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Little Man Ice Cream

Ice cream shop Dessert shop

One of the Most Reviewed Ice cream shops in Denver


Address

2620 16th St, Denver, CO 80211, United States

Website

www.littlemanicecream.com

Contact

+1 303-455-3811

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (5.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Katie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Arguably the best Ice cream in denver! My mom found a review that said “you know it’s good ice cream if there’s a line around the corner in the winter”. They always have 2 vegan flavors and 2 sorbets, along with ice cream sandwiches. I always wanna try the ice cream sandwiches, but I can never pass up a homemade waffle cone. I always get one scoop, split into two and love the funky flavors. Most recently I got a Mexican chocolate and a salted butter pecan. They have a salted Oreo, which is a fan favorite, but one of my favorites is a space junkie - black raspberry with brownie and marshmallow swirl. The line moves pretty quick, so don’t fuss…. Just know you’ll wait. Very worth it!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert P. 7 months ago on Google
    A must see ice cream shop with cuteness around. You really cannot go bad with any selection. Ask for samples, go away overly satisfied. Employees are friendly and accommodating. Ample outdoor seating and music playing.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shingo S. I. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to this little landmark ice cream shop that is shaped like a giant silver milk can, after a dinner nearby on a breezy Saturday evening. There was a bit of a queue, but we got to the counter after a wait of about 15-20 minutes. There are a dozen or so flavors of ice cream, and prices between $2.50 for a "little dip" to $6.50 for a double scoop. $7.50 for a pint, if you are going to share. $1.50 for a waffle cone. The ice cream is good (16th Street Chocolate is a good one), there are a fair number of tables and chairs, and parking is only on the street or in a paid lot nearby. Great place for family and kids.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jacqueline T. 6 months ago on Google • 1707 reviews
    This seems to be the spot to go to for ice cream in Denver so we gave it a try for my husband's birthday. We shared: - Fluffernutter & Banana Pudding Sundae - Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet Float with Peach Soda Both were very good. The float was light and refreshing. The sundae was sweet, creamy and delicious. I loved the outdoor area they have. It's all outside and there is tons of seating. It's perfect for a warm summer day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stan y. 10 months ago on Google
    When we arrived, the line looked long but it moved pretty fast as there are multiple counters at the shop. We were able to try some of the flavors before deciding on what we wanted. Glad we did because the salted Oreo was a bit too salty for our taste. We ended up going with the oat latte and strawberry flavor. Both were true to their flavor and also not overly sweet. Also plenty of seating around the area
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth 4 months ago on Google • 146 reviews
    Little Man Creamery in Denver is absolutely amazing! 🍦 It's not just an ice cream shop, it's an experience. The first thing you'll notice is the iconic giant milk can that serves as their shop. It's such a fun and unique touch! And let me tell you, the ice cream is out of this world. They have a wide range of flavors, from classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to more adventurous options like salted Nutella and Dirt & Worms. The quality of their ice cream is top-notch, so creamy and flavorful. Plus, the portions are generous, so you definitely get your money's worth or you can get the little dip if you're not feeling a giant scoop. The atmosphere is always buzzing with happy customers, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It's the perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth and make some great memories. Don't miss out on Little Man Creamery when you're in Denver! 🍨😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashima M. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Went to this place after hearing good reviews about it. There was a long wait line but it was moving fast. We tried their banana pudding which was creamy and delicious. We also got cookie dough float which was good. In the end we added some of the banana pudding in the soda which tasted even better. There’s plenty of seating around. If you’re in Denver, definitely check this place out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim M. 1 year ago on Google
    A don't miss in Denver. Wonderful ice cream. Parking is challenging on the street. You may have to pay to park, but it's worth it. There are several people serving ice cream within a giant milk can. They move quickly so don't let a line stop you. They were set up for Halloween when we stopped. Nicely decorated. Outdoor only seating so dress appropriately
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Najath A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a fantastic ice cream place with a friendly vibe to it. It is crowded almost always, and you wouldn’t wonder why if you ever get to taste a scoop. They are pretty generous about the portions. I didn’t like the Mexican Chocolate flavor as it has a strong cinnamon taste to it. However, Chocolate salted Oreo, German cake, Passion fruit, Chocolate Whopper and apple pie flavors are amazing. It’s a bit hard to find parking there, even on a weekday evening. So, you might want to roam around a little bit. On a side note, Little Man ice cream has committed, through its Scoop for Scoop program, to donate one 3-ounce scoop of rice/beans to developing countries worldwide for every scoop of ice cream sold. 100% of all proceeds go directly to food purchases. They have donated 2 MiLLION+ scoops So far!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily W. 2 years ago on Google
    Little Man Ice cream is located in a chic neighborhood in Denver. The line is often long but it totally worths it! Service is actually very fast and the staff is so friendly and productive! The salted Oreo and salted Caramel peanut butter flavors are incredible. I will definitely come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marlene P. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great ice cream. They have multiple non dairy options. Despite a long line, it was a short wait. They can be a bit pricey, but a sundae comes with unlimited toppings, which is nice. I appreciate that the higher price comes from the company giving back to charity with a rice donation. A classic Denver stop!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ling 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a really cute place with plenty of space to hang out with friends to enjoy your ice cream. Line can get really, really long but it moves quite quickly. Customer service excellent. You get to try as many samples as you like. And you can stack however many flavors of ice cream you want in your cup. I had the banana pudding (my favorite), mint chip (yum), salted Oreo (was okay, a bit too salty for my liking).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffery B. 6 months ago on Google • 302 reviews
    Apparently this is a busy spot for ice cream. When we went there the line was decently long but kept it moving. The style of the building is very cool. They have a patio area for sitting. They have different styles of ice cream and it seemed when we were there a lot of the ice cream was salted themed. If I remember correctly, the ice cream pictured is salted or salty Oreo cookie.

