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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
12000 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97086, United States
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
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Ku
Review №1

Not just a fun gimmick! The texture of the ice cream is soo nice. Hard to explain but it just feels so velvety and lovely. Super customizable too!We got coffee/cinnamon cream with chocolate flakes and fudge. Fantastic. Wasnt overly sweet either.

Bi
Review №2

It was, a unique experience. The Italian ice (as seen in the picture), is like a mixture of slushi and ice cream. It wasn’t frozen properly though, there was still some juice/syrup left in my cup. It tasted...good. They were suuuuper busy because it’s like they were making the ice cream from scratch via liquid nitrogen. My husband loooved his vanilla+chocolate+peanut butter milkshake. It was really good. So the 3⭐️ is for the super long wait (~20 minutes+) and the Italian slushie not fully being smooth and solidified (because they were in a rush) plus also the size for the milkshake wasn’t worth the price of it. But definitely give it a go and check it out. The process was very interesting to observe. As they claim, “ not just a dessert but an experience!”, well the experience was nice :) Thank you for a refreshing and cooling snack! 😊

Ma
Review №3

Expensive for the taste (pretty average ice cream). Dragon breath was disappointing. It only works for a minute after its made and then nada. The experience was two young bored looking workers pouring some cream into a bowl and pouring liquid nitrogen on it. Slightly cool, but you can see that on YouTube. It looks the same.Probably wont come back.

Qu
Review №4

Good although in a mall and the dragons breathe tastes like flavorless cereal and stops smoking fast. Recommend getting something else.

Je
Review №5

Just ok. Very expensive for some fruity balls that look smoky and taste like nothing. Melted so fast i had to throw it out after a few bites. Employee was nice. Counters definately needed a clean. Fun place to go for kids not so much as an adult.

Do
Review №6

Always a fun treat for the kids. Staff is friendly.

Ch
Review №7

Nothing like fresh ice cream made right in front of your face. Guaranteed to have your favorite flav and some you havent tried. Expect a long line during peak of course being back from Covid. Its worth the wait!

Na
Review №8

Ice cream was pretty good but the dragon breath snack things were a huge bummer. They store the balls out in a big tub so they were kind of stale. The first ball or two smoked a little but then the rest were just esentially cold, stale, giant cereal.

Do
Review №9

Absolutely delicious!! My kids looove the ice cream there!Try cotton candy caramel and chocolate with marshmallow and you won’t regret it!! Lovely stuff and I love the lady who works there. She is friendly and chill!! Five ⭐️s

Co
Review №10

Mmmm mmmm good

To
Review №11

Great staff and the owner even work there at times

Am
Review №12

Would have loved to have tried you out at the Clackamas mall (my kids were especially eager), but your employees don’t cover their noses with their masks. It’s a no go if you’re place of business can’t follow basic mandates a year into a pandemic.

Si
Review №13

Ice cream Tastes just fine.Kinda a gimmicky way to get ice cream.-2⭐ Portions are small to ratio of high price. We ordered a Regular mint ice cream with M&Ms for $6

Am
Review №14

Yummy good food.

Ir
Review №15

Its closed? Last night was here and no signs of hours no nothing. Lights were on waited for a lady to come out only to say they were closed already. And cane back today as kids were looking forward to the dragons breath and again no signs etc but appears to be closed!? Wth goes on here. Not the first time either at this location at the mall

Sh
Review №16

My girls loved the way the employee spoke with them about the process of making Dragons Breath for them. Explaining everything about the process.it was awesome.

Av
Review №17

My favorite ice cream EVER! Not cheap and not quick but to me its so worth it.

Le
Review №18

Kids love this place

Fl
Review №19

Ice cream was great! Homemade, and you can stick your hands in the nitrogen steam that comes out

St
Review №20

Unique and good

Be
Review №21

Took 30 min to get my order!

Ay
Review №22

Delicious fresh ice cream that is made right in front of you. Not to mention, the service has been on point each time I’ve been at the shop. My son really loves the Dragons Breath, he is fascinated by the liquid nitrogen. 5 stars!

Ju
Review №23

Great place to chill at during the day. Also gets busy at night! Amazing deserts! Love the ambience. So creamy and everything is made fresh from scratch exactly how I want my food to be. They also have a keto menu for people who are on a diet like me. Never eating any other ice cream besides subzero!

K.
Review №24

This place is super cool! Very scientific and futuristic. Lots of new and cool things to choose from that will definitely entertain the whole family! My son and I always have a good time ordering things from here, it has become a must have whenever we go to the Mall together. Youll be amazed for sure!

Am
Review №25

Really fast and you can watch as the ice cream gets made. You can mix flavors just make sure you will like it. Add stuff like sprinkles and other things that they have

Ay
Review №26

This place is awesome I mostly have it delivered but I have been to the location and love watching it be made! Always delicious and a fun thing to watch be made!! Very delicious must have!!!

