Blue Bell Creameries
Blue Bell Creameries
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This ice cream has been a Texan treat since 1911.
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- John CGriffin, Georgia21 contributionsNice place to visit.Some of the things that we had hoped to be able to do such as the tours have been discontinued but the museum offers a nostalgic walk through the history of Blue Bell ice cream and the creameries. Lots of interesting photos on the walls and memorabilia to see. Some videos to give you some history about the company. There's also an ice cream parlor to try many flavors of their ice cream. Several that are available at the ice cream parlor. There's also a gift store to get some clothing, mugs, bowls, etc at reasonable prices. All of the team members were very friendly with the staff being mainly young women in the parlor. You won't spend more than an hour here, but you will have the chance to try different flavors for only $1/scoop It's a generous scoop too!Visited August 2020Traveled with friendsWritten August 12, 2020
- LittlePaintUrbandale, Iowa687 contributionsNice diversion from the highwayThe museum had lots of open space, is well thought out and designed. I especially enjoyed the section on the history of the creamery. The ice cream parlor had an old fashioned look to it with lots of room to spread out. At only $1 per scoop, you can try lots of flavors. My personal favorite was the Sea Salt Caramel. Next time I'm in this area, I'I'm hoping the tours are offered again. Note: there wasn't any oversized vehicle parking. The day I visited was not crowded and they didn't mind that I took 4 parking spaces in front of the building. There's another parking lot behind the museum building (on the north side, I think) that might have more space.Visited January 2021Traveled soloWritten January 29, 2021
- TABristolUKBristol, United Kingdom63 contributionsLovely touchpoint with a piece of historyWe stopped by along with a visit to Brenham itself. Being from the UK we only know BlueBell from the supermarkets in the southern US but the little museum, history and advertising built up the picture of how this brand is not just about ice cream but all the memories of families and summers and first dates that have been built around it. And of course the ice cream is delicious with generous dollar scoops and a cute shop. The observation deck is pretty limited and you do need to ask the staff what's happening as curiously the explanation of the process itself is in a separate building. What a lovely piece of American culture but don't forget to visit cute Brenham as wellVisited January 2020Written January 8, 2020
- Mike SArlington, Texas1,857 contributionsFinally Made It to the Little Creamery in BrenhamAfter visiting some friends in Bryan/College Station, we were going to head home but I just had to make a detour to finally see where the magic happens. My dad recently passed away and he loved his Blue Bell. He ate a huge bowl every single night for most of the 15+ years he lived with us up until about a year ago. I used to joke that when he stopped eating Blue Bell, they'd notice a drop in sales. When we got there, on a Friday, it was packed. Apparently a lot of people have as good a taste in ice cream as we do! We started in the museum side and there are a lot of old photographs, displays tracking the history of the brand through the years, etc... Then we walked over to the other side of the plant to where you can watch the creamery in operation making and packaging ice cream from an elevated observation area (behind glass). That was pretty neat. There is also a gift shop and, the best part is where you can buy ice cream by the scoop for $1 a scoop. And these are BIG scoops! Also, they have some flavors that aren't sold in the store. I had cinnamon and it was superb! My wife had the chocolate almond mocha. There were lots of tables to sit at but there were a lot of people too and that area was full. But we found a couple of chairs and shared a table with some other folks. There is also a display of Texas high school baseball coaches. Not sure what's up with that or why it's there. I didn't spend any time looking at it. I was there for the ice cream! It was a great way to spend a couple of hours and I've finally been to the home of the place that produces that ice cream that my dad loved so much. (And I think it's pretty good too!)Visited August 2022Written August 17, 2022
- Adrian IHouston, Texas7 contributionsGood little stopThe site is a good little stop on a road trip and gives you a good glimpse on the process Blue Bell has. You can snap a couple pictures with some statues and get to view the process on the observation deck and enjoy $1 ice cream cups. It’s a great stop to stretch your legs and learn a bit about Blue Bell at the same time.Visited December 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten January 1, 2020
- GadgetBobTCPDallas, Texas3 contributionsDon't miss the iconic Blue Bell Creamery when in the Brenham area...Seeing this iconic business up close to understand how their famous ice cream is commercially produced and packaged is very interesting. Plus you get to sample their many flavors for a very reasonable price. And on top of that browse their wonderful fully stocked gift shop staffed by the nicest, knowledgeable team, make this a don't miss stop on any visit to the Brenham area. Also, I learned you have to sing to their cows first, to get them to join into the chorus!Visited October 2021Written October 7, 2021
- Kate4 contributionsGreat side tripWe were on a business trip to Austin so I decided to surprise my husband with a trip to the creamery since it’s his favorite ice cream. It’s a small section that you see as far as the factory but they also have a lot of info about the creamery along with a ice cream parlor. Be sure to sample the flavors only available in parlors and the $1 scoops of ice cream are huge. Enjoyed this visit.Visited January 2020Written January 26, 2020
