Reviews of Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream.. (Ice Cream Shop) in Columbus (Ohio).

Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream.

663 Reviews

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Ice cream shop

Ice cream shop

1807, 1947 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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t fu

Unmissable!! I've never had better ice cream *anywhere*, and the flavors are so unique! I tried Ginger, Pumpkin, Chickoo and finally settled on Jasmine and Fig, each one was better than the last. Strong bright flavors, rich thick and creamy texture... Instant favorite!

M A

Mardi Gras is one of my favorites for unique flavors. It’s different, delicious and handmade. What’s not to love. Yesterday we got a great sample of Banana, pistachio, Anjeer and a cinnamon flavor. I didn’t love the pistachio but the rest were phenomenal. We love getting different flavors and seeing how they taste with other spices and recipes. This place is a gem.

Rob Andrews

We just visited this place for the very first time. They have flavors which are unique. Traditional spices to India used in some of their homemade flavors. The couple that own the place are truly lovely people. They've been here for 22 years. We're coming back, soon. Next time we'll take some pictures to post.

Beck D

Excellent ice cream! Unique delicious, authentic flavors! The owners are so kind and so lovely!! Enjoy this gem! There is nothing else like it in Columbus! One of the Very Best! Love you guys!!!!

Sal B

Wonderful selection of traditional flavors and Indian flavors. Lychee and Guava are a must try for any ice cream lover!

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International (mostly Indian) flavors with really authentic taste available (also available are regular flavors), hands down they are the best in Ohio in this category. Small store with no franchise options (it is homemade and run by an old-age Indian couple). Rajbhog flavor is the best, you can try many other Indian flavors like malai kulfi, kesar pista etc. There are three sizes available for to-go (pint, quart and half-gallon) Amex cards are generally not accepted, but if you have no other cards available, they will accept it. Sometimes the old-age couple can come across little impatient if you are a new customer, once you are a regular they are very friendly.

Vy D

We came already excited because of the reviews and they weren't wrong! There is a ton of variety and flavors of ice cream. The shop is owned by a couple and it seems like they've been there for a long time. It's a small shop, with a comfortable vibe. We got a scoop each and it's $3.25 for 1 scoop of ice cream in a cup. It might seem a bit expensive, but it's quality ice cream! I got the guava ice cream and it was absolutely delicious, very fresh and creamy; the guava flavor was not lacking. We're not sure what the other flavor of ice cream we got was, but it was also delicious and very unique; it had mango, but the sherbet was green and tasted like tamarind. This is a hidden gem because it's located in the suburbs and many people overlook it because it's in a plaza with many other businesses. There's plenty of parking outside and right now, you need a mask to go in! Usually, they allow sampling, but during this pandemic, there is no sample available. I recommend this place for a unique experience, delicious quality homemade ice cream, and for a pick me up or sweet treat.

Ali G

No frills but pack a sweet homely touch? Yeah that’s what this place has in ice cream flavors. I was a little hesitant entering this place when i arrived today. It did not look like to be your typical “lit” ice cream parlor. Although what it lacks in decor, it compensates in taste. I loved the malai kulfi, pan, sweet rose and sitafal flavors. These are indian 🇮🇳 flavors that i grew up on and it was a great surprise for me to try these ice creams after quiet sometime and that to fresh. I highly recommend this place and recommend to try the flavors on the white board like I did. One more thing, this place is actually run by senior couple, so be patient you will get your worth of your dollars.

Mallanagouda Patil

This place is best for indian flavors. Best ice creams I ever had in USA. So many different flavors that to all are made homemade. Kids flavors are also available. I like the photo they click and update on their wall. Best part is all are made homemade and you can try the flavors before you take it. I would say visit every week in summer. Kids will also love it and they have place to sit outside as well. So just enjoy the indian flavors.

Abdul Sweilam

This shop is a jackpot. It has all the exotic flavors you can think of. The jasmine, rose, mango, guava, leechee, coconut, and ginger was out of this world. Not only are the flavors amazing in taste, but it also has the perfect creaminess and texture. I cannot exaggerate how good this place is! In addition, the lady who runs it is super nice. Definitely worth the calories, and I will be a regular customer!

Fahd YK

Best ice cream shop in Columbus, Ohio. This is not like your regular ice cream chain. They have the most unique flavors which I haven't seen available anywhere else even in other cities. I take friends and family from out of town here and they all love this place. The couple running the store is very polite and friendly. The best part is this place is locally owned.

Danai Buranintu

Customer service was great. Will post how great ice cream's taste was later. Have not had an opportunity yet after the purchase.

David Hughes

Definitely some different flavors here and the ice cream is very good but WOW it is EXPENSIVE. Three scoops ran me $14 today. And the price was marked incorrectly on the wall. I will probably not be back.

Santosh Phadke

I never eat ice cream not a big fan at all but this place had flavor of paan ( beetle leaf) an indian mouth freshner usually consumed after lunch or dinner i took a flovor of paan and finished the entire waffle cone simply amazing flavor must try! So come and enjoy a paan cone at this place! However we were suprised that the owner refused when my wife asked her if she could get a sample for tasting before she choose one!

Mike Royer

We've been waiting to try this place for awhile and stopped by on a Friday night. We ordered a pint of the lychee and a pint of the chickoo. Both were excellent! I had a hard time deciding on what to get because I wanted to try everything, it all looked delicious! The woman who helped us was knowledgeable and kind. The owner was very friendly! I can't recommend this place enough!

Maggie Crisman

Delicious Indian style Kulfi ice cream! Flavors that you can't find anywhere else in Columbus! Guanabana, Jamun, Rose, and much much more. Make sure you taste a few new things before you decide! I had Kachoori Kulfi, which was a rose based ice cream with chia seeds and crunchy vermicelli! Delicious! Seating is very limited and it's a kind of weird area (there's a drive through liquor store right next door) but the ice cream is too good to care.

