While it's extremely easy and convenient to grab a pint of ice cream as you walk through the freezer section of the grocery store, there must be something about buying from an actual ice cream store. This is evidenced by the long lines of patrons at places like Izzy's, Grand Ole Creamery, Sebastian Joes during the summer months. It seems that people would rather wait in line for twenty minutes than just grab a pre-packaged, commercial pint. I totally get it. My husband and I recently visited Izzy's.
Izzy's is a St. Paul institution. With more than 100 flavors to choose from, there is definitely something for everyone. Not only are there 100 flavors, but there are so many combinations and ways to enjoy your treat. Ice cream sandwiches, shakes, malts, floats, multiple flavored scoops in each cup, etc. My husband got the ice cream sandwich which is two chocolate chip cookies with cream cheese ice cream in the middle. Wow, delicious. I got the kiddie scoop with a little Izzy scoop on top. I decided on two flavors - chocolate cheesecake and Irish moxie. Irish moxie was made of ice cream with Jameson whiskey, oreo, and almond. Kind of an odd conglomeration, but it was amazing. They've also been known to have Summit Oatmeal Stout flavored ice cream. I'll probably have to go back at some point to check that out.
So there you have it. I much preferred visiting the ice cream shop to buying from the grocery store. Support a local business, get a unique flavor, use your creativity to create what you are really craving, and enjoy it out on the patio!
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