Summer in Minnesota is fast approaching and that means ice cream season is nearly in full-swing! While Minnesotans can find any excuse to indulge their sweet tooth no matter the season, summer is when we most desire a frozen treat to cool down with.
While there are any number of great ice cream spots around the Twin Cities metro to choose from, it’s easy to see why Patti’s Ice Cream in Roseville is one of the best! Here are five reasons why:
1. Choose From Over 20 Flavors of Ice Cream
Patti’s Ice Cream proudly serves 24 rotating flavors of ice cream, from reliable favorites like Deluxe Vanilla, Zanzibar Chocolate and Strawberry to more creative concepts like Pirate’s Bounty, Superman, Blueberry Cheesecake and S’mores. For those who are lactose intolerant, Patti’s Ice Cream also offers dairy-free options like Mango and Raspberry sorbets. Additional flavor options include Caribou Java, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Moose Tracks, Caramel Collision, Mackinac Island Fudge, Maple Nut and Banana Cream Pie. All ice cream flavors can also be made into a milkshake.
Whether in a cone, a bowl or a pint to-go, Patti’s Ice Cream offers something now and later to satisfy any sweet tooth!
2. Enjoy Locally-Made Craft Soda
Ice cream isn’t the only thing that makes Patti’s unique. Patti’s Ice Cream proudly partners with Minnesota-based Northern Soda Company and North Star Craft Soda to offer a large selection of locally-made craft soda! Pop the tab on a can of Northern Soda Company Root Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Cola, Grape, Huckleberry, Lemon Lime, Blue Raspberry sodas and more. Or twist the cap off a bottle of Strawberry, Orange Cola, Ginger Beer, Lime, Nuclear Dew, Vanilla Cream sodas and more. Drink your soda at Patti’s or grab one to-go!
3. It’s a Cool Place to Hang Out
Patti’s is more than just a spot to grab a quick bite of ice cream. Named after Love From USA CEO, Founder and ice cream enthusiast Patricia Chinander, Patti’s Ice Cream is a carefully curated experience and place to create memories with family, friends and loved ones. Choose from a selection of classic games like Candyland and Bananagrams or feel free to bring your own! Challenge your friends to a few rounds of bean bags on Patti’s specially designed corn hole boards. Enjoy the summer sun relaxing in one of Patti’s pink Adirondack chairs or at a table on the patio. At Patti’s, come for the ice cream, stay for the fun!
4. It’s ‘Gramable
Speaking of fun, be sure to snap a selfie in front of Patti’s Ice Cream’s iconic Sprinkled with Love neon wall and sign. As they say, “Photos or it didn’t happen!” Be sure to tag Patti’s Ice Cream on Facebook and Instagram for a share (and leave a 5-star Google and Yelp review if you’re really feeling ambitious)!
5. You Can Shop Minnesota-Made and –Inspired Goods
Finally -- and further making Patti’s the Twin Cities’ most unique ice cream shop -- is that it’s conveniently located in the same building as Love From MN, a store dedicated to selling Minnesota-made and –inspired goods and products! Find everything from locally-sourced foods like wild rice, popcorn, maple syrup, hot sauce, honey, muffin and pancake mixes, soup mixes, spices, chocolates and various candies and more. Browse recipe books by Minnesota chefs and bakers and that utilizing local Minnesota ingredients. Find locally-inspired drinkware like pint glasses, shot glasses and mugs; headware; apparel including tee shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and socks; jewelry; games and puzzles and more. Enjoy your ice cream while perusing the unique offerings of Love From MN.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite of ice cream, a place to hang out with friends or family, or have time to spare to shop local, Patti’s Ice Cream is undoubtedly the best ice cream spot in the Twin Cities Metro. Located on County Road B in Roseville, smack dab between Minneapolis and St. Paul, it’s an easy drive no matter which side of the Cities you’re on. Find more information like directions and open hours at the website, Facebook or Instagram accounts.