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It’s a rough life living right next to Silver Lake and Silver Lake Sand Dunes. All summer long I have to deal with the pain of living near not one, but two beautiful lakes, and have to withstand the agony of gorgeous sunsets and priceless views. I can hardly handle it. To make matters excruciatingly worse, we have several outstanding restaurants and bakeries that endlessly call my name. I don’t know how I even survive it all.
One place in particular is pretty special to my family. Once known as Village Ice Cream when it was under the ownership of Gary Dunham, Silver Scoops, now owned by Derrick and Andrea Woodland, has become pretty iconic in our little speck on the map.
For the past 10 summers, at least one of my children has been employed here. Needless to say, I have spent more time here than most anyone who isn’t an employee or owner! There have been countless trips for ice cream or dinner, and many seemingly endless nights waiting for the kids to get all their crap done inside so I can hurry up and go home and get to bed. It’s been a decade full of lessons, experience, friendships, and sometimes frustration.
One thing is consistent, however, and that is good things to eat. Some menu items are gone that I miss so much, like the sandwiches. They were so good! At the same time, new things have come along, specifically the smoked meats that are just amazing, especially Derrick’s smoked brisket. Last summer I ate more brisket there than I probably have in my life. It’s just that good. I keep suggesting they make a brisket taco, because their brisket with their guac and salsa on a tortilla is just perfection. However, right now your options are brisket nachos, and a brisket sandwich, which are both delicious.
Silver Scoops has many lunch/dinner options, as well as many ice cream options. Hard serve, soft serve, dole whip, vegan, flurries, floats, malts, shakes, sundaes, and more! Scoops is THE place to be when you get back from the dunes and you need something to hit the spot. My personal ice cream favorite is the Bananas Foster Cheesecake Flurry. It has vanilla soft serve, cheesecake pieces, grahams, caramel, and bananas. I’ve already had way too many since they’ve opened this season. Its my weakness.
If you haven’t visited Silver Scoops, you are missing out! They have a new covered eating area this year, and plenty of outdoor seating! They occasionally have live music as well. You can visit their Facebook page and view their menu by clicking this link Silver Scoops
Dole float with pineapple and strawberry Dole whip. These are amazingly refreshing:
Today I got half brisket, half chicken nachos. I haven’t tried the chicken ones yet, so Doug hooked me up. The chicken has a little bit of a spicy kick to it, which is perfect for someone like me who loves spicy food. 
My favorite, Bananas Foster Cheesecake flurry. Best thing ever. You must try it.
This one is some sort of sundae with peanut butter and brownies! I cannot have peanuts, so it’s not mine, but my daughter’s. It’s one of her favorites.
Spicy deep fried green beans with homemade ranch. These are SOOOO good! (Excuse the bonus side of brisket. Doug knows what I like, haha!)
Just one of my girls enjoying her superman cone (with sprinkles and a cherry, every time)
Brisket Sandwich and fries. I must have all the sauces always with my fries 🙂
The amazing Apple Pie Sundae. The apple pie comes from Woodland Farm Market, which will be reviewed in another post, another day. They are one of my absolute favorite bakeries, that I highly recommend. Best pies, tarts, and apple fritters!
