Amazing history! Good selection of hand dipped ice-cream…read moreflavors and toppings. My wife and I decided on sugar cones (fresh) with one (huge!) scoop. The person behind the counter was very attentive, friendly and helpful (we tasted several different flavors)! The location was very neat and clean. The next time in the area we'll be back!

Best ice cream in the whole area and service with a smile! Very reasonable prices for such quality…read moreice cream. Always a great experience to come here!! Love this place!!

Pat's is a Valpo staple, always has been good, but now it's under new ownership and this place has…read morehit another level. Great service, very friendly and helpful, and an upbeat atmosphere. More than willing to allow samples, large scoops and good prices. There's a lot of desert options in Valpo, but now this one has jumped to the top of our list.

Try the black licorice ice cream! It's a local favorite. I had the pecan and my partner had a…read moredouble scoop bowl.

I have been a fan of designer desserts for over a decade now. My go to flavor is the Tuxedo…read moreCheesecake. They now even have vegan flavors! It is always very colorful inside the shop and they do have seating options. Sometimes the amount of options can be overwhelming so make sure you take your time to review all of the options before ordering. They also have cookies in addition to cupcakes and you can order cakes ahead of time. I recommend you go earlier as they don't replace the flavors that sell out for the day.

Designer Desserts really knows how to deliver an indulgent treat! We stopped by and couldn't resist…read morethe mini cherry cheesecake--just look at it! From the buttery graham cracker crust to the rich, creamy filling and that bright cherry on top, every bite was a sweet little moment of joy. The flavor was spot on--sweet but not overly sugary, and the texture was perfectly smooth. Presentation is a big win here too. The dessert came tucked into a cute little box that made it feel like opening a gift. You can tell there's real thought put into how they serve their treats. The only reason this isn't a full 5 stars? The wait was just a bit longer than expected, and we would've loved more variety available at the time we visited. But honestly, that cheesecake alone was worth it. Whether you're strolling downtown or just craving something sweet, Designer Desserts is a fun and flavorful stop worth it

I love coming here. They have some really good sandwiches and coffee. I like getting the chicken…read morepesto panini, turkey avocado, and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Make sure you check out tge desserts in the case. They have really good brownies and fruit pies tgat you can get by the slice. I like coming here to grab lunch and work.

Great place for a workday lunch! Lots of sandwich options, and fresh ingredients. Think my Sammy…read morewould have been excellent with bacon but still good.

Rainbow Cone is now in Northwest Indiana and even better in Valpo! This is our favorite ice cream…read morein Chicago. We will definitely be visiting often! If you've never been, you must try the Original Rainbow Cone. The five flavors don't seem to go to together, but it is surprisingly amazing! And regardless of flavor, they make really good ice cream. Bonus: this Rainbow Cone location is attached to a Buona. It's the franchises' first new construction joint location.

I'm so glad Rainbow Cone is here in Valpo. This location is attached to Buona Beef. You can grab a…read morebeef with hot peppers then cool down with a waffle cone. The staff is friendly and there are rewards you can sign up for. The decor is bright and makes you want to linger inside or on the patio. My kid's favorite place this summer.

On a recent trip to see my brother, they took me to this place which is their new favorite. I loved…read morethe vibe and decor. My sister-in-law isn't an outdoorsy person, so we ate inside. I would have enjoyed the lovely patio, but it also looked like it was about to rain! Our server was very nice and gave some excellent recommendations. Instead of chips and salsa, we were served their potato flautas. It was a nice change of pace. I usually fill up on chips and salsa and can't finish my main entree. For the table, my brother ordered a house special entree - Mariscada Valero's - which is a variety of sautéed seafood served with tortillas. It was perfect for sharing with our four person group. For my main dish, I ordered the skirt steak tacos with coconut rice on the side. I love coconut and I love rice. Who knew they go together so well! The skirt steak was cooked perfectly. I had my leftovers for breakfast and the skirt steak was still tender! I did try the lobster tacos (my sister-in-law's favorite). They were yummy - although a bit spicy. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it! Overall, we were really happy with everything. I will definitely make it a point to come here on my next visit!

5 of us had dinner on a cool, rainy Saturday night. First time here for all of us. Restaurant was…read moremaybe 1/2 full. Our server was either new or poorly trained. Waited 10 minutes before she approached. She didn't know the drink menu and we waited more than 20 minutes for her return. Then we noticed why. Not only is she waiting tables, she's acting as bartender for her tables, as were the rest of the servers. We found out later that it's the owner's idea to not have a dedicated bartender. Absolutely ridiculous. After she dropped our drinks she took off to a different table. Can we order appetizers? She finally returned, took the app order and then went back to her bartending duties. Cutting to the chase...after we ate our entrees she finally checked back. Way too late to address our concerns about the food. About the menu...way overpriced for what was offered for marginally tasting food. Asked her to divide the check by 3 charging the two couples and the single what was ordered. Big mistake as she tried several times to get it right. Overall it was a bad experience and will not return. Too many options in Valparaiso to settle for this disappointment.

I recently ordered a medium Good Mojo drink along with a party-size hummus and veggie platter and…read moreunfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The hummus was extremely watery--more like a soup consistency than the thick, creamy hummus I expected. It made it difficult to enjoy with the vegetables or chips. Speaking of the platter, for something labeled "party size," there were surprisingly very few vegetables included. Instead, it came with a large amount of chips. I was also expecting multigrain chips based on the photo but they were just plain tortilla chips, which wasn't what I had in mind. The Good Mojo juice itself tasted good, although it was served warm rather than chilled. Overall, for the amount I spent, I had much higher hopes for the quality and portion balance of what I was getting. It just didn't feel like the value matched the price.

A whole lotta greens, straight to the dome. I got the Kale Kraze Salad (quinoa, almonds,…read morecranberries, avocado and kale marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper). The salad came with a lemon garlic dressing on the side, which I didn't pour over the salad, but instead dipped forkfuls lightly into the cup. The salad was huge! There was no way I could finish it, and I didn't. But it was satisfying and made my body feel oh-so good, the way that a body feels good when eating whole foods. Roots Market Cafe has a lot of nourishing options here. I had a hard time choosing what to get, because they have so many tasty-sounding options. Most (all?) of the menu is either vegetarian or vegan, and they offer salads, wraps, smoothies, juices, and a selection of baked goods. This place is also a little market! You can find fresh produce here -- I saw sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, ginger root, bananas, pineapple, berries and other things. They also sell alternative milks, mushroom coffee, organic eggs, kimchi, vegan snacks, and things I have never seen, like vegan marshmallows and vegan marshmallow cream. Who knew that existed? I got my salad to go, but they have a dining room where you can sit and stay a while. The dining room is separate from the market and ordering counter, and is located in an entirely different room.

Good yogurt would eat again because the yogurt is fire bro and machines are fire bro and the…read morechairs are fire bro and the toppings are fire bro and the tables are fire bro

I like coming here especially in the summer. They have a good selection of froyo and mix in…read moreoptions. They also have frozen yogurt for dogs in the freezer.