Sugar Magnolia

The ice cream is very good, homemade and some interesting and phenomenal flavors, but very pricey

Viveka Rajesh

I’m not a avid ice cream person. I just take a couple of spoons from hubby and kid whenever they buy ice cream. We visited this place on a friend’s recommendation and this is the place where I got two scoops (ginger and custard apple) for myself and finished it off without even caring to share with poor hubby and kid. Tastes like heaven. I could feel teenytiny bits of ginger and custard apple in my ice cream. The texture of the icecream was amazing. I definitely could feel a difference between the texture of other ice creams and this one. Now I just cannot wait to visit this place again. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to have amazing, interesting flavors of ice creams.

Amila Sherzai

This is my new go to place! Icecream is fresh and free from additives and preservatives. Owner was super nice and is very hard working. I tried the matcha which tasted exactly like a matcha . Cake batter tasted like a cake! Will definitely be coming here during the summer and trying out their exotic flavors!

Arnav Goyal

I love ice cream, and I really wanted some nice Indian ice cream because I was bored of the plain flavors. I've went here before and their ice cream was great, so we went there again. I ordered the Chikoo Ice Cream, and it was just amazing. The flavor was just perfect and it was creamy, just like ice cream should be. The uncle and aunty are also very nice people too.

Amy Lurker

I had read an article awhile ago about this place and have wanted to try it for months. I was in the area yesterday and it did not disappoint! The owners are the sweetest people and will let you try a ton of samples. The ginger is out of this world, malai kulfi is cardamom heaven, but I think the kesar pista was my favorite. It's all so good, I'm kinda bummed I live in Indianapolis, otherwise I'd be here weekly.

Joe L

Amazing assortment of Ice cream flavors outside if Jeni's. Definitely worth a try if you are being internationally adventurous with your ice cream palate. The Green Tea ice cream is amazing.

Chickadee

Hands down the best fresh made Ice cream in cbus! Fire and Ice (cayenne spiked chocolate) is amazing and Kesar Pista (saffron, pistachio and cardamom) is to die for! Be sure to check out the “international flavors” board! The couple that runs this store are genius ice cream makers!

Derek Nehring

A happy, humble, ice cream with cookie crumble, eat but don't stumble kinda place....🎤🎵I like it I do🎶.....so will yoooo🎶👍 …

Brianna Poling

Came from Michigan for a family vacation and wanted some ice cream late at night. The frozen yogurt place near us was closed so we thought we would try this place!! Amazing! It is soooo good. The black current sorbet takes like port wine, delicious and black raspberry sorbet is amazing and it is all homemade. The owner is so sweet as well and will tell you about how she makes it on her own. She has been doing it for 20+ years. Highly recommend!

marlene harkcom

Can I give this place 10 stars??? I wish I could, the ice cream is sooooo good! A husband and wife own it and they actually create the ice cream flavors! Along with traditional ice cream they have a bunch of international flavors. Anything with pistachio is a must try, as they're not stale and chewy like many varieties you get elsewhere. I'm in love with the cardamom/pistachio one, as well as the green tea. Last visit the owner gave me a free scoop of jasmine as it was a newer flavor. It was unreal and will be my next choice! Also noteworthy are the ginger and the crunchy butterscotch, which are family favorites. Just go... You won't regret it!!!

Matthew Scott

Amazing ice cream. Homemade ice cream with lots of exotic and traditional flavors. Beyond the normal chocolate, vanilla, etc. are many Indian inspired flavors like ginger, fig, custard apple, and almond/pistachio/cardamom. Lots of variety all around. Highly recommend the ginger, but ne aware that is does have a kick to it. Service is excellent as well.

Rohini Yalamanchilli

Homade and exotic ice cream.. Awesome flavors.. Too good.. A place to go..

Kelly Fisher

We had not been here since the pandemic and boy was it delicious!! We will never wait this long to come back. I just downloaded the app and already got a free ice cream cone. We will definitely be back soon.

Rex B

This to us is the best place for ice cream and we live 40 min away. The flavors are marvelous and unique. Don't let the simple store front fool you. Jeni's and Grater's can't beat what you can only experience here. A must for anyone who enjoys ice cream.

E G

This place is really one of a kind! Husband and I accidentally stumbled upon this place looking for some good ice cream. With a name like Mardi Gras, we went in thinking it would be any other ice cream shop, but we were totally surprised by the tons of Indian ice cream flavors! Husband is from India so he was so excited. The Guava is my absolute favorite now as well as the Lychee. The couple working there is always really nice. Have gone back many times and will keep going!

Kelly Reichert

The best ice cream in Columbus! Unusual flavors you’ll find nowhere else. Indian kulfi is delicious-all handmade by the owners. Highly recommend the ginger, cardamom and fig flavors, but they have things like salted caramel for a more traditional choice. Don’t miss this one...the owners are lovely people.

Heather Griffiths

You saw it here first. The famous magical Unicorn frappuccino. Not available til tomorrow, I won't say which location took pity on me, but as I'm having surgery tomorrow and can't have any sugar while this limited edition will be available I told them my situation and this sweet guy made me one even though they don't come out til tomorrow and made me wrap it in a napkin and go out the back door 😂 I will say as pretty as it is it's a simple Mango creme frappuccino, it just is brightly colored and the blue drizzle is some kind of sour flavor along with the sprinkles on top being a sour flavor as well. But I truly do not want to know how much sugar it contained be sure I truly felt a sugar high after drinking it. Was nice to get the opportunity to taste but all the hype didn't live up to mythical unicorns. I truly did appreciate the guy willing to break Starbucks rules and allow me a special preview due to my situation. People are seriously flipping over this drink it's kinda insane! It is just a drink at the end of the day. #unicornfrappuccino #starbucks #starbucksunicornfrappuccino #frappuccino #unicorns #sweetandsour #starbuckssecretmenu #starbuckslimitededition #nounicornswereharmed

Katie McCartney

Such a hidden gem in our neighborhood. Really good quality ice cream and great people behind the counter. I love tea and the green tea ice cream is refreshing.

Manish Acharya

Fantastic place for enjoying exotic ice cream flavors. Love the Paan, RajBhog, lychee, fig, chikoo flavors

I am Woman. Hear me Roar.

