(Wow, I have never seen an overall rating for a business be so wrong! 2 stars is absurd.)…read more The Chocolate Spike is one of my favorite places anywhere to get handmade chocolate and it's right HERE in Blacksburg! I imagine if you came here looking for a cafe you would be disappointed, but this is a chocolate shop. It's true that the shop lost some of it's charm when it moved from downtown, but I am sure they do better business where they are now and I can't really begrudge them the move. Things I love from the Chocolate Spike: - Chocolate covered candied fruits (especially orange peel) - Truffles - Plain dark chocolate or bittersweet bits that you purchase by weight. The selection of chocolate and chocolate cover goodness is extensive, but the basics do not suffer because of it. The prices are good for homemade chocolate. The chocolate is excellent quality. Buy some for yourself, your sweetheart, your mom, your officemates... they will love you for it!

I recommend Chocolate Spike for: - Personal treats (I…read morealways keep some of their solid chocolate of nonpareils around) - Gifts for family, friends, and loved ones (you can put together great gift boxes of whatever you think the person will like - I usually go with solid chocolate plus a few fancy looking truffles or chocolate covered fruit) I LOVE Chocolate Spike. My personal favorite is the bittersweet chocolate solids and the nonpareils, but I also regularly buy chocolate covered oreos and chocolate covered marshmallows as a special treat. Their chocolate-covered caramel apples (only available in fall unfortunately) are also one of my favorite foods in the whole world. I'm not a big truffle fan myself, but I ordered the "Bit of Bubbly" white chocolate truffles for my wedding and they were a huge hit. If you are ever throwing an event like a wedding, baby shower, or other party I definitely recommend ordering your party favors/treats from Chocolate Spike - you can do a tasting (don't even bother asking how excited I was about that - the answer is VERY) and they'll do custom shaped chocolate solids and adjust the size of truffles to fit your theme and budget. I can't go home to my parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles anymore without a box of Chocolate Spike chocolate for each. My grandparents are diabetic but Chocolate Spike's sugar free chocolate solids taste better than most normal chocolates so it's always great to get a big box that everyone can enjoy without leaving anyone out! I actually like the new location more too - it means they're open until 9pm most nights and I often forget how much I want chocolate until I finish dinner and realize I've run out and need more!

LOVE VENTURE! I haven't spent much time in their upstairs area where the coffee and chocolates are…read morebut I've ventured many a times to their downstairs wine bar. They have an expansive selection of wines, whiskey & bourbons, and a lovely assortment of desserts/appetizers/charcuterie. The downstairs ambiance is very cozy and swanky. I always feel like I'm in a big city war bar. The service is always great; everyone is attentive and give great wine recommendations.

Just what we needed after a long day. We made this our last stop after a day of visiting vineyards…read more The cheesecake was amazing and my husband had the signature brownie and he said that it was warm and tastes like it had just come out of the oven. I also had the alfagatto. One of the people with us had the hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow and she said it was really good. The service was good. They were really busy and I think there may have been only one or two people working that side and they were running. Can't wait to go back again

I had a great stop at Red Rooster Coffee in Floyd and was genuinely impressed…read more I ordered a cortado, and it was beautifully presented -- clean lines, silky microfoam, and perfectly balanced proportions. Thankfully, it tasted just as good as it looked. The espresso was rich and nuanced, and the milk complemented it without muting the flavor. Smooth, balanced, and expertly executed. The barista was knowledgeable and very accommodating, happy to talk through the coffee and make sure everything was just right. That kind of hospitality always elevates the experience. Red Rooster clearly takes their craft seriously, and it shows in both the cup and the service. Definitely worth the stop if you're anywhere near Floyd.

Came I'm to pickup a couple coffees and pasteries. The inside is pretty well setup and they sell…read moreother branded stuff too. The girl at the counter was pretty nice. The coffee was okay. The pastries were bland. Kind of a good but not great situation.

Walking by Prudence McCabe, you might not step in because you are not in the mood for sweets, but…read morebelieve me don't let this opportunity pass. Go in there and buy a few bakery goods, you will not be disappointed. Surry County is know for a regional dessert called Sonker. This is the craziest word, it makes me think someone was calling it something else and the Southern tongue made it sonker. But I have no proof of this or even heard anyone saying, just my theory. A sonker can be made differently, but I had three from three restaurants, because once you try it, you are ready to try more because they are most delicious! At Prudence McCabe it is like a thinner cobbler, with equal parts fruit and crust. The most intriguing part, she says they bake the sonkers and then grate cold butter on it with a sprinkle of sugar. Stop you had me at hello. What I really enjoyed was that it wasn't sticky sweet, call ahead and order some so you can choose your flavors, and it can be ready when you arrive. Or buy some to heat up later. There are many other treats, don't overlook the caramel and candid apples, the handmade chocolates, scones and there were bags of oyster crackers when we were there. Super friendly staff too.

Amazing bakery with a variety of dairy-free options! Best around and we are happy to travel there…read morefor the taste and selection!

I wish I could teleport this store to New York so I could shop there more regularly. I love…read moregreeting cards and the selection here is incredible and it took incredible restraint on my part to only buy seven of them! My husband on the other hand, showed no such restraint in the confection department as we spent a lot of green on candy purchases both times we visited the store during our long weekend in Roanoke. They also have so many neat gift ideas and items for your house. If you like to have fun cocktail napkins at your parties, you will find a huge assortment here. If I'd had a bigger suitcase, I would have bought more. The staff here is super friendly and helpful. They seem to enjoy what they do and it shows in the pride they take in the store and in their interactions with customers. Excellent place!

