Piccadilly Artisan Creamery

Went here today just to see what it was all about. I think this is the best, most creative ice cream place around. I had the sesame seed ice cream, which was delicious and very different with toasted black sesame seeds, some ground and some whole. Fabulous !!! My friend had the mint with chocolate chips. The mint is made from fresh grown mint, cooked and added to the base. An amazingly minty fresh taste. We each shared a taste of ours the combined the two flavors for an even better flavor. I highly recommend this place. I could go on an on, but you should try it for yourself!

I’ve walked past this place couple times, it sees really nice and smells delicious. Next time I’ll be in Cleveland I’m definitely going to try it! The place es very romantico.

BEST ice cream! My most favorite stop to make when I visit my hometown. I love the concept and the extremely smooth and fresh taste.

My destination was Coquette Patisserie next door. I glanced through the adjoining door at Piccadilly, but I was like, «I gotta stop somewhere.» I had already consumed twice my body weight in food and drink that day. Then we were walking past outside and my friend read the sign, «Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream.» I was like, «Whaaa???» Liquid nitrogen ice cream; well there was no way I Wasn’t gonna try That.
So I did.
Piccadilly is clearly the Urban Outfitters of ice cream, and yogurt. If there was a Piccadilly pop-​up in a UO, you wouldn’t be able to tell where Urban Outfitters stopped and Piccadilly started. So imagine that. Artisan ice cream and hipster clothing, without the clothing. For sale.
So the ice cream: Goat cheese with honey and fig. Mixed in a Kitchen Aid mixer and billowing like a violent bull Holstein with a smoking habit and an exhaust leak. And then, BELUGA! Ice cream! Now I’m not one to go around saying stuff like, «Ah man, check out this hotdog I just got from Bell Stores. This is the best thang I ever ate.» But I see no reason not to call this the best ice cream I’ve ever had, because hey, it was.

So this is a bit pricey for ice cream: Large (5.95 $) small (4.95 $) but I promise it’s worth it. All ice cream is made in front of you using the magic of liquid nitrogen (how cool is that?). You can add toppings to the top or have them mixed in for 50 cents per topping. You can also add caramel or fudge drizzle for no charge.
They also have a few machines in the back (recently added) where you can get their standard frozen yogurt.
If you are a newbie I recommend the Kristina. It’s strawberry balsamic ice cream with house made whip topping and nutella. It’s amazing and a pretty safe option for the less adventurous.
There is not a huge selection of flavors but they do add new ones throughout the year. I am currently addicted to the Matcha Green Tea (added roasted strawberries), the Mocha (add cookie dough or brownies) and the Nutella (add cookie dough). They also have a Taro Root flavor for the bubble tea enthusiast. I haven’t tried it personally but who doesn’t like Taro flavored bubble tea… it has to be good as ice cream… right?
On summer nights you may find a line out the door due to the process of individually making the ice cream but it’s summer so I suggest digging the uptown scene while you wait.
Tip: If you take a picture and tag them on instagram show the cashier and you will receive 10% off your purchase.

This place was such a treat. We accidentally walked in not knowing it was more than just ice cream, it’s an experience with a bit of education. Picking the flavor was the hardest thing with the amount of creation selections available. My husband opted for the black silk while I tried the diy handles in the back. With a couple of handles out of product, I opted for the Caramel sea salt and the vanilla/​chocolate swirl with fun toppings. We’ll be back but with the kids!

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a picadilly that didn’t allow me to choose my own toppings and determine the amounts I wanted, but this was great. I had the Abby which tasted like banana bread topped with fudge. I also added nuts and chocolate covered pretzels to mine. They were 50 cents each and in pretty small amounts. But It was delicious. Truly. I still prefer the other picadilly spots when I want to make something more topping heavy. But I do like the flavor combos they’ve created here and the liquid nitrogen ice cream making experience.
On a service note, that stood out to me most. They were swamped with people using Groupons. The annoying grandma ahead of me with five grandkids flustered them a bit but the staff was still pleasant and nice considering how demanding the customer was. And they were apologetic for how long it took to resolve the difficult customer’s groupon issue.
I’ll definitely be back!

