Nimble & Finn's, what have you done? Your ice cream was so good I'm craving it from San Francisco!…read more We were visiting Santa Rosa and we wanted to treat ourselves to some ice cream after lunch. I searched Yelp for a good ice cream spot and found Nimble & Finn's. Upon entering, we were surprised by the really cute decor and ambiance of the place. They had unique and creative ice cream flavors and I really liked that they combined two of my favorites - Lavender and Honeycomb. They also had Creme Brûlée, which I also liked, so I convinced my husband to get it. I'm glad he got that coz I got to try both and was very satisfied. Even my husband who is not really into sweets actually enjoyed his ice cream and finished it! Oh how I wish they had a location here in SF so I can just have it any time and try their other flavors. But if you're ever in Santa Rosa, you got to give Nimble & Finn's a try. It's totally worth it. Also bring a cooler with you so you can bring home this ice cream goodness!

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!!

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.

Located right at the square in Healdsburg, Noble Folk is serving up really great Ice cream…read more However, I found the seasonal s'more pie not the best so much I gave it up. The crust was so nutmeg or maybe cinnamon forward? I couldn't hang. The ice cream I tasted was chocolate, the pistachio and the waffle cones were fresh and delicious. The ice cream is creamy, rich and made with incredible ingredients.

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.