5 to Try: Artisan Ice Cream

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

Updated: July 16, 2008

Artisan Ice Cream


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Crema Cafe

3403 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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

1007 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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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Pumphouse Creamery

4754 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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


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Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe

2034 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

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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Grand Tan Club & Skin Spa

752 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

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.