DESSERT FIRST

Everything’s sweeter in Anaheim, starting with the sweets themselves. From refreshing shaved ice to towering milkshake creations, dare to do dessert di erently here.

Global Sensations

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If you find yourself craving a midafternoon pick-me-up, head to Azules Co ee Co. (azulesco ee.com) for horchataand cinnamon-flavored co ees, ice cream sandwiches made with conchas or churro “buns,” or a slice of flan. Oh, and if you have something to celebrate, the cakes are something else.

Famous for its generous portions (the crepes are practically the size of Paris), Crêpe

Coop (crpe-coop.square.site) in the Packing House rolls its signature desserts into cones and tops them with fruit, ice cream, nuts, and sometimes cereal. Customize your crepe, or try the “OG Crepe” if you’re feeling adventurous.

House of Chimney Cakes (thehouseofchimneycakes.com) in Center City is a purveyor of the eponymous rolled pastries and national dessert of Hungary. Try one of the towering signature creations, or get yours filled with organic soft serve or vegan Dole Whip.

Keep It Cool

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New York City-bred and new to Downtown Disney® District, Black Tap (disneyland.disney.go.com) serves up massive CrazyShakeTM milkshakes topped with unforeseen madness. Think frosted, decorated rims and all manner of candy, cookies, and accoutrement—even a cake slice.

One of OC’s best for frozen treats since 1972, Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream (hanshomemade.com/anaheim) has opened a second location in the Packing House. Choose from 45 homemade flavors plus hand-dipped drumsticks, sundaes, shakes, and ice cream sandwiches.

Salt & Straw (disneyland.disney.go.com) is the Portland, Oregon-based ice cream shop revolutionizing the West Coast—starting with its Downtown Disney® District location. Stretch your palette with creative, chefdriven flavor combinations or trick your taste buds with can’t-believe-it’s-not-ice-cream vegan options.

For a one-stop dessert shop known for its creative shakes, cakes, sundaes, and more, look no further than Sugarbuzz (sugarbuzzinc.com). Little ones will love the brightly colored, candy-topped treats and famous “unicorn hot chocolate,” while adults will appreciate a buzz from inventive co ee concoctions.

Classic Treats

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Joe’s Italian Ice (joesice.com) is a Philadelphia-style Italian ice outpost and an Anaheim institution. More than 100 flavors of syrup and “Joe Lattis”—soft serve-Italian ice combinations—make for a refreshing end to a hot, sunny day.

Take a number at Marceline’s Confectionery (disneyland.disney.go.com) in Downtown Disney® District before taking in the myriad of handcrafted Disney-themed candies, made daily in-house and beautifully arranged in glass cases up and down the walls. Chances are the treats you loved inside the parks are also available here to take home. Fun fact about the store: it’s named after Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.

Don’t underestimate the humble popsicle as you navigate the dessert options at Packing House. Not too filling and endlessly customizable with gelato flavors, chocolate dips, and toppings, Popbar (popbaranaheim. com) holds its own against over-the-top treats.