Atomic No 7

YUM! I love this place and I’m excited it is in an area I often frequent. I will be making more and more stops here in the future.
On my first visit I was in dire need of a smoothie. After looking up places on Unilocal I saw that you can get 50% off of smoothies with a check-​in on Unilocal!
Once I got in I realized this is primarily a vegan ice cream joint, but never the less I still wanted a smoothie. I got the Atomic Amazon smoothie, it has the following in it: Açai, Pomegranate, Grape, Blueberry, Black Cherry, Goji, Blackberry, Apple, Dragon Fruit, Mangosteen, Banana, Strawberry, Rose Hip, Hibiscus, B-​12, Chia Seeds, Agave, Cardamom, OH AND I got a C-​Complex supplement added. Wow, that’s a lot of ingredients, and you know what? It was great. :)
I look forward to going back to have their made-​right-​there, organic, vegan ice cream!

Cool place! Love the customizable ice cream flavors and all the vegetarian/​vegan options! Service was great and the cashier explained that the ice creams take a bit longer than most places so we knew what to expect. I had the Groupon so it took care of two orders and we just had to pay tax. I got the coconut milk ice cream in bananas foster with salted caramel, molten lava, strawberries, and bananas. Leave it to me to make a vegan ice cream NOT vegan and extremely unhealthy. It was amazing! I will definitely be back as many times as I can drag myself to Henderson.

So immediately after my fantasy football draft at Buffalo Wild Wings I came here!
It was hot inside! They make ice cream/​smoothies in here right?
The cashier was cool and nice! It was my first time so she told me to grab a menu and a pencil and you make your ice cream by going from steps 1 to 5. I played it safe and ordered an almond milk strawberry banana honey in a cup.
And I thought it was cool how the dry ice spilled over the bowl and under the glass. Other than customizing your ice cream you can order an already made or designed creation.
My simple creation was delicious and healthy but I should be honest and say that I can get something like this at a lvac juice bar, cold stone, or maybe even mcdonalds. But it is an experience and not a bad one so definitely give this place a try!

Awsome ice cream flavors made to order!
My favorite flavor is the mole ice cream made with almond milk, agave, with pecans. Mole you may think savory but the spiciness from from the cayenne pepper along with a strong chocolate taste gives you on a unique flavor experience. Its cold and spicy hot at the same time.
I’ve also tried their salted butter caramel made with almond milk with agave. With this flavor you can really taste the saltiness but its a perfect combination with the sweetness of the caramel.
At first the checklist may be overwhelming but the workers are very helpful to help you figure it out. All their ice cream is made with liquid nitrogen and is fun for the kids to watch how its made. I love the way they use molecular cooking to combine natural ingredients and make something so simple.

Atomic #7 is absolutely «da bomb» haha, ok sorry about being corny.
But seriously, I made a special trip to this ice cream, smoothie, milk shake heaven this afternoon. I found out about them through groupon and decided I’ve got to check it out. Also,
listed the place as a vegetarian/​vegan/​raw vegan establishment. So there I went.
When I walked in, I see metal tables and seats, a cool open bar/​kitchen area where all the ice cream is made right in front of your eyes. I was greeted by a cheery young lady asking me if I had ever been there and explained how to order. I did my homework, so I sort of knew what I wanted.
It’s a 4 – 5 step process. Pick your size, pick your liquid base, pick your sweetener, pick your flavours, add toppings and voila they will custom make your ice cream!!! Oh, and pick your container, cup or waffle cone =)
I picked the medium, raw vegan base (almond milk made fresh on the spot), cinnamon, cardamon, ginger and stevia, yes they have stevia for no added sugar calories and I indulged in a gluten free waffle cone made on premises!!! Ok, ok, I will pay for it tomorrow, but I’m here in Las Vegas how often, a few times a year maximum. I deserve a little treat.
They go to the back and first blend the concoction using a Vitamix, cool. Then they pour the blended goop into a mixer and pour liquid nitrogen to freeze the ice cream. COOL, literally, I mean freezing cold. And then they scoop it into a waffle cone. OMG, and it’s all mine to eat, yummmy! I felt like a kid again. Actually, secretly, I’m a closet ice cream fanatic.
The concept is brilliant really. Create your own customized ice cream right on the spot! I love it.
This place is sooo family friendly. There were so many kids in the place. They use good natural and organic ingredients whenever possible. That makes me happy. And the owner and chef, Ginger, is such a down to earth, friendly and intelligent lady. I was impressed by her attitude and she works side by side with her staff.
Bonus, they make gluten free cupcakes too, for those who can eat baked goods.
I heard they are opening another branch in Summerlin, west of Las Vegas. Fun!!!
This ice cream paradise is highly recommended! It’s a must do for locals and visitor alike. I wish I was staying longer, because I want another one tomorrow =)
I wish we had a place like this in NYC!!!

