The craving for a frozen treat started as soon as the plants were loaded. Something sweet and cool seemed the only way to cap a full-sunshine, full-color afternoon at the garden center. Especially one like this - so gorgeous, you knew you'd wish you could bottle it and revisit it on those silent, monochromatic days of February.
Looking for a local and lovely spot, we rolled the dice and selected a new-to-us spot on my list: Micho Love.
Inside, there is a long counter with a freezer - you can choose to build a simple cone or select to build a frozen treat from the electronic menu. I could read many of the names of the vibrantly colored ice creams in the tubs - a pitaya (dragonfruit) and piña colada waffle cone, coconut cone, and strawberry crème shake won the day. We also learned of a warm treat - a very hearty but elegantly creamy, tangy, and hot hot hot elote nachos. Those came home for sharing.
This beautiful, full-bodied food was the perfect way to end our flower-finding adventure.
Some tips:
This is an eatery where English is spoken, but it is not the only language. Some of the menus or menu items may be unfamiliar or unclear. However, don't let this discourage you. Simply prepare in advance by using the menu information you can find here and online to get a sense of what you might want (Google and other translation apps are helpful in these instances) and, the staff were kind and willing to offer recommendations. I plan to read through and learn more now that I've been to Micho Love!
Micho Love was an easy stop - just off Cedar and County Rd 42. So, it is centrally located in Apple Valley, but this gem is tucked away, so even locals will want to GPS the first time.
Many of my readers know I try to notice accessibility features, since I have family members who live with disabilities. The ordering and seating area are large and would be fairly easy for people who use walkers and wheelchairs, etc. If there was a line and people seated, that might shift. With just a few people, the sound level was comfortable. The parking lot and doors might require help to manage. My sense was that this would be a comfortable spot to navigate.
All in all, this is a bright spot for a treat. We will be back. read more