Great people behind the counter with wonderful smiles
Good flavors
Interesting concepts like rice noodles
Nice outdoor space
Texture of the ice cream was inconsistent, one much more icier than the other and both icey.
Needs improvement on texture
D J
Mar 16, 2025
5
DELICIOUS ice cream! Excellent little family-owned local gourmet ice cream shop with a nice range of diverse and unique flavors. The owners are super friendly and clearly care about creating a warm community atmosphere. I'm glad we decided to check it out, and I'm looking forward to visiting again.
Hannah Brown Graham
Mar 1, 2025
5
Beautiful shop with delicious flavors of Persian ice cream. We tried quite a few flavors and enjoyed each of them. They have vegan flavors as well, and serve Little Waves coffee.
Plus they have a lovely outdoor area with fire pits and a play area for kids. A lovely community friendly spot!
Rebecca Stern
Feb 15, 2025
5
I am such a big fan of Pistachio ice cream. Nicest staff ever and the location is incredible. There is free wifi and very dog-friendly (one of the most dog-friendly places I've ever been and they offer pup cups!). You can tell this place has meticulously been thought out and planned to be a community gathering space and offer something special to Durham. One visit and I know I'm a repeat customer for life! The ginger rosewater is to die for and the quality of the ice cream is incredible. They get it from one of the most famous Persian ice cream places in LA and you can tell that these recipes have been perfected over decades. It's the best ice cream I've ever had in North Carolina. Also the unlimited sample policy is very real. There is no shame about it, so you can try everything to find your favorite flavor. They also have cherry and lemon syrup on every table to top your ice cream with and free wafers (and Valentine's chocolate!) today. The coffee is made with local beans from Cocoa Cinnamon and amazing! It's the cheapest latte I've had in Durham and so good. Pistachio is a family-owned small business and one worth supporting! 1000/10 recommend.
FeastWithLeaf
Jan 19, 2025
5
Great service! The staff are always happy to help you decide on the flavors. If you ever try the faloodeh, make sure to try it with the sour cherry and lemon syrup on the tables!
I would go back to try the other flavors! The saffron pistachio was rich in texture and deliciously made. Not too sweet to where I couldn’t finish a scoop.
The faloodeh was also so good! Has to be my new favorite! It is similar to an icee in some way in regard to texture.
Mohammed Al Saffar
Nov 18, 2024
5
Update: after giving this place another visit, the ice cream this time is wayyy better than last time. I enjoyed all the flavors I selected, will definitely come again. Changed my review to 5 stars ⭐️
Original review:
Pistachio Ice Cream Shop offers a decent selection of flavors, but unfortunately, the ice cream itself was a bit icy and the flavors were just okay. While the ambiance of the shop is trendy and inviting, I couldn't help but feel that the overall experience was overhyped. It's an okay spot if you're in the area and craving ice cream.
Scott Mayo
Nov 2, 2024
5
A quirky little ice cream shop with some unique Persian-inspired flavors, immaculate shop interior, and a nice outdoor play area. Not your typical ice cream shop! Now one of my favorites in the area!
Niloufar yar
Oct 22, 2024
5
It is a small ice cream shop that has been meticulously designed. When you enter, everything feels perfectly in tune, creating a great atmosphere. I really liked that the flavors were bold, and they generously added ingredients to the ice cream, allowing us to truly experience the flavor, which was lovely. If you don’t like rosewater, you may want to avoid the saffron pistachio, though I love it. You can also ask them for samples.
luther kincade
Sep 20, 2024
5
If you’re in Durham and craving an ice cream experience that’s anything but ordinary, you've got to try the pistachio ice cream at this local gem! With a lineup of exotic, mouth-watering flavors that'll make your taste buds dance, this spot hits all the right notes. The decor? Stunning. The outdoor seating? Perfect, with views that'll make you forget you’re still in the city. And the staff? Super friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for a cool place to enjoy amazing treats, I’m definitely coming back for more of this pistachio goodness. Highly recommend!
Evan Kurt
Aug 16, 2024
5
My fiancé's and my new favorite ice cream shop in Durham! Such good ice cream and sorbets, with savory and sweet flavors reminiscent of my family's Middle Eastern cooking. Never had the traditional Iranian faloodeh before, but really enjoyed the unique texture and flavor. The staff were also very friendly and accomodating even though we got their shortly before closing. Will be back many times more!
Evergreen Tailoring
Aug 12, 2024
5
Great place to spend time with family and kids. Unique outdoor decorations with beautiful and clean indoor area.
Their saffron ice cream is absolutely delicious! Definitely we will be back.
SeeTryFly
Jul 12, 2024
3
Service, top notch. Atmosphere, super fun and eclectic. Unfortunately for us, eating these flavors was like sampling the bath bombs at the mall. I guess we are not trendy enough to eat roses with crispy noodles in it. We tried four flavors in all and they just weren't edible to the group of three in our party. We are touring all of the ice cream shops in Durham but won't be back for this one.
Lucy Duggan
Jun 5, 2024
5
I’ve been wanting to try Pistachio for awhile, and finally did today. It did not disappoint. I got the cucumber and mango, but also tried Turkish Coffee and date. Everything was delicious, very rich and complex flavors.
The owner was super friendly, offering samples and chatting about the flavors. The shop is also very thoughtfully and beautifully decorated, with gold tones throughout. There is outdoor seating and some seats inside.
A wonderful small business with delicious ice cream, and unique flavors. I will definitely be returning and recommending to friends!
