Best Gelato in Lake Minnetonka

"During the summer months, you’ll often find a line at Milkjam full of people waiting to try their most recent creations. Don’t let it scare you off – it moves quickly and it’s completely worth it!. If the names of their concoctions don’t lure you (“Cereal Killers” – orange coriander milk with candied fruity pebbles, or “Ridin Duuurty” – Oreo milk with Oreo chunks and salted peanut butter), their flavor combinations certainly will."

"He first rose to prominence after appearances on the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, and his collection of delicious restaurants around Minneapolis only cemented that status. So you can imagine how excited we were to learn that he was opening an ice cream shop right next door to his always amazing fast-casual concept, World Street Kitchen. Enter Milkjam Creamery."

"This is what happens when a chef creates an ice cream shop with flavors made from late night munchie dreams. The flavor combinations are crazy delicious, including a coriander and orange ice cream that tastes like Fruity Pebbles, but better. The toppings available take the scoops into another stratosphere of flavor, plus, several options just happen to be vegan."

"This family-run, south Minneapolis creamery has churned out more than 100 flavors of all-natural ice cream over the past 30 years. Signature among them: the Nicollet Avenue Pothole—a thick blend of chocolate, caramel, fudge truffles, chunks of Heath candy bars, and sea salt (for those icy Minnesota roads). This year’s new favorites include scratch-made birthday cake, cookies and cream, salted brownie, and black walnut."

"Sebastian Joe’s has two neighborhood spots in the Twin Cities, and come summertime, each one is known for its line around the block. While they don’t have the longest list of flavors, Sebastian Joe’s has been bringing their small-batch classics to Lowry Hill and Linden Hills for over 30 years."

"But we're talking about those flavors and concoctions that you can't get anywhere else. Luckily, many of our ice cream shops are offering curbside pickup and/or delivery. Keep reading to see where to pick up some of the best scoops!"

"Izzy’s has 32 classic-to-kooky flavors to fantasize about at both its hole-in-the-wall St. Paul location and its gleaming, modernist outpost next to Minneapolis’ Gold Medal Park. For Peppermint Bon Bon fans secretly dreaming of Summit Oatmeal Stout, there’s the Izzy scoop, a mini spoonful topping the first heap like a little hat. (For a party, order the Hot Dish: a red casserole dish of all 32 flavors in Izzy scoops.) This summer, Izzy’s Target Field space gives old-fashioned chocolate malt cups—those tall, icy tins—the artisanal treatment."

"Izzy’s Ice Cream has been a St. Paul institution since it opened its doors in 2000. Family owned and operated, the ice cream café has won major awards for its excellence, and it has been featured on The Food Network. Izzy’s is a café with a conscience; it is powered by solar panels, and it sources its ingredients locally wherever possible."

"The new Nellie’s is serving something not found in the Twin Cities metro previously: build-your-own ice cream sandwiches. Co-owner Daved Najarian got the idea from visits to Los Angeles in which he would come across build-your-own ice cream sandwich places. Although this version has a local spin."

"No summer trip to Able craft brewery in Northeast Minneapolis would be complete without a walk across the patio and into the most instragram-worthy ice cream shop around. Originally an ice cream truck parked on site, MN Nice Cream advertises itself as “Soft Serve x Toppings x Glitter.” True to their line, this place is famous for packing their frozen yogurt cones to the sky with an absolutely beautiful collection of sprinkles, cookies, berries, gummies, popcorn, bananas, drizzles, and just about anything else you can imagine. It’s a fun experience that you gotta try."

"807 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis (Also in Stillwater seasonally)The scoop: Opened in 2016, this soft-serve cone emporium include 3 free toppings with each order. You can get your treat in a cone, dish, malt, shake or float."

"Yep, at MN Nice Cream you can even get glitter on your cone, just ask!. The thing to get here is one of their special cones. Try “Fun Cone” with fruity pebbles, gummies, sprinkles, and cake pop."

"This tiny little shop in Uptown consistently churns out ice cream that’s unlike anywhere else in town. I have no idea how they do it, but each flavor is so perfectly creamy, and so perfectly crafted with generous chunks of whatever’s advertised, that each spoonful is absolute perfection. They even top most flavors with a delicious drizzle of sweet sauce, then sprinkle just enough crumble for added texture."

