Noble Folk is a wonderful, local Sonoma County business. They have just two locations the other…read morebeing in Healdsburg. In my opinion, Noble Folk not only has the best ice cream in Sonoma County, but also some of the best pies and cupcakes. They do just about everything dessert as well as support other local businesses and local farms. They have a wonderful assortment of merch you can buy and they also have a great staff of people who work for them. On this particular visit, we came in for ice cream. Their ice cream flavors are really unique and fun, with lots of flavors and textures. Tonight I tried their Sticky Toffee flavor, which was superb. I am also very partial to their Dutch Chocolate and their Earl Grey ice cream. Besides their ice cream, I've also had their pie on several occasions including ordering their pies for holidays. They are a great business to support so please stop on by and check it out!

I was looking for ice cream in the area, and Noble Folk seemed like the best one based on reviews…read moreand photos. I think I made the right decision! I liked seeing that they source ingredients locally. They have other locations, like in Healdsburg. Immediately, I was greeted with the sweet scent of pie. There were lots of cookie options in the bakery case. They had a lot of ice cream flavors, too, but they only allow two samples per person. I tried the coffee and peach, but neither tasted good to me. I ended up asking the server what were the popular flavors. Then I got a split scoop $6.25 of DUTCH COOKIE and PISTACHIO CHERRY. They were both really good. It tasted like real, homemade ice cream to me. There are just a few seats by the window. No outdoor seating. Parking: You will need to find metered street parking spots around the area. No bathroom. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. No Wifi.

A really cute ice cream shop (with other unique items and even happy hour!). Service was amazing!!…read moreThey were patient with us while we sampled their array of unique ice cream flavors and were so kind. I ended up getting the Lavender Honeycomb and it was super yummy! It's only a personal preference, but I felt like the honeycomb candy made it too sweet. However, I understand that's a little hard to control since it is honeycomb candy. The lavender flavor paired very nicely with the honeycomb candy regardless! If I'm ever in Santa Rosa, I will definitely be back!!

I scream, You scream, We all scream and crave ice cream from time to time…read more Checking out downtown Santa Rosa, I was really hoping to find an ice cream shop close to the ones I have it home. Small batch, homemade and delicious. We ran right into this cute shop so we popped in. Calm vibe and friendly staff is what you will find here. Their summer menu is serving up all kinds of delicious scoops and I decided to try the matcha strawberry swirl and the sea salt caramel. Nice easy to eat scoops and we ate it all. The matcha strawberry swirl was the best in the terms of two scoops. So creamy and you could still taste the earthiness of the matcha with a hint of strawberry. Very refreshing. The owners of this shop Leandra and Jazmin (sisters) use only organic dairy from Straus Creamery, seasonal produce, house jams, cakes and candy to come up with their takes on classic flavors. They have won several gold medal awards in Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. This shop is unique in that it makes ice cream cocktails. Yes, with real alcohol. I didn't try one on this day but I was tempted. In addition to this location, they also have a shop in Guerneville.

Pros: The staff is extremely friendly and the interior of the shop is heavily decorated so much…read morepink! The decorations are adorable and make the place look livelier. I usually buy the raspberry cake slice, the macarons, and Whoopie Cookies. I've purchased the cruffles and the macarons as gifts for my friends, and they're always adorned in a cute box with a ribbon bow. There are also gluten-free cupcakes available. They've never disappointed me and I often walk out of the store with a smile and my sweet tooth satisfied. Cons: Street parking can be tricky during busier times. However, it's about a 5 minute walk away from the Santa Rosa Plaza Mall. The cake slices and cupcakes lay on the buttercream pretty thick, which can get overly sweet. Overall: I had been going to Sift Dessert Bar since 2015, and when it closed in 2024, I was surprised to find that the location for the original Santa Rosa store is now owned by a former manager of Sift Dessert Bar! If you missed Sift Dessert Bar, you'll definitely love Blondie's Bakery Boutique. The colorful interior and sweet treats make this shop a must-visit. While I have ordered a cake from Sift Dessert Bar, I have not done so for Blondie's Bakery Boutique.

Blondie is a badass. She and her team made gorgeous custom…read moresucculent design cupcakes. She came in early to make sure we got them in time for our party. The cupcakes were gorgeous and the gluten-free almond cake was delicious for all.

Yum yum - a cup of cinnamon and sugar churro bites. It's a good finish to your meal after eating…read morefood from the other vendors at Mitote Food Park. It was $12 for the cup.

I was craving a churro and after discovering that Costco still doesn't sell churros I stumbled…read moreacross La Churroteka. I ordered two churros so I could eat one and save the other for later but they were so amazing that I ended up eating them both on the spot. The staff were very friendly and the prices are very low for a specialty dessert truck! They offer churro sundaes and filled churros with a variety of flavors. I would come back every day if I cared less about my health, they're that good. Everyone needs to try one of these otherwise you haven't lived.

This place was a great find on a quick trip to Santa Rosa! We met one of the owners who was so…read morepleasant and answered a ton of our silly questions. Everything is sourced locally and the ice cream tasted fantastic. It was a cute little shop where you can sit down and enjoy your dessert. I highly recommend this family-owned creamery!!

Food - I don't know how you call what we got ice cream. There was no flavor profile in any of the…read moreitems we received. Almost $60 for four rolled ice cream +tip. Definitely not worth it. Service was decent but they didn't go out of their way for anything. Some manual labor because of the splattering of cream and 1 mini candy (yes mini and I mean the small Reese's tiny cup not the mini size - we're talking the ultra mini) mixed in to the ice cream prepared on the ice slab. I think they were going for an Instagram-able vibe but that is definitely was not. Save some money and goto Cold Stone.

