Culver's

The owners of Bobby Boy Bakeshop opened this pizzeria a year ago, and I regret that it took me this…read morelong to check it out. Housed in a former Coca-Cola bottling plant, Grandpa Joe's pays homage to the site's history through its red and black décor. The menu offers salads, floats, and soft serve though pizza is the star attraction. It is served by the rectangular slab (about $8 per). Order at the counter, grab a number for your table, and wait for the oven to work its magic. For our first visit, my wife and I split a trio of slabs -- an Italian sausage, a mushroom, and a tomato and burrata -- with a side of marinara. All three were excellent. The focaccia crusts were crispy while still retaining airiness. From melty mozzarella to savory, fennel-forward sausage, Grandpa Joe's uses high-quality ingredients. The marinara was good: bright, fresh, and just a bit sweet. The mushroom slab came topped with arugula and shaved parmesan. Despite seeming like a gimmick (pizza? Salad? Why not both?), it proved an effective combination: the arugula's bitterness played well with the mushrooms' earthy flavors. There will be a certain type of pizza connoisseur for whom anything that isn't New York style is, by definition, fraudulent. For those with horizons broad enough to enjoy a thicker crust, Grandpa Joe's is the best of that kind that I've found in the Triad.

My son is back home for summer break and Grandpa Joe's is always on his "must-go" list!…read more Every pizza was excellent and the seafood salad was just as delicious. Their current soft serve flavor is raspberry and it's so good! The service is always friendly and fast. We usually have our dogs with us so we've never eaten inside before. This time, we sat upstairs and it was a great spot. Being upstairs helped block out some of the noise as they got busier which made for a really nice, relaxing meal.

Ceaser Salad

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Cheesecake

Twin City Sweets

5.0(67 reviews)

7.7 mi

Twin City Sweets has been at the top of my must try list since I moved to Winston in June 2025, and…read morewow wow wow, I'm just sad I hadn't been sooner! It is to die for!!!! First, I just want to say the employees are the kindest people ever. You can tell they love their business, and it just made me want to keep supporting them! Luckily, they have an incredibly scrumptious product to support. The sundaes - WOW. All I can say is wow It was just so tasty. The ice cream is phenomenal. So many toppings!! I can't wait until I get to go again. I was also very impressed by their outdoor space. Very family friendly with toys and lots of places to sit. A top place in the Triad!

My son is back home for the summer and had never tried Twin City's ice cream, so we stopped by…read moreafter dinner. We arrived around 8pm and the line was very long. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes. They had decorated the outside with Harry Potter-themed decorations, which made the wait more enjoyable. It was fun looking at everything while we were in line. I was originally planning to order something from their regular menu but since they still had their Harry Potter-themed sundaes, I decided to try the Butterbeer Sundae (with a light amount of whipped cream). It was really good! My son ordered the Bailey Banana and he really enjoyed it as well.

Wake & Bake Brownie

Lord of the Rings theme week - Toffee Tom

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From the top; Tipsy Peach, Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Coconut

Dewey's Bakery

4.0(36 reviews)

0.4 mi

Dewey's has been in business at one place or another since 1930 when Dewey Wilkerson left Jones…read moreBrothers Bakery in Greensboro and moved to WS to open his own bakery. The bakery embraced the Moravian community and began offering Moravian cookies, sugar cake, Love Feast buns, cheese straws, and more. The bakery moved to Thruway in the mid1950's, and remains there still, the last remaining original tenant of the center. This spot opened over 10 years ago and offers are the items as the original location. I was in the shopping where this spot is located and decided to pop in and get some sugar cookies. I actually prefer them to the ginger based cookies, which I don't feel are as good as they used to be. The sugar cookies I bought were excellent.

I came here in hopes of finding some fresh sugar cake. Alas, their sugar cake is prepackaged and…read moredidn't taste good even when reheated. I've had some of their cookies before, and they are pretty good for grocery-store premade cookies. The ambience is packed with gift shop vibes, not great for me. Personal preference for minimalistic decor but full of kitschy goodies if that's what you're into. The staff were also a bit lackluster, generally disengaged, and ready to go home. Overall, not a great experience.

Strawberry Dewzy

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Cafe Gelato

4.6(72 reviews)

3.3 mi

I love their homemade gelato and sorbet. My go-to flavor is grapefruit, but this time I tried the…read moremango. It was very delicious and had the right balance of mango flavor and sweetness. The employee was really nice, and the interior is cute. It is a short walk to the park, so next time I plan to take my treat to go.

Delicious cold and a taste of Italy. Nice Ambience and…read moreservice. Cozy atmosphere definitely a vibe.

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Mayberry Ice Cream

3.3(108 reviews)

3.5 mi

This is a community staple since I was a kid, and in glad it's still here. My kiddos now live the…read moreold-fashioned ice cream counter alongside the burgers/hot dogs and fries:)

We were looking for an ice cream place on a Saturday night and ended up here. There was no wait and…read morewe both ended up getting pint sizes so we could take more home with us. I ordered the birthday cake while my husband got the peach one. We both greatly enjoyed our ice cream and the price point. I do wish they labeled our pints, but other than that, the service was great.

Seating area, Sept 2024.

Hot fudge brownie

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Front of restaurant.

Dream Kreams Artisanal Creamery

4.5(38 reviews)

4.1 mi•Downtown

We recently visited Dream Kreams as part of our food review series, The Golding Standard…read more Dream Kreams is a Black-owned ice cream bar located near the Kaleideum children's museum, making it a great stop if you're already spending time downtown with family. What stood out immediately was the variety of handmade flavors. During our visit, we sampled flavors like Peanut Butter & Jelly, Key Lime, Double Chocolate, Wedding Cake, and Biscoff. Every flavor felt intentional and unique rather than something you can find everywhere. The staff was friendly, patient, and happy to answer questions while helping customers work through all the options. The atmosphere was welcoming, family-friendly, and perfect for a hot North Carolina day. Dream Kreams is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for handcrafted ice cream and creative flavors.

