The perfect local ice cream shoppe. Lots of ice cream flavor choices. Fun candy and sweets…read moreselection. Great service. Very clean. Really great experience.

We just stopped here on our way through Lindstrom - AWESOME ice cream and large candy selection. I…read moregot the Big Muddy flavor which is chocolate, brownies, and caramel and my sister got a chocolate milkshake. So yummy. When you enter from the street, use the second single door (right in the photo) and walk down a short hallway. Multiple businesses share the hallway. The shop is on the left of the hallway past the restrooms. Someone else said this location is closed which I can refute that it is very much open and bustling!

Fantastic place to get ice cream, I picked the award winning flavors of $@&! got serious and…read moreZanzibar chocolate. Let me tell you how amazing they were. The chocolate is dark and decadent: the depths of the flavor is mirrored by its color. I'm a chocolate fiend, and I would make the pilgrimage back and get it. The location is on the Main Street near an overlook and some other small businesses. Definitely a place to stop by and stroll about town.

Bakery was super! Ladies working there were very helpful…read more Totally worth stopping in.

Fantastic concept all around! Located just 45-minutes from the Twin Cities, Nordic Harbor is a gem…read moreof a find offering overnight rooms, a market, rooftop patio and even pontoon rentals. My very first visit here was for Mother's Day when my mom suggested we check out the market and rooftop patio. I am so glad we did because I was instantly hooked by the entire experience from the cleanliness to overall transformation from a former beat down motel into a luxurious space. The market contains gelato, espresso drinks, cases of drinks from boozy to normal, Nordic Harbor apparel, frozen pizzas, little snacks such as cheese and meats and an opportunity to make your own charcuterie board. Think of the market as your home base or check in if you plan on renting a room. There is also a very nice bathroom in here. My favorite part? The intimacy. Nordic Harbor isn't trying to be the loudest, most overpopulated spot on the lake, rather, everything is crafted with intention and the Nordic theme of cozy and quiet in mind. I came back for Memorial Day weekend and did a 1-night overnight with a full 8-hour pontoon rental and everything was seamless. I booked every component of this trip online and it was even given a personalized call from the owner, Nic, when I had a few lingering questions. A special code will be provided via email to access your room on the lockbox as opposed to a key. Each room amplifies the Nordic "Hygee" concept mentioned above which includes a quaint space with no clutter. The room even comes with a binder book that helps describe the room layout with the goal of keeping clutter out. I appreciated the slippers, eye masks, Nespresso machines, dish wear, patio, coffee mugs, electric fire pit and quiet hours. Additionally, the entire bathroom was a vibe from the heated floors to the LED mirror to the hanging eucalyptus to the luxurious shower head and shower spray with full products available to use. This has been my favorite shower to date!! The market, outdoor patio and pontoon rentals are open to the public so there is a good chance that people you encounter might not necessarily be spending time overnight and that is the beautiful thing about this place! Our pontoon rental was seamless - zero issues. We had great assistance learning the ropes of the boat and then it was all very independent once the keys were given which we appreciated. Needless to say, I will be returning again for sure. Thank you, Nordic Harbor!

This was our first visit to Nordic Harbor as we'd heard about it from a few different people and it…read morewas great; we'll definitely be back! The roof top vibe was very fun and inviting. We enjoyed the blankets strewn throughout and the stunning view of the lake and sunset. The bar tender was very friendly and we enjoyed talking to her.

So I originally had 5 stars and had great customer service last time I went but we stopped by today…read moreand it was like a totally different gal working. I assume one of the owners. She was training in another girl and was very snappy and rude towards us. Didn't seem very patient and rushed us. Even the people outside eating next to us commented. She was really nice last time so I really hope we caught her on a bad day or the stress of training someone in. I dunno but it left a bad taste in my mouth ( no pun intended) the ice cream is good, location is great and the prices are reasonable but with rude customer service we will think twice about our next visit. Sorry!