  • 5/5 Rich D. 3 months ago on Google • 293 reviews New
    Best ice-cream in Denver for sure. Friendly staff and super clean place. Extremely busy, but well worth it. Make sure you have a Mexican Hot Chocolate.

  • 5/5 Gharib 7 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    I love ice cream. And this is, simply, one of the best I’ve ever had! Worth a try. Note that we had to come here earlier in the day to avoid the long lines during afternoons especially on the weekends.

  • 5/5 Ms A. 3 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    I love this place, Every time they change their menu and the flavors are amazing. I have a gluten allergy and also dairy. I got the gluten free/dairy free and it was so delicious . They even gave me gluten free cone. The gentlemen changed the utensils and used new ones for my scoop . Great great place . I would give them 1000/10 😊

  • 5/5 Megan 6 months ago on Google
    Parking was easy and when we arrived around 6pm on a Saturday, the line was around the corner. There’s a sign on the sidewalk that directs you down the hill (not far) for an express line. It has limited flavors compared to the regular line, but it had the ones I wanted to try. There was one person being helped when we got to the express area. I got the regular size with half salted Oreo and half banana pudding. The saltiness with the Oreo went so perfectly together. I would go back just for the salted Oreo. The banana pudding was also delicious and not too sweet which I liked. For me, it would’ve been worth waiting in line for, but I’m glad the express option was available!

  • 5/5 Carla B. 8 months ago on Google
    It was raining but we’ll worth it. Came all the way from New York. I had the vegan salted chocolate ice cream. I might go back for the pint size. Employees were very helpful. I went back 2 days later for a pint.

  • 5/5 Alex A. 6 months ago on Google
    Don't let the line scare you, it'll go by fairly fast. Really nice staff so if you're new let them know and they'll explain whatever you need! Delicious, though I should have asked for extra on the toppings or maybe layered toppings? Next time!

  • 4/5 Simran 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    This was an ice cream shop I always wanted to go to when I was younger. When I was able to come to this ice cream shop with some friends, it was so fun! The tables were outside and since I went in summer it started raining 😅 The place was overall good, but I got a salty ice cream. I didn’t know the ice cream I accidentally ordered had salt, so that was my bad. Overall, this ice cream is so nice and fun to go to in the summer! Totally recommend!

  • 5/5 Val T. 6 months ago on Google
    Really good ice cream! I can see the hype about it. There was a super long line, it was slowly moving since people were understandably trying flavors. Pro tip.. there’s an express station off to the side! It has limited flavors but still most of the flavors. So we just went there, it has the flavors we wanted anyway! Got the the regular size with Mexican chocolate (tastes like a Mexican hot chocolate) and the salted Oreo mixed with vanilla. The salted Oreo was slightly too salty for me but since it was still really tasty, I got it with vanilla to mellow it out a little. Parking - there’s limited free street parking and there’s also a paid parking (pay station) lot right across the street.

  • 5/5 Tyler J. 1 year ago on Google
    The line only looks long. We got there and it was about halfway up the street, but only took about 15 min to the ordering window. I got the earl grey tea and it was nearly perfect. Just a subtle tea flavor mixed with small biscuit pieces. I wish there was more texture from the biscuits but those suck up so much moisture and the flavor was amazing, so I was happy. *tip* you can order 2 flavors in a small so get both!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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