Southern Sweets is a small bakery shop located in the Stone Mill Village in Abingdon. They offer a…read morevariety of sweets, such as cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, parfaits, and truffles. The hubs and I stopped by while we were in town, and we decided to try some of their cupcakes and milkshakes. They also seem to be a popular choice with the locals for catering and other private events.

Saturday May 23rd a friend & I visited the Drive-thru location. Since this location on Commonwealth…read morehas been open, I have failed to go into the estab- lishment. My visit yesterday was a very PLEASANT experience. If U too have never gone into this location, it would be well worth your visit. Seeing all the fresh pastries & ice cream displayed gives a much needed boost!! Stop by S O O N

Bristol, Va. This bakery was our go to place for breakfast…read moreduring our week in Bristol. At first I was skeptical because of the long line that didn't seem to be moving. As it turns out there are a couple of ladies who really know how to run the show here. The line does move along efficiently and the lead lady communicates with the staff quite efficiently. There is also another lady who is a wizard of the espresso machine, it is a good thing they have her. On our first day there she came in late and this other lady took FOREVER to make our lattes, which turned out weak and milky. On follow up visits the wizard swiftly prepared our caffeinated beverages with great skill. The bean they use here has a good flavor but the espresso lacks boldness. The end product is just not rich enough, but it will do. The quiches are excellent, we always went with bacon Swiss or Loraine. They are a good size with a nice flakey crust, The granola yogurt parfaits are pretty good, the granola has a nice crunch to it. The yogurt was a bit sweet, it may be Chobani, but it went very well with the extra cup of berries you can purchase on the side. These berries by the way were fresh and beautiful. All the cookies we tried were great. They make a perfect affogato here, very addicting. I'm not sure if it's on the menu, but ask and you shall receive. The ice cream here is of a great quality, very creamy. The lemon berry tarts are way too sweet, they missed the boat on this one. I could not eat more than half of one. They did give us 15% off on the tarts because they were a couple days old. The candied pecans look good but the nuts are a bit rancid. All that sugar can't hide that.

Visited the shop during the 2026 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. They have all of your typical…read morecandy shop items. They had many handmade candies, various flavored chocolate truffles and fudge and they also had ice cream. Prices were extraordinarily cheap. I had a piece of chocolate peanut butter fudge, which was amazing. The staff was super friendly. There is a little seating inside as well as outside. If you're in town, stop by for a little sweet treat.

When in Bristol VA/ TN, The Southern Churn is the "must go" if you are looking for fudge (of all…read moreflavors), and many incredible chocolate treats. Also, ice cream and many types of candies for all tastes. The friendly staff is always helpful and available with suggestions.

I went to the Ice Cream Stop to celebrate my birthday. I had the banana split, which was loaded!!!…read moreNo skimping here!!! My son had the Michigan Pot Hole milkshake topped with marshmallow cream. Yum!!!!~~ The lady that waited on us and prepared our tasty treats was super nice and wished me a happy birthday with conversation of celebrations. The inside is a quant little establishment, but I decided to eat outside at one of the picnic tables and sit in the sun.I loved it!!!!!

Did you know you can get a vanilla malted milk shake made two different ways? They did that for us…read moreat The Ice Cream Stop. I like soft serve, my wife wanted hand scooped, so the nice girl at the drive-through made both for us! You crazy kids probably don't even know what a malted is, but I digress... Not surprisingly, I preferred the thick creaminess of the one made with soft serve. And my wife preferred the one made from hand scooped ice cream, which was a bit milkier in texture, but oh so refreshing. They added just the right amount of malted milk and both shakes were delicious. This is a classic ice cream shop. Excellent outdoor seating, very cute inside. And many local young folk working hard. Afterwards, I went home and took a contented nap.

We came from 1 hour away and was so impressed with the food and service!…read more We will definately be returning in the near future. We also bought a sour dough bread and it was fabulous!

