I think this is the best ice cream place in the whole city. You should take my word for it because…read moreI'm a fatass and I love ice cream. Cold stone creamery is right across the street but the flavors and textures just aren't as good quality as the silver dippers.

Besides having great ice cream the names are even better! My favorite is the Fat Elvis and I get it…read moreevery time! I also love that they do mini scoops, which are still a decent size! They have a spacious seating area indoors but when it's nice out I prefer to sit outside even if it's on the rocks. Parking in this area is congested and sometimes hard to find but you'll always find a spot. We got there and it was busy but while we ordered and paid the line was almost out the door. It gets so busy and they're open until 11 which is great. Also located on campus. Even though it gets busy it moves fast. If you see a line don't be afraid it moves!

Ordered a birthday cake to pick up (after flying in to celebrate with family. ) Placing the order…read morewas tricky since you cannot order cake online or while shop is closed. Had to call a few times to actually get someone on the phone---but totally worth it! Had the #2 chocolate with chocolate crème frosting with chocolate chips in between the layers. Super light and not too sweet. Oreos decorated the top with chocolate ganache drizzled over the edges. The cake box was very high-end and tied with pretty ribbon. Miss Sugar provided the cutest set of plastic cutlery and paper serving plates with the cake. Will definitely order again if in the Purdue U area.

Was an amazing experience . I absolutely love the fact that your ice cream gets made right in front…read moreof you, and you get to pick all the items. Its a very unique experience!!! I would choose this fresh ice cream over any ice cream shop around here. It's just mind-blowing and delicious not to mention their amazing desserts.They are all a must try. My kids ,husband, and I all loved it. I think it's safe to say we will be back soon.

Been to the one in Chicago, so was super excited to see that there was a location near Purdue…read moreUniversity. Came in on a Friday night and the place was packed with college student, so it was super lively. Still were able to find some seating luckily. The mangoes were fresh and sweet, so the quality is just as good as the one in Chicago. A great dessert place in Lafayette, definitely try the mango crepe cake!

I dropped off my son at Purdue University and then went to hang out with other Purdue parents. It…read morewas very hot, so we decided to find a cool place. We found Mango Mango Dessert that was highly recommended online, so we came to try it out. There were not many stores selling ice or cold desserts in the area, so many people were waiting when we arrived. There were many tables and chairs, but most of them were occupied. It was very crowded. We had to wait in a long line to order. We could have ordered online, but we were not familiar with the system, so we chose to wait to order in person. Finally, with the assistance of the staff, we were able to order what we wanted. Also, we were able to secure a table for four of us. The staff was busy with so many customers, so nobody cleaned the table or the floor. We had to clean up by ourselves, which is not a big deal for us. We waited for a while to get our order. All of them were delicious. We were skeptical about some combinations, but they all turned out great. My friend ordered a big bowl of shaved mango ice with ice cream, and it was pretty large. Because the A/C was strong inside the store, my friend felt too cold to eat ice. She ended up calling her kid to help her finish. Overall, it was a good experience to try out Mango Mango. The service was a bit slow and it was crowded. But I guess it's also because of the move-in timing. I will go again to try more items.

Peach sundae - YUM! Waited in line but not too long. Service was friendly. We always make at…read moreleast one trip to Budges each summer. One of my favorite treats is a hot fudge shake. I'll need to make a second trip!

The food is inexpensive and delicious. The staff is friendly and so good about answering questions…read more This is my go-to spot when people want ice cream since I'm a sucker for soft-serve. I bring all my out of town visitors here and everyone loves it. Such a great spot and when the weather is good, you can enjoy your food or ice cream at a picnic table, in your car, or sitting nearby. Don't forget to ask for their frequent buyer card and get little stamps for opportunities at free items!

We found this gem during our visit to West Lafayette and definitely one of the best ice creams we…read morehad. The ice creams tasted so fresh and amazing taste. They got more than 30 flavors and lot of items to choose from. They dont offer samples, but the scoops are generous. We can see lot of locals out there. The store is well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly and patient. It is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from Lafayette hotel area but definitely worth the drive. Sufficient parking shared with other shops on this small strip mall. They have indoor and outdoor seating too. Perfect stop for a hot day and grab an ice cream!! Definitely worth trying this spot dont miss out.

What a cute little spot with absolutely delicious ice cream and such fair prices. This shop has…read moreover 40 flavors and so many sizes and choices to choose from. I tried the fat Elvis and thought it was one of the best ice creams I have had in so long!! I will definitely be back! Staff was also so kind and patient with us! Definitely recommend!!!

Red mango never disappoints with their yummy flavors! This time they had a new cold coffee brew…read moreflavored frozen yogurt and it's a must try . I always get the Lucky Taro flavor with some boba as a topping (super yum!). They are super covid careful. When you enter, they ensure you first sanitize your hands then pick up a cup. Masks & social distancing is also enforced. 10/10 recommend you to go try it out!!

