Portland ice cream chain brings unique flavors to Oakland
Salt & Straw, a beloved ice cream chain originating in Portland, is bringing its distinctive flavors to the Bay Area. A new location is slated to open in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood on November 13, as reported by KRON4 News.
The shop will be located at 6300 College Avenue, adjacent to a Safeway, and is marked by newly installed red and white window decals.
Kim and Tyler Malek founded Salt & Straw in 2011, starting with a simple push cart in Portland’s Alberta Arts District. The company’s website details their commitment to quality ingredients, stating they source cream from Scott Brothers Dairy, a family-owned operation that uses grass-fed cows.
Salt & Straw has expanded significantly since its inception, now boasting over 50 locations nationwide, primarily along the West Coast. They pride themselves on crafting unusual ice cream flavors, seeking “the most intriguing angle” with their ingredients.
Customers can expect unique options such as Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate, Turkey and Bacon Caramel, and Pumpkin Pie with Almond Croissant Streusel. Beyond scoops, the Oakland shop will offer ice cream cakes and Tacolates, which are waffle cone taco shells filled with flavors like Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake and Chocolate Cinnamon-ancho.
The new Oakland location will be the eleventh in Northern California, adding to the existing eight in the Bay Area, one in Sacramento, and one in Roseville. Salt & Straw maintains a strong presence in Southern California with 11 shops in Los Angeles, two in Orange County, and three in San Diego.
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