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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
1255 Fordham Dr UNIT 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
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Jo
Review №1

Great place. Texture of the ice cream is different than regular. Girls there are friendly. Good ice cream.

In
Review №2

Cool experience❣ the kids took their dad for dessert after dinner. Great choice💛

C
Review №3

Subzero reviewLove the concept, it’sright out of a science movie.Really really excellent ice cream!Great way of tricking the kiddos into learning about science! My kids and friends love it and we always have a fun time.

Ke
Review №4

Service was fast and quick to greet us as we walked through the door. Very polite and was an amazing experience watching the ice cream being made! Will definitely go again!

Ju
Review №5

Im writing a review after my 2nd visit because this business went from bad to worse. The first time I went was a few years ago. So I thought I would give them another chance Friday night. But the staff was so slow and non personable. My kids were excited to try it again, the girl helping us couldnt have cared less that we were there. What was supposed to be a fun evening, was mush less than that. Twice Ive spent over $40 on sub par ice cream. Never again. Ill be sure to let our friends know not to go and interrupt the non helpful staff.

Ka
Review №6

Delicious and fun to look at the process!! Perfect for kids.

Ca
Review №7

Do not waste your time or money. They made 1/2 our order and started working on door dash orders! Had to ask them to put my order in the freezer until they finished my order. Awful flavor and 36 dollars for 4 small items. Never again...

MJ
Review №8

Not one to write reviews but this ice cream is amazing! Our grandchildren count on going to SubZero every time they visit. Love the flavors, the show and the smiles. Great place to sit and enjoy great ice cream.

Do
Review №9

Cool way to see your ice cream made! Very yummy! Its worth the wait and price. Check it out.

Pe
Review №10

Very different experience than I expected. Will definitely take my kids next time.

Ro
Review №11

Was able to communicate with the owner directly to make sure the food was safe for my kid with a severe food allergy and they even made theirs in the back so there was no chance for cross contamination. They went above and beyond, thank you!!!

Ju
Review №12

First time visitor and the kids really enjoyed their nice cream. We ordered off their menu and didnt pick our own.

Sh
Review №13

It was my family’s first time in and we loved it! The kids loved watching the ice cream be made and it was all delicious! The girl working was very friendly and helpful. They even had hot cocoa bombs which my daughter had been wanting to try. We will definitely be back!

Da
Review №14

Unique but still amzing

H
Review №15

Just seeing the process of how the ice cream is made is amazing.

Li
Review №16

It was our first time being here after reading such good reviews. We went when it wasnt busy, so I dont know how well they perform during their busiest times. The lady who helped us was very friendly. The place was cool looking, the way they made the ice cream was interesting, and they offered many different flavors. But, the ice cream flavors we got was just mediocre tasting. I had pistachio ice cream and it was really overpowering and it had a really fake tasting and somewhat bitter flavor to it. And it wasnt as sweet tasting as other ice creams Ive had at other places. Also, it wasnt creamy, it was more lumpy and chewy, which was weird too. We may go back and try it again sometime to see if it is any different.

Sh
Review №17

Everything was great! The only problemIs that they give you a cheap dollar store plastic spoon the bends every time you try to eat the ice cream.

No
Review №18

Amazing time, great place! From the clean lines of the decor to the awesome presentation of them making it right in front of you this place is a hit. Then you take into the fact that the ice cream is super delicious and you cant help but walk out planning the next time youre going to come back. Definitely a new favorite of my familys.

La
Review №19

Its cool for kids. But this isnt as tastey as real ice cream thats hand made. Okay prices. Just not my cup of tea. Flavors too bland. Regular ice cream will do for me.

Ra
Review №20

Great experience. Nice welcome when you enter. We tried nitro balls (dragon balls) and they were amazing!

La
Review №21

Great service! Great ice cream! Great experience! Will return, and I recommend everyone try it out!

Al
Review №22

Very cool place to take kiddos to watch them make the ice cream. I like that they have vegan and low fat options.