So many exciting options! We did the three sampler with Indian flavors. So delicious and my kids loved it too! We're moving out of state but I wish I had known about this place sooner. Make this place your ice cream regular stop and you won't regret it!

Games Goblin

Wonderfully delicious. The flavors of several of their ice creams are unique in their fruit and spice blends. Many are of Indian inspiration. Others are more traditional. If you've ever liked Jeni's Ice Cream then you need to visit this delightful shop. It is almost guaranteed you will be back again. Yum!

Harshit Mishra

Amazing ice-cream!! They have a large variety of different flavors to choose from. I personally choose the ones that I don't find at other stores. My personal favorites are RajBhog - It has a rich creamy flavor with tastes of saffron and nuts. Other favors I recommend are Kaju Pista ( Cashew and pistachios). For the fruity flavorss try Custard Apple. Enjoy!!

Joseph Blake

Lived off of Hard road for 10 years and never knew this place was an ice cream shop. It has all the usual flavors you would expect, but as a bonus it carries unique tastes like ginger and green tea. All of the ice cream is truly handmade and contains little chunks of the signature flavor's ingredient. I never would have tried this place had not my more adventurous foodie friend insisted. The outside and interior needs a polish. But the owners were friendly and patient. 5 stars for the ice cream selection and owners. 3 stars for the unintended dated look.

Erin Waltz

Such delicious ice cream, freshly made with no eggs. The custard apple was delicious! The owner was so friendly and helpful helping pick out flavors. I can't wait to go back and try more!

Cam Dukes

Best ice cream I’ve ever had been going for years, dogs love it too. Love the special flavors but I’m original, cookie dough and mint chocolate chip amazing, Ny Cheese cake is good too!

Lindsey Sheldon

Owner gave my husband and I a few tastes when we walked in a month or so ago. He was nice. Everything was homemade and good but not good enough for the price of the non-exotic flavors we chose; Major sticker shock at the counter for the 2 smalls we got. Cool place, just not our thing for the price/amount/quality. Definitely more for people interested in the exotic flavors.

Steve Auciello

Absolutely the best homemade ice cream around. Fantastic local creations and a variety of unique international flavors. It may not look like much from the outside, but the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet, and we can't get enough of their ice cream! The ice cream cakes are also wonderful.

Ashley Maynor

Hands down, Mardi Gras is THE BEST ice cream in the greater Columbus area! Super flavorful and the texture is heavenly! We stopped here after a very warm trip to the zoo and we were not disappointed! Friendly service AND delicious ice cream-doesn't get better than that! Gotta try their international flavors too!

James Watkins

They have specialty flavors you won't find anywhere else. So please go to Mardi Gras and support a local business that puts so much effort into making amazing ice cream from scratch!

Pamela B

Been coming here since I first moved to the neighborhood and I was pregnant with my baby girl. She's 13 now and her and her brother love the story we get to tell from the photo there on the wall of us together having our first experience with the best ice cream parlor in town before she was even born. The selection here is amazing. You can not find the exotic flavors they have here anywhere else in town. Best ice cream in Dublin, hands down!

Shanker Dutt

A great place to get home made ice cream which is not overly sweet like most big chain ice cream shops. You can actually taste the flavor which the ice cream says it is. Good scoop sizes as well and decently priced.

Eric Utsler

This place is awesome! Fantastic mom & pop ice cream place with lots of great flavors. They also have kulfi, which is an Indian ice cream, some with spices like cardamom, etc. My wife and I had kulfi in Rhode Island once and we were thrilled to find it here!

Christine Holmes

Amazing small-batch in-house creative ice cream experience not to be missed! Be bold and get away from plain vanilla. Cardamom, cashew, honey, chili...so many choices which bring you back again and again. Wonderful pride in ownership and in these flavors you will not find anywhere else!

Sky Borgerding

What a gem! Just visited for the first time tonight and I could not be more pleasantly surprised. This ice cream is exceptional with so many unique flavors. The multiple international flavors give me a great excuse to return there frequently. Additionally, the owners are very kind, sincere people. Do yourself a favor... Make this place a priority to discover.

Adam Turner

How often do you get to taste top quality ice cream with flavors from the Indian subcontinent? This is a great place to try new flavors. Skip UDF across the street and check this place out.

Jeremy Vidra

You seriously cannot beat this ice cream. Easy contender for best ice cream in Columbus. I really recommend asking for guidance in flavor choices because they are happy to help explain, and let you test them. I also say get out of the comfort zone, because I tried 3 scoops of flavors I didn't recognize and walked out of that place happy as can be. I expect to be gaining some weight soon with how often I plan to visit.

Jenna Haaser

The ice cream is phenomenal. Everything is made in house, and there is a large selection of international flavors that are totally unique, and worth trying. If you're feeling less adventurous, there is a massive selection of home made "standard"flavors that are incredible. This is really the pinnacle of "Mom and Pop" shops around Cbus.

ANG PAT

This place is amazing!! Check the dispatch for articles. This ice cream is handmade and the lovely owners who are always around make both classic american flavors and yummy international flavors too!! Low sugar and tons of flavor. I always try to stop by when I am in town. The best local shop!!

Bahar Yayla

Homemade ice cream is always better and they have really amazing and different flavors

Sujan Kakumanu

This is truly the hidden gem of Ice Cream places in Columbus (although they were recently featured in the New York Times - so not so hidden any more haha). There is an amazing variety of flavors to pick from, including many flavors from India that are hard to come by in Central Ohio. I highly recommended this place!

Emily mg

The shop owner is adorable. We asked how she comes up with her flavors. She replied "everything I eat, I think in ice cream". We are kindred souls. 😉 their international flavors are extremely unique. Definitely try kulfi (which is an Indian ice cream). My Favorite flavor is ginger. …

Matthew Weaver

This place is truly a hidden gem in Columbus. Some of the most amazing and imaginative ice cream I've ever had anywhere. There is a flavor for everyone, but don't be afraid to try something you may not know how to pronounce!

