Photo by Michelle Gray

Sung Chou makes a fruit frozen yogurt cup Wednesday afternoon at Norman's dessert shop, Passionberri. Michelle Gray/ The Daily

Della Patterson (right) owner of the Pink Elephant cafe, Lindsay Martin (center) a waitress at the Pink Elephant, and Stephan Collen (left), a Norman vintage store owner, stand against a collage made by Patterson in the Pink Elephant cafe. The Pink Elephant is located on Main street of Norman's Downtown area and has a variety of desserts including many which are organic and gluten free. Michelle Gray/The Daily

Pink Elephant Café

301 E. Main St.

The Pink Elephant Café, located on Main and Crawford, opened its doors for business on Aug. 16.

Not only does the café serve a variety of fresh cakes and teas. Lunch is served every weekday.

Kim Patterson, owner of the Pink Elephant, said she prides herself in creating a wide variety of cakes, including blueberry, lemon, peach and a tornado cake that includes chocolate, pecan, cream cheese and coconut.

The Pink Elephant is filled with ‘60s decor such as homemade art, bright colors and collages.

Patterson said she bakes enough dessert to feed 150 people every day.

“If you set out to be the best at something, then people will come,” Patterson said of her cooking.

Passionberri

1204 N. Interstate Dr.

Unlike traditional ice cream shops, Passionberri serves non-fat yogurts.

“Aside from our plain yogurt, we serve citrus and green tea flavors,” said Sung Chou, physics senior and Passionberri manager.

Fruits, granola and cereals are offered as yogurt toppings.

Passionberri has a contemporary atmosphere, decorated with modern furniture and colorful walls, giving the shop an artsy vibe.

A variety of hot and cold herbal teas, juices, fruit smoothies and milkshakes are also on the menu.

Il Dolce Gelato

1318 N. Interstate Dr.

Il Dolce Gelato exudes a European feel from the moment you walk in.

Customers are greeted with background music that fits the mood set by the shaded lamps, artwork and wooden chairs.

Instead of chocolate, cioccolato is served. Rather than lemon, the shop offers limone.

Aside from the Italian names and flavors, Il Dolce also serves up a Snickers flavored gelato as well as cappuccino, fruit and other recognizable flavors.

Norman’s only gelateria produces 24 flavors of gelato every day.

Lavazza coffee — a European favorite — lattes, hot chocolate, teas and espresso are all available as well.