There’s no shortage of delicious places to stop for a sweet treat in Rochester, Minnesota. Whether dropping by for a celebratory cone after a little league game, date night, or after-school outing, this city has you covered. Grab your friends, jump in your Kia from Tom Kadlec Kia, and find your new favorite go-to chill zone or yummy treat to drive around town and munch on from the list our team has specially curated just for you.
Flapdoodles Ice Cream
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If you’re looking for a place where a regular ice cream shop meets just the right amount of quirky, fun, Flapdoodles Ice Cream has you covered. Their whimsical lettering sign covered in pink makes it inviting to come inside, where you won’t have a shortage of homemade options. Take some ice cream to go in a pint or quart-size container to enjoy later while watching your favorite movie or grab a slice of some ice cream cake or pie to satisfy your sweet tooth. While waiting in line, look at the comical sayings framed on the wall.
The shop has two locations, making it easier to grab a treat wherever you are in the city. The owners make the ice cream in the shop, which means it’s sure to be fresh whenever you drop in for a bite. While the shop is closed on Mondays, line up in the drive-through with your Kia from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Better yet, book their ice cream truck for your next event, and it’s sure to be a sundae fun day. You can use the scheduler on their website to pick the day to reserve the truck.
Location: 3525 22nd Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901 and 1710 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester, MN 55904
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday
La Michoacana Purepecha
La Michoacana Purepecha is a small business ice cream store on a mission to support indigenous communities while serving you exquisite, authentic Mexican frozen dessert. They’re also on a mission to help the Latino community of Minnesota with their academic goals with various programs they take part in, such as the Passport Program. Your student can participate in this program by coming into the store with their report card to receive their passports. The passport allows them to earn stickers and one free kid-sized cone per each report card period.
The shop has several items for you to try, including popsicles, yogurts, and aguas frescas. If you’re looking for something savory to pair with your sweet treat, you can also get dorilocos and chicharrones. Their menu items focus on providing fresh fruits, water-based refreshments, and rich cream flavors. You’re sure to find something you’ll fall in love with and return to over and over to bring your friends and family members to try something new.
Location: 28 9th St. SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday
Chocolaterie Stam
Being a chocolate connoisseur is a difficult task, but someone has to do it, and Chocolaterie Stam is the chocolate lover’s dream. The store is family-owned and specializes in European chocolate. Online, the store has bountiful delectable treats you can send as a gift or purchase to indulge in yourself. Located in the Galleria at University Square, the shop offers the same treats online but with an added ice cream bar filled with flavors, like chocolate chip biscotti, amaretto, chocolate peanut butter, crème brûlée, and plenty more.
If you’re thinking about heading on a road trip and missing your chocolate fix, the shop has several stores in the surrounding Midwest states and Colorado. You can also order your sweets online and drive to the mall to pick them up on your way to an event or head back home and enjoy them.
Location: 111 Broadway Ave. S #208, Rochester, MN 55904
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday
Café Aquí
At Café Aquí, you can find several scrumptious treats or drinks to try while you relax into your day or unwind from your busy schedule. Although a coffee shop, they have options for non-coffee drinkers. They offer rich ice creams, milkshakes, and malts from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. To pair with your coffees or palatable desserts, try their flavors from South America, like their Argentinian empanadas and Brazil’s favorite cheese bread snack. You can also check out their website to find events you can attend, such as listening to live music to appreciate while you sip and snack.
Location: 1811 2nd St. SW Suite B, Rochester, MN 55902
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Hot Chip Burger Bar
While known for its burgers and vegan options, the Hot Chip Burger Bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic milkshakes. On the menu, they indicate which options are vegan and gluten-free, making it helpful for whatever your dietary needs are in your life. You can enjoy a variety of cereal and candy bar shakes, like Berry Cap’n Crunch milkshake, Nutterbutter milkshake, Nutella milkshake, Oreo cookie milkshake, and so many others to try out.
If you’re searching to infuse the sweet treat with alcohol, they just added boozy shakes with vegan and non-vegan options, and it tastes like the orange creamsicle of your childhood but with alcohol. So, grab a burger and a milkshake on the weekend with some friends or family members to catch up over a meal.
Location: 1190 16th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Hours: 12 p.m to 9 p.m Monday through Sunday
Did we leave out your favorite frozen treat spot? Let us know if we did, and we’ll be sure to add it to our list. While we wait to hear about your sweet thoughts, come see us at Tom Kadlec Kia in Rochester to check out our inventory or get a service for your Kia today.
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