So much fun and oh so delicious! These people know how to make ice cream and know how to make you laugh. Tip them and you'll hear anything from an ice cream version of the Scooby Doo theme song to a Coldstone rendition of DMX or Lady Gaga.
(5)
Tony M.
Have not been in a long time it is as good as I remember. The staff is very friendly and helpful
(4)
Casey B.
Love, love,and love people watching here! This is my favorite place in town to enjoy ice-cream for sure! The people working there are always super-friendly, and never fail to give my adorable English Bulldog Dotty a small scoop of sweet cream. Thanks so much to all of you that work there for always making ice-cream just that much better, here in ABQ! V/r, Casey Burnsed
(5)
Tom E.
Absolutely discusting. Worst ice cream I have ever had. Sloppy mess of Simi frozen slim. If you like a mouth full of chemical flavor with a mystery taste you will love it. Had the chocolate which is the hardest flavor to screw up, but they did royaly. Have to stop this review now as I need to throw up.
(1)
Ruben R.
We've been searching for a new nob hill hang out for ice cream ever since Ecco Gelato closed. And while the service and ice cream is pretty good, unfortunately the outdoor seating area in the summer needs serious attention. The patio at first glance looks inviting, lots of potential seating, but now I understand why Kelly's next door is packed and cold stone empty. Between the smelly dumpster on the west and the marginal chain smoking sales people set up on the sidewalk homesteading the non smelly part of the patio, the patio is totally uninviting and unpleasant. My wife and I went tonight with our ten year old son, and while I understand Albuquerque is casual and informal, do you really need to have the sales people set up in front of the sidewalk chain smoking with a banner saying"Jewelry and CRAP" C'mon Albuquerque business owners you do better than that. I imagine we were not the only family looking for ice cream in the summer and a pleasant place to sit. Not here! Too bad, I would love to give this place 4 stars but until the patio issues are addressed by corporate, two stars is all I can give. The manager and staff were nice and courteous when we mentioned the chain smoking men "salespeople" that hijacked the patio, but I don't think they will say anything to them. The manager and staff while very nice, are too young to be aware, or to intimidated to say anything to these felon looking squatters.
(2)
Marshal R.
My buddy hit me up and wanted to get me out since I had been a hermit for a few days. He suggested ice cream and away we went! This Cold Stone is located next all the mojo that Central has to offer. That's a good and bad thing I suppose because parking can be a little weird. We went down an alley that we thought would have parking but dumped us out on the other side of the block, no big deal. The two gents that were behind the counter were very nice and friendly. Helped us both quickly and efficiently. All around, this location stacks up quite well against other Cold Stones and if I get an ice cream craving, I'll most definitely head back to this location.
(5)
Nat S.
I will preface this by saying- I am from the land of artisan dairy. Ben and Jerry's Friendly's, Hood, Kimball farms, Herell's, Cabot(just cheese) to name a few. My aunt also from the land of dairy gave me a 10$ gift card. Now my aunt usually has good taste. She used to buy nothing but Hagen Daz, in the 80's. So we went and had a sundae. We got the waffle cone bowl with chocolate like product and nuts, which tasted stale. The Sundae was a peanut butter chocolate one, with supposed whipped cream. Everything tasted artificial, the whipped cream was more cool whip. Something I loathe-plasticy too sweet corn based fake dairy. This was just not good. It was expensive to boot. All I can say is glad I didn't pay for it. Friendly's an ice cream based restaurant in the northeast puts you to shame Coldstone. On a positive note, service was excellent. The stoner clerk- young adult was awesome. He was very excited about the product, and gave me hope that I would like it- alas! I work nearby and in summer their dumpster is one of the worst smelling in the city. Even when we went in May, the little garbage can stunk, avoid sitting near it at all costs.
(2)
Howie K.
Big bummer Nob Hill lost their gelato shop. Cold stone is fine in a pinch for good ice cream, there's nothing "wrong" with it and the service is really up to standard. It just isn't particularly original or outta sight, the same basic formula of cone, cream, choose your condiments--although there are definitely a lot of toppings to pick from. We walked about one block in relatively mellow summer air before the stuff turned to soup. So this is probably a personal preference thing, but I like ice cream that holds up for a little while, so I can enjoy it.
(3)
Jane V.
After eating too much fried food at Kelly's I wasn't sure I could handle ice cream with everyone else. I asked the server if I could have the kids size and she said that it wouldn't be a problem. She even fit two different flavors in the once scoop. I was pleased.
(4)
Ed L.
It's Cold Stone! It was a Sunday afternoon and there was nobody here. It was fast service. I think the kid who was behind the counter was high school age. I wasn't sure. Maybe a college freshman. She looked young. I got the dark chocolate ice cream mixed with oreo cookies. So good!
(5)
Rand R.
Enthusiastic, friendly staff. Fantastic ice cream. Love their ice cream cakes -- Coffee House Crunch cake is amazing!
