B&G Milkyway

It is no surprise that each B&G Milkyway location is always busy-it has been a Sioux Falls favorite since it opened in 1954. I go nearly once a week and was happy to return for the review. Usually when I go to B&G, I opt for the drive-through since it is just as fast, if not faster, than going inside. After debating my choices of ice cream, I decided on a grasshopper avalanche-a mix of mint ice cream and Oreos. Like always, I was not disappointed. The thickness was perfect and I spent less than five minutes in the drive-through total. For me, B&G will always be my first pick for ice cream. It is reasonably priced and the proportion sizes are perfect. There are options for sundaes, floats, shakes and avalanches. There are also many flavors of slush whips, or a mixture of slushie and ice cream. With so many choices and over 60 years of business, it is nearly impossible not to find something to fulfill a late-night ice cream craving.

Review-5/5

Coldstone

Coldstone is the perfect place if you are looking for more than a quick ice cream cone.  When ordering, you have the ability to choose from a variety of flavors and candies to create your own perfect bowl of ice cream. The portion sizes run from “Like It,” to “Love It” before ending with “Gotta Have It.” I ordered the “Cookie Doughn’t You Want It” bowl in the middle size and had more than enough to share with my friends. After ordering, you get to watch the dessert being made in front of you first-hand. The server even did tricks with the ice cream to mix all the ingredients together before handing it to me. It was a little more expensive than the other places costing about $6. The ice cream was very rich and creamy and an overall positive experience. The store also offers shakes, sundaes, pies and fruit smoothies.

Review- 4

Cherry Berry

Cherry Berry is a self-serve frozen yogurt bar that gives each person the ability to chose exactly what they want. Since I am a pretty indecisive person, I opted to get multiple flavors. After filling my cup with orange sorbet, white chocolate, espresso and vanilla, I covered the yogurt in strawberries, cherries and gummy bears. What sounds like an odd combination turned out to be surprisingly good. One of the best parts about Cherry Berry is convincing yourself it is “healthy.” Although it can be healthy, the large display of toppings that include cookies, brownies and candies make it hard to stick to a diet. Overall, Cherry Berry gives customers the opportunity to customize exactly what they want and all while being reasonably priced.

Review-4/5

Culver’s

Usually when going to Culver’s, I am headed to buy chicken strips rather than their custard. I ordered one scoop of chocolate ice cream with brownies, and one scoop was enough. It was much more filling than I had expected and I was glad I did not order a larger size. The custard in general always seems to be a little runny and they do not provide a large variety of options. However, it is easy for each person to customize their order, but the actual flavors are limited. One advantage with Culver’s is the opportunity for a free scoop of custard with a kid’s meal. The kid’s meals are a decent size, so the free custard could be worth it. It was a good experience, however, I think I will stick to the top-notch chicken strips when dining at Culver’s.

Review3/5

Dairy Queen

Like most fast food chains, Dairy Queen has many options for food as well as ice cream. I ordered a small Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard for just under $4. Since it is considered a specialty blizzard, it was a little more expensive than a regular blizzard. The center was filled with strawberries and circled in vanilla ice cream and graham crackers. Just as promised, it was thick enough that the worker could flip it completely upside down without losing any ice cream before handing it to me. They also offer mini sizes which is just the right amount to fulfill your craving. Each year, DQ also hosts “Free Cone Day” as well as “Free Blizzard Day” where all donations go to Children’s Miracle Network. Overall, the experience was about average and what I had expected. The workers were nice enough, however it would not be my first pick for ice cream.

Review-3.5/5

Stensland

Stensland Family Farms ice cream is fairly new to Sioux Falls. After opening in October of 2016, the company has gotten nothing but excellent reviews. The shop is fairly small with one wall covered in freezers with quarts of ice cream for purchase and the other full of hand-made, fresh ice cream. With about 22 flavors to chose from, it is easy to please everyone. The flavors range from chocolate and vanilla, to white chocolate with raspberry. I ordered a “Double Dip” of mint and watched as the friendly workers placed two huge scoops into a bowl. For a price of about $5, customers absolutely get what they are paying for. The ice cream has incredible creamy flavor without being too much. It is also completely solid upon receiving it so customers are not handed a melted bowl of ice cream. There are also options for ice cream cookie sandwiches, cakes, sorbets and dairy free options. With the outgoing workers and delectable ice cream, Stensland will without a doubt be in business for many years to come.

Review-4.5/5