I visited this small family owned and operated ice cream shop located in downtown Fairhope while I was down here for Thanksgiving! The shop is located off of De La Mare Avenue on the left side of the road right next to CK Collections Men's store.
I ordered their signature drink, the Fairhope Float which was recommended by the owner; Chris! The Fairhope Float is their own unique twist on the classic Coke or Root Beer float. It is made with iced mochaccino, vanilla yogurt ice cream, whipped cream and then topped with your choice of chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg powder. Can I get a, "YUUUUUMYYYY!!!" The Float has a nice smooth creamy coffee flavor with a hint of chocolate. I was immediately sold when I saw coffee and ice cream in the drink description! The price tag on this bad boy is $5.34 (includes tax).
I can't wait to visit Fairhope again and get my hands on another Fairhope Float.I highly recommend checking out Mr Gene's Beans shop and trying this sweet treat; especially if you are visiting Fairhope from...
Read moreWe did not have a good experience here. For starters an ice cream shop caters to families with children, yet there are a whole lot of stairs you have to ascend in order to get inside. How can they not have a ramp for strollers when that’s your target audience? Next the manager was subtly rude and passive aggressive towards us. And we’re a family with a special needs child which felt discriminatory. There were a grand total of 3 customers there during our visit. When you’re hurting for customers at least treat the ones you got kindly. That would be management 101 dummy! The life cream...
Read moreWhat a treat! Traveling to Fairhope, Alabama for the third time to visit a friend, I was amazed I haven’t made it to Mr. Green Beans! I tried their famous Float and wasn’t disappointed! It truly hit the spot! My friends all ordered ice cream and shakes and trust me, they were beyond satisfied! If you are visiting the Fairhope area… make it a point to stop by this little jewel! The owners are adorable! They gave us recommendations on dinner and were a joy to chat with! However they could not chat to long… the line was forming to get some of...
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