Service was very good, we went around 2pm. The beer was delicious, they do have plenty of choices…read morefor all types of beer drinkers. Food was good, plenty of German dishes and a few American choices. Restaurant was clean, bathrooms were clean. We enjoyed our time, and will return whenever we are in the area.

Went with a friend and we both thought our ice cream was just okay. I know it's in a touristy area…read morebut a bit overpriced for the portion size. It wasn't super busy when we came in but the two young ladies behind the counter were definitely eager to get us in and out. Not the warmest or most welcoming of customer service. They do have a nice selection of flavors to choose from though and they have a coffee menu as well. Love that's it's family owned. Be prepared for no seating available indoor or outdoor but it's a nice area that's walkable with other stuff to do.

So maybe it was just an off day but customer service wasn't very warm or friendly. My mom and I…read morecame here today to grab some coffees and they were good. I got a cinnamon bun latte and my mom ordered a lavender coffee. Both were good. Wasn't super pricey, we got two cups that were medium sized for $12.00, not bad for a touristy area. The place was clean and decorated cute, the coffee was good and pretty affordable, but 3 stars because both staff members were not very friendly and almost seemed like we were bothering them by coming in. Again, hopefully it was just an off day, but customer service definitely goes a long way, especially for people visiting out of town. I do recommend stopping by here to try coffee, lots of variety in their menu with flavors, and all the different milk options you can think of. :)

Family and I stopped into Robo's for an early lunch as a part of my adventure to get a hot dog in…read moreevery Virginia county. I'm glad we were early because the parking lot got really crowded and the place was hopping shortly after 11:15. It's a big menu and we took our time looking over the options. Not everything is super obvious about what it is or has on it but you can ask the folks at the window. Our group ordered hot dogs, tater babies, broccoli cheese bites, and a coffee milkshake. Everything came out pretty quickly and VERY hot. I had a footlong hot dog, ordered with chili, mustard, and cole slaw but it only came with chili and mustard. My Mom had a hot dog with mustard and relish. That one was right but looked a little odd because the toppings were under the dog so it just looked like a plain wiener. The third hot dog was perfect and definitely was looked the most appealing. The tater babies are potato wedges. They were good. The Broccoli cheese bites were just kinda meh. My Aunt gave the coffee milkshake a C grade saying should couldn't really taste the coffee flavor. We enjoyed sitting under the covered areas because it was such a beautiful day. Robo's definitely seems like a local favorite. I'd return and try some other items on the menu (especially breakfast) if I'm in the area again.

The hot fudge cake is my absolute favorite from here! But i also like the chicken fingers, the…read moremozzarella sticks and the salads! My kids love the chicken and of course the ice cream! Sweet tea is really good too!

Went twice during our four days in Sugar Mountain. Friendly…read morestaff, plenty of flavor options and affordable! Rich and Famous and the Java were absolute winners! Convenient spot, small parking and seating area but would make this a spot to stop every time while in SM.

It's closed permanently and on your site ot said it was opened until 8 o'clock. It looks like it's…read moreclosed permanently. We drove for half an hour to get there. Very disappointed!!

My family has been using Nancy for several years now and we are never disappointed. From baby…read moreshowers to birthdays, and my upcoming wedding, Nancy does it all. I have never tasted cakes that are as rich and flavorful as these. They are beautiful and sure to be crowd pleasers. Nancy is a sweet lady and is always so helpful when it comes to design or helpful ideas. Nancy and her Fancy's are well worth the price. Hands down, the best in the Tricities!

From the owner: Catered events from full service to deliveries and pick-ups (Weddings, Anniversaries, Business…read moreevents, Family Reunions, Picnics, Deli buffets, Class reunions, Cocktail parties, Finger Food trays, Party & Dessert trays). Bakery orders for: Specialty decorated Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary cakes, and Homemade cakes & Dessert bars~ Most orders can be pick-up, delivered, or full catering service per request of customer~