Buena Park’s Best Sweet Summer Treats

When the summer heat kicks in, it’s the perfect time to indulge in one of Buena Park’s most popular and tasty summer treats. From uniquely-flavored ice cream to fruity desserts that are big enough for sharing, Buena Park has tons of options when you need to satisfy that sweet tooth and cool off. Which one will be your favorite?

True Milk Honeymee Sundae from Honeymee—When you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Honeymee is the spot. Honeymee’s true milk ice cream is made with fresh California milk from a family-owned, Kosher-certified dairy farm and has been named one of the “Best Spots for Soft Serve and Custard” by Zagat. We recommend going for the “Honeymee” that has true milk ice cream topped with locally-harvested honey and a 100% natural honeycomb chip.

Watermelon Okbingsul from Okbingsul—Located in The Source OC, Okbingsul brings Korean-style shaved ice to those craving a cool treat after a day of excitement. Go for the watermelon okbingsul, which comes with shaved ice topped with watermelon balls, condensed milk, and ice cream.

Chocolate cake shake at Portillo's in Buena Park, CA

Chocolate Cake Shake from Portillo’s—Yes, you read that right. This Chicago-style hot dog joint offers perhaps the best dessert combination ever, the chocolate cake shake. Vanilla ice cream is blended with Portillo’s decadent chocolate cake for a thick shake combination that will take you back to your childhood.

Tarts from Paris Baguette—Flaky pastry topped with the perfect amount of cream in either the tiramisu, egg, and cheese variety make a tarts an excellent option from Paris Baguette. Some are even are large enough to share (if you’re feeling generous).

Macaron characters and macaron ice cream at Sweet Box in Buena Park, CA

Ice Cream Macaron Sandwich from Sweet Box—In addition to dragon’s beard candy and oh-so-adorable character macarons, Sweet Box offers the ultimate treat on a hot day—the ice cream macaron sandwich. Choose vanilla or green tea ice cream sandwiched between two crunchy-thin macaron cookies and you’ll never go back to traditional macarons again.

Purple Rain Drops from Rock and Brews—The brainchild of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Rock and Brews in Buena Park, offers quality American comfort food in a rock & roll themed environment. Their purple rain drops are chocolate-filled French donuts drizzled in raspberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.

Cookie sandwhich with Boysenberry ice cream at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA

Boysenberry Cookiewich from Knott’s Berry Farm—Head to the Ghost Town Ice Cream Shop in Knott’s Berry Farm for an ice cream sandwich like no other—the boysenberry cookiewich. This two-handed treat is two chocolate chip cookies filled with boysenberry ice cream and rolled in a hefty dose of chocolate chips. It’s the perfect way to indulge in the iconic berry that was invented in Buena Park.

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake from Porto’s Bakery & Cafe—It’s no surprise that LA Times' Best in the Southland knows how to do dessert. An especially refreshing option is Porto's strawberry cheesecake that tops a graham cracker crust with creamy cheesecake that’s loaded with fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze. Talk about a bite of summer!

Soft serve at Don Melt in Buena Park, CA

Dairy-Free Soft Serve from Don Melt—The only thing better than ice cream is an ice cream stacked high atop a cone. Go all in and get the 12 oz. cone when you visit Don Melt. You can choose from strawberry, vanilla, or swirl - and it's vegan-friendly.

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