We actually came here twice! The first day I got an Italian soda, which was delicious, but very…read moresweet. I would ask for half the sweetness next time. The service was very friendly, all staffers were very helpful. The second day we went back after trying to go to another ice cream place whose computer was down so they were only taking cash. I literally never carry cash in this day and age. So back to Bear city fudge Co we went! The ice cream was amazing, no notes. Highly recommend!

Friendly Staff at a local creamery & fudge shop located in a beautiful courtyard downtown, New…read moreBern. Counter service with ice cream and fudge options along with other candy, gifts, and beverages. My only complaint was that it did not have Pepsi - I so wanted an ice cold Pepsi after walking by its birthplace. Nice spot to catch your breath, take a break from the heat, and enjoy a scoop.

Really family friendly spot with great ice cream. The names of some of the ice cream flavors are so…read morecute (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!

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

Excellent donuts - some of the best in eastern Carolina. Consistent quality and freshness.read more

Donuts, donuts, donuts- that is what you should get here! Don't get me wrong, the ice cream and…read morebeverages might be good, but your best bang for the buck is one (or a dozen!) of the most delicious donuts in New Bern. I found this place by accident and decided to splurge on an apple fritter. It, was, the, best, I've, ever, had!! So I got another for later. It didn't make it home lol! I have to avoid this place because I will have to sacrifice a meal to enjoy these tasty pastries!

Yasssss to authenticity! My family and I are vacationing in the area and we found this place on…read moreYelp! We went last night and had such a great experience! It was just before closing so it was just us and the family that owned the business! They we're warm welcoming and made us feel welcome! Everything we got was so AMAZING and fresh and beautiful and delicious! My kids asked to come back the next day before we even left the store lol! Thank you and we will be back probably today lol!

Absolutely lovely woman with a wonderful selection of ethnic sweets and foods. Bought ingredients…read morefor a recipe I was working on, only dropped a star because my girls were sooooo looking forward to rolled ice cream and they didn't have any

Me and my children have made our fourth visit here since moving here in February. We love it the…read moreice cream selection the service always on point even when my son wants to put his little fingers all over the glass the still always welcome us with a smile an exceptional treatment. The prices are from what I've seen amazingly low. We always get the sampler tray and then a little something else and I don't ever spend more the 20) for all 4 of us to have a sweet treat!!! Family owed and even pet friendly!!!! I look forward to our next trip here! I recommend the ice cream drip to any and all. I work downtown hospitality so I definitely put the word out there about the ice cream drip. Keep up the good work it's impressive.

The ice cream was good but I really didn't feel welcome. I was so excited for this place too.read more

Tried the Spanish latte upon recommendation from the worker at the counter and I loved it! Also…read moreappreciated the explanation of the different options. I also had the frangipane tart with apples. Delicious, but I probably couldve shared with a friend because it was hard to finish on my own. The inside is cute and comfortable. Great to sit and talk for a while. Can't wait to go back and try more!

We had the best time here! Such a relaxing vibe. The coffee is perfection - they offer home made…read moresyrups. The pastries are stunning and delicious! So many to choose from. The service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely be back!

It's been a couple years since my last review and there's a new chef at the helm. I was glad to…read moresee he kept the old favorites (the burger, egg rolls, etc.) but the menu is much larger now. We enjoyed the watermelon carpaccio, fried green tomatoes, garden risotto with added shrimp. Everything was very good. The tomato portion was enormous and the beer batter was crispy and light. The risotto? It wasn't really risotto, it was more like a creamy rice but it was delicious. And those shrimp were big, juicy and tasted like they just came out of the sea. The watermelon, though, was a shocker. It was grilled! It had a really great smoky flavor that was totally unexpected and the dressing was light and fresh. We always sit at the bar and the service is always on point.

