Our earlier guides covered the restaurants, live theatre, and stadiums that make the area great, so this update focuses on the sweet side of the neighborhood. If you are considering 5312 W Croyden Lane, you will find artisan ice cream, frozen custard, and frozen fruit treats within a few minutes of the property, plus a cozy family-run Chinese cafe and a brand-new escape room for a fun night out. None of these spots have appeared in our previous posts, so this is your fresh look at what is worth a stop nearby.
Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
Brooker's Founding Flavors Ice Cream
A local favorite on Herriman Main Street at 11953 Herriman Main St Ste 400, about 3 miles from the property, Brooker's churns small-batch, super-premium ice cream with rotating seasonal flavors alongside classics like vanilla bean and chocolate. The friendly counter service and generous scoops make it a dependable stop after dinner or on a sunny afternoon. Visit their website.
Karie Anne's Frozen Desserts
At 5075 W Herriman Blvd, roughly 2 miles from home, Karie Anne's serves up hand-dipped frozen treats, shakes, and made-to-order desserts with a nostalgic, retro feel. It is an easy neighborhood stop for families, with a welcoming patio when the weather cooperates. Visit their website.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
A short drive up to Riverton at 4531 W Partridge Hill Ln, about 4 miles away, Handel's is famous for its 100 or so homemade flavors made in small batches every day. From rich, creamy scoops to hand-spun shakes, it delivers that classic neighborhood ice-cream-parlor charm that makes it worth the trip. Visit their website.
Rita's Italian Ice
For something lighter, Rita's at 4608 W Partridge Hill Ln B-120 in Riverton, about 4 miles from the property, serves bright, refreshing Italian ice in dozens of fruit flavors, plus frozen custard and creamy blends. It is a great pick on a hot day when you want a cool, fruit-forward treat. Visit their website.
Zeppe's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
Right in Herriman at 5107 Miller Crossing Dr, about 2 miles away, Zeppe's combines smooth Italian ice with thick, creamy frozen custard for an authentic combination customers love. The build-your-own gelati and wrist-driven treats make it a fun choice for kids and adults alike. Visit their website.
Rockwell Ice Cream
A super-premium local scoop shop in Daybreak at 5446 Center Field Dr Suite 110 in South Jordan, about 6 miles away, Rockwell mixes small-batch, high-butterfat ice cream with creative rotating flavors. It is a slightly longer drive but a polished, worth-it dessert destination on the way home from Daybreak's lake. Visit their website.
Local Kitchen and Cafe
Golden Tree Cafe
A friendly, family-run Chinese restaurant at 1722 W 12600 S in Riverton, about 4 miles from home, Golden Tree Cafe serves hearty portions of familiar favorites, from orange chicken and fried rice to sizzling plates and soups. It is a comfortable, no-fuss spot for a quick weeknight takeout or a casual dine-in meal. Visit their website.
Cafe Trang Bistro
In Daybreak at 5398 W Daybreak Pkwy #B1 in South Jordan, about 6 miles away, Cafe Trang Bistro brings fresh Vietnamese cooking to the west side, with pho, banh mi, and rice bowls in a clean, modern setting. It adds welcome international variety to the area's dining mix. Visit their website.
Fun for a Night Out
Red Door Escape Room
For a night of teamwork and challenge, Red Door Escape Room at 4554 W Partridge Hill Ln Ste D-108 in Riverton, about 4 miles from the property, offers immersive, room-scale puzzle adventures with multiple themed rooms and storylines. It is a great pick for date nights, family outings, or groups looking to test their wits close to home. Visit their website.
Sweet Treats and New Spots Within Reach
A neighborhood feels complete when there is a great scoop shop around the corner and a new place to spend an evening nearby. Herriman and its close neighbors keep adding the kind of cozy, community-focused spots that families and first-time buyers look for, and this edition highlights the sweet and playful side of that growth.
For buyers considering 5312 W Croyden Lane, the home places you minutes from these local favorites and the everyday conveniences that make the area so livable. From hand-churned ice cream to a family-run kitchen and a new escape room, there is always another reason to stay close to home.
Thinking about making Herriman your home?
5312 W Croyden Lane is a 5-bedroom modern farmhouse in the heart of Herriman. Adam and Natalie Stark of Stark Group Real Estate can show you around the home and the neighborhood.