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Good ice cream, really enjoyed the butterscotch/vanilla swirl soft serve- reminded me of a waffle breakfast! The pistachio was good too but the flavor was more muted. It was pretty busy when we went and it was clear the 3 kids behind the counter could not keep up with fulfilling orders. We were 2nd in line to order, but 20 people were waiting for the ice cream. While waiting, we were literally the last ones to get our ice cream (20 min wait)- even people who came in after us had gotten theirs. I think they need a better system than scribbling on post it notes. The girl apologized for the wait. read more

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Jann S.

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Oh my gosh they have great ice cream and interesting combinations! They have both soft service and scooped ice cream. They have sundae, shakes, and bubble waffles. Very unique options. I have a banana split. My son had the bubble waffles cup and my hubby had a huge soft service cone with sprinkles. The servers were very helpful and friendly for us out of towners. It's a walk up ice cream counter with some indoor and outdoor seating. Worth the trip. read more

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Cyril M.

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We liked it it was huge for the large we couldn't finish it. And were sharing it. I just wished that it has more of the pistachio flavor than the vanilla but i understand it's just the edges of it. The inside was hot though i am not sure if the ac was on. So we ate outside. read more

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Becca S.

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This is THE soft serve ice cream place. The basic favors are where you start; vanilla, chocolate, or swirl. Then you have endless options of toppings or add ins. It's a perfect spot for a hot summer day. What makes me take away a star is actually all their new trendy things. 10 years ago this place was simple, you knew your order, and there was no confusion on the menu. With new owners, over the past few years they have extended the menu, quickly has been lost, and the menu is simply too much. It is still the place to go for a simple soft serve, but going with a game plan. read more

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Jane K.

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I love love love their salted caramel/ cookies n cream ice cream!! They taste fresh and not overly sweet. I can't wait to try all of the other flavors they offer. read more

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summary: great spot for soft serve ice cream and other sweet goodies. They have a pretty good selection of different toppings and flavors. Soft spot is located in the corner of a strip with a bunch of other food (mainly Asian restaurants) and it's got a decent amount of seating inside too. The flavors aren't anything crazy, but there's still a good variety and a lot of toppings to pick from. Price feels a bit high - it was like $6 for a kiddie cone with one topping. It's a solid spot for soft serve if you're into it! read more

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Patrise S.

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So tasty . I learned that a small is big for me and that next time, a kiddie cone will suffice. I loved that the line was inside WITH a fan! That made waiting easy breezy . The vibe was chill and family friendly. I agree that this is a great alternative to Rita's. read more

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Ashley K.

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We went here as a family to enjoy some soft serve ice cream! It's so crazy how few softer spots exist (compared to regular ice cream spots) in the area so I was really excited to try this place. And this place did not disappoint! They had a good amount of soft serve flavors (obviously not as many as an ice cream shop but def more than the typical vanilla or vanilla with orange swirl). The raspberry swirl was surprisingly good and the waffle cone was perfect. Also good portion size and very family friendly (both kids and fur babies!) read more

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Starr D.

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Oh that soft serve... so delicious definitely live up to it's name "soft stuff" creamy, milky, and not overly sweet. The young adults that work there are very friendly and efficient at what they do. However, training for new item of the season needs to keep up. We ordered the new strawberries dip in hot milk chocolate and none of them knew how to make it, so they tried their best to make something that look like the picture Not till later, another young man came in who knew how it should be made.... But too late. Outside of what's mentioned, the tables and chairs can definitely use a good wipe down. Some of the stains on the counter and tables seemed has been there for some time. As a food service place, cleanliness should be a priority. Do recommend for the soft serve ice cream, not so much for sitting down to eat @winedinenvacay read more

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Dave F.

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If you like Carvel, this is the place. Plentiful amount of soft serve for $5. Interesting toppings, such as twinklecote, which is a mix of nuts, toffee, and rainbow sprinkles. Ended up getting vanilla/chocolate twist with twinklecote. Was the perfect consistency, like that of Carvel. I wish it had some of the topping put into the middle or bottom of the cup, but otherwise it was on point. Plenty of seating outside the storefront. read more

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Alex D.

