Really family friendly spot with great ice cream. The names of some of the ice cream flavors are so cute (moo-nilla, chocowlate)! There is a kids play area tucked away in the back with plenty of tables. The cow theme all throughout the place was a great touch. We had a big party and everyone working behind the counter was patient, kind and so polite. Definitely one of our favorite stops in New Bern! read more

The ice cream is tasty, my son and my daughter in law enjoyed your ice cream. I got the cherry ice cream,

Cow Cafe is the best of New Bern. This place is warm and family centered. It's great for bringing kids by or for a cute first date. Also very special needs friendly. The owners are exactly who we want representing our city when tourists stop by. They run a great business with delicious treats. read more

We stopped in to eat lunch and try their ice cream. Everyone was so friendly and the interior was inviting. We tried their chicken taco soup and their southwest chicken salad. They both were delicious! We then tried a hot fudge sundae with a scoop of vanilla and butter pecan. We really enjoyed the ice cream and I think it's in our top three favorites! I am looking forward to going back! read more

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Decent ice cream. One of my pet peeves is having to get on line before you can even see what their flavors are. So we were in line, then had to get out of line to go check out the flavors, then got back in line. Store is small, cute, with lots of memorabilia to look at. read more

Cute to see a train moving on the tracks on the wall by ceiling. Fun little kids area in the back with kid tables, ride in tractor and cow ride. Strawberry ice cream wasn't the greatest quality tasting but still a nice cold treat on a warm day. Liked there were frozen strawberries in it. read more

Cow Cafe - 5/17/25 - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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I love the big scoops, you say one scoop but you get four regular ones. I also like the decoration, lots of cute cow pictures, figurines, the train, and how you can see the back where they make ice cream. the back is convenient if you have kids because there is a playground, murals and more. A five star ice cream shop for sure. read more

It was a very rainy day in New Bern as Tropical Storm Debby approached the North Carolina Coast. Despite that the Cow Cafe was doing a good lunch business with a blend of their savory foods and their sweet ice cream treats. The cow decorations and cow puns are aplenty here and sure to get a smile and chuckle. A cashier noticed there was a line and quickly came over to the second register to take my order. I got a Cowlossal Cow Coney with chili, slaw, and mustard. The cashier also encouraged me to get their pasta salad so I gave that a try too. It took a little longer than I expected for the food to arrive but when it came out the food looked good. The hot dog was big with a split top bun and loaded with tasty looking toppings. The pasta salad was ok. Nothing out of the ordinary or wildly delicious but perfectly fine pasta salad. Hot dog was good too and was a pretty reasonable price. I love the deep golden toast that the bun had. I wish I had had room for dessert but I guess I'll just have to come back! Extra tip: You don't have to go far to find free on-street parking if you're not looking to pay. I parked around the block in front of a dry cleaners and it was about a 3 minute walk to Cow Cafe. read more

Cow Cafe - Cowlossal Cow Coney - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Coming to New Bern for a short trip and visiting Cow Cafe brought out some child hood memories. Just the overall vibe of Cow Cafe is special. The inside of the store is entirely cow-themed and there are a bunch of small trinkets and figures of cows all over the place. It kind of looks like a toy shop inside, and there is even a small model train that is constantly moving around the entire shop. There is even a small area in the back that I think is used to show kids the ice cream-making process. There was a good selection of ice cream flavors so everyone should be able to find something that they will like. Although we only got a simple 1 scoop cup, they have sundaes and a bunch of other items. I think this is a super cool spot to go visit if you have kids with you and are visiting the New Bern area. read more

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We stopped in for ice cream while out and about. How can you resist New Bern's only 4 hoof rated ice cream parlor?! Amazing hand made treat! You can even watch them making it! Lots of flavors to choose from and the scoops are HUGE! Soft, creamy and flavorful. The kid had 2 vanilla scoops in a waffle cone. He said the ice cream was great and it was the best waffle cone he has ever had. That's saying something, as we come from the city where waffle cones were invented (not exaggerating - search Doumar's in Norfolk, VA)! I had 2 scoops in a bowl - 1 milk chocolate and 1 cookie dough. I am normally more of a dark chocolate fan, but this was so creamy and full of chocolate flavor, that it won me over. And the huge chunks of cookie dough were on point! Hubby had a chocolate shake which he loved. Definitely the old fashioned kind made with ice cream - not many places do that anymore. Fast, friendly service make this a must stop when strolling around downtown! We will definitely be back when in the area again. read more

Cow Cafe - Milk chocolate & cookie dough. The scoops are huge! This is half eaten. - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Such a cute spot! Definitely a must in New Bern for an afternoon ice cream, sandwich or snack! The staff and owners are very friendly and helpful. We especially love the apple pie ice cream. read more

