first visit! The gentleman making the ice cream was so kind to myself and my children. My kids are already begging to go back. The price was spot on for the quality ice cream and service provided! We will definitely be returning!

Ja
Review №44

If you want to try AMAZING ice cream, served in a way you’ve never seen, this is the spot! Today was a first time experience and I’ll be going back Sunday for my sisters birthday. Amazing customer service and really cool process. The employees will explain the entire thing to you and answer any questions you may have. Clean, fun and a super sweet location on the west side. Can’t wait to go back!

Mi
Review №45

The service here was awesome! The two men that helped me and my family were super nice and even recommended their best and most popular flavors since we were new customers. The s’mores and birthday cake flavors are delicious! Plus, visually, the ice cream looks great to eat. There is also the liquid nitrogen cereal that is pretty cool. Check this place out because it is definitely worth your time!

Sh
Review №46

This is my new favorite place! The owners are so nice and have great customer service, the atmosphere is fun and inviting, and the ice cream is DELICIOUS. You definitely have to try the Dragons Breath at least once, its so cool! My favorite thing by far though is the rolled ice cream, its so cool watching them make it and it always comes out looking pretty and tasting amazing! I definitely recommend this neat little creamy!! ❤

De
Review №47

This place is awesome! When you walk in the door the environment is fun, I felt like I was in a mad scientists lab! William made our treats and he was so very friendly! Next time Im in the area I will definitely be back! 😁

Be
Review №48

Took the kids to get a special ice cream treat. We tried the rolled and the nitro ice creams. They were so good! The kids were so excited to see their ice cream being made in front of them. The dragon breath was a hit with the kids. We are coming back again for sure!

Eu
Review №49

Absolutely delicious!

Je
Review №50

Absolutely awesome! Fantastic atmosphere, excellent music, & the staff is professional, engaging, polite, helpful, and excellent at what they do. The experience alone is amazing, and the ice cream is even better! We had rolled ice cream, nitro scoop, and a shake. All were delicious and beautifully prepared and presented! If you go when they are busy, it is worth the wait! And, they work hard to make sure everyone has a fun and unique experience!

Ed
Review №51

Excellent service and excellent ice cream. The people were super nice and even gave us free dragons breath for stopping by. Cant recommend enough!

ni
Review №52

Friendly staff, fun ice cream. Had the dragons breath.

Vi
Review №53

We went by tonight as part of the birthday celebration for Luis & me.Anastasia, Lex & William were truly wonderful.While the Ice cream & dragons breath was amazing their fabulous personalities and kindness really made the experience something to remember!❤️❤️❤️

D
Review №54

When it comes to ice cream, this is the only place that my self and my family go! They know us by name, always greet us with a smile, and their ice cream is delicious right down to the chocolate covered strawberries. They make it right in front of you, and The Taste is out of this world as well as the presentation of watching it what happened right before your eyes

El
Review №55

It was fun overall, and the ice cream was innovative and pretty tasty. It is most definitely NOT a quick stop though, due to the nature of the place -- making ice cream in front of you isnt instantaneous, after all. While its very Instagram-able, there are also other places nearby if youre wanting something tastier. Still a very good experience.

Jo
Review №56

Great ending to a great day. The line was long but moving , watching them make all the great deserts was a show on its own. I had Birthday Cake hand rolled , Awesome

Ja
Review №57

William was awesome! Super friendly, very informative, highly knowledgeable in his area of expertise... ICE CREAM!!! He invited us in and showed my son and I, his world. He made us different kinds of ice cream treats and explained the process for both. He got a little line built up behind us, but never made us feel rushed or as if we were a bother. The fresh cream made into dessert right before your eyes makes the whole experience even better. Super fun environment and a great place to just happen upon. Come to the Ice Cream Lab!!!!

Me
Review №58

The atmosphere is great and staff were great but the ice cream was over priced and really didn’t taste all that great. My son and I both got the rolled ice cream that i believe was called brownie explosion and it really just tasted like chocolate I didn’t taste one bit of brownie. They use 1 1/2 of a small store bought brownie bite . . . YUCK! My husband got a banana one that was great but i still can’t justify over twenty dollars for, four ice creams. It was our first and last visit.

TJ
Review №59

Busy is an understatement they for sure need a bigger space. Music a little bit loud. For older crowd probably. But overall awesome ice cream, and positive atmosphere. Definitely a family day out on a Sunday afternoon in old Colorado City.