Da
Review №23

One of the best places for ice cream in VA Beach. 🍧

Je
Review №24

Such a fun way to end the night!! Staff was very friendly and ice cream was delicious!

Jo
Review №25

Really good never had ice cream this way

St
Review №26

Dont worry if its busy, it is worth the wait. The staff was very friendly and kind. Feeling here is like a restaurant in Fort Worth I liked.

B
Review №27

I got the custard with cake batter flavor and mixed berries. The Custard was creamy and delicious. My husband got the Original (like a traditional ice cream) with Nutella flavor. It was bursting with flavor! What a cool concept and unique dining experience.

Ke
Review №28

This was a cool experience. My daughter enjoyed watching them make her ice-cream. The customer service was excellent! Definitely will be coming back!

Ja
Review №29

Very fun experience, would’ve given 5 stars, but I felt bad for the only employee there. You can tell business was picking up and there was only one employee making the ice cream, shakes, nitro breaths, and cashing out the customers. They really need to hire more people and not put all the stress on one person. She did such an amazing job !

Ar
Review №30

Great atmosphere! Pleasant service from people who works here! Everyone should visit and try!

Am
Review №31

This ice cream is probably the best Ive ever had, anywhere. Its sooooooooo creamy, and smooth!

Ke
Review №32

Definitely an experience! Loved the flavor of the ice cream and the different options were great to have! Both attendants were polite and explained the whole process, definitely recommend visiting at least once!

Ei
Review №33

The lady who worked last night (11/21/2020) was fantastic, she was by herself and it was hella busy but she managed and still had a smile on her face! She deserves a recognition!

Ro
Review №34

I took my kids here yesterday and we loved it. The whole overall experience is so fun. There was one girl working behind the counter and she chatted with us while she finished to go orders. Asked if we had any questions and even answered reasonably what her favorite flavor ice cream was.We all ordered from the concoctions selections but, next time will maybe create our own. We will come back again!

Je
Review №35

Omg I am a keto enthusiasts and the keto ice cream was amazing!! I had the strawberry cheesecake flavor and my husband had the coconut flavor with pecans. So delicious. We will definitely be back so i can add this business to my keto pages on social media!

D
Review №36

First time trying sub zero and both flavors we got were great - we will be back the price for the pint was comparable with other better ice cream in the grocery stores so spending a bit more wasn’t a deal breaker and the freshness can not be beat. Can’t wait to bring our kids next time so they can see the cool way they make it

Ma
Review №37

Great ice cream options, lots of fun, super friendly staff with lots of patience for indecisive customers. Price includes the show,definitely going back.

Ch
Review №38

Amazing staff, great flavors, and all around fantastic experience! Wanna see your sweet treat be made in front of you in seconds?? Go here, you wont regret it

D
Review №39

Ice cream and a show! Lots of good flavors to choose from and plenty of mix ins to get your personalized ice cream fix. This was my first time seeing ice cream made with nitrogen in person and tasting it. I was wondering if the ice cream would have a much harder, rough texture that would effect the taste in a bad way, but it didnt - the flavor and texture of the ice cream was great! The gentleman who took our order and made our ice cream was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing with us details of the menu and answering all the questions we had.

Je
Review №40

We wanted ice cream Sunday afternoon. At first we stopped by Cold Stone but they were only able to take cash that day. Dave thought it was a good time to check out a different ice cream spot. He came across Sub zero while searching for one near us.This place is located in the shopping center right by Outback steakhouse near Indian River Rd in Virginia Beach.Please see pics. Its pretty cool to watch them make the ice cream right in front of you. Thankfully when we got there the line wasnt long at all. It started to get really busy though and since they have to make one order at a time if you come with a group of people then chances are yall wont be eating your ice cream altogether...but they did make it pretty quickly.Anyways, we ordered the peanut butter bonds in a waffle bowl. The waffle cone was crunchy and very yummy. The ice cream came with Fudge, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and Brownies, yum! We enjoyed it. They have a few seats available outside. Thankfully it was a nice day.

