Cold Stone Creamery

We all love ice cream no matter what time it is. We came here because we just needed a fix ! Haha. And we were in the area.. it’s ok nothing exciting here. Haven’t tried all the flavors.

Usually, my ice cream would melt too fast, but the night that I ordered my usual Cheesecake Fantasy, this was not the case! I love that it was open late, since we came here after dinner. There was absolutely no one in line, and the lady helped us with a great attitude for someone working there at 9:30 PM at night. She mixed the ingredients well and quickly and I was well on my way enjoying my ice cream. I would come back here again. And again. And again.

We walked in after watching meet the millers. The place looked clean and plenty of room to sit. The guy behind the counter was pretty impressive, he made the order ahead of us and when he was done… he flung the ice cream in the air and caught it in the cup! (i wonder how many he dropped to perfect that skill?)
I got my favorite combination ever;
Coffee Ice Cream
Brownie
Caramel
Size: Love It!
This was a good treat after a good movie. No throwing of my scoop was invovled… he probably saw the serious look on my face when I placed my order.
For Good Service and perfect combination in Ice cream– 5 STARS!

Who doesn’t love ice cream?! I loooooove me some ice cream! Usually Cold Stone is not my ice cream joint of choice… only because the ice cream is so soft. I prefer the texture to be a lot more firm… but it’s nice once in a while.
Cold Stone has become our «go to» place after eating phở with our friends. We usually get the «Oreo Overload»… in a waffle cone if available. They have 3 sizes: like it (small), love it (medium), and gotta have it (large).
We got a «love it» size.
I really like the staff here. Each time we come, the employees are SO friendly! There’s one guy that works here… he does ‘tricks’ with the ice cream, like throwing it up in the air and doing tricks with the utensils and stuff… it’s pretty entertaining to watch lol! (the small things make me smile!)
Recommended!

When Cold Stone first opened the hype of their handmade fresh ice cream was the talk of the town. Now I feel that its been down graded.
This location use to be busy and full of life but now, it’s empty every time I go with maybe two other customers. They use to take up both counters because of the fast pace of people craving for ice cream but not only one counter station is being used. Maybe the decline in customers coming to buy ice cream here is because of the price. I mean I paid about $ 6 for a «love it» size with one mix in. That’s kind of pricey, I could get a half a carton of ice cream from a grocery store and get 3X as much ice cream.
And the people working there aren’t so cheery like they were when they first opened. Usually if you tipped them $ 1+ they’ll sing one of their Cold Stone thank you for the tip songs and it would be fun to see and hear. Now, if you tip them, it’s very blah and monotone with only one person singing. Too bad, I enjoyed the performance… before.
But from time to time when I am craving desperately for Cold Stone ice cream or when I have the extra spending money to buy expensive ice cream, I’ll go here. I LOVE their chocolate ice cream. It’s so creamy and not to chocolaty.

First of all… Thank you to our friend Dana for giving us a $ 25 Cold Stone gift card for the holidays, because without it we would never have considered this exceptionally overpriced treat.
Frankly I don’t believe that $ 4.99 for the «like it» (small) is anything but a slap in the face (wallet). Are you F’n kidding me? Doing the math. 1 teenage boy = $ 6.49 «Love it», 2 toddlers sharing = $ 4.99 and the bride and I sharing (although I could eat one alone) = $ 6.49. $ 18. I could go to Safeway and get 6 quarts if Breyers (on sale if course) and everyone could gorge for an entire week. OVERPRICED !!
The positives. It is a creamery, and the ice cream is VERY good. Mind you, in my option an Italian gelato is much better and somewhat cheaper. The staff was friendly and there’s actually a restroom.
If your lactose intolerant, eater (or partner) BEWARE !! This is the REAL deal milk product
My opinions are with the working family in mind. If you’re rich or trying to impress on a date… ENJOY. If you’re thinking that this is a cheap way to treat your family to dessert… Go to the grocery store and stock the freezer, it’s about the same price

