Bruster's Real Ice Cream — Restaurant in Indian Springs Village

Got a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake for my son's bday on saturday from the premade cooler, we didn't order so maybe this had someone to do with it? Aged? Either way if this is this case maybe it shouldnt have been sold? Idk.

It honestly just was NOT good. It was acceptable but for a $40 cake Publix would blow this outta the water. The employees were very friendly tho. The cake part was just dry and gooey at the same time (how?) And the icing part tasted like cheap chemically artificial flavoring. The whipped cream didn't feel or taste like whipped cream or close to it, Ice cream part was so so.

We had 10-15 people/mostly kids who all love this flavor and had over half of this basic round cake left with most pieces not eaten, the rest was unanimously decided to trash. We normally go to other places for this but we had a last min change of plans which it did offer us what we were searching for but for cost we are just gonna stick to Publix or make our own next year for cake we...

Our go-to ice cream place in the Birmingham area! Since growing up with it in Pittsburgh, I have always considered Bruster's to be the best ice cream chain out there, and it was amazing to find them down here. This particular location is staffed by a great crew who are unfailingly friendly, patient, and helpful. Only outside seating is available, but there are plenty of benches and tables, and even a playset for kids. There is also a drive-through.

The ice cream is always made on-location, (and you can sign up for notifications when specific flavors are made), so the flavors available at any given time vary. Personal favorites include chocolate raspberry truffle, pumpkin pie, eggnog, and snickerdoodle. Smalls include two scoops, so there's always an opportunity to try more flavors. Their milkshakes are fantastic as well (can be made with any flavor), especially a classic...

While Bruester's has some tasty options, the overall experience left a bit to be desired. The service was noticeably slow, even when the line wasn’t very long. It felt like things moved at a crawl, which can be frustrating when you’re just trying to grab a treat.

Another downside is that their "Brain Freeze" specialty is only available in a large size, which is disappointing if you’re just looking for a smaller portion or want to sample it. Flexibility would go a long way here.

Lastly, the prices were higher than expected for what you get. It’s premium ice cream, sure, but it didn’t quite feel worth the cost — especially when paired with slow service and limited size options on certain items.

Might be worth a visit if you’re craving something sweet and don’t mind the wait or the price, but there are better, more efficient...