- DaveR3232Lexington, Kentucky116 contributionsOverall . . . well . . . it's OK . . I guessThey no longer offer a formal tour, so all that's left is to watch from a balcony. Very nice people, best ice cream on the planet, historic location. So the question becomes "Is it worth driving to Brenham TX for a $1.00 scoop of Blue Bell?" Sadly, I vote no, and this is our second trip there.Visited January 2020Written January 10, 2020
- candegurrl25Flower Mound, Texas161 contributionsBucket listThis is my husbands favorite ice cream so we had to stop in during a road trip. Unfortunately the curse of covid doesn’t allow u to take the tour. You still can walk through the visitors area, gift shop and get a scoop of ice cream or 2. Gift shop had a lot of fun blue bell swag items. They have a ton oh ice cream flavors to choose from and it’s $ 1 for a large a scoop. Bring the kids and enjoy. Large parlor room that seats a lot of people while keeping your covid distance.Visited January 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten January 5, 2021
- NemoTravelerAarhus, Denmark641 contributionsIce CreamThe creamery is located in the town of Brenham, about halfway between Houston and Austin. Due to covid-19 measures usual tours were cancelled during our visit, but it was possible to watch the production from the Observation Deck. Also, an interesting exhibition about the history of the company was on show, and – most importantly – the Ice Cream Parlor was open! We really enjoyed our visit and would love to come back.Visited April 2022Written May 22, 2022
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John C
Griffin, GA21 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Some of the things that we had hoped to be able to do such as the tours have been discontinued but the museum offers a nostalgic walk through the history of Blue Bell ice cream and the creameries. Lots of interesting photos on the walls and memorabilia to see. Some videos to give you some history about the company. There's also an ice cream parlor to try many flavors of their ice cream. Several that are available at the ice cream parlor. There's also a gift store to get some clothing, mugs, bowls, etc at reasonable prices. All of the team members were very friendly with the staff being mainly young women in the parlor. You won't spend more than an hour here, but you will have the chance to try different flavors for only $1/scoop
It's a generous scoop too!
It's a generous scoop too!
Written August 12, 2020
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LittlePaint
Urbandale, IA687 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
The museum had lots of open space, is well thought out and designed. I especially enjoyed the section on the history of the creamery.
The ice cream parlor had an old fashioned look to it with lots of room to spread out. At only $1 per scoop, you can try lots of flavors. My personal favorite was the Sea Salt Caramel.
Next time I'm in this area, I'I'm hoping the tours are offered again.
Note: there wasn't any oversized vehicle parking. The day I visited was not crowded and they didn't mind that I took 4 parking spaces in front of the building. There's another parking lot behind the museum building (on the north side, I think) that might have more space.
The ice cream parlor had an old fashioned look to it with lots of room to spread out. At only $1 per scoop, you can try lots of flavors. My personal favorite was the Sea Salt Caramel.
Next time I'm in this area, I'I'm hoping the tours are offered again.
Note: there wasn't any oversized vehicle parking. The day I visited was not crowded and they didn't mind that I took 4 parking spaces in front of the building. There's another parking lot behind the museum building (on the north side, I think) that might have more space.
Written January 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TABristolUK
Bristol, UK63 contributions
Jan 2020
We stopped by along with a visit to Brenham itself. Being from the UK we only know BlueBell from the supermarkets in the southern US but the little museum, history and advertising built up the picture of how this brand is not just about ice cream but all the memories of families and summers and first dates that have been built around it. And of course the ice cream is delicious with generous dollar scoops and a cute shop. The observation deck is pretty limited and you do need to ask the staff what's happening as curiously the explanation of the process itself is in a separate building. What a lovely piece of American culture but don't forget to visit cute Brenham as well
Written January 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mike S
Arlington, TX1,857 contributions
Aug 2022
After visiting some friends in Bryan/College Station, we were going to head home but I just had to make a detour to finally see where the magic happens. My dad recently passed away and he loved his Blue Bell. He ate a huge bowl every single night for most of the 15+ years he lived with us up until about a year ago. I used to joke that when he stopped eating Blue Bell, they'd notice a drop in sales.
When we got there, on a Friday, it was packed. Apparently a lot of people have as good a taste in ice cream as we do! We started in the museum side and there are a lot of old photographs, displays tracking the history of the brand through the years, etc... Then we walked over to the other side of the plant to where you can watch the creamery in operation making and packaging ice cream from an elevated observation area (behind glass). That was pretty neat. There is also a gift shop and, the best part is where you can buy ice cream by the scoop for $1 a scoop. And these are BIG scoops! Also, they have some flavors that aren't sold in the store. I had cinnamon and it was superb! My wife had the chocolate almond mocha. There were lots of tables to sit at but there were a lot of people too and that area was full. But we found a couple of chairs and shared a table with some other folks.
There is also a display of Texas high school baseball coaches. Not sure what's up with that or why it's there. I didn't spend any time looking at it. I was there for the ice cream!
It was a great way to spend a couple of hours and I've finally been to the home of the place that produces that ice cream that my dad loved so much. (And I think it's pretty good too!)
