Brics

The portions are too large. We should have realized it before ordering, but being the first time there we assumed more normal portions. We paid a lot of money for ice cream that we could reasonably eat less than a third. The taste and texture were average. The vanilla had a strange aftertaste and the pistachio had no pistachio flavor that I could tell.

Loveeee their icecream. The only thing that would make it better would be shorter lines and lower prices

I would suggest sharing because the portions are pretty big!

Delicious! I only tried their cake ice cream. It is yellow cake batter ice cream with chocolate icing ice cream! How can that not be great?! They have numerous flavors and allow you to try before you commit yourself to a particular flavor. The shop itself is great because it is in an old railcar along the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple. Definitely a place to try if you are walking through the Broad Ripple area!

Massive portions. Right on.

What could be better after or in the middle of a long walk on the Monon? Ice cream! And Brics has you covered.
Not much different from most ice cream shops, other than location, they have a nice selection of flavors, cones, cups, etc.
Always packed busy, but they churn through people pretty fast. Also, not particularly expensive.

Sorry, super late review from a season back! Better late than never. But… finally made it to Brics during Chowdown after all this hearsay about the best fricken ice cream in Indy. I had to try this myself to be the judge of it. For those of you whose eyes tend to be bigger than their stomachs, be warned that BRICS has a very generous definition of «one scoop». Prepare yourself for a huge bowl of ice cream, enough to share with a friend or two.
On summer days it can be extremely hectic with masses of bodies in front of the ice cream counter, but their pull a ticket # system seems to make things more efficient so there’s no line cutters. Plus, it’s like a VIP experience so you can freely roam across all the flavors and pick out the ones you want.
$ 5 five flavor sampler special of (blackberry, berry sorbet, french silk, whistle stop wake up (espresso), and pistachio) scooped into dish.
I’m a big fan of their fruit flavored ice creams and their indulgent classic flavors as well. They’re creamy in consistency and you can see real bits of fruit meshed in. Served in environmentally friendly white parfait dishes, metal spoons, renewable napkins, BRICS really emphasizes passion for community sustainability since almost everything is recyclable even to the paper wrapped cones down to the straw paper for their ice cold water delivered to your table in glasses. Now you go green, BRICS!
Winter’s quickly approaching in Indy, but that wouldn’t stop me from getting ice cream even if it’s freezing outside because it’s just so delicious, filling you with happy memories on the crappiest days!

By far my favorite place for ice cream in Indy! This location is perfectly situated on the Monon Trail and attracts so many visitors. The endless flavor selection is great and feel free to ask for samples if you have problems picking a flavor. The scoop sizes are generous so beware! I ordered two scoops on my initial visit and couldn’t finish so if you enjoy a lot yummy ice cream you are in the right place! Visit next time you’re in Broad Ripple.

The staff are so darn sweet!
The place is cozy, the bathrooms are clean, the portions are enormo, and they now have COLORING PAGES. It doesn’t get better than this!
And if you think this is not a place you should go in the Winter, I’d encourage you to give it a shot. Try the s’mores! Enjoy the fireplace! Get a cup of coffee.

I love ice cream. I love BRICS. Large selection, friendly staff, nice ambiance. Butter pecan on a waffle cone gives me heart eyes. The banana split is outstanding as well! A welcome stop when walking the Monon trail.

BRICS Ice cream, what wonderful descriptive words can you not use for this ice cream. Rich, smooth, delicious, dreamy, perfect.
I used to an active runner on the Monon until I moved downtown. Every time I ran by BRICs I wanted to stop. Everyone out on the porch, enjoying their delicious treat, it was very hard to resist. Also, seeing the water they readily supply you was tantalizing as well on a hot summer day.
Now, one of my favorite activities is to bike up the Monon from downtown and go to BRICs. There really is no ice cream in the City that compares to this and I would probably bike further if I needed to in order to get their ice cream.
This place is always busy so be patient. It is worth the wait. Also, if it is your first time, make sure to grab a number. I’ve seen too many newbies stand for such a long time without a number. Don’t be afraid to ask for a sample either, even though the ones waiting in line behind you probably won’t like it :).
Also. know that one scope is one HUGE scope. You can split the scope with different kinds of ice cream but don’t ask for 2 scoops; 1 scope of chocolate and one of vanilla. I did this my first time thinking this was the way I would get two kinds of ice cream… big mistake. Maybe this is how most ice cream places are but just be aware. I ended up getting enough ice cream for four people to share.

This is by far my favorite ice cream in Indy. They have tons of flavors and you get a LOT of ice cream with «one scoop».
Also let’s talk location. Right off of the monon with a huge deck for great people watching. Also inside you have table topics cards that are perfect for groups of friends or dates. It’s great getting served glasses of water and being encouraged to sit for a while enjoying your ice cream in this cozy little shop.
Whether it’s 90 degrees in August or 10 degrees in January I never say no to a trip to Brics!
Personal fav flavors are the Superman and coffee flavor as well!

