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Takeout, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed August 7, 2022

I had coupons to go to Bruster's and I must say, it was a disappointment. The ice cream had little or no flavor and it was slightly overpriced. This experience reminds me that it's much easier to make my own ice cream at home for...a fraction of the cost and with more flavor.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed December 22, 2021

This place makes some of the best fresh ice cream we have ever had. The portions were also very large. We were very pleased with our visit.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed August 10, 2021

My family has eaten ice cream here in the past so I decided to order a Birthday cake and am so glad I did! This was the best cake we have ever eaten. I will definitely be ordering more ice cream cakes in the future....The staff was also polite and professional. It was an overall great experience!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed May 24, 2021 via mobile

So my husband and I went there for the 1st time. Yummy. The young college kids were super sweet. The nuts on the sundae were weirdly large - whole nuts. That's my only complaint, though it's not a complaint. 😁

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed May 2, 2021 via mobile

Went here three times during our week visit. When the evening temperature was 75+ each night there was eat ice cream callings. They had a Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae which I got two nights. Ice cream was super with lots of strawberries and whipped cream and...cherry. The kids picked a couple of different flavors that they put into the waffle cone. So many choices So little time.More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed February 7, 2021 via mobile

Cold winter ice cream run with the hope of seasional flavors. None of the seasional flavors was available but other comparable flavors satisfied the ice cream lovers. It was all smiles at the run. Stop by to get yours.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed December 21, 2020

The girl who took my order was very helpful in making my app work and answering my questions about what I wanted to order. My brownie waffle bowl was very filling and delicious! Plenty of room for social distancing. Picnic tables available. Varied selections and...some seasonal choices. Pricey.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed November 11, 2020

It was 2:45 in the afternoon at historic Williamsburg. Bruster's offers a national-brand-consistency in quality and service. The hotfudge sundae and regular waffle cone were ... well. they were just right. I measure good ice cream by the butter fat content, and Bruster's gets it...right.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed July 11, 2020 via mobile

My husband and I came here—and it was worth the trip. Plenty of flavors. Waffle cones. Easy to maintain social distancing. Cute little picnic tables to enjoy our ice cream.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed June 26, 2020 via mobile

We have been coming here for the last couple of years and this time was the worse experience. Finally had my card full and they would not honor it. Then we had to wait as the made only one sundae at a time. Person 1...was almost done by the time the 3rd one came out. And they screwed up the order. Having been here before it seems like the sundae size was half what we normally get. After this experience we will most likely not be back.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed June 24, 2020 via mobile

This place is worth the wait in line. Menu is extensive list of home made ice cream. I recommend the chocolate Peanut Butter

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed June 16, 2020 via mobile

How did I not know about this place? Fabulous salad caramel ice-cream! Gooey, yummy, and delicious. Friendly, attentive service - the girls gave me napkins and a cup in case my cone tipped over. I will dream about it until I can get back to...buy a pint! 🍦💕More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed May 10, 2020 via mobile

I have a dairy allergy and they are so careful. They don't cross contaminate any of the ice cream,which was perfect for me. I thought the staff were so nice. This place is perfect for any kind

Date of visit: August 2019
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ThomasS11558, Owner at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, responded to this reviewResponded May 12, 2020

Thank you for your review. Mostly, for the recognition of our SOP. We try hard, as this is an important part of what we do relative to situations you describe. We hope you continue to receive the same service each and every time you visit!

Reviewed September 4, 2019

Always good, quality ice cream cones, sundaes, shakes and any other dessert that uses ice cream in it.

Date of visit: June 2019
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ThomasS11558, Owner at Bruster's Real Ice Cream, responded to this reviewResponded September 5, 2019

Thanks for the nice review!

Reviewed August 10, 2019 via mobile

My family and I visited Bruster’s one evening while visiting Williamsburg VA. The ice cream flavors were abundant and delicious. I was able to sample several different flavors before I made my final choice. My oldest daughter chose the key lime pie ice cream which...was amazing. My little one chose mint chocolate chip, an old favorite. My wife got a large chocolate chip cookie sundae with the most fudge I’ve ever seen on a sundae in my life, amazing. I can’t stress how much I love it when an ice cream shop knows to put excessive amounts of fudge on a sundae, as they should. I got a scoop of toffee crunch ice cream and a scoop of a Mexican cinnamon ice cream called Horchata, which were delicious. The toffee crunch ice cream was delicious but it needed more toffee pieces. The Horchata was light and flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend Bruster’s ice cream to everyone. Their flavors are made daily and vary from a long elaborate list. A great find for any ice cream lover in Williamsburg VA.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5