Little Man Ice Cream
Samples: Twix, Crème Fraiche, Whopper, Buttermilk Cupcake
Salted Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
3 Scoops – Maple Pecan, Honey Almond, Butterscotch
Appearing like little more than a large metal milk-bottle outside of Linger and a store for outdoor goods, Little Man Ice Cream has been thrilling the denizens of Denver since 2008 with a focus on craftsmanship and quality, each scoop even going so far as to offer a global message of humanitarianism and support.
Known for long lines during warmer months, a mild February afternoon finding only a smattering of patrons sitting outside as servers went about their business within, Little Man’s small-batch approach is similar to that of many modern labels with a high milk fat base imparting richness to classic flavors as well as modern spins that alternate daily.
Typically offering anywhere from twelve to fourteen Ice Creams plus a pair of Sorbets and Cookie Sandwiches served pre-made from a freezer case, it was after a handful of samples that $9 was exchanged for three-scoops and a sandwich, the wide-base cup nicely separating flavors while the cookie required a few minutes to become soft enough to chew.
Best known for their signature Salted Oreo, a creamy base with silky mouthfeel lent intrigue by the slightest amount of brine, chocolate cookies surrounding a smooshed scoop really offered little to the equation given the compromised texture and taste that was not dissimilar to something from Costco, the better investment no doubt a more traditional sampling with none of the flavors less than excellent, a particular favorite found in the Bit-O-Honey reminiscent Honey Almond as well as the almost-boozy Butterscotch and tangy Buttermilk Cupcake.
