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Zesto
1100 South St, Lincoln, NE 68502, United States
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Ku
Review β„–1

I grew up going to Zesto’s. Awesome ice cream. A Lincoln original. Love those root beer floats. πŸ™‚

Li
Review β„–2

Love zesto ice cream! Always delicious! The only bad part is, they seem to only have 1 or 2 staff working in the evenings. The staff is great, but very busy with a line of people.

Ca
Review β„–3

Everything was perfect! Absolutely delicious.Staff is so friendly too. Thanks for the extra uplift we needed this treat today after a not so good day. We all left with happy smiles and full bellies πŸ˜πŸ‘

Ro
Review β„–4

Great little walk-up ice cream shop. Many ice cream options and a grill. A fixture in the neighborhood for all the right reasons.

Ky
Review β„–5

Definitely worth the stop. Always great & friendly customer service & good ice cream! CASH ONLY!

At
Review β„–6

Love this place .Will be back for more yummy ice cream.Cherry dip cone with crunch and nut brown crown cone is what we had this time.Came from Colorado for this place.

Mi
Review β„–7

Great old fashioned ice cream & snack shop! Neighborhood fave! Cash Only!

Di
Review β„–8

Seems like most people come for the ice cream, but try the Zesto Burger if youre feeling nostalgic for Tastee Inn or Waldos. Its not exactly the same, but equally delicious in my humble opinion.

Ro
Review β„–9

Great place to get a summer snack. They even have strawberry soft serve. Very customer service friendly.

Ro
Review β„–10

Some of the best soft ice cream Ive ever had. This place comes highly recommended

Sa
Review β„–11

You gotta try the zesto burger its freaking awesome loved it!!!

Kr
Review β„–12

Eh, cash only didnt have cash, was bummed since I drove a distance

Va
Review β„–13

Loved bringing our furbabies and sharing ice cream in the park like setting. Always our favorite part of summer!! Fresh fruit shakes!!

Br
Review β„–14

Great place !! Just wish they accepted debit/credit cards

Zy
Review β„–15

Ordered a chocolate sundae and received vanilla. Asked to have it corrected and they basically refused. Never again will we eat here. Poor customer service.

Te
Review β„–16

As good as always and I have been going here for many,many years just plain yummy.

Dy
Review β„–17

Wonderful service good old fashion home town shakes and burgers open later than you would . expect rain or shine she’s out here to make you smile with a fat bowl of ice cream 10:05pm Such a sweetheart

Ch
Review β„–18

We are visiting from out of state, we found it to be a AWESOME and FANTASTIC neighborhood place

Co
Review β„–19

Cash only shop, with wonderful customer service and great ice cream. There is no place to eat inside, however there are benches outside to sit and eat. I have been taking the kids there for years.

Yo
Review β„–20

Love this place!! My fiancee introduced me to zestos I knew there was a reason I was marrying that man. Amazing ice cream!! Great prizes as busy as they are especially during summer virtually no waiting time but even if there had been it would have been well worth it fresh ingredients absolutely delicious sundaes. Will be trying their cheeseburgers next time followed by ice cream!!! Do not go without visiting zestos you will NOT regret it!! 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Te
Review β„–21

Zestos has the best ice cream in Lincoln and the prices make it affordable to frequent. We paid $18 for 2 large malts with 3 flavors and a half gallon of twist ice cream. We paid the same price for 2 large malts and about 6 Oz of twist ice cream. I honestly couldnt believe they didnt even fill the 12 Oz cup half way up. Anyway, Zestos is the where to go it you want some soft serve in your freezer at home. Especially when its the best ice cream in town. 🧑🧑

Ga
Review β„–22

Great little place to have ice cream and the most delicious root beer float

Lu
Review β„–23

Absolutely avoid this place if you have any nut allergies! Also super rude staff.

Ka
Review β„–24

Best Mix-Ins in town! The Zesto burgers are delicious too. (They are sort of a cross between a tastee & sloppy joe.) Tried the new Lemon Pie Mix-In...it is lucious! A couple things to be aware of: if theyre busy, be prepared to wait awhile for your order to come out. Also, bring cash or a checkbook! They do not take bank or credit cards.

ji
Review β„–25

Very much a very awesome place to get ice cream super fast and friendly staff and service

Em
Review β„–26

Hurry and eat because the ice cream melts fast!! Arguably the best ice cream in town but the storefront is easily the most memorable and fun.

Jo
Review β„–27

Great soft serve ice cream 🍦

Sh
Review β„–28

Zestos. Best hamburgers and zesto burgers. Pineapple sundae so good you never get enough. Picnic tables to sit on. A wonderful experience...zestos..

Ca
Review β„–29

Linda is AWESOME...always friendly staff, and hands down the best ice cream, so many varieties!!