I had been so looking forward to dining at Baxter's 1892 with the speak easy feel and the live…read moremusic. I tried to make reservation but the restaurant would not take a reservation for one so I went early. My options were the bar or in the dark tunnel. I chose the tunnel as I thought I was going to get a table not a high top there. Then where the menu was placed that would have me facing the back wall as the other seat was near the kitchen entrance. So I moved there but I still didn't have a view of the performers. So things didn't start well but I ordered the boba boat mocktail and the mac n cheese with short ribs. My waitress then informed me that they were out of the short rib and would brisket be ok. I hate brisket so I said no and she went and got me the menu to order something else. While I was looking at the menu with my phone flashlight (other tables had actual flashlights, they came prepared) as the tunnel was too dark to see without it, I was given mac n cheese with short rib according to the food runner. I questioned him as I had been told they were out but he went and checked and told me it was the last of the short rib. It was not short rib and someone lied. When the waitress returned, she thought it was burnt ends and checked with the kitchen and they told her brisket. Whatever the mystery meat was, it was not what I ordered. Did they think I wouldn't notice or know the meats are prepared differently. It is dark there so it is hard to know what you are eating. The mystery meat dish was taken back to the kitchen and I asked if they could prepare it with vegetables instead as mac n cheese seemed like the safest option on the menu with the mystery meats. I wish they just had what I originally ordered. The specialty made veggie dish was good but I expected more flavors with the cheese. It was kind of bland. I did try the dessert too. I got the strawberry lemonade cake. The strawberries were the best part as the cake was on the dry side. While eating this, the check was brought to the table. This is my biggest pet peeve to not wait until the guest is finished eating. The most frustrating part was that while they refused to increase the lighting when I arrived and asked as I couldn't read the menu. They immediately turned the lights up when another guest asked as I was finishing my dessert. The chef came to the table from the front dining area. It was my understanding that things were going to be made right. I didn't expect to be charged the full price for the dish without the premium meat. Then there was the service failure of bringing out a dish I hadn't ordered to begin with. The decor here is outstanding, with the copper ceilings and the speakeasy feel. The clock out front caught my attention too. They went all out with the details and elegance. So it is disappointing that the food and service is not up to the same standards.

My small group wanted to eat waterside, so we went to Persimmons for lunch. We were quickly seated…read moreupstairs with picturesque views of the water. Our server Ridley, came to the table promptly, answered our questions and took our orders. Our drinks came quickly and were always full. The food arrived soon after our orders were placed. The presentation of our meals was terrific. Three diners in our party ordered the Fish Tacos and one got the Fish and Chips. It would be an understatement to say the servings were seriously generous. The fish & chips came 3 large fried fish filets and a heaping of seasoned fries. The taco orders each had 3 full vs mini sized soft tacos overflowing with fish filets...the fish was legit spilling out over both ends of the tacos! The fish was lightly battered, nicely seasoned and fried to perfection. The quantity of the food was so generous, only one of us could finish our meal!! On our way out, we stopped and spoke with the manager Kelsey. She is the spirit behind the "the new and improved" Persimmon's ethos. She took no credit for the changes or improvements and instead placed our exemplary experience squarely at the feet of her employees! It's obvious she's a wonderful, caring leader of the Persimmon's team. Cheers to Kelsey, Ridley and the Persimmon's crew!

I'm so disappointed with Persimmons on the Waterfront, in New Bern…read more First, the good things: I love that they sell local art in the waiting area, secondly, I love sitting out on the deck. There was a nice breeze off the Neuse, even though it's 86° right now you don't know that because they have these nice shades and there's a nice breeze coming off the water. So what I didn't like first: I feel the menu was really limited, I can get around that, but the red flag right off the bat was their fish tacos and their fish and chips are made with "white fish" I figured they it was gonna be tilapia or something equally horrible. When I asked the what fish it was he said it was Pangasius, which the waiter described as similar to flounder and I also overheard another waiter. Say the same thing to somebody sitting near me so that's the spiel they're told to tell people who ask what kind of fish. I suggest that you look it up. It's Farm raised and not in very clean environment usually... I never eat tilapia and this is actually one rung below tilapia. I wasn't going to get fish. I ended up getting a burger which I normally don't get at a restaurant, but I ordered my burger, medium rare and the waiter said, "We don't do that. We either do pink or not pink." They tried to tell me it was a health department regulation. Nope! Other than fast food like McDonald's and Wendy's and such I've never been to a restaurant especially a supposedly fine dining restaurant where you couldn't order your burger, medium, well medium, medium-rare or rare. I said, try to make it less than just pink please. Then when I cut into my burger. It was well done. Maybe the exact center was slightly pink, but that was just one bite worth. I'm very disappointed, but I have to tell you I would be back just to be able to have the same glass of wine. It was a white wine, a dry white wine from Spain and the appetizer of brussels sprouts while sitting out on the patio, it was a nice experience for that but not for a meal.