Came to Cleveland for a conference and bought a half off Groupon for Piccadilly. A true highlight was the mint ice cream. It was made with real mint leaves! They were even harvesting the mint when we were there. We tried about 3 other flavors and they were all generally good. Making ice cream with liquid nitrogen gives the most creamy texture, but eat it quickly because it will melt quickly!

I’m so glad I tried this place again. The first time we went I couldn’t get over the price but I think it’s because I didn’t enjoy the flavor we got. This time I got my own ice cream (chocolate with fresh strawberries) and it was divine! Of course, Piccadilly is a little pricier because it’s organic and made with liquid nitrogen. But this time, the flavor exceeded my expectations. The ice cream was the perfect texture. It’s smooth like frozen yogurt but tastes like ice cream. I enjoy the varieties of toppings they have and the portion is just right — not too much or too little. The staff are very friendly and the location is a great place for a nice stroll.

When I went to college at JCU in Cleveland, I never thought I would miss an ice cream place so much.
Having been to Piccadilly a handful of times, I couldn’t help but enjoy my experience each time I went.
The service was always friendly and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The liquid nitrogen aspect of this particular shop was what drew me there each time, along with bringing friends to enjoy it as well. I had the mocha, chocolate and coffee flavors and thoroughly enjoyed each!

Frozen yogurt made right in front of you! I had strawberry balsamic and it was sooo good! My friend has mint and there was fresh month leaves in it. So perfect! Definitely a must try!!!

I have been here a few times and I am really impressed by the idea of using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream! I just like that is something a little different. Their flavors are also delicious and I am a huge fan, like many others, of the honey goat cheese and strawberry balsamic. Others have commented on the price, it’s definitely not cheap, but you are getting the experience and farm to table style, local, and organic ingredients.
The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because they are frequently out of flavors. Don’t show up expecting to have your favorite flavor because you may be disappointed. The one good thing is that this forces me to try new flavors, so I guess it’s not too bad…

Innovative! They freeze the ice cream right in front of you with liquid nitrogen! Small with 2 scoops is 4.75 and 3 scoops 5.25. Add ins are 50 cents each. The salted caramel was delicious. Very smooth ice cream. I prefer Jenis brown butter almond brittle but I’d say this is as great as Mitchells but a little pricier but more upscale ingredients.

Innovative idea — liquid nitrogen and ice cream. The reviews on Unilocal definitely hyped it up for me, so maybe I had too high of expectations. I got the mint ice cream and bf got chocolate. Soft, the mint was too minty — bf thought it was like chewing on gum. They make it in front of you, but all it is is scooping liquid nitrogen and then scooping an ice cream mixture and then using kitchen aid to mix it all up. Price is high — I think about $ 5 for one flavor without toppings, but they do give yo a lot of ice cream. I wish they could just give less and give you an option of having two flavors in a cup since it was just too much of one flavor. Innovative concept, but falls short of other ice cream stores like Mitchell’s and Jeni’s.

I went into this shop once after I had visited Coquette next door. My hands were already full of macarons so I didn’t purchase anything, just looked around and asked a few questions. I was really impressed by the knowledge and excitement of the staff, the freshness of their ingredients, and their sciency liquid nitrogen technique.
Finally got to try it today at the Cleveland Flea. Great decision. This stuff tasted so vibrant. I let my husband choose the flavor – he chose French Vanilla and topped it off with organic rainbow sprinkles. It was the perfect vanilla, very flavorful, extremely creamy and decadent. Very cold. The sprinkles were crunchy instead of waxy. They were just the right touch of sweetness and so pretty! We split the small cup and it was plenty of ice cream.
Highly recommend.

Oh my God, I am a terrible person.
I just gave this place its first non-​5 star rating and broke its streak. Mind you, I have nothing against this place and will willingly return when I have a craving.
Pros:
+ made to order ice cream, literally from this «gloop» they scoop into a stainless steel bowl
+ liquid nitrogen ice cream! I used to work in a research lab and had so much fun throwing random things (gloves, pipette tips, pens…) into liquid nitrogen. I clearly forgot about ice cream.
+ tasty, very creamy (maybe even too creamy? But I got the crème fraîche)
+ clean, welcoming store
+ basically everything everyone else has mentioned
Cons:
— I am on a personal vendetta against Square/​Square-​like apps. The ones where you complete your entire transaction on a tablet. I feel pressured to press one of the tip buttons for at least 15% because I always feel like cashiers are watching me and making sure I am not a cheapskate. I leave appropriate tips, but I don’t get this feeling when I have to write it down on a receipt and hand it back to the cashier. Maybe I’m just too old school and I should always bring cash.
— I kind of wanted to watch my ice cream being made but the cashier hurried me over to the register. By the time we were done, my ice cream was already done. There was no one else in the store at the time, but I suppose when there’s nothing else to do, doing anything (even swiping credit cards) is exciting.
— I love how University Circle has transformed over the past few years. But when I came, everything was closed. I wanted to go to B&N (closed on Sundays) and Constantino’s (closed after 6pm on Sundays) so I was pretty sad. This doesn’t figure into my overall rating for this shop, but it’s still a «con» for me.