Vamsi Golla

Little disappointed as they don’t allow tasting. International flavor tastes are not as expected, I felt they used essence to get the taste than real fruit. Lychee, Pan flavor are good.

Ying Liang

Came in for the first time with a few friends yesterday. Loved this place! Friendly service and nice people. You get to try tons of amazing flavors. None of the ones I tried were too sweet either which is a plus! Really enjoyed the papaya, green tea, and rose flavors :) can’t wait to come back!

Matthew Sullivan

A wonderful, family-run ice cream parlor where you can go "off the beaten path," and try some amazing Indian-inspired flavors! Don't settle for the basic flavors here (although they're very good); instead, try apple custard, or saffron, or cardamom, or lychee. The very friendly staff will help you find your perfect cone. You won't be disappointed!

Joel Knapke

Quality ice cream shop. My first time there after many suggestions from friends. I had a double scoop of Lychee and Mountain Blackberry. Very good ice cream. Thick, smooth, good flavor, but not too intense.

Amy Suchodolski

Super unique flavors. We had the international flight of 3 flavors. Well worth the trip!

sagar gupta

I was roaming around for anjeer flavour ice cream and my search ends at Mardi Gras. The taste which I love the most.

Landon Coate

To date this is the best hidden secret I have found in all of Columbus. The people are the most friendly and welcoming. The ice cream is always fresh and the flavors are out of this world. Stumbled upon this treat on my way to pick up pizza one day. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

Luke Knapke

Mardi Gras is a fantastic place. Great flavors that you can't find anywhere else. The owners are the most wonderful and the icecream isn't too expensive considering the unique flavors you can get. Would highly recommend this place. Edit: They recently were just featured in the New York Times for having unique Indian flavors that you won't find anywhere else. My favorite is the Kesar Pista but I heard they're coming out with a new flavor that I'm probably going to like. Live this place

Len Jaffe

Amazing ice cream, made on premises, in traditional American and Indian flavors (Rose Water Sorbet anybody?). The walls a literally covered with pictures of customers enjoying the ice cream. If you're from the neighborhood, you might recognise some of the people in the pictures. Family owned and operated. I really like this place :-)

Phil Foell

Great hidden jewel in Columbus. Great ice cream, hand made. All the traditional flavors, plus some added varieties inspired by the owners upbringing in India. Covid friendly measures in place.

Melissa Niv

Best. Just best. If you think jenis is the place in Columbus, try this one. I wouldn't have believed it before myself. Try the Indian flavors. Cashew raisin. Wow. Wow. Wow. The lady makes them herself and serves them herself. She is awesome and the ice cream is indescribably good.

Jamie Newton

Cute little mom and pop ice cream shop! The owners are super sweet. The ice cream is delicious and there are lots of flavor choices. They also make cakes.

Kayla Royer

Wow! What a little gem to have in Columbus. We have been wanting to try Mardi Gras for awhile. We stopped in on a friday evening. It was busy but the service was fast and friendly! The girl serving us (unfortunately I didn't catch her name) was so nice and knowledgable about the products! She spent time telling us all about the flavors we inquired about. The owner checked us out and she was so friendly and nice, too! Very happy to have this business in Columbus. The chickoo and lychee icecream is delicious! We got a pint of each. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

Srikanth Ramabhadran

Indian flavor to ice cream it was very innovative. I tried rajbhog, falooda kulfi . Both of them were unique. The servicing size of 1 scoop was large and the pricing was reasonable. Would like to go there again.

Jon Nichols

Amazing homemade flavors, some exotic and international. Great mom and pop atmosphere. Staff helpful and knowledgeable about ice cream even helping to make suggestions on flavors. Will come again!

Dave Hollingshead

Incredible ice cream with the most amazing flavors. They do have all of the traditional options but the best part about this place are the international varieties. Try a bunch and pick your favorites!

Mad MadamMim

This is a hidden gem. I cannot stress enough how worth it a drive here is. I love Jeni’s and all but this place takes the crown when it comes to flavor. The Indian menu ice creams are just killer.

Jenny Vargo

Amazing and unique flavors! The owners are fantastic and very friendly!

Devarajan Sundaresan

Family owned bisiness and home made ice creams. unique indian flavours along with usual varities. Very nice hosts. Priced moderate and tastes great. My 4 year loved the Blue moon ice cream.

Jason Giguere

Great surprise homemade ice cream place with an Indian twist. Lovely and cute couple, who were eager to let us sample and try their traditional and Indian flavors. Will be going back soon.

Ali Z

Lovely little place with extremely kind owners. Their international flavors are so tasty!

Toy V

Small ice cream shop that offers the traditional flavors with some very exotic ones. LYCHEE is amazing it taste just like the fruit. Green tea is also one of my favorites.

Danielle Muscato

Interesting, rare flavors that are hard to find in this country! Parking is pretty easy although ingress and egress can be tricky. There are pictures all over the walls of happy customers and their kids. I go here whenever I'm in Columbus.

Preeti Singh

I love love love Mardi Gras. All those kulfi flavors are to die for, and the ice cream cake is highly recommended. My favourite place to get a dessert in columbus.

Luke Hogan

I love this place. Been going here since I was a kid and it's still just as good 👍 I hope they never change the decor; for me it's a step back to the 90s and early 2000s in the best way possible. The Kulfi is also amazing! …

Delisa Buckingham-Taylor

We read about Mardi Gras Ice Cream in the NY Times, and decided to try the flavors of the world, including kesar pista (w/ pistachio and cardamom), sweet rose, green tea, ginger, butterscotch, and salted caramel. It is so worth the trip!

Jeff Johnson

Absolutely the nicest husband and wife duo own and work the ice cream shop. Always a pleasant welcome when you walk in and they have my favorite Cinnamon ice cream and Mint Oreo ice cream.

