Anytime is a good time for ice cream – that’s just a fact! If you need a little encouragement, however, then look for Black Rock Dessert in Reno, Nevada to change your mind. Locally owned and operated, this ice cream and milkshake extraordinaire of a parlor will entice you into trying its many flavors and keep you coming back for more. So, stop by for some of the best milkshakes in Nevada and sweeten your day.
Opened in 2020 during the pandemic, Black Rock Dessert has weathered the tough times. Today, the establishment continues to provide happy customers with yummy goodness.
Find Black Rock Dessert just one block from Virginia Street on California Avenue in downtown Reno. Its bold black and white checkered look is easy to spot.
This sweet shop's catchy name was inspired by the famous Black Rock Desert in Nevada. Stepping inside the eatery, it’s easy to see the influences of the desert landmark in fun and vibrant ways.
Try this Freakin' Lucky Shake and you might change your luck for the better. A St. Patty's Day special, choose your flavor of milkshake, then top it off with candy, an Irish Cream Lucky Charm Bar, Irish Shortbread, whipped cream, green sprinkles and charms, and a drizzle of sweet and salty caramel. It’s an explosion of green and oh, so good!
Toppings at Black Rock Dessert include peanuts, sprinkles, toffee, chocolate chips, Oreo pieces, granola, and even fruity pebbles. But that’s just the beginning. There are plenty of themed shakes to choose from, too!
When the seasons change, try their Fall Freak Float and your knees just might buckle from the avalanche of seasonal favorites.
What’s that party on top of all that ice cream floated with Martinelli Sparkling Apple Juice? How about a cinnamon rimmed glass holding up apple pie (you read that right!), more ice cream, whipped cream, toffee bits, and caramel.
For those who are a bit more health-conscious, Black Rock Dessert’s got you covered! Order the Chango Loco and you get a milkshake topped with banana slices, granola, nuts, whipped cream, poky, and a drizzle of honey clinging to a peanut butter-lined rim. Oh, my.
Black Rock Dessert might be relatively new to the Reno food scene, but its natural ice cream and outrageous, zany milkshakes are drawing sweet tooth crowds. Guests are raving over the delicious menu, which includes a lot more than milkshakes, but these colossal treats are the showstoppers. Come see what all the sugar buzz is about!
