Question? Does gooey cakes make your heart skip a beat? Are cupcakes topped with rainbow sprinkles your biggest vice? Despite what you may have heard, your profound love and appreciation for desserts can actually make your evening really pleasant.
Why not have your cake and eat it. It is uncommon for many households in Kenya to have dessert after a meal. But this does not mean Kenyans do not gratify their sweet tooth syndrome. Ice cream, in particular, is a guilty pleasure for many.
This led to the growth of ice cream shops dishing out all manner of customized and crafted ice creams. Dessert spots have become an alternative daytime hang-out joint when one wants to grab a scoop or more. Here are five great dessert spots you should check out.
Fior Di Latte
Fior De Latte is located in the Lavington mall . Spreading love by Offering unique treats and scoops of happiness. They have specialised in gelato production in true Italian style (which is really amazing) using fruits of the season. Besides gelato, they also have an assortment of sorbets and gelato cakes. Yum! If you are in the mood for a pint, their frozen cocktails - mojito, piña colada and passiontini will definitely do the trick.
Location:
Lavington Green Mall The Waffle Planet
If Hot Crispy n Freshly Baked Waffle is what you are looking for then The Waffle Planet is the perfect Dessert treat for you and your loved ones. The dessert shop offers the novel concept of a Waffle Sandwich created at their Waffle Stations with their specially formulated eggless batter. All their Waffles are suitable for Vegetarians. Their Waffles are egg less but you will never miss the egg. The shop offers 3 types of waffle base, Golden, Chocolate & Red Velvet with premium delicious fillings.
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SNO Cream
SNO Cream is the longest living ice cream spot in Kenya. It opened its doors and has managed to keep it retro-style to date. It is located on the upper side of town, making it a somewhat secluded destination. It has also been praised for producing great ice cream that is affordable.
Location:
Monrovia Street, Nairobi City.Suite 101
Describing the experience at Suite 101 is just an understatement. First, it is located inside Tribe Hotel - the ambiance alone is enchanting enough. The smooth sweet taste of homemade Italian ice creams, gourmet chocolate or any of the custom and novelty cakes, melting in your mouth crowns it. For a richer taste, try any of their freshly baked pastries.
Location:
Limuru Road, NairobiCold Stone
Want some yum? Get some yum…The super-easy, no-brainer path to ice cream paradise. They take your favorite ice cream flavor, add your choice of mix-ins, and finally chop and fold it all together using two spades on a frozen granite stone. This is one of the new ice cream joints in town. It is taking Nairobi by storm. In the city centre, it is strategically located on the busy Mama Ngina Street. There are probably a few reasons pertaining to its popularity - first, they serve ice cream in a freshly baked waffle whether it is a cone or a bowl. Second, their array of ice cream flavours is tantalising. These can be combined with fruits of your choice, nuts or sweets. Third, they do not just have ice cream on their menu, they also have equally eclectic yogurts, sorbets, smoothies, milkshakes, cakes and even cocktails.
Location:
Fortis Tower , Nairobi
