From Chocolate-Covered Popcorn to Sweet Potato Ice Cream, Houston Boasts Unique Dessert Options Near 3800 Main
January 9, 2015 | alliance
There's more to the Houston culinary scene than just barbecue. This vibrant city also plays host to an array of bakeries, chocolate shops, and ice cream parlors—you just need to know where to look. The next time a craving for sweets strikes, check out one of these spots near 3800 Main.
The Chocolate Bar
Chocolate cakes. Chocolate ice cream. Chocolate brownies. They're all on the menu at The Chocolate Bar, a shop dedicated entirely to cocoa-themed creations. From classics like chocolate-covered strawberries to innovative treats like the chocolate-covered popcorn, The Chocolate Bar has something to suit nearly every kind of sweet tooth. It even has sugar-free chocolate for the health-conscious consumer.
1835 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX 77005; (713) 520-8599
Hank’s Ice Cream Parlor
Sweet potato and banana pudding are just two of the offbeat ice cream flavors that await at Hank's Ice Cream Parlor. The small, charming shop in Houston is probably best known for these unusual flavors—try the rose petal, too—but it also serves chocolate and vanilla for ice cream traditionalists. In every scoop you'll taste fresh, high-quality ingredients, so don't fret too much over which flavor to order.
9291 Main St., Houston, TX 77025; (713) 665-5103
