This place felt like Willy Wonka opened a milkshake bar for the Instagram generation…read more We stopped by Black Rock Dessert while looking for ice cream and instead found milkshakes on steroids. We ordered the Dust Storm: a vanilla milkshake with chocolate bits, topped with a giant blondie skewered dramatically on top, plus whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle. The rim of the jar was coated in marshmallow dip and graham cracker crumbs because apparently subtlety has left the chat. Honestly, the presentation was on point and exactly the kind of milkshake kids dream about. Which is why we ordered it. My tween declared it "the best milkshake I've ever seen in my life," and honestly, that alone made it worth the stop on our mother-daughter trip. Taste-wise, it leaned very sweet for me and didn't have a ton of flavor depth beyond sugar overload. But clearly the goal here is maximal fun and aesthetic, and they absolutely nailed that. It's basically a photo op you can drink. The shop itself was surprisingly quiet when we visited in the evening--we had the whole place to ourselves--but there were games to play while waiting for our order (we pulled out Pick Up Sticks, which transported me straight back to my 90s childhood living room). The ladies at the counter were also incredibly kind and patient explaining the menu and flavors to us. If you're looking for an over-the-top dessert experience your kids will talk about for days, this is your place.

I am a bit torn on Black Rock, but it's a great dessert spot nonetheless…read more Stopped in at Black Rock Dessert on a Thursday evening. Just one lone employee was running the place. In my opinion, it wasn't enough. There was a steady flow of people, and she couldn't keep up with orders and customer service. We opted for two small scoops of ice cream for the kids: chocolate and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. We also ordered the sizzling blonde brownie sundae. It was about $20 for three items. The ice cream was very good, especially the Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Very unique flavor and great texture. The blondie was a bit of a letdown. First, the blondie was not "sizzling". It wasn't even really warm. Only placed in a waffle iron for a few seconds. Second, it seemed very dry and crumbly, maybe even overbaked. I thought the ideas at Black Rock are fun, and I think trying one of their milkshakes should be my next visit. However, there are a lot of great ice cream spots in Reno. For just ice cream, I think there is some heavy competition.

I have so many great things to say about Honey Treat Yogurt! I was able to try a few of the flavors…read morethey offered along with their overnight oats, and everything was amazing. The yogurt was delicious and had strong natural flavors, and you can tell it's high quality. To add, the service was wonderful. I came with a group of friends as they were closing and we were never made to feel like we were an inconvenience. The man staffing was so patient with us and answered all of our questions, and he put so much care into our orders. You could tell that he was truly invested in the business and the customer experience. This is a wonderful business to support!

After my disappointing lunch I decided to come here and try a Strawberry Banana smoothie. It was…read moregood. It's hard to mess up a smoothie from my experience, so I got what I expected The price of the smoothie was average enough at $8.25. Definitely not cheap, especially since it's not a very big cup, but it's not terribly expensive. So it's reasonable enough. Not bad, Nothing really stands out, either positive or negative. Perfectly acceptable and tasty smoothie. I'd probably get a smoothie from here again if I'm in the area.

I went to Kuma for lunch and wanted to enjoy a sweet treat after. I got their chocolate ice cream,…read morei think it was maybe called dangerously chocolate or something. Let me first start by telling you, I am not a chocolate ice cream person, I usually go for vanilla or butter pecan or pistachio, but this chocolate ice cream lured me in. The ice cream was so creamy and no artificial chocolate taste, it was rich and absolutely delicious!! The lady serving me was so sweet and kind. I really enjoyed my visit! I also got a vanilla mint tea and would love to know where they get it from because it was delightful! Will be back for more ice cream when im on that side of town!

You guys!!!! Take the detour from HWY 80 and get yourself a crazy delicious ice cream!!…read more I was traveling from TN to CA and a cool app (Roadtripper) recommended this shop. So glad we went "off trail" to get here. They had the most amazing flavors available and we could have tasted every single one if we wanted. I made up my mind by number three: horchata and deep chocolate. The service was so friendly. The ice cream maker was there today and walked us through her great flavor ideas. The atmosphere is a typical little cafe and ice cream shop. Hurry up and get yourself some great ice cream!

I love trying all the Reno food week features but this one especially caught my eye. I love…read moreanything black sesame and caramel, and this was a very good combination of the two. the employee working there said she hadn't made one yet, so we would be her guinea pigs and she did a great job. The black sesame was intense, but super flavorful so if you like black sesame, I'd recommend!

gave up after waiting 30 minutes with only 7 people ahead of me. only 2 kids working on a wed…read more night during concert series.

