Cloud 10 began in 2011 with a banana split. Pastry chef Chris Leung's plated version impressed Christopher Balat enough that the two founded a creamery around his ice creams, and the brand has since grown from scoop shops to grocery freezers. Leung builds flavors the way he would build a plated dessert, with no extracts or artificial flavors, and the lineup leans on Houston's Asian pantry as much as the classics. Look for Cafe Sua Da, which tastes like a Vietnamese iced coffee, toasted rice, and banana cinnamon, plus in-store specials such as pandan and mango, a layered ice cream series, and tiramisu. The Heights shop sits at the south end of the boulevard, an easy stop after an evening walk along the esplanade.
What to expect
- The Heights shop is a small house; take your cup out to the front porch.
- A handful of dairy-free flavors are always in the case.
- Pickup and delivery can be ordered online from the website.
What to order
- Cafe Sua Da
- Toasted rice
- Pandan and mango (in-store only)
- Mango sorbet
- 2011Since
- Chris LeungPastry chef
- Christopher BalatCo-founder