Grand Italian Ice Café

Not quite ice cream but more than a snow cone, Italian ices are smooth concoctions flavored with purees of fruits like mango and strawberry. At the new Grand Italian Ice Café, the only thing better than a root beer ice is a root beer ice with a giant scoop of custard added to it—creating what is known as a “gelati.” This place is versatile enough to offer coffee and sandwiches, but we’re banking on the beautiful texture and flavor of their ices to carry them through the chill months. 976 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-290-2704