This amazing gift shop family business is full of surprises. Located on Market Street near the…read moreRoanoke City Market, it carries a wonderful selection of the finest artisan chocolates from around the States, as well as a nice variety of creative greeting cards, and gifts of all kinds. The store is completely packed from wall to wall and display case to display case in a well organized way and they manage to always be caught up with the current Holiday Season at hand. Besides this, it has a warm and friendly group of employees who greet you warmly from the time you step foot in the store and are always ready to answer any questions you might have of any of their products as well as assist you in selecting a gift or putting together a group of nice chocolate for that special person in your life. From the time you enter the store, you encounter a vast variety of greeting cards, chocolates, and gifts of all kinds; including books, local souvenirs of the Star City of Roanoke, and many curiosity items that will be the a surprise and topic of discussion of anyone fortunate to receive it as a gift. I highly recommend this unique chocolate, greeting cards, and gift shop to all those who are looking for a special gift for a family member, a friend, or a loved one, during the Holiday Season, for their birthday, or just to make any day a special day by surprising them with that "one of a kind" gift.

Popped in for a quick thank you gift for the neighbor caring for our mail and packages while we're…read moregone a few days. Got a bunch of truffles and some fudge. Haven't tried it yet but the place was immaculately clean and smelled like heaven. The salesperson was super helpful and did a nice job packing it up. Very affordable artisan chocolate.

My parents saw this place from the road on their travels and stopped by. They're not normally open…read moreon Sunday or Monday, but were due to Valentine's being on Monday. My parents said inside is full of display after display of chocolates in so many flavors. They brought me home a box of coffee and boozy flavored truffles. So, this review is for to-go items brought to me. The chocolates are decadent and lovely. The box is small and sturdy and holds 8 truffles or fudge squares. I'm already half-way through the box, keep them far away if you don't want them disappearing! Other than the coffee ones having a little bean on the tip, the colored swirls aren't very intuitive as to which is what flavor. It's a surprise. Yum!

Best chocolates I've ever had! My mouth waters just writing about them. I especially love the…read moreBonbons! My family from Maryland visited recently and insisted we make a trip to Hillsborough for the pecan bark.

Matthew's is now a Hillsborough institution. We had previously visited them in their old location…read morebut were recently in town for the town's Last Friday Art Walk. It was about 15 minutes until closing time and the shelves of confectioneries were almost empty but there were still patrons inside. We purchased four separate pieces to take home with us and we rationed them and enjoyed them over the next few days. They also offer coffee and hot cocoa. Definitely high-quality chocolates and worth a treat.

I can't believe I didn't know this place existed until just a couple weeks ago when I saw it on…read moreYelp. I have a major sweet tooth, I probably bleed chocolate. So needless to say, this went up to the top of my queue. Finally, I visited last week around 11:15am just after they opened and had a great experience, and of course walked out with some delicious truffles. The owner was very friendly and talked to us about the variety of chocolates, where they're sourced, which ones he prefers etc. They sell some local artisan products/merch (soaps, cards, etc) as well. After much internal struggle (I wanted everything), I settled on an 8 count of truffles and got some citrusy, caramel, and alcohol-infused flavors. I really liked the strawberry champagne and tangerine truffles. I will definitely return to satiate my sweet tooth. This place also does private chocolatier classes (truffles, molds, bars etc) for groups of 2-10 people. They don't have a set schedule, you just call to set a time that works well for you. Definitely something else I would be interested in checking out.

The reviews here are amazing - 4.9 Yelp rating over 29 reviews, lowest reviews are TWO 4's, can't…read moreremember seeing that before! This small place offers a very nice array of flavored, hand crafted chocolate bars, bonbons, and more, crafted by folks who care about what they are creating! I tried : bars - Milk Chocolate, Sea Salt, and Ocean Tide (sea salt and carmel). All 3 were excellent, but the Milk Chocolate is the very best of the lot - it rivals any I tasted in Europe. The sea salt is excellent, even a bit addictive with the hook at the end of a bite. That's the good news, the bad news is that each bar is 2.2 ounces and costs $10 each! Frankly, that is value prohibitive for many folks - there is little value here! Obviously, many see this differently, but I'll stay with my opinion! Ambiance - 4 Food - 4.5 Service - 5 Value - 2

Over the years we have watched this place really up their game. Then music has always been a big…read moredraw but it's also a great place to grab lunch or a sweet treat, and next door there is a soda shop type place as well! Barrels of candy, locally made items for purchase, including gorgeous cutting boards. Clean restrooms too, which is always a plus!

The Floyd Country store is a go to for lunch. They have a variety of menu options from sandwiches…read moreto hummus salad plates. You order at a counter and seat yourself with a number for your food to be dropped off swiftly. The sweet tea is excellent and there are a variety of delicious baked goods that change week to week. If you go on a Saturday at 12 you will be pleasantly surprised by live music as a part of their Americana Afternoons program which features local musicians from folk to bluegrass and blues. The atmosphere is super laid back, everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Make sure you tip the band and support their musicians-life is better with music! As they say.