Wi
Review №27

Been here a couple times. Everytime is was terrible service and it taste of the ice cream is sub par at best. Wanted to like it but just cant

Na
Review №28

Came here today and no one showed up to work is what we were told. Waste of time. Been to sub-zero at other locations this one is the worse

Aa
Review №29

Sub zero actually works here. Pic below proves it this is how he freezes the ice cream

Su
Review №30

Very yummy

Tr
Review №31

This place is amazing. They had dragons breath and it was my first time trying it. Would recommend.

Ca
Review №32

Pretty wide selection to create your own good ice cream with a very cool presentation, considering the nitrogen freezing. i did a coffee ice cream with waffle cone pieces, circus animal cookies, and marshmallows. it was delicious, and a combination of things I love mixed together in a way that totally worked.

ha
Review №33

Was fun, entertaining, and tasteful treat! Owner was friendly and super enthusiastic. We will becoming back.

Ma
Review №34

The regular ice cream here is tasty! Im not really sure if the whole liquid nitrogen gimmick really makes it THAT much better, however; taking the kids here and letting them see the smoke from the liquid nitrogen lights up their faces. The novelty Dragons Breath is overpriced for little effect, not to mention they taste like old dry Capn Crunch Berries.

No
Review №35

Great service and fun ice cream! We loved the Dragon Breath! Doesnt taste the best but so fun!

Br
Review №36

A disappointing experience, especially after watching the very distracted young man “wash” his hands before preparing our ice cream with just water...no soap...and then repeatedly rub his eye. 🤦🏻‍♀️ for nearly $20 for the 3 of us, I’d expect so very much more quality and service.

Ad
Review №37

Always stop at these when I find them as none are local to my area. The freshly made ice cream and shakes custom built to your requests while using the liquid nitrogen to flash freeze the mixture is great. No idea why these places werent backed on Sharktank but oh well.Service at this location was great along with the usual high quality ice cream and customization options.

Ch
Review №38

Ive never been to this place but I bet you thats one of the nicest places you can go if youre feeling really hot and you just want to cool down

Br
Review №39

Very creamy, absolutely delicious ice cream. Ive already been there twice within a week.Unfortunate and awkward location inside Clackamas Town Center.

Ma
Review №40

Great place! Staff friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in recommendations and making you feel welcome. Incredible selection of sugar free items/flavors, which is great for a diabetic.

ki
Review №41

Ice cream is good , good place to try

Ph
Review №42

The ice cream was really good for what it is, Miranda provided excellent service during my visit here. The shakes are fantastic.

An
Review №43

Depending on what type of day and time you get there there can be a pretty long line and its a pretty small place but everything they sell is super good and its super fun to watch I just dont like lines.

Do
Review №44

Just like ColdStone with less selection. But who needs more? Great desserts

Re
Review №45

This is a novel way of preparing and serving ice cream. It is really appealing.

Ta
Review №46

This is the best place to go if you were looking for ice cream, frozen yogurt, bubble tea, etc. I also know the manager and he is a very awesome guy.

Ro
Review №47

Overpriced flavored ice! The owners are very rude! Not worth it at all! Go to Ben & Jerrys in Lake Oswego you wont be disappointed there!!

An
Review №48

Waited 15 mins in line just to get up and ask for the “keto” ice cream which is advertised right there in plain site.... to which the worker gave us a snooty look saying they don’t have that and she don’t know what that is. Then why advertise it?! Never coming back again!

Ph
Review №49

Really good ice cream

Ph
Review №50

Absolutely fun to watch being made and taste great employees tell You process of Your order mixing and creating a creamy delight in front of your eyes. $$

jo
Review №51

So much fun watching the make it in front of you

J
Review №52

Super boring the Male likes talking about himself more than the product. Plus when I tried it it didnt taste very good it was just more for the cool factor of blowing smoke out your mouth if you dont mind paying

Da
Review №53

Fun little liquid nitrogen freezing ice-cream shop in the mall. My wife loves this place more than I do, but when Im in the mood for ice cream, we usually come here.

Br
Review №54

Fun place, kids love it. The ice cream is a bit pricey but it is quite tasty.

Li
Review №55

So many flavors and toppings to choose from, and the ice cream is so creamy! They have sugar free and dairy free options as well.

mr
Review №56

I like the setup staff is friendly but people over there they forget they are serving nitrogen icecream at the time i got my icecream there was not enough dragon breath thats a rip off i pay $5 to the 10 pieces of puff ball i have tried that before on other places but clearly staff need more training about product and how to serve it

Ti
Review №57

Not very good better than the first time I came. But wont spend money here again.

St
Review №58

This place was absolutely amazing. They literally take all your liquid or fresh baked goods put it under liquid nitrogen and freeze your custom-made or ice cream right in front of you

Be
Review №59

New idea. Like the texture. Great tasting treat.

