Dairy Queen used to be our family favorite. However, since moving to Northfield, The Blast is an…read moreice cream shop that is few and far between and rises above them all. It's a place hidden in the historic Downtown Northfield, right along the river in a "tunnel" that you have to be looking for to find. The seasonal workers (not open in the winter time) are always super friendly, and even when it's really busy (which is more often than not) you get your order rather quick. Now, you may wait 30 mins in line, and an additional 15 for your ice cream... however it's well worth the wait. Long story short, make sure you have time if you plan on going. I always mean to snag a good pic of the ice cream, but we're always so ready to eat I always forget. Enjoy the best ice cream in Northfield!!

The cookie dough is the showstopper! It's amazing. They do not have a public restroom, so just…read moresomething to be aware of. We always grab our ice cream and go walk the gorgeous river walk. I've tried so many things but my go-to is an Oreo & cookie dough flurry. Can't go wrong!

Great local ice cream shop that serves ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe! Service is friendly and…read morefast. Ice cream tastes fresh and is sooo thick and creamy. Scoop sizes are generous, and you can sample flavors before purchasing. Flavors are rotating and you can see the current flavors available on their facebook page. It's super clean inside, and there's seating inside along with two tables outside on the side of the building. There is a large parking lot with plenty of parking available. You can also buy pints of ice cream to go.

Nice family run ice cream parlor…read more I bring my kids all the time, it's priced reasonably and we end up walking around downtown Farmington after we get our ice cream. I go with vanilla and my kids go with the Superman flavor. Highly recommend a stop with your family. It's in the lot with the Post Office, not directly in downtown Farmington anymore.

Their limited time creations are so fun to follow along with and enjoy, like pumpkin spice and…read morebutter ice cream. They are also one of the few places around that have flavor burst ice cream which is a must try. So nice that they're year round, too. The gazebo seating did rip my pants as it's very splintery so I'd be careful of that, though.

Adventured here after seeing a movie in the area. I like checking out local ice cream shops as they…read moretend to have more unique offerings. This is a walk up establishment. They have 2 windows. One to order, one to pick up. It was a warmer day so it pretty consistent w/ customers lining up. I seen that they have a strawberry soft serve, I mostly got it because it's pink ice cream, lol. I ended up getting it in a chocolate dipped cone. Ice cream was pretty good. Soft serve usually is. Just melts so fast and creates a sticky mess. Prices were the same as everywhere else but I feel like $7+ for soft serve ice cream is spendy but market price I guess. I did see a sign that they don't replace fallen ice cream which is understandable. They have a few seating options outside as well as there's a ton of city benches in the area. They also have a little play area for smaller kids which is nice. I'm not in this area much and I'm sure they close for the colder months but I'd probably check them out again if I'm out that way.

Fluffy, creamy, not overly sweet and oh so delicious. Purchased the mini bundle. They were all…read moregood. Looking forward to picking up an Apple Caramel Crisp for Thanksgiving.

A few weeks ago, I walked by this Lindt Chocolates store at Eagan Outlet Mall. It had a window…read moredisplay of bears. Without much thought, I walked in. I was immediately offered a gingerbread chocolate as a free sample. I thanked the woman and continued to browse as I savoured it. Another woman came up to me and offered a sample. "Do you normally give out more than one sample?" I asked her. "No. Did you get one?" she asked me. "Yes, which would explain my answer," I replied. "Oh, I didn't know," she replied. I knocked off a star in my rating for a lack of communication between staff members handling samples. If I weren't so honest, I would have inhaled two gingerbread chocolates. Not horrible, but it wouldn't sit well with me. At the rate that they are going at, they could slowly lose their inventory with dishonest moochers. They need to give the impression that they know what they are doing. I was so happy to see no-sugar-added chocolates. I bought a few of them to taste-test. They were yummy. They were also sold by weight, so it can add up if you feel like getting a pound of chocolates. I went to pay for my items. I didn't know that Lindt has a rewards program, so I signed up for it. I used a credit card to pay for my purchase. Done! Even though a bought a small bag of chocolates, I brought some of them back to Markham. Still yummy. Still deadly. No complaints here. If I am craving chocolate, it's worth dropping by this Lindt store. If you feel like getting more than one free sample, I'm sure that you can get away with it! (468)

This shop is proof that samples really do equal sales. Upon entry, you are offered a choice between…read more2 flavor options- usually a staple, like the original or a seasonal, like the snickerdoodle. I opted for the snickerdoodle this round, then purchased a bulk bag at regular price. A proud moment when I didn't get talked into the upsale for the discounts! Even if you don't plan to buy, swing in and have a sample and a look. It smells great!

My wife and I stopped by Tropical Sno for the first time, and I can honestly say I understand why…read morethere was such a long line. There were about six cars in front of us and another ten behind us, but the wait wasn't bad at all because they kept things moving. The woman working the window, who I believe may have been the owner, was incredibly friendly. She thanked everyone for being patient, smiled the whole time, and made us feel like she truly appreciated our business. Good customer service like that sticks with me. I ordered the Strawberry and Hawaiian Blue shaved ice, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The flavors were bold, the ice was soft, and it was the perfect treat on a warm day. This was our first visit, but it definitely won't be our last. We even got a punch card, so we'll be making plenty more trips back. If you don't mind waiting a few minutes for something that's worth it, I'd definitely recommend giving Tropical Sno a try.

Service was beyond amazing!! We got in the drive through land and although it was long it moved at…read morea decent pace. The worker let us know how much they appreciated our patience. The building is super cute Star of the show is the shaved ice! So soft and just perfect!! 100% we will be going again soon!!

I wanted to love this boba place for their convenient location and sugarcane selection but when I…read morewent they didn't even have sugarcane! The frozen ice was a disappointment too, it was in a big cup so kinda hard to scoop up. The chunks of ice were large so it wasn't really "shaved" They even ran out of flavors we wanted so we had to choose something else. The flavors were very artificial tasting and too sweet. Mango smoothie was basic, good but nothing special. Expensive for what we got. Limited seating. Space is pretty small. They had some claw machines to play. I only saw one employee there working when we went. She didn't want us to use the kiosk to order so she took our order instead.

One of the few places around where you can get freshly pressed sugarcane juice! The Kumquat…read moreSugarcane juice is my favorite -- the kumquat helps cut the sweetness a bit and the acidity helps balance out the drink. The Tiger Sugar Fresh Milk has good flavor and the pearls have a nice chew to them, but the pearls taste a little bland. Service is friendly and drink quality is consistent. There is some seating inside, along with mini claw machines. There is a large parking lot with plenty of parking available.

We stopped into CakeWalk just five minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been more…read morewelcoming. They were happy to let us take our time browsing and choosing a few treats, which we really appreciated. We picked out three different cupcake flavors, and every one of them was beautiful and delicious. My personal favorite was the Dark Knight cupcake--rich and decadent. If you're in Northfield and have a sweet tooth, be sure to check out this cute little bakery. It's definitely worth a stop!

Cakewalk is all about unique desserts and creative cake offerings. I came for the cake, but I also…read moreended up trying my first dirty soda here; a delightful mix of soda, watermelon and pineapple juices, and sweet cream. It paired perfectly with the incredible carrot cheesecake cupcake I ordered. If cake isn't your go-to, they offer cookies and plenty of other treats as well. There's ample seating inside and a bench outside for enjoying your sweets on a nice day. Stay for a bit and treat yourself to something delicious.