Sara P.
Yelp
Lick is my favorite local ice cream maker and affogatos are my favorite dessert. So, when I heard that not only would Lick be assuming the former Wyliepalooza "little blue house" off the Monon, but I could have espresso poured over their deliciously creamy, creative ice cream flavors...and it was all in walking distance...and open year-round...was it a dream? It was not.
I walked to Lick SoBro on its opening day within its first hour of business, intent on getting my coveted affogato...and hopefully an additional free small ice cream, as one of the first 30 customers. Luckily, there was not much of a line, so I got to take in the little shop and its offerings. There were eight (8) ice cream scoop options to choose from, as well as a cooler full of take-home pints in other flavors. Although Lick is known for its high-quality, more creatively "adult' flavors, such as my favorite gorgonzola & spiced pecan and cedar & whiskey, no worries for parents of small children or otherwise more picky adults; flavors like cookies & cream, cookie dough, and s'mores were available (as well as pints of chocolate). You could also get your scoop made into a cookie sandwich, shake, or the aforementioned affogato (do it!).
I tried a rosewater pistachio brittle scoop affogato-style and it was wonderful. The rosewater flavor and scent was present, but not too heavily floral. I loved sipping the melted ice cream espresso mixture at the end, with the candied pistachio pieces providing flavorful crunch. As one of the first 30 customers, I also got a small cup of pumpkin 5-spice oatmeal crisp to take home to my partner. Service was very friendly and one of Lick's founding sisters served up my affogato.
I'm so happy Lick is open and wish them a lot of success at this location. I'll probably become a regular on my long Friday walks; a little sweet, espresso-drenched reward at the end of the week. It would be cool if Lick could collaborate with nearby SoBro businesses on exciting new flavors, once this location become more established (i.e. Dalgona pie flavor w. Pots & Pans, Bhota chai flavor from Prufrock, Healthy Elephant inspired from Hubbards, or, Nutty Wook vibes from Goldleaf...so many possibilities!).
P.S. If gorgonzola & glazed pecan happens to be in stock in the future, please save me a scoop of your cheesiest, funkiest scoop.