Ta
Review №41

The experience is worth the wait. The dragons breath is not as sweet as you would think. I thought it was going to taste like fruit loops but it didnt. Regardless, it was still quite good. It wasnt as cold as it looks either, making it nice to eat right away. The workers were courteous and friendly and probably explained the menu so many times but each time they did it with a smile. I will definitely be back to visit this place!

Ja
Review №42

1st time here and it s was amazing

Re
Review №43

Last night was my first time ordering from this place let alone even hearing about it. I was a little skeptical at first because Ive heard so many horror stories about liquid nitrogen, but I decided to try it anyway. And I must say they did not disappoint not one bit. The Chocolate Concoction was great, but The Magnetic Mint was out of this world... Just placed another order for The Magnetic Mint as we speak. I cant wait...

Av
Review №44

No flavor and really small portions for $15 for two regular cups.

Ke
Review №45

Employees were playing hand off of who was gonna freeze the ice cream.. very unprofessional. Like no body wanted to freeze or do work. The girl that was making the dairy’s was piling up all the work on the other girl and not team working..Makes me not wanna return !!

Mi
Review №46

We really like it, the serving is good in size and very tasty. It is a fun experience.

hi
Review №47

I love their ice cream its great

Ma
Review №48

My wife and I visited this chain in Atlanta, so upon finding this one we were highly excited. That excitement quickly dwindled as the key lime flavor was barely existent, both cups were over churned, and there was barely any cheesecake bites in both cups. All in all the product was a bust at $15 and subpar even being compared to Breyers.

Em
Review №49

Our favorite family outing! Friendly staff, fast service, always smells great in there and SO yummy treats!

Da
Review №50

The person i chatted with online was super helpful with questions i had about the placr i enjoyed my visit

Ki
Review №51

The staff is very patient and pleasant. The prices are definitely reasonable and the ice cream is superb!

Mi
Review №52

My kids love this place! They think it’s so neat to watch it go from liquid to solid in front of their eyes! The flavor, in my opinion, is much more intense than anything you buy at the store & the options are great. A little something for everyone! Our go to place for a fun treat!

Ke
Review №53

What a wonderful experience our Preschoolers had during our Sub-Zero presentation. They loved the cool experiments with the balloon and enjoyed watching their ice cream get made. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and educational experience.

Am
Review №54

Sub zero is outstanding! Any combination that you can think of becomes a reality. The team members encourage you to be creative and are down for whatever your imagination envisions. I will definitely be back the next time I am in VA Beach!

Ke
Review №55

Even super busy, the one associate multitasked and just made the experience! Science and the delicious sweet treat made our day. I brought my 70yr old dad, & my 6 yr old daughter, so fun for all ages. Definitely recommend!!

El
Review №56

Delicious ice cream and a fun, unique experience! We love bringing visitors from out of town here because its fun and can meet various dietary needs (lactose free, no sugar added, nut free, vegan, etc.).

La
Review №57

It was neat to watch her make the Ice Cream in front of us. The young lady working the evening of 4.2.19, was very sweet and knowledgeable! The chocolate conduction was AMAZING! I will certainly be returning!

El
Review №58

Cool ice cream shop. It was made fresh and very creamy, I got the custard base. They also have the cereal balls that make you breath fire. Its very fun to watch them make the ice cream.

Sh
Review №59

Dont order the milkshake

Be
Review №60

This was my very first time trying nitrogen ice cream and I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed how polite and friendly the cashier was. I will be returning to try different flavors

Ju
Review №61

Friendly staff. Neat to watch. Good choice in flavors. Definitely different

Th
Review №62

Amazing place and amazing food. They really care for their customers.

Au
Review №63

Wow this place is so cool. Such a good experience and something you have never seen before. Nicest workers, cannot wait to come back !

Mr
Review №64

Came for the Saturday science demo and stayed for delicious ice cream, made right in front of us theatrically with NO2! Patient and friendlt staff, quick service, and decent prices. We paid $6 for a small waffle cup.

DJ
Review №65

Helena is so happy and sweet! Always smiling and making the experience so much better. Keep up the hard work!