Re
Review β„–30

Excellent ice cream with a great hometown feel!

gl
Review β„–31

I have to search far and wide for a coffee or capaccino shake. Great capaccino shake here.

Be
Review β„–32

So happy for warm weather and smooth creamy Zesto Ice Cream!!! Lots of others lined up for the yummy treat also!

La
Review β„–33

Great ice cream and shakes.

Ja
Review β„–34

Great tasting ice cream at a nostalgic ice cream stop.

Si
Review β„–35

Very Yummy!!! The strawberry is very good!

St
Review β„–36

Delicious ice cream. Local favorite.

Da
Review β„–37

Good experience. Lemon pie ice cream the best.

Da
Review β„–38

Always a sweet treat stop!

Al
Review β„–39

Get the nut brown crown mix in. Its the bomb!

Ja
Review β„–40

Zestos is another local favorite for a long, long, time! Ive been enjoying their delicious treats for over 50 years???

Na
Review β„–41

This place has been serving creamy soft serve ice cream for a long time. They have savory food too, but I love their ice cream. Plenty of picnic tables in the shade. I recommend this place.

Lo
Review β„–42

A classic shop offering up delicious soft-serve ice cream. I always get a crunch coat cone, which is ice cream coated in crushed peanuts and sprinkles. When available, the strawberry soft-serve is well worth it!

cr
Review β„–43

Decent prices! Reminds me of Omaha

Da
Review β„–44

Maybe beginning of season and will be better. Service was slow and my shake tasted bad, either sour milk or bad berries

Te
Review β„–45

One of Lincolns oldest and treasured stops for ice cream. Ice cream flavor is a cut above other options in the Lincoln area. One of the few places with a crunch cote ice cream cone.

Jo
Review β„–46

Iconic walk-up Lincoln ice cream spot. They are friendly, prompt to the window, and have the best soft serve ice cream in town. And for part of the summer they have STRAWBERRY soft serve, which is AMAZING!

Ja
Review β„–47

Not a single person outside or inside was wearing a mask. SMH covid is still real and killing people

Cr
Review β„–48

Great service and delicious food!! Whether youre getting an actual bite to eat or just dessert, its delicious!! You can customize just about anything!! Options are a plenty here!!!

D
Review β„–49

Zesto is definitely a Lincoln treasure with a cash only pass through window, plentiful shaded outdoor seating, and quick service. Their soft serve ice cream mix-in small size would be considered a large at most other ice cream shops. Our family makes a stop to Zesto every summer during their seasonal open hours. Its a great treat after a hot day!

G.
Review β„–50

Aa my wife said, Zesto never lets us down. Here, or any other location. Malts (they even have Butterscotch) were so thick, its hard to drink it with a straw! Ask for a spoon if they dont give you one! Nice, shady spot next the building to eat and enjoy after you order.

C
Review β„–51

Ive been going to this little store since I was a young child. Their staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful and their food and ice cream is consistently awesome. Now that C&L DAIRY store isnt open on West Coddington anymore, I think this is the only above par mom and pop ice cream place left in town. If youve never been to Zesto, this little store is definitely worth a try!

Eu
Review β„–52

I can understand thats a great creamery in the neighborhood, but if you want something tastier even a Dairy Queen will be better for my taste. Extensive menu though.

Ki
Review β„–53

Amazing flavor whether you get a shake, a float, a crunch cone or an prep cookie sandwich. They have all kinds of treats to soothe your sweet tooth. My choice for today was a crunch cone, reminds me of Christmas shopping at Skagway. We always got to stop for a treat.

No
Review β„–54

Good ice cream with fresh fruit

Wo
Review β„–55

🎊Our favorite place to have ice cream!! Yummy,πŸ’– Rich, smooth. They have ice cream like no other. I πŸ’œ the crunch cone, he πŸ’™s the mix-in shakes!!!πŸ’•πŸ’œπŸ’•

Ma
Review β„–56

If youve not visited this place, You Must. Best ice cream ever anywhere!

Ro
Review β„–57

Great ice cream

Ki
Review β„–58

Quick service and friendly staff!

Jo
Review β„–59

Omg their coffee shake is amazing. Great place to visit during pandemic, walk up and can sit outside. Perfect afternoon visit 😏

ra
Review β„–60

Best ice cream Ive ever had.

Ch
Review β„–61

I like to get a pint of chocolate and a spoon

Ro
Review β„–62

Yummy yummy πŸ˜‹

Le
Review β„–63

Great little place . Best sundae Ive had since I ws a kid. Opened only in the summer.

Ni
Review β„–64

Great chocolate malts.

K.
Review β„–65

Look for their special flavors of the month. If you missed peppermint stick you will be sad!