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The ice cream was good, but the service sucked. Like really badly. Based on the dates of reviews, it sounds like Soft Stuff used to have a much more attentive staff and people were having really awesome interactions. I'm kind of disappointed that the service I received last night was so poor, since the ice cream was pretty good. Based on the interior, the store is very millennial-core with a hedge wall and chintzy neon lights. Despite that, the two people who served me were teenage girls, maybe around high school age. It seems like a pretty evident disconnect with management and customer-facing staff. The ice cream itself was fine. My wife ordered a kiddie cone of pistachio soft serve and it was mountainous, seriously the size of their kiddie ice cream was incredibly generous. The ice cream was pretty tasty too! It was like going to the beach and getting Kohr Bros! I, on the other hand, made the critical mistake of ordering a bubble waffle sundae... The particular one I ordered was on the menu as a Biscoff/Cookie Butter Bubble Waffle. It was supposed to be a bubble waffle, vanilla soft serve, Biscoff syrup, a Biscoff cookie, cookie crumbs, whipped cream, and two Pocky sticks. Very indulgent. Initially, the girl at the register said "We actually need to make that bubble waffle fresh for you so it'll be about 3 to 5 minutes. Is that okay?" After preparing my wife's cone, we stood to the side and waited for my ice cream to come out. Two separate families came in, which seemingly bumped my order down the line. Each of the two groups that arrived after me, a couple of two and a family of three got their ice cream and were in and out. Only after serving those families first did a second girl come out of the back and poke her head out to look at the menu on the side of the counter to see what ingredients went into the bubble waffle sundae. I continued to watch as the girl made my bubble waffle sundae and prepared it, only to put it in the fridge by the counter. I was a bit confused but figured she needed to cool off the waffle. I went on my phone and a few moments later, a blond high-school-aged boy entered the store and skipped the line. The girl opens the fridge and gives the boy the sundae which I had assumed was mine, explaining "I got this order wrong but you can have it if you want." The boy was kind of dismissive and started talking about going somewhere with another girl, which I guess peaked my wife's interest enough to eavesdrop. Upon further discussion, it sounds like the girl at the counter gave him the sundae as a way to flirt, but got frustrated because he was taking another girl out... Anyways, by now like 15 minutes had passed and my wife is nearly finished her massive cone. It seems like they were able to remake my bubble waffle sundae, and after a few minutes handed it to me. It was fine, but I guess a bit too sweet. Realistically, I will never go back to Soft Stuff because the conduct of the staff last night was entirely abhorrent. Try Bruster's instead. read more

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Jo K.

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ok, Im not sure where all of the negative reviews are coming from, but Soft Stuff never misses with their creamy soft serve ice creams. They give huge portions, offer great flavors and toppings, and the texture of the soft serve is so good! what's there to go wrong? read more

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Kelly M.

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Delicious!! Must go! The wait was a bit long but well worth the time! The serving size was generous and price was average for the area.

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carla H.

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Paid for a small and a kiddie cup. Was served two kiddie cups and never offered my $ back.

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Laurie S.

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The taste of summer and fun. The service is always friendly and helpful. Our favorite server is Clark. My go to is Vanilla soft serve with chocolate sprinkles "jimmies" and my husband loves the chocolate with chocolate sprinkles. Always generous portions! read more

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Noe J.

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Great Ice Cream with a wide selection. Honestly one of my favorite soft serve locations

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Sarah O.

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Okay so I forgot to take pictures but this place is great. Let me give you a few warnings. CASH ONLY they have a lot but still very limited toppings other than that this place is great. We got a medium vanilla milkshake I wish they had Oreos but the milkshake was a REAL milkshake. We also got a cone of ice cream and honeslrt everything was so good. I'm not a banana split type of girl but man it actually looked delicious ! read more

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Jeffrey M.

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After dinner at a nearby restaurant, four of us adjourned to Soft Stuff for ice cream. This is the first time I was there, and they had what I think is their signature offering of soft vanilla ice cream with orange sherbert. YES!!!!!! This is cash only establishment, so be prepared. They got the order right for all four of us. There were other folks there when we were and not a frown on sight. Can't wait for summer to come. It's a great place for date nights no matter what your age is! read more

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Marielle R.

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Probably my husband and I's go-to dessert spot. Can't go wrong with soft serve. I like plan vanilla with rainbow sprinkles.

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Barbie's not much into Soft Stuff if you know what I mean, but when it comes to ice cream, she makes an exception, although I think we both like the hard kind better (yes still talking about ice cream). This is a cute little soft serve place inside the massive overstuffed complicated outdoor shopping plaza in Ellicott City, which I think is called Forest Green. It says that they're closed down temporarily and I'm not sure that's fair cuz they always did have seasonal hours. So they're not closed down, they're just offseason. So when spring comes and the temperatures go up a little bit you can look forward to more standard and interesting soft serve, and the kids here are friendly, and the products are clearly geared more towards kids. Good ice cream then, which I definitely think is worth at least four stars. A bit like the stuff from the trucks in the old days but more variety. read more

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Nadav P.

