It’s a small beautiful place with amazing views of lake. There flavors are really good. I have tried the shake and it’s really delicious. You can definitely enjoy your time here. Take an order and enjoy it on side of the beach by walking along it. Truly amazing view from here.

Lots of flavor choices to choose from! Photos are the view behind the shop!

The best malts in town. I try to get them every summer and not once have I been disappointed. Waits can be a little long especially with large groups but it is well worth the wait.

Awesome! If you like ice cream,this is a must stop.

Very good Ice cream 🍦, malt, and other drinks. Very popular, had to wait in line.

Friendly staff, masked, helpful. Loved the area around the shoppe. Simple and didnt have to wait long for my raspberry shake. A bit pricey but worth it.

Great ice cream but only about 10 choices. Only had a cone. The malts were very popular and looked great. Just passing thru and would definitely go back.

This was recommended by my host during a business trip. If you are into chocolate, the double chocolate is a must. I had a single scoop, which is actually a quite generous portion. Be prepared to stay in line for a while. This is a very popular spot among the locals.

The ice cream and Malts were awesome. A bit pricey but to be expected due to location and season. Would I go again ? Absolutely YES

My husband & I always share a butterscotch malt here. So delicious & refreshing - best malts ever!!

October 17th is the last day they are serving for the season but other then that it was quick and delicious. Beautiful veiw as well.

We never miss visiting The Portland Malt Shoppe when we make a trip up to Duluth. The ice cream is delicious. The staff are friendly. And the views are amazing. What a fun way to end your walk on the boardwalk! Just head up the blue stairs and youll find the best ice cream in town!!!

This is such a charming dessert spot in Duluth and is the best place to go on a summer night before enjoying the lake walk. Despite being busy during a stressful time, the staff was incredibly cheerful, friendly and helpful. Our chocolate shake was exactly as we expected - delicious!

Very slow service, I waited for 30 minutes watched the line next to me go fast. When it was finally our turn we got served a thick malt why Give a straw!? the lady forgot my wafer. Tourist trap and waste of time and money.

The ice cream was pretty all right. We had to wait a while for our simple comes because the group ahead of us had a huge order. Prices arent bad though and the weather was nice so we didnt mind waiting.

Nice place to stop and have an ice cream while you walk around the lake front path. Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream was delicious. Perfect for the hot weather.

Cute little place to grab a malt or ice cream! Great view of the water. Downside is no parking.

I would love to give a positive review, but as we were standing outside deciding what to get, we were informed that they were “now closed”. The young man informed us that everything had already been cleaned at 8:01, when they closed at 8:00 and we just watched another couple walk away with their malts. Such a shame when businesses are supposedly struggling to stay open and we were turned away.

You’ve got to love the PortLand Malt Shoppe! It’s a Duluth hot-spot! They offer hard ice cream and delicious malts and shakes. Although they aren’t inexpensive, they are absolutely heavenly! The kids working there are efficient and do their best to get you your treats as fast as possible. There’s a tiny parking lot and plenty of parking on the street nearby. Don’t forget to bring cash - no checks or credit cards accepted.

The best place in Duluth to grab a malt or ice cream! An absolute stop if youre from out of town. My family and I go here all the time. Its definitely a staple of ours.

Oh my goodness was this ever good! They offer a wide range of ice cream and malt options. Hubby and I both got a malt and it was huge! Very reasonable price for the size. Must stop for a dessert in Duluth.

Locared next door to Fitgers Inn.Great stop for a walk up ice cream treat, well prepared and tasty... to enjoy before or after a leisure walk on the Lakewalk trail going to and from Canal Park, Duluth

In college this was a go to date spot. Its still great. The views cant be beat at an ice cream place!

Amazing raspberry rumble malt! You can never go wrong at the Malt Shoppe. We missed last year, the first time in many years. Its worth the 2 hour drive! Ill be back.

Best old fashioned malts in town! Its a seasonal malt shop that also sells ice cream cones sundaes. Line can get long, but definitely worth the wait!

We love ice cream shops. Had our favorite flavors. Lake views with access deck and stairs to the lakeshore paths and beach.

This place is pretty sweet. Literally. I think Im going into a diabetic coma.

Good malts and shakes in a nice part of town with a beautiful view of lake superior!

My favorite malt shop on the planet! Every time we are in Duluth this is scheduled as a destination. They do 1 thing and they do it great! Staff has always been happy and cheerful and the limit to your malt flavor is you! Make this part of your duluth experience!

Great traditional stop for a malt. It’s right on the lake and can be very busy at times, but it’s great to sip a milkshake and enjoy a nice walk by the water. It’s a walk-up stand, so be prepared to wait in line outside.

