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 quirkyflavorsthis 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 forflavorsand 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.

the man may be little, but hisflavorsare 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 offlavorsto 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.

surely you've heard of little man ice cream before, hopefully you've already tried it. if you haven't, get your @ss over there right now. two words for you. salted oreo. they have inventive, decadentflavorsserved any way you want it at walk up windows. magical lighting at night and sinatra-esque tracks on the sound system (and the occasional live band with dancers) makes for one lovely, sweet stop.

good, not great. little man is a staple of denver, but i agree with some other reviewers that it's not the best ice cream in the city. the building is cute, and the ice cream is pretty good, and worth waiting in line for (which you will have to do if you go on a summer night!). some of theflavorsare unique, but almost a little too unique, to the point where there was only one chocolate option (not good for chocoholics like myself!). in general, i liked the whole vibe of little man, and it's worth going to for sure.

i have seen such improbableflavorsas cinnamon graham cracker, tiramasu gelato, salted oreo cookie ice cream and banana sorbet.

great little neighborhood joint. what a perfect place to help bring together the lower highlands neighborhood. i love stopping here for ice cream anytime i'm in this part of town. it's always a surprise to find out what's on the menu for the day. and although theflavorsaren't as bold as they could be, it's delicious.

best ice cream in the coolest neighborhood in denver. awesomeflavorslike black licorice, cinnamon graham and mexican chocolate. not your grandpa's ice cream shoppe (but the nostalgia is alive and well)!

unique ice cream experience. funflavorslike green tea lime and blueberry cinnamon. and best part is you can by a kid size scoop even if you're not a kid!

little man is big on flavor and nostalgia!. this place is more than just another ice cream shoppe to visit...it is an experience you'll want to repeat time and time again! and the "cones and cups"-only the finest gourmet ice cream this side of the mississippi! come visit this awesome place where you will not only be dwarfed by a nostalgic, larger-than-life milk can that houses it, but the colossal cones as well, which i can barely finish! a lot of people associate ice cream as a great cool-down on a hot summer's night...but their mexican chocolate or any of their tantalizing sorbets are equally satisfying in the dead of a colorado winter! two thumbs up for their chef, kristen, who creates some of the most unique homemadeflavorsand textures! little man's ice cream packs a lot of punch and is certainly on par with some of the best in the country like young's jersey dairy in yellow springs, ohio! mmmmmmm!