Heard about Atomic #7 from Nelson Q last year, but I am rarely in that part of Las Vegas so visiting them required some pre-​planning. After my training class let out at noon, I decided to hit up Chick & Benny then Atomic #7 (both on the SE side of LasVegas).
The day was super sunny and very warm (109F), so I was really looking forward to trying out ice creams made with liquid nitrogen from scratch, and just for good measure for the sake of writing a well rounded review, I had a large Molecular Mango smoothie.
The ice cream was good, the ice crystals were very fine and the texture was excellent. Price is high, but it does include a live food demo. And if you have little ones, the icy «smoke» is sure to capture their attention. But parents and guardians should not let their guards down, as I did observed in horror a little boy falling backwards off the bench as I was having my ice cream.
The smoothie was refreshing, but even with all of the healthy and fresh ingredients, I thought it was just okay and pretty close to the smoothies I get at other places.
I think Atomic 7 is a must try at least once kind of specialty dessert/​snack destination. It is a a fun and facinating way to enjoy a cold snack, especially on a typical melt your tires hot day, and a great opportunity to get in a little science lesson in the process.
Location is relatively far for me, so unless I am in the area, I probably will not drive 30 minutes to stop by here just to get the customizable science lab ice creams.

The ice cream tasted… interesting???
Well…If you are on a diet, this place is alright I guess. I count my carbs from time to time so this place didn’t make me feel as guilty as Dairy Queen or Cold Stone’s with the almond and coconut ice cream.
HOWEVER, I do love the Atomic Amazon smoothie very much.
Hm…maybe I’ll come back when I feel fat again…
P. S. I ordered Rocky Road, and it tasted nothing like the Rocky Road I’ve had before.

I have my favorite and I’m stickin’ to it. The first time my friend and I went, we couldn’t resist the «waffly good». Peanut butter ice cream with caramel and waffle chunks. Good stuff! I’ve tried other flavors, but I keep coming back to this standard.
I love the concept and execution of Atomic. Finally, I can go out for ice cream with my vegan or lactose intolerant friends! I love that they offer the various low glycemic sweetners (I always just stick to cane sugar, myself, though), and I still giggle watching the «smoke» from the liquid hydrogen every time. God, I love liquid nitrogen… Anyone who has never had a chance to play with it should.
I have had nothing but good experiences with the staff, and the price of ~$ 5 for a specialized ice cream (or $ 8 for a cup big enough to feed the whole family) doesn’t differ in price from Cold Stone, or other «deluxe» ice cream equivalent places. Heck, the mix and squeeze fro-​yo places cost nearly as much as Atomic, so especially for the personalization and labor involved, I find the price argument absolutely illogical. Their baked goods prices rival any bakery outside your local supermarket, and they’re vegan! I’m still trying to get my hands on a blue velvet cupcake. Apparently you have to get in earlier in the day to find them in stock.
Some of the ice cream flavors are definitely hit and miss. I was not a fan of the caramel, for example. As I said earlier, I’ve never been as satisfied by a flavor other than my ol’ standby. Some are still developing, for sure. I feel that surely they’ll improve them through time. Heck, this entire method of ice cream making is new outside of a high-​end restaurant, the owners definitely get points for that novelty and the balls it took to for these ladies to pull it off.

