Tigra C.
Yelp
In my humble opinion, this is the best and most excellent ice cream in the MSP area. Unfortunately for us, there's only one more week until they close permanently (01Oct, 2023). :(
I do not live in MSP, but I'm here a few times every year, for @ a 30 day stretch each time. I first tried them 4 years ago, and they've been consistently amazing across the years. I just spent the past six weeks in MSP, and I tried my best to come here at least every other day knowing it'd be my last Crepe & Spoon tastings ever.
The owner had expressed his desire to close a couple of years ago, but luckily he prolonged what would eventually be the inevitable. This time it seems like it's the real deal. So one last trip down memory lane before they close their doors forever.
How does Crepe & Spoon stand out from the rest? The innovative flavors, the quality, the creaminess, the consistency, the gluten-free waffle cones, and the fact that EVERYTHING IS VEGAN!! I've brought quite a few non-vegans here and they were none the wiser. They have much more than just ice cream, as their name suggests, but helado is what I always gravitated towards.
Everything slaps; even the classics like vanilla and chocolate were top tier. However, my top 3 are:
Pumpkin Bar - sweet & creamy pumpkin flavor with the right amount of spice; perfect for autumn. Pairs well with leggings and flannel.
Lemon Bar - tastes just like the homemade ice cream that my abuela used to make when I was little. Irresistibly inviting! As per my video on my ig page, I snagged the last drop of this throwback fav. No regrets!
COOOOOKIEEEE MOOOONSTERRRRR!!!!
As a child who grew up watching Sesame Street, I could relate to Cookie Monster and his afeccionado for cookies (or anything sweet, tbvh). My love for their Cookie Monster ice cream was instantaneous; blue lips and all!
On this last hurrah, the owner surprised us by adding some chocolate fudge into the recipe, and OMG!!! It was what I never knew I wanted or needed in this mixture! Give me 3 scoops, please!!
So if you're anywhere near the MSP area, make sure to stop by Crepe and Spoon before 01Oct, and buy them out of everything that remains: crepes, ice cream, shakes and other drinks, comic books, stickers, shirts, and more! Check their ig page for last call flavor announcements. And best of luck to Michael and his staff on their future endeavors!