This spot has always been my favorite froyo place. Today instead of getting froyo I got a…read morestrawberry banana shake and it was delicious. There are options to add in protein or Chia seeds or anything of that sort for an extra cost... I skipped that today. It was quite filling just with the yogurt, strawberry banana, and milk. I also realized that they have wifi available which is awesome! It was quick service and the gentlemen explain the differences of what was on the menu.

We tried pink Walrus on our way back from a university visit on a very hot day. First off decent…read morevariety of ice cream flavors both non fat and 2% yogurt. The toppings were pretty good and we got a good size yogurt for $7 each. I do prefer yogurt ice cream over regular milk and eggs with heavy cream style. Just a personal preference. I knocked off a star cause Brooklyn G our server wouldn't show us the weight even on asking. The concept itself is around filling your cup as much as you can and then weigh it out. The servers needn't complicate the process!

Pink Walrus is one of my son's favorite places in Lafayette. They have a great selection of…read moretoppings and flavors of frozen yogurt. The topping bar is always well stocked and clean. The only downfall as mentioned in previous posts is that it gets quite expensive very quickly. Just make sure to monitor your kids putting on their toppings. It's a nice treat once in awhile.

The thing to get at McCord Candies is the marshmallow Coke, apparently. This is what I was told by…read morea local who I was visiting with, who chose, as his treat, a soda over the thousand other sweet things available at this old-fashioned candy store. The sodas are served with rabbit-turd ice (unquestionably the best kind of ice). And they are made with real syrups and stirred together, like they used to do back in the olden days when the world was black and white, and the people behind the counter creating your drink were called soda jerks. You can also order a soda with other flavors stirred in, like butterscotch, chocolate, cucumber, cherry, lavender and the like, plus phosphates, floats, malts, Italian cream sodas, dirty sodas, freezes, tea, lemonade, ice cream scoops, sundaes and shakes. If it's sweet and you can drink it or let it melt in your mouth, they can probably make it here for you behind the soda counter at McCord Candies. You'll also find candy and chocolates, of every variety and permutation imaginable. Many of the candies and chocolates are made in-house, like their candy canes, which you can see being made right in front of you around the holidays. If you like sweets, you will find something here. Take your goodies to go, or you can go upstairs and enjoy them where there are a few tables and a nice view of the candy store below. There are also some vintage clothing and knickknacks for sale that you can peruse.

Not handicap accessible so no place to sit. There are several stair steps to get up to the table…read morearea. No elevator.

This place used to be a nice spot, first of all the prices…read morehave gone up which is fine if the food actually lived up to the cost. The food quality has gone down terribly, all of the sorbet is now made from artificial junk. The beef has been switched to the cheapest commercially available and is chewy. Summarized, it's sad to see a place like this now. I give it a generous 2 years till fully shutdown.

Everything was fresh and great tasting. This is a small hole in the wall Mexican diner. Order first…read moreand then sit at the restaurant next door. Had some different Mexican foods in addition to burritos and tacos. The Cheese and beef pupusa- thick griddle cake made with cornmeal and stuffed with cheese and chicken. Also served with picked cabbage (sorry no photo). Was great, but thick tasting due to the cornmeal. Liked it enough that I would order again. The sopas were also very tasty and I would order again. The tacos were a great price at $2.99 each, sorry forgot to take photo- my crew was hungry. Ice cream for dessert- $3.50 landed us 3 scoops of homemade ice cream. They also have a variety of fruit drinks and shaved ice desserts with fruit. I would definitely recommend this place for hungry students as it's near Purdue University.

We've seen her at the Lafayette Farmer's Market selling her cheese, but decided to give her…read morerestaurant a chance. Great black bean burger and veggie melt wrap. The special was the pizza crunch wrap. For those looking for vegan options, it was a great find. For non-vegans, there were many options that were enjoyable. The strawberry-rhubarb ice cream was wonderful as well. Several vegan ice cream options as well.We also learned you can order her cheese for home use with a bit of notice so she can prepare the milk. Check it out!

We stopped at The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe on our cross country road trip from Los Angeles to Chicago…read moreand it was easily one of the best stops of our entire trip. The cafe is located right on Main Street with a wonderfully small, homey, and welcoming atmosphere. The owner and chef, Julie Ann, greeted us with such warmth and hospitality from the moment we walked in. You can tell how much love and care she puts into the space and her craft--she even has lovely print art available for sale in the cafe! As for the food, everything was outstanding. Debbie ordered the Reuben sandwich and I had the pesto panini. Both were packed with incredible flavor and top-notch plant-based ingredients. We were so impressed that we couldn't leave without buying a cheese platter and taking some cheese to go for the road. If you are traveling through the area or living nearby, I cannot recommend this spot enough. We will definitely be back! She told us she also participates in the towns local farmers market. Being from LA we know plant based food and this was the best vegan cafe of our trip.