Yum. The almond milk w/​agave, salted butter caramel flavored, mixed w pecans, topped w hot fudge and more salted butter caramel… yum!
Yeah, going through that checklist is quite an experience and may be time consuming… that’s usually what happens when one is given so many choices… but remember, you can always come back for more!!! It’s quite impressive with the organic and vegan ingredients, very cool.
I also tried the green tea with the soymilk. I think the green tea was a bit weak since the soymilk masked most of the green tea taste. May be I should have had it w/​regular milk… so basically, even though they do have quality ingredients, it’s the combination picked by customers that may make or break it.
For those that can’t decide, they also have a combination already pre-​listed for one to pick from. From that list, I’ve tried the ‘life is a chai way.’ Taste like how I’ve imagined it to be… nom nom nom.
So for those icecream lovers, this place is definitely a must visit!

My first visit here was not very impressive. At all. The people in front of me took so long to order — they just stood there marking their menus and made it obvious they were not moving. Whatever. I ordered green tea and was not impressed in the least.
So why am I giving it 5 stars? Because my second time it was phenomenal. My fiancé had the same experience too — first time boo, second time addicted.
Both times the service was wonderful — the employees are all extremely nice very helpful. You can tell they have a passion for the product, which is great when you are overwhelmed with all the decisions.
There IS a sign that says your ice cream can take a few minutes because it is made from scratch, so that is fair enough. Worth every salivating second you have to wait, too! Besides, if you get bored while waiting you can watch the ice cream being made! It’s pretty fun. I also usually go with friends so we just chat and it’s not a big deal.
My new addiction when I come here is pistachio with coconut milk and pistachio chunks in it, gluten free waffle cone, and coconut whipped cream. Holy goodness, Batman.
Also! If you join their mailing list, you get 10% off. You tweet your order, you get a discount (free topping is it? I can’t remember). There is a stamp card for frequent patrons. They are on LivingSocial and Groupon pretty often (it was today’s Groupon, actually). So, while the price can seem a little much, you have to realize you are literally making your dessert. You know every single ingredient in it as opposed to that processed stuff at any other place. AND they have made efforts to give discounts for those who do minimal research for it. For all that, I give it 5 stars.

This place is great because you have complete control over what goes into your ice cream which is especially good if you have diet restrictions. There are so many options and flavor combinations that it took me at least 20 mins to figure out what I wanted!
They make everything on the spot and let you pick which diary ingrediants you want whether it be soy milk, or almond milk, or just regular milk to which sweeteners you want, for which there are 5 – 6 options for that too. There are also a ton of flavor options and ingrediants you can add for a couple cents more.
After you’re done making your selections, they freeze your creation with liquid nitrogen which is always fun to watch. The ice cream comes out really delicious and fresh and completely customized to your ice cream craving desires. They also have shakes you can customize too.
This is a great place to come if you’re craving some dessert and you can convince yourself it’s a little healthier for you than regular ice cream (depending on which ingrediants you pick haha)

The price is still high but I have to admit that the waffle cones are tasty and that almond milk leads to good ice cream. I took my diabetic father here and he just got vanilla and stevia, so he was a cheap date so to speak. I have tried a few unusual combinations:
–chai tea-​green tea with cacao nibs (not bad)
–lemon-​lime with cayenne/​chili pepper (not spicy at all i promise)
–fire n ice (ginger-​wasabi with candied ginger pieces) and i added cacao nibs (couldn’t taste the wasabi really)
The concept is cool, but it takes awhile and is pricey. When I took my dad, it was a Tuesday night and it was packed to the BRIM with high school aged ppl. I went again on a Saturday night and it was packed with old peeps (nothing wrong with em, glad they are out on a Saturday night!)
the staff is really friendly, and have seemed surprised that I don’t get any spice from the cayenne and the wasabi. I checked in and saved my free smoothie offer so next time at least it will be free. I like the idea of this and think it is a cool place to go on a date :*)

