Article content (Max Martin/The London Free Press) Nothing says the start of Southwestern Ontario spring like soft-serve ice cream. Merla Mae’s sweet vanilla and chocolate ice creams are transformed into a variety of sundaes, with loads of toppings Whether you love a classic banana split or a cookies and cream milkshake, their massive menu has something for everyone. If you’ve got a special occasion coming up, try one of their custom ice cream cakes, with Snickers, Smarties and Oh Henry flavours. HAPPINESS CAFE (Max Martin, The London Free Press) From decadent doughnuts to fancy macarons, Happiness Cafe serves a variety of sweet treats for any occasion. While their doughnuts are some of the best in town — in flavours like chocolate hazelnut and creme brûlée — don’t sleep on their other desserts. The French macarons, flavoured with pistachio, mango or even rose, are light as air. Cheesecake on a stick is another fantastic option and a great grab-and-go choice to take on a walk through the park. Equally transportable, their cake in a cup is to die for.