So, I decided to go on a creemee adventure around Burlington, searching for that elusive transcendental experience we all crave. Spoiler alert: I mostly didn’t find it. But hey, that’s life, right? Sometimes you gotta kiss a few mediocre creemees before you find the one that truly rocks your world.
Burlington Bay Market & Café: This place is like a creemee sanctuary, a safe haven where people will line up for their frozen treats even in the face of impending doom. The flavors here stick to the classics: vanilla, chocolate, maple, and black raspberry. Now, I have some burning questions about this black raspberry situation. Why is it always paired with maple? Why not its cousin, raspberry? And seriously, has anyone actually tasted a black raspberry before? Despite my existential crisis over the flavor choices, I tried a black raspberry-maple twist and found it oddly satisfying, like a bowl of Froot Loops on a sunny day. But beware, too much of a good thing can lead to a post-creemee existential crisis.
Al’s French Frys: Late-night creemee cravings led me to Al’s, the only spot in town serving up frosty treats past bedtime. I opted for a maple creemee with crumbled Heath Bar on top, hoping for a taste sensation. What I got was a disappointing frozen lard consistency with an air pocket to boot. After a few spoonfuls, it was straight into the trash, where my Puritan ancestors judged my wasteful ways.
Little Gordo Creemee Stand: Vanilla creemees are usually a flavorless void, but Little Gordo has cracked the code with their Sweet Creem option. I waited in line, surrounded by bucket hat-wearing hipsters grooving to a psychedelic playlist, feeling like I was on the set of a Wes Anderson film. The Sweet Creem-chocolate twist I ordered was a pleasant surprise, with rich, tangy notes and real chocolate flavor. While I wasn’t exactly transported to another dimension, I left satisfied.
The Sweet Spot: Honestly, I couldn’t tell much difference between the black raspberry-maple twist here and the one from Burlington Bay, except for the slightly higher price tag. Maybe it’s a case of convenient amnesia that draws people here when Burlington Bay is just a stone’s throw away? Anyway, it was decent enough for a quick creemee fix.
Dairy Creme: This place screams unpretentious charm, with a setting by the Winooski River that feels like you’re slowly being reclaimed by nature. The creemees won’t blow your mind, but the laid-back vibe and carnival flags make it a fun stop for a casual treat.
Palmer Lane Maple: If you’re a maple fanatic, this is your mecca. Their maple creemee will ruin all other maple creemees for you, leaving you in a state of delicious despair. It’s sweet, it’s maple-y, it’s everything you could want in a frozen treat.
Vermont Cookie Love: Perfect creemees, lounging in Adirondack chairs, and the soothing sound of roaring 18-wheelers on Route 7. Cookie Love has it all, including impeccable texture and generous portions. It’s a little slice of creemee heaven in the midst of chaos.
In conclusion, the quest for the perfect creemee is a journey filled with ups and downs, twists and turns (literally). But hey, isn’t that what life is all about? So next time you’re craving a frozen treat, take a chance, try a new spot, and see where the creemee gods take you. Happy scooping!
