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.

Did someone say Swig dupe? Last year, I did a trip to Salt Lake City and got to try Swig. I love…read moresoda, so I loved Swig. When I heard about this place, I knew I had to try it out. They have such a large menu. It can be a bit overwhelming, but so many good ones to come back and try. I ordered the Berry Mai Tai, sooooo good! Def need to go back!

Every time I go here I think... The cookies are better than crumbl I don't know why I keep going…read morethere lol Our family also loves that they serve milkshakes and Italian sodas they definitely have a lot more variety!

I have ordered from her several times. Each time she is quick to respond, is open to my design…read moreideas, and offers suggestions on flavors and extras to give them flare. Now, the price is a bit steep, however, once you taste them you will understand why. Never have I ever had such amazing cupcakes! I am a lifetime customer!

Buttercream Bliss Gourmet Cupcakes completely exceeded expectations. I ordered the red velvet and…read morethe peanut butter cup gluten free cupcakes, and they were absolutely delicious. Incredibly flavorful, perfectly moist, and honestly some of the best gluten free cupcakes I've ever had. It's rare to find gluten free cake that people can't immediately identify as gluten free, but these were a total hit. Everyone raved about them. Thank you for such amazing cupcakes!

If you're a sweet tooth like me, C's Mad Batter Cakery is a MUST try!…read more I've been supporting this local business for years, this pastry chef actually made my baby shower cake years ago when she was still working from home, and she has never let me down! Every item made at C's is so delicately done, you can immediately tell how much time, love and effort was put into every single recipe as soon as you take your first bite! From beginning to end, you will receive a quality experience at C's. In addition, the ambiance of this place is so warm, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It feels like a spring afternoon in Paris! From fruit pastries, cinnamon rolls, and custom cakes, there are so many options that will make it hard to choose from and will more than likely leave you wanting more. I've seen the viral fruit pastries all over social media and safe to say C definitely has her recipe down. The raspberry pastry was a perfect blend of sweet and tart while the cupcakes were rich in flavor while also being a perfect balance of sweet, soft and perfectly portioned icing. When it comes to supporting local business, C's Mad Batter Cakery, is a staple on my list.

Need an excuse to fulfill the need to feed your sweet tooth?…read moreFirst time to visit C's Mad Batter Cakery, and it won't be the last. Dropping in late in the day I was worried that most of the 'goodies' would be sold out. Not at all the case. They keep the displays stocked all day. We were greeted by a friendly staff member that was able to answer all our questions. The owner (Steve) popped out of the back and gave us some info on the development of the business which is a good story in itself. The premade cakes looked wonderful, but they specialize in custom cakes (and cupcakes too) The pictures tell a story, but the attention to detail and flavors is why you should check them out too.

Is this place really closed !? Saw it ain't so. The information on here and Google is conflicting…read more I remember getting my birthday cake here and it was the most reasonable. It was beautiful work. The last time I was here didn't seem that long ago. With a mm other and daughter duo. Super sweet. I am sad to see this this spot go. I remember they had one location then two then five. It was really taking off. Then back down to two and I am not sure if this is the end of the road for them. I hope someone wonderful keeps it going. Other than that I will hold on to memories.

I stopped in the other night while the family was a few doors down. I had a craving for their…read moreReese's peanut butter cake, and I hadn't had any since my pregnancy with my youngest. I was super bummed they didn't have any, but we did settle for their peanut butter chocolate marble cake. I'm a personal sucker for lemon anything, so their lemon blueberry was a no-brainer. We had to take a red velvet cake bomb home as well. It's a big "cake pop" coated in chocolate ganache. It was my personal favorite! This cute little shop hasn't changed since the last time I set foot in there. The older lady working in the evening was a doll. She was friendly and patiently answered all of my questions. The frosting wasn't overly sweet, but our cake slices were on the dry side. I wish at about $9 a slice they were dated, so as a consumer, I knew when it was baked. The cake bomb is the way to go if you want dry cake or wash it down with a glass of milk. *They do a stamp card here, so ask for yours when you check out.* With their prices creeping up, I'll have to rethink my next visit to buy a dry slice of cake.

omg today i went to paletria del angel and they the most amazing paletas on the planet and dont…read moreeven get me started t the churros because they were so delicious and with the vanilla ice cream scoop on top they were amazing. And the Gansito paletia is sooooooooo good this is for sure the best palteria in reno and the service was 10 out of 10 super nice will definitely be recommend to all my friends and family. If I was able to give it more than five stars I most definitely would. thank you paletria del angel.

