I don't know what it's like where you are right now, but here in Denver it's been HOT! I mean, it is summer, after all. Plus, it'll just be a few weeks until the possibilities of snow re-enter our daily lives, so I guess we can take the heat for a bit. Of course, one thing that's great on a hot day is some really good ice cream. Lucky for me, my wanderings on a hot day took me into the vicinity of one of Denver's best places to go for Ice Cream...Bonnie Brae Ice Cream.
Located at the corner of University and Ohio Ave, Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is a charming neighborhood shop that has that old-time kind of feel. The family business was started in 1986, and no, it wasn't started by a lady named Bonnie Brae. That's the name of the neighborhood, silly.
The shop offers well over 30 different unique flavors, and as their awnings proudly proclaim, "Yes! We Make It Here!" A scoop of Banana Strawberry in a sugar cone was my choice on this most recent visit.
This is the kind of establishment that we see too few of these days...a great neighborhood hang out. Of course, it's a very popular spot, especially in the summer. On weekends the line is usually out the door and down the block, but it moves fast and is worth the wait. I didn't have to wait at all when visiting on a weekday afternoon, but just as I was leaving a charter bus full of high school girls pulled up and...well, the line got huge! Also, be warned that there is no parking lot. Parking in the neighborhood behind the shop is usually best, but the streets are narrow and there are usually many cars parked on the street.
Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is located at 799 South University Blvd in Denver
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