Annie G.
Yelp
There are lots of places I want to like, but find that I don't. This is a place I didn't want to like, but couldn't help myself from going crazy for.
I didn't want to like it, because there is always a line. Really, always. Second, crazy flavors annoy me more than they intrigue me. Ok, I'm sure there are people who want blue cheese or apple wasabi or bone marrow or sea urchin ice cream ... but it makes me wonder if a place is more about Instagram than the actual quality and taste of what they are selling.
HOWEVER, the Chocolate Gooey Brownie is one of the best things I've ever had. No joke. Their waffle cones, also, are among the best things I've ever had. Think all waffle cones are alike? Try theirs and let me know. And if you're so inclined, their Sea Salt w/ Caramel Ribbons is incredible. The caramel is almost smokey, or whiskey tasting and it is so different than everybody else's ice cream by the same name.
On top of that, the workers here are always patient and always nice. So go ahead, Salt & Straw, offer the hipsters ham & eggs ice cream or beef cheek ice cream or whatever other goofy thing you think up that normal people would never want. As long as you continue to sell me Chocolate Gooey Brownie, I promise not to roll my eyes (much).