I had been hearing so much buzz around town about Cookie Chris, and with their new location off…read moreMechanicsville Turnpike, I went in this evening with high expectations and a serious sweet tooth. Unfortunately, the service left me incredibly disappointed. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted rudely by the worker. While inside, we witnessed her having two other unpleasant interactions with other customers snapping, tapping her nails impatiently, and even aggressively pointing at where she wanted people to stand (causing confusion because her "right" and their "right" weren't the same). There was still plenty of time left before closing, so the rush and frustration didn't make sense. When it was finally our turn, I tried to order a sugar cookie. She snapped at me that they didn't have sugar cookies and pointed to the counter display with that evening's options. My friend and I both noticed the sign did clearly list sugar cookies. When I pointed this out, she became even more dismissive. Between two cookies and three scoops of ice cream, I ended up spending $26, which felt overpriced considering the attitude that came with it. Now for the positives: the shop itself is spotless very clean, and clearly well-kept. The aesthetics are bright, though I personally found them a bit overwhelming. Overall, while I wanted to love this Black-owned business that so many people recommended, the customer service completely ruined the experience. A sweet treat should come with a smile, not hostility.

I happened upon this place as I was going to T-Mobile, which was nearby. Cookies are one of my…read morefavorite desserts so of course I had to look up this place to see if it was any good. When I saw that it was owned by a young, Black man, I KNEW I had to patronize this business since it was Juneteenth (I would've done it on any regular day, too). When I walked in, it smelled like heaven (aka fresh baked cookies). I ordered an ice cream cookie sandwich with the chocolate chip cookies and birthday cake ice cream. I also ordered a tres leche cookie. Each week, there is a new line up of cookies. They also had a cinnamon toast crunch cookie that looked pretty good, but buying anymore cookies would've put me in a cookie-coma. The ice cream was delicious! The tres leche cookie was really good. I enjoyed the chocolate chip cookies, but it was too sweet for me. I wasn't sure if they used milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet... I would cut back a little bit on the sugar or maybe sprinkle some salt on top to combat that sweetness. I would DEFINITELY return if I was in the RVA area.

My husband and I stopped in for a treat after our anniversary dinner. Both of us got medium cups of…read moreice cream. Each had two really large scoops. Portion size 10/10. However the ice cream tasted terrible. Ice cream is my favorite dessert and I threw 3/4 out. The ice cream wasn't creamy, had a super artificial taste, had water crystals in it, and wasn't worth eating. The pistachio tasted flavorless other than the nuts that were in it. The mud ice cream flavor as okay. The only tasty part being the incursions as well. Overall we were super disappointed and won't be back. The servers were kind and the place was clean. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Many other better options nearby.

This is such a fun spot! They have so many flavors of ice cream and so many dairy free options of…read moresweet treats. I got a paradise Italian ice which was delicious! I also got some of their fried oreos to enjoy back at home and they were also fried perfectly. As a lover of fair food, it was nice to have a fried oreo that wasn't greasy. They also serve hot food (chicken tenders,burgers, fries and even pizzas!). The big scoop is truly a one stop shop for a fun fast casual experience. The staff were all friendly and the space is extremely spacious. With its proximity to the mall there is ample parking and would be a great end of the day spot to just relax with friends. I could even see this being a great party or after practice spot if it isn't already. If you're like me and just crave a sweet treat some days this might just be the spot for you.

I love gelato and so I was excited to hear about this place while I was in town…read more The store is large with plenty of seating, seemed to be a popular place and I'm sure it's popping in the summer. I was able to sample a few flavors when I got there.. one slid right off my taster spoon onto the floor :/ oops. The one scoop is pretty small, but I expect that with gelato. I do wish they had the small taster spoons to eat it with rather than the normal size spoon. Service was good but I felt like they were really questioning mine and my friends' decision to only get the smalls.

My friend and I came here one night after dinner and had a great time! This place is super cute and…read morethe staff was very friendly. They let us sample a few flavors before deciding what to get. It was a tough choice because everything is delicious. I would definitely recommend the ice cream! They also have plenty of seating and some tables outside as well.

