Things to Do in Minneapolis: Ice Cream & Dessert
A scoop from a local creamery is one of the sweetest things to do in Minneapolis, and these five spots are the city’s best.
- Sebastian Joe’s – Family-run since 1984, this Minneapolis legend makes its ice cream fresh daily, and the famous Pavarotti (banana and caramel) is reason enough to make the trip.
- Milkjam Creamery – Chef Sameh Wadi’s wildly creative Lyndale Avenue shop serves jet-black “Black” ice cream and other unexpected flavors. The thing to do when you want dessert that is also a little adventure.
- Sonny’s Ice Cream – An Uptown staple for decades, Sonny’s hand-makes its gelato and sorbetto in small batches with organic cream, and it remains a beloved Minneapolis original.
- Pumphouse Creamery – This South Minneapolis shop churns small-batch ice cream from local farm ingredients, the kind of neighborhood scoop spot every Minneapolitan has a favorite flavor at.
- Glam Doll Donuts – When the craving is for something fried and frosted instead, this bold Minneapolis donut shop serves over-the-top creations worth the indulgence.
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