If you have not had a Novel Ice Cream sandwich yet, clear your afternoon. Their signature move is stuffing a freshly glazed donut with a giant scoop of house-made ice cream, rolling the whole thing in toppings, and handing it to you in a branded box that barely contains the joy.
Small Shop, Big Flavors
The downtown counter is cheerful and tiny, with a rotating lineup of flavors written up on the chalkboard. I went classic with Madagascar vanilla on a warm original donut, which is still the platonic ideal of a dessert sandwich.
Bring a Friend
These things are big. Bring a friend, bring two, and split them at the little patio out front. I watched a whole family of four argue happily over whose flavor was best, and honestly, they all had a point.