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Brain Freeze

4.3 (22 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Dogs allowed

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Victoria M.

Never came down to this side of town but due to the newly renovated Auburn Road, we finally made it! The area is very walkable now with nice sidewalks, benches, and other pretty landmarks. Brain Freeze is all a part of the action. Classic ice cream joint with all the fixings! Plus some savory treats if you need a quick snack. A few picnic tables are in the back of the place along with trees to provide some shade. Parking in the back along with street parking. My only complaint was the wait and the line moving pretty slowly. Great menu though with lots of options including a doggie sundae. I went with a small glacier with blue raspberry - small was a great size and perfect combo of slurpe and ice cream. My husband got a cookies and cream shake and was equally as happy. Our fur child, Goldie loved her pup sundae which included ice cream and a doggie treat! Cute and local ice cream shop and I'm sure many will come visit due to the area being more walkable.

You can see how the whipped cream is hanging off the egde of the cup and ice cream.
Charlotte F.

We stopped at Brainfreeze randomly one day after not visiting for a few years and now have been coming back often! They offer 52 flavors of soft serve, a few hand dipped flavors, various sundaes, flurries, floats, and more. Not to mention gluten free cones! A huge plus for my celiac family members. I have enjoyed their vanilla and chocolate soft serve but the cake batter had mild flavor and was subpar. However, the black cherry was great and is a favorite of mine! I love the large variety of flavors to pick from on a regular basis. Most recently I tried the brownie delight sundae and the dairy o double o sundae. Both are good! My only issue with the sundaes is how rapidly the ice cream melted. My dairy o double o sundae was already quite melted by the time I received it and the whipped cream was hanging over the edge of the cup. It actually fell off onto the sidewalk taking my cherry with it. I managed to get 2 quick photos before the entire thing fell apart. It was a sticky, melted mess by the time I got to the car. I think this could have been avoided if there was a bigger cup for it to be served in. It was a tasty treat but hard to enjoy. Brainfreeze also offers classic food options such as chicken fingers, hot dogs, soft pretzels, etc. I haven't tried any of the food except for french fries. They are some of the BEST fries available compared to other drive thrus. The fries are very crisp, have good potato flavor, and were not greasy at all. 10/10 on the fries! One important thing to note: the parking. There is mainly only street parking available with a small shared lot next to it. The lot also serves the other businesses in the same strip as Brainfreeze. I believe there is also a very small lot behind the building but I have never used it. We never have issues street parking, but we are not typically going at peak times since we know how busy the evenings can get. The staff is friendly enough, service is fairly quick depending on what you order, and the prices are fair. Overall, I enjoy visiting Brainfreeze when I am in the mood for a treat!

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We love their soft serve and other ice cream treats! So many fun soft serve flavors, and everything is really cheap.

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4.1(23 reviews)
1.6 mi
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I love coming here after a intense workout or hot yoga practice because the bowls are so…read morerefreshing! Not only do they offer more bases than I've seen elsewhere (açaí, pitaya, coconut, green, banana, mango, chia, and oatmeal), but they also let you do half-and-half of 2 different flavors! They are also very generous with the portion size for what you pay. Their menu is extensive with tons of creative topping and base pairings. The bowls are well blended with the perfect consistency and the fruit is always fresh. The ambiance is very tropical with Hawaiian surf shop type vibes. When you step inside the store, it feels like you're on vacation at the beach....It's the perfect way to cure the winter blues. The employees are friendly and the service is usually fast. My favorite is the Pura Vida Açaí bowl which consists of açai base topped with crunchy granola, blueberry, strawberry, and honey. I usually add Chia seeds as well. I appreciate that gluten free granola is available as a substitution. In addition to bowls, they also offer smoothies, juices, and chicory cold brews. Pro tip: Download the app and sign up for their reward program to earn points towards free bowls and other perks like $3 off your next order, double points day and other coupons only available to reward members.

it wa really good my rainbow shirt matched my drink. The atmosphere was very heavy and sweet, just…read morelike me! I came here after i got my permit, i failed 2 times. You know what the say third times a charm!

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Pure Green

Pure Green

4.2(12 reviews)
1.4 mi

Ambiance was very clean and quiet. I visited on a Wednesday evening around 5:30 and had the place…read moreto myself. The employees were sitting on a bench outside the building when I arrived but were quick to jump up and help when they saw me coming. Food was good but seemed a little costly. I envisioned the avocado toast being a much thicker bread, but it was pretty simple. They had a heavy hand on the red pepper flakes - but i don't mind spice so it wasn't an issue for me. Food came out quickly and was enjoyable.

I arrived at 8:20AM and was greeted by the lovely Erin. This is my first visit to a juice,…read moresmoothie, breakfast bowl restaurant. After a brief discussion, she helped me pick the mixed berry bowl. It is very tasty and made with a base of (blue?)berry paste. Very, very cold. Almost uncomfortably cold. The granola was fresh. The blueberries and strawberries tasted fresh. The portion size was appropriate. I wonder if it is possible to substitute yogurt for the berry paste base? The sign out front advertises free coffee - it was not offered to me. When I inquired about decaf ... not available. The restaurant sits waaay back from Rochester Rd in a strip mall - hard to notice when driving. The space is IKEA-ish, with polished cement floors and an open somewhat industrial ceiling. The dining area is spotless and well lit. Some of the seating offered AC and USB charging, thank you very much. But no WiFi. The restrooms were clean and fully stocked. I had a leisurely breakfast. In the 25 minutes I was present, I was the only customer. Will I return? Yes & no. If I lived a lot closer, it might be a once or twice a month stop.

