This family-run parlor serves up delightful homemade ice cream in innovative flavors, all while offering a cozy spot to savor the sweet experience.
"Sebastian Joe’s was the shop that introduced Minneapolis to premium ice cream in 1984 — nowadays, it’s one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved shops. The flavors here tread the line between classic and inventive: The tart raspberry chocolate chip and the Pavoratti, which melds flavors of banana and caramel, are favorites. Sebastian Joe’s has locations in both Lowry Hill and Linden Hills, with another coming soon to Nicollet Avenue." - Eater Staff, Stacy Brooks
"With two locations and nearly 200 flavors, Sebastian Joe’s has become a Minneapolis dessert icon. Get one of the signature scoops that are always, like raspberry chocolate chip, Pavorotti (vanilla ice cream with caramel, bananas, and chocolate chips), or Nicollet Avenue Pothole (chocolate ice cream loaded with caramel, Heath chunks, fudge, and sea salt). The homemade waffle cones dipped in chocolate and sprinkles are a genius way to enjoy both confections. Summertime is great for sitting on the patio and watching kids climb on the tortoise statue, but winter means ordering the affogato and warming up by their fireplace. " - stacy brooks
"With two locations and nearly 200 flavors, Sebastian Joe’s has become a Minneapolis dessert icon. Get one of the signature scoops that are always, like raspberry chocolate chip, Pavorotti (vanilla ice cream with caramel, bananas, and chocolate chips), or Nicollet Avenue Pothole (chocolate ice cream loaded with caramel, Heath chunks, fudge, and sea salt). The homemade waffle cones dipped in chocolate and sprinkles are a genius way to enjoy both confections. Summertime is great for sitting on the patio and watching kids climb on the tortoise statue, but winter means ordering the affogato and warming up by their fireplace." - Stacy Brooks
"Every day brings something new at Sebastian Joe’s. That’s because the ice cream is handmade daily in small batches—and the flavors rotate. And just because the crew here knows how to deliver foundation flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies-and-Cream, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a bit of whimsy to them. Local faves include Pavarotti (Vanilla ice cream with caramel, bananas, and chocolate chips) and Nicollet Avenue Pothole (a chocolate base with Heath bar, fudge truffles, caramel, and sea salt)." - Alina Polishuk
"Sebastian Joe’s was the shop that introduced Minneapolis to adult flavors like zinfandel in ice cream along with more kid-friendly concoctions with Oreos and chocolate chips and it feels so good to have them serving up those old favorites now. Order walk up for a cone tipped safely into a cup." - Joy Summers
