text: Sweet Republic is seriously amazing.\n\nI have high standards for frozen dairy treats, and Sweet Republic is waaayy up there! \n\nI was drawn to this place after learning about their unique artisan ice cream flavors: Blue Cheese Honey, Sweet Corn, Real Mint, Maple Pecan ... plus housemade marshmallows - YUM!\n\nI was finally able to convince my hubby to make the pilgrimage because they are (incredibly) open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it the perfect late night date spot :) \n\nThe shop is supercute, decor is contemporary and cheerful, with unique lighting fixtures. The tables are lined up along a banquette on the side of the restaurant - again, very date friendly! You can cozy up with your significant other while savoring some yummy icecreamy goodness. They have a stack of board games at the back of the restaurant, which I thought was a nice touch as well - how fun to get some delicious icecream while playing Connect Four with a friend?\n\nThe menu is excellent: from the icecreams themselves to the sundae options and awesome toppings, you really can't go wrong.\n\nI went in expecting to order the Campfire S'More Sundae, but made a rogue move at the last moment and switched over to the Pecan Turtle Sundae in a waffle cup... omgoodness, so, so GREAT. Before settling on my sundae, I did get a quick sample of the Plum Verbena icecream and wow - light, refreshing, and unique - definitely a good pick if you're in the mood for a scoop or two. \n\nNow, back to the Pecan Turtle Sundae: I've had lots of Turtle Sundaes and this one was just head and shoulders above anything else I've ever tasted. I seriously dreamed about it from the time I left Sweet Republic until the following weekend, when we returned so that I could have it again (and share it with my Grandmother, who is a fellow appreciator of a good frozen treat!) \n\nThe sundae is topped with hot fudge and salted caramel sauce, fresh whipped cream, and pecans that are toasted/transformed into little nuggets of greatness. The waffle bowl was the crowning glory: sweet, crispy, crunchy and delicious - be sure to get one :) \n\nMy husband ordered the Cookie Mintifesto and he loved it, although I wasn't a huge fan of the \"real\" mint - I prefer fake mint, I guess :) It was pretty \"brisk\" and not very sweet. \n\nMy son tried the Honey Blue Cheese on our second visit and was smacking his lips and \"mmm-mmm\"ing the whole time. \n\nService was alright - the sundaes take a bit of time to make and when they're busy, the employees seem stressed. \n\nI can't recommend Sweet Republic enough as a must-try destination in itself, but it will also become an \"anytime\" place that you'll find yourself headed to every opportunity you have.