this place is right across the parking lot from BWW.. and I always see it when I leave but since I’ve already eaten ususally bad food (healthwise) and really good beer — — taste wise. I cant afford the calories allotted for a sweet dessert. However,
on this occasion I only had to try it. since I ordered a healthier that day.
When we walked in she asked us if we’d been there before, we replied no. She then handed us the menu and told us to look it over. well. duh. What difference would it have been to say yes, and her handing us the menu? What I would have preferred is a lil more explanation of your complete laminated page of options.
I enjoy the concept of being able to customize your order to your exact specification down to lactose free, almond or coconut milk, stevia, honey, agave nectar, you name it. I enjoy this, I do. but gee, sometimes you just want a serve it your self frozen yogurt place, weight and be done w/​it.
I went w/​the cheesecake medium size with almond milk and agave nectar. It was ok, not too sweet (which im not a fan of) but good enough to say i’d order it again. It was almost $ 6 for one medium sized yogurt concotion.
For $ 7 I could have 2 mediums @ Golden spoon. just a thought.
I couldnt order anyting w/​chocolate b/​c I gave it up for lent. ah come on easter!

There is a certain level of excitement when told that you have full control over customizing your ice cream with no pre-​made base. It is not Coldstone where you pick an existing ice cream base and add topics. No, you get to pick your milk, sweetener, and mix ins. You get to be the ice cream god! This can go either way and mine was mediocre.
I had got the raw base key lime pie with soy milk and stevia for a light treat. I was warned ahead of time that stevia adds an aftertaste that not everyone enjoys. I personally do not mind it, so I persevered. I take a certain amount of responsibility for the failure, but not all of it. I was going for a vegan treat that was low in calories because I have consumed far more than enough ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt to give me diabetes. The key lime was a really faint taste that leaves a lingering Sprite taste. I love key lime because it is bold and prevalent, so this was not impressive.
My friend got the yogurt base with regular sugar, coconut and blueberries. His was awesome. So the moral of the story is to not skimp on something you love. I ended up sharing my dessert and that rarely happens with ice cream.

I am not a vegan but a friend of mine is and we wanted to try it. We went and they have quite the selection. I got the soy apple pie flavored ice cream and it had the familiar flavor of a medicine that I had as a child, not a bad taste but just not that good. There are quite a few other things that looked good and I will probably try next time. It is kinda pricey but most of the ice cream shops are around the same price.
Also the menus are super helpful. You receive a laminated sheet with all of the options and a marker and it makes the decision easier… and harder at the same time, that whole paradox of choice thing.

LOVE THIS PLACE! =)
I was randomly reading reviews on Unilocal for our Vegas trip and saw this place… bookmarked it & decided I had to try it. I’m a nerdy science teacher so I love this scientific approach to ice cream. It’s not exactly in Vegas but we had no trouble finding it. We were driving on our way back from the Grand Canyon to Vegas & decided to stop here even though it was chilly out. It’s in the mall center, next to Buffalo Wild Wings.
The menu is really big but you go through, mark the items you want in your creation (including the type of milk, sugar/​sweetener, ice cream flavor, mix-​ins and toppings). I ordered mine with coconut milk, sugar, plain vanilla with mango & strawberries plus a cherry on top. The bf ordered soy milk, sugar, cookies & cream with granola & banana. We loved our ice cream! I’m usually not a big fan of ice cream in general because I find it either too sweet or too fatty but since you can choose your ingredients here, you can make it to your liking. I had hints of sweetness but nothing over the top. The bf was also very happy with his creation — the choices really let you customize your ice cream to what you like. I also love that it’s made right in front of you.
I want to come back and make more ice cream creations! =)

