Listed and first reviewed on: 09/24/12
Review by Tobi Rotimi.
This review is based on the Cold Stone V.I. location.
It’s for real! There is Cold Stone and Dominoes (they share a building) in Naija! I worked at a Cold Stone location in the States during my college years so you can imagine my excitement about this establishment! I’ve visited the V.I. location three times since they opened and I must say it’s pretty awesome.
The staff make you feel like you’re back in America. They sing and all, like regular Naija employees, and it can be quite annoying but their customer service is great. It’s not like other restaurants where employees just frown all through – these ones are actually very friendly and seem to like their jobs.
Pros – This location is very clean and offers good customer service. I was given free cake during one of my visits and I sure was a happy bunny leaving the building. They also allow you try samples of the available flavors before making a decision (as in the States). C-stone, as my friends and I like to call it, is also very affordable with ice-cream sizes (Like it, Love it, Gotta have it) selling at 400, 600, and 800 naira respectively. They also have all the flavors I remember we had at our C-stone location in America. Plus, you can enjoy their signature ice creams or create your own as they have all the toppings including yellow cake, strawberries, brownies, cookie crust, fudge, caramel, gummy bears, oreos, kitkat, etc. Additional mix-ins cost 50, 75 and 100 naira respectively for Like it, Love it and Gotta Have It. The best part is that is tastes exactly the same as it does in America!
Cons – Not enough parking and seating. There is additional seating outside though, and they seem to be creating more space upstairs.
Overall – The service at the V.I. location is quite good. Their employees are cheerful, respectful and seem to enjoy their job. From an ex-employee’s’ standpoint (and an avid C-Stone lover) this location is definitely up to par on delivering the Cold Stone experience.
C-Stone Cakes!
Waffles +Toppings
Below is my C-stone guilty pleasure; cheesecake ice-cream, gummy bears, whipped cream, strawberries, yellow cake and it cost 880 naira. And of course, it won’t be a Naija establishment without five alive, coke, fanta and sprite! 🙂
Nom nom nom
#loveit
I called this location today and they only have chocolate ice cream mmmmmmmm
I can't wait to try the cake batter for myself!
Cant stop thinking about that ice cream! Fantastic! Yummy!
Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!!!
Geez
I've gone there twice and i was so impressed with their service. They even started singing.lol but their ice cream is really good, rich, soft and creamy.I had to pick signature creations as i just couldn't make up my mind. Just hope their standard wouldn't drop. Nice place 8/10
It seems so but hopefully not. We'll watch and see how things go…
bye bye ice cream factory!!!!