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The nostalgic taste of classic soft serve. Soft Stuff Ice Cream is the ice cream shop you'd go to in the summer 30 years ago on a hot day after playing with your friends outside. From its over saturated decor to its supermarket brand sugar cones, everything screams 90s. Soft Stuff offers a variety of soft serve flavors and toppings, including 3 "swirl" flavors that combine two of their classic flavors. If you want something to drink, you can always order a milk shake made from the soft serve. The soft serve itself is exactly how you'd expect, machine made, creamy, and light. Portions are extremely generous, to the point where I can't recommend their Large or Waffle Cone sizes unless you plan to share. There's nothing particularly special about Soft Stuff, but that's where it shines the most, in its simplicity. You always know exactly what you'll get and it's hard to be disappointed with a massive mound of chocolate soft serve, coated in chocolate sprinkles. If I have to nitpick, I'll give two. First, Soft Stuff is cash only, which does play in to the 90s nostalgia vibe, but that's one piece of the 90s I can do without. The second is on occasion, there is an old man behind the register who is very sweet, but is hard of hearing and sometimes requires you to repeatedly place your order before he understands what you want. When I'm looking to relive my childhood (and to treat my own children), I turn to Soft Stuff for the good stuff. read more

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J N.

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best soft serve! we go here pretty often during the summer. the large can definitely be shared! the store is not open year-round and it's CASH ONLY! :) read more

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Scott J.

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Great soft serve ice cream. The twists are my favorites. The new management has made good improvements like friendly service, now open year round and you can use a credit card. read more

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James N.

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Very good. Had exactly what I wanted, soft served ice cream and good portions and prices

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Bryan P.

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Ole Reliable! I've been getting ice cream here since I was a kid, and they were a tiny little wood cottage. This is a nice spot to get traditional soft serve with all the fixins. They have a good amount of seating, indoor and out. It's not crazy expensive compared to other ice cream places. But adding toppings will rack up the cost real quick. BRING CASH. They only take cash, but conveniently have an ATM inside. Handy, but bring your own cash. The people working the window were nice. read more

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Daniel S.

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Excellent service and great flavor. The kids only had a straight vanilla shake and a small chocolate cone. These were huge! The cone was so big, my kid couldn't even finish it! read more

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Salma C.

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Been coming to this place before their current building was made. It sucks how it's cash only, but the flavors are great! I have always gotten either their orange (LOVE that one), mint, or their strawberry is a recent favorite that I personally liked as well. The topping options are pretty diverse as well. Overall a good place with fond memories for me in a nice location. read more

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Kate S.

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Best ice cream place around! Soft Stuff is serving up cones, cups, lots of flavors of ice cream and toppings! My classic fave is a kiddie cone chocolate vanilla swirl dipped in sprinkles. The kiddie cone is actually a decent portion size-- perfect if you're trying to be good but want to indulge in something sweet! Please note this shop is cash $$$ only! Definitely brings back memories of when I was younger chasing down the ice cream truck with my coins. read more

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Donna D.

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Great soft serve with a good variety of toppings. A few seats inside and benches and tables outside. Sizes range from kiddie cones to take home size. Hit or miss on serving size; depends on the person manning the ice cream machine that day. I may or may not have considered it dinner at times... Cash only and there is an ATM on premises. read more

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Abigail J.

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Love the ice cream nachos, so many toppings to choose from. Bubble waffle was made to order and so warm. Super nice service. Cute shop to sit and eat! read more

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The ice cream is soooo good. The shop is also very cute and the people are very nice. I love this place read more

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Lilian A.

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When I was visiting MD I stopped by here because the images were so enticing. I got the cotton candy swirl and I believe my cousin got the butterscotch swirl. It was good but the vanilla flavor was so overpowering that the cotton candy flavor gets lost. read more

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J T.

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Ice cream was outstanding. Cone and hot fudge sundae were great. Small place with some seats. Very clean and staff were great. Will return and recommend read more

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Chad R.

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Warning this place is cheap and addictive! It's so hard to resist stopping here while traveling on RT 40W. I'm glad it's not too close to home. It's all about the twisted flavors and the sprinkles. The large cone is enormous! My only complaint, I wish the twisted flavors were more intense. read more

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Zach S.

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I remember coming here as a kid and the cones are still huge and ice cream a good quality! The small was more than enough for two people to share. Building is nice, with some indoor seating, and outdoor tables and benches when it's warm. In contrast to other reviews, they had a tablet and square to accept credit cards. Only hesitation going back would be that it was $6 (after rounding up for tip) for one "small" soft serve ice cream cone. read more

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Moya F.