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4.2(22 reviews)
3.3 mi•Downtown Rochester

I first tried out Pure Green thanks to a Yelp Elite event and have been craving another açaí bowl…read moreever since! I was super pleased with my first experience and each experience I've had so far since then. The staff is welcoming and friendly and the açaí bowl was great! I chose the mixed berry açaí bowl the first time and it was so good it's become my go-to! The açaí bowls offer the perfect amount with generous toppings. I saw tons of other things I can't wait to try on my next visit, like the avocado toast. I appreciate the transparency with ingredients, the menu is easy to navigate in store and online to know any potential allergens and pricing is listed clearly so there's no surprises at checkout. Aside from açaí bowls, smoothies they also offer oatmeal and few breakfast items. There is also a case full of juices and chilled drinks for completing your meal. I thought the mini fridge for pickup orders was a nice touch to make it convenient for ordering ahead and making a quick pit stop without having to worry about it becoming soup before you get there. The space was very clean and I enjoyed the calm minimal decor. It was designed as a space you felt comfortable stopping in and staying to enjoy your order. A lot of the fast casual counter type places make you feel like you're imposing just by being there but Pure Green did a great job making the space a place people would actually want to go. And I can't wait to return!

Great place for an acai bowl, smoothie, bowl of oatmeal or avocado toast, or juice…read more The bowl I had was made fresh to order, well crafted. They have a lot of choices for the bowls. I think next time I will try the oatmeal, should be good!

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So good! It could've used more almond butter tho Almond Butter Acai Bowl (Antioxidants)

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4.4(138 reviews)
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This place is special. Walking in feels less like entering a restaurant and more like being…read morewelcomed into someone's home. The woman who runs the restaurant is an absolute force. You can tell this is truly a family operation. There is such attentive and impeccable service here. Every time I've been, I've felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. The food is absolutely outstanding. I've been back multiple times now, and my favorite is the spiced pork wontons with noodles. The wontons are crispy and juicy on the inside, and the noodles soak up all the spicy oil flavor. This is the kind of dish I find myself thinking about later. The mango crispy chicken is another must-order. Crispy chicken with that sweet mango flavor sounds simple enough, but it just works. It has a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, my favorite combination. Oakland Tea House is exactly the kind of small, family-run restaurant I love finding. Great food is one thing, but great food combined with genuine hospitality is what makes a place memorable. I will always find my way back to this place; highly recommend.

I've been looking forward to try this hidden gem since I read about in one of the leading newspaper…read morefood critic sections months ago. The first time my wife and I stopped by it was closed (Monday and Tuesday) If you enjoy authentic Asian cuisine I highly recommend you give this place a try. The owner ( Vingy for short) greeted my wife and I and helped us choose menu items based on what we liked, etc. We were one of two parties in the very small dining room ( eight tables) when we arrived and by the time we ate our dinner there were no tables available. We started with pork dumplings and cucumber salad as our appetizers. The salad was the freshest I've had anywhere. Bright, delicious but not overpowering. The dumplings were tasty and perfect in the two dipping sauces that accompanied these tasty morsels. I ordered the Dan-Dan noodles while my wife ordered one of the crispy chicken dishes (garlic). My noodle dish was filled with handmade noodles, braised pork and fresh aromatic vegetables. I could have licked the bowl it was that good. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her chicken entree as well. We ordered a pot of oolong tea that became more tasty as we let it steep at our table. This is the most authentic Asian food I've ever had hands down. Needless to say, we will be back to sample the other items on the menu.

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4.5(4 reviews)
1.8 mi

Small space, but don't see many folks sitting here to eat or drink much…read more Friendly staff. Grabbed two Power 40 immunity shots, a regular Mango delight and a regular chocolate PB with whey protein (option is a pea protein). $33.45 The mango delight is okay, not super mango flavored. They do use all frozen fruit except for apples, banana and lemons. Oh. The shots were okay, not as strong ginger flavor as I was hoping, mostly orange and lemon, makes sense since it's the first two ingredients. The chocolate PB is so-so, not much PB flavoring to it. I taste the chocolate nibs or bits of it, it's not as good as the one from the other Nektar. Asked for more PB? Told the staffer that I don't taste PB hardly at all. The second blend was a little better, still has a remnant of chemical taste for some odd reason though. Recommend no ice or light ice, smoothies tend to taste watered down with more ice.

I stopped by Nekter Juice Bar in Rochester Hills looking for a healthy pick-me-up, and it…read moredefinitely delivered. I ordered a smoothie and an açaí bowl, and both tasted incredibly fresh with high-quality ingredients. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer my questions about the menu. The shop was spotless and had a bright, inviting atmosphere. It's a great place for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or anytime you're craving something fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be back!

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