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    Salem Ice Cream Parlor - The Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone.

    Salem Ice Cream Parlor

    4.1(29 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $

    This nostalgic ice cream parlor has been here for years under different owners, with the last owner…read morerunning the place for over 29 years. It still maintains it original floors and is clean and very well maintained, although it has that old fashion decor and some of the booths are showing their age by being torn with a split in the middle, as well as some of the furniture behind the counter are showing some wear. With more than 41 flavors of Hershey's Premium ice cream to choose from, and served in Cones and Cups, Sundaes, Banana Splits, Milkshakes, Floats, and a few other forms, you are bound to find a flavor and way of having the ice cream to your taste and enjoyment. Some of the flavors of ice cream were almost to the end of their container and because of this didn't look that fresh, as well as the Waffle cones looked pre-made and because of this were lacking the freshness and smell of having them made right in front of your eyes. They also have a full Deli on the premises with great fresh soups and sandwiches, if your appetite calls for something else before the ice cream. When we arrived on a cold Winter evening, the day after a snowfall, we were warmly greeted by two young ladies behind the counter. They were kind enough to explain a little about the history of the place and then took our orders. My friend had a Waffle Cone with Banana Pudding Ice Cream, and I had a Waffle Cone with Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream. The Cone was fresh and crunchy and the ice cream was flavory and creamy. We sat at one of the tables to enjoy our ice creams while admiring this very nostalgic ice cream parlor. It was quite a unique experience in and of itself. Like going back in time to enjoy a timeless treat that never goes out of date.

    This ice cream shop has been in the area for a while and has a wide array of flavors available at…read morereasonable prices. A traditional interior, walk up service shop. The staff are friendly and courteous, and take care of you promptly. Fresh ingredients, made daily. From a single scoop cone to hand packed large containers 3.5 Stars rounded up for the selection and variety 01084

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    Salem Ice Cream Parlor - The Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone.

    The Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone.

    Salem Ice Cream Parlor - In front of their building, one can find colorful rocking chairs and an area to eat outside in the good weather.

    In front of their building, one can find colorful rocking chairs and an area to eat outside in the good weather.

    Salem Ice Cream Parlor - The entrance to the establishment.

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    The entrance to the establishment.

    Brood Restaurant and Bar - As one enters the restaurant, an elegant round table, with a business card display holder.

    Brood Restaurant and Bar

    4.3(41 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Love their food first off. The staff there can guide you if you don't know what to order off that…read moredelicious menu they have to offer. It is beautiful in there and presentation is presenting. Service is better than the A-1 sauce in my fridge & so is their sauces Their food is better than a lot of other restaurants in the area as well. Remember this is locally owned so that says a lot. You'd be a little bit silly if you choose another restaurant ... can't lie lol especially if you're a food explorer! Their delicious desserts BTW goodness I ate like three different plates