Francis Roberts

Large variety of home made ice creams featuring flavors from India, plus favorites you may be more familiar with (e.g. Reese's peanut butter, salted caramel, oreo). My wife loves the ginger. I'm partial to the kaju draksh (cashew & rasins) but I tried the rajbhog (saffron with bits of dried fruit) yesterday and it was great. Working my way through the menu. Owners are very friendly, too. Next time you're looking for a treat, you will enjoy a visit to Mardi Gras.

Mike Gabriel

So far, I e been here twice, and I absolutely LOVE it! The first time, I got the trio sampler with the numbers 14, 16, and 17. Now I know I love the number 16, which is the Fire and Ice, so that’s what I got for both scoops this time around. The other flavors were good, too, but I absolutely LOVE the spicy chocolate that is the Fire and Ice! I’ve been looking for a long time for sweet and spicy treats, and this hit the spot. Jeni’s used to do a spicy chocolate, but I have to say that each time I go to Jeni’s I have buyers remorse due to the heavy price and light portions. Mardi Gras, on the other hand, will supply you with a satisfying portion for your hard earned cash. If you’ve had Jeni’s spicy ice cream you’ll recall the deep, dark chocolate with a subtle spice, but Mardi Gras is comin atcha with some creamy milk chocolate and plenty of kick! And it’s not just a simple cayenne spice, either. I’m not sure what the added nuance is, but the amazing chef told me she blends her own spices for the flavors; and I’m just grateful to be able to enjoy. So if you’re an ice cream connoisseur who loves complex and delicious flavor, or even if you just love a cold treat and want some of the most delicious ice cream you’ve ever had, go get some Mardi Gras.

Lea Love

OMG the ice cream is amazing! I go for the Indian flavors so I can't comment on the traditional ones. But this place is a definite yes and a total contender against Jeni's.

Ed Chang

So amazing! The owner makes the ice cream by herself! I love the unique ice cream flavors ! Would definitely give Jenis, Graeters or Johnson’s a run for their $ .

Paul Riggs

Wonderful and sometimes exotic ice creams. Wonderful ice creams here, made by an Indian family. My children both loved the custom ice cream cakes made here (as did I!)

William Tuttle

Excellent ice cream! The owner was very nice and even had time to chat with us about her business. Definitely recommend.

Paul L'Herrou

Their ice cream is wonderful and unique.

I F

i love mida she is the best

Joe Atzberger

A high quality neighborhood ice cream shop with a separate totally unique menu of Indian flavors. Of the 5 flavors we had there, each was excellent.

Zena Matthews

129 flavors from many countries. If you bring the owner a recipe, she'll make it and sell it in the store. I love this place! I used to take all my dates here. Now I take my boyfriend.

jyothi priyanka

The best ice cream for Indians and Indian flavour.

Rob Stalone

I eat ice cream every day on my BobbyEatsIceCream Instagram, and this is the best local ice cream place in Columbus. Columbus has some great ice cream chain stores, but Mardi Gras has an amazing selection of tropical and exotic flavors. I highly recommend the Sweet Rose and the Mango ice cream as my top two picks. Lychee, Papaya, Fire & Ice (Spicy Chocolate), Sitafel (Custard Apple), and Mita's Mud Pie are some of my favorites. Support the local business! This is quality stuff you just can't find anywhere else in the Midwest.

Gary Hall

Great flavor selection if you're looking for something different!

Michael Stephens

Delicious unique Indian flavor ice cream that will keep you coming back! The owners are so nice and very helpful. Love it :)

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I've been going here for as long as I can remember, the owner is absolutely amazing and incredibly kind. Amazing flavors, and the best ice cream you can find in Columbus!

Philip Gross

It's a small family owned store in a strip mall. Everything is homemade. Very creamy. Lots of exotic asian-inspired flavors. Reasonably priced and delicious.

Nancy Owens

Made fresh in the store, this place is hands down my favorite Ice Cream place in Columbus!!

Emily Steen

The rose ice cream is so flavorful! Usually floral flavoring is too faint, but it's perfect here. Loved the kesar pista, lychee, and pista kulfi too.

Jesse

Delicious! Real ice cream that doesnt melt in 5 seconds and the owners are so nice! If you like ginger with a kick theirs is to die for.

Raghavendra Tallam

The best Homemade Ice-creams in Town. You can enjoy the Best Indian Flavors here like Cashew Draksha, Sitaphal, the Most Famous Paan too.. Love coming here again and again.

Heidi Hafer

The man who served us was extremely kind. He let us try some flavors before ordering and they have neat Indian inspired flavors. I recommend number 12 with rose flavor and chia seeds.

Rasnva Neimeister

Flavors are different from the normal variety which makes me want to go back but the flavors weren’t done that great. The ice-cream was too sugary sweet. The man working seemed like he wanted me to go away.

Mark Fowler

Went here with 3 family members. Loved the different flavors along with lots of more normal flavors. Great ice Cream and wonderful service.

Siddiqa Rasheed

We got to sample a few different kinds before purchasing. The two different kinds of icecream I bought were really, really good. Credit card purchases have to be a over $5 I believe.

Alankara das

Went with few friends and thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream there. They have so many flavors and the best part is all flavors and cones are vegetarians!

Bharat D

Anjeer ice cream made me recall one of the best anjeer ice cream I had back at Natural's, CP Delhi. Delicious and completely ice cream. They serve many conventional ice cream fruit flavors from India. I recommend.

Leah Solis

My husband and I just moved back to the Columbus area. We went to have ice cream here and it's all i can think about after dinner now! The pecan praline is the best I've ever had.

Pratima Nayak

A hidden GEM for sure!!! So delicious and the "international" flavors are so worth it. Paan, falooda, rajbhog are all fantastic and out of this world- wont find anything like it elsewhere! The mango, sitaphal is okay. Anjeer and lychee are yummy!

Ginger Bruce

Hidden gem. Unique Asian flavors of ice cream. Go in and try several. Loved the ginger ice cream and the saffron and pistachio is really good.

K S

Variety unique flavors. Almost everybody loves ice cream. Real milk real fruits and real nuts. Great taste.

Susan Jacobsen

Fantastic selection of delicious homemade ice creams! And the couple that owns it is so friendly!