When we got there, on a Friday, it was packed. Apparently a lot of people have as good a taste in ice cream as we do! We started in the museum side and there are a lot of old photographs, displays tracking the history of the brand through the years, etc... Then we walked over to the other side of the plant to where you can watch the creamery in operation making and packaging ice cream from an elevated observation area (behind glass). That was pretty neat. There is also a gift shop and, the best part is where you can buy ice cream by the scoop for $1 a scoop. And these are BIG scoops! Also, they have some flavors that aren't sold in the store. I had cinnamon and it was superb! My wife had the chocolate almond mocha. There were lots of tables to sit at but there were a lot of people too and that area was full. But we found a couple of chairs and shared a table with some other folks.
There is also a display of Texas high school baseball coaches. Not sure what's up with that or why it's there. I didn't spend any time looking at it. I was there for the ice cream!
It was a great way to spend a couple of hours and I've finally been to the home of the place that produces that ice cream that my dad loved so much. (And I think it's pretty good too!)
Written August 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Adrian I
Houston, TX7 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The site is a good little stop on a road trip and gives you a good glimpse on the process Blue Bell has. You can snap a couple pictures with some statues and get to view the process on the observation deck and enjoy $1 ice cream cups. It’s a great stop to stretch your legs and learn a bit about Blue Bell at the same time.
Written January 1, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GadgetBobTCP
Dallas, TX3 contributions
Oct 2021
Seeing this iconic business up close to understand how their famous ice cream is commercially produced and packaged is very interesting. Plus you get to sample their many flavors for a very reasonable price. And on top of that browse their wonderful fully stocked gift shop staffed by the nicest, knowledgeable team, make this a don't miss stop on any visit to the Brenham area. Also, I learned you have to sing to their cows first, to get them to join into the chorus!
Written October 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kate
4 contributions
Jan 2020
We were on a business trip to Austin so I decided to surprise my husband with a trip to the creamery since it’s his favorite ice cream. It’s a small section that you see as far as the factory but they also have a lot of info about the creamery along with a ice cream parlor. Be sure to sample the flavors only available in parlors and the $1 scoops of ice cream are huge. Enjoyed this visit.
Written January 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DaveR3232
Lexington, KY116 contributions
Jan 2020
They no longer offer a formal tour, so all that's left is to watch from a balcony. Very nice people, best ice cream on the planet, historic location. So the question becomes "Is it worth driving to Brenham TX for a $1.00 scoop of Blue Bell?" Sadly, I vote no, and this is our second trip there.
Written January 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
candegurrl25
Flower Mound, TX161 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
This is my husbands favorite ice cream so we had to stop in during a road trip. Unfortunately the curse of covid doesn’t allow u to take the tour. You still can walk through the visitors area, gift shop and get a scoop of ice cream or 2. Gift shop had a lot of fun blue bell swag items. They have a ton oh ice cream flavors to choose from and it’s $ 1 for a large a scoop. Bring the kids and enjoy. Large parlor room that seats a lot of people while keeping your covid distance.
Written January 5, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NemoTraveler
Aarhus, Denmark641 contributions
Apr 2022
The creamery is located in the town of Brenham, about halfway between Houston and Austin.
Due to covid-19 measures usual tours were cancelled during our visit, but it was possible to watch the production from the Observation Deck. Also, an interesting exhibition about the history of the company was on show, and – most importantly – the Ice Cream Parlor was open!
We really enjoyed our visit and would love to come back.
Due to covid-19 measures usual tours were cancelled during our visit, but it was possible to watch the production from the Observation Deck. Also, an interesting exhibition about the history of the company was on show, and – most importantly – the Ice Cream Parlor was open!
We really enjoyed our visit and would love to come back.
Written May 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
eileenmjames
Houston, TX1 contribution
What are the observation deck hours? Planning to bring a group of Senior Citizens on Feb 21..I already have a reservation also need a good place to have lunch..Any suggestions? Thanks Eileen
gambler2016
Texas350 contributions
Recommend calling before you visit to check on hours.
Bob H
Houston, TX
What are tour hours?
john l
Fort Worth, TX13 contributions
They do not do guided tours. The observation deck is available for viewing production and packaging most weekdays from 8am to 2 pm. There is an employee there who will answer questions and give information about the production process. The attached ice creams parlor is open M-F 8am to 5 pm.
Can you buy ice cream at the creamery
vacationeverysummer
Pearland, TX376 contributions
Yes
1$ scoops
marshagarland
Elgin, IL20 contributions
Are you open Friday March 30
Jackye M
30 contributions
You will need to call them
I would like to bring my 2 granddaughters down. You are quite a distance from us. Apx 125 miles. How long is the tour and are there other things "fun things" to do in your city? When do tours start back? Thanks
Jackye M
30 contributions
There are not any tours. They have an observation deck where you can watch production. I suggest you call to ensure they are making ice cream on the day you are coming. They have an ice cream parlor to purchase a cup of ice cream. You can contact the city to get tourist I formation
jrtwnsnd
Houston, TX
Are the tours free? If so, do you need to make an appointment or reservation?
Lawrence A W
Brenham, TX16 contributions
Yes, and since we live in town we go there often.
thingstodo22
dallas8 contributions
Have they started the tours again? It still says no tours on their website. Wondering if it is worth the stop without a tour.
AEBBrenham
Brenham, TX2,713 contributions
They have not started the tours yet, but I hear soon.
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