This is definitely another one of Erie's hidden gems…read more I've discovered this local spot last summer, when I was disappointed with other places for not getting my order right. This tiny icecream shop is owned by 2 lovely owners, Kang & Gary Garnic. They offer homemade ice cream along with various flavor options for Dairy-free/ Gluten-free people as well. I have not had any flavors that I do not like yet, though my favorite is their "Sea salt" ice cream, a nice vanilla ice cream with a little twist of salty taste that is just perfect not to mention the blue color that makes it instagram-worthy). I love their subtly sweet taste that does not scream "There is a bunch of sugar added in here". and it leaves you wanting more after you finish your scoop. There are a couple of tables inside the shop as well as on their small patio. There is parking onsite, though I believe it can be a little challenging if you come on a hot day where everyone else also wants ice cream. I am so glad they are here. Definitely one more reason to love Erie

It's the best ice cream and frozen yogurt in Erie county! They also have the best service!read more

Ice cream is homemade and excellent!! Lots of flavors and options too. The staff are very…read morefriendly and welcoming. Too

We love Connies. We have followed them from location to location. The workers couldn't be nicer…read more They have a lot of patience as my son has trouble whittling his choice is down to two or three scoops. Since they have so many flavors. We are regulars there and never disappointed

Cut to the chase: great ice cream, nasty service. We were there yesterday afternoon and my husband…read moreand I were so put off that we decided a review was in order so that the owners might know. When we got there, there were only 2 other people getting ice cream (not busy). The girl at the order window (tall with heavy black eyeliner in "wings") neither greeted us, nor thanked us, nor even could manage the slightest smile. She was one of the most unpleasant counter staff we've ever encountered. The other girl there who handed us our ice cream wasn't much better. We both looked at each other like "What the heck?" Then we laughed at the tip jar. I don't think this is the experience Straw Hat owners want for their customers.

Such a fun stop! I loved the whole vibe, and the ice cream was delicious. Great family place!read more

Sontheimer's Country Bakery is a family-owned and -operated business that opened in 1920…read more It sells baked goods such as breads (e.g., French, pumpernickel, rye, croissants, hamburger, and hotdog), desserts (e.g., turnovers, cheesecake, eclairs, cream puffs, brownies, ladylocks, jelly rolls, and cupcakes), cakes (e.g., devil's food chocolate, lady baltimore white, and white-chocolate), kukas (e.g., almond, apple, cinnamon, maple, pecan, and raspberry), pies (e.g., apple, blackberry, cherry, peach, and strawberry rhubarb), cookies (e.g., cherry-nut, lemon, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and pecan shortbread), danishes (e.g., apricot, cheese, and pineapple), sweet rolls (e.g., bear claw, cinnamon raisin, coconut, delmar, and honey almond), etcetera! My husband and I have been customers here two times. Here are my ratings for what we bought: Chocolate-chip cookies - 5 stars - These chocolate-chip cookies tasted very buttery and really good. My husband described them as "the best." We purchased these cookies during both of our visits. Cherry danish - 3 stars - My husband ate this danish, and he described it as "average." Someday we will have to return and try more baked goods! Please note that the website says that the bakery accepts only cash and checks.

I was in the area for work and someone brought sweets to share from Sontheimers Bakery! I have a…read morebit of a sweet tooth so I was excited for the sweet treats. Cookies and a variety of danishes were presented. I'm not much of a danish person so I tried a chocolate chip and peanut butter cookie. I thought both were just ok a little on the hard side for my liking. The peanut butter didn't have a rich flavor. I would try this bakery again in the future so I could try some of their other specialties

Took my grandkids out for ice cream today and we stopped at Whippy Dip. What a sweet little spot!…read moreThe kids were thrilled with all the choices, and the staff was so patient while they decided. I had a vanilla cone dipped in butterscotch, just like I used to get years ago. We sat out front, enjoying the sunshine and making a bit of a mess, but that's half the fun. It's the kind of place that brings back good memories and helps make new ones. We'll definitely be back.

I was initially skeptical of Whippy Dip's pizza, but decided to try it based on how it looked from…read moreFB pictures. WOW! This pizza is delicious & now my favorite pie around Oh, and the ice cream & staff are awesome also!

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international chocolate chainstore that first opened in…read moreColorado in 1981. Their website says that they use generations-old recipes and that they handcraft chocolate in copper kettles. This location is inside the Erie mall. When my husband and I walked into the store, an employee looked at us but did not say hello. I think that English is not her first language, but she could have greeted us. The display cases showed products such as buckeyes, orange cream, cherry cordials, chocolate-covered pretzels, bark, caramel apples, chocolate-covered strawberries, truffles, pecan clusters, fudges, etcetera. A menu listed prices such as $24.95 per pound for most products and $5.50+ per caramel apple. I selected one chocolate peanut butter cookie and one caramel pretzel bark, and my husband chose one chocolate-covered Twinkie. We both thought that these treats tasted fresh and sweet, and I would rate them as 4 stars each. My husband commented that the bark was expensive.

Very nice workers, come here every time I want a sweet treat and have never been disappointed. The…read morestrawberries are my favorite, but everything there is amazing.

This ice cream is delicious! If you are traveling between Cleveland and Erie this is well worth the…read more2 mile drive!

Wasn't sure it was open, but flag outside said open. They were definitely open. The gentleman &…read moreyoung lady working were very nice. Offered samples to try. Ended up with a flight that consisted of 6 scoops of your choice & a chocolate chip dipped waffle cone with 2 scoops. Lots of different flavors to choose from. The ice cream sure was heavenly.

I never imagined bubble tea inside of a zoo but there it was. The drink itself was better than…read moreexpected but the girl at the register was completely spaced out or something...was loudly tapping a keychain or something against the register and looked at me in silence when I asked her a question. The other girl there stepped in to help though, wish I knew names

Soooo you're in Erie & you're craving boba! Have you ever been in this situation? I have. So, where…read morewe going? Andora's!! (*Cue the Yelp review*) - this boba shop in the heart of downtown Erie brings a lot of life and sheds light on the concept of boba to many who haven't experienced it. They have a wide variety of flavors from fruit to milk teas (that can be made hot or cold), but my personal favorites are the ones with chai! There's even a little area for drink pickup, fun Asian snacks and foods (like various types of ramen), and a little wall with teas that you can check out. Pro-tip: you'll likely crave boba often so ask for the punch card and get a free boba every now and then!