My family's favorite local paleteria. Tonight I picked up some Antojitos for our movie night at…read morehome. An order of Chorreados: (nachos, cheese, esquite, pickled cueritos, diced cucumber, Japanese peanuts, Mexican cheese, and hot sauce and jalapeños), esquimal (chocolate dipped) piloncillo and topped off with pecans, Ferrero rocher and quince paleta, chocolate dipped mazapan and a scoop of cookie monster. Service is great here. The regular employees know us and our order preferences. It was packed for a Sunday evening and I'm glad we got there before closing, but we were taken care of immediately after entering the store. Do try their new piloncillo filled paleta if you're a caramel lover like myself. Ask to have it dipped in chocolate and pecans. Omg, you'll thank me later. It was amazing and this paleta hit different. Thank you for our movie night treats! We'll see you again soon or on our next cheat day or movie night.

The food in their dessert tray is so yummy! Service is always on point, the girls are always…read morefriendly and staff is always polite and happy! Ambiance is geared towards those Korean boy bands so if you are a groupy of those boy bands this place will be heaven for you! Their drinks are the best in town!

Been coming here for a minute and it always hits. We got the halo-halo snow and oreo special snow…read morethis time, both were hella good and not too sweet, which I like. Service was quick, workers were cool, and the spot was clean inside. Chill ambiance too, good place to just hang out for a bit and satisfy the sweet craving. Definitely one of my go-to boba spots in Sparks!

Late-night ice cream runs are always a treat and my visit to La Michoacána this past Tuesday night…read moredid not disappoint! I stopped by right before closing and even though it was quiet the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I'm no stranger to this chain (usually visit locations in LA) but this particular spot absolutely lived up to expectations. The store was clean, bright, and colorful, with a variety of options to choose from. I picked up a mix of ice cream pops (banana, jamaica, strawberry, arroz con leche, and rompope). Every single one was delicious! I grabbed a few more flavors too, but those stood out as my favorites so far. To top it off, I tried the agua de jamaica, which was perfectly balanced refreshing and not overly sweet. Overall this location delivered exactly what I love about La Michoacána: great flavors, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area even if it's late they'll still treat you right!

This place is so cute and colorful. I would love to host a get together here. It has alot of…read moreseating inside. Plenty of parking cable in this shopping complex. I got to practice some Spanish today. I was helped by Gabby and MaryAnn. My order was similar to an ice cream float. Instead of soda they used agua frescas. It definatly hit the spot for a sweet tooth treat.

First.. the churros here are delicious…read more.. Brought daughter back here, she decided to order the Captain Crunch shake for $11 and it tasted like water.. the whipped cream was even pretty bland. For the size and the price I would expect a PHENOMENAL shake, not something bland and flavorless. Now we know to stick to the piping hot fresh fried churros!!

Kind of an overpriced sundae IMO. Oreo cookie, 2 churros, 1 scoop of ice cream and chocolate…read moredrizzle. It was ok. Nice treat pre concert. Service is ok - you get a text when ready. Average food court experience and food court ambiance.

I discovered this cute little dessert food truck advertising Dubai chocolate covered strawberries…read moreand I had to see what the hype was about. The lines are crazy since they took to social media. Order in person and take a buzzard and stick close; wait times can vary. I recommend getting there after opening to ensure you're not waiting too long for your cup. They offer dessert mini pancakes and crepes. Quality ingredients, I just wish my cup had more of an even mixup of the pistachio to chocolate ratio. Everything else was delicious and well worth the hype. The cups are a bit spendy $18/ cup, but nowadays what isn't?! This truck can be found parked next to the grocery outlet on the weekends Friday and Saturday 6:30-10:30 p.m. and Sundays 6:30-10 p.m. They prefer cash, apple pay and zelle, but they do also accept cards. Support local and check them out for your next sweet tooth craving. Don't forget they offer a limited selection of drinks and strawberries and cream cups. (A personal weakness).

The service was okay I got the strawberries with cream cheesecake, but server forgot the cheesecake…read moreand whole point in it costed more for the cheesecake then for the strawberries and cream as well my friend got a drink and it was literally just a Red Bull with food flavoring, and glitter. And it just costed way too much for something so bland. Ps they block anyone who says their opinion on their comments on instagram very immature.