Linnea Davis

I have gone to this Ice Cream shop for many years. It offers all the standard flavors plus a wide range of Indian inspired ice creams.

Steve

Fantastic ice cream. All handmade and all of the unique flavors will make you glad you're old enough to have ice cream for breakfast with no one to judge you.

Adam Hostetler

Wasn't expecting much from the look of it, but was pleasantly surprised. They have exotic flavors that you wouldn't find anywhere else, and the ice cream is good and reasonably priced.

Elizabeth Rosales

My friends wanted be to try out their ice cream and it was good. I was so full from my dinner but my son wanted ice cream, I ended up eating his chocolate ice cream! Yummy

Alisha G

Definitely a local favorite and summer time visit. Always a nice variety of international and traditional flavors.

Chintan Thakkar

Beat ice cream place in state of Ohio. We drove 2 hr from North of Dayton just to try the unique flavor ice cream and it was the greatest ice cream we ever had.

Dhruvit Patel

Best place to explore new flavours of exotic icecreamee Authentic taste Just love going to this place. Would highly recommend this place for icecreame lovers.

alittlegreenjean

i am addicted. especially to the ginger. my anxiety level is ratcheting up since fall is here and i know they go south in mid-novermber.

Raga Maddela

I’ve been here many times. It’s soooo good. The kesar pista and all of the kulfi flavors are amazing.

Laura M

Excellent! Delicious saffron and cardamom with dried fruit. The fruit was tender and succulent. Lychee was so good!

Andrew White

Hot fudge sundae with pistachio ice cream, pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry! It's the best, and the ice cream is made right in the store!

Teresa Story

Family owned fresh home style ice cream in the most amazing & exotic flavors. Take your taste buds on an Asian vacation!

lillian l

Best Ice Cream ever I have gone there since a baby, the owners are so amazing they still remember my family and I each time we come in, I swear Mita is a saint

tigershark01

I have to say I agree with these reviews, I tried a few flavors that were new to me and they were really good. I will definitely go there often.

Jessica Lowery

Really unique flavors in a delicious well-textured ice cream. I love the spice flavors like cardemom.

Douglas Polczynski

Gawd I love this place. Flavors you just can't get anywhere else. Just tried the new Raw Mango Sorbet tonight and it was fantastic.

Nitika Gupta

Far from my place but worth going.Icecreams are amazing.Me and my husband love icecreams and sometimes crave for kulfis but never found a good place for the same.This place has amazing flavour of homemade icecreams with great taste .Wonderful experience !!

Rebecca Curran

The ice cream choices are amazing. I had an international trio and I chose fig, pistachio and custard Apple.

Mustafa Jamil

The go to place for desi flavored ice cream. Paan and Guava are outstanding.

Giorgio Pereira

If the new York times tells you a Columbus Ohio ice cream spot is really good, you better get in there and check it out. So good.

Chris Gygax

Flavors you won't find anywhere else + classics. All great quality. My personal favorite is Jamun flavor.😋 …

Aaron Ambrose

Great ice cream. They have the regulars and fantastic unique flavors!

Cody Dodds

In a city full of great ice cream Mardi Gras has the best. No matter what you get I promise it will be delicious.

J.R. O'Bryant

So many unique flavors. Traditional eastern flavors and western too. All made from scratch, and made with care. Each flavor is spot on. I'm in paradise when I go here.

Siobhan Wolf

Delicious homemade ice cream. I am particularly fond of the Indian flavors. Friendly environment.

Raju keshetty

Lot many varieties and good taste, my kids loved it.

SINDHU CHALASANI

Best Ice Cream place in town. All unique homemade flavors. Must try in columbus.

Logan Versele

Simply amazing and unique! Seemingly simple in appearance, but the ice cream is fantastic!

Mac

I love their ice cream. Also they have Indian flavors and I'm not fan of that too.

CJ Jamison

The owners are very pleasant! They have an amazing choice of flavors!

Ed Wahl

Super tasty. Papaya is my current favorite but sooo many flavors to try. Get over and check them out!

M

Owners are great people. Ice cream is some of the best in the city.

Sally Putnam

Fantastic ice cream, the best sorbets! A lot of Indian flavors,yummy!

Colt Abram

The Ice Cream was amazing and the owner was hilarious. ☆☆☆☆☆

Krishna Tej

The best Indian Ice cream and priced at lower range.. would definitely visit them again

Abubakr Farah

Best Ice cream in Columbus metropolitan area. Exotic flavors, such as mangoes, guava, & ginger.

Kris Rao

The ice cream here is phenomenal. You know it's great when there are people drive a couple hours for it.

Carina Prater

So delicious!!! Everything is homemade and the owner and his wife Mita are exceptionally kind. I will be coming back again very soon!

Zeshan Khan

Quaint little mom n pop ice cream spot with super unique, exotic South Asian ice cream flavors

Ali Hashmi

Lovely little shop with unique flavors you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Can’t wait to try them all!!!

Zafar Shaik

The owners are extremely nice. The flavors are unique and exciting. The place just has a nice feel.

Andy K

The Kesar Pista and the Chickoo are both amazing flavors! Do yourself a favor and come here to buy some ice cream.

Nikit Malkan

The unique flavors are quite good and the ice cream is reasonably priced.

anirudh kumar

Loved the unique flavors of ice cream like green tea, though kesar pista is my favorite

Richard Laplante (Rich)

Very good unusual flavors

Sruthy Madhusudhanan

Wow sooper tasty icecream …pistachio flavor..my favorite 🤩😋 …

Aravinda Ramakrishnan Srinivasan

They have original international flavors. Brings back good nostalgic memories of childhood. Great price too.

Michelle Salisbury

The absolute best ice cream anywhere!

Jay Diane V.

Kefar pista is my favorite flavor! Don't be afraid to try the more international flavors

Lauren Hynd

We have been going here for 20 yrs. Amazing!! There's even a pic of my little brother from his prom night 18 years ago hanging on the wall!!

