Big Dipper

Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, which meant that we absolutely had to get ice cream. This time we went to Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop in Blaine, located on 65 and Main Street at 1250 126th Avenue. We were excited to try a new place that made their own ice cream. Their facebook page says they have 52 different flavors, and when we got there it seemed like the counter just kept on going. They didn't have quite that many when we were there, because they had already run out some flavors for the day, so I am sure it pays to get there early in the day. There was a flavor for everyone, with fruity, candy, chocolate, cookie, and kid type variety of flavors. Jackson even had three different Oreo flavors to choose from. It was such a nice, comfortable, family-friendly shop, complete with a game on the table to keep you busy and young girls helping clean tables. Everyone there was so friendly and eager to serve, without making you feel rushed in making your choice with all those flavors. I loved that they had a step in front of the coolers for the kids to stand on and be able to see in to scope out the ice cream for themselves.

They had so many flavors, it was hard to choose which to get, and I ended up with a double because I just couldn't pick. Jackson decided on Chocolate Oreo in a dish with gummy bears on top, and was delighted that they even had his favorite topping of gummy bears as a choice. Paul got Cherry Nut, which he thought was awesome, and I saw her put fresh nuts on in between the scoops of ice cream so there was fresh crunchy nuts in it. I ended up with M&M and Red Raspberry, the M&M was good, but the Red Raspberry was delicious with real fresh raspberries in it. It was $3 for a single and $4 for a double and 60 cents for a topping, with the best part that a cake cone, dish or waffle cone are all the same price. They do only take cash or checks, so be prepared if you go. It was a good size scoop, and when Jackson ordered a topping, she put his in a bigger dish to make sure she was able to get plenty of topping on his ice cream. The ice cream was very creamy, just the way we like it, and a little softer texture than some we have been too, but wonderful, old fashioned, homemade ice cream. We love that it is a family owned shop, and were very impressed at the way everything was done. Paul said this may be his new favorite shop, so we will definitely be back.