Sam’s Ice Cream Shop

I really love ice cream. I’ve had many different ice creams in many different states and I must say this is some of the best I’ve had in a really long time. I had the butter pecan ice cream and it was absolutely delicious! Customer service was amazing and really willing to assist. Pricing was right where it needed to be which allowed me to tip really well. I would definitely be stopping by here after work from now on ;)

So I was really rooting for this place, and granted the ice cream I have had here tastes pretty good. However every single time we have been here Me and my husband was never able to order what we wanted because she either doesn’t make it on that specific day, or she forgot the ingredients at home Why have it on your menus if you only make it occasionally. Just disappointed each time. Hasn’t always been friendly either. I know people have off days, but don’t think I’ll be coming back.

Too bad they were closed at 845 despite their hours being until 9:00 PM. Pretty disappointed. Still extremely good ice cream.

Fresh ice cream, quality ingredients, and friendly store owner, what more could you want?! If I ever get ice cream Sam’s is the place I go. A great locally owned place, that does not disappoint.

This place is delicious. However, it would be great for an answering machine message and Facebook update for random holiday hours! We showed up and it was closed. Sad.

Just moved to the area and was looking for an ice cream shop. Definitely will be back for more! S’mores and Grasshopper were soooooo good!

Enjoy going there. Ice cream menu is awesome and quite yummy. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. We certainly would recommend this place.

Only giving this place 3 stars cause it is extremely pricey! The ice cream is homemade which is nothing really too special in flavor. A banana split is over $ 6! I’d rather pay that at cold stone. The staff however was friendly and there’s is quiet a bit of choices on the menu, mind you everything is pretty pricey!

After reading all of the positive Unilocal reviews I knew that that I wanted to try this ice cream shop and I’m so happy I did. The staff were incredibly friendly and let me sample different flavors. They talked with me about their seasonal flavors that rotate and that their ice cream is made the «old fashion» way without preservatives. I bought a pint of butter pecan and a pint of mint chocolate chip to-​go. It was a little pricey but definitely delicious! This shop is pretty close to my house so I’m sure I’ll be back.

The prices are right. But the ice cream is bland.
Ordered a small cup of cookies and cream.
Tasted like plain old vanilla ice cream. If you told me it was Bryers ice cream from the super market I wouldn’t be shocked.
Sadly it’s not very good. Or what I was really looking for.
For some reason there are zero ice cream parlors. Or soda shops.
I don’t recommend. I would just say try sub zero before coming by here.
Reason for 2 stars is because the service is good.

The owner was very nice and customer friendly. Real ice cream made on site. I had the medium butter pecan on a waffle cone. The serving of ice cream was generous. Would return.

Bobby is the proprietor of the store and Sam’s is named after her daughter. We discovered this place via Unilocal not being able to go to Seaworld on a rainy day.
The icecream is the real star here. Bobby makes all of them in house. This is true family run establishment with a great neigbourhood vibe, where you could see some regulars.
Bobby was working the counter, they have sundaes as well as single scoops. I had the Mexican Cake, with Horchata ice cream (my first and best for this flavor), with walnuts, fudge sauce and brownie. My friends indulged in Rocky road, different flavors, and one huge banana split, which I can see is real popular in this place. They don’t make their sauces in house yet, which Bobby explained that she doesn’t have the time for, since as a family business she focused on getting her ice creams right, which she does. I can imagine keeping the restrooms constantly clean would a challenge with just 1 or 2 people in the shop all the time. But please try guys.
Please visit this family owned, small & remarkable business.

Always the best and I love the owner she’s always so nice. I always get the grasshopper (mint chocolate chip with graham crackers and chocolate sprinkles) its beyond amazing

This is the best home made ice cream, I got to talk to the owner, she named the store after her daughter. And was telling us about her two sons in football. Very genuine lady and the best I cream! I didn’t particularly like the vanilla ice cream it tasted more like non flavored cream, but I fell in love with mint ice cream when I visited this shop.