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Classic soft serve parlor. Cash only but worth carrying cash to get this treat! Check it out!

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Issy C.

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Im glad this icecream shop is not near where I live, I would be there so often! I checked out this icecream shop after going to the korean restauraunt in the back of the plaza with a friend. We were greeted by an older gentleman, and he was funny and asked us, "why arent you guys in school?" He thought we were high schoolers, but my friend is 26 and Im 22. He was really cute, and joked with us saying, "wow, you guys must get carded everytime". Our interaction with him was pleasant and he joked around with us. We ordered two icecream cone and he gave us a lot. Im not sure if this was the normal amount or if he was being extra nice. The icecream was delicious and I would definitely come here again!! read more

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Jill B.

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Lots of flavor options for a soft serve, and they have magic shell! Plenty of covid safety precautions in place. read more

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Jo K.

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Really good soft serve ice cream. Portion is generous and ice cream is thick and rich. However please note that it's cash only! read more

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More info about Soft Stuff Ice Cream

10039 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
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(443) 973-5746
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http://www.softstufficecream.com

Hours

What time does Soft Stuff Ice Cream open?

Soft Stuff Ice Cream opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Soft Stuff Ice Cream close?

Soft Stuff Ice Cream closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Soft Stuff Ice Cream closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream take credit cards?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream have catering options?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream does have catering options.

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream have a drive thru?

No, Soft Stuff Ice Cream does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream allow dogs?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream have bike parking?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream has bike parking.

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Soft Stuff Ice Cream wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Soft Stuff Ice Cream is wheelchair accessible.

Does Soft Stuff Ice Cream have free WiFi?

No, Soft Stuff Ice Cream does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Soft Stuff menu consists of Soft Serve Ice Cream, Bubble Waffle, Hard Scoop Ice Cream, Snowballs, Milkshakes, Sundaes, and fresh Homemade Cookies.

History

Established in 1984.

Soft Stuff has been serving the community gourmet-quality ice cream since 1984.

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3.9(33 reviews)

1.2 mi

Located off of route 40, Bruster's is a solid spot for ice cream. There's a lot of options and they…read morealways have dairy-free options available too. They have all sorts of cones and cup options and the service has always been kind every time I've gone. They also let you get tasters before you make the all important decision of picking your flavor. They run promotions pretty much all the time, so I'd recommend subscribing to their social media so you're in the loop for these. They're legit deals - free cones, BOGO, etc for customer appreciation. Just bear in mind, it's off the highway and they're located in a small building with 2 benches, so there's not too much seating there if you were trying to eat there. I would totally recommend if you're in mood for a sweet treat!

Overall: cute mostly outdoor ice cream shop, large portion sizes, fair prices, delicious and rich…read moreflavors, some dairy free options It's mostly outdoors. There are only a couple of benches to sit. I'm not sure if their set up is the most efficient, but their ice cream is great. I wish they had a way to get a single scoop. Their smallest options are two scoops. I also wish their kids deal could be applied with a dairy free ice cream too and not just chocolate and vanilla because one of my kiddos can't have dairy.

Black Raspberry, Coffee Chocolate Chip & Salted Caramel Toffee

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Butter Pecan waffle bowl & Strawberry Chocolate waffle bowl

Tous Les Jours

4.3(557 reviews)

1.2 mi

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I love this place! It's truly a one-stop shop for everything you need. They offer an incredible…read morevariety of pastries--both savory and sweet--along with beautiful cakes, coffee, and tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a cafe. The service is exceptional; the staff is always smiling and greets me the moment I walk in. Plus, the ambiance is super cute and perfect for Instagram! While there might still be a time limit on seating due to how busy they stay, it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

The pastry selection is truly impressive! The friendly service and cozy environment suit both large…read moregroups and solo coffee breaks. Plenty of seating options make this the perfect place to indulge in a treat, sip on coffee or tea, and catch up with a friend. The ube donut is simply irresistible! Paired with a refreshing ginger tea, it creates a perfect harmony of flavors. This is what a filled donut looks like! I've died and gone to heaven! OVERALL: BEST cafe in Howard County

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Shilla Bakery & Cafe

3.6(212 reviews)

