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Nelson's Ice Cream

St Paul, MN • ★ 4.6 (767 Google reviews)

Inside Nelson's Ice Cream
Nelson's Ice Cream photo from Google
Nelson's Ice Cream photo from Google

The Story

Stepping into Nelson's, the sweet scent of childhood memories hangs heavy in the air, promising a scoop of pure, old-fashioned joy. The vibrant retro parlor hums with happy chatter as folks savor towering cones piled high with rich, creamy flavors, each bite a comforting taste of simpler times. It's a delightful stop where every sprinkle and swirl feels like a cherished tradition, making a perfect afternoon treat on Snelling Avenue.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Don Dude

    ★ 4 • 5 months ago

    This is probably the best value you can get for ice cream I have seen in a long time. The scoops are ridiculously large. The child's portion is larger than most other places 2 scoops!! They have a variety of flavors, and they are pretty good. Some off the wall some more mainstream. The elephant tracks was good and Rich & Famous was a fan favorite. The waffle cones were excellent. NOTE it is CASH ONLY, so be prepared!! Definitely worth a trip to visit them. I would go back!

  • MyVisit MyView

    ★ 5 • 4 months ago

    Fun ice cream shop with huge portions. Beware even the kid size is huge! Cheaper than other places in town as well! So many options, so many great flavors, a fun treat for sure!

  • Katie B

    ★ 4 • 3 months ago

    Great shop with lots of flavors, friendly staff, and a nice outdoor seating area. As others have mentioned, the portion sizes are crazy - Definitely a great value for the money. I ordered a child size and easily got at least a pint of ice cream. I think they should introduce a baby size, because it is almost too much. This isn't a place I could come to often because the sizes are SO large.

  • Anna S

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    WOW and YUM!! Worth the drive from Eden Prairie. Visiting from Alaska and was recommended this place. Their serving sizes are HUGE. I got a child waffle cone. My daughter a child cup and my son a double cup. - see pic. Both kids didn't finish theirs. I barely did....only because I didn't want the best part of the cone to be wasted (last bite). Definitely not a drive and eat cone due to the drippings. One thing I wish I read on the menu is that even for a child size I could have had 2 flavors. Place is cash only. All together we spent roughly $20. Good seating area. AC was blowing on the hot day. I HIGHLY recommend.