Pistachio Ice Cream

I will second my son's recommendation. The ice cream is great, the owner, Manny, is even better, and the vibe in the whimsical side yard may blow your mind. It was my first visit, but I will be back soon! (I had the Date ice cream. It was fantastic!)

This is the best Persian Ice cream shop ever! This is my first time trying Persian non-dairy ice cream 🍨. I received a few samples: cookies and cream, Turkish coffee, and Rose Water. Oh my gosh, they are so delicious! Anyone who is lactose intolerant must try this pistachio ice cream. Here is the answer to your question: NO, IT DOES NOT TASTE LIKE PISTACHIOS. I love the environment, its very open and cozy with a great outdoor activities area. Go try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed. Amazing!!!

This place is wonderful. I just attended my nephews birthday party. They were very sweet and even decorated his space. On top of that the ice cream was amazing. Enough choices for everyone. My personal first time having lavender ice cream and I loved it. Definitely a great place to go to!

Don’t be mistaken this isn’t a daycare! 💀 I didn’t realize this was a Persian ice cream shop until recently. This place is to die for! The affogato is out of this world. They have coffee drinks as well all made with little waves beans. The ambience, the vibes it’s all beautiful. Will definitely be back!

This place is SO adorable! The inside and decor is awesome! The baklava was delicious. I did not like the ice cream (I sampled two flavors), it tasted like milky perfume, definitely not what I was expecting. I would go back and have the baklava again and try other items (I think I saw they had assorted drinks), but the ice cream is not regular ice cream and was not my flavor preference. The outside is also very cute!

Beautiful shop with delicious flavors of Persian ice cream. We tried quite a few flavors and enjoyed each of them. They have vegan flavors as well, and serve Little Waves coffee. Plus they have a lovely outdoor area with fire pits and a play area for kids. A lovely community friendly spot!

It is a small ice cream shop that has been meticulously designed. When you enter, everything feels perfectly in tune, creating a great atmosphere. I really liked that the flavors were bold, and they generously added ingredients to the ice cream, allowing us to truly experience the flavor, which was lovely. If you don’t like rosewater, you may want to avoid the saffron pistachio, though I love it. You can also ask them for samples.

Great people behind the counter with wonderful smiles Good flavors Interesting concepts like rice noodles Nice outdoor space Texture of the ice cream was inconsistent, one much more icier than the other and both icey. Needs improvement on texture

Durham has no shortage of amazing ice cream spots and Pistachio is one of them! We got a couple of things: - Cucumber Ice Cream: My sister and I did a double take when we tried this- the cucumber essence was VERY strong but it tasted great? Super refreshing. - Creamy Rosewater: Again, the rosewater essense was really present; overall, we enjoyed this but we kept getting these solid white bits which didn't add much to the flavor. We googled it later- it could be bastani sonnati, frozen chunks of heavy cream. - Baklava: Pretty classic. - Bamieh: First time trying this, they're like bite-sized donuts soaked in syrup. Pretty good, very sweet. There's plenty of free parking in the front. The service is fast. The ambiance is SO nice: both indoor & outdoor seating available, the outdoor is in like such a nice garden setting with benches, swings, etc. 9/10 would recommend!

Really wanted to like this more... The single scoop is a big portion but expensive at ~$7. I wish you could split it into two flavors. The unique flavors are awesome but the taste and texture are *shrug* for the price. There were little white noodle things in the cherry flavor that had no real taste and really detracted on texture for me. The space inside is so cute. Bright, thoughtful touches, good energy. The outside space is awesome but not cohesive kinda seems like random stuff was just put together

Came on a Thursday afternoon and enjoyed a double scoop of mango and pistachio/almond. For two scoops and a smoothie it was $20... pretty expensive but the ice cream was great. The smoothie on the other hand was just overpowered by apple juice so if you like apple The Berry one is for you The vibe inside was super cute, very chic and the guy at the counter was helpful and greeted us when we walked in. Overall a decent spot!

