Popular Portland-based ice cream chain Salt & Straw announced its growth with new store opening in the Bay Area next month.
The sweets store will open its first Oakland outlet in the Rockridge neighborhood on November 13, KRON4 News reported.
Pictures posted on social media show pink and white window decals on the building at 6300 College Avenue, where the new store will open next an present Safeway.
Salt & Straw announced its growth with new store in Oakland. Instagram/@saltandstraw
Cousins Kim and Tyler Malek launched Salt & Straw 2011with nothing but a push cart in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, according to the company’s web site.
Since then, they’ve opened more than 50 places across the nation, with a heavy focus on the West Coast.
The Portland-based chain has more than 50 places across the nation, with a heavy focus on the West Coast. Jammer Gene – stock.adobe.com
“We take cream from fifth-generation, family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy. Cows who are blissed-out, grass-fed, and never given growth hormones or antibiotics,” a message on the web site reads.
The pair said they offer clients a distinctive ice cream looking for the “most intriguing angle” and ingredients to their blends.
Some of those embrace habanero goat cheese, wild nettles from Washington and almond brittle.
Customers at the Oakland store can select from flavors like Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate, Turkey and Bacon Caramel, and Pumpkin Pie with Almond Croissant Streusel.
Fans can get their fingers on a complete lot more than scoops at the store. Instagram/@saltandstraw
The Rockridge store joins a listing of 10 other places in Northern California. Instagram/@saltandstraw
Fans can get their fingers on a complete lot more than scoops at the store, including ice cream truffles and Tacolates — waffle cone taco shells with flavors like Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake or a Chocolate Taco stuffed with Cinnamon-ancho ice cream.
The Rockridge store joins a listing of 10 other places in Northern California, including eight in the Bay Area, one in Sacramento and another in Roseville.
Salt & Straw also has 11 outlets in Los Angeles, two in Orange County and three in San Diego.