I had the pleasure of going to this place last night with my son, for the first time ever, and it was an amazing experience! The rolled ice cream and all the toppings you want were superb. But what really sets this place apart from not only any other ice cream shop, but really any service industry were the owners (sorry I forgot your names). They truly made it an individual experience for each guest. They love what they do. They love their shop and everything that they serve. The owners went above and beyond to make us feel at home. I would definitely go to Urban Ice again and again and again! Thank you for you hospitality!
My first experience here was amazing! The staffs were very friendly and welcoming. I didn’t know what to get in the beginning and they introduced me to my favorite type of ice cream—the fruity ones. I got strawberry and mango with pineapple in it I believe. They used real mango fruits and I could taste it in every bites of sweetness I took. There’s bunch of flavors and ice cream. Highly recommend it if you are looking for something sweet and different.
The perfect spot for your late night sweet tooth! Within walking distance for most late night venues. The rolled ice cream sand milkshakes are either plant-based or milk based. Desert crepes are incredible. Welcoming atmosphere with friendly ownership. The menu is simple yet full of choices for wonderful flavor combinations. Very highly recommended!
It was my first visit to UrbanIce. They have every flavor in vegan options. Mona went above and beyond in taking her time recommending flavors and options. Tatiana prepared my ice cream and did an amazing job. We had a nice conversation while she was preparing it as well! I definitely found my new favorite ice cream shop and I will definitely be back again!
I hate to be the one that comes on here to give a business a bad rating but I felt compelled after tonight. So the last couple of times that Ive come into the store to buy ice cream customer service has been less than great. I ordered ahead online for ice cream for my wife and I and came into the store to pick up my order, and there was no one to be found. I waited for about 10 mins before an employee emerged from the back (only because the phone had rang). There was also another customer behind me. The employee talked on the phone about how they had all the time in the world to work on homework instead of actually doing what she was supposed to do. After the employee finished their discussion on the phone, they then asked what they could do for me. I informed them that there was a pick-up order in my name. She got it and brought it back to me. Unfortunately, when I got home, the crepe portion of my order was MIA. After this and a previous incident where my order was completely ignored and had to wait 30 mins to get it, I decided to just stay home and write this review instead. I just moved here to the Norfolk area and was looking for a go to ice cream shop for my family and I, but that search continues. So, the two star rating I gave is: ONE star for creativity, and another for the overall taste of the ice cream, customer service needs some help.
This place is great!!! The workers are extremely nice,display excellent customer service and, give great recommendations! Although I did takeout, the atmosphere is great and seems like a nice place to hangout with friends or family. I got a French toast crepe with strawberries and condensed milk. It was so good and I really enjoyed it. I would just be wary though about how much you put on your crepe and just the prices overall here. Things can add up quickly!
The staff is super friendly! But be aware, they offer the crepe and don’t really tell you how much more you gotta pay for it, my brother in law ended up paying like $27 bucks for two ice creams with crepes, mine on the other hand was only $8 dollars with a cone which was fair for the size of ice cream you get and the unlimited toppings! The ferrero one was delicious! The strawberry shortcake one, tastes more like strawberry than anything else, giving them 5 stars for the excellent service and attitude they have!
Urban Ice in Norfolk has a super friendly and welcoming vibe. As soon as we walked in, the owner, Mona greeted me and showed me how everything works. She took great care in making our rolled ice cream personally. The prices are great because all the toppings are unlimited!
Walked in at the last minute and they still took real good care of us. Robbie, Lauren, and Mary have excellent customer service and had us laughing the whole time we were there. Not to mention the endless possibilities and combinations for rolled ice cream. Flavor was great, customer service was top notch, 10/10 would do it again. Robbie is a magician.
Service was awesome the employees did a great job… the recipes however, not so much. The management or owners need to try a little harder on the crepes. I had the Peach Cobbler crepe and it was so subpar. The crepe wrap itself was perfect texture, but their recipe has cold peaches, honey and graham crackers as the filling. No cinnamon? Nutmeg? Not a single spice, just bland crepe. They need to adjust their recipes. My friend had a rolled ice cream bowl and she enjoyed hers. Maybe stick to the ice cream here.
We had an amazing experience there. The ice cream was different and unique! We joke and laughed and even will be back soon! This weekend to be exact! Top on our to do list. Worth the $. Tip them good!😍
Super cute spot with awesome ice cream flavors. Great people who run this spot! Highly recommend the Thai tea flavor with cap n crunch and condensed milk. Definitely coming back here next time I visit VA.
Some excellent fancy dessert. I got the mango tango in a blanket (crepe) and it was so delicious to the last bite. Not cheap, obviously, but nice for a special treat!
I don’t understand how anybody could not love this place! The staff is so friendly and sweet, and they have amazing flavors and options! I got saffron and rose rolled ice cream and I am now VERY obsessed. Definitely recommend, you have to give this place a try!