I absolutely love this place. They have some of the best tasting homemade ice cream I've ever had. I haven't tried any of their savory dishes yet, but some of them sound pretty tasty. Service is great as the employees are super friendly and prompt. The ambience is very unique, with a lot of cool things to look at, including a train running on a track above your head. I have come here many times and plan on coming back many more times in the future! read more

I was hoping to have the same experience as many of the reviewers did but Cow Cafe was a disappointing experience. I ordered the banana split that was listed as $5.99 and a chocolate milk that was listed as .99 so when my order came to $12.90 I knew there was some sort of problem. I thought I was upcharged for each of the toppings. It turns out that the clerk charged me for a chocolate milkshake instead of the milk. I'm not sure if she was new or just bad at her job. She did make the banana split wrong and had to be reminded to add the banana. The banana goes on the bottom layer then the ice cream then the toppings. This was made with the toppings on the bottom; the ice cream and the banana on top. I don't think she was trained very well or maybe they just do things backwards there. I was given a refund for the clerk's mistake but this was done while I was trying to eat instead of waiting until I was finished. Then instead of issuing a refund it was done will a full refund on the $12.90 and then another charge for the accurate amount. The ice cream melted quickly so I had soup. Not anywhere I'd return again. I do understand that mistakes happen, the situation should have been handled much better. read more

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Service was prompt. Ice cream is good, scoops are generous and the price is right. Would def go back.

Family friend place with delicious Cubans sandwiches and amazing ice cream!! The decor is super cute and funky! We didn't get a picture of our sandwich because we came hungry! But trust, it will not disappoint. We ordered the clucking pig sandwich read more

Cow Cafe - Rum raisin ice cream - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Food was delicious, the service was really nice, and the decor of the restaurant was awesome. read more

Cow Cafe - I got the clucking pig and it was delicious, I would recommend it if you're walking downtown new bern and just want some comfort food to eat - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Stopped in for a quick bite. We received a recommendation from our hotel and this place was pretty good. They have an amazing selection of ice cream. We opted for lunch! I ordered the quesadilla ( it has a cow-like fun name). It was good, and it had peppers, onions, cheese and chicken. The hubs ordered chicken salad. It was made in Texas toast. We enjoyed the food and it wasn't a long wait. We went about 230...they quickly filled up. We would certainly eat there again. 4stars, because the employee wasn't very friendly and the eating area could've been cleaner. Stuff on the floor etc. None of these things would prevent us from return though. read more

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Incredible ice cream! Almost wiped cream it is so light and flavorful. Mint chocolate chip was like a York peppermint patty. Pecan and black cherry where so fresh I can't say enough. read more

Awesome key lime pie icecream! All the icecream is homemade. Can't wait to try the savory menu side of sandwiches. Looks very interesting. read more

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Pretty good. Love the vibe. Got the cotton candy flavor ice cream cone and my friend got the key lime pie milkshake. Customer service could be worked on, the cashier lady made me feel so stupid at the counter talking about ice cream. read more

Cow Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

HOMEMADE ice cream. My review could just stop there... I saw the lunch sign outside but was a little confused when I walked in because it looked like just an ice cream parlor. Then I looked up at what I expected to read ice cream flavors but it was sandwiches and salads menu. My husband and I had lunch here today we liked our sandwiches. He ordered chicken cutlet and I ordered Turkey with lettuce, tomato, avocado on a spinach wrap. Yummy . As was the ice cream and popcorn. We will definitely return on our next trip. I suggested to the server that they create an oat milk ice cream. I hope they do. read more

Wow!! What fun!!! Like a part in your mouth. Hubby ordered the Caribbean plate and said "There are so many flavors of deliciousness going on". I ordered the Chicken Lemoon sammie which is like a cheesesteak but with chicken and a hint of lemon on a panini. So yummy. Aaron at the counter was polite and friendly and the owner Ms. Mildred came out a couple times to check on us. Of course we saved room for homemade strawberry (WOWZA) and Peanut Uddercup in waffle cones. Can I just say 1 scoop is humongous. So delicious!!!! They also sell gourmet popcorn, there's a kids area in the back, an overhead electric train circling the place, and on some days you can watch the ice cream being made. Place was clean friendly and YUMOO. We will be back for sure. Thank you Ms. Mildred. You are a blessing to New Bern. read more

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Super sweet staff and great ice cream! We have been searching for a good ice cream shop in New Bern, and looks like we found it! read more

Cow Cafe - Hot Fudge "a La moo" - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

It's not In River Bend. It has incredible homemade ice cream with everything from cones, shakes, sundaes and so much more. Huge portions at reasonable prices read more

There was a cool old guy who told me to order a apple pie a la "moo" and it was delicious. it was hot apple pie topped with apple pie flavored ice cream and with whipped cream and covered with caramel, in a cup. it had a bunch of stuffed animals everywhere, and there was a train set that circle around the whole restaurant that was really cool. 10/10 read more