Haley Riffle

Really great ice cream, and service! Also a nice variety of flavors

Mariana Saavedra

Loved! In addition to delicious Indian flavors they have sapote, guanábana and guayaba!

pratik thind

The best icecream in town. Their Indian flavor are the best.

Siddhartha Anand

Love this place, especially the flavors from Indian. Guava, custard apple, chikoo, fire and ice etc

Hariharan Banukumar

Big fan!!! Rajbhog is killer!!! Brought home (Georgia) a quart of rajbhog and falooda gulfi, packed in cooler with dry ice.

Veronica Madziva O.P.

The ice cream there is just good..one would need to go and find out.

James Mann

Very good ice cream with interesting flavor choices

Sonya Snyder

There was a great selection of flavors! I'm impressed with the great quality and taste!

M G K (KingFisher77)

Great selections flavorful icecream & a friendly family owned place!

Arthur Franklin

The owner was so sweet. My wife, daughter, and I went in . It was our first time. It was great and we will be back.

Andrew Hamilton

Awesome homemade ice cream, and even better owner, she was so nice to our son!

Casey Appleton

Unique flavors. Tasted great. will be back!

Rick Mason

Excellent ice cream, with unique (to the USA) flavors!

Roshan Thomas

Visit for the outstanding choice of 'desi' flavours. You would love this place for its unique flavours which would bring back memories.

Paula Hamby

Been going there for years. Love their ice cream.

sruthika reddy

Indian flavored ice cream available love the place.

srinivas boyina

Owners very helpful & good people .. ice creams taste so good

Anku V

For a change this is a good place. Ice cream flavors of various fruits. Muat visit atleast once

Yellapragada Venkata Siva Ram

Tasty and good variety of Indian flavors. Loved Rajbhog, Falooda and Sitaphel ice cream

Rachel M.

These are all handmade in the back. We met the owner and she is so sweet. Very delicious!

Gildas Kambou

Must try! So much history attached to it, making it not just an ice cream shop but a community spot.

Bruno Dolce

Amazing flavors and delicious ice cream definitely recommend.

Reeve Garrett

The Indian flavors are the best! Make sure you try the Pistar Kulfi!

SUNIL CHAUDHARI

NICE Indian flavors, love the picture wall owners are very cordial with customers

RJ

ICECREAM WAS AWESOME!!!! The owners were so polite😊😊😊😊 Would go there again. And again. …

Alexa Ritchey

Literally the best ice cream ever. Employees are super kind and friendly.

Jacob Roope

Fantastic flavors and vegetarian friendly.

Linda Gygax

Mardi Gras is the best Ice cream with the friendliest owners!!! Thanks for a great brithday!

Sri Latha

This place is awesome. International flavors are delicious! Worth to come here

Jitendra Verma

Good place to have eggless icecream. Pan flavor is must try...

S. Sehgal

Have an assortment of unique flavors and excellent quality of ice cream.

Elvin Beach

Most underrated ice cream in Columbus!

Neil Gregory

Kids and my wife love this place. Tons of flavor variety. But expensive.

madiha haider

Rich and creamy ice cream and a lot of authentic Indian flavors

Rebecca Haimowitz-King

Great ice cream with unique flavors and friendly service.

Maddie Dale

I loved all of the flavors! The staff was friendly and helpful.

Soumya Mitra

One of the best places to enjoy natural vegan ice cream !

Daniel Davis

Friendly staff!!! Ice cream was very tasty and the names were different!

Santhakumar

Eggless and low sugar ice creams, authentic flavour!! Must try ice creams!

bharat goud

It is yumm home made ice cream .. loved ittt

Isaiah Wu

Delicious ice cream and really unique flavors!

Robert Taylor

Really unique and interesting place! My wife and I really enjoyed it.

Chandni Pawar

Excellent service and amazing flavors. Per papa bear, it tastes just like home.

Kamlesh Thakkar

We had lichy and mango flavor ice cream and it was delicious

Josh Briggs

First time visit,new favorite! I love the Ginger Ice Cream!

nicholas mistic

Authentic homeade flavors from across the globe. A true Columbus gem.

Ahmed Alrawi

the best ice cream of all time .i hope you guys open a new branch near bethel road

Melinda Moos

So cool and delicious!

AD Resch

Good home made ice cream..various fruity flavours

Grant Hillman

Fire and ice is amazing and every other flavor I have had!

Jed Haldeman

Great ice cream, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Angie P

Amazing flavors!! Love the Jasmine ❤️

Stephen Niezgoda

Always order the international flavors. Sweet Rose is to die for.

Navin Khandelwal

Love the verity of ice-cream and it's gluten free and eggless.

Ridhdhish Shukla

As always the best taste in town with great flavor

Heather Ohio

Rose, ginger and saffron pistachio ice cream all three excellent!

Ben Horstman

Great ice-cream that has been in business for 20 yrs!

Mohammad Ashique

Great ice cream. The interior leaves a lot to be desired though.

Jennifer Gerke

Great homemade ice cream!!! They have blue moon!! 😄 …

Ashutosh Jaiswal

Good place to taste Indian flavors ice cream..

Sushanth Chalasani

Excellent homemade ice cream and must try in columbus.

Sandra Fazio

Great ice cream. Worth navigating the busy, small parking lot.

Robin Shah

Great international aka Indian flavors of ice cream!

Amit Bhavsar

Wow place. Really good ice creams. Amazing.

Uren Patel

This place has really good home made ice cream.

Nikhil Chakravarthy

The best homemade icecream. The Pan and the Rose are the best

S I

Always great to eat some really good international flavors

Joseph Rix

Friendly (and tasty) family owned ice cream parlor!

dr.haritha Prakash

Has different varieties of delicious ice creams 😋 …

Alexia Kraft

Delicious ice cream and lots of flavors to choose from!

Andy Engberg

Best homemade ice cream hands down!

Venkataramanan Seshadri

Love the uncommon flavors and gelatin free icecreamz

Kartik Anand

Best Indian Ice cream place in US!

Charles P

Great ice cream very interesting flavors

William Hazelton II

Such unique flavor choices & great customer service!

