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Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe
815 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226, United States
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Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe
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Ja
Review №1

ABSOLUTELY FANTASMAGORICAL!! LOVE THEM! Go see them now...well theyre closed now, but as soon as they open-go see em!

Li
Review №2

My husband and I were on vacation near Birmingham and really wanted a milkshake and ice cream. We were very unsuccessful finding a store till we talked to a police officer. He directed us to Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe. The owner, David Hare, was so friendly and gave us the history of the Shoppe. The ice cream is from Wisconsin and is so tasty. The Zanzibar chocolate is very rich and creamy. We are so glad we found this store.

Ba
Review №3

Stopped by for some sweet treats and we were not disappointed! So glad we were sent here on the recommendation of an employee at Tip Top Grille.This ice cream shop is spotless and adorably decorated. They offer a very wide variety of flavors, as well as other sweet treats. The girl who served us was extremely pleasant and welcoming, giving us samples and talking with us briefly about Birmingham.I had the chocolate brownie flavor, I forget the exact name. It was good - about on par with Ben and Jerrys version. However, my parents had the Zanzibar, their award-winning chocolate ice cream, and both agreed that it was some of the best chocolate ice cream theyd ever had. I must agree - it was amazing!If you find yourself in the area, go grab some Zanzibar ice cream!

ro
Review №4

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough and Bourbon Pecan Pie are my two favorites.

Me
Review №5

Were from out of town and were craving ice cream, so we figured wed give this place a try. So glad we did! Such a cute little shop. They were dead when we were arrived, but within minutes filled up and the three young men working jumped into gear. They were all incredibly friendly! Ice cream was great, I LOVE munchie madness! Highly recommend. Well come back if ever were out this way again.

Gu
Review №6

This is a great find in the Birmingham, AL area - I found it by accident. GREAT, unique ice cream flavors here including Zanzibar Chocolate, Exhausted Parents blend, along with traditional flavors like Butter Pecan & Praline Almond, etc. It used to be Cash Only but they now accept credit/debit cards. Staff there are young, helpful & know their product. Definitely will be back, this is worth the trip!!

Bi
Review №7

Really nice little ice cream shop. Lots of flavor choices. Excellent ice cream.

Mi
Review №8

This is my favorite icecream hands down. This is real icecream. Its creamy and every bite is so full of flavor. Its scrumptious !

Th
Review №9

Great place for the family! Ice cream is just as good as the service! We are a family of six and I definitely surprised at how reasonably the prices were. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Ma
Review №10

Were mostly chocolate 🍨 lovers and they only had one flavor ☹️, crazy I know. On top of that they were running out of it and they didnt have more in the back. I ended up trying other flavor but it didnt impressed me at all, also they didnt have homemade cones 😒

Ch
Review №11

Always great ice cream here!

Sh
Review №12

My son convinced us to go by her for some ice cream after diner one night. Man what a surprise!!Bluff park ice cream is a hidden gem that everyone needs to know about!!Multiple flavor choices with a variety of cones or cups. Service was spectacular, the girls waiting on us were willing to help with any questions even had.I picked the peanut butter cookie dough ice cream. Wow, what a flavor combination! It had vanilla ice cream with Carmel, chocolate swirls and chucks of peanut butter cookie dough.Prices were reasonable, the facility was spotless and the staff was wonderful! This place put Brewster’s to shame.We will definitely be back! This is a must go to for a sweet treat while in Bluff Park!!

Ti
Review №13

Great Icecream! The latte flavor was delicious!

Ed
Review №14

Solid ice cream with a great familial atmosphere.

An
Review №15

Very nice and flavorful ice cream!

An
Review №16

High end ice cream experience. Many unique flavors. Worth a go at least once

Ja
Review №17

Always wonderful! My favorite ice cream Shop!

D
Review №18

Great homemade ice cream in wonderful flavors like bourbon pecan!

An
Review №19

Its nothing special, its no different than buying ice cream from the grocery storeI was expecting it to be homemade ice cream but it wasnt so that was a big let down!

Sh
Review №20

Very good ice cream and an awesome place.

No
Review №21

Such a treat the to have a nice quaint ice cream shoppe to walk to. Makes such fun summer memories for us. Dog friendly as well.

Jo
Review №22

Great experience and had some really good ice cream! The employees were very nice!