It is a very eclectic style to the cafe. They have a porcelain cow collection in a glass display case as you first walk into the ice cream parlor/cafe They make their own ice cream on site. You can watch them make it in the back windows. Our kids quite enjoyed that. We didn't eat here, we just had their ice cream. Their waffle cones were the best I ever had. The ice cream in general was just ok. I prefer more of a custard and big chunks of candy, fruit, cookie dough, etc. Their ice cream is more basic. It's definitely a fun place to see. read more

Cow Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

I went two weeks ago and had the best hotdog I ever had. Soft bun yummy. So I bring my husband to experience it too... In 60 years, I've never had a panini smashed hotdog. It wasn't good and it was confusing. Won't come back. read more

Incredibly cute cafe with fabulous staff who managed a 13-member Girl Scout troop at dinner time with incredible speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Everyone's dinner was tasty - and that's a challenge with the age group we brought in. The staff was friendly and patient and we appreciated how kind they were to all of our girls. Highly recommend when visiting New Bern! read more

Excellent freshly made ice cream. I tried the double scoop of the ooey-gooey-mcfooey-something-something and it was perfection in a cup. I can't even completely tell you what was in it, but the two scoops is more than one person really needs, and I ate every last bite of it. The café also does other food, and even though we were there around dinner time, we decided that ice cream was the better choice. They also sell a wide range of other stuff there too, including some fancy flavored popcorn. I can't wait to come back and try out some other flavors. read more

Cow Cafe - Gooey Cowphooey ... Two Scoops of Awesomeness... - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

YUMMO! We stayed a cup of chili and enjoyed a Cuban sandwich. The food was more than worthy but the owners and staff were delightful. They make homemade ice cream so we will return later to enjoy that. A working model train along the ceiling keeps adults and children alike busy. read more

Cow Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

I stopped in to get a smoothie which I would not recommend. It was ice and a boxed mix rather than real fruit. However, the service was friendly and the homemade ice cream looked great. I would return for ice cream only! read more

Great place to bring the whole family for home made ice cream. Many flavors to choose from. Good food offerings for lunch and dinner, satisfying but not gourmet stuff. Order from the counter and they will bring it to you at your table. Great location downtown. read more

Ice cream is AMAZING!!! Service is usually amazing (had one poor experience out of several). Its a fun place for kids to play in the back area. Lovely pa and pa place! However, outside of ice cream their food isn't worth the prices. Not saying the food is bad, just not worth the prices asked. read more

It was a cute local spot that we stopped in on the way home from the beach. The food was fresh and the service was fast and friendly

Fun cute and moo-tiful... ice is delicious and the service was friendly. We tried the apple pie ice cream and the apples were warm!

My husband and I stopped in about 2 pm on a Saturday. They were pretty busy. We walked in and everything smelled so good. He got the Southern Strawberry milkshake (which he loved) and I got Uncle Mooford's Chocolate Mountain. Oh my gosh it was soooo yummy. The brownie was fresh and chewy and warm. The chocolate ice cream scoop was a good amount and was so good (it's hard to find good plain chocolate ice cream anymore) it was just a good date stop and super yum!! read more

Cow Cafe - Uncle Mooford's Chocolate Mountain - Sandwiches Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Incredible ice cream! Almost wiped cream it is so light and flavorful. Mint chocolate chip was like a York peppermint patty. Pecan and black cherry where so fresh I can't say enough. read more

Customer service was completely awful and the sad thing is it wasn't all of them. The one lady commented on my friends shirt and yelled out "Nc state is trash" as soon as we walked in. I asked if they did samples and she said no. The whole time me and my friends were eating she was staring at us and talking to her coworkers. My friends and I all felt super uncomfortable and it was definitely not a happy place to get ice cream. read more

Wow! What a quaint and wonderful place. We went for lunch and enjoyed everything we tasted. Of COURSE, we ordered their homemade ice cream for dessert- so many flavor options and absolutely delicious. The owners came out to welcome us, and Mr Jim discovered we were from Tallahassee. It seems his daughter and son in law moved there a year ago. We enjoyed our visit with his sweet wife and him. What a great experience! read more

Wow, this place has incredible ice cream and food options! 17 years in this location and is a staple of downtown New Bern! My wife and I have visited Cow Cafe a few times. Each time, we have a great experience and enjoy every bite of their ice cream! The positive: They have Hearty Sandwiches, Wraps, Hot Plates, Salads, Kids Menu, Soup of the Day, Chili, Various Beverages, and last but not least Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts. All the flavors we've tried were delicious! Good pricing & large portions! Play area for kids. The negative: Too many options. Overall I would recommend this place to all locals and tourists! read more