In the hot summer months, nothing helps you beat the heat quite like something sweet to eat. St. Joseph’s ice cream scene just got a whole lot sweeter. This new downtown business is a welcome addition to the city’s lineup of dessert destinations. Palmer’s Ice Cream & Desserts, located at 813 Francis Street, is now serving small-batch ice cream creations, warm cookies, gooey brownies, homemade pies and even puppy treats for your four-legged companions. They recently celebrated their official grand opening.
Palmer’s Ice Cream & Desserts was inspired by its owner’s family dogs. Their philosophy is simple: a wag of a tail, time with your loved ones and a sweet treat. What else could a person need? Each signature dessert is named after one of the shop’s beloved pups, adding a personal touch to every order. Whether it’s Reggie’s S’mores Shack, Lily’s Key Lime Pie or Stella’s Midnight Moon, every creation has its own personality. Dogs, friends and ice cream are a true recipe for happiness, and Palmer’s has brought them all together under one woof.
Palmer’s sources its premium ice cream locally and makes everything else fresh in-house, from warm, oven-pulled cookies to brownies, cheesecake bites and seasonal pies. Their signature creations combine premium ice cream with carefully selected toppings to create desserts you won’t stop thinking about. Order them as a sundae, mixer or milkshake, or keep it classic with flavors like vanilla bean, butter pecan and rocky road. Seasonal favorites, including peaches and cream, rotate throughout the year, giving customers another reason to come back. If you’re not in the mood for a brain freeze, their fresh-baked desserts are worth the trip on their own.
At its core, Palmer’s is all about quality ingredients, friendly faces and creating a place where people can slow down and enjoy life together. Whether you’re stopping in after dinner, planning a family outing, treating someone on date night or rewarding your dog with a special treat, Palmer’s offers something for everyone. With its retro ice cream shop atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients and homemade desserts, it just might become your new favorite stop downtown. Seriously, if you haven’t been yet, it’s time to change that.