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Discover MJ’s Italian Ice & Custard Cafe, the premier dessert shop in Boise, Idaho, nestled at 4103 W State St. Renowned for crafting delectable gluten-free and dairy-free treats, MJ’s is your go-to local sweet shop offering the finest Italian ice made from fresh, quality ingredients. Savor our inventive flavors, from Banana Colada to Tigers Blood, tailored to suit every taste including vegan options. Indulge in our velvety soft-serve custard or explore our unique baked goods. Visit us for a refreshing dessert experience that’s perfect for anyone searching for a delightful ice cream shop or a dairy-free dessert haven nearby.
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4103 W State St, Boise, ID 83703
Phone: (208) 994-3139
Website: http://www.mjsitalianice.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Dani Stephens
I was out running errands in the area today. I needed a soda while I was out and about so I made my way in to grab one. I have checked their menu online before so I had a general idea of what kind of goodies they had. I was excited that I finally get to check out the place I drive by all week.
I came in late afternoon so it was pretty chill. The gal behind the counter was helping someone in the drive thru window which gave me a minute to look over the menu. I also got to check out the venue while I was waiting. The little shop is so cute! I adore all the Valentines decor everywhere. After scoping out the joint, I headed back to check out the menu again. Everything on the menu looked tasty. Some of the soda combinations looked really good but I didn’t know if some of the syrups they had were sugar free. So after the gal was done, I was able to get a couple questions answered.
The only sugar free syrup they had was vanilla. Such a bummer since they have so many other flavors to accommodate their drink list. Doesn’t give sugar free drinkers many drink options. So, I ordered a custom dirty soda of diet Dr. Pepper with sugar free vanilla and cream. I also ordered a kid’s size of chocolate and vanilla swirl custard too.
I am in awww at how much custard you get in a kid’s size! You are truly getting your money’s worth. My drink was wrapped up and I grabbed my goodies and made my way into the side room to enjoy my goodies. I had to sit in the side room to eat my treat. It was fun sitting next to the colorful wall. Whoever painted it did such a great job!
My custard swirl was so good! It was creamy. Chocolate and vanilla will always be a winning combination. I ate about half and really wanted to take the rest home but I wasn’t going home anytime soon. Sucked I was getting rid of it. I did take a sip of my dirty soda on my way out of the door. I didn’t really taste any flavoring in it. I thought maybe the sweetness of the custard was still present on my taste buds so I waited to take another drink.
My drink was disappointing. You can taste the cream in it. I don’t know if the soda syrup was out but the Dr. Pepper taste was very light. I didn’t really taste any of the sugar free vanilla. I did finish the soda cause I didn’t want to waste it but I’ll just stick to the frozen treats the next time I’m in.
Happy I got to stop in today. The custard was so good! I can’t wait till it gets hotter and can come here with my husband. Their shakes sound great and my husband is a sucker for a good milkshake. I have a feeling he’s going to love this place. I am looking forward having the churro dessert with the custard on top time. That combination just sounds fantastic and it will be a must have the next time I’m in.
… moreI came in late afternoon so it was pretty chill. The gal behind the counter was helping someone in the drive thru window which gave me a minute to look over the menu. I also got to check out the venue while I was waiting. The little shop is so cute! I adore all the Valentines decor everywhere. After scoping out the joint, I headed back to check out the menu again. Everything on the menu looked tasty. Some of the soda combinations looked really good but I didn’t know if some of the syrups they had were sugar free. So after the gal was done, I was able to get a couple questions answered.
The only sugar free syrup they had was vanilla. Such a bummer since they have so many other flavors to accommodate their drink list. Doesn’t give sugar free drinkers many drink options. So, I ordered a custom dirty soda of diet Dr. Pepper with sugar free vanilla and cream. I also ordered a kid’s size of chocolate and vanilla swirl custard too.
I am in awww at how much custard you get in a kid’s size! You are truly getting your money’s worth. My drink was wrapped up and I grabbed my goodies and made my way into the side room to enjoy my goodies. I had to sit in the side room to eat my treat. It was fun sitting next to the colorful wall. Whoever painted it did such a great job!
My custard swirl was so good! It was creamy. Chocolate and vanilla will always be a winning combination. I ate about half and really wanted to take the rest home but I wasn’t going home anytime soon. Sucked I was getting rid of it. I did take a sip of my dirty soda on my way out of the door. I didn’t really taste any flavoring in it. I thought maybe the sweetness of the custard was still present on my taste buds so I waited to take another drink.
My drink was disappointing. You can taste the cream in it. I don’t know if the soda syrup was out but the Dr. Pepper taste was very light. I didn’t really taste any of the sugar free vanilla. I did finish the soda cause I didn’t want to waste it but I’ll just stick to the frozen treats the next time I’m in.
Happy I got to stop in today. The custard was so good! I can’t wait till it gets hotter and can come here with my husband. Their shakes sound great and my husband is a sucker for a good milkshake. I have a feeling he’s going to love this place. I am looking forward having the churro dessert with the custard on top time. That combination just sounds fantastic and it will be a must have the next time I’m in.