1.2 mi

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Having just watched a televised plea from the last Amazon, Diana of Themiscyra, asking for their…read morehelp in rescuing Gateway City from a Leviathan-sized monster called the Tetracide, Etta Candy scribbles to her sister, Gia, that the deafness they are experiencing will only be temporary and that she should stay home while Etta ventures out to help residents in any way she can. Etta hugs her sister goodbye, opens her front door, and is stunned to be greeted by her friend Steve Trevor and the Wonder Woman, who will soon request access to ingredients from her sister's bakery so that she can cast a spell to grow her arm back, in Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's fourth issue of Absolute Wonder Woman from DC Comics. "Remember all the times I mercilessly teased you about Diana and how she couldn't possibly be all that you were describing?" she confides to Steve. "Vividly." "Yeah, you undersold." "Told you." Across the highway from the Ellicott City, Maryland location of Tous Les Jour, Shilla Bakery might very well also be described as "undersold," but its mocha roll cakes (and other flavors too) and fried twist donuts are both memorable and great for sharing, if you can resist the temptation to hoard them for yourselves.

This is a very cozy bakery and cafe located in Koreatown (Rt.40 West) in Ellicott City. It could be…read moreeasy to miss so look for the Victoria Plaza sign. I went specifically for one of their cream cakes. The bakery also carries a wide selection both sweet vs savory items not seen in typical local bakeries. The displays are well laid out. You grab a basket and select items that are neatly wrapped. Cream filled pastries are smooth in texture and I did not find them overly sweet. There were flavors such as strawberry, mocha, Nutella or white cream to name a few. My favorite is their red bean filled doughnut. I wished I lived closer but maybe it's a good idea I didn't. The birthday cake I went for was a Chocolate Cream...the cake had 3 layers of a light chiffon with buttercream frosting and did not taste overly sweet. They were able to place a Happy Birthday greeting on the spot and packed it in a beautiful box to easily carry home.

Chocolate Cream cake for the birthday boy.

The facade!

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Bakery located in Victoria Plaza on Rt. 40.

Kyo Matcha

I had dinner nearby with friends and family and we were all craving dessert so we decided to visit…read moreKyo Matcha on a Sunday evening. Parking wasn't ideal, the nearby parking garage was very compact and difficult to maneuver. There is some street parking in front, but it was all taken when we visited. I ordered the Lavender Matcha Latte along with some desserts and ice cream. All items came out quickly and just as ordered. I don't have a bad thing to say about the menu. There is plenty of seating inside, making it a great option for dessert with large groups. We had 7 adults and 2 kids with no issues finding seating during our visit. The staff were kind enough to make conversation with my toddler. I appreciated their patience as I encouraged him to order for himself at the counter. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely come back if I am ever back in the area again :)

The soft serve here is so good! They have self order kiosks or you can order from the front…read morecashier. The matcha swirl is the perfect way to end a meal when you're in the merriweather area for dinner. I also enjoy the hojicha flavor but it sometimes has a slight grainy texture. Cute interior that has tables to hangout and chat for a bit as you enjoy your dessert.

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Cindy's Soft Serve

4.2(162 reviews)

8.5 mi

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Went here after having dinner somewhere else. It was a nice treat. My brother said during summer…read moretime the lines gets very long. Today was a very cold day and there was no line. We were able to get all the ice cream we wanted. We had the small ice cream (flavor is twist vanilla and chocolate) It was delicious, not too sweet. My son had the plain vanilla large ice cream and he liked it as well.

What a find (and so did a lot of other people). Visiting the area and was a warm March evening so…read moredecided on some ice cream. Plenty of parking on the side lot. Don't let the line discourage you, it moves pretty fast. Simple menue of old school favorites. Vanilla, Chocolate or twist flavors. Soft serve ice cream in different type cones, cup, shake, malt, banana split and all kinds of toppings. We went for malts (one Vanilla, one Chocolate). Picnic benches in the back (outdoor seating only). Friendly staff, good soft serve with a throwback vibe.

Perf summa date

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Coffee N Cream in a cup

Kokee Tea - Ellicott City

4.6(38 reviews)

2.1 mi

Of the Kokee Tea locations, this is my favorite one even though it's a drive for me. Why this one?…read moreBecause they make their brown sugar boba milk teas just right AND they're the only one of the locations that I know make the honey boba brown sugar croffle. Tou get the honey boba, the brown sugar honey syrup, and whipped cream atop a toasted waffle. I wish I saved the photo of the croffle that I had onsite, but know that it's best you eat it there than bring home because otherwise, it's just not the same.

This place would wipe out my diet if I lived nearby. Thankfully I'm about 30 miles away…read more I'm sure their boba tea is great, but I walked in to try their croffles. And, wow, I was not disappointed at all! Delicious and addictive. I had the strawberries and cream croffles and I think I could eat about 5 of them at least before expiring with a smile on my face.