The restaurant world in Minneapolis has quickly expanded over the last few years but one area that is commonly overlooked are all the establishments in the Twin Cities serving sweets and desserts. This is that list calling out a few of these locations to try out that will definitely be able to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth cravings.
1. Milkjam Creamery
Milkjam Creamery is not just delicious, the food is also more beautiful than any food has a right to be. The ice cream and desserts at Milkjam Creamery are commonly found throughout many highlights and is definitely Instagram worthy. The ice cream flavors here are all colorful and vibrant and for those really looking to go over the top, the ice cream donut sandwich is the perfect concoction to salivate over. In addition to having great flavors like Cereal Killers, Milkjam also has a huge variety of toppings to toss on top of any shakes or scoops including toppings like straight honeycomb or rice krispies turned into caramels.
Milkjam Creamery can be found located at 2743 Lyndale Ave S.
2. Spoon and Stable.
Spoon and Stable is one of the reasons the legendary pastry chef, Diane Moua, is so well known throughout the city of Minneapolis. Each of the desserts created by chef Moua are not just an experience for the tastebuds but also a feast for the eyes. One of the signature details in many of the desserts at Spoon and Stable are the garnishes like edible flowers that really help to make each dessert at Spoon and Stable pop out.
Spoon and Stable can be found located at 211 N 1st St.
3. The Bachelor Farmer
The Bachelor Farmer is another great establishment that takes fresh and locally sourced ingredients and transforms them into the most delicious pastries. Some of the most popular items at The Bachelor Farmer are the croissants and the lingonberry lemon tart.
The Bachelor Farmer can be found located at 50 N 2nd Ave.
4. Minnesota Nice Cream
Minnesota Nice Cream is another favorite of many locals and is especially popular amongst the younger crowd due to their playful and over the top ice cream topping options. There is really no ice cream topping too extreme for Minnesota Nice Cream where they have choices ranging from sweet options like puppy chow or cheesecake bites to toppings on the more savory side like bacon. One of the most well known and popular options at this ice cream shop is the "Fun Cone" which is an explosion of bright colors including toppings like mini doughnuts, gummy bears, cereal, and even edible sprinkles and glitter.
Minnesota Nice Cream can be found located at 807 Broadway St NE.
5. Alma
At Alma, the dessert menu takes advantage of the various seasons with a changing menu that utilizes the seasonal ingredients to their fullest potentials. All of the desserts on the menu are great options but cover a huge span of food types and draw influences from regions all across the continents. Some of the options here include desserts like a caramel coffee pot du creme or the frozen mango lassi.
Alma can be found located at 528 University Ave SE.
6. Cafe Latte
While Cafe Latte is closer to St Paul, this shop is very well known for their fudge cake. This is also a great dessert spot to visit especially for those with gluten allergies as many of the options on the menu at Cafe Latte are completely gluten free. Many of the other cakes here are great options too such as the cheesecakes and the ever popular lemon torte.
Cafe Latte can be found located at 850 Grand Ave.