As
Review №60

I went to the Ice Cream Lab for the first time a few days ago and it definitely gets a lot of business but amazing ice cream. The lady that rang us out was very friendly and so was everyone else. Thank you ice cream lab for a great experience. 😊

An
Review №61

I have loved this place since it was Sweets 🍭 and Treats locates in the mall. The customer service is beyond reproach and the ice cream quality is like no other. My son loves the Dragons 🐉 Breath and I tried the Cookie 🍪 Monster the last time I went and I was drooling over how delicious 🤤 it was!! I give this place 10 starts if I could!

Ma
Review №62

I’ve been following The Ice Cream Lab since they were Sweets&Treats. Their owners are amazingly sweet and customer service oriented. I’ve never seen anyone leave unhappy. They’ve brought an amazing family experience to the Springs that really anyone can enjoy. I’ll be a supporter forever.

Ka
Review №63

This place is never open. Went today at 3pm closed .. went back at 6:45 and they were closing to have family time and some lady came out and was rude and said we are only one location and can’t please everyone. I get it. Family time is important but come on this is a business and isn’t run like one. Google says open 2-8 pm and this is not the first time I have stopped by after 2pm and this place is closedGlad I found “ I Cool” off academy.. Same style of ice cream (this style is known as Thai ice cream style) and are open 12:30-9:30pm and has amazing ice cream.. great website reviews and are less expensive..

Ni
Review №64

Best ice cream Ive ever had! The staff is very friendly and Anastasia is really the best! Love the new hair do also girl! The new remodel just made that atmosphere that much better! Love the marshmello speaker too! You guys are the best!

Ch
Review №65

Walked in at 8:02 on a Friday night with people eating in the restaurant and more people waiting in line, only to be told that they were closed. I’m not sure what sort of sense it makes to close a dessert restaurant at 8:00pm on a weekend, but don’t be surprised when a place that won’t take money from customers who want to pay isn’t open any longer.Edited: operator is unapologetic/ rude about the closing time. You’re going to need to get there in their six hour window of being open if you’re going to eat there.Which I would do quickly if you’re interested, a place being run like this won’t be open for too long...

An
Review №66

Good vibes & positive energy! Sweetest & most enthusiastic staff! Incredibly welcoming and awesome customer service, as it was my friends birthday and they did such a beautiful job to make it a one of a kind experience for us!! As vacationers, we want to recommend this tasty lab to everyone!

Al
Review №67

Very friendly and takes time to explain the Menu! Awesome presentation making the ice cream right in front of you! Higher prices but worth it. Ice cream sundae and Nitro ice creams are big enough to share. Will Definitely come back to this place!

Je
Review №68

What an awesome place! Great ice cream with a exceptional attention to detail! Staff was very nice and so much fun to watch making the ice cream.

Ai
Review №69

My family and I absolutely love this ice cream shop! By far, the best in town! The staff is so friendly! They have a great variety of items to choose from and them making your treat is always entertaining! You wont regret stopping in for a treat; bring the whole family!

Ch
Review №70

This place is pretty awesome. Took our kids here and was not disappointed. So many flavors and theyre so friendly. Cant wait to come back and try all of their flavors.

An
Review №71

Each time Ive been there the staff has been so kind and so upbeat! Every time I go in I bring a new friend. I just love how the ice cream is made 100% fresh from plain cream and right in front of your eyes. There are no secrets about whats going into your ice cream

Hi
Review №72

Amazing experience! Energetic people who make this entire concept so memorable and fun! Must try in OCC!Pls note: you will have to wait in-line: I think it’s by design, so that you can see the preparation method of others in front of you which elevates your excitement and also your appetite :) So rather than cribbing, that why don’t they have more machines and people, just enjoy the music and relish the child inside you for a while!

Je
Review №73

Hands down the best family ice cream experience in Colorado! Top notch quality, endless selections, and great customer service keep us coming back! Staff is informative, friendly, and most importantly FUN! Do yourself a FLAVOR and check them out!

pa
Review №74

The ice cream was really good but the dragon breath item is a complete and total rip off. 7 dollar frozen cereal. This was a really big let down and dont know if Id return.UPDATE. The owners did reach out to try to resolve the issue. I always appreciate good customer service like that so I will give them another chance and get an ice cream next time of 🍦

Fe
Review №75

With out a doubt some of the best ice cream in Colorado Springs and Old Colorado city this was our first time visiting for Ice cream. It is an experience to watch the creations being made and to watch the creation that you will soon consume. All I can say is amazing. The owners were super friendly and enjoy what they are doing. Which is making amazing ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the cotton candy shake and the wife had the smores rolled ice cream. [ it came with a real roasted marshmallow on top ] If you ever wanted to step away from standard ice cream this is the place. Do your self and your ice cream senses a favor and Go Go Go here

Sa
Review №76

The wait (about 25 minutes) was worth it. Delicious works of art. I would suggest the staff work more efficiently together, and wear aprons. Also, gloves for handling food items should be changed after handling money. Otherwise, its a cool concept and my kid loved the Cotton Candy Nitro Cream! 🍨

Ch
Review №77

We found this a few weeks ago, and have been back every week since. Watching the ice cream get made is a real experience in and of itself. Then, the result is the tastiest, creamiest ice cream you have ever experienced. Go to this place before it gets absolutely huge and the line is out the door. You wont regret it.

