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 agreatatmosphere.

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 andgreattasting 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 ofgreatflavours. i tried the space junkie, rocky road and cookies and cream. all were great. definitely recommend this place.

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 agreatlocation, 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 agreatoutdoor 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 agreatice 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

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,greatlocation. 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.greatmemories, the ice cream always have me guessing what's going to be here this time.

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 isgreatas well.

don't be intimidated by a line. i thought the ice cream was really good, creative flavors. there was a huge line when we went but it seemed to move along quite quickly. they did agreatjob. super friendly staff.

creative sorbet flavors!!!. i was pleased to be presented with severalgreatsorbet options - blueberry cinnamon (tastes like a blueberry muffin - amazing!), green tea lime, concord grape, and raspberry. will definitely make this a regular stop when i visit denver.

best ice cream in denver. the best ice cream in denver served in a fun and comforting atmosphere. my favorite flavor is definitely the mocha chocolate cookie, be sure to try it! also, the employees kindness and politeness are as strong as the building is gigantic! this shop is agreataddition to the highland neighborhood.

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 agreatcool-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 homemade flavors and 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!