_Kil “Killa” la_

Man I just love this place about to move and I'm all ready seeing how far of a drive will it be for me to go....

Venkatesh Srinivasaiah

Lovely Indian flavor home made ice cream

Romeo De Niro

Good homemade icecream Nice place very clean

P Gajaananan

A place to get Indian flavored home made ice cream.

Deven Baser

Amazing ice cream with a lot of unique flavors

vinay karagod

Good variety of ice creams at offardable price

Laura Sullivan

Great flavors and even better service. Loved it.

Joe Massey

Best ice cream in the world!!!!

Santosh Toppo

Loved the flavors ....sply all kulfi flavors

John VF

Get the smokey row silk, best ice cream ever!

Kate

The actual best ice cream in Central Ohio.

Manoranjan Prakash

You get different flavours that are not available elsewhere

sudhir vv

Love the international Flavors. Tried sithaphal and chikoo flovors. Going back for more

Philip Weber

The flavors are delicious. Ginger is the best!

Mohit Anand

Innovative and international flavors available locally 🙂 …

Harold Davis

Good service and the ice cream tasted very good.

Jitesh Bhimani

Awesome!! Must visit and try different flavors.

Kathy Short

Delicious! More than I usually pay, but worth it.

I Ate A Bowl Of Nails For Breakfast

This place represents a big part of my childhood. Whenever I'm in town I like to stop by.

Ann Edelman

The best ice cream I ever had!

Ajay Mirmira

Great exotic ice cream flavors.

Khalid Usmani

Such unique flavors. A must try!

Melroy Britto

Best Ice cream in Columbus, unheard of flavors

Natalie Khoury

Unique flavors, friendly family owned business.

Josh Monnot

Great Indian flavored ice cream

Dev Gurera

Awesome place! I wish somehow the prices were lower though

Jackie

Lots of unique flavors, not a lot of space to sit

Jeremiah Johnson

Can ice cream with very unique flavors

Cary Vaughan

Freaking delicious and the people behind the counter are extremely friendly!

Lakshmi Narayana

Really good for handmade ice creams!

Brad Kilgore

Wonderful owners keep the quality and personal service at the highest levels. Thanks!

S G

Lots of very tasty and creative flavors

Dean Wendell

Amazing. The quality and variety puts Jeni’s to shame.

Ryan Martyn

Truly unique in the city. All the best

Pratik Ghumalia

Awesome taste and Varieties of ice cream

Gokulnadh Naduvilakandy

Great place for homemade ice cream

Max Heintel

Very strong set of unique flavors

Alex Tsai

Amazing ice cream cakes!

Deepan R

Awesome flavors. Especially Rajyog!

Bala Vignesh B

Paan and Sweet rose flavor was amazing

Kris Rasmusson

Ginger ice scream - delicious!

sasi kumar ikkurti

Best icecream place in city.

Sushanth Chalasani

Excellent homemade ice cream.

Samantha Lamb

#1, #14, and Coconut Crunch are delicious!

Phil Ross

Lots of unique wonderful flavors.

khushbu agrawal

Handmade ice creams with various flavours.

Maria Diaz-Myers

Best homemade ice cream.

Tapajyoti Ghosh

The best ever ice cream!

Muthukumaran Devadass

International flavours of ice cream. Dont miss it.

Tim McConnell

Great sundae. Friendly staff.

Neha Jaiswal

Yummy ice cream flavor 😋 …

Mohan Kumar

Best Icecream in columbus

b Birch

Best ice cream in columbus

Suvan Polina

Still just as amazing as it was the first time I visited

Omar Shabbir

Best ice cream in town !!

S M

Unique ice cream flavors

Cindy Danko-Southey

Inventive Indian inspired flavors!

levi Boulis

Online hours are not accurate, closes before 10

James Bennett

Very family friendly atmosphere 😊 …

Sandeep Jhamb

Best Ice creams in Columbus.

Georgina Alvarez

Delicious home made ice cream

Shantanu Bansal

Awesome selection of flavors.

Marc Ybarsabal

Quality ice cream made by quality people.

Jaydeep Deshpande

Fantastic and exotic icecreams

Bruce Casner

Flavors you would not expect, excellent.

Amy Holland

Delicious and very friendly staff.

Anilkumar Donepudi

Liked the Indian flavors..

Khushbu Mishra

Amazingly cool flavors :)

Kevin Patterson

Peanut butter chocolate was awesome!!!

Valerie B

Defacto the place in town for ice cream!!!

MB-G65

Excellent ice cream!!!!

Julian Bryant

So good

itishree swain

Ok place

Luke Edwards

Very good

Heather B

Best ice cream!

Sibani Pattanayak

Best ice cream ever

Beth Kagel

Omg!! Indian Ice Cream

Kevin Maloney

The best selection, bar none.

Prashant Thakwani

Excellent

karthik joshi

Nice freshly made ice cream

Matthew Teshima

Ice cream was delicious

Vimal Rajakanthan

Yummy and lot of flavour

Somita Bucklew

Sooo yummy.

Sam Junir

Great ice cream

Nishith Modi

Awesome flavors

Rageking5

Awesome flavors

arkay Sowdagar (arkay)

Good

Anahu Patel

Lots of flavors

Hector Zarco

Good

Yun Wentzel

Good,,

Jeanette Wolosyn

Awesome selection

Hanmant Arsid

awesome place !!

Newman Birchfield

Tastes great!!!!

SETH SOLIS

Expensive ice cream

Piyush Garg

Indulge for a sugar rush!

Rajeev Malkan

Great Selection

Jay Conley

Good memories

J K

Delicious!

Frederick Khoury

Blue moon!

HyperLInk scam

Offering homemade

Yordane Martinez

Goos to go

LEONARDO LAURO

(Translation) very delicious ice cream (Original) Helados muy deliciosos

Jennifer Pribe

Phil and Twila Weber

Raghuram Chandrasekaran

Bibhabasu Nayak

Devin Miles

Colin Gorey

Pavitra Kaveri Hari

Scott Swanson

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