Sh
Review β„–66

Best ice cream place in Lincoln

Gr
Review β„–67

They are very helpful

Ja
Review β„–68

Love there ice cream

Sa
Review β„–69

Ive loved this place since I was a kid. Great, inexpensive ice cream. Always delicious!

Jo
Review β„–70

Best there is in town!

Sh
Review β„–71

I have always gone here since I was little with my mom. Now i take my kids and grandbabies to this place. Just love going there.

Ma
Review β„–72

Great ice cream

Am
Review β„–73

Yum, yum yummers.

La
Review β„–74

The best!

Co
Review β„–75

Cherry dipped cones just as good as we remembered from 27 years ago.

Da
Review β„–76

Loved going there since I was a kid was great then is still great now 20 years later.

Be
Review β„–77

Biased because Ive been coming to Zesto since my parents would take me as a child. Zesto will always have a front row seat in my heart of ice cream. Pull in to their little side parking only lot and see for yourself.

Ma
Review β„–78

Lemon soft serve rocked!!!

Al
Review β„–79

Its a great place to eat. Love the ice cream and the food..

Lo
Review β„–80

Awesome ice cream

Mi
Review β„–81

Good doesnt do Justice to this Awesome Lincoln Ice Cream Parlor

Da
Review β„–82

Ive ate there since that kid its still the greatest

Sh
Review β„–83

Zestos has really yummy soft serve vanilla cones. I get them plain or chocolate dipped. Perfect on a hot day! I will eventually try other things here, but I do have my faves already.

Cl
Review β„–84

Perfect local ice cream shop to go to for the summer nights! They also serve some hotdogs and hamburgers as well.

Ir
Review β„–85

Ive been drinking Zesto malts for 40 years. They have remained exquisite throughout time. These are not fast food joint type shakes. Real malts with real ingredients.

M
Review β„–86

Unsure if I was going to get my craving of a chocolate ice cream cherry dipped cone...the wonderful woman working said, We can make anything!I encourage you to try them out and see how well she handles your summer time cravings!!!

Ro
Review β„–87

Good prices, reasonable food quality for a food shack. Seldom see the same person working there, but have never had a bad experience with anyone that they have had working there.

ch
Review β„–88

Their ice cream is great. I ordered a brownie sundae. Was delicious, but too big for me. You need a big stomach and appetite for that one. Their malts and root beer freezes are fantastic. Reasonable prices but they only take cash or checks. No cards.

Ki
Review β„–89

Ive been going here since I was little. Great place for a quick ice cream treat!

Ma
Review β„–90

I would easily come here 3 times as often if you accepted cards. It’s frustrating because it’s much less convenient, I know the majority of people probably feel the same way.

Kr
Review β„–91

Always a long time favorite since I was a young girl! Cant believe we waited this long to get there this summer! Pup cup was also enjoyed by our little πŸ’™. Best place in Lincoln, prices too.

Ka
Review β„–92

Great ice cream! Service is fast and they manage to keep their prices low. Best place in town for soft serve ice cream!

Ti
Review β„–93

The best place to get some good ice cream.

Er
Review β„–94

Fast service. Lots of mix in options for ice cream. A true local original. Some may not appreciate the faded wooden picnic tables available for seating, but I think that they add to the charm of the place. If youre in Lincoln on a hot summer afternoon or evening, enjoy an ice cream treat at Zesto for a truly unique experience.

Je
Review β„–95

My wife loves going here. We always get the blenders. Its basically a better version of dairy queen.

Za
Review β„–96

Fun, open atmosphere that welcomes everyone. Zesto is honestly one of my favorite places in Lincoln. Highly recommend just about anything there.

Pa
Review β„–97

Super safe during the pandemic. He wore a mask and never touched it. While behind protective screen. And customers are outside getting blasted by virus killing UV rays from the sun.

Sc
Review β„–98

Best soft serve in town. Cone time!

Am
Review β„–99

Very disappointed! I have loved their ice cream for years but some cleanliness issues have recently caught my attention. I was there yesterday and noticed the guy who took my cash order did not change his gloves between handling money and the food. When I said that he should, he replied with it doesnt really matter. Emailed the owner and she basically said that they have meetings, the employees are supposed to change their gloves in between customers and they have a sanitizer bucket. Im sorry but do they change their gloves between customers or between transactions and food? Either way, I have sanitizer on my food or germs from cash because it took me about 3 seconds to go from window one to window two and I was watching what he did. So grossed out and obviously the owner does not care much based on the response.

Ja
Review β„–100

Zesto is and will always be one of the best guilty pleasures in life. The blend thingies are awesome, but I will always love the standard hot fudge sundae.

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  • Address:1100 South St, Lincoln, NE 68502, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/LincolnZesto/
  • Phone:+1 402-477-7598
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Friday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Saturday:11:30AM–10PM
  • Sunday:11:30AM–10PM
Service options
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Trending:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
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