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Nube's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Master Critic Review
Nube's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
8.3
A small Uptown counter built around in-house ice cream and a full coffee bar, designed for quick stops but good enough to linger. The signature move is their house-style ice cream topped with cheese—sweet, salty, and textural in a way that feels personal rather than trendy. Order tight: one scoop, one drink, and get out before you over-sample your way into a sugar crash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homemade ice cream with cheese, House-made ice cream scoop (rotating flavors), Coffee + ice cream pairing (one scoop, one drink)
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: House-made ice cream served with a signature cheese topping.
Who should go: Uptown dessert walkers and coffee-and-scoop regulars
When to visit: Mid-afternoon or after dinner for minimal lines
What to order: Ice cream with cheese, one rotating scoop, one coffee drink
Insider tip: Commit to one scoop first—sample fast, then order decisively.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; generally manageable during the day but can be tight in the evening.
Dress code: Casual—anything from everyday streetwear to post-dinner stroll attire fits.
Noise level: Low to moderate—mostly counter chatter and coffee machine noise, easy to hold a conversation.
Weekend wait: 10–20 minutes during peak evening dessert hours.
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most of the time.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—most ice cream flavors and coffee drinks are vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited—availability depends on rotating sorbets or non-dairy flavors.
Gluten-free options: Mostly—ice cream itself is generally gluten-free, but cones and some mix-ins are not.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes—short, low-pressure stops work well here, especially if you like something a little unique to talk about.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—this is counter-service with limited seating, so you order first and grab a spot if one’s open.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes—simple flavors and quick service make it easy with kids, though seating is limited for strollers.
Best For
Better for: A quick, distinctive ice-cream stop with coffee, especially if you want something more personal than a standard scoop shop.
Skip if: You’re looking for lots of seating, a big flavor wall, or an extended hangout dessert café.