Delicious thick Malts. Many custom flavor combinations. Drove by a hundred times and always wanted to drop by. Finally got the chance to walk up and was happy I did.

A must-stop when in Duluth.Banana, chocolate, peanut butter milkshake for this gal!Love the lake view and and friendly service!

Been waiting for the pandemic to be done so I could tolerate standing in a line with people. The chocolate malt was worth it. And sitting at the picnic table here you can look at the big lake. Just a sublime experience.

Super good Chocolate Malt.Whipped Cream, Cherry, Wafer = Money!

The raspberry truffle malt I had was amazing good! So was my kids dark chocolate icecream cone, I tasted it. Cute building with a walkup window in front right off Lake Superior. This is a must visit if youre by the lake in Duluth!

So good!

A staple to Duluth. When visiting this has become a tradition to get a shake or ice cream cone here... Love this place

The malt is too sweet.

Pretty good but out of most of their flavors

Super cute malt shop right off the Northshore walking path

Got a float there today, the rootbeer was warm which melted the one scoop of ice cream. Was disappointed 😞.

Way too sweet and overpriced. The taste itself is fine but too much sugar spoils it

You get great ice cream along with a wonderful view of Lake superior.

Delicious as always! Staff was being diligent about cleaning after each customer. Thoroughly wiping counter and napkin holder! A+

Wonderful ice cream, it just gets very busy and the wait is LONG!

Nice little ice cream shop, thanks for the tip vista fleet!

Delicious ice cream. My favorite coconut almond fudge. You can order your ice cream and enjoy the view of Lake Superior breathtaking!!!

Many childhood memories of this place...it never disappoints. We try to stop here every time were in the area.

Good ice cream, quick lines. Right on the lake shore trail.

I got the cone with strawberry cheesecake ice cream and it was great. Friendly and helpful staff.

Amazing malts! A must stop for us everytime we visit Duluth.

I understand Covid rules with masks and all, but they are an outdoor retailer, so I didnt have a mask on me as I was walking the Lakewalk. I put my shirt over my nose and face and walked up to the counter and was asked do you have a mask? I replied no and told the girl that I am totally vaccinated and she replied:we cant serve you without a mask. So I left. I returned after my walk and waited in line for 30 minutes. I asked if they had bottled water because they do sell bottled soda, my answer was no we have cups for 25 cents. I ordered 3 malts and asked for a carrying case and guess what? They dont have those either. All in all very disappointed 😞

This place is great. Prices are comparable! Great place also to walk the lake and rose garden is near by.

Delicious ice cream, abundant choices. Wait time is too long. Id like to see them utilize the two windows by having a malt/shake line and a cone line...

Calorie free wont make you fat!

For someone to ask me if I’m vaccinated is HIGHLY illegal.... And on top of that have to wear a fricken mask OUTSIDE when I’m not standing anywhere near you?! The family standing in front of me wasn’t wearing masks and weren’t vaccinated but yet able to order?!?! No thanks, I’ll take my service somewhere else where I won’t be asked personal health questions.

Fun place! If you like ice cream this is a must place to stop. Great selection of flavors to choose from. I had the Cookie Dough in a Waffle Cone which was a triple scoop cone for $5.25. There was 4-5 kids inside running the place. I would like to stop there again on a return visit. Great views of Lake Superior.

Awesome malts, very nice staff10 out of 10!!

One of the best. Even on a cloudy gloomy day, it still taste great! Definitely a must have!!!

Great ice cream flavors, root beer floats, and the banana chocolate malt is to die for, made with a real banana too 😋

Fantastic litttle shop! Kind of a wait because Duluth is a tourist area, obviously, but th wait is well worth it.

Ice cream was absolutely fantastic- I got the Raspberry Truffle which is good if you like raspberry ice cream with chocolate chips in it. The other flavor I tried was the pecan praline which was sweeter (though no overly sweet)! Waffle cone was well worth the 50c extra! I would def come here again next time I visit Duluth.

Great shakes. Never too cold for ice cream!

Very crowded and long lines not worth the wait. Malt was very sweet you cant have more than couple bites.

Our favorite malt shop in Duluth. Try to stop every time we are in town.

They have the best chocolate ice cream and fudge Ive ever tried! Every time I came to Duluth, I have to come here

Great ice cream but the lines are too long

Excellent! A nice icecream treat for dad and my 6 year old! Happy with their mask policy as well! Good call on their part! Also considering everyone around was tourists and everyone had masks... even more cool! Out of all the places I could had gone Im even more happy now than we decided on Duluth! Thank you!

Bring a mask. This shop requires them to order. Will try again and update with an actual review sometime!