Joseph Pratt
I am so happy to find an Italian ice place in Boise. And it’s great! If you’ve ever been to Joe’s Ice in Anaheim, it’s comparable to that. If you’ve been to Rita’s on the East Coast, this is even better. All of the Italian ice flavors are incredible, don’t even think about getting anything else unless you’ve tried the Italian ice. And then the version that has custard layers. You’ll thank me later. Phenomenal place. We’ll be going weekly this summer.
… moreAnna Murphy
We LOVED having MJ’s at our July wedding and so did our guests. All the flavors we tried were delicious so it was hard to choose three but we went with huckleberry, lemon, and orange cream, as well as the custard, and couldn’t have been happier. It was the perfect dessert for a hot day in the summer. Julie and her husband were very kind and served all our guests. We still have people commenting on how delicious and unique it was for a wedding! We would highly recommend them for a special event!
… moreCorey Henderson
Always a warm welcome coming in. Tons of Italian Ice flavors and new ones almost every month. Frozen custard and Dole whip is also amazing! Boise location has a drive thru and have a new location in Eagle.
… moreEileen Bennett
Anticipating the fruity cold refreshing bites of Italian ice, plain or with vanilla custard was strong & building, as we sat in our car in the teeny tiny parking lot. 5 mins till they open. It was worth the wait!
Soooo many choices! It reminded me of the much missed Ritas in Ohio.
I got POG and my daughter picked the same but added the creamy custard. Tigers Blood for my sister.
Im gonna say it, Super fruity, smooth & refreshing! We also got a quart of pineapple whip. It brought me back to Maui. Tangy & a touch tart. Yum.
The worker was fast and capable. She calmly juggled a family of 5 who’s kids changed their minds 4 times, 3 cars in the drive thru, warm pretzel orders & our 4 item orders single-handly. She hustled.
Try it. I bet youll love it too.
… moreSoooo many choices! It reminded me of the much missed Ritas in Ohio.
I got POG and my daughter picked the same but added the creamy custard. Tigers Blood for my sister.
Im gonna say it, Super fruity, smooth & refreshing! We also got a quart of pineapple whip. It brought me back to Maui. Tangy & a touch tart. Yum.
The worker was fast and capable. She calmly juggled a family of 5 who’s kids changed their minds 4 times, 3 cars in the drive thru, warm pretzel orders & our 4 item orders single-handly. She hustled.
Try it. I bet youll love it too.
AMA
This place blew me away. I had the coconut cream frost bite (I enjoyed it so much I forgot to snap a quick pic) and it brought me back to hot summer days in Brooklyn. My husband got the Haleakala Sunrise (mango, orange, peach) “cold fushion” (ice sandwiched in between custard). That was amazing as well! Staff is super friendly too, plenty of inside seating. I went back and tried the coconut cream cold fushion and it was perfection.
… moreLance Olson
I got 3 things here. Vanilla custard with oreo pieces, tigers blood Italian ice and ko a sunset Italian ice. Nice staff, clean and the custard is the best I’ve had in Idaho.
… moreDavid Nieboer
I’m ecstatic that we stopped here. The atmosphere, the people, and the desserts are so wonderful. You can tell that care goes into the creations here. Surprisingly, for how much you get and the quality, the prices are very reasonable. We come regularly now and look forward to our visits. Come see for yourself!
… moreTim
We’ve heard about this place for a while but living out in Star we hadn’t made it over till today. It was definitely worth the drive. The churro sundae was delicious and the kids loved the Italian ice with the custard. We’ll be back here again soon.
… moreLeeAnn
GET OUT this place is so great! I’ve been wanting to stop in for SO LONG as I drive passed it on my way to & from the office! FINALLY I was like we are GOING!
I love the later evening hours! Open til 10pm during the week. I am a late dessert kind of human. The girls that were working at the counter were friendly and explained their products. Obviously, I had to try the Olympic Themed dessert! It was truly amazing. I’ve never had anything quite like it. Layers of their amazingly silky custard with layers of their italian ice (kind of like an icey/slushy baby). and WOW. I can’t wait to come back and try more combos.
There are a few tables outside, but it’s on state street so not super enticing, but there is TONS of seating inside! There is a drive thru as well for those who want to stay in their car! I will def. be back! GREAT JOB!
… moreI love the later evening hours! Open til 10pm during the week. I am a late dessert kind of human. The girls that were working at the counter were friendly and explained their products. Obviously, I had to try the Olympic Themed dessert! It was truly amazing. I’ve never had anything quite like it. Layers of their amazingly silky custard with layers of their italian ice (kind of like an icey/slushy baby). and WOW. I can’t wait to come back and try more combos.
There are a few tables outside, but it’s on state street so not super enticing, but there is TONS of seating inside! There is a drive thru as well for those who want to stay in their car! I will def. be back! GREAT JOB!