Pa
Review №23

Oh My Goodness!!Ive been back to where I grew up for several years now and tonight was my first time trying this delicious ice cream. Im not a big Sweet eater, but good ice cream is a weakening. If you enjoy really good ice cream, Bluff Park us your spot. It is fabulous!😋The service is very friendly and personable.Love it❣❣🍨🍦

Ma
Review №24

Unique flavors and options in terms of ice cream mixed with various toppings. Wish there were a few more Sorbet or dairy-free flavors.Service was friendly and quick for the Sunday afternoon that I visited.The parking lot can be a bit hectic as it is off of a busy road.All in all a good ice cream shop!

Mi
Review №25

Really good ice cream

La
Review №26

Locally owned ice cream shop serving old favorites as well as fun new flavors.

Ro
Review №27

It is a must stop if you are in Birmingham! Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream served here with a smile. Unique and distinct flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. They also have shaved ice, all your favorite novelties, ice cream cakes, and ice cream pies. My favorite ice cream flavor is Exhausted Parent.

An
Review №28

This is my favorite ice cream shop in town! Always have an excellent selection of new/rotating flavors that are un matched in the Birmingham area. Staff are friendly and willing to let you sample anything. Very clean establishment. Toppings are top notch and serving sizes are generous.

Ti
Review №29

Good, old fashioned, homemade ice cream like your grandma used to make!Unless you can eat a 1/2 a gallon of ice cream in one sitting, choose the small cone, cup, or shake!

Br
Review №30

Great atmosphere with amazing food choices !!

Br
Review №31

Absolutely the best ice cream around. Friendly staff, great service. This is a must do experience in Birmingham. Once you do, you will return.

Li
Review №32

So good it hurts your gums as my old grandad used to say. And, they are so generous with their samples that they make it almost unnecessary to buy anything, but its so good we couldnt resist. Nice folks, cute shop and terrific variety of ice cream and its all good! 5 ++ stars.

Sh
Review №33

Their ice cream was amazing both in variety and ingenuity. I am always surprised by their various flavors and delighted by every spoonful with their color changing spoons. You will not find a more friendly ice cream shop anywhere else in Birmingham. This last time, they let my friends and I stay literally up until they closed. Ill be going back soon.

Ka
Review №34

My kids, family and myself love coming here! The ice cream is delicious! Always something new to try. Kids also love the color changing spoons! Only downside is, its a little too expensive for ice cream, but it is delicious. Super friendly staff. Very clean. Clean restrooms. Great place for a family night out for ice cream!

`A
Review №35

One of the delicious ice cream place in Alabama. Very unique ice cream flavors. Super friendly staff and the service was excellent. A great place to hang out with friends and family. Its just a treat to go in there. Cant wait to go back!

jo
Review №36

Hands down best ice cream Ive ever had!! Super friendly staff made the experience that much better. Great place for a family outting or for the sweet ending to a sweet date. A++++ for Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe

Al
Review №37

Always a good choice for ice cream. Good variety of flavors

Ju
Review №38

Lemon Merrangue 🍋 Ice Cream!! To die for.....

Cl
Review №39

Really friendly ladies working today (Labor Day) who were kind to my family (including my grandmother in her eighties in a wheelchair). She loved it too, and was happy to see some no sugar added flavors, as she is diabetic. Will definitely be back for some more banana cream pie ice cream. It tastes just like Banana Pudding!

Je
Review №40

What a fun place to visit! Loads of great flavors of ice cream and not your run of the mill flavors. There are all sorts of fun mixes like chocolate, almond and coconut. I love the home town feel too.

Da
Review №41

Best ice cream in Birmingham - by far.

Sw
Review №42

If you go to this place, order ice cream, and then put said ice cream on your head, your tongue will literally beat your brains out to get to it. I love going to this place! The staff is generous and very interactive, and I enjoy going through the line and chatting with them almost as much as... Well, no, the ice cream is still the highlight!

Vi
Review №43

Great ice cream shoppe. They offer, sundaes, shakes, malts and of course, ice cream. The flavor selections are excellent and included moose tracks, zanzibar chocolate, superman, orange sherbet and many others. Locations was clean and the employees were helpful and cheerful.

Ke
Review №44

Cool, clean shop, really friendly staff & delicious ice creams - some flavors familiar, some with a twist. Slightly more expensive than some other places, but portions are generous as a result. Enjoyed it and will be back to try more flavors soon.