We had a recent ice cream craving day, and drove all the way out to Sam’s based on Unilocalers’ raves… it was totally worth the drive!
Sam’s is tucked away in a tiny strip mall, so it’s easy to just drive past. We went on a slightly cool Sunday afternoon, not too long after they opened. It’s small and homey and the signs on the walls make for some great reading while eating your ice cream. The owner was on the premises and she was great! The homemade ice cream was perfect: not overly sweet, with great texture and flavor. My husband and I shared a banana split and my son had a large cup of chocolate with mix-​ins. The place isn’t fancy but it does the trick with its quality product and stellar customer service.
As soon as we were done, the place got packed with families… guess we beat the crowd! We’ll be back soon (when’s it’s just a little warmer)!

Ice cream is icy and tastes like any other cheap brand of ice cream at the grocery store. This area needs a good gelato place!

Must try the butter pecan ice cream! It was perfect. My daughter loved the mint chocolate chip; which was also delish. I had the cake batter which was more vanilla than cake batter. I wished I had tried the peach cobbler. Everything is home made and the owner is so genuinely friendly. It was a little on the expensive side, in my opinion. Two kids size ice creams with a couple toppings, and a small ice cream in a cone was 9.50. But I love small local businesses. So just know that going into it.

We haven’t been to Sam’s in many months… Wow, they have made some great upgrades! We used to go every week when it first opened.
Table cloths, more tables/​chairs, larger and more colorful signs announcing their homemade ice cream, pies, and muffins. They also sell popcorn and drinks. Birthday cakes too. They have really grown to a fantastic «mom and pop» store.
They are a military family and the wife is often there. You know she takes pride in her product by the way she describes the menu items. Her words are so perfectly clear that she loves her job.
The ice cream has a soft texture, you know it’s not processed. The flavors are bold and fresh. There is a long shelf of toppings, also a new addition. Since everything is homemade you may have to wait for ice cream to set if she just made it… Or deal with the peach cobbler running out. I’m okay with that as long as they keep up what they’re doing. We can expect 100% satisfaction on every trip.
My only complaint and it’s a small one … They need some kind of background music. If no one is in there it’s very awkward with complete silence. Just something soft, it doesn’t need to take main stage if you know what I mean. I’d say this is a suggestion anyway.

One of my biggest complaints about San Antonio is the lack of mom and pop type food places. Sam’s bucks that trend. My wife and I dropped by on Saturday night after dinner. It was our first visit.
She ordered a small Almond Joy which used their special coconut ice cream and tasted just like the candy bar. Delicious! I tried the butter pecan with brownie mix ins which was very tasty.
I would highly recommend Sam’s for their stellar ice cream. I would also go for the spectacular customer service. The young man working there was so friendly and respectful. Every sentence or question ended with a sir or ma’am. Very nice!
Also, they offer a military discount which is great. We will be back as it gets warmer and we will bring friends to try more delicious homemade ice cream!

I’ve tried the «best» ice cream parlor as voted on by the citizens of this fine city and walked away only mildly impressed. That was not the case with Sam’s Ice Cream Shop.
Sam’s is just a hole-​in-​the-​wall ice cream shop in a small strip mall in an area of town that is not a high-​traffic area. As a result, Sam’s is overlooked. But it absolutely shouldn’t be! Sam’s doesn’t have a big selection — maybe a dozen flavors. What it lacks in variety it more than makes up for in quality; all-​natural ice cream, no artificial flavors, no high fructose corn syrup.
My wife and I visited today as the mercury was climbing toward triple digits. Initially we were looking at getting some scoops but decided to go with the banana split. We went traditional with strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla, topped with fudge, caramel, strawberry, whipped topping, nuts, and a cherry. The scoops were large, and hard. You see, they don’t have a display case at Sam’s so the ice cream remains very hard in their freezers until ordered. This was a king-​sized banana split for a peasant’s wage, just $ 5.95.
This banana split, to use the parlance of our time, was the bomb. The ice cream was absolutely creamy and delicious. You can tell that the flavors are natural because they are less in your face as artificially-​flavored ice creams are. The flavors were subtle and amazing. The toppings were all delicious and not overdone. Too many times people just pour on massive heaps of chocolate and whatnot to drown out the majesty that is a well-​done banana split.
It’s a shame Sam’s isn’t located at Alamo Ranch or some other area where people could more easily indulge in their creamy creations. I have no doubt that these guys would be the «Readers’ Choice» winners in the ice cream category. Keep up the good work guys. Your ice cream rocks!