5 to Try: Artisan Ice Cream

by Molly Priesmeyer - Citysearch Contributor - 191 Reviews - 91 Lists

Updated: July 16, 2008

From decadent flavors to delicious and fresh ingredients, these Twin Cities ice cream shops are all about serving the finest gourmet goodies around.

Artisan Ice Cream

Crema Cafe
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3403 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

Super-fresh local ingredients like organic cream and milk get turned into delicious ice cream flavors like green tea, Cabernet chocolate-chip and the shop's signature creamy latte.
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Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
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1007 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)

This family-owned ice-cream cafe serves heaping spoonfuls of unique flavors and ingredients that would make even a sous chef beam.
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Grand Tan Club & Skin Spa
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750 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 (map)

This 22-year-old shop's hand-rolled waffle cones come with a surprise in the center that's as good as the homemade flavors on offer.
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Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe
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2034 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)

Izzy's flavors like key lime pie, Guatemalan coffee and classic strawberry are sure to tickle even the most fickle taste buds.
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Pumphouse Creamery
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4754 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (map)

Only organic milk and berries go into this shop?s seasonal 20 tasty flavors of creamy goodness.
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