We stopped into CakeWalk just five minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been more…read morewelcoming. They were happy to let us take our time browsing and choosing a few treats, which we really appreciated. We picked out three different cupcake flavors, and every one of them was beautiful and delicious. My personal favorite was the Dark Knight cupcake--rich and decadent. If you're in Northfield and have a sweet tooth, be sure to check out this cute little bakery. It's definitely worth a stop!

Cakewalk is all about unique desserts and creative cake offerings. I came for the cake, but I also…read moreended up trying my first dirty soda here; a delightful mix of soda, watermelon and pineapple juices, and sweet cream. It paired perfectly with the incredible carrot cheesecake cupcake I ordered. If cake isn't your go-to, they offer cookies and plenty of other treats as well. There's ample seating inside and a bench outside for enjoying your sweets on a nice day. Stay for a bit and treat yourself to something delicious.

What a darling cafe!…read more AMBIANCE The decor and ambiance of this place is worth a stop alone. Pint florals, comfy seating, great light fixtures and little touches. I posted up at one of the tables to take a call and get some work done. It worked well for me for an afternoon. SERVICE Counter service was helpful and kind - not the quickest to prepare the drinks and items but I had time! FOOD/DRINK I got a matcha latte and a cheesecake here! The prices were pretty high, but I enjoyed both items. The matcha wasn't very hot, but still tasted great. Such a cute spot to meet friends or get a change of scenery in Rochester!

This was a place I ducked into when it was snowing outside. It looked cozy and I'm so glad I…read morestopped by. These are a few things I tried: - pistachio cheesecake - highly recommend, pistachio flavor shines through - olive oil cake - not flavorful, dry, personally do not recommend - lemon cheesecake - delicious! Highly recommend - drink: Cinnamon Dolce Latte. This just tasted sweet to me and did not stand out. To be honest, it tasted like most sugary coffee drinks to me. Maybe I'm just not partial to that. Service: they had 2 people working and both were very friendly. Waited about 10 min for my drink. Lovely ambiance in a nicely decorated cafe.

Was running around and was getting home too late to start dinner so I came here quick for the…read moredinner special and boy was it a great decision! The ribs were literally falling off the bone. So tender and flavorful ! Service was quick but still friendly and it was a packed house. Will need to come back more often.

I had heard many raves about Area 57 catering when we contacted them to cater a family gathering at…read moreHolden Community Park. Start to finish, everything was simply excellent. Nicole put together a lunch menu, with many great, tasty options, that included a charcuterie snack cup. Every detail was handled, from flower vases with Norwegian colors, to table covers, utensils, plates, bowls and cups. From set-up to clean-up, everything went like clockwork. Slam dunk five-star catering!

I stumbled upon Sweet Reads upon exiting the adjacent SPAM Museum. I must say, this store is a gem…read morein Austin, Minnesota. Sweet Reads has a wonderful blend of new and used books and art, including featured works by Minnesota authors and artists. They also have an assortment of novelty candies and ice creams. The two most wonderful features of this book store is the Berenstain Bears Museum, which was gifted by a local collector and certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest in the world, and the wonderful staff here.

Such a fantastic bookstore. Great selection with used and new books. Wonderful atmosphere and the…read morestaff/owner was excellent

Everything went well. Love the cute little pink building. It was so clean and located right on…read moreMainstreet. A walk up window for ordering and young kids taking and making your order is perfect on National Ice Cream Day. I had a scope of s'more ice cream in a cup and it was tasty. It was a big scope.

Excellent ice value. We tried several flavors. Hard to decide. Pick what you like, it'll be…read moregreat. Service was excellent. The girl helping us was so friendly and really seems to care. It's outside seating and the weather was perfect for ice cream outside.

Very good local environment, kind staff, good food and drinks. Pricing was pretty reasonableread more

Arrived and wasn't greeted for a couple minutes even though a small place. Ordered the ham and…read morecheese omelet. It reminded me of college dorm food or a hospital cafeteria. It used sandwich meat slices chopped up for the ham. Edible but definitely not worth the drive here. Maybe some of the other items are good. On the way out no good bye or thank you either. I guess having limited restaurants in this small town is why they are open. Hopefully the bakery items are made to a higher standard and with better ingredients.

Like many others we were just passing through and I came across this Ice Cream Shoppe. Being in…read morethe car for about 2 hours - it's time to get out and stretch and get some good ice cream. So many flavors to choose from, there's a ton here, and I asked some of the locals and they all have their favorites. The great thing is they will let you sample whatever your heart desires. So I tried almost all of the scooped ice cream, and then they had ice cream from the machine. Well in the end my dad wanted a strawberry milkshake, she wanted Butter Pecan - which they did not have - so we got her some Caramel Fudge thing and it was really good. Meanwhile I got 3 small scoops of ice cream - all different flavors. But the winner was the Strawberry Milkshake! Wow - I took a sip of my dad's and was like darn I should have gotten that instead of my 3 scoops. So why the hell not? I'm on vacay and won't be back here for a long time, in fact they are closing soon for the season, so I got myself a small strawberry milkshake - and it was awesome! Probably the best damn strawberry milkshake I've ever had! I mean - the last one I recall having was McDonald's I think, and this beats the heck out of that. Awesome ice cream and awesome friendly high energy peppy service here by all the girls who work here very well as a team. It's like a cheer squad in action - they yell out orders and directions and the person goes executes and brings your order. I'd be here every week in the spring and summer if I was around! Really reasonable prices too!

This place is my dream! Delicious soft serve and oodles of…read moretoppings to choose from, AND moderately priced! Love it. They have soft serve, "regular" ice cream and DOLE WHIP! If you're in the Albert Lea area don't sleep on this place!

Prompt and courteous service. The ambiance is that of old world France…read more I have been fortunate to go for a cappuccino and a slice of delicious cheesecake. I can't wait to visit again!

Amazing! The coolest ice cream parlor I have been to this far in my life of limited experience…read more Classy and cute. It's hard to go wrong with ice cream but easy to screw up service and atmosphere. This place gets it all right. Beautiful garden patio with violin music piped outside makes me feel like I'm in Europe or at least somewhere not in small town Wisconsin. Love the glass goblets they serve ice cream in too! Will be back for sure:)

Dairy Queen used to be our family favorite. However, since moving to Northfield, The Blast is an…read moreice cream shop that is few and far between and rises above them all. It's a place hidden in the historic Downtown Northfield, right along the river in a "tunnel" that you have to be looking for to find. The seasonal workers (not open in the winter time) are always super friendly, and even when it's really busy (which is more often than not) you get your order rather quick. Now, you may wait 30 mins in line, and an additional 15 for your ice cream... however it's well worth the wait. Long story short, make sure you have time if you plan on going. I always mean to snag a good pic of the ice cream, but we're always so ready to eat I always forget. Enjoy the best ice cream in Northfield!!

The cookie dough is the showstopper! It's amazing. They do not have a public restroom, so just…read moresomething to be aware of. We always grab our ice cream and go walk the gorgeous river walk. I've tried so many things but my go-to is an Oreo & cookie dough flurry. Can't go wrong!

Icecream flight was so fun and unique! We tried the 6 flavor flight and it was more than enough for…read moretwo people- would go down to the 4 flavor flight next time! We loved the variety of fun flavors and the service was great!

Food, service, and ambiance are all 5 stars…read more Walk in the store and you are immediately transported back to the 50's with a collection of antique goodies and stark white walls. Seating is available on the first floor, upstairs, and on the second floor balcony providing an overview of downtown Decorah. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough about the ice cream desserts. Yummy!