An
Review №60

It was so good and if there is no more fog they do it for free again

La
Review №61

This place is absolutely horrible. If you are looking for no customer service go to Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt.When I called the guy who answered just said Hello. No customary this is Sub Zero or anything like that. I had to ask him if I had reached Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt. The same franchise owner has both locations at Clackamas Town Center and Washington Square.I had purchased an option to purchase an ice cream pie through Groupon. It was for the Clackamas Town Center location. When I took the voucher in to redeem the friendly associate said, Oh you have to call those in advance. I asked her if it said anywhere on the voucher about calling in an order ahead of time? She quickly scanned the voucher and said no. What the voucher does say is that its good any day. Thats what I expected. I contacted Groupon and explained the situation and they gave me my money back. An example of excellent customer service! What Sub Zero did was not only follow the conditions of what was advertised on Groupon, they lost a customer. Im not going back.

Er
Review №62

Great flavor and texture. The menu signage could use some simplification to make deciding easier.

an
Review №63

Have a great ice cream made instantlly only for you guys

cy
Review №64

Dragon breath its just fun for young and old!!!

Ca
Review №65

Meh, its mostly about the smoke like experience thats fun for the kids...taste wise, nah

Ti
Review №66

Peppermint with animal cookies! Sooo good!

An
Review №67

The dragons breath was so good like I would recommend going there :)

Am
Review №68

Fun to watch being made and fun idea but the taste isnt very good

Ca
Review №69

Super cold super frozen ice cream. Cool if you want cold steam coming out youre nose haha

Da
Review №70

The mangonada is no joke! One of a kind

so
Review №71

I dont remember being here but it sounds cool

lo
Review №72

Very awsome service very fast very clean

Da
Review №73

As I always say your not living if youre not trying something new, It is a fun new experience to try. I thought it was decently good and if youre not sure about trying something new when it comes to food give it a shot and if you dont like it you dont have to try it again but you can say you tried it.

Ma
Review №74

Last night we had a late night craving for something sweet but didnt feel like leaving the house, so we ordered a couple pints using UberEats delivery service.This was genuinely the BEST ice cream that either of us had ever had. The flavor combinations were to die for.We finished both pints and were feeling gluttonous so an hour later we went to order even more (if youve tasted this ice cream then you wont judge us).UberEats listed their closing time as 9:30. It was just after 9pm when we ordered.A few minutes later I noticed I had a voicemail from an unknown number.Tina from Sub Zero had called to let me know that unfortunately UberEats had the wrong closing time listed on the app; that Sub Zero was already closed, and that the staff would be on their way home by the time the delivery driver would be able to pick up my order.She could have just canceled my order without explanation (weve had that happen before with different restaurants through UberEats) but she chose to take the time to leave a personal message explaining and apologizing, even though it wasnt her or her companys fault.We got amazing ice cream and even better customer service, without ever stepping foot inside their store.Well definitely be repeat customers.Go treat yoself.

lu
Review №75

Great place ,

Jo
Review №76

Very cool to watch, very fresh, but spendy.

Ra
Review №77

Omg dragon breathe was yummy!!

In
Review №78

I was going to buy but after seeing how this company doesnt care for the well being off their workers, i took my money else where!!!!How expensive can it be to provide your employees with protective gloves!!!! Ever heard of ove- glove?

Sa
Review №79

Its ok the service is bad

Ve
Review №80

A little disappointed since it was just like regular ice cream, nothing special. They used to have it where you chose how frozen you wanted your ice cream but not here.

Do
Review №81

A little on the spendy side, but oh so good!

Br
Review №82

Good flavors. Toppings are lacking

Da
Review №83

This place is great. You can watch the liquid nitrogen roll off the counter!!!

Su
Review №84

Great owners friendly and attentive ... Great ice cream on top of it

St
Review №85

This is amazing ice cream l!

Ni
Review №86

Claimed to close at 8:30 on a Friday despite listed hours saying 9 so they wouldnt have to work anymore for the night. Get there before 8:20 if you want to get anything.

Ad
Review №87

Good ice cream and great service! Excellent options for allergies and diet restrictions (vegan, GF, lactose free).

Va
Review №88

Ehhhh not as cool as it sounds. Dragons breath is a ripoff

Mi
Review №89

It was really good!!! My friend and I loved it and the people were very nice!!

Ma
Review №90

Great Frozen treats super cold

Sa
Review №91

Tasted like stale fruit loops cereal. Wont eat here again

Ju
Review №92

Good taste and cool to see it being made!

ro
Review №93

The ice cream and Italian ice were delicious!

Ch
Review №94

Interesting, kids loved the creation of their dessert.

el
Review №95

Great quality ice cream and friendly staff.

Te
Review №96

Good ice-cream in an interesting setting.

Ha
Review №97

Good option for lactose intolerance

Ge
Review №98

Best ice cream this side of my hood

we
Review №99

My sons favorite place to go in mall

Vi
Review №100

Awesome ice cream creative idea

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:12000 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97086, United States
  • Site:http://www.subzeroicecream.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-654-1354
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
  • Caterer
  • Dessert shop
  • Vegan restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:10AM–9PM
  • Saturday:10AM–9PM
  • Sunday:10AM–9PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Trending:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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