Nice Mom & Pop Homemade Ice Cream Shop
	Reviewed By howie	Jul 15, 2007

This is a nice, little neighborhood ice cream shop in Normal Heights. It's run by a friendly couple, who judging by the many liberal posters and stickers around the store, wear their politics on the sleeve. Why is it that hippies and ice cream go together so well?

They serve about a dozen flavors with lots of the usual suspects like Mint Chip, Cookies n Cream, as well as some slightly off the beaten path like Maple Walnut and Coconut. I've only tried a few flavors, but they have all been flavorful and balanced.

A couple of minor quibbles, I think I prefer my ice cream just a little denser, not that Mariposa's is extremely airy. And on some flavors, there is some residual nut powder from the chopped nuts that are mixed into the ice cream, and it interferes more with the texture.

That said, Mariposa Ice Cream is a great place for a treat on a hot day. Parking can be a bit tricky, but the ice cream is worth it. Plus you can work off some calories by walking to and from your car.