I think Cold Stone has a very fun concept--pick your ice cream and toppings and watch them mix it up on the butcher block to make a custom creation. However, because of the process, the line tends to move slowly, not good with impatient and rambunctious children. I must also admit to some sticker shock when we got the total for our family of five. It is definitely not cheap. Some love the ice cream, but for me it is almost too creamy in a sticky way. Just my opinion though. Fun to do occasionally, but there is equally good ice cream for much less. I think you pay for the experience.
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