Sno Cones & Hot Donuts at Woodland Sno Shack

It can get pretty hot in the summer months here in Sacramento. Thankfully, places like the Woodland Sno Shack provide ice-cold treats to get you cooled down. Besides that, freshly made mini donuts covered with sugary glaze, rich chocolate, or creamy caramel are also available on the menu.

Food -
Basically, there's just two things to get on the menu: sno cones or mini donuts. Though the menu isn't vast, the items that they offer are done really, really well!

Let's talk about the sno cones first. These aren't your Taiwanese delicate shaved ice treats. These sno cones are of the type that I remember enjoying after a little league game back when I was a kid. The ice is chunky and there are many flavored syrups to select from to flavor it. The nostalgia factor is HUGE with this treat. Though sno cones aren't as refined as some modern ice desserts, these treats are no less enjoyed. In fact, I find myself craving these every so often! If you want to really go for a Woodland-style sno cone, try the mangonada flavor. That one kicks things up a notch or two!

The mini donuts are made right there on the spot. The menu has many forms in which they can come. I really love the regular glaze with a scoop of Gunther's ice-cream on the side. The hot donut with a bite of ice-cream is absolute perfection. The mixture of hot and cold at the same time is a great sensation and one that does need to be experienced.

Service/Atmosphere - 
The service is fun and friendly. And how can it not be? It's a food truck parked in a parking lot next to a busy street. The vibe at the Sno Shack is down to earth and feels like home. There's nothing pretentious at all.

Because everything is made to order, you'll have to wait a few minutes before your item or items are ready. It's not a long wait, but I imagine if the business gets very busy the wait time could increase more than you'd like.

Price -
The price of sno cones have definitely risen since I was a little boy, but I wouldn't call these prices outrageous. A small 12 oz. is $3, a medium 16 oz. is $4, and a large 24 oz. is $5. So I'd say that isn't too bad. The donuts run a bit higher, especially if you'd like them topped with deliciousness. A standard dozen is only $4 though.

Special Tips and Recommendations -
Because they use Gunther's ice-cream, I suggest adding it in whenever you can. Gunther's is one of the best ice-cream vendors in the Sacramento area. Their stuff is excellent. If you're getting a sno cone, try it with the cream on top ($.50) and ice-cream on the bottom ($1.50) to really make your order go overdrive!

Bottom Line - 
These are the places that the locals know about, that you wish you knew about! If you're looking for a dessert (be it hot or cold), you've gotta check out the Woodland Sno Shack off of Main Street! It's a favorite of folks in Woodland and I'm sure it'll be one of your's too!

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This sign tells exactly what you need to know!

Up close and personal with the mini donuts.

Look at that big scoop of Gunther's ice-cream.

On location in the parking lot.

Creamy's has the BEST Cheesecake in Sacramento

I love it when I can find truly unique things around town. And Creamy's by Cayla Jordan is definitely a find! Creamy's main claim to fame is their amazingly creamy (hence the name) cheesecake. They offer numerous flavors as well as other delectable treats at their beautifully set up location in the R Street Corridor os Sacramento.

Food -
Cheesecake is the name of the game at Creamy's, and they come in these little tiny bites of perfection. Once you put one in your mouth, you'll know how creamy a cheesecake can be! But more than that, there is a smooth cheesecake flavor that is oh-so-balanced. It's not too sweet and makes you want to come back for more. Thankfully, you can order a pack of 6 so that you have enough to satisfy your cheesecake cravings. Mix and match with your favorite flavors like their classic, chocolate chip cookie, caramel pecan, carrot cake, coffee, and chocolate.

On hot summer Sacramento days you may opt for one of their frozen cheesecake sandwiches. These are like an ice-cream sandwich except with their creamy cheesecake in the middle. I got to try the oatmeal caramel pecan version and was floored by the taste. You can really get the high quality ingredients and care in this sandwich. At first I thought it might be too rich with the cheesecake and the cookie, but somehow Cayla got it to work!

On Saturdays, cheesecake filled donuts are available. I don't think I need to say more about that! They are just something that needs to be tried!

Service/Atmosphere - 
Currently, the Creamy's location is pop-up style on the corner of 12th and R. It's like a dessert stand you might find at a mall. You simply go up to the open window and place your order. Around Creamy's are some nicely placed decorations and seating. It's very well put together for a small operation - you can tell that a lot of thought went into making this place a great experience when visiting. Because it's a smaller retail establishment, you really also get the personal feel when interacting with the employees here. I found the service to be friendly and it was easy to strike up a conversation.

Price -
Expect to pay a premium price for these premium desserts. The 6 pack of mini cheesecake bites will cost you about $18. It's certainly on the higher side, but worth it if you are really into some high-quality taste. Just know that you won't be paying grocery store prices here!

Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you'd like to make sure you get exactly what you want when visiting Creamy's, you can actually order from their online site and they'll have it ready for you when you make your visit. I did this with a pack of 6 cheesecakes, and it was all ready for me to pick up when I got there. It's very convenient and a great way to guarantee that you can get your cheesecake fix on! Visit http://caylajordan.com for ordering information.

Bottom Line - 
If you're into having the best of the best, I'd suggest checking out Creamy's. Their cheesecakes are locally made and created with the best ingredients. You'll definitely be paying a premium for these delicious treats, but they are well worth the little slice of heaven that you get!

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An assortment of frozen cheesecake sandwiches.

It's a really cute little pop-up stand!

This 6 cheesecake pack is going to bring some happiness.

Maria and Jenn are so excited to give these a try!

Love the decorative signage and flowers all around.