Cy
Review №45

Best ice cream around! Homemade, many flavors to choose from, and flavors change so not the same ole same ole flavors. Always busy but never too busy to provide excellent service. Check them out!

Le
Review №46

Quaint ice cream parlor with lots of unusual flavors to chose from. Plus cool stuff like ice cream nachos!

Sa
Review №47

Great little local ice cream shop. Love the birthday cake and regular chocolate. Wasnt a huge chocolate fan before theirs. Cool spoons that change colors too.

Go
Review №48

Straight forward ice cream parlor. You go in for scoops of ice cream and will not be disappointed. Huge selection of flavors some with very funny names and several No Sugar Added (NSA) selections.I will be back after I skipped lunch to take advantage of their steep quantity discount: 1 scoop $4, 2 scoops $4.75.I will need to try more than once before I jump to 5 stars

Be
Review №49

Love this place! Sweet atmosphere and even better ice cream. You have to try a bit of This Just Got Serious, in a waffle cone (of course) - best stuff ever!

Ab
Review №50

My husband and I have frequented this place for a while now and it’s great ice cream! Unfortunately we have been priced out within the last year. We ordered two 1 scoop cones and the total was $12.50. Man, they are making great margins.

Je
Review №51

Best neighborhood ice cream shop I recommend theyre very dark chocolate 😂😋

Br
Review №52

Best ice cream. Great venue. Super friendly staff. Comparable pricing to competitors but with better quality. Oh, and you can say youre buying local;)

S
Review №53

My favorite ice cream place! Also love their spoons that change colors 😀

Er
Review №54

This a great place for anyone who loves ice cream. The staff was very friendly, the place was clean, and the ice cream was delicious. We took our 3 year old here for her birthday and had the best time.

J
Review №55

Great atmosphere and decor. Friendly attentive staff and a wide range of ice cream flavors in cake, sugar or waffle cones or as a shake or malt. Shaved ice is also available. Lines were long but moved very fast. Glad to have this gem in our neighborhood.

Ra
Review №56

The absolute best ice cream in the Eastern United States. This is a must for young and old alike. I recommend Zanzibar

Mi
Review №57

Love stopping here for an ice cream treat. They have so many delicious flavors, the hardest thing is to decide which one to get!

Br
Review №58

Absolutely the best ice cream Ive ever had. Great service. The variety of flavors is outstanding. I am particularly fond of the peach, the bourbon pecan pie and their Zanzibar Chocolate which was the winner at the World Dairy Competition.

Cr
Review №59

Family-friendly atmosphere. Lots of great flavors; both standards and interesting mixes (try the This Just Got Serious). Fast service. A great spot for some ice cream or shaved ice.

La
Review №60

Truly one of a kind experience! The ice cream is probably the best Ive ever had, the variety is expansive, and the serving sizes are colossal! Not to mention the wonderful and fast service. If youre in the area, youve gotta stop by Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe.

Ry
Review №61

Try the Fat Elvis, s--t just got serious or the Spicy whiskey ice cream. Great place for a special treat.

Ji
Review №62

You have to try this place!! Their ice cream is unique and amazing. The employees are very enthusiastic about letting you try different kinds. Its hard to pick just one!

De
Review №63

Very cute Ice Cream Shoppe the service was very polite and prompt. Just a standard, go through the line, sample flavors, choose and pay at the end. I would say its worth visiting just to admire the store itself.

Ta
Review №64

The ice cream is good, but is a little bit confused inside, there is no arrows indicating who will be served first. Dont expect friendly attendants.

Be
Review №65

Good selection. Great quality. Nice options including shaved ice and ice cream nachos. Prices are ok.

Li
Review №66

A wonderful neighborhood ice-cream shop with a fun atmosphere! The ice-cream is amazing and there are plenty of flavors to select from. This is definitely one of our favorite spots in Bluff Park!

Gr
Review №67

Great selection of ice cream that all taste great. Never have a problem with the service either.

Ch
Review №68

My son loved it! This is one of the best ice cream spots in the area.

Ma
Review №69

The only lie about this review is that 5 stars is not enough. They have combinations that only be thought of by the most imaginative 5-10 year-old geniuses. Anyone within flying distance to Bluff Park needs to give this place a go.

