There is no better way to celebrate the end of summer while simultaneously welcoming in the start of a new school year than by going out for a sweet treat with the family. We are lucky to live in the Treasure Valley for so many reasons, chief among which is the absolute embarrassment of riches we have in the valley when it comes to sweet shops. From the farmland of Caldwell to the busy streets of downtown Boise, we have many ice cream shops and bakeries to choose from that will rival if not outright top what other states have to offer. We Idahoans take our desserts seriously and we’re not one to lose out to neighbors in the Pacific Northwest. Without further ado, here are some fantastic spots you and the family can enjoy while celebrating the end of summer and kicking off the school year on a strong note.
It doesn’t get more top shelf than this. When it comes to creating hand-crafted delicacies using natural, high quality ingredients, The STIL is second to none. This is truly a four quadrant sweet shop: there’s something here for everyone! All of their ice cream concoctions are made with the best, local ingredients wherever possible and they have everything from your traditional chocolate and vanilla to more exotic and adventurous twists like brownie batter, berries and lavender, or for those of you seeking truly outrageous and one of a kind ice cream, they have several booze infused creations.
Goody’s really lives up to their name. They are a good place to go to get some traditional old-fashioned ice cream shoppe treats. They have a wide range of ice cream flavors, of course, but their real claim to fame is from their hand made chocolates and their out of this world housemade waffle cones. You will want to get several of each! And the smell of freshly made waffle cone batter is hard to beat.
Stella’s may not have an ice cream flavor named “desire” but they have a ton of treats that will have you screaming from the rooftops! They use locally sourced fresh ingredients and use them in their handcrafted ice cream combinations. Get yourself a scoop or two of their decadent “all nighter” flavor which combines chocolate and coffee or try their more off the wall flavor “Blue Moon” which is a little tangy, a little sweet, and totally unforgettable.
Founded by the daughter of an honest to goodness Austrian pastry chef, Lizzy’s combines exceptional coffee roasts and blends with house-made pastries and sweet creations that will have you asking for a baker’s dozen more for the ride home. Beat the summer heat with their wide selection of iced coffees as well! Something there for the whole family.
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