Everyone loves ice cream (well, except those that are cursed with lactose intolerance of course). Whether you're young or old, big or small, short or tall, ice cream is an age-old dessert favourite. It's quick, easy, and these days there are so many varieties of flavours that there
really is something out there for everyone (except maybe for those cursed few I mentioned earlier, sorry). Now, as well as the standard supermarket tub varieties of ice cream, there are also ice cream and dessert parlours across Australia full of cold tasty treats waiting to be devoured.
Baskin-Robbins was established in 1945 in California, USA by brothers-in-law, Irv Robbins and Burt Baskin. Since then, Baskin-Robbins has extended its magic to over 5000 restaurants across 50 countries around the world. There are currently 84 Baskin-Robbins stores in
Australia. Baskin-Robbins prides itself on being the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty restaurants, and produces high-quality premium ice cream, frozen desserts and beverages in over 1000 flavours. Yes, Baskin-Robbins boasts a flavour vault of over 1000 ice cream flavours. Baskin-Robbins even made a Lunar Cheesecake flavour to celebrate mankind's first walk on the moon.
Information available from www.baskinrobbins.com.au/about-us/history
Baskin-Robbins, Strathpine, is located in an alcove of stores on the busy Gympie Road near
Westfield Shopping Centre. Set amongst
The Coffee Club,
Nando's and
Video Ezy, Baskin-Robbins stands out with its trademark bright pink and blue sign and colourful dιcor. With eye-catching signage, advertising, and the trademark pink and blue, Baskin-Robbins gives off a welcoming atmosphere before you even walk in the doors.
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins @ Strathpine
I love the
variety of flavours available from Baskin-Robbins' stores. Every time I visit, not only do I have trouble picking out which of the delicious desserts I want, I also have trouble picking just one (or two) ice cream flavours. Here's a list of the flavours available at Baskin-Robbins, Strathpine, right now:
Green Tea
Coconut
Love Potion #31
Candy Stripes
Cookies n' Cream
Mint Chocolate Chip
Pomegranate Swirl
Peanut Butter n' Chocolate
Very Berry Strawberry
Berry Romantic
Mango Tango
Mango Yoghurt
Neapolitan Dynamite
Rocky Road
Rum Raisin
Pineapple Coconut
Bee-licious
Gold Medal Ribbon
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Wild n' Reckless
Jamoca
Chocolate Mousse Royale
Crimson Passion Sorbet
Jamoca Almond Fudge
Cotton Candy
Vanilla
Hokey Pokey
Chocolate Dipped Honeycomb
Chocolate Trilogy
Macadamia Nuts n' Cream
Bombshell Blondie
Baskin-Robbins @ Strathpine
At Baskin-Robbins you can order different sized buckets of ice cream to take home, or you can choose an eat-in dessert from the
menu. There are also ice cream cakes that can be pre-ordered for birthdays or other special occasions and a variety of beverages such as shakes, blasts and ice cream or yoghurt based smoothies. I'm currently in love with the vertical sundae; a dessert served with two scoops of ice cream, warm chocolate brownies, fresh cream, chopped almonds, topping (chocolate or caramel) and a cherry. Vertical sundaes can also come with cookies, chocolate,
Smarties or cookie dough.
Last time I went to Baskin-Robbins, I got myself a vertical sundae with jamoca and coconut ice cream (
mmm, coffee creamy heaven). It cost me $8.90 and looked/tasted
amazing. I always pick caramel topping and I definitely have the warmed-up brownies with cream, sliced almonds and a cherry. My brother chose two scoops of ice cream for $6.75, the cotton candy and wild n' reckless.
My jamoca and coconut vertical sundae from Baskin-Robbins
My brother's (very messy) cotton candy and wild n' reckless ice cream with caramel topping
Baskin-Robbins is a great place for the whole family. Whether you want some after-dinner dessert or just a treat, Baskin-Robbins is the place for you. The Baskin-Robbins website has details of competitions, nutritional information, history, flavours, a cake gallery, contact details, franchise opportunities, a restaurant locator and information on the Baskin-Robbins loyalty card.
Visit the Baskin-Robbins website
here.
Visit the Baskin-Robbins Facebook page
here.
