I had just gotten Vietnamese food across the street and decided to try out the new Italian Ice…read moreplace. It's not easy to find but there are banners and signs. And nothing in this shopping center is easy to find unless it's the supermarket. Also, while walking, I asked a woman the exact location of the Italian Ice place, she told me, "Around the corner on the left and it will be right there." I ended up at a dumpster behind a brick wall. However, I did not give up, did not get mad at this strange woman (chalked it up to dyslexia), and went in the opposite direction and arrived. This place is super clean, which is expected for a new store but it's a plus nonetheless. The service was excellent and I tried a couple of flavors. That is literal because the ice in the photo was for my son and my ice (forgot to take a picture) was Cherry and Vanilla Chip. I had never heard of Vanilla Chip but it was refreshing. What really popped though was accidentally mixing the Cherry with the Vanilla Chip. This had the strong flavor of the Cherry with the refreshing Vanilla while mixing in chocolate chips. I guess that would be Cherry Vanilla Chip. I can't really think of any negatives. If I'm really reaching, when I first turned to walk in, it's just a white counter wall. Maybe some kind of decoration or a banner there would be more appealing but nobody really cares about a counter wall; they want a tasty ice at a fair price--and they will definitely find that here. Highly recommended!

Cute little shop for ice treats! Lots of flavors to choose from. They have mocktails, classic…read moreTaiwanese treat that's not overly sweet and done in different shapes. Lots of parking.

On a trip this past summer to the Charlotte/Concord/Kannapolis area, we stopped at this Handel's…read morelocation for some ice cream on our way out of town. We used to have a Handel's location closer to us, and we miss it greatly, so we make sure to stop anytime we are near one! Handel's is located in a strip mall-type area, in a corner unit. Specifically, it is located right off of 77 and W Catawba Avenue. There is plenty of parking for the complex, so that will not be an issue. The store has plenty of visible signage to point you in the right direction. Our visit was on a Thursday evening in July, a little after 8:00 PM. There were several groups enjoying ice cream, but there was not an overwhelming line. I believe we only had two or three people in front of us before we were able to order. The area outside of the store is not overwhelmingly large, but they have a roped-off area to show where the line should form to avoid it spilling into the dining areas. Some Handel's locations have an inside, but this location is completely outdoors. So, to place your order you simply walk up to the windows, and can then enjoy their patio seating or take your items to-go. When you approach the windows, you will see all of the signage, menu items, and flavors. The flavors were located on a sandwich board on the ground, which made it difficult to see if you were not directly in front of the windows. I could see this being a challenge if there was a long line, as one would not be able to see the flavor lists until right before ordering. We were waited on by a few of the staff members. Since it was not that busy when we ordered, they seemed to be splitting duties. My fiance ordered a Small Cake Cone of Key Lime Pie, and I got a 4 Scoop Sampler with Frosted Animal Cookie, Monkey Business, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, and Blue Moon. I thought the scoops on the 4 Scoop were somewhat small, but no complaints other than that. Additionally, we ordered a Dogster for our dog, and of course he loved it! Personally, the Frosted Animal Cookie was the only flavor I had not tried previously. It was alright...it is very sweet and truthfully did not remind me much of the cookie (besides the actual inclusions of animal cookies in the ice cream). It was made well, but just personally not for me. I have had all of the other flavors before, and they were all great. I love the uniqueness of Blue Moon, and also how refreshing Key Lime Pie always is. Since it was such a nice night, we enjoyed our ice cream on the patio. I love the lights they have strung up over the seating. There were probably around 5 to 6 tables, and a few benches around the perimeter of the patio. I am not sure how busy this location gets, but I could see there being a lack of seating during peak business times. However, we had no issue grabbing a table to sit at during this visit. I thought the prices were in line with what I would expect from a Handel's. Being that I am not from this area, it is hard to say if it is in line with other ice cream shops in the area. For all three of our items, it was around $15 with tax. My only complaint is that the Dogster was $3, which seems high. The staff were friendly and conversational. Since there was no line, I was talking with the one staff member about the Handel's that used to be near us, and enjoyed learning more about this particular location through our conversation. Overall, we enjoyed checking out a Handel's location we had never been to before. This is in a nice area, has plenty of parking, is clean, and has a nice atmosphere. My only critiques were the positioning for the flavors in relation to the line, pricing on some items, and the portion of the 4 Scoop Sampler. However, do not let that deter you from stopping here for a sweet treat if you are in the area!