Mona and Jack are super and just amazing! Truly a great experience. I drove 30 minutes just to have the experience!
My boyfriend and I came in 10 minutes before closing and the staff was very positive and happy to help us. We didnt feel rushed at all. They also gave our dog a cute puppy icecream without even asking.
So they are very polite and they let you know everything they have in the store they have almost every flower and you can customize rolled ice cream yourself and they make it right in front of you I definitely recommend coming here.
We came here on a whim during our Family Vacation and it was amazing. All of us enjoyed our ice cream, and I particularly loved my “ButterBeer” flavored one. The guy who made it, Shaun, was very charismatic and made our entire family laugh. You know it’s a good business when the employees all seem to enjoy their job. There was another gentleman and Woman working but I couldn’t catch there names. All in all 10/10, would recommend.
Loved the crepes! Can be customized. Kids got regular ice cream. I was in a rush and they were able to help me rather quickly too. Definitely want to go back next time Im in Norfolk!!
Mona was so sweet while I decided what flavors I wanted in my vegan ice cream. I love that they offer any flavor being vegan in the rolled ice cream! I got the vegan Taro rolled Ice cream and while Ayden was preparing it, he suggested I try a drizzle and I decided on rose! It came out delicious. This definitely made a great impression on me. If you want a vegan ice cream spot, come here for friendly service & amazing creamy icecream. I’ll be back 😍
This place is a once in a lifetime experience. Superb service, beautiful ambiance, wonderful ice cream. The rolled frozen treats are insane! One of the servers, Ravi, is a magician with sugary sweetness. He has a delicate and tempered style to his craft, he takes it very seriously. I would recommend one if you’re in a hurry and just want something delicious, or for the whole family! Don’t miss out! And try the Cinnamon Toast Crunch rolled ice if you’re feeling daring. It’s an elevated form of one of the greatest god tier cereals in the world.
Delicious ice cream and amazing customer service. I went with my best friend and our kids and Ravi was so kind to us. He interacted with the kids and made the whole experience fun and memorable. Whatever he’s getting paid isn’t enough! My best friend has a severe dairy allergy and the staff took it seriously. It was a nice rare treat that we got to enjoy ice cream together thanks to their many vegan options. Seriously don’t have a bad word to say about Urban Ice. Can’t wait to go back again!
Amazing experience! Shaun was helpful and nice. Tatiana was very sweet and hilarious! It was my first time visiting and she made it a phenomenal time! Awesome customer service! I will be returning!!
Great service and delicious ice cream. Mona is really kind, courteous, and professional...I loved the service and the ice cream.
Rolled ice cream combinations are so good, and if you dont want ice cream they have other dessert options.
Enjoyed the atmosphere and experience. Tried the vegan rolled ice cream and the bubble tea. I also tried the regular ice cream base. They were both good and creamy. The vegan coffee flavor was off. It left a acrid burnt after taste. The matcha and berry flavor was perfect. Disappointed by the bubble tea. The tapioca was soft, but tasted like it was just boiled in water. No flavor. The matcha bubble tea had no matcha in it. Tasted like green tea with green food color added to milk. Its not worth traveling too far, but if its in your neighborhood, go for the Thai ice cream experience. There are other places to go for bubble tea. Expensive disappointment.
Tatiana, Shawn, and Ravi were extremely welcoming and created an overall great experience. Tatiana kept us laughing and made my friend’s experience from out of town enjoyable. Great place!
Thoroughly enjoyed the online pick up service with urban ice using door dash. Although they didn’t have the red velvet cake they called to make sure what they could do to accommodate me. Ice cream is amazing here, I got the bad break up and my boyfriend got the gimme smore. Food was ready to be picked up within 10 minutes of putting in the order. Thank you urban ice for a smooth transaction and yummy desserts!
Cute spot in downtown Norfolk, staff is super friendly and helpful. Desserts were a bigger selection that I expected and tasted delicious. Kids section lets them draw on the walls. Decor throughout the place was very hip and inviting. They have drinks (cold and hot), ice cream (rolled and scooped), crepes, macaroons, cake and shakes!
I really liked the ice cream!So our first time experience wasn’t that great. As I mention it was our first time in this shop and our first time trying rolled ice cream. I mention this to the person helping us, so he could guide as a little bit. How many toppings can we get etc. I just felt a little overwhelmed with the options. But he barely took the time to explain anything and try to rush our order. The “explaining” lasted 30seconds. I did search their website prior to our visit so I had an idea. Anw we ended up with a cone ice cream for my son and a cup for me, my husband was the only person to get the rolled ice cream. The scoop size was very small.I liked the ice cream flavor so much I told my husband let’s give them another chance. Am glad I did, second time around the person assisting us was amazing. He was smiling the whole time, his vibes were welcoming, and the size of the scoop was definitely bigger compared to last time. My only regret is that i can’t remember his name to thank him for his service!Update : we returned again this past Weekend and it just so it happened the same person assisted us again and got his name. Shout out to ROBYN or Robin(I hope am spelling this correctly)
100% better than Cold Stone! Very friendly and accommodating crew! Enjoy the experience enjoy the music!
