Absolutely amazing pastries! I highly recommend the sticky bun and cinnamon roll. And the carrot…read morecake cupcakes!

The pop tarts were delicious - I tried blueberry and cherry while I was in town. The lattes ame out…read morevery quickly. And the staff were excellent, very welcoming and helpful. I was happy to find such a good morning spot while I was in town this week.

The line (if there is one) goes quickly! Decadent chocolate ice cream or drinks- they have quite a…read moreselection, and this is a fantastic spot if visiting! They have free water too and ample space for a family to relax for a break.

Seeing so lots of local reviews of French Broad Chocolate Lounge, the words "chocolate" and…read more"lounge" were all I needed to convince me to stop by. :)) The place is adorable--cute, cozy, and filled with tempting treats everywhere you look. They offer unique ice cream flavors, handcrafted chocolate domes -- passion fruit, chai chocolate, etc and decadent pastries, and, of course, their famous Liquid Truffle drinking chocolate. Every dessert looked amazing! I also love the wall arts!! The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience even sweeter. Just a warning: don't let your stomach and your eyes do the shopping at the same time, or you'll easily walk out $30 lighter. But , it worth it if you have a sweet tooth!

As beautiful as they are delicious. Friendly service with seating inside…read more Ice cream and bottled drinks.

Wonderful selection of cupcakes! We had a wedding cake and a caramel chocolate. They were as…read moredelicious as they were beautiful. Cakes were moist and frosting was plentiful and so good! The young lady who helped me was very nice. The shop is so cute with all items on display.

Always amazing staff, great coffee and delicious homemade baked fresh goods and meals for anyone no…read morematter what your taste are!

I swung by the Burnsville library first thing, hoping to settle in for a bit ‐ but it was closed…read more No matter. I figured a coffee shop might serve up better internet anyway, and I wasn't wrong. The morning crew was bustling but friendly, quickly selling me a cup for the self-serve station and pointing me toward the stairs. The ground floor is cozy and compact, but they've got a second level that opens things up nicely. I chose the light roast labeled 'Autumn Honduras,' which turned out to be a fabulous pick ‐ bright, smooth, and just what I needed. I added a modest splash of cream, climbed the stairs, and found a quiet spot to settle in. I spent a solid hour up there, sipping slowly and sketching out the next leg of my journey through the mountains. It's a genuinely comfortable space, with enough warmth and quiet to make a full workday feel entirely doable. You could easily lose track of time here, and I wouldn't blame you one bit. [Review 1229 of 2025 - 4414 in North Carolina - 24781 overall]

Let's just be clear! There's no better cupcake place in Shelby that can even compare to the…read moremagnificence of the Cupcake Corner. I've been a patron of the Cupcake Corner for a while. I have had an array of cupcakes ranging from Strawberry Short Cake to Red Velvet. And no matter the flavor, I'm always moved by the consistency of the cake, the goodness of the frosting and the artistry that comes included in every bite. On my most recent visit I ordered a half dozen of cupcakes. We ordered two peanut butter, two cookies and cream and two vanilla. I ate the cookies and cream one. It was seriously the most delicious cookies and cream cupcake ever created. The cupcakes are freshly frosted at each visit so the cookie and cream topping the cupcake was soft accompanying a very moist cupcake. I highly recommend visiting the Cupcake Corner next time you're in uptown Shelby.

I had a lovely afternoon tea at The Book & Bee last year (2025), so I would give this place four to…read morefive stars for that experience alone. I tried to go back this year, and am so appalled by the customer service (or lack thereof) that I will now give it 0 stars, so settled for two since I can't do two and a half. Yes, the food and ambiance were wonderful in 2025. I tried to book another afternoon tea party and called a month and a half in advance. This was to celebrate multiple birthdays with a group of busy moms so wanted to get it on the calendar. No one called me back despite the voicemail saying that we would hear back "promptly." I left two more messages in a span of two, three weeks and still nothing. I even emailed, no response. Finally, a friend stopped by in person and was told that the cafe would be short staffed the weekend we wanted the reservation for so the manager needs to see if there are enough people working before confirming. Okay....but why wouldn't you call back to tell me that? Our requested reservation is tomorrow and I still have not heard back from anyone. This is abysmal customer service. As mentioned, food was good but not good enough to treat potential customers like this. Hard pass from now on and will not go back or recommend. *Editing to respond to Victoria -- those were the dates I called and left voicemails. Perhaps there was a phone issue on your end, but I did not even get a missed call. My friend who stopped by in person spoke to a manager. She had to go by twice due to the manager not being available the first time. I also did not get an email response.

I came here to say with my sister because we grew up with a tea cafe and missed the aesthetic and…read morewow was I SHOCKED in the best possible way. Not only was the decor and aesthetic inviting and so detailed but the food was delicious and the service amazing (Jade). We went all out with cauliflower bisque, two different teas and scones (The Hobbit and The Highlander teas), a blueberry cobbler cheesecake and a limoncello. Every part of the meal was delicious. We absolutely will be back and can't wait to try the other teas. We also were able to take the leftovers for our tea pots and this makes me so excited! So many great bookish references -- it made my nerd heart happy

Absolutely decadent!! The sophisticated atmosphere, soothing jazz, brilliant desserts and sinful…read morebeverages were amazing! Enjoyed the Double Stuff and the Money shot--so memorable! Thank you all and a special thank you for our server Kyra!!

This is my second time coming. I like the setting and decor. Red velvet, chandeliers and dim…read morelighting. The service was polite but the hard lean into the risqué and innuendo was low. My first time was better (pun intended!). The dessert was so-so. I got the Naughty by Nature and the lime was WAY too tart. I wish they had more variation for those who don't want a lot of chocolate or peanut butter. My guy had the Peanut Butter Perversion and said it was too creamy. We may try again one day, but not too soon. I do love the menu process and ease to view options.