    It is not often that one encounters a restaurant of this caliber. But oftentimes, unexpectedly,…read moredestiny takes it course, and one ends up in front of the front door of such restaurant. This is the case with Brood Restaurant and Bar. Located in the heart of Main Street Salem, near the beautiful Roanoke College, this place is more than just a casual fine dining restaurant, it's one of the best restaurants that I have ever visited, and in this review you will find out why. After making a reservation for 5:00pm, not knowing how bad the traffic would be, I left early, only to discover that there was no traffic and ended up arriving at 4:30pm. Like in many of the best fine dining restaurants that I have eaten at, this one had a glass and wooden door with simply the restaurant's name and logo engraved on it, which included a tiny artistic rendition of a rooster as part of it. As I entered the door I was fascinated with the simple yet magnificent decor and ambiance of the place. The original restored hardwood floors and the natural brick walls gave it an air of distinction, as well as the antique furniture Host's station holding the menus and reservations computer. The furniture was elegant yet comfortable at the same time, and the lamps gave just the right light to create a cozy yet elegant and comfortable ambiance. The Host came out and graciously greeted me, and after I told her that I was half an hour early for my reservation, she invited me to have a seat at the bar until the kitchen was officially open at 5:00pm. It was the way she said this that motivate me to go discover the bar and the drinks it had to offer. Soon I was given a warm welcome by Cole, the bartender, as I sat in the middle seat of the small but cozy bar. After I asked him to recomend me a Mocktail, I had him make me a Mule Mocktail and to my surprise I can say it was the best that I have ever had. This young bartender was surprisingly at the level of the ones in restaurants such as Lucky, River and Rail, and Alexander's, just to name a few of the best around. To accompany my drink I ordered the Sea Scallops appetizer and they were so tender and fresh covered with an amazing mix that included little bits of bacon. When it was time to move to the main dining room I told the bartender that I had enjoyed the bar, and his excellent service but I wanted to finish my dining experience at the main dining room to better be able to review the restaurant. He made arrangements for the move and to my surprise and manager's wisdom, they made him my server as well. It is in little details like this one, that one uncovers the greatness of a restaurant and its extraordinary customer service. There, I ordered another of the Wonderful Mule Mocktail, and a Caesar Salad to start with, with the Steak Frites, medium rare, as my main entrée. Everything was delicious. For dessert, I ordered the Belgium Waffle Bread Pudding, at the recommendation of my server. This dessert was amazing. By the time I was finished I could notice that the restaurant was filling up with repeat customers, and by my experience today I could see why. Needless to say, I highly recommend this restaurant to all those reading my review and viewing all my photographs taken to compliment this review with some visual flavor, for it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case not a single word can do justice to this extraordinary dining experience.

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    Brood Restaurant and Bar - The interior of the restaurant with the restored hardwood floors and exposed brick walls.

    The interior of the restaurant with the restored hardwood floors and exposed brick walls.

    Brood Restaurant and Bar - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Brood Restaurant and Bar - The main dining room of the restaurant and an entrance to the bar.

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    The main dining room of the restaurant and an entrance to the bar.

    Sugar Magnolia - The outside sign and entrance to the store.

    Sugar Magnolia

    5.0(3 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    One of the most beautifully creative gift shop in Roanoke, Sugar Magnolia seems to amaze me every…read moretime I visit it. Today, Black Friday, I was fortunate enough to meet the owners of the place, a husband and wife team who came up with the idea of this store and very successfully have made it come true. The husband deals with the numbers, while the wife is the creative mind and buyer of all the one of a kind interesting gifts displayed in the store. This store has so many categories of gifts that it would be impossible to mention them all in this review, but take a look of the photographs accompanying the review and you will be able to get an idea of them all. After all, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Two of the main categories are Chocolates and Ice Cream. I went there today to purchase a box of hand picked chocolates which I myself selected and one of the friendly employees arranged very neatly inside the box. Some other categories of gifts include very lovely, quality Greeting Cards, very nice Souvenirs of the Star City of Roanoke, Stuffed Animals, Magnets with Quotes that touch the heart, Pottery such as mugs, plates, pitchers, cookies jars, and during this special time of the year, Nutcracker, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and other festive items that celebrate the Holiday Season time of the year. There is also an area with Purses, Jewelry, scarfs, soaps, incense, and a diverse variety of other beautiful items, that the wife and co-owner of the store has hand selected on her trips as Buyer. But if all this seems amazing and spectacular, what is even greater are the hand picked and well trained employees of the store. Immediately after you enter the store they make eye contact and greet you with a smile, making you feel comfortable and at home. They help you with any questions you might have and in locating that perfect gift for a family member or a best friend. They serve you that special ice cream behind the counter, for you to enjoy while sitting at one of the small tables or while browsing around the store. The customer service they provide is absolutely amazing, and they are key in providing the ambiance that make this store so special. I highly recommend this store to all. Go in and browse around. Enjoy the beauty of the store and the diverse gift items in stock. I am certain that it won't take long for you to find a gift for that special person in your life, for your best friend, or maybe even a gift to get for yourself.

    Great staff, amazing ice cream and adorable shop. My brother and I shared a banana split and my…read moredaughter got some of the chocolate truffles out of the case.

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    Sugar Magnolia - The outside of the store building is located in the Townside Festival modern  outdoor mall.

    The outside of the store building is located in the Townside Festival modern outdoor mall.

