The Driftwood #37: Local Favorites

Summer Edition

Ice Cream ShopsLooking for a place to enjoy some ice cream or frozen treats? Feeling hungry, too? These restaurants have just what you need! Visit these locations in Menominee, MI and Green Bay, WI for a great meal and a tasty dessert. Also, food delivery is available for both!MarinetteDowntown Sandwich and Ice Cream ShoppeDowntown Sandwich & Ice Cream Shoppe (906/863-2376): Located at 100 10th Avenue, Menominee, MI. Also known as the “Sub Shoppe,” this family-owned restaurant serves subs, tacos, grill food, and ice cream. Some of the current ice cream flavors include Espresso Chocolate Chunk, Vanilla Berry Swirl, Black Cherry, Blue Moon, Coconut Joy, and Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt. Celebrating 50 years of business, the Sub Shoppe is known for their delectable subs and their community involvement. As a celebration of their anniversary, the store has been raffling off gift baskets with T-shirts and gift certificates. There is also “A Spoonful of Hope,” which is a fun, color-changing spoon to enjoy ice cream that is available to purchase for one dollar, and all proceeds are donated to local children that are fighting cancer. Come visit the Downtown Sandwich and Ice Cream Shoppe, open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Green BayZesty's Allouez locationZesty’s Frozen Custard & Grill (920/857-9067): Located at 2639 Lineville Road, Green Bay. This restaurant serves a full menu with plenty of food options such as burgers, sandwiches, soup, salads, as well as frozen custard. Zesty’s is known for their wonderful frozen custard selection and their outdoor seating, which is perfect for hot summer days. There are “novelty scrambles” featured on the menu with flavors such as Berry Cheesecake, S’mores, Mint Blast, Cotton Candy, and Ooey Gooey Cookie Dough. Many of those choices are made with vanilla or chocolate frozen custard with various toppings and ingredients mixed in. The other dessert options include sundaes, root beer floats, shakes, malts, and non-dairy smoothies. In addition to the food and frozen custard, Zesty’s also offers the La Java coffee and tea menu. Stop by Zesty’s, open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

—Kayu Brooks, Local Favorites Editor

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