Sidecar Treats Cape Coral — Restaurant in Cape Coral

I've driven past Sidecar many times in the past. I've always seen the big ICE CREAM sign on front, but with a BEER sign on the side of the building (where the large octopus mural is). I always giggled to myself, like, "what kind of ice cream place sells beer? Or what kind of bar sells ice cream?"

Fast forward to a week ago, when my preschool aged son attended a birthday party here. The parking lot itself is pretty tiny, but there is a coned-off grassy area in the lot adjacent to it for extra parking.

You walk up to the entrance, and there are 2 doors. The left goes right into the checkout station, and you walk passed it into the main dining area. Once you're looking at all of the ice cream options, you can make your choice, and head back to that checkout station. Then, you can sit in that main dining area, or head outside. There are several bistro sets, in addition to a picnic table.

Back to the entrance, if you go in the right door, this is where our "party room" was. There's a long dining table, and another back section with tall bar tables. I'm not sure if this is normally open to the public for dining, but today it was just for our birthday party. There's a huge picture window in there that let's in tons of natural light.

There are amazing murals all around the inside and the exterior side of the building. It's so colorful and lively and comfortable!

The woman that worked there was so kind and cheerful and helpful. I'm not sure if she was the owner or not, but she was fantastic!

For the birthday party, the kids each got to choose between a bowl of soft serve: chocolate, vanilla, or twist. They lined up to get their ice cream, then brought them back to that long dining table. There, they had several bowls of toppings that they could put onto their ice cream! The toppings included: crushed oreos, gummy worms, sprinkles, cherries, etc.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place! So cute, and their wine slushies are so good! I got a Sangria, and it was $10 with tax, I believe. We will definitely go back to try other offeries again!

UPDATE 2.20.22* Went back again today with my family. The staff that work there were the same level of friendly as my previous visit! This time, my husband and I ordered the Creamy Colada Milkshake and Tequila Sunrise Milkshake. Both delicious!!! The colada had that nice refreshing coconut flavor, and the Sunrise had a Creamsicle flavored ice cream. We also got a sample of the Funky Monkey, which well definitely order next time! The owner suggested trying the Amaretto Joy as well, which would also be a sweet treat! Our kids had the soft serve cup with sprinkles, and naturally, they loved them. They continue...

This Ice Cream shop is a hidden gem, just off the main drag and easy to find. It's definitely worth visiting if you're in town. Here are a few reasons why I highly recommend Sidecar Treats:

An abundance of flavors: Sidecar Treats offers a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors to satisfy any craving. From classic favorites to unique and creative combinations, there's something for everyone. Awesome staff: The staff at Sidecar Treats is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help you choose the perfect scoop. Their knowledge of the flavors and recommendations make the experience even more enjoyable. Fun environment for Adults and Kids: The shop has a vibrant and lively atmosphere, perfect for both adults and kids. It's a great place to gather with friends or bring the family for a sweet treat. Fast Service: At Sidecar Treats, you don't have to wait long to indulge in your favorite ice cream. The service is quick and efficient, ensuring you can satisfy your cravings without any unnecessary delays. I'll definitely be back to visit Sidecar Treats the next time I'm in town. It's the perfect spot to enjoy delicious ice cream in a fun and...

They were extremely nice and patient, especially to the children. Gave the kids multiple samples and even surprised me at the table with a sample shot of the adult milkshakes (yum!). Kids ice cream had cute little “eyes” on it that made us laugh and they brought a bowl out after they (not me) noticed my preschooler’s cone was dripping.

They have benches in front of the freezers so kids can see the flavors, the cups stacked up for size comparison, and all the cones posted as examples (with numbers for easy ordering) - all great ideas to make the experience easy!

The new location is great! Room to sit inside and outside. The ocean/octopus paintings are enjoyable to look at and the surfboard tables are cool.

I also saw their event space for the first time and it looks like a great place to host a small kid’s treat party or a get together say moms night out, card game, etc.(especially with the adult drinks the offer)

I will note it was a little pricey (seems like everything is these days…) but we will definitely be...