If you like ice cream and you don’t love Brics… I don’t even know what to tell you. We can’t be friends.
You can’t ask for a better place to go once that ice cream craving hits. Located in an old train depot in Broad Ripple, they have a wide array of delicious flavors (be sure to ask for tastes!), a cute little indoor seating area, a patio outside, and — bam — you’re right along the Monon for a nice stroll on the trail to offset some of those calories!
My personal favorite flavors: chocolate peanut butter and French silk. Oh, and if you ask for «one scoop in a cup» expecting the usually literal interpretation most shops give you (read: tiny scoop), prepared to be pleasantly surprised… their scoops are extra generous!

Brics, I still love you, but Handel’s is running a tight race.
Though you can’t beat the Chowdown Midtown deal of the sampler of five scoops for $ 5. Definitely enough to feed two people! And as always, wonderful service.
The flavors were good this time, not as great as I’d remembered but maybe that’s a function of my flavor choice. From most to least favorite:
–Coconut Almond Fudge (or something of the sort)
— Brics Tracks? (the one similar to Moose tracks)
— Yellow Birthday Cake and Birthday Cake tie for third
— Whistle something (the espresso one, wouldn’t get this one again)
You know I’ll be back!

If you can’t beat the heat: grab yourself a delicious cone (or dish) and cool down with the best ice cream in Broad Ripple.
Their Bricklet size is the perfect sweet treat on the run.
Fave raves: Grasshopper, Amaretto cherry and blackberry (not in that order).

Brics, aka Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station, is one of the cutest ice cream shops I have been to. I was with some girlfriends visiting Indy, and one of them suggested that we go to Brics. She said the building used to be an old train station (?)
I ordered the Dark Chocolate Amaretto Cherry in a waffle cone. It was absolutely delightful. The ice cream was smooth and was not too rich because the cherries offset the sweetness.
My friend had the blackberry and pistachio ice cream; she loved it! We sat outside on the patio which had plenty of seating. The inside was air conditioned very nicely, which would be a great alternative if it is super hot.
The price is above average compared to chain restaurants that sell ice cream. But it is so worth it!

oh yeah — 5 stars indeed. I have tried a number of flavors by asking to try them — or by swiping some from my family. But, for me, I have to go with Whistle Stop Wake Up — coffee ice cream. I am a nut for coffee ice cream, but only when it is good. Brics has good coffee ice cream!
This ice cream shop is the best I have tried in Indianapolis. The staff is friendly and the treats are good. I also like that while enjoying the treats, someone usually walks around offering water — nice touch!
When you go in — grab a ticket and they will call your number. I really like this vs. the standing in line approach. Grab a ticket and then head to the counter to check out the flavors. People don’t get upset for you ‘cutting’ because it is the ticket number that serves you and not your order in line.
I generally just get the cup, but last time, I got the waffle cone. The waffle is fresh and tasty.
I’ve tried and loved:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Broad Ripple Blackberry
Mint Chocolate Chip
Caramel x 3
Cotton Candy Confetti (my 5 year son’s go to flavor!)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate
Monon Tracks
Cookies ‘N’ Cream
Superman
Yellow Cake Batter
Key lime pie
Chocolate covered pretzel
Peanut butter cup
French silk
Cinnamon
Pumpkin
Apple Crisp
Grasshopper
I’ve yet to try:
Blue Moon
Butler Pecan
Chocolate Choo Choo
Chocolate Malt Supreme
Coconut Almond Fudge
Rainbow Sherbet
Show Your Colors
Strawberry
Vanilla
Village Fudge

Overdue to update my Brics review. 5 stars. Hands down. Some of the best customer service and biggest smiles you’ll find in all of Indy. My new shout out also goes to the cherry ice cream. Next time, I’m having my way with the double dark chocolate ice cream.
Side note: Brics carries an impressive number of local products like XXX root beer from West Lafayette, cookies from 4 Birds Bakery, pies from Upper Crust and ice cream from Hubbard & Cravens.

This place is always packed because the ice cream is amazing! They have a huge selection, but as a creature of habit I always get the mint chocolate chip :)
Awesome patio on the Monon which is nice to sit on any time it’s even remotely sunny. They also have cute card games on the tables inside.

WHY have I not reviewed BRICS until now? This is a tragedy that must be remedied.
BRICS is the
. The ice cream is superb, it’s a local biz, and there are flavors here you can’t get anywhere else. My go-​to flavor is Monon Tracks. I can’t even tell you what’s it in but it’s delish.
The staff is friendly, single-​seater restrooms are clean, and there’s indoor/​outdoor seating PLUS it’s right on the Monon. You step off the porch and there you are, standing on the trail.
Parking is a little tight back there but it’s worth it. Seating is also a little limited indoors but there’s a cozy fireplace and fun «get to know you» deep questions on the tables.