A Sweet Treat Crawl Through Downtown Parker
Downtown Parker has earned a reputation for its vibrant food scene, welcoming atmosphere, and locally owned businesses that keep Mainstreet buzzing all year long. During the final weeks of summer, there is no better time to slow down and enjoy something sweet.
Start With Ice Cream
Spend a warm summer afternoon enjoying some of Downtown Parker's favorite frozen treats. These local shops each offer something a little different, making it easy to create your own ice cream crawl along Mainstreet.
Swirls Frozen Yogurt: Create your own frozen yogurt masterpiece with 12 rotating flavors and more than 70 toppings. Swirls offers dairy free and no sugar added options, making it an easy stop for every member of the family. Their self serve format means every visit is completely customizable.
Kilwins: The smell of fresh waffle cones, hand crafted fudge, and chocolate greets you as soon as you walk through the door. Grab a scoop of their Original Recipe Ice Cream or take home handcrafted chocolates and classic confections made using traditional techniques.
Baskin Robbins: A longtime favorite for ice cream lovers, Baskin Robbins serves dozens of classic flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, frozen drinks, and ice cream cakes that are perfect for celebrating the final weeks of summer.
Grab a Fresh Pastry or Bakery Treat
If pastries are more your style, Downtown Parker is home to bakeries and cafes serving everything from buttery croissants to artisan breads and handcrafted desserts.
La Petite Creperie: This charming French cafe serves fresh crepes, chocolate croissants, fruit tarts, quiche, espresso drinks, and pastries inspired by authentic Parisian cafes. It is a wonderful stop for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli: Alongside their famous sandwiches, Heidi's bakes fresh bread every day and offers cookies, brownies, pastries, and other grab and go desserts that are easy to enjoy after lunch or on your way home.
Poulette Bakeshop: Nationally recognized for exceptional baking, Poulette creates artisan breads, elegant French pastries, seasonal desserts, and specialty baked goods using techniques learned from some of the world's most respected pastry chefs.
Fika Coffee House: Pair your favorite coffee with a fresh pastry while relaxing inside one of Downtown Parker's most inviting coffee shops. It is an easy place to slow down and enjoy a sweet break during your day.
Don't Miss These Dessert Favorites
Some of Downtown Parker's best desserts can be found in places you may not expect. These local businesses offer homemade specialties that are worth saving room for.
Grecian Grazer: Beyond charcuterie boards and sandwiches, Grecian Grazer serves homemade desserts including pistachio mascarpone ricotta cheesecake, baklava, macarons, lemon bars, and lemon poppyseed biscotti.
Venalonzo's Tacos: Finish your meal with authentic desserts like churros, tres leches cake, chocolate cake, mango mousse, limoncello desserts, or carrot cake.
The LOCAL: Browse a rotating selection of locally made pies, baked goods, and ready to take home desserts created by Colorado makers. It is a great place to pick up something sweet for dinner with family or your next gathering.
Plan Your Sweet Treat Crawl
There is no shortage of incredible desserts waiting to be discovered in Downtown Parker. Pick a few stops or spend the afternoon exploring them all. Every visit is a chance to support local businesses while enjoying some of the sweetest bites you'll find anywhere in Parker.