Iranian ice cream. It's a thing. I grew up with an ice cream shop run by post-revolution immigrants, so I sought this out. The flavors were as distinctive as I had expected. You can't go far without running into a pistachio in this cuisine, but they also had a mix of fruity flavors and several non-dairy options, as well as shakes, coffee, and a few other goodies. The berry-based flavor I got had mixed in small noodles like a falooda, while the green tea provided a marvelous contrast. The setting is a splendid looking industrial building with outdoor space for when the weather is nice. It's expensive ice cream, but my feeling has always been that if you're going to do dessert, do it right.

love pistachio! i got the chocolate (basic i know) but it was fantastic! the worker was also super sweet as well and let us try as many flavors as we wanted. my friend got the coffee and loved it! would totally come back

I have always wanted to try this place and what better day to try it than national ice cream day. I got the saffron pistachio and turkish coffee flavors. I have to say this may be some of the best ice cream I have had in durham. The texture was silky smooth and the flavor itself really embodied the flavors. They also have a wide variety of flavors you don't find in your everyday ice cream shops. Outside of ice cream, they also have coffee and desserts which I hope to try next time. The atmosphere here was perfect. Felt very zenful. They also have a nice garden area outside where you can sit under a canopy and also some random swings. My only advice would be that some of the seating has ants currently in the summer so be careful of that. The staff was super friendly here as well and let us try many different flavors. The prices were definitely on the higher side but I think it was worth it. Plenty of parking as well. Overall, I would argue this may be my favorite ice cream place in Durham now. I will definitely be back. My only critique is the ants outside on the large center table but that can definitely be fixed! Looking forward for another visit.

Absolutely the best ice cream this side of Atlantic! We were so happy to discover this hidden gem right here in Dirham The flavors are very unique, not the standard ones you find in any ice cream store. We have tried Saffron Pistachio, Alfonso Mango, Orange blossom as well as ginger rose water and each one is distinctive and super delicious. The flavors come through so well My favorite is the ginger rose water with subtle hints of rose water and ginger! There is plenty of outdoor seating with even a swing seat for cozy couples Get to this place ASAP and find your favorite flavor!!

Best ice cream in the area in my opinion! Their lavender flavor is divine, and not too sweet like other shops. The coffee flavor tastes great too. Only thing is that the creamy rose water didn't have enough rose flavor

Great ice cream and unique flavors. The saffron was super yummy and so was the lavender. It was a bit on the pricier side, but worth it! They also have a great playground area for families.

Pistachio is the new ice cream/gelato spot I didn't know I needed. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, perfect for grabbing a sweet treat. They have a fun outdoor area to hang out in if it's not tooooooo hot or cold, plenty of parking and there are tacos next door if you want dinner and dessert in one stop. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out!

A new ice cream shop with ample, easy parking and a gorgeous space, complete with a kid-and dog-welcoming fenced yard! In addition to the basic chocolate and vanilla options, Pistachio offers middle eastern flavors like Turkish coffee, rose, date (pairs so well with the chocolate!), and their signature saffron pistachio (intriguing and fun to taste, but a little too savory for me to want a whole scoop). The building is just lovely, and the adjacent grassy fenced yard is thoughtfully set up. There are swings (infant, kid, and porch), small tables and chairs, and a massive covered picnic table. I also spotted dog bowls and a soft play mat. This would be a lovely spot to have a sweet play date or date date, accented by that date ice cream!

Delicious inventive ice cream paired with a classy mad-hatter tea party ambiance. Inside is clean and bright with a nice amount of intimate indoor seating. Tables are small, so smaller groups would feel more comfortable for indoor enjoyment of your ice cream, coffee or pastry. Outdoors there is a large garden area that has plenty of eclectic seating options, including chair swings! A little play area for younger kids is a nice touch too. The ice cream was decidedly delicious. We opted for a ginger rose water and matcha green tea and both were fantastic. I definitely recommend this unusual little spot filled with whimsy.

What a great spot!!! Great place with kids to play outside...The ice cream was absolutely delicious with some familiar and also some very unique flavors. They have a variety of coffees also! Highly recommend relaxing outside in a garden area!! We will definitely be back...

I highly recommend this place! I tried Saffron ice cream, it was amazing!even better than the ones in Iran!!! I will definitely go back!

Best ice cream I've ever had: beats the hell out of Van Leeuwen, The Parlour, Two Roosters, or any of the other ice cream places that have been favorites of mine until now.

