little man ice cream

quick review

service - once you make it through the line, the staff is super friendly, which can be a challenge given how popular this place is, which means they are constantly busy.

atmosphere - this is an outdoor venue on a busy corner in the highland area of downtown denver but the ice cream is served from a 28-foot giant sized milk can, that in itself makes this a great atmosphere.

presentation - little man gives patrons many options for how to consume their ice cream; cups, cones, cookies, shakes, malts, and sundaes. not only that but, multiple flavor options and toppings are hard to knock.

value - homemade ice cream, giant milk can, a plethora of options and great tasting ice cream, the value is there.

location - highland area of downtown denver, co

in honor of the ice cream scoop i will be using a 5 scoop rating system, 1 scoop is not good (it never is) and 5 scoops is top of the world

i give the little man ...4 1/2 scoops...do yourself a favor and try a flavor!

on the corner of 30th ave and 16th st in the highland neighborhood of downtown denver is a very eclectic mix of businesses. linger, a former mortuary turned restaurant, the lohi athletic club with ironic floor to ceiling windows, and the little man ice cream shop. each of these businesses has its own unique look and feel but little man is by far the most unique. the shop is a 28-foot milk can towering over the corner and folks from all over come to visit for quirky flavors this restaurant delivers to its patrons.

standing in line is part and parcel of a visit to little man, whether you go in mid-winter or during the heart of summer the line is there, it may be 10 people or it could be 50 but it is a real thing. however, this line should not deter anyone from visiting this place. the staff serving you is all smiles and super helpful, they cheerfully give you samples, take your order and efficiently get the ice cream in your hands.

standing outside allows customers to enjoy the weather, whatever it may be at the time, and to maybe commiserate if it is a little chilly. during the summer months the patio that overlooks all the businesses hosts musicians of various genres adding to the atmosphere. all of the various items meld together to make the whole experience unique and worthwhile.

with so many options for flavors and delivery choosing an option may be a difficult, however, be rest assured, one cannot go wrong, for no matter what is chosen the homemade ice cream is smooth, tasty and filled with love.

take the time to find this locale, you will not be sorry you did.

it's sooo good. i love the waffle cone and the variety of great flavours. i tried the space junkie, rocky road and cookies and cream. all were great. definitely recommend this place.

the ice cream is pretty good but the parking and the line are serious things to consider before going. improvements can be easily
implemented to improve efficiency.

appearing like little more than a large metal milk-bottle outside of linger and a store for outdoor goods, little man ice cream has been thrilling the denizens of denver since 2008 with a focus on craftsmanship and quality, each scoop even going so far as to offer a global message of humanitarianism and support.

pretty nice ice cream shop that rotates their flavored pretty frequently. the cheesecake brownie flavor is delicious!

i've had better ice cream before, but for a small shop in a fun little neighborhood, it's nice. sometimes the line is pretty darn long, so be prepared to wait.

ice cream!!! ice cream!!! i scream for ice cream!!! a hot spot for a cool treat. this is a one of a kind ice cream shop, as evidenced by the unique store front (a 30 foot tall milk can). small and mighty this little shop scoops out one flavor after the next - delighting every customer. worth the wait? during the peak season the line can get really long! fear not, get a good conversation started and before you know it you’ll be treated by the staff as if there was no line. need to taste a few, no problem. it’s your turn - take your time and select exactly what your taste buds desire. also, during the fall the place looks amazing with all the staged pumpkins.

i had ice cream delivered to me by uber from little man! it was really cool that they participating in national ice cream day! i had mint chocolate chip, space junkie, and salted oreo delivered. the salted oreo is famous in the denver area and was definitely my favorite. they each were so delicious and i look forward to trying all the other flavors! i will be visiting in person soon!

if you haven't tried the salted oreo ice cream yet, you are doing yourself a giant disservice. i'm not exactly sure what they do to make their ice cream so dang good, but it's addicting. it's a great location, right outside of linger, and it's perfect for a hot summer day. the only downside is the line is usually insanely long, but once you got your cup or cone, they have a great outdoor seating arrangement. yes please one thousand times over.

the man may be little, but his flavors are huge!  i'm new to the denver area (like so many others) and i've been looking for a great ice cream place.  had the extreme pleasure of trying the mint chocolate chip and it was amazing!  can't wait to take visiting friends to little man

i’ll be honest: i’d probably gain a lot of weight if i lived in any of those apartment buildings next to little man. they have such an eclectic selection of flavors to rotate through, and from my impression of the three that i tried, i’m sure that they would all be pretty good in their own respects.

never a disappointment. sharing some ice cream with my toddler while she can dance barefoot on the patio to the music is a priceless treat. delicious ice cream, kind staff, great location. iconic denver spot.

i recommend the coconut, almond fudge. my daughter says its, "mmmm, mmmm, wow!"

great hang out spot, walk over the bridge from downtown and grab some little man ice cream then leave out the slide. great memories, the ice cream always have me guessing what's going to be here this time.

the best ice cream in town #imho

ambience : 3.5/5
taste : 4.5/5
price : 4/5

make sure to visit here if you're around the neighborhood. :)

everyone who works here is super high. don't come here if you don't want to spend half your day waiting in line. decided to grab ice cream in the cold & rain because there was only 5 people in line but it still took 45 minutes. honestly, the slowest service i've ever experienced in denver. even though i live a block away i'll never come here again.

lengua and pescado tacos. two of my favorites. i didn't get a chance to take a picture of the others but the shrimp and scallop is great as well.