Treat Yo' Self In The Twin Cities | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Treat Yo' Self In The Twin Cities

Sometimes you just gotta treat yourself.

55
Treat Yo' Self In The Twin Cities
Parks and Recreation Wiki

We've all had those days. Maybe you got into a fight with your parent or you had a rough day at work. Either way, we all know what it's like to have bad days. And, on those days, it can feel like we are only born to suffer.

Sometimes, however, these days can be remedied. Sometimes, all we need to feel better is a little self care (if you don't know what this means, or how to do it, I wrote my first article on this - and yeah, there's typos, I'm only human). Sometimes, you gotta treat yourself, and in this case, literally.

If you are someone who eats delicious, sugary sweets, I might have the perfect list for you to satisfy your desire to treat yourself to something edible and unhealthy. This week, I want to recommend some of my favorite places in the Twin Cities for your daily dose of desserts. Here are my favorites in no particular order:

Rita's Italian Ice

This place has become one of my favorite places to visit this summer. They have Italian ice (of course) and frozen custard which can be ordered separately or put together to create the world's most glorious mix of creaminess and ice. One bite and you'll be licking your cup clean. Seriously, this place is a game changer.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Okay, so, whenever I walk into this store, I always think of this scene from My Big Fat Greek Wedding:

Anyway, all jokes aside, this place is so rad. You know how sometimes you just want cake but cannot eat an entire by yourself? (CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.) Well, this place is perfect for buying miniature cakes that you can hide in your room and binge on without feeling too guilty. Seriously, though, they have multiple sizes of bundt cake, ranging from cupcake sizes to full size cakes. The flavor selection is so good, as they have fresh flavors like lemon and classic ones like red velvet. BONUS: these cakes are the perfect texture- soft and not too dry!

Nadia Cakes

If you like to watch the Food Network, you might recognize these cupcakes as having won Cupcake Wars a few years ago. Fun fact: these cupcakes definitely deserved to win. Along with your typical cupcake varieties, there are new flavors every day of the month. Every time I go, there is always something new to try.

Izzy's Ice Cream

There's no going wrong with delicious ice cream and sorbet and Izzy's has been named one of the best in the Twin Cities. They have an option for adding a tiny scoop of ice cream on whatever you order called an "izzy scoop". Seriously, what are you waiting for?

Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe

This is another cool ice cream joint in the city I love. The atmosphere is friendly and reminds me that Minnesota is my home, as the interior walls are lined with news clippings from local papers and local art.

Honey & Mackie's

I just discovered this hidden gem. This place is a family-owned store that carries ice cream AND french fries. Yeah, you read that right. I've only had the pleasure of enjoying their ice cream, but even that is enough for me to want to return. Their monthly special for August is mini donut. If you go, try the "Golden" ice cream. It is, well, golden.

YoYo Donuts & Coffee Bar

If you dig donuts, YoYo Donuts is calling your name. This place is so cool. They also sell ice cream, but the donuts are the main attraction, and for good reason. I had their s'mores donut and I don't think I've ever had a chocolate-marshmallow treat that delicious before. Run, don't walk there.

Glam Doll Donuts

Mix together a 50's diner and a cafe and you get the Glam Doll aesthetic. If you want your donuts as glamorous as you are, look no further. This is such a cool place to spend your time and money.

On days where nothing seems to go right and you can't seem to win, a little treat might be what is needed to make you feel better in a moment. Although a sugary sweet is not going to solve your problems, sometimes it's enough to reward yourself for surviving a tough day. Sometimes, it is just what you need. Sometimes, you can have your cake and eat it too.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

4149
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

450440
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22207
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

45124
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments