Before I talk about an amazing alcohol-free place for a little treat I found, I wanted to mention a book I read over the weekend that misted the ol’ eyes up pretty good.
Saving Montgomery Sole by Mariko Tamaki does such a thoughtful job of capturing the pain and confusion of an adolescent girl trying to navigate friendship, family, religion, small towns, and high school. Ugh! So good.
The way she explores the anger I think many young women feel and work through when they are younger and aren’t able to verbalize–just amazing.
Anyway, if you like young adult fiction, this may be up your alley!
Onto a recent Sober in Vegas adventure!
Rolled Ice Cream is located on the West Side of the 215 at the 215 and Flamingo (very close to the freeway for easy access!)
This place was hopping when I went one weeknight evening around 6:30-7pm. Families of all ages and sizes were waiting to see the employees make the speciality treat.
I want to mention this place is alcohol-free! They don’t serve anything other than the ice cream (no food really) but it’s nice to be able to treat yourself without having any temptations for booze whatsoever.
The ice cream is made FRESH!
They start with fresh cream which they pour out onto a freezing cold surface (along with the mix ins that you’ve chosen). There are lots of items to choose from–tons of fresh fruit along with peanut butter, chocolate, candy items, even birthday cake!
Then as the cream starts to freeze, they mix in and chop up the items you’ve chosen to flavor your fresh cream.
Once the mixing is done comes the ROLL UP!
The wait was about 20 minutes–but it was so worth it.
The final product tastes so fresh!
And the staff here are really patient and sweet with the many kids that are here getting treats with their families.
This was a really nice little treat to venture out for with friends–instead of ‘grabbing a drink’ I’m getting better about asking folks if they’d want to go out for a walk or go out for a treat.
It takes time to transition out of the ‘bar’ phase of friendships, but most people are totally willing to trade in that beer for a delicious treat like rolled ice cream 🙂
Sober In Vegas 
This sounds great. I work at Sunset and the 215 so it’s not far at all. I’ll have to try it one day! Thanks.
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totally worth the drive! I can’t say enough about how nice the staff was and how delicious it was! enjoy! : D
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Maybe today!
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Oh my God that looks delicious! My father-in-law does fried oreos.
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that sounds equally as delicious!!
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YUMMMMM!! I love fresh rolled ice cream.
Hey, I know you aren’t a huge fan of the strip, but if you DO head there anytime soon could you do me a favour and pop in to Wynn and take some pics? It’s my absolute favourite hotel to walk through – soooo pretty
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oohhh! the wynn!!! I will try and make it over there for a post in the next few months! : D and I’ll try to get some really good pix for you! 🙂
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Thank you!!! Also a place that I have never been to and I don’t recall seeing it on your blog is that place that has all the old neon signs? the graveyard? boneyard? Have you been there?
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oh girl! don’t you worry…that one is in the drafts right now! 😉 The Neon Museum is one of my absolute favorite places in Las Vegas! I’m so excited to write about it!!! 🙂 🙂
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Yay! Can’t wait to read about it! Thank you! 🙂
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What a great suggestion!? Sometimes its easy to forget how much other stuff there is out there to do!
-Z
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hooray! glad you enjoyed 🙂 thanks for stopping by and reading!
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A book recommendation AND an ice cream place recommendation all in one blog post? Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! The book sounds great. And I’d like to check out the ice cream place the next time I’m in Vegas.
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haha!! yeah!!! thanks foe reading and glad you’re a fellow book lover with a side of sweets!! ❤
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