Best chicken noodle soup ever! Everything is home made and delicious. Terrific spaghetti. Pastries…read morewonderful. Friendly sweet owner on the premises.

From the owner: Welcome to Testimonies Bakery! We are a family owned establishment, located in quaint Avilla,…read moreIndiana We are largely known for our cinnamon rolls, but specialize in custom cakes, gourmet coffees and offer corporate as well as home-style caterings. We carry an extensive list of baked items such as fresh breads, muffins, cookies, fruit tarts and a vast variety of cheesecakes. Coming soon, we will offer homemade pastas, sauces, flavored vinegar and oils! Please plan to stop by and enjoy your favorite drink/pastry in our cozy dinning room and always accommodating staff.

Pie is the American dessert. And sugar cream pie, or Hoosier pie, is my favorite. My grandmother…read moreis long gone and I can't get sugar cream pie to set right, but I keep trying and keep searching for places that have it. The Pie Lady on 5 makes all kinds of pies, and does it right. She sells from her house, so check out the website, call ahead, and swing by. We got a basic sugar cream. The crust is perfect- flaky, light. The filling is kind of like custard- thick, sweet but not overly so, with a hint of coconut (must be an Indiana thing) and a sprinkle of nutmeg. I end up having it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a pie only lasts a day or so with us. It's not quite like my grandmother's, but it's close, and it's a great pie.

Super friendly service at this road side pie shop. Best crust ever! Every pie is amazingread more

It was a dark and snowy day last week when for some reason I had a tremendous craving for cherry…read morepie. I decided that me of all people had earned one! I goggled "pie near me " and the Purple Mountain Bakery popped up! I accessed their website and the cheesecake pics sold me! I called and the owner walked me through the order procedure! I ordered my pie and picked it up the next day. We were delighted! Best pie I can remember eating in many years. Had another family over to share the bounty! Coffee and pie was a great way to brighten up a grey day in the Fort. You must understand that quality is not inexpensive. A bit pricey but worth it! Give them a call. If the cheesecakes are as good as the pies you will not be disappointed!

I have called this business in two separate occasions with a six day lead time and both times I…read morehave been told they could not have a cheesecake ready in that time.

Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

The broasted chicken wasn't the normal fare it was in the…read more Boaster too long. I'm adding 85 characters for some damn reason.

I love there unique flavor combinations and they never disappoint. The only thing I wish would…read morechange is that there store was open daily and you could go in and pick up a whole cheese cake on a whim but I do understand there's a lot that goes into each and every one they serve. Hope this place last a long time I am and will be a repeat customer for years to come. Or until my Dr says I can't have them anymore lol but still don't think I could stop eating them. Great job to the staff and bakers.

The first time we went to her store it was closed during the hours posted online, but no note on…read morethe door. So we waited awhile. Went back a day later, but the attitude of the owner left alot to be desired. I bought only one cheesecake, when I was going to buy five or six as gifts, but the owner acted as if she didn't really have time for me and my daughter and just wanted us to make a choice and leave. Will not be returning.

Donuts are tasty but they are left uncovered so there are always flies landing on them. The past 2…read moretimes I have been there, I walked out because the flies all over the donuts. Please put a case over the donuts that you can open and close & I will be back.

Stopped in one evening to give the new ice cream place a try. My son had the smores shake, husband…read morethe PB & J shake and I had an ice cream cookie sandwhich. My sandwhich was by far the best. While the cookies weren't warm they were still very soft and easy to eat. I asked for a dish and was provided a tray that was too small. The milkshakes were creative and well put together. The ratio of milk to ice cream could use some work as they were quite thin. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall the place appeared clean with the exeption of the floor that really needed to be swept. We will definitely return!

Having an amazing place like this that offers such fabulous Allergy Friendly Desserts and ice cream…read moreis a dream come true! The staff are always friendly, and the treats are always fabulous. The new location in Fort Wayne is perfect, and is a beautiful clean space. A very minor thing for me, is throughout the growth of the store, and new staffing, items on the menu are often made differently depending on who is on staff. I've never been unhappy, and always enjoy, but some items and how they are made (specifically tumbleweeds) can be very different! I 100% support this business, and am so glad they are here!

Outstanding vegan ice cream and treats. They have a variety of hard scoop flavors and also a soft…read moreserve plus other goodies. The brownies are out of this world!

Big fan of their food, especially their cheesebread, pizzas, and dipping sauce varieties. Love the…read morespicy ranch and cheese sauce. The vibe inside is fun as well, you can see the pizzas being slid into the oven and play pinball machines while waiting. Service has always been great, and carryout has been on time

Hidden gem in Warsaw today was my first time time there i was impressed friendly staff upbeat…read moreenvironment can't wait to go back

Their walking taco is to die for!! When ever I visit that is number one on my list! Just before…read moretheir delicious variety of ice cream!

Good ice cream. Friendly staff. Great stop with the kids!!read more