SoftServeTreats was founded in June of 2007 by Harold and
Sandra Rye. Intentions were to return a little nostalgia while
serving the residents of the Hiawatha Valley area with the treats
we all love. We feature Soft Serve ice cream that is both
lactose and cholesterol free. We also have Popsicles, Dole Juice
Bars, Luigi's Italian Ice, Root Beer Floats made with A&W
Root Beer and other soft drinks. We are proud to offer both
Nathan's Hot Dogs and Johnsonville Brats.
Now licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin we are available
for parties and other events in our area. Just give us a call at
651-345-5853 or 651-764-1920 to schedule your event for a
visit by the Ice Cream Truck.
Sandra Rye. Intentions were to return a little nostalgia while
serving the residents of the Hiawatha Valley area with the treats
we all love. We feature Soft Serve ice cream that is both
lactose and cholesterol free. We also have Popsicles, Dole Juice
Bars, Luigi's Italian Ice, Root Beer Floats made with A&W
Root Beer and other soft drinks. We are proud to offer both
Nathan's Hot Dogs and Johnsonville Brats.
Now licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin we are available
for parties and other events in our area. Just give us a call at
651-345-5853 or 651-764-1920 to schedule your event for a
visit by the Ice Cream Truck.
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| Our Business |
An ice cream truck is a commercial vehicle which serves as a
travelling retail outlet for ice cream, usually during the summer.
Ice cream trucks are often seen parked at public events, or near
parks, beaches, or other areas where people congregate. Ice
cream trucks often travel near where children play — outside
schools, in residential areas, or in other locations. They usually
stop briefly before moving on to the next street.
Ice cream vans are often brightly decorated and carry images of
ice cream, or some other adornment, such as cartoon
characters. They may have painted-on notices, which can serve
a commercial purpose ("Stop me and buy one!") or a more
serious one ("Watch that child!" - serving as a warning to
passing motorists that children may run out into the road at the
sight of the van, or appear without warning from behind it).
Along the sides, large sliding windows act as a serving hatch,
and this is often covered with small pictures of the available
products, with their associated prices. A distinctive feature of ice
cream vans is their melodic chimes, and often these take the
form of a famous and recognisable tune, often a nursery rhyme
melody.
Most ice cream trucks tend to sell both packaged Popsicles and
ice cream bars in wrappers, but some offer soft serve ice cream
from a machine, served in a cone or dish. Sundaes, Malts and
Shakes are also available on these trucks.
In some locations, ice cream truck operators have diversified to
fill gaps in the market for soft drinks, using their capacity for
refrigerated storage to sell chilled cans and bottles. Many have
also added Hot Dogs and other such foods.
travelling retail outlet for ice cream, usually during the summer.
Ice cream trucks are often seen parked at public events, or near
parks, beaches, or other areas where people congregate. Ice
cream trucks often travel near where children play — outside
schools, in residential areas, or in other locations. They usually
stop briefly before moving on to the next street.
Ice cream vans are often brightly decorated and carry images of
ice cream, or some other adornment, such as cartoon
characters. They may have painted-on notices, which can serve
a commercial purpose ("Stop me and buy one!") or a more
serious one ("Watch that child!" - serving as a warning to
passing motorists that children may run out into the road at the
sight of the van, or appear without warning from behind it).
Along the sides, large sliding windows act as a serving hatch,
and this is often covered with small pictures of the available
products, with their associated prices. A distinctive feature of ice
cream vans is their melodic chimes, and often these take the
form of a famous and recognisable tune, often a nursery rhyme
melody.
Most ice cream trucks tend to sell both packaged Popsicles and
ice cream bars in wrappers, but some offer soft serve ice cream
from a machine, served in a cone or dish. Sundaes, Malts and
Shakes are also available on these trucks.
In some locations, ice cream truck operators have diversified to
fill gaps in the market for soft drinks, using their capacity for
refrigerated storage to sell chilled cans and bottles. Many have
also added Hot Dogs and other such foods.
| History of the Ice Cream Truck |