Co
Review №66

My ice cream looked like oatmeal. It was in little pieces rather than a smooth consistency. It also barely filled up 3/4 of the cup. It kept falling off the spatula because it wouldn’t stick together. But all in all, it’s okay I didn’t get more because it wasn’t that good. Definitely don’t go here, waste of money.

Fo
Review №67

My sons and I had a great experience! The ice cream was delicious, and it was fun and exciting to see it made from scratch in seconds using liquid nitrogen.

Br
Review №68

It was good the one time out of three I actually made it in the building...i like that they have a vegan base option. Why do you open at 2 pm tho? Why are you not open at lunch this area is busy at lunch time and you are right next to several other restaurants that are serving lunch and 2 pm is when everything slows down after lunch rush...i suppose its my fault for arriving at 12:30 tho still points off for the awkward business hours, points on for vegan option.

Ra
Review №69

Sub Zero Catering and the server was amazing. The kids and the guest loved their ice cream and Sub Zero was became the most highlighted part during my 6 yr old birthday party . I am probably cater them again next birthday party of my daughter . The server was very gentle, polite, respectful and overall . All I can say is You won’t regret for Catering them because the ice cream is yummy and as well as the service is pretty well.

al
Review №70

I loved this! The woman that was serving me and my dad should get a promotion honestly, she was so nice and very skillful at her job. Absolutly the best ice cream place i ever had in my life♡♡

Je
Review №71

We came for Science Saturday and had a wonderful time! My son really enjoyed the experiments and the ice cream treat we had after! We will definitely be back!

Ma
Review №72

Here is Subzero. Now, Plain Zero!

La
Review №73

This place is the best! You guys make DELICIOUS ice cream. Love it!!😁😁

Mi
Review №74

This is the best place I’ve ever been! Better than cold stone ice cream! Tasted AMAZING! Super cool to watch them make it! My mind was so blown I was like whoooaaaa! Everyone needs to try it!!!

Ka
Review №75

Loved it. Service was exceptional and I finally got to create my dreamiest tastiest ice cream ever!

ja
Review №76

First time there, Now first of all I love Ice Cream, that’s why I’m a big fan of Dairy Queen. When I saw this place my curiosity got the best of so I had to try it, The mint ice cream was pretty good, but like everywhere else it was pricey, normally I would have walked out of there with a milkshake to go but not @ $6, If you guys come to Norfolk I might have to try it again

Ma
Review №77

Wonderful time with the family. Great staff and delicious ice cream! Ive been here a few times and every time I discover something new, exciting, and tasty. None of the reviews seem to do this place justice.

Ed
Review №78

I was so excited to try this place after having liquid nitrogen ice cream in Florida. We came here and it was not busy, the employee was very friendly but I was not impressed with the options. They don’t even offer fresh fruit. They only have banana flavoring?! Yuck. Then they offer sugar free base but all the flavors contain sugar and the fruit they offer is smothered in a sugar syrup. To me that made no sense. And for those of us that want a dairy free option but don’t eat soy, well you’re just SOL here. I was really looking forward to trying this place then left disappointed and empty handed. My husband ordered one and tried to make something close to a banana split but once again only have banana flavoring, maraschino cherries and strawberries smothered in a thick sugary syrup. They didn’t have walnuts but almond slivers and pecans. And once again no other fruit options and forget it if you want fresh. And to top it off, his ice cream wasn’t even frozen all the way. I would think that Virginia Beach, being such a populated area and tourist location would have better, more health conscious places to eat but they really suck in this area. I’ll never return.UPDATE- RESPONSE TO OWNERMy family in Ohio love to visit the sub zero in Indianapolis and Carmel and rave that they have blue diamond unsweetened almond milk as a base so there for I was hoping for the same at this location being that I can not have dairy, soy or sugar, regardless if it’s organic or not. When I asked the employee what the sugar free base wasMade of, she wasn’t sure and when I asked what sweetener they use( because I won’t consume any artificial sweeteners like Splenda) she had absolutely no idea. When I asked if all the flavorings were sweetened, she said yes they all. Which then I thought well what’s the point of the sugar free base when you’re just going to throw an insanely sugar laden flavoring to the mix. When my husband asked for something like a banana split, we were told there were no bananas, only banana flavoring, I looked closely to the toppings options and realize you have very limited fruit options which i thought looked like a fruit topping that came out of a can, no one explained that it was thawed out frozen fruit. The walnuts were the least of my worries. I do appreciate the timely response and explanation but maybe this place just isn’t right for me and my dietary/allergy requirements.