"This adorable shop in the Wedge neighborhood opened amidst the pandemic and brought scores of smiles during a difficult time. Part of the happiness found within are the incredible flavors from chef Ben Spangler. Then there is the incredible design and determination from his partner Gabriella Grant."

"Bebe Zito serves up unique flavor combinations that have us drooling. Peanut Butter Puppy Chow, Animal Frosting, Tres Leches w/ Strawberry Churros, and Brazilian Brigadeiro Chocolate are just a few we have our eyes on. They also have a variety of vegan and gluten-free options."

"If you’re looking for the largest scoop of ice cream in the Twin Cities then head on over to Nelson’s Ice Cream (in Stillwater and Saint Paul) where they’re serving BIG scoops of ice cream that you dream about. If their BIG scoops aren’t big enough then go for The Lumberjack — 5 softball-sized scoops of your favorite flavors and a choice of toppings. Finish every last melted drop and you’ll forever be on their “Wall of Fame”."

"Although we owe the original Nelson’s to Stillwater, Minnesota, the only place to get a (massive, insanely giant) child’s scoop in the cities is on Snelling Ave. in Saint Paul. The lines might be long at this family-owned ice cream shop, but it’s worth the treat — especially if you can snag a spot at one of the outdoor tables."

"Although it’s still got the feel of an undiscovered secret, Insight Brewing seems to have a made a name for itself in liquor shops all over the state. So maybe that’s why their big, open concept taproom is more often than not packed to the gills, in the best way. With classics like An Obstruction on the Toll Way, The Wisdom of Old One Eye, and The Return Voyage of Banshee Cutter, you might feel like you climbed out of a Tolkien novel while placing your order."

"Every brewery patron is looking for a killer brew, and if that’s you, then Insight should be on your radar!. Their crafts come highly recommended by locals and what’s even better?. They are proudly pet friendly!"

"One of the coolest things about this 100 percent organic brewery is the repurposed grain silo it’s housed in. The atmosphere at the brewery, which owners Jay and Sandy Boss Febbo lovingly refer to as “the bin” is great, but so is the beer. The couple brews every batch themselves, and crisp, clean flavors are what they’re all about."

"Playfully dubbed “The Bin,” this pre-fab grain bin turned micro brewery brings a “beer in the garage” aesthetic to the masses. A small and comfortable brewery that uses all organic ingredients, Bang is a quiet alternative to some of the more nightlife-centered taprooms in town, a getaway right in the heart of the metro."

"Bang is by far one of my favorite breweries in all of Minnesota. The brewery is in an old storage bin in a St. Paul industrial district. The brewery prides itself on organic farming, local sourcing and environmental awareness."

"If you’re looking for the largest scoop of ice cream in the Twin Cities then head on over to Nelson’s Ice Cream (in Stillwater and Saint Paul) where they’re serving BIG scoops of ice cream that you dream about. If their BIG scoops aren’t big enough then go for The Lumberjack — 5 softball-sized scoops of your favorite flavors and a choice of toppings. Finish every last melted drop and you’ll forever be on their “Wall of Fame”."

"Although we owe the original Nelson’s to Stillwater, Minnesota, the only place to get a (massive, insanely giant) child’s scoop in the cities is on Snelling Ave. in Saint Paul. The lines might be long at this family-owned ice cream shop, but it’s worth the treat — especially if you can snag a spot at one of the outdoor tables."

"Artistry at the Bloomington Center for the Arts showcases the work of local artists. These free exhibits are open daily. The arts center works with the City of Bloomington to create public art."

"Opened in 1948, Riverview Theater is a single-screen movie theater that displays first-run Hollywood movies along with art films. It offers digital presentation, high-back seats, a lounge area with a television, stadium seating and a snack bar."

"If you just saw a picture of the Riverview Theater, you might not get the big deal. After all, it’s just a movie theater, right?. While that’s technically true, it’s one that has earned a spot in the hearts of Minneapolis residents."