To the Shaggy-​haired-​worker-​boy,
Here is our dialogue to remind you of our time spent together:
Me: Hi, I’d like to have a «Gotta to Love It» (no judging, as previously stated in my other review it’s fiscally irresponsible to NOT order this size) with sweet cream, two banana, and one almond.
You: Okay… (Pause…) Sweet Cream and what?
Me: Two banana and one almond.
You: (As you slowly scoop the sweet cream into the cup) Wait, you ordered just one «Gotta love It», right?
Me: Yes. Just one.
You: (Pause and stare blankly at ball of cream). Sorry… What did you want in it?
Me: Two banana and one almond.
You: Oh. Okay.
(Break during which you create my order and I pretend to read the menus to avoid the awkwardness of watching. My mistake.)
You: Okay, sweet cream with banana and walnuts.
Me: (I briefly consider just taking it to spare ourselves the pain of it all, but I really despise walnuts). Um, did you say walnuts?
You: Yeah… Is that… Not…
Me: I wanted almonds. I hate walnuts.
You: Oh… uh… Do you want me to make it again?
Me: Yes. I hate walnuts.
You: Okay. I thought you said walnuts.
Me: Oh. Sorry. It’s almonds.
You: It’s okay… It sounded like walnuts.
Me: I DIDN’T SAY WALNUTS!!! I HATE WALNUTS!!! I’M NOT SUPPOSED TO EAT THIS FRICKEN’ ICE CREAM BUT I DECIDED TO CAUSE I ALREADY RUINED MY BODY FOREVER BY EATING FETTUCINI ALFREDO AT CPK AND I’M GOING TO SUFFER GREAT PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCE TOMORROW AND POSSIBLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR, WHICH JUST STARTED, AND YOU ARE RUINING MY DAMNED EXPERIENCE BY BEING STONED! AND I SAID ALMONDS!!!
I may not have said that last part. But I definitely thought it. Loudly. And when I discovered my banana was crudely chopped into a whopping five pieces I wanted to throw something at you but I was, by then, a little far.
Smoke out after work. And if that wasn’t the problem then… Well… I apologize for being irritated as you must lead a life fraught with difficulty and peril.
Sincerely,
Angela

Cold Stone has the best ice cream but not the best smoothie. Passing by Cold Stone and feeling thirsty, we stopped here for my drink. I tried the shakes before, and it was really good. So I ordered the Berry Smoothie (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry). I think that’s too much berries mixed together in one drink. It was just watery, sweet, and sour… very fruity. It was alright.

I never go to Cold Stone… Why? I have no idea. Well tonight, headed over for some dessert! Not much people inside, probably because of the weather.
I wasn’t sure of what to get so I asked the worker for a sample of the dark chocolate peppermint. Usually I would get coffee or chocolate, but I guess I wanted to try something different.
I got the dark chocolate peppermint in the «Like It» cup. Eating all the ice cream, it was a bit too much for me. I won’t get too much of this flavor again.
Charles got the coffee lover combo. I enjoyed most parts of it.
We sat inside, kind of cold. Tables not really clean.
Used my iDcard.

It has been years since I had been to a Cold Stones. I used to be obsessed with Cold Stones. I used to crave it, especially their cake batter ice cream. I have to admit though Cold Stones is just not what it used to be. I don’t crave it anymore (Though the cake batter is still the best!) I don’t know if it is because as I get older my taste is changing or what.
That being said — Cold Stones is still good. It is consistent. Wherever you go to a Cold Stones you will likely get the same quality. I love the cake batter ice cream with brownie. I am disappointed in their shakes — I expected better.
This Cold Stones has one awesome perk I have never seen at any other place before. One of the guys preparing ice cream was amazing! After he mixed and smushed the ice cream and goodies together he would toss it in the air from the spoon and catch it in the cup — AMAZING! I wonder how long it took him to get that down! But made the long wait in line entertaining!

Tried cold stone a few times & still don’t get the hype. This visit was prompted because I had a gift card to burn. The ice cream itself is poor quality. How can anything be great if the base is not? Yeah, it can marginally be imporved by mixing in a lot of «stuff» but I’d rather hit up a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.
The service was great — patient & friendly.
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This is the best coldstone ever! HOPE is the best. She is very nice and helpful even if she is a very busy person.
I came here having a really bad brownie craving… Luckily they have new desserts called Hot Stone creations. I got a molten chocolate meltdown… SINFUL! with a scoop of coconut ice cream. MMMMMM
There is a large variety of menu items and «mix-​ins» (toppings) to choose from. Custom and grab-​n-​go sheet cakes and cupcakes are available. I just looove ice cream!

Yummy goodness!
There is nothing more comforting than ice cream. There is no substitute.
My favorite creation here is the Strawberry Shortcake. It is not listed on their menu boards, but it’s available and simply divine. It’s a combo of sweet cream ice cream, strawberries, shortcake, and whipped cream (ask for it mixed in, not on the top). Holy h*ll, it’s the bomb.

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Overall 4.5. Coldstone does have some pretty gosh darn good ice cream and even better are their fresh mix ins and creations. The ice cream itself is thick, sweet, and rich. Some of my favorite flavors are cotton candy and sweet cream and some of my favorite mix ins are the yellow cake, fruits and oreos. I’ve also tried some of their smoothies and shakes and they’re pretty good too. Keeping in mind that the shakes are pretty thick since the ice creams are as well. Yeah, it is kind of expensive but the portion is fair. I’ve also tried their ice cream cakes (very expensive), ice cream cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches; they are all very good. The only reason for the .5 less is that the workers here are not always «cheery» like other coldstones i’ve been too. Overall, you’ll definitely find a creation or make your own creation that you like.