Super cute store and very nice staff. I'm not an icecream connoisseur but the icecream was good and there were some inventive flavor options, however, the prices are off the wall. $8 for a single scoop waffle cone is a lot, even if it were excellent icecream. Nice outdoor space. The spot itself is a bit hard to find with no clear signage designating the store. Overall, will probably explore another icecream spot next time

Best pistachio ice cream I've ever had. They have lots of other Persian inspired flavors. Shop is cute. There's plenty of outside activity space for kids and parents. Give them a try.

This is a VERY Durham ice cream parlor / coffee shop. The flavors are a bit nontraditional, very Persian inspired flavors so keep that in mind if bringing picky folks although they do have some traditional flavors like chocolate or cookie dough. The service was nice and quick. There's a nice quiet interior and a big exterior space if you want to sit outside. a nice addition to the ice cream scene in Durham.

Awesome, unusual flavors. We tried the Turkish Coffee, the Date, and a Berry sorbet. Wonderful! Will be back.

Had read about this place, but just went about a week ago. I've visited twice and definitely will do so again. I really like the saffron pistachio, but I tried the lavender last time I went and it is outstanding. I've had lavender from somewhere else, but this was much better. Staff is friendly. The first time I went was with a friend and we ate in the store. There were 2 syrups on the table but haven't tried either as yet. I highly recommend Pistachio and hope their sign arrives soon, as it may be a little hard to notice from the road. A little pricey (for me) but I'm going anyway.

I don't even know that I was *consciously* praying for a gelato spot with the flavors of Persia. Either way, this is the ice cream shop I've been dreaming of! ALL my favorite flower water and/or fruit flavors, with or without nuts, several vegan options, plus Chocolate and Vanilla from Maple View because of course. Little Waves coffee drinks; my cappuccino was on point. Delightful side yard with work space in and out. If you thought Durham didn't need another coffee and/or ice cream spot, you were wrong. Go immediately. Just dont eat the last of the Date flavor before I get back.

So unique, flavors so amazing. All family run. Outdoor area to linger and enjoy your treats.

The texture of the ice cream was not good. All 4 flavors had too many crystals and 3 of the 4 had lumps of butterfat. The saffron pistachio and lavender had just enough small lumps that the mouthfeel was unpleasant. The pint of prepackaged rosewater was the worst with small pea sized visible lumps of butterfat throughout. I thought the Persian cucumber was great, the family didn't much like the flavor, it was different but good and the texture didn't have the lumpy butterfat. Overall, I was disappointed.

Incredibly good ice cream, unique flavors. Honey almond, mango and date among the standouts for me.

Wow I'm not getting the positive reviews. Crazy high prices (7$ for a single scoop) for very mediocre ice cream. The wafers that come with were stale as well. Nice enough staff and nice outdoor space but there are just too many other good reasonably priced alternatives with really good ice cream in Durham (Parlor, Jeni's, Two Roosters, etc.) to seek this place out. I will not be back.

Unique flavors for my palate, and delicious! Such a sweet garden to sit in as well. Very family friendly and I could see myself having a coffee there in the mornings. Staff (owner?) was nice too.

Heard about it online and decided to stop by. So glad we did! Ice cream was delicious--we got the saffron pistachio and the faloodeh and both were fantastic! Staff were friendly and willing to answer questions, and we got to sample a few flavors before making a selection. There's also a fantastic outdoor area with tables and swings. All-around, lovely, and definitely something to check out.

New favorite ice cream joint in Durham. The persian inspired flavors were delicious and unlike anything I've ever had. I tried and enjoyed the saffron pistachio, rose water ginger, orange blossom, turkish coffee and sour cherry. Each pushed the boundaries of what I thought ice cream could taste like. There are also some more basic flavors for the less adventurous. The latte (using grounds roasted down the road at cococinnamon) also hit the spot. The outside seating area has a distinct aesthetic with swings for kids, fountains and some good places to post up and do some work. Service was friendly and helpful.

Amazing Persian ice cream! Great outdoor space for family and friends to hang out and had a well thought out gated outdoor space for children!

The saffron pistachio ice cream is absolutely delicious! I can't wait to come back and try other flavors. Lovely outdoor seating area too!

There were unique flavors and they are delicious. The inside is beautifully decorated and the service was great.

This ice cream store is a new hidden gem in Durham. They have an incredible selection of unique and delicious flavors. The staff was super kind and welcoming. This is going to be our new go to ice cream spot!

Great coffee ice cream and the chocolate is 10/10. Lovely new place to take family and friends.