Like many places in California, the best time to be in Bakersfield, CA is the summer, when the beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery, and variety of outdoor activities will make you want to spend every day outside. If the California heat starts getting to you, you may want to pick up some frozen treats at one of Bakersfield’s many great local ice cream shops. We’ve listed a few of our favorites here to help you decide where to go.
1. Cold Heart
Cold Heart is a great local shop with lots of kitschy charm, from the art and decorations covering all the walls and ceiling, to the diner-style tiled floor. They have a lot of really interesting and creative flavors such as Avocado, Mazapan, and Tamarind, and they’re constantly coming up with new ideas so you’ll never get bored. We recommend the lime sorbet, which is a great choice for a refreshingly tangy afternoon dessert.
2. The King
The King is a really great hidden gem, with tons of menu options, great prices, and large portion sizes. You can’t really go wrong with anything on their menu, but we recommend trying the mangonada or the banana split with your choice of flavors on top. Everything is made on-site, and as a result, it’s super creamy and fresh.
3. Rosemary’s Family Creamery
Rosemary’s is a cute, whimsical shop with a vintage cafe vibe. All of the desserts made here are magnificent creations, covered in syrup and toppings and presented beautifully. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and they’re really great with kids. We recommend trying Roseanne’s hot fudge sundae, which is a local classic, made perfectly.
4. Monarca
Monarca is famous for its delicious frozen desserts and crepes. In addition to their many homemade frozen treats, this shop also serves breakfast and lunch food, Mexican-style drinks, and boba tea. They have lots of interesting flavors that are constantly changing, but they are all delicious. We recommend trying one of their signature crepes with a scoop of Horchata for an absolutely amazing and decadent breakfast.
5. Moo Creamery
Moo Creamery is a local favorite, and for good reason. This shop is always busy serving breakfast, lunch, desserts, and drinks, and the interior of the shop is usually filled with friendly chatter from the many available tables. All of the flavors are as delicious as they sound, and there’s a good assortment. We recommend trying the maple bacon or the salted caramel, which you can order in the restaurant or to-go.
Considering the intensity of the summer heat, it’s no surprise that there are so many great places to get frozen treats in Bakersfield. When you’re done enjoying your dessert, remember to visit us at Three-Way Chevrolet, and we’ll show you some of our amazing vehicles. You’ll need a great car to keep you comfortable and safe on your travels around Bakersfield, and we’ll make sure you find the vehicle that’s right for you.
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