This is the original Salt & Straw location, before it became a chain with locations in five states, and it’s still the one worth going out of your way for. The flavors rotate and get weird on purpose — think pear and blue cheese, or whatever collaboration they’re running that season — alongside a few reliable classics for anyone who doesn’t want to gamble on dessert. There’s almost always a line, even on weeknights, but it moves fast and they hand out samples while you wait, so it doesn’t feel like wasted time. It sits right on Alberta Street, so fold it into a walk down that stretch rather than making it a standalone trip. Evening is the better call than afternoon — shorter line, and it’s a good way to close out a day without needing to find parking somewhere new. Cash or card both work. If you’ve got kids with you, this is the easy win of the trip; nobody complains about an ice cream stop, and it’s close enough to the homes that a full stomach doesn’t ruin the drive back.