How did I not know about this gem previously? Actually, it would be pretty easy to miss: Location…read moretucked away on a side street, in an unassuming little building containing a few other businesses. The interior is sparse and non-descript. But man-oh-man the ice cream is amazing: Dense, rich, and decadent - all made in house by a family who apparently know what they are doing. All your ice cream favorite flavors are available, plus some varieties that are unabashedly in the gourmet category. I've been in this area close to 30 years and I've not had better ice cream.

What an assortment!! You must come here for any ice cream craving. From rice pudding Popsicles to…read moreguava to chocolate covered strawberry! And if they're out of chocolate covered, just ask! They'll do it right there in front of you. And if you don't want a popsicle, there's a ton of different ice cream flavors you can choose from too! The flavors also change which keeps it exciting. GO HERE! Stalk up so your freezer can always keep you happy!

The only thing I regret about coming here is that now every single time I go to Petaluma I'm going…read moreto go out of my way to come back. Seriously, you might think pie is pie, but no, there's pie, and then there's pie from Petaluma Pie Company. Friendly employee and clean area outside the shop is well. So that's good. My only complaint is the eco-friendly fork they provide is absolutely awful. Not sure if it's a Petaluma requirement but real plastic forks would be much appreciated. Regardless, this place is a must-try!

I Spy With My Little Pie…read more This farm-to-table, locally-owned pie shop has been serving up both sweet and savory pie creations in Downtown Petaluma since 2010. They recently underwent an ownership change in 2024 from the OGs, but fortunately, instead of selling to a corporation, they sold it to an employee and his mother to help ensure the original ethos and quality remain intact. The Good: * Their pies are made with locally-sourced and organic ingredients bought from the local farmers market--as well as some fruit that they grow themselves! * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * As mentioned above, they have both sweet and savory pies. We only tried the sweet *oink oink* * Friendly service * Love that they have both full sized pies and smaller ones, so you don't have to commit to a big ol' pie. * We tried their Elvis (PB, banana, and chocolate) and their Black & Blue Crumble and they were both fabulous! I leaned a bit more to the B&B, as I absolutely adored that granola crumble on top, but the Elvis was no slouch either. The Meh: * Interior is small and very cramped. Definitely a grab-and-go type operation. The Ugly: * Parking in DT Petaluma can be a hassle, as it's street parking only, but at least it's free. Conclusion: Fantastic spot to scratch that 3.14 itch--and I'm always itchy!

What a hidden gem that we stumbled upon! We are visiting from Las Vegas, NV. After dinner at an…read moreamazing Asian restaurant in the same strip mall, we couldn't pass up Dave's! Our son had the cookies N cream scoop, which he loved! I helped him with his ice cream, lol!! And it was one of the best CNC I have had - so buttery & delicious! The female staffs were so warm & friendly. The interior offered ample seating & was inviting too.

I was in Santa Rosa for a meeting with my husband and afterwards he suggested that we go get ice…read morecream and found Dave's Gourmet Ice Cream using of course Yelp which is our go to. There isn't a huge range of flavors to choose from but I wanted to try the lemon lime swirl and their mango. Both were delicious and I was having a hard time deciding which flavor I wanted my scoop, the server said do 1/2 scope of each. Delicious! The mango had chunks of fresh mango and the lemon lime swirl you could taste the distinct flavors. My husband had a couple scoops of jamoca almond fudge and agrees on the taste. They make the ice cream by scratch. They also have a coffee bar inside too. Again not a lot of choices but I had the London Fog tea and it was good. I wish they had sleeves for the cups.

I've had an ice cream tooth lately so have been indulging in a lot of sweet treats, and boy did…read moreNoble Folk hit the spot. They have a rotating menu of items along with their mainstays, so depending on when you come, you can try something new. They have standard flavors like vanilla and chocolate, along with some more creative and off the wall like black sesame, I think there was a lavender, and more. I got the flight of 6 mini scoops. I can't remember my exact flavors, but the ice cream is so creamy, not crystallized- it's almost like gelato. I couldn't finish my ice cream because even as a mini it was so much (I should have shared) but it was absolutely delicious. I've been here a few times and there's always a line, but it moves really fast. The folks behind the counter hustle! It's such a cute place and such a mainstay of Healdsburg that I'll be back.

On a hot summer day, ice cream is the best cure. We got the 6 taster flight, 6 big scoops…read more Our flavors- rocky road, strawberry miso, salted caramel, vanilla bean, garden mint chip, and I forgot the last flavor. These scoops were humongous. There were 2 adults and a toddler sharing this and we still couldn't finish. It was super rich and creamy. You need like 3 adults, 2 scoops each. Good deal though. We didn't get the pie since the ice cream was plenty enough.

This bakery is killer. Their scones and cookies are very tasty. I always stop by when I'm in the…read morearea.

This is one of those places that you want to keep secret because it's so good (and you don't want…read moreto wait in longer lines!). If you haven't tried this place out yet, it's a must! They have daily selections based off the season and what they're able to source locally. My absolute favorite is the strawberry rhubarb scone, and any of their cheesy breads. You really can't go wrong with any of their goods, and they have the cutest garden space with tables. Definitely don't miss walking through it when you're there!