The ice cream is fine. But it's not like they made it here. So I'm reviewing the service and the…read moresurroundings. It's a dump and the woman behind the counter is rude and pushy. There were 10 of us. 4 of us under the age of 8 and she could t get rid of us fast enough. Never going back.

Stopped in to this cute ice cream shop in Bayport that I've been eyeing for quite some time. The…read moreplace is so adorable and right on the main drag. You can order inside or come up to the window on three outside and order. I opted to check out the inside of the shop. I ordered 1 scoop of the caramel collision in a cup. It was sooooo delish that I'll definitely be back. It tasted like a rolo and had even mini rolos inside the ice cream. YUM! I can't wait to come back to try other flavors. Another cool feature at this shop is that every ice cream flavor is noted if it has gluten and/or nuts which is helpful for those with allergies.

I've passed by Mabel's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop a few times and always thought it looked like the…read morecutest little spot and on National Ice Cream Day, after an evening of swimming, we finally stopped in. It did not disappoint! You can either go inside the house or order from the outside window, we stayed outside and loved it. There are plenty of places to sit and relax, and the whole setup feels like you're hanging out in someone's backyard. Super cute and laid-back, with extras like cornhole and photo areas that make it even more fun. There were so many options to choose from, but we landed on: 2 root beer floats, Ice cream nachos with cookie dough and caramel collision (so good!), 1 scoop of playdough ice cream. Everything was tasty, and the staff was friendly and patient while we made our picks. It was the perfect treat after a sunny day. The only downside and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was that we had a coupon but weren't allowed to use it or even apply the value toward our purchase. A little disappointing, especially since it was our first visit. That said, Mabel's has so much charm, and I'd love to come back to try the coffee next time. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

Here is a newer must stop on the popular St Croix Trail (95) between Taylor's Falls and Scandia…read more Located just south of the Franconia Sculpture Park. We have enjoyed the unique flavors of ice cream in cones, cups, pints and etc... With plenty of outdoor seating. They also have many gifts and items such as honey, maple syrup and more. Great place to stop.

Delicious ice cream to top off a day hiking at the State Park. Schoony's is a great old fashioned…read moreice cream shop that's located right off the hiking path in Taylor Falls. Large selection of flavors and they serve up generous portions. I enjoyed this multi- faceted ice cream, the Pirates's Booty in a waffle cone. It was bomb! I got the ice cream right after hiking and it was sooooo good I finished it off right away...so sorry, no pictures! Takng off one star because they charge a surcharge of $2.00 if you pay by credit or debit card.....what the heck?

I went for ice cream. The store carries Kemp ice cream. The decor is old style malt shop. The…read moreshakes were tasty. Kids would enjoy the stop. Staff were helpful.

Cute shoppe with local business/artist products and offerings. I am a huge proponent of supporting…read morelocal and this was a great representation for the area. The counter staff were really friendly and helpful. Ice cream/chocolates tasted delicious too! I'd recommend stopping in!

Skip the big name go here!! Great little store with lots to offer and a great selection of ice…read morecream. This is our stop after fishing in Eagle lake or big lake.

I was in the area. The decor is super cool. The coffee bar is in the back section. Even on a hot…read moreday they have hot chocolate and it was delicious. I'm glad they warned me of how hot it was. As I was drinking in the second section where you order food and ice cream and yogurt, I started chatting with a woman from Mpls. and she ordered a burger that looked very good. The croissants were in a plastic box so they appear to be store bought, not so much from a bakery, I'm guessing. The owners are very cool and the front section is surf board tables. It's a very cool town, I just never get over here.

So refreshing to see a creative place with a short but eclectic menu. Walk in and for the coffee…read morebar walk back, way back. The old building has different sections and evidently the front area with the yogurt dishes is served toward the front. There is a cozy spot in the back with stools and tables. Note the coffee roasters as they actually roast their own beans. The coffee was a teetering between a medium and dark roast, leaning medium. They have a short menu and will adjust the croissant sandwich to your likes. The food has a homemade feel. They are only open three days a week, (Fri-Sun) with no plans to expand.