St
Review №70

I’m from out of town and went there to get ice cream for me and my brother’s family. I was going to get two lemon blueberry cheesecake sundaes, which are advertised on their website- made with lemon poppyseed ice cream and a slice a real cheesecake— the girls working there had never heard of it and said that they don’t have cheesecake or even the lemon poppyseed ice cream. Then we wanted the spicy whisky truffle, Oreo espresso and cake batter fudge— they had none of these. All of them are shown on their site and not marked as seasonal and I wasted 30 minutes round trip- so disappointing.

Ar
Review №71

The employees were extremely friendly and welcoming. The establishment was very nice and clean. I will definitely be visiting again whenever I am home again.

Ri
Review №72

Nice place. Becoming a standard stop in Bluff Park. Glad to see more small successful businesses here.

Jo
Review №73

Great ice cream. Great atmosphere. Very family friendly.

Br
Review №74

Soooooo good! Sweet employees and delicious ice cream.

Ev
Review №75

Love this ice cream shoppe! Old time feel with modern vibe! Plus, most importantly, the ice cream is by far some of the best I have had! Will definitely be a regular!

La
Review №76

One of my go to places for Ice cream. Prices is ok.

we
Review №77

The ice cream is ok. Nothing to die for and is over priced and they need more varities of flavor. But the decor is cute!

Ro
Review №78

They have a great selection of ice cream and the staff are very helpful and will let you try everything. It is a great family atmosphere and I would highly recommend it in Bluff Park

Ch
Review №79

The ice cream is delicious! This is a great spot for the whole family.

An
Review №80

You must try the ice cream flights! So yummy and perfect for those of us who can never make up our mind!

El
Review №81

Cute little ice cream shop. Prices are a bit high but reasonable for the atmosphere and demographic area.

Ro
Review №82

2 visits and each time felt more welcoming than the other.

Ti
Review №83

Great service, friendly and helpfull staff. Ice cream is well worth the price. Will come here again 10/10

To
Review №84

Best ice cream my family and I have ever had! We go there 1-2 times a week! Thank you for the amazing flavors- Zanzibar, Cotton Candy and Sticks & Stones are my fave!

Ja
Review №85

Girlfriend and her sister love the place.

An
Review №86

Five star ice cream in a small-town parlor atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Probably in a few days...

Ri
Review №87

Great Ice creams. Havent tried any of their shakes, slushies, coffee drinks yet. Plan to try their ice cream cakes / pies.

Vu
Review №88

Best little icecream shop around. pleasant and helpful staff. neat and clean.

Ja
Review №89

Wow. An old time ice cream shop right here in Bluff Park. Dont be in a rush, relax, and eat some very unique and delicious ice cream. Their butter pecan is the best I have had.

Ri
Review №90

In my neighborhood. Awesome ice cream and people. Can have large lines at times. Owner ships in from Wisconsin dairies. This is a must try when in the area.

El
Review №91

This place has the best ice cream in town. The manager Justin was extreamly knowlegable on all of the variety of items. Their staff was very friendly and welcoming as well. I will definitely be back with my friends and family.

Su
Review №92

Great place to go for ice cream. Very family friendly. Bright, clean shoppe.

Re
Review №93

Great summer afternoon treat. Wonderful variety of flavors. Might be a little pricey for a family of 4.

Jo
Review №94

Excellent chocolate malts, and delicious mj

La
Review №95

Shop clean as a pin. Young, friendly employees with nice manners. Tasty frozen treats but a bit high priced. Service charge for using debit/credit cards.

Da
Review №96

Good icecream, nice decor. They make an effort to provide novel flavors and cater to the whole family. They should really invest in a shave ice machine instead of a crushed ice machine though...

Sh
Review №97

Delicious ice cream! A little pricey, but VERY good!

Ed
Review №98

Good prices, plenty of parking, good service, and great flavors.

Br
Review №99

My first time visiting this business. Great atmosphere. Great ice cream.

Pa
Review №100

Great ice cream and really nice staff. Well worth going to.

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  • Address:815 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226, United States
  • Site:http://bluffparkicecreamshop.com/
  • Phone:+1 205-423-5055
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:1–7PM
  • Tuesday:12–8PM
  • Wednesday:1–7PM
  • Thursday:1–7PM
  • Friday:1–7PM
  • Saturday:1–7PM
  • Sunday:1–7PM
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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