Came over here after an evening of Dave & Busters and Ramen at Ward Theater complex. I wanted to treat my friends out because they treated me out to dinner. So, I decided on coming over here, since this place is like my Starbucks. Nothing but the best for me. The place was kind of busy when we arrived here.
This place hit the spot when I got the green tea ice cream «love it» size with oreo cookie bits. That was almost as amazing as the chocolate devotion. Awesome! The staff is friendly and courteous, as always. Love coming here when I have the desire for good ice cream. Never mind the imitations. Cold Stone is the real deal!
Only thing I would ask is lower prices, like some Unilocalers have commented on. The parking situation isn’t bad, although your best bet would be parking in the Ward theater parking, but there’s plenty of options around the complex and nearby Ward Warehouse and even Sports Authority.
It helps to buy a quart to take home for anytime Cold Stone at your home.

I only come here for the Cake Batter ice cream that I crave once in a while and at this location because it’s close to my job. When I need a cake batter fix, it’s off to Ward.
I brought my son to his first Stone Cold experience here and he wasn’t at all interested until the guy making our desired concoction of ice cream started singing loud and throwing the ice cream in the air and slapping all our desired toppings to mix in the ice cream on that ice cold slab. My son was so impressed he told me with a big smile on my face and said, «MOM! that was sooooo cool huh?» Made my heart melt seeing my son stoked as he was.

5-​Stars.
Being one of the former workers here, I love their ice cream. Working at CSC opened my eyes to another level of ice cream. Sounds intense right? The management has switched owners three times I believe, and they still keep the store in really good shape.
I use to be one of ice cream tossers there, and I had loads of fun doing my job. Working there also allowed me to taste and try all the ice creams and weird concoctions. And you know what they say, «If the workers/​ex-​workers enjoy the product of the place they work (ed) at, then it MUST be good.»
All the ice creams are made fresh in-​store and stored in the huge walk-​in freezer in the back. Products are dated, and prepared everyday. Cakes are made in-​store as well (You can customize a cake if you call in 24-hour’s notice). Waffles are made fresh daily. So, you’ll never have anything spoiled.
Service wise, the visual and the customization are what attracts customers. Getting ice cream to be exactly what you want it to be; that’s the goal. I’m sure everyone knows this by now, but it doesn’t hurt explaining it anyway. The ice cream crew uses spades to shape your ice cream to the size you ordered, take it to the «cold stone,» and he/​she will mix-​in the toppings of your choice. Simple. Tip a dollar or more and get a song. I always found it funny to see the faces of customers when I start singing out of the blue after they tipped. Awkwardddd.
However, their prices have been going up sadly. Due to school and work, I have not been back since Summer. But, whenever I want ice cream, Cold Stone would be my main choice for ice cream. Haadgen Daz, Baskin Robins, and etc. can’t compare to CSC, in my opinion.
The only competition I see would be Bubbies, but they’re super far apart from each anyway.
Personal Recommendations:
–Coffee Ice Cream w/​Graham Crackers and Macadamia Nuts
–Cream de Mint Milk Shake
–Strawberry Shortcake (They don’t list this on their menu, but they still can make it) It is Sweet Cream Ice Cream w/​Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Whipped Cream.
–Sweet Cream w/​Oreos (Simple and good)
–Too many to list
I recommend coming after a movie. I don’t know if they still do the movie-​stub discount anymore. You get a 50 cents discount if you bring in your movie-​stub. I also recommend using a buy one get one free coupons that are sent to your mailbox every so often.

love how cold stone is open till 10:30pm. So after a movie night, we can get some ice cream. They have a wide variety of flavors and different items to mix it in like candy and brownies. (:

Cold Stone is a chain (obviously) and like all chains they standardize how to make, prepare, serve, price, and handle all the thingamajiggs. So what really makes a chain establishment special are its location and the employees (and in some cases the customers (you know who I’m talking about (Gosh dern kids and their ear-​bleeding screechy voices violating my ears and audibly molesting my brain nerves (Parents really need to learn how to control their children (A lot of it comes laziness I think (And don’t even get me started on this whole «nobody loses, everybody is a winner» crap! If kids don’t learn the value of losing, how will they ever have the inner desire to become better?).).).).)!).
This Cold Stone was not different in location than any my previous encounters. Usually next to a movie theater or a shopping center of some sort. But one employee there — Dayton — was totally worth the trip. He makes your order with a little bit of flair, adding a dash of entertainment to your soon-​to-​be-​consumed glob of cold creamy goodness. Gotta appreciate those few employees who go out of their way to make their job and their customer’s dining experience more enjoyable.

Christmas was awesome this year as we got a lot of gift cards from places that we normally don’t frequent.
So as the family ventured out this new year and had enjoyed lunch at ala moana, i was like hmmmm… let’s go get some ice cream from Cold Stone since i had gotten a gift card for this ice cream joint.
So we headed to the SC locale at Ward. Great service from the young counter workers at this location.
We visited on a Sunday and it was fairly empty which was great so we could take our time in deciding what to order.
For the hubby, strawberry and cheesecake combo with almonds, cotton candy with gummies for the rugrat and for me, cake batter with kit kat candy.
Every order was a hit in our book.