Nuggs Ice Cream is a family-owned scoop shop and dessert counter at 5135 E Colfax Ave, on the stretch of East Colfax just east of Colorado Boulevard. Locals come for homemade ice cream, a rotating lineup of seasonal flavors, and a retro look that suits the old-school character of Denver’s longest commercial street.
The shop makes its ice cream in house and pairs it with baked treats, custom ice cream cakes, and dessert catering (source: Nuggs Ice Cream). Its own site notes it was named Denver’s Best Ice Cream Shop of 2019. Flavors change with the seasons, so the case looks different from one visit to the next. The vintage styling and patio seating make it a relaxed stop for families after dinner and for couples on a casual date night. Reviewers give it a 4.5-star average across more than 320 reviews and rate it as affordable, with a single “$” price rating (source: Yelp).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Listed hours are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Call (720) 465-9473 to confirm before you go, especially in the off-season (source: AllBiz). Summer evenings and weekend nights draw the longest lines. Early afternoon on a weekday is the calmest time to visit. Order custom cakes well ahead of birthdays or holidays through the contact page. Without a car, take RTD’s Colfax bus routes (15 and 15L), which stop along the avenue near the shop.