Awesome place to stop while your on a walk!

Try to go here several times a year. Not sure if its any better than anywhere else but the view from the back is nice

We don’t leave Duluth without a stop at Portland Malt Shoppe. My fav has always been the chocolate malt!

As a worker myself, I understand the rule of “no mask no service” but if you have that rule, make sure you apply it to everyone. We were right behind a couple who ordered and got their malts with no masks, but when we went up to order they said they couldn’t serve us and showed us the no mask, no service sign. Like I said before, I understand. We walked away and went to get our masks, but at lease show some respect and not be unfair with the rule. Thank you.

Yummy! A Must Stop if in Duluth.

Best ice cream in Duluth very generous portions

Tourist trap, wait was so long! Staff was nice, but ice cream was average. Cash only.

The Malt Shoppe brings summer to Duluth before Mother Nature does. It is always a special place to visit!

Perfect. We waited about 15 minutes in line and our Malta were very good. Views behind the shoppe are beautiful and it gave me and my daughter a spot to explore while my husband waited in line. Malts were worth every penny and that little vanilla wafer cookie was the perfect little surprise! Thanks for a good experience! We will come again for sure.

People wait in 45 min lines... Its good

My husband and I stop here every time we come to Duluth in the spring/summer. Brought my parents here this Labor Day weekend since it’s a unique Duluth experience. Both lines stretched all the way back past the sidewalk which is normal for this time of year but it took us over an hour to get to the window. 3-4 late teen/early 20’s working and taking their time, playing around between customers. Huge bummer and not the service or experience we’re used to.

Milkshakes here are amazing, they’re like $7 but it’s worth itttttttttttttttttt

A couple of friends and I had a craving for ice cream. We heard about the Portland Malt Shop so we thought it would be a good idea to try them out. Their shakes are awesome! Id go back when in the area again.

Ryan christensen makes awesome malts.

This little place is stellar! Went here a couple times while on vacation and both were pleasant experiences. Cash only so dont bother bringing plastic. Ice cream with a view of the lake. Does it get better?? No . It doesnt. Literally it cannot get better.

There’s a reason this place is so popular! It’s delicious. Cash only, so don’t forget to make atm stop on the way there. The malt’s are amazing, but so are their other options.

Other than the fact that it took 45 minutes in line to be served, I had the expectation that this ice cream would be phenomenal. Contrary. The malt was tasteless, the Ice cream especially the praline pecan appeared to be refrozen as it was crystallized, and theCake cones were stale. I could’ve rather use the 45 minutes going to a convenience store and buying ice cream. Extremely disappointing

So many flavors. I wish I could try them all. We got Banana Chocolate and Blueberry Almond Cocount malts. They were delicious. I was very hesitant on which flavor I would get because there were so many pairs you could make that sounded so good. Service was friendly and fast. Check this place out!

I’m sure they’re delicious, but unless you have an hour to wait, I wouldn’t recommend. I was the 6th person in my line and didn’t move in 30 minutes (except when 2 groups ahead of me left due to the wait). I ended up waiting about 45 minutes in total and wasn’t much closer to the front, so I gave up and left without a malt!

Amazing Malts and Sundaes on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!

Best Malt in Minnesota. Great flavors and hand crafted for you. Its worth the wait. Great outdoor area with views of the Lake Superior out the back.

Good tasting but limited selection of cones, malts, and a sunday

They really do have the best malts. However, it sucks when you plan a trip specifically to get their malts before they close for the season. I checked multiple times a day to make sure they wouldn’t close earlier than they said. Finally get all the way up here and they post that they are closed. Disappointing. I can only assume that they all got the virus because why else would a business do that?

My malt wasnt mixed thoroughly and I had bits of crunchy malt mix to chew. I mean, it was good, but I shouldnt have to crunch a malt. Plus the prices are NUTS! $28 for 3 malts and a small sundae. Theres a reason why we only go once a summer.

This place is really amazing! The ice creams are so delicious. I just wish they were open all round the year!

Good malts near boardwalk.

It was great!!! They should really add more options to the menu. It was amazing, though.

Great spot for ice cream in Duluth!

Great ice cream, view, and experience. Be prepared for a wait... It gets busy.

I wanted to get an ice cream cone after walking the boardwalk. However, I was discriminated against bc I didn’t have a mask. I have a medical condition which doesn’t allow me to wear a mask. They wouldn’t even look at me! Now I know how many black people feel. I am from out of town where masks are not required. Only recommended. There is no law that requires Minnesotans to wear masks. Unfortunately, I cannot support that business.

This adorable little ice cream walk-up hops from open til close during the summertime. Be prepared for a long wait for your treats, so order something really good!