Icecycle Creamery is where you go for the most adventurous flavors in town. Along with ice cream, they serve fresh and tasty sandwiches with bread made in house, salads, comforting soups, and drinks.
Some crowd favorites like Cookie Roulette, Chocolate, and Home Means Nevada are staples you will almost always find in the case. If you are feeling adventurous, check out their rotating unique flavors such as Lemon Lavender, Horchata, Earl Grey, Salted Pretzel, Apple Pie, Mango Cardamom, and a variety of Asian inspired options.
The original owner of the shop, Jeremy, started out selling his ice cream from the back of his bike out of a cooler. After a ton of encouragement, he opened a brick and mortar shop. When it was time for him to focus on other goals, he passed the business to Juan, who is still keeping Jeremy’s bold, amazing flavors alive with just as much passion. Juan has even added his own twist, introducing flavors inspired by his Mexican culture, like a mango tajin flavor that will remind you of those delicious and highly sought after mangonada drinks from Mexican snack shops.
Did I mention how awesome Juan is? He kept my three high energy kids entertained for quite a while, and if you are a parent, you know how challenging that can be. Beyond that, he is just a genuinely nice person, dedicated to creating fun, flavorful ice cream and food for the whole community to enjoy. Fun Fact: Juan used to work for De La Rosa in Mexico when he was a kid.
Everything here is made in house, and I love the deli and ice cream combo because it satisfies both hot and cold cravings year round.
With so many unique ice cream flavors to choose from, you might find yourself unsure of what to get. In that case, I recommend trying their six flavor flight, perfect for a foodie adventure.
Prime location, quality products, awesome service, and adventurous flavors. Always a good time at Icecycle Creamery.
Notes
*Pints available for purchase
*They have an actual espresso machine on hand. Affogato anyone?
*Deli closes an hour before closing
*Deli features hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and drinks, including beer
*Bartley Ranch Park is just a minute drive away - the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy your food and drink. Grassy areas, picnic tables, restrooms, nature trail, visitor center, and views included.
I've been to so many cities, and let me just say that it's uncommon to find a place like this.
If you haven't already caught on, I always make an effort to seek out places like this that have so much to offer. Fun doesn't automatically have to involve taking your kids to the playground and watching them for an hour or two. Adding in some nature trails and sightseeing won't hurt, and just changing up the scene from time to time will go a long way in keeping everyone happy.
I'm so thankful for the Oxbow Nature Study Area, where I can hang out and bond with my kids. Only with a little more adventure and nature's soundtrack playing in the background.
It's truly the best place for a quick escape from the city - somewhere you can just relax, slow down, and really soak in the beauty of life.