YELP REVIEW PROMPT…read more Checked on Yelp for a dessert spot that I haven't tried before. Sierra Nevada Creamery and Bakery was a quick four minute walk from our lunch spot so we thought why not! It's located right next to the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts and has a very small parking area. There are restaurants on either side so there is also street parking. It was a warm day so I decided on a double scoop in a cup, one pistachio and one sea salt caramel. The double scoop was huge, definitely no skimping and only $10. There was one person ahead of us and then tons of people piled in after we did so we got there at a really good time! There was only employee working (I think he may have been the owner). I felt so bad because it was just him and he had a line almost out the door but if he was stressed he did not show it. He was friendly and so professional. The inside is pretty small but there some places to sit and if the inside is full the grass area right outside isn't a bad place to enjoy your treats. I would recommend for sure and I definitely want to go back and try a chocolate chip cookie. Things to note: Read his story on the ice cream menu. I enjoyed it and that is what makes me want to return to try the chocolate chip cookie.

We stopped in to Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery for a little afternoon treat after a nearby…read moreshow. I was surprised to see this place as I've driven by this strip of businesses many times and never noticed this particular spot. They offer homemade treats, but mostly ice cream. They have an almost unmatched selection of non-dairy ice creams and sorbets. A nice surprise. The gentleman helping us was very nice and gave us a full rundown of how they make everything in house. He offered samples and suggestions. I sampled the flavor of the week, Lavender Honey Matcha, and the coconut cream coffee. My kids decided on the mango sorbet and the classic strawberry. Everything was delicious. The coconut cream ice cream had great flavor and texture given that it was non dairy. My wife and I decided on the matcha flavor of the week. It was very refreshing. The strawberry had real chunks of strawberry which is always a treat. My biggest critique is the texture of the ice cream. This stuff seemed very crumbly. I prefer a much more "chewy" or "sticky" ice cream if that makes sense. This stuff was more "dry" and less "creamy". There are some other local shops in the area that make great ice cream exactly how I like it, which is the only reason for 4 stars. I'm not sure this would be my top place for ice cream again. The smallest "one scoop" size is actually nearly two full scoops. Could be a good thing for some, but a kids scoop is always appreciated for my toddlers, especially a a slightly discounted price. That is not an option here. There are a few small tables inside to enjoy your treats and lots of to-go options which is always nice. The place was clean and well decorated. It was steadily busy while we visited, indicating that this place is likely here to stay. Overall, worth stopping in if you're in the area. The flavors are unique and tasty and the non-dairy selection is fantastic.

Sugar why must you close?! Literally the best ice cream and of course custom cones in Reno! Im not…read morereally sure how I am going to live without another one of your strawberry shortcake cake cones. Im really hoping for a miracle that you change your mind about closing.

I recently took my 3-year-old on an outing to check out Sugar Blvd Ice Cream Shop. The space is…read morehard to miss! The interior is completely pink and very fun. They also sell soaps and bath products shaped like realistic desserts, which I love and thought were such a cute touch. My daughter chose the pink strawberry ice cream with the pink strawberry cone. The flavor was great. It tasted fresh with real pieces of strawberry throughout and nothing artificial-tasting. I also liked that the cone itself had strawberry flavor woven into it rather than just being dyed pink or coated in toppings. I originally planned to get a second flavor to try, but the single scoop cone was over $10 so we decided to just share. We also came after seeing an Instagram post about their seasonal Lucky Charms cone and thought it included the ice cream shown in the photo, but it turned out to just be the cone. The advertising appeared to be made with AI and, for that reason, was a bit misleading when it came to representation of the ice cream available. Parking was probably the biggest challenge. The lot is very small and with the one-way directions in the lot, and around the block, it took a bit to find a spot. Inside there are only a few seats. There were four stools at a counter, and with another family there we ended up sharing a single bar stool. The bright interior makes it a place you want to hang out, but the limited seating makes that tricky. Still, the ice cream itself was very good and it was a fun outing with my daughter.

Not an ice cream parlor. Just chocolates. The chocolates…read morewere tasty. Parking was ok. Big lot.

Chill store with lots of variety. Workers were nice and helpful. Very good tasting sweetsread more

Tried them at fest and loved the sesame so much I bought a pint and the Nevada gold. The Nevada…read moregold was sooo good! Really liked they did not add preservatives or additives.

Went to the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and the Frost Giant ice cream truck was there. They were…read moreso friendly and explained all of their flavors to us! We ended up getting the vanilla (made of REAL vanilla beans) and the Aztec chocolate (which had a pretty intense kick of spice). Both were amazing and we can't wait to try other flavors in the future. Just be warned that they don't do cones at the truck - the scoops come in little plastic cups.