    Sugar Magnolia - The large windows of the gift shop.

    The large windows of the gift shop.

    Sugar Magnolia - The outdoor mall has enough parking to accommodate many customers of the store.

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    The outdoor mall has enough parking to accommodate many customers of the store.

    Corbin's Confections

    Corbin's Confections

    4.4(26 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Corbin's Confections may not be anything special to many, but to others, it's like finding the pot…read moreof gold at the end of the rainbow. After having been selected as number 4 of the Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at the Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Corbin's Confections, in Salem, Virginia is the perfect example. I don't know you but to me, I love sweet treats and bakery items. A dinner is not complete if I don't have a sweet dessert. Yet we have people with food allergies that can't afford this luxury. Corbin's Confections was born out of the motherly love of a mother for her son, Corbin, who is anaphylactic to peanuts and all tree-nuts. She wanted to create a bakery that her son and other's with similar allergies, can experience the joy of eating baked goods without having to worry that something would happen to them, because of some ingredient that the food contained. Her mission was "To provide a place where anyone with gluten, peanut, or tree-nut allergies can get tasty treats." Today, I had the opportunity to visit this bakery and meet with Shana, the owner of this women-owned business. She was so friendly and welcoming and realized the service she was providing the community was a very special one. She told me that all bakery items there were gluten free, peanut free, and tree-nut free. It is also mentioned on the store window, right under the name of the bakery. Even though it was almost closing time, she still had some delicious and safe treat on display in the display cases, like cupcakes, donuts, and other savory items. We were interrupted by a customer who wanted to find out information about placing an large order for a gathering of some sort. Listening in was how I found out that she also provides custom options for special occasions and dietary needs, She also provides custom options for special occasions and dietary needs, including lactose intolerance. I thought to myself, how in the past some kids with food allergies might not want to attend birthday parties of their friends in order not to embarrassed by being the one one who didn't have a piece of the birthday cake. Well now, if the parents are aware that their sons and daughters have friends with food allergies, they can have the cake and other sweet treats made here, and that way, everyone can enjoy the party without any concern. Definitely see how this business can provide better quality of life to many in our community and therefore give it my total support and urge you to do the same.

    I live five hours away, but every time I work here I make an effort to stop in. This place is…read moreconsistently good with great service. And everything is gluten free. A celiacs dream come true. My favorite today was the Danish and the oatmeal cookie. Yum!

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    Corbin's Confections
    Corbin's Confections - Cupcakes

    Cupcakes

    Corbin's Confections - The red brick building is very warm and inviting.

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    The red brick building is very warm and inviting.

    Our Daily Bread - Salem - prosciutto wrapped cod with asparagus and French rice

    Our Daily Bread - Salem

    4.3(138 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $

    This bakery is a bit removed from the business stretch of Salem, but I thought it worthwhile to…read morewalk over and give it a try. Though I came seeking a fresh loaf, I found the selection quite limited. A pastry spread had many empty sections as well. Eventually I ended up with a piece of cake and a croissant to go. My spinach croissant was savory. The napoleon cake was a coffee flavor that I wasn't quite expecting, but which nonetheless was solid. However, the price and selection here on a midweek day was not up to my expectations. The lunch menu of prepared food didn't have a ton for me either. Given that there are several locations of this bakery, I may find myself trying another one to see if they have more for me.

    Stopped in recently with colleagues for an early lunch. Lots for fresh baked goods available every…read moremorning. Opens early and closes early. A simple bistro interior with tables and chairs. Basic, clean and comfortable. We were greeted walking in, this is walk up counter service. Place your order and they will bring your food to you when prepared. Freshly made and to order, all in all a good choice for bakery goods, breakfast and lunch. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the food being freshly prepared to order 01013

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    Our Daily Bread - Salem - Quiche Lorraine  was delicious!

    Quiche Lorraine was delicious!

    Our Daily Bread - Salem - One of the best French toasts I've had in a long time and a nice overview of their deliciousness in the background.

    One of the best French toasts I've had in a long time and a nice overview of their deliciousness in the background.

    Our Daily Bread - Salem - Braised Beef Benedict

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    Braised Beef Benedict

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