The boba tasted great and Ravi did an excellent job making it
This place was great, such a wonderful staff and amazing Ice Cream!
THANKS AYDEN!I went to Urban Ice for the first time and Ayden rolled my vanilla, birthday cake, brownie++ ice cream to perfection! I highly recommend this place for all people that take “unlimited toppings” as seriously as I do.
First time here as a great trip around Norfolk via Ferry and The Tide . Jerome gave the kids samples of strawberry crepes, which they really enjoyed. The best part was watching them make the ice cream and rolling it. This was a different and fun. Thanks so much to Mike and Ari for making the kids ice cream and the wonderful customer service from all three employees
Robbie and Tatiana are the friendliest workers I have ever met! My husband and I are ordered a milkshake and a rolled icecream. While we watched in amazement at the process, Robbie and Tatiana kept us entertained. 10/10 recommend just for the customer service alone. Definitely coming back soon!
Yesterday my daughter and I shared the strawberry cheesecake and white chocolate raspberry truffle. This was the best ice cream that weve had (better than cold stone !) We will definitely be back.
What a great place! There are so many options that anyone can find something they like! Jerome was fantastic in making all our orders! Great talent that rolled with it when the top blew out of the Carmel sauce! Everything tasted great! Perfect treat! I highly recommended.
Great and friendly environment along with very tasty icecream! Staff were very friendly and even call you up so you can watch them make your personalized dish.
Greatttt ice cream .. it does take some time to get your order so ensure you have some time to spare but its totally worth it!
I love everything there and the Professionalism & customer Service is amazing !!!
This was my second time here and I got rolled ice cream. Robbie deserves a massive bonus for his 5 star customer service two times in a row and having an absolutely amazing and positive energy. Even towards the end of the shift, he showed how much he cared about his customers even the ones before and after me.
Good crepes and rolled ice creams. Overall a good place to hang out and have a nice dessert.
This is ice crem is dope pretty good I rate this a 420/69 meaning eat there or kernite will make you drink bleach
Just the right amount of ice cream. Ice cream was made with a lot of care.
I love this place! If your looking for a a sweet treat and a good experience this is the place to go! I’ve gone a few times now and the rolled ice cream is definitely my favorite! Ayden rolled my most recent ice cream, I got the Cookie Monster and it was delicious. 10/10 would recommend coming here!!! I would insert a photo of my ice cream, but I eat it before I can even get a picture lol!
Today was our first time in and our first experience with rolled ice cream! We were so excited to try it and the experience did not disappoint. Thank you to Mona for walking us through the process and making sure we got exactly what we wanted! And a huge thank you to both Sean and Jack for putting together our orders. They couldn’t have been better! 🤗PS, sorry if I spelled your name wrong, Sean! There are so many variations.
This place is incredible. We went to get some ice cream, and our 8-year old was mesmerized by the process of the staff making the ice cream right in front of his eyes. It was awesome to make our own flavor up, and the gentleman who helped us with the ice cream was incredibly kind and friendly and even put a little hidden message inside of the ice cream before he rolled it up. It was a memorable experience, and we will definitely be back! Couldnt be better!
Moira is super nice, the boba is always great. Get yours blended with the strawberry poppers!
Shawn made me a vegan butterbeer and it was amazing! He made sure it was the perfect balance and it absolutely was. I love this place and will forever be a regular.
OOOOOH YOU NEED TO GET HERE!!!! THEEEEE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE & ICE LECREME (🥰) Its so amazing. JACK!! Ill never let go cant wait to get back to this goodness. You wont regret it folks. YUMMMMMMY
Mary, Lauren and Robbie where great! My kids and I all got different flavors, we all enjoyed the different intricacies and flavors put into each cup. We even got to try a new one and it was good also.
I have been to really good places before, but this is next level greatness! It is amazing. The staff is super cool and the ice cream is really good to. Try it out guys! 10/10🔥
Visited for the first time tonight. Ordered the Mango Tango rolled ice cream and it was so delicious. The staff and owner were very friendly. Highly recommend. Will be back again!
Their ice cream and their brownie are out of this world!!
Had to ask server to change his gloves after handling trash, dog bowl, chairs, etc. Cool place otherwise would have been 5 stars.
This wasnt my first time here, and it hopefully wont be my last. The interior is modern and welcoming without being presumptuous. The pricing is fair, and you will always be spoiled for choices. Its also a nice touch that they make it in front of you, adding their own flair and style. Jarome really gave us a treat!
Awsome rolled ice cream, amazing service and always a unique experience. Definitely a must have if your visiting or just want something sweet.