I am a huge fan of Piccadilly, with their local and organic offerings, as well as solid vegan froyo. This location is an ice cream store, and their quality matches every other Piccadilly. They make vegan ice cream REALLY taste like ice cream.
What’s unique about Piccadilly’s ice cream is their liquid nitrogen technique. Because they freeze the ice cream on the spot, it ends up being super fresh and creamy. Like I mentioned, their vegan ice cream actually tastes like it has cream in it. Our friend had the crème fraîche and she really enjoyed it.
Their pricing is a little different than their other locations. Their froyo places are based on weight, but this place is based on scoops and # of toppings (costs a little extra.) I found it to be pretty pricy (about $ 5) but if you want a special treat, this style of ice cream is so worth it.
Btw, so happy Piccadilly was my 400^th review!

I think I found my new favorite ice cream spot!
As a science nerd, the concept of nitrogen gas at negative 300 some degrees freezing liquids into solid within minutes is freaking FASCINATING to me! Not only this, but the whole process makes the ice cream extremely creamy. This just adds the cherry on top of the already amazing ice cream :)
I came here with my family, and we tried out a few flavors:
1. Mint chocolate chip: I’m not a mint chocolate chip kinda gal, but this ice cream may have just changed my perspective on LIFE. The mint flavor isn’t too strong and the chocolate chips were delicious!
2. Strawberry balsamic: This was a unique flavor, so I wanted to give it a try. I’m not sure if I like it that much though. The server told me that the balsamic flavor is really light, but when I tried the ice cream, I can barely taste the strawberry and was really overwhelmed by the balsamic taste. I probably won’t be getting this again!
3. Vanilla bean: my absolute favorite!!! This wasn’t too sweet and was just enough to be super refreshing on a hot summer day :)
4. Coffee: Nothing too special. Tastes like your average Joe coffee flavored ice cream!
Each small cup was about $ 5 (equates to about 2 scoops) and each large cup is about $ 6 (equates to 3 scoops). You also have the option of adding toppings for 50 cents each. The chocolate and caramel drizzles are free though!
I’ll definitely be coming back for more yummy ice cream! :)

Not overly sweet– the vegan stuff is amazing!
Yes, it’s novel, but the ice cream is excellent.

The new addition to the Piccadilly business is quite astounding.
I’ve always been a fan of Piccadilly and have always loved how they used fresh and local ingredients to their frozen yogurt. When I heard that they were opening up an ice cream shop in university circle, I just HAD to go.
This location is much different than their previous frozen yogurt locations. In fact, they mostly serve all ice cream. They still have the freshest ingredients, down to the eggs coming from a local Amish farm nearby, but the concept is different– they use liquid nitrogen.
WHAT?! said the chemistry geek in me. Liquid nitrogen? Oh man, I have got to see this!
It’s quite interesting– you choose the flavor and toppings that you want, they grab a mixing bowl, and add the ingredients in front of you. They then start their kitchenaid mixer as well as the liquid nitrogen… the liquid nitrogen causes a cloud to appear above the mixer– and then bam– out comes an amazing cup of ice cream.
We took one bite of our ice cream choice and was floored– wow, it was SOOOOOO creamy! Really good and creamy. We chose the crème fraîche with macaroon bits– the lemon flavor was light and refreshing, and the macaroons were crushed up and embedded in the ice cream– an all around amazing cup of ice cream.
I was incredibly impressed with this new addition to the Piccadilly business and after tasting just that flavor, I want to go back for more! I highly recommend this Piccadilly– stop by for one of the creamiest ice creams to enter your mouth in the area!