ZipPicks Awards
Best American in Roseland
Master Critic Review
Richard's Super Premium Ice Cream
8.3
A North Pullman scoop shop that wins with bold, dessert-inspired flavors—think banana pudding and sweet potato pie—made for sampling before you commit. Treat it like a flavor flight: one signature pint plus a seasonal swing, then leave before the sugar fatigue hits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banana pudding ice cream, Sweet potato pie ice cream, Key lime pie ice cream
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Creative, pie-and-pudding-inspired ice cream flavors with a strong sampling culture.
Who should go: Families and couples looking for a fun dessert run.
When to visit: Afternoons and early evenings for the best selection.
What to order: Banana pudding, sweet potato pie, key lime pie
Insider tip: Ask for samples first—pick one “classic” and one wildcard.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Primarily street parking in the surrounding neighborhood; usually manageable for a quick in-and-out stop, but it can tighten up during peak after-dinner dessert traffic. Best move: park, order, and be ready to roll within 10–15 minutes.
Dress code: Casual. Sneakers, jeans, hoodies, and everyday wear all fit—this is a dessert run, not a dressed-up outing.
Noise level: Low to moderate - easy to talk while you sample and order, but it can get lively when families stack up at the counter.
Weekend wait: 10-25 min depending on the line and how much sampling is happening
Weekday lunch: 0-10 min typically
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - most flavors work for vegetarians since it’s ice-cream-forward, but always confirm if any mix-ins use gelatin-based components.
Vegan options: Limited - may have dairy-free options depending on the day, but availability isn’t guaranteed; ask what’s scoop-ready before you commit.
Gluten-free options: Limited - some base flavors may be gluten-free, but cross-contact is possible due to cones, cookie mix-ins, and shared scooping workflow. Safest move is sticking to simple flavors without baked add-ins.
Best For
Better for: Bold, dessert-inspired flavors that taste like real pie/pudding concepts (not just basic chocolate-vanilla lanes), plus a strong sampling culture so you can “flight” your way to the best pick.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a long, sit-down dessert café experience or guaranteed dairy-free/gluten-free precision—choose an alternative that specializes in dietary-specific frozen desserts or has more seating and slower pacing.