Was downtown and had a sudden sweet tooth so I decided to stop by this favorite spot in the heart…read moreof the city. I went with a non dairy Vanilla Butter shake, unfortunately for my diabetes I caught a glimpse of a brownie out of the corner of my eye!!! Being a man of danger I took the risk of a diabetic coma and ordered one......a corner piece, since they gave me an option. It turned out to be an espresso brownie(Not the type you get in Hemp stores). It paired well with my velvety shake. Service was good, place has a cool relaxing vibe. There is seating inside and outside. Their are two entrances. The place is hidden in the back of an office building and faces the back and side of the Kaledieum. They offer ice cream cones, sundaes and other goodies. Stop by you definitely won't be disappointed!

Ice cream for breakfast

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Puerto Rican Dream ice cream

Dollops

5.0(11 reviews)

6.9 mi

Nothing better than finding a nice local ice cream spot with great options & great service! If…read moreyou're looking to get a delicious treat make sure to try them out & you will not be disappointed! You will also have the opportunity to take some cute pics in here! Check out the menu & give them a try!

Stopped in recently for an ice cream treat and enjoyed Dollops offerings. This little family owned…read moreand operated ive creamery has quite a selection of frozen treats, along with a few that are only available there. The shop is casual and bright with a long counter display case and a few tables with chairs. Most folks get it to go. On our recent visit we were greeted by the owner walking in, she was friendly, kind and genuine. They get all of their daily locally, and product is made fresh each day. After giving the case a good once over I opted for a double scoop in a bowl. Orange creamsicle on bottom, Black Cherry on top. Both were equally good and each had its own wonderful merits. The technique used by the shop the ice cream even melts a little slower. A good choice for your ice cream needs and at a fair value. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for this family run business 01090

Double 2 Scoops Ice Cream - Double Dark Chocolate & Coffee

Cream D'Elite

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Zack's Famous Frozen Yogurt

4.3(38 reviews)

5.2 mi

I'm kind of new to the Winston-Salem area. I have been here for about four years. I finally found…read morethis place a few weeks ago. I think this place is closed permanently. I am really sad about it. I enjoyed the cheesecake frozen yogurt.

Went to Zacks, just to find a sign on the door that said "Drive Thru Only", and the interior looks…read morelike it was tossed by some TV bad guys looking for their money. There are SEVEN cars lined up for the drive through. Do better! No one wants to sit 8-deep in a drive through without even the option of being served at a counter!

Wake XC loves Zack's

Happiness

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They have been here for 28yrs

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

3.7(31 reviews)

3.5 mi

Why don't I come here more often !? Rich, creamy and…read moredelicious! The ice cream is out of this world and the service was amazing. We went at the end of the day for a after dinner sweet scoop. I forgot that they have so much more than ice cream. Candies, fudge, cakes, shakes and more. They give you samples of the fudge and some of the candies. Also the ice cream of course. We tried a sample of their seasonal lemon fudge and it was so yummy, full of creaminess and great lemony flavor. My friend and I both had the cappuccino chocolate chip ice cream. I had a cup and she had a sugar cone. So good !! I loved the chocolate chips were chunks . Great at the end of a hot day. The girls who worked here were so sweet and friendly , gave my friend a sample of their caramel as it was her first time going there. They were very good at their job ! The place was super clean and there is plenty of parking . I know I don't not normally frequent chains but this is a good one!

I don't eat ice cream but the chocolates here are delicious and the store itself is cute. Good…read moreservice, nice folks, convenient parking, near good shops.

Cappuccino Chocolate Chip in a sugar cone

Fresh waffle cone with peach and caramel pecan

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Toppings and cones

The Milk Bar

4.4(42 reviews)

13.5 mi

Bring back quarter chicken on Fridays. Service is fine. Ambulance is ok I guess, could always be…read morebetter. Food is good.

We stop be here every tax season. Since Cove Grill shut down this is the best place in town.read more

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Catfish bites

Vanilla Milkshake so good! I always get there beef atw hotdog!!

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Milk Bar Burger with fries.

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Zoiee W.

3 years ago

When i ordered the food the gave me the wrong change i gave them a 20 and they gave me $6 back. then my friend saw a girl getting a hair out of her ice cream and freaked out. and my friends chicken tenders are flat as crap. this is terrible even the sheets across the street is better. try harder xoxo, @culvers hater read more

Campbell S.

4 years ago

This place is so mid. I do not recommend coming here. If you want an average burger, average fries, and average customer experience this place is for you. LETS PUT IT OUT OF BUSINESS!! WHOS WITH ME!!??? In the words of my friend, "this chicken is so bad" I can never forget the taste in my mouth. It's awful. L read more

Sadie F.

3 years ago

Pulled a hair out of my milkshake. And I payed with a 20 for a 4 dollar milkshake and they gave me 6 dollars back and when I told them to fix it they acted like it was my problem. The food is low quality. TRY HARDER Xoxo @ urfavculvershater read more

William O.

4 years ago

I hate it there was guy at the cash register he said I guess you not eating and laughed at me he had hair like Travis Scott

Amy P.

5 months ago

Service was great!! Food was great!! Very clean too. We eat here every time we come into Winston.

Christine K.

4 years ago

The Mushroom Burger was the Best I have ever had!!! Mushroom and Swiss Burger is the Bomb!!'

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Ouch! Did I get jaw breakers with my order? Nope. Just burnt hush puppies. Maybe next time we'll go…read moredown the road to Dairi O's and give them a try.

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