(4)
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Address :3222 Central Ave. SE,Space B
Albuquerque, NM, 87106
Carly F.
So much fun and oh so delicious! These people know how to make ice cream and know how to make you laugh. Tip them and you'll hear anything from an ice cream version of the Scooby Doo theme song to a Coldstone rendition of DMX or Lady Gaga.
(5)Tony M.
Have not been in a long time it is as good as I remember. The staff is very friendly and helpful
(4)Casey B.
Love, love,and love people watching here! This is my favorite place in town to enjoy ice-cream for sure! The people working there are always super-friendly, and never fail to give my adorable English Bulldog Dotty a small scoop of sweet cream. Thanks so much to all of you that work there for always making ice-cream just that much better, here in ABQ! V/r, Casey Burnsed
(5)Tom E.
Absolutely discusting. Worst ice cream I have ever had. Sloppy mess of Simi frozen slim. If you like a mouth full of chemical flavor with a mystery taste you will love it. Had the chocolate which is the hardest flavor to screw up, but they did royaly. Have to stop this review now as I need to throw up.
(1)Ruben R.
We've been searching for a new nob hill hang out for ice cream ever since Ecco Gelato closed. And while the service and ice cream is pretty good, unfortunately the outdoor seating area in the summer needs serious attention. The patio at first glance looks inviting, lots of potential seating, but now I understand why Kelly's next door is packed and cold stone empty. Between the smelly dumpster on the west and the marginal chain smoking sales people set up on the sidewalk homesteading the non smelly part of the patio, the patio is totally uninviting and unpleasant. My wife and I went tonight with our ten year old son, and while I understand Albuquerque is casual and informal, do you really need to have the sales people set up in front of the sidewalk chain smoking with a banner saying"Jewelry and CRAP" C'mon Albuquerque business owners you do better than that. I imagine we were not the only family looking for ice cream in the summer and a pleasant place to sit. Not here! Too bad, I would love to give this place 4 stars but until the patio issues are addressed by corporate, two stars is all I can give. The manager and staff were nice and courteous when we mentioned the chain smoking men "salespeople" that hijacked the patio, but I don't think they will say anything to them. The manager and staff while very nice, are too young to be aware, or to intimidated to say anything to these felon looking squatters.
(2)Marshal R.
My buddy hit me up and wanted to get me out since I had been a hermit for a few days. He suggested ice cream and away we went! This Cold Stone is located next all the mojo that Central has to offer. That's a good and bad thing I suppose because parking can be a little weird. We went down an alley that we thought would have parking but dumped us out on the other side of the block, no big deal. The two gents that were behind the counter were very nice and friendly. Helped us both quickly and efficiently. All around, this location stacks up quite well against other Cold Stones and if I get an ice cream craving, I'll most definitely head back to this location.
(5)Nat S.
I will preface this by saying- I am from the land of artisan dairy. Ben and Jerry's Friendly's, Hood, Kimball farms, Herell's, Cabot(just cheese) to name a few. My aunt also from the land of dairy gave me a 10$ gift card. Now my aunt usually has good taste. She used to buy nothing but Hagen Daz, in the 80's. So we went and had a sundae. We got the waffle cone bowl with chocolate like product and nuts, which tasted stale. The Sundae was a peanut butter chocolate one, with supposed whipped cream. Everything tasted artificial, the whipped cream was more cool whip. Something I loathe-plasticy too sweet corn based fake dairy. This was just not good. It was expensive to boot. All I can say is glad I didn't pay for it. Friendly's an ice cream based restaurant in the northeast puts you to shame Coldstone. On a positive note, service was excellent. The stoner clerk- young adult was awesome. He was very excited about the product, and gave me hope that I would like it- alas! I work nearby and in summer their dumpster is one of the worst smelling in the city. Even when we went in May, the little garbage can stunk, avoid sitting near it at all costs.
(2)Howie K.
Big bummer Nob Hill lost their gelato shop. Cold stone is fine in a pinch for good ice cream, there's nothing "wrong" with it and the service is really up to standard. It just isn't particularly original or outta sight, the same basic formula of cone, cream, choose your condiments--although there are definitely a lot of toppings to pick from. We walked about one block in relatively mellow summer air before the stuff turned to soup. So this is probably a personal preference thing, but I like ice cream that holds up for a little while, so I can enjoy it.
(3)Jane V.
After eating too much fried food at Kelly's I wasn't sure I could handle ice cream with everyone else. I asked the server if I could have the kids size and she said that it wouldn't be a problem. She even fit two different flavors in the once scoop. I was pleased.
(4)Ed L.
It's Cold Stone! It was a Sunday afternoon and there was nobody here. It was fast service. I think the kid who was behind the counter was high school age. I wasn't sure. Maybe a college freshman. She looked young. I got the dark chocolate ice cream mixed with oreo cookies. So good!
(5)Rand R.
Enthusiastic, friendly staff. Fantastic ice cream. Love their ice cream cakes -- Coffee House Crunch cake is amazing!
(4)