Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Saint Paul: 4:30 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
454 Snelling Avenue SouthSaint Paul, MN
About Nelson's Ice Cream
Nelson's Ice Cream is an ice cream shop you'll find at 454 Snelling Avenue South in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's part of our guide to 395 restaurants, cafes and bars in Saint Paul.
Nelson's Ice Cream is open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 454 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 3 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Nelson's Ice Cream’s weekday schedule with 6 other ice cream shops in Saint Paul. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, close to the local norm of 12:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 65. 100% of ice cream shops in Saint Paul open on Sundays, and Nelson's Ice Cream is one of them.
Compared with 6 other ice cream shops in Saint Paul that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in Minnesota
Based on 5 menus with 264 priced items from ice cream shops in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $8.50.
We don’t have Nelson's Ice Cream’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in Minnesota typically charge.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Nelson's Ice Cream there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 44 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (9), Bakeries & Desserts (7), Pizza (5), and Burgers & Fast Food (3).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is Cold Front, 0.5 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeSpyhouse Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsNashville Coop0.3 mi
- AmericanJoan's in the Park0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodSimplicitea0.4 mi
- Indian & South AsianIndian Kitchen0.4 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Nelson's Ice Cream's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Nelson's Ice Cream open on Sunday?
Yes, Nelson's Ice Cream is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Nelson's Ice Cream located?
Nelson's Ice Cream is located at 454 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN.
Does Nelson's Ice Cream offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Nelson's Ice Cream. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Nelson's Ice Cream open late?
Yes – Nelson's Ice Cream is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Nelson's Ice Cream?
There are 44 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Nelson's Ice Cream. Nearby options include Spyhouse Coffee (< 0.1 mi), Nashville Coop (0.3 mi), and Joan's in the Park (0.4 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Nelson's Ice Cream?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is Cold Front, 0.5 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in Minnesota cost?
Based on 5 menus with 264 priced items from ice cream shops in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $8.50.
Nearby places
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