First visit. I ordered the regular strawberry cheesecake. It was so tasty and light!read more

Terrible service. Two young ladies behind the counter stood a talked about makeup instead of…read morehelping us. They made eye contact and went back to their conversation and texting on phones. After they finally accepted and made the order rapidly retreated to the back room. Whoever is the owner/manager needs to spend more time in the store and provide the employees with customer service training.

I love the modern decore when walking in. It has a nice sitting area and couple of single tables…read more I couldn't wait to try this place, cause I've been craving one of my favorite drinks "Halo Halo". I ordered it and a couple of flavored macaroons. WOW....they pack it on, and so pretty. It had all of my favorite fixing inside. And the flavors just hit the palate every time you lift up your spoon and take a bite. The macaroons where also tasty. I am so happy I stopped to try this place. Will definitely come back when I am in the area.

Tried their ube halo halo in an Asian American fest. It's their version of the Filipino dessert…read more Though it had ube ice cream, it was disappointing because real leche flan was not used. It does not taste authentic halo halo. Overall, I'm not sure the cost was fully justified.

Awesome ice cream shop with a variety of unique flavors including strawberry balsamic, orange…read morecardamom and goat cheese & blueberry swirl. With a few standard classics of birthday cake and chocolate. The shop itself is quite spacious with booth and low top seating options! Its so colorful without being overpowering, with cute murals. The workers here were also extremely nice offering us samples and bringing out our milkshake which was so kind. I got a waffle cone with a scoop of cereal milk and birthday cake. And wow! Birthday cake stole the show for me, large chunks of tender vanilla cake mixed with sprinkles and creamy ice cream. I will have to go back for a pint I highly recommend!! My partner got a cereal milk amd chocolate shake which he thoroughly enjoyed as well! (Although after trying Birthday Cake he thinks it would've made an even better shake)!

Unique flavors and great service. I think the sweetness level is good here. I didn't find them to…read morebe overly sweet like other places. They also offered some interesting flavor combos that were unique but great. Super cute spot with great ice cream!

Solid spot. Located…read morein a nice spot around other places to eat. Good selections of flavors and combination, perfect for a nice hot day after a nice meal. 9/10

Yummy! Limited time macaron sundae ($9) with vanilla and chocolate frozen custard, sliced almonds,…read morewhipped cream and assorted macarons. We left off the white chocolate marmalade (orange flavored), because it just felt risky but could hand made this even more amazing. The summer has been so hot that the walk-up spot makes it a little hard to totally enjoy without it melting quickly or eating in your car.

So far so good. Walked into a small quiet cafe attached to Heights Church in Dayton Rd. The owner…read moreMurat introduced himself and was very nice. I ordered a Turkish coffee then took a seat. It's a clean environment, very organized and will lit with natural light. As I was waiting I decided to check in on Yelp. I looked towards the rear of the cafe and noticed it was attached to a gym. I didn't hear any noise or banging so it surprised me. Lol. Anyways, my coffee came out hot, with a water and a large smile on Murats face. It was delicious! Murat explained it has a hint of spices from the gum tree which made it more interesting. Yum! I'll be back next time for lunch

A warm welcome & good food. Murat's humble and open. Inspiring. I see why he's a successful coachread more

1 word. Obsessed…read more Listen .. dairy may bother my stomach here and there but Ray's doesn't upset it. They have so many options and flavors but my top two favorites are Oreo and Birthday Cake! Our experience today was CHEF'S KISS. The cashier was patience as I asked for samples of Cookie Dough just to confirm if I should switch it up .. and I didn't. I got a waffle cone and my husband did soft serve vanilla. Ray's is so much better than any custard spot we've had in Northern VA L. It's smooth, rich, creamy and just the perfectttttt treat for a summer (or any) day haha! The spot itself is an outside space. They have a few chairs and benches that you can sit outside but honestly sitting in your car with the windows open hits the spot too. I can't wait to go back !

Favorite dessert spot in Richmond! My go-to is the mango Italian ice with vanilla custard and it…read morealways hits the spot. Will forever recommend!

This shop is so cute. I got one of each of the mini churro flavors. They fill them in front of you…read more So yummy! The shop is small, but there are tables and chairs inside and out. They also sell Açaí ice cream and croquettes. The lady who helped us was so nice!

The staff is always so friendly, and as someone who has dietary restrictions, they're so…read moreaccommodating. Everything always tastes great. Definitely a hidden gem!