Re
Review №79

The service was very good, but the flavored syrups they use are too strong and taste very artificial. I tried the pistachio and I felt like I was eating an extract.

Er
Review №80

Were intrigued by the idea, decent. No need to return though.

L.
Review №81

Very good! Fun experience our son had a blast! I just wish there were more dietary nutritional information available. Most people with diet or allergy concerns are super excited to finally have some viable options but with it being so busy I feel terrible holding up the line to deal with my specifics. Not a huge fan of the sugar free. The staff said it had artificial sweeteners in it personally Id prefer just plain old heavy cream. Difficult to tell which flavors are actually sugar free. Id love to see some specialty menus as well (low carb, keto(see pic), diabetic, vegan etc.) Overall very tasty! Super cool place we will be back!

Mi
Review №82

Seemed a lil pricey but pretty cool to watch the process and the ice cream is really good. Employees are very nice and the store is very clean. My first visit, Im going to bring my daughter next time.

Ma
Review №83

Came here with my family and we loved it! The flavor is great, friendly staff and manager, also fun to watch. Definitely coming back soon

Fa
Review №84

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The ice cream was yummy. The process of making the icecream was educational & fun.

Am
Review №85

Everyone was friendly and helpful. While we were there a tornado warning went off and all the staff was friendly, kept us updated and safe. Thank you!!!

Pe
Review №86

Great place to enjoy ice cream and a show. Also the pre made flavors provided an excellent choice to curious customers. Best place for ice cream and a unique experience in Virginia Beach.

Sc
Review №87

Ice cream was super creamy and delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. I got the magnetic mint. Best spin on mint chocolate chip Ive ever tasted.

Se
Review №88

Cool concept, but employee messed up our orders by not putting all the toppings on and overcharged us.

Ma
Review №89

Ordered two coffee ice creams with toffee added. There was zero coffee or toffee flavor. It was bland and I would never order again.

Sh
Review №90

This was me and my husbands first time, and it was SUPER Fun! The girl there was very nice and friendly, and made the experience all that more enjoyable!

Ra
Review №91

Fantastic. The girls were super nice and made sure we got exactly what we wanted!

Me
Review №92

Fun way to watch your icecream being freshly made. Actually is creamier than regular icecreams. Lots of options for sugar free people too which is rare at other local icecream shops.

Ch
Review №93

Very fun family ice cream joint, although overpriced! Unique and entertaining experience. We were the only patrons or I fear the wait could be long.

Ja
Review №94

My girl and I visited this place before going to see a movie. Cool place and she loved her ice cream

Ca
Review №95

So yummy!

st
Review №96

I paid the price for the small bowl and they didnt even fill my cup up all the way. I was with someone else and paid for theirs as well and their bowl was filled way passed the top for the same price.. i didnt want to say anything to cause a scene but i dont think that was right.

Ni
Review №97

Honestly Im not too impressed about anything here. The ice cream tasted mediocre. Lots of flavors and different milk bases, but not that many good mix-ins. Service was decent. Ill stick to other places.

Al
Review №98

My kids had fun, it was a very cool experience to watch the ice cream being made.

Ma
Review №99

Ice cream is very good!! Flavor is great, very smooth and creamy. Fun to watch them make!

Ry
Review №100

The nice girls behind the counter made us some delicious icecream.

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:1255 Fordham Dr UNIT 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States
  • Site:http://subzeroicecream.com/
  • Phone:+1 757-201-2233
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:5–8PM
  • Tuesday:5–8PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:5–8PM
  • Friday:5–9PM
  • Saturday:1–9PM
  • Sunday:1–8PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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