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You might not think of sunny, humid days when you think of Minnesota, but summers in the Land of 10,000 Lakes can get just as unbearably hot and stuffy as they get further south. Fortunately, the cure for a humid day is the same in the north Midwest as it is elsewhere: find some shade, sit in a stiff breeze, and cool off by eating some tasty ice cream. You’ll find all the usual brands in town like Dairy Queen and Coldstone Creamery, but if you want a truly unique ice cream cone you should try one of these locations.
Flapdoodles Ice Cream
The founder of Flapdoodles named his ice cream store after the rather whimsical name his father gave to his boat back in Alaska. Flapdoodles currently has two locations, one on the frontage road across the highway from the Target plaza and one on South Broadway just past 16th Street. They also operate a food truck in downtown Rochester during the summer. Flapdoodles gives their ice cream a sailing-inspired twist by servicing sundaes with cones (sails) sitting on top, but you can also order plain sundaes, cones, pints of ice cream, and milk shakes.
The Local Pizzeria
You’ll have to drive north out of Rochester along Broadway (and eventually Highway 63) for about 20 miles to find the Local Pizzeria of Zumbro Falls. Once you get there you take a left onto Main Street and you can’t miss it. The Local Pizzeria is obviously proud of its pizza recipes and specialty combinations, but they’re just as proud of their ice cream menu. Stop in for lunch with a large pizza or a hot sandwich, but remember to leave room for a waffle cone or a cake cone with two scoops of ice cream.
CherryBerry
CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt is a Minneapolis-based franchise that has started to expand nationwide. The idea for the shop is simple: guests can pick one of the many frozen yogurt flavors available and then mix in or top their froyo with whatever they want: sprinkles, berries, or anything else they have on hand. You can add as much or as little as you like, because once you’re done you’ll pay for your sweet treat based on its weight. That lets you control your own portions at the CherryBerry just a couple blocks away from St. Mary’s Hospital.
Culver’s
Culver’s is another regional franchise that recently started expanding. In Culver’s case, the business started in Sauk City, Wisconsin and has two Rochester locations, and both happen to be in Walmart plazas at the north and south ends of town. Culver’s is famous for its Butterburgers and dinner menu options, but it’s also famous for its tasty frozen custard. You can order a custard sundae in the restaurant or to go, you can get a Concrete Mixer with cookies and candy mixed in, or you can buy a pint of their latest flavor as you head out the door.
There’s nothing quite like eating a smooth scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day. That’s why so many Rochester residents eat frozen treats every year.
Image by Ruth Hartnup is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0
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