This is technically an update to my last review, but since it got pushed into the CMYE section this is a new one.
Anyhow, I went here about a week ago and decided what the hey, I’ll try it out again since I’m in the area. I got a medium cookie dough/​caramel ice cream made with almond milk, with soy whip and rainbow sprinkles. The total came out to $ 6. Six dollars! S-​I-​X D-​O-​L-​L-​A-​R-​S!!!
The quality of the ice cream was a lot better than the CMYE fiasco, but it was still about the same and in no way worth $ 6, sorry. I can get an entire PINT of vegan cookie dough ice cream for $ 4. Oh and it’s still certified organic, too. It still tasted good, but the price is outrageous. Also, I couldn’t taste the caramel ice cream. It wasn’t strong at all. The only flavor that did register was the cookie dough mix-​in.
I do however like the setup of the store better. They make you fill out their menu with markers which makes ordering a lot easier and the register is right in the front.
Overall though, I don’t think I would come back here anytime soon. It is an absolutely wonderful concept but the prices are out of control. When someone can make their own creation at home for almost half the price and is big enough for TWO people, why bother? The fact that it is made in the way it is still doesn’t justify the extra price tag. You know why I still shell out $ 5 for a vegan red velvet cupcake at a certain café? Because you can’t find it on store shelves (well, you can at Whole Foods now but that’s beside the point) and it’s difficult to make at home. Such is not the case with vegan ice cream. I came, I tried, my bank account cried.

I loved this place because I loved being a control freak about what I am going to eat and how it is prepared.
I totally stocked this place before going in an buying something. I looked at the menu online and then drove to the place and looked around and got a to go menu to study up on about a week before I ordered something.
All of my research payed off. I went in with my order 100% ready, no split second decisions resulting in weird flavor combinations or textures for me.
I ordered exactly what I wanted. I loved my flavor combination, picking my milk, sweetener and mix ins.
This is my kind of ice cream. I LOVED it!

I had the coconut milk with coconut flavor and coconut flakes mixed in… DELICIOUS! I ended up getting the Super Nova size but I think it was too much for me… about halfway through I got bored with it (although that didn’t stop me from finishing every yummy bit of it!) I think the Neutron size would’ve suited me just fine.
The kid got cream and Ghiradellli chocolate (no add-​ins) and he LOVED it! I had a small taste and agreed… fantastic. As for the size, he thought the Super Nova wasn’t big enough. Go figure.
Watching them make it was pretty neat. Ginger made both of our orders and had them ready within minutes. And even though we came in at 9:40pm, neither of them seemed rushed or annoyed that we were there 20 minutes to closing. There were actually four people still left in the store when we left at about 9:55pm. Nice ladies and very helpful! Check it out kiddies.

Just heard about this place from a friend, and was super excited to try it out. As a long-​time vegan, I haven’t been able to go «out for ice cream» in about 7 years now, so I am super excited this place even exists.
Atomic #7 is open until 9:30 and my companion and I arrived at about 9:28. The owner was super friendly and nice about accommodating our last-​minute arrival and even let us stay and eat our cones (which was great b/​c it was about 105 outside).
I got the vanilla base with coconut milk + penguin coat in a waffle cone. OMFG, THE WAFFLE CONE! Now, again, I haven’t had a waffle cone since the Clinton administration or whatever, but I don’t remember them being this delicious. By far the best waffle cone, vegan or not, I’ve ever tasted. The ice cream was tasty and super rich and creamy, and the penguin coat (chocolate + coconut oil which hardens to a nice crunch) was delish. I was very happy with my purchase. The BF got strawberry base + almond milk + organic strawberries mixed in. His was much lighter-​tasting, so if you want a sweet treat that’s less heavy, almond milk base is a good choice. The fresh strawberries were delish and really made the ice cream shine.
Ok, vegans, here’s info that only you will care about: The have separate bowls and paddles for making the non-​dairy items! Yes! They also have a lot of bases that ARE vegan that aren’t yet marked as such (only the items that are «certified» vegan have stickers, but lots of other stuff is totally vegan, just not certified, so ASK). Also, you can get your ice cream made with agave nectar instead of sugar if you’re into that.
I have no idea how much regular ice cream costs, but I’m sure you get what you pay for. I would absolutely prefer to spend a couple of extra bucks for vegan, organic, fresh, chemical-​free food. Plus, liquid nitrogen is super fun.
I can’t wait to come back and try more flavors! Maybe they can compile a list of customer creations that really seem to work and add to the favorites list. I definitely agree that the awesome amount of choices can be overwhelming. I would also volunteer to taste test combinations if they need people for that. (I’m a scientist!)
I would take all of the reviews from the CMYE with a grain of salt… I mean, 70+ people in a tiny place at one time on the first day? I don’t know if that’s a great representation of what a business would really be like.