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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Food was delicious, the service was really nice, and the decor of the restaurant was awesome.
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.
Awesome key lime pie icecream! All the icecream is homemade. Can't wait to try the savory menu side of sandwiches. Looks very interesting.
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.
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.
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
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
4 months ago
3 years ago
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
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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
3 years ago
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
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food was delicious, the service was really nice, and the decor of the restaurant was awesome. read more
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
3 years ago
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
4 years ago
4 years ago
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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James G.
It was such a pleasure to meet you and your husband! So glad you…
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
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James G.
Please forgive our delay in thanking you for your kind review of Cow…
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
2 years ago
Y'all go down to the Count Café you won't be disappointed. Their food is excellent and they've got all the dessert you need and soon to come the best thing ever the coffee shake. if you haven't tried one you've got to get there and try one. The staff there is so amazing. They have great customer service they go above and beyond to make sure you were satisfied and happy with your experience there every time. read more
2 years ago
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James G.
Troy, good morning from the "cool old guy". Thank you for your great…
2 years ago
7 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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James G.
Thank you Rita. We enjoyed having you and really appreciate your kind…
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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
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Saw the phrase "New Bern's only 4 Hoof Restaurant" is that just an implied phrase or are dogs actually allowed inside if coming to order or do they have to stay outside at all times?
I think it was a euphemism for cows. This was definitely not an animals inside type of establishment. Maybe outside though.
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