Arrived on a Tuesday night close to closing time. There were 4 of us. Service was at the window and…read morepretty quick. Portions were huge. They are located in a basic strip mall so not much for ambience / character. The mint chocolate chip ice cream lacked depth of flavor but was still pretty good. What I really didn't like - the young girl that made my ice cream cone held the cone over the garbage can to add the chocolate sprinkles. And I mean almost in the garbage can. Hopefully it is a dedicated can for such work. If not... yikes. The cone was excellent.

Wonderful Birthday Cake. Decorated tastefully and delicious…read moretoo! A perfect dessert ending after dinner at Choplin's

Two years in a row, I got a beautiful cake here for my daughter's birthday. I gave a few photos for…read moreinspiration and they nailed it. Like a work of art! I didn't get to actually eat any of it last year, but this year I did and it was delicious.

First time here and absolutely delish! With this being a food truck, they only have a limited…read more menu, but it's very delish! We got our elders vanilla bean ice cream! Everything came out so goood! We enjoyed it really wel!!

The cookies were made fresh that morning in store and were prepared before my eyes... AMAZINGLY GOODread more

I'd been wanting to try these pies so the free birthday pie coupon they sent me was the perfect…read moreexcuse to come up here. I decided to get 3 of the 4" mini pies: Blackberry Custard, Southern Custard, and Apple. So far I've only tried the Blackberry Custard and I loved it. The crust was pretty good and the filling was delicious. I'm looking forward to trying the rest.

I love pie and thought it was cool that the whole concept was delicious pies. I decided to order…read morethe 4-pack of mini pies. They were all very distinct and tasty. The chocolate chip pie was so delicious. I loved the cookie crust and the tasty filling. The I-40 pie was my favorite. It reminded me of magic bars. The chocolate and peanut butter cream pies were also delightful. They had a nice creamy filling abd balenced will with the crust. I would try more pies if I were in the area. I hope a location comes to the triad soon.

Official date day with my hubs on Sunday mornings. Made to order coffees, lattes, and energy…read more"buzzers," this DC based coffee shop is a total vibe. Starting with genuinely friendly service, Coffee Republic is my favorite local place. The pastries and cakes are in-house made, then heated up to your preference. This week, my husband got his "usual" - 2 vegan energy balls and a Sweet Pea latte on a stairway to heaven (iced matcha latte with lavender ube cold foam. The stairway to heaven is the 4 shots of espresso added). This is from their seasonal spring menu. We also had the apple blossom and my usual, the spinach feta danish (spinach and feta filled puff pastry, warmed of course) and a triple espresso over ice that I poured my salted caramel protein shake over. We sit in the corner on a navy blue couch and enjoy the calm atmosphere. There are comfortable workstations and I have even seen a 40th birthday breakfast celebration! I really wish there was a way to put patio tables and chairs to relax outside on gorgeous days - but for now, I'll keep snuggling on this couch!!!

I hate writing bad reviews on Yelp. I know that businesses and their employees generally try very…read morehard. This may be the worst $20 I've ever spent in my life. Visiting from out of town so I wanted to try a local coffee place. The rating and the name sounded encouraging. Only one person working so the line to order was long. We asked for the egg sandwiches featured prominently on a sign at the entrance ... and they were not available. In fact, the bakery case was nearly empty. At 8:30 a.m. The woman behind the counter suggested two of their breakfast croissants. We asked to have them heated. After a, no kidding, 10 minute wait she let us know that she had broken the oven. So we asked for them cold because we needed to go. They were dreadful. Tossed mine. And in a wonderful display of irony, even their large screen television menu failed while we were in the room. I will say that the coffee was perfectly serviceable. Experiences like this are why people go to chains like Starbucks for coffee and breakfast. I would say I want my tip back, but I suspect she is so frazzled that she earned it and then some. Absolute disaster. I hope our experience was a one off.

