One of my guilty pleasures is cereal, and definitely not the healthy kind. Give me the sugary…read morestuff! Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, Cap'n Crunch... you know exactly what I'm talking about. When I was in town last weekend, a friend told me about this place, and I immediately knew I had to check it out.
First, a quick warning: this area is BUSY. I'm talking no parking anywhere nearby, especially on a weekend. Any street parking that might be available during slower times was completely full. I drove around several times, got turned around more than once, and spent a good 15 minutes hunting for a spot. Part of me wanted to give up, but the bigger part of me knew I'd regret it if I did. Thankfully, I pulled into a lot that looked completely full and somehow found the very last space at the back. It was meant to be! After quickly paying for parking through the text-to-pay system (while keeping an eye on the parking attendant making his rounds with a ticket machine), I was finally on my way.
Now for the good stuff!
The walk to Wanna Spoon was totally worth it. The moment I walked in, I couldn't stop smiling. The space is colorful, fun, and incredibly inviting. I absolutely loved the cereal wall and couldn't wait to snap a photo in front of it. They also had some really cute merchandise, including shirts, cups, and spoons. After browsing for a bit, I ended up buying a shirt because it was just too cute to pass up.
When it was time to order, I went with the Rainbow Shake made with vanilla ice cream. Honestly, there were so many flavor combinations that sounded amazing, but this was the one I knew I had to try.
The menu is such a fun concept. You can keep it simple with a bowl of cereal, go for ice cream loaded with cereal toppings, or order one of their creative shakes. What a genius idea! The employees were friendly and worked quickly, and my shake was ready in no time.
Before leaving, I asked another customer to take a photo of me in front of the cereal wall, and it turned out adorable. Then I took my first sip of the shake, and wow... instant childhood nostalgia. Who knew cereal and ice cream could be such a perfect combination?
This place was fun, unique, and completely worth the parking struggle. Now I can't wait to recreate my own cereal shakes at home, and the next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely be stopping by for another sweet treat!