Delicious ice cream to top off a day hiking at the State Park. Schoony's is a great old fashioned…read moreice cream shop that's located right off the hiking path in Taylor Falls. Large selection of flavors and they serve up generous portions. I enjoyed this multi- faceted ice cream, the Pirates's Booty in a waffle cone. It was bomb! I got the ice cream right after hiking and it was sooooo good I finished it off right away...so sorry, no pictures! Takng off one star because they charge a surcharge of $2.00 if you pay by credit or debit card.....what the heck?

I went for ice cream. The store carries Kemp ice cream. The decor is old style malt shop. The…read moreshakes were tasty. Kids would enjoy the stop. Staff were helpful.

This was the perfect way to end our camping trip at William O'brian! A short drive from the camp…read moresite (less than 10 minutes) there is an adorable ice cream spot you need to try! There are plenty of signs, as this place is kind of tucked away. You will park on the street, but given the fact that this is a small town, parking is not an issue. Walk down and order at the window. They take cash and cards. There are so many options to choose from! From what I could tell, there was one dairy free option (raspberry lemon sorbet, very refreshing!) and they did have gluten free cones as a choice as well. There are a few areas for seating, but I would personally recommend taking a short trail to the left down to the river! There are a few little trails and a beautiful little creek! Very peaceful! All of the ice cream was delicious and the girls serving were super sweet! Note: This city has a siren (sounds like the severe weather siren) that goes off everyday at noon. They also use it to call for firefighters, since there is very little to no cell service in the area! Scared the heck out of us hahaha! Definitely worth going to check out!!

The cutest little ice cream shop in the heart of Marine on St Croix. What a cute little town to…read moreexplore on a lovely fall weekend. You order on the backside of the building / the one that faces the river. I was so excited to see they had a variety of gluten free cones...what a treat. I got the g free waffle cone and it was delish with the Caramel explosion ice cream. Yummm! My son ordered a scoop of chocolate with rainbow sprinkles. He loved it. The prices are reasonable and service was great. Lovely purple tables to sit at to enjoy your delectable treat! We'll definitely be back! Yummm!

The Tackle Box is a cute ice cream shop with dirty sodas, nestled within the Hallmarkish town of…read moreLindstrom. The staff was very friendly and greeted us right away. They had some fun ice cream flavors! We really enjoyed our waffle cone, waffle bowl, and dirty soda. It was good enough that my wife started eating before I got a picture! The prices were pretty comparable to other ice cream shops. We will definitely stop by when we're in the area!

Wow what a fun little ice cream shop! They had a large menu and served up Bridgman's and Kemp's ice…read morecream by the scoop. My husband and I got a flight of ice cream to share so we could try a few different flavors. It came with 6 very large scoops and 3 toppings! Great deal! The girls working were very friendly and helped us newbies with a smile! Loved our first visit!

A great stop for a Sunday afternoon ice cream fix. There are seats inside and very nice tables and…read morechairs for enjoying a cone outside. The folks dishing up the generous portions of ice cream were helpful, attentive, and quick in service. The ice cream is Cedar Crest and I found some extra delicious flavors here. We tried two flights - 10 scoops! Today our top unique flavors were Key Lime Pie, Blueberry Waffle Cone, Haystack, and Coconut Explosion. The Mint Chocolate Chip and Mackinac Island Fudge were delicious standards. I greatly enjoyed the distinct flavors amongst them all.

I was in the area. The decor is super cool. The coffee bar is in the back section. Even on a hot…read moreday they have hot chocolate and it was delicious. I'm glad they warned me of how hot it was. As I was drinking in the second section where you order food and ice cream and yogurt, I started chatting with a woman from Mpls. and she ordered a burger that looked very good. The croissants were in a plastic box so they appear to be store bought, not so much from a bakery, I'm guessing. The owners are very cool and the front section is surf board tables. It's a very cool town, I just never get over here.

So refreshing to see a creative place with a short but eclectic menu. Walk in and for the coffee…read morebar walk back, way back. The old building has different sections and evidently the front area with the yogurt dishes is served toward the front. There is a cozy spot in the back with stools and tables. Note the coffee roasters as they actually roast their own beans. The coffee was a teetering between a medium and dark roast, leaning medium. They have a short menu and will adjust the croissant sandwich to your likes. The food has a homemade feel. They are only open three days a week, (Fri-Sun) with no plans to expand.

This is an adorable little bubble tea shop! The staff is always incredibly kind, even when I bring…read morein a boatload of kids! They patiently answer questions and happily take payments made in piggy bank coins! The drinks are made with fresh fruit puree and the mochi donuts are so tasty!

They have a self order station or you can order at the counter. Pricing is comparable to other boba…read moretea places in Minneapolis. They offer mochi donuts and mochi ice cream but when we stop in they were out of mochi donuts. Only one stay person working and the place is only big enough for able 10 people to stand comfortably inside. They have a cute diarama of a bubble tea shop as decor. Very cute. I ordered the strawberry milk tea with lychee toppings with 50% less sugar but it was still super sweet. It was either 50% or 0% sugar. Staff person was friendly and they have a lunch card but 9 drinks get one free, we were short by 1 drink. Lol.

Here is a newer must stop on the popular St Croix Trail (95) between Taylor's Falls and Scandia…read more Located just south of the Franconia Sculpture Park. We have enjoyed the unique flavors of ice cream in cones, cups, pints and etc... With plenty of outdoor seating. They also have many gifts and items such as honey, maple syrup and more. Great place to stop.

First time in Lindstrom, and was with a group that was excited to meet up for coffee at Lindstrom…read morebakery! Street parking available on this quaint, small downtown main drag. The interior is fairly basic, although it is clean and tidy. With plenty of natural light, wooden accents, and vaguely Scandanavian decor, it's a lovely spot to meet up with small groups. They also have a few patio tables. The staff were friendly and helpful during our visit. The offerings range from traditional swedish and Scandanavian desserts to more American donuts. If you're into something sweet, there's likely something for you here. I was missing a savory pastry option, which was what I was craving! I didn't indulge in any coffee during this visit! The Cinnamon Bun was delicious!

Ope! Can you have a fun adventure exploring a different city day without going far? You betcha!…read more Embracing my Swedish/ Norwegian side checking out the lovely town ofLindström today. Well known as the town with the teapot water tower just north of Forest Lake. Along with a tasty lunch in Chisago. Places and things we checked out included lots of cute local shops and of course some sweet treats! @thelindstrombakery was worth the trip on its own We tried a variety of things and got some take home goodies. Swedish Almond Cookies (so. darn. good. Had to get some for later) ALL of their donuts were so fresh and light. Highly recommend getting yourself here for treats. Each item we tried was accompanied by slow chewing, serious glances and closed eyes of bliss. Uffdah what a fun day! Hoping everyone can find some Hygge in your days. Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish cultural concept focusing on comfort, togetherness, and cozy contentment. Key principles include cultivating warmth, enjoying simple pleasures, equality, and mindfulness. It helps reduce stress, improves well-being, and fosters social connection by embracing a slower, more intentional, and cozy lifestyle.