Je
Review №78

The rolled ice cream was amazing. The whole experience was super fun between watching the fresh ice cream creations being made and the super friendly owners. We brought in 8 curious kids and they answered all their questions and showed them how it all worked. Definitely a great place for families!!

Ha
Review №79

The most fun ice cream experience Ive ever had! The employees were super nice and helpful. The ice cream tastes wonderful, and they have the smoothest shakes my husband and I have ever had. Love it!!

me
Review №80

This ice cream is AMAZING and the staff are very nice! We came from Oklahoma just to try this while on vacation. And it did not disappoint! We had the rolled ice cream, the dragon breath, a milkshake and ice cream in a waffle bowl! Awesome!

Ha
Review №81

Absolutely amazing! Everyone there was so friendly! We had a great time and they explained all the different ice creams so well! We eve got a free ice cream! They all were so nice!

Sa
Review №82

Frozen crunch berries are a wonderful experience. Awesome service. Decently priced. Large servings. Fun atmosphere for kids. Play awesome music.

Er
Review №83

More than an experience! Customer service is exceptional. The process is fun to watch. Its a fairly new business, only reason for 4 star is a little lack of organization with wait times. But still worth it!

Ma
Review №84

We had a great experience! William made it a lot of fun for the kids and made it exciting. He also went above and beyond when our daughter spilled ice cream on herself, he walked our way to give us napkins before I even had a chance to react. It was delicious too, we will definitely be back!

An
Review №85

This is now called Ice Cream Lab. Tasty ice cream and lots of fun. Ice cream made in front of you using liquid nitrogen. Super friendly staff and unique creations. I enjoyed it as much as my kids!

Jo
Review №86

A1 level service!!! The place had a line out the door when we came by. They sped through every person to keep the line moving but never made anyone feel “rushed through” or anything. They make sure you still get the “experience” weather it’s the rolled ice cream or whatever other option you choose. Dragons breath was also a shocking delight! The owner Anastasia and the new homie William have phenomenal customer service too!!! Thanks for all the good vibes!

Ra
Review №87

Thank you guys for bringing such an amazing experience for kids and adults to Colorado! Love this place and definitely recommend !! Keep the great work! We will definitely be returning !

Sa
Review №88

Love this place! Been a few times and everything is always super yummy. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. Definitely check this place out!

CC
Review №89

Ice cream was decent but the experience was cool. It was neat to watch them create and decorate the ice cream. The ice cream was a little watery and did not have a lot of flavor. The toppings make up for that.

Br
Review №90

Very neat place and very reasonably priced. Got a lot of ice cream for what we paid and the staff is really friendly. Definitely recommend this place to everyone. If you live in Colorado Springs come on down and visit these people.

Ji
Review №91

Great ice cream and even better service. The lab technicians make the best ice cream. Neat concept better then your typical scoop of ice cream.

Je
Review №92

They go the extra mile to have fun and show you how its all made. Its really kid friendly and entertaining.

Ma
Review №93

For real an awesome situation to involve yourself in. There doesnt seem to be anything that can go wrong besides this place being closed. Get you some, find your little happy place and then come back again.

Al
Review №94

Great experience! They make it all in front of you, really cool you watch! Very friendly and energetic staff.

Li
Review №95

The BEST! Especially when there is no line. The first time I came in, the employees explained everything to me and were so nice.

Da
Review №96

Absolutely worth every penny!! Place is great!! Amazing staff, fun environment. Will definitely be returning soon.

Bi
Review №97

Awesome!!

Hu
Review №98

The ice cream is delicious and has a creamy texture unlike anyone elses ice cream. On top of that, its entertaining to see how they roll the ice cream and use the liquid nitrogen. Plus it has a cool science like theme. This is definitely my new favorite place to get a dessert.

Ch
Review №99

So cool!!! The people making the Ice cream were so nice. Kids love the whole process

Br
Review №100

First time and intro from staff to the process was welcoming and thorough. Appreciate the service and the ice cream!

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:2521 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States
  • Site:http://www.theicecreamlab.com/
  • Phone:+1 719-460-0833
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Dessert shop
  • Entertainer
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:2:30–8PM
  • Thursday:2:30–8PM
  • Friday:2:30–8PM
  • Saturday:2:30–8PM
  • Sunday:2–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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