Beyond Decadence offers decadent dessert options that can be purchased from various pop-up…read morelocations/events, or special ordered in advance from the website. They also specialize in "dessert breaks" where treats are handmade and hand-delivered to be shared amongst office staff. Some options available include lemon bars (my personal favorite), red velvet, flourless chocolate almond cake (a gluten free option), peanut butter explosion bars, and other seasonal favorites such as the spiced pumpkin cakelettes! Everything offered is absolutely amazing and will keep you coming back for more! If you're looking for local, handmade baked goods, this is the place for you!

I first discovered Beyond Decadence at the Farmers' Market and have been hooked ever since!! Maria…read moreis not only an incredible chef, but an all around awesome person who really cares about her customers!! She makes the best flourless chocolate almond cake, and the PB explosion bars are the BEST! My Chicago family look forward to visits down here after I got them hooked on her deserts as well. I highly recommend Beyond Decadence to anyone looking for high-quality deserts that taste amazing! It is also wonderful to support a local business in the Blo-No area. Maria's deserts truly live up to their name, they are Beyond Decadence!!

Great ice cream and great vibes the atmosphere feels a little like a blast from the past in the…read morebest way. The blueberry cobbler ice cream alone is worth the visit. We're from out of town but we'll definitely be visiting here again when we return!

This is such a fun spot for ice cream, especially with kids! They have a huge variety of flavors,…read moreincluding regular ice cream, soft serve, and dairy-free/lactose-free options. I also loved the different cone choices--they made getting ice cream feel a little more special. There are plenty of toppings if you order a sundae or cup, so it's easy to customize. The only downside was that they wouldn't put the dairy-free ice cream into a cone, even though it seemed like it could have easily been transferred since it was already pre packaged in a cup that they scooped. The dairy-free cookies & cream was also a little icy compared to the regular ice cream. Overall, it's a great family-friendly spot to cool off on a hot day. The quarter machines with toys and games, plus the small outdoor merry-go-round for little ones, make it an extra fun stop.

The vibe is so cute in the shop and they have so many options! I got the banana pudding with…read morecoconut and it was amazing. I definitely want to come back with more people. The owner was so so nice and answered all my questions. Love this spot. Not to mention would be great for catering for Thanksgiving or just any event in general.

The desserts here are so delicious! I appreciate that you can customize anything you get to tailor…read moreit to your taste, the more sugar the better right? The family that owns this place is also super warm and welcoming! Definitely a place to try out if you're in the area

Only stopped in for zert and tried the beignets- they were good! They would be better with some…read morekind of fruit compote like strawberry raspberry or blueberry to balance the density of the beignets! But aside from that they were good! Near downtown Davidson so fairly walkable with lots interesting shops nearby! They have a quaint lil patio option too! There were a fair amount of people eating dinner there so might give that try next time. The salads looked fresh and they have a chicken sammy that could be interesting! Staff were pleasant and service was fast!

Completely ridiculous! I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with NO bacon, NO cheese and NO mayo…read moreand asked if I could get a slice of tomato added. "No. It's company policy we don't make accommodations. And there's no button for that." So I can hold the cheese & bacon, both I'm sure are extra $$ if added, but I can't get a simple slice of tomato on a grilled chicken sandwich?! She then said "we don't have tomatoes. We DO have an heirloom tomato BLT sandwich but we can't put a tomato on your sandwich." It's not like they have a massive menu where accommodations would prove problematic. I brought it up to the person running out our food and the response was even more condescending and arrogant. "We don't have the option on the register to accommodate." The snarkiness was appalling. The correct answer is "sorry sir, let me get you that slice of tomato." Not hard. I would have even accepted that without a "sorry." Now, on to the food review.... Ice machine was broken and they were out of the self serve lemonade my friend ordered. Well done, Milkbread. The chicken sandwich looked pathetic. A small-ish gray chicken patty with a smushy bun, pickles and a smattering of lettuce. The story doesn't get much better with the flavor - bland and unremarkable. Now, you can look at my past reviews - I RARELY GIVE BAD ones - because I understand restaurants have off days, but this was so astoundingly pompous without any of the quality to back it up. It's rare to have such terrible in-your-face haughtiness these days but somehow they managed to under-exceed all my expectations. I will never return. I encourage you to look elsewhere.