Amazing Vampire Penguin Ellenton. They outdid themselves with all of this outstanding eye catching…read morecoastal decor. Vampire Penguin is loving Florida with his VW bus and his surf board hitting up all of the best beach spots in Florida. On the way he is serving up the best shaved ice with the best flavors & toppings. This stop you must do, whether you are by Ellenton Outlet Mall, on the way to Anna Maria Island or Sarasota or driving to SW FL or on the way up to Tampa. Don't miss Vampire Penguin. He will find a flavor that works for you. It's so light and tasty and a great treat on a hot summer day. We had Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake Shaved Ice. Service is Awesome and welcoming and all of the above here!

Oh my gosh!!! So good!!!! Never been here before and we are completely in love!!!…read more We got the strawberry cheesecake and our daughter got the dirt and worms!! I would definitely recommend coming here !! The staff was super nice and it was so cute inside!

We visited on a Friday at 4pm. It was pretty quiet inside the store, with only one other family and…read moretwo people working. We were warmly greeted and acknowledged when we walked in, and we took a minute to scan over the expansive menu. We both ordered single scoops of the ice cream, and were surprised and happy at the generous portion of ice cream. The ice cream was very creamy, thick, and had great flavor. The cotton candy with the pop rocks was a nice surprise. There are a few tables and a wooden bench along the wall for seating, as well as a long table attached to the wall with chairs. The decor was very Southern, with a Hey Ya'll sign on the wall, and a few quoted pictures around the walls. It was very cute. I will definitely return because of how close this location is to where I recently moved, and because of the variety and length of the menu. I would love to come back and try the bakery or coffee items. When we left, we were given a happy farewell.

I have been coming to this adorable ice cream shop for many years during the day for coffee and…read moretreats . I decided to try the ice cream in the evening, but I was sorry I did. The staff in the evening are young and very immature. Service is not their main concern. We were helped by a rude young lady, and we had a question about the size of the cups, she was actually annoyed that we asked and she held up the cups with a smirk and turned colleagues and started laughing... we placed our order and she waited on the next customers who got their ice cream 10 minutes before we did as ours sat on the counter and melted. before we were called. When the owner and managers are there during the day, the shop is well run, and the attitude is pleasant. But the evening was a we terrible experience. Bad service and warm ice cream!

Loved the ramen and decor! Service was wonderful. I would recommend for all anime fans!read more

I was a bit disappointed with my visit to Mitaka Japanese. The food was decent, but it didn't…read morereally stand out, and some dishes lacked the fresh flavor I was expecting. Service was okay, though a bit slow during our visit. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was pleasant, but overall the experience didn't quite match the hype. It wasn't terrible, but there are other Japanese restaurants I'd choose before coming back.

Great selections in bulk and supplements! They have hard to find Organic options, and gluten free…read morebaking ingredients.

I had an exceptional visit with my kiddo. We enjoyed going thru the bulk items and picking our…read morefavorites. The smoothies are on point and a definite favorite too! Their service is second to none!

I have made this a stop several times a year for the last 10 years and never, and I mean ever, had…read morea bad experience. The previous comment about bad customer service is confusing because in no way have I ever experienced that. The food is always good, the service is always good and quick. The pies look delicious, but I have not tried one, because if I do, I'll probably be licking the windows what is it at 3 AM wanting another. The Cuban is great, the dirty bird sauce is really good. Also, they have a petting zoo now, and of course produce outside.

An absolute must lunch stop! A fun open farmers booth with a sandwich, ice cream, pies, cookies,…read moreand more inside :) The older lady at the counter was so so helpful, described the menu items to us and went into which ones were local favorites! The pineapple upside down cake is by far, the perfect combination on moist and cake that you could get, could use more pineapple but ‍ preferences :) My group got one of each of every sandwich and every person had no complaints, i had the jose marti and very very good, not dry or too wet, very tasty. P.S. the farmer outside requires a 10 dollar minimum on card, won't tell you that but will charge the difference :( if i knew that i would've bought more stuff. The strawberries were so so fresh and you can even get a freshly made strawberry shortcake made inside!!!

Love this spot! Awesome old school dinner interior…read more Staff is friendly and it's a great environment. Brings a little soul to the lunch experience, brings joy to the heart. Strawberry shake is on point! Perfect consistency and refreshing taste. Double cheeseburger was great! Toasted buns, fresh veggies, and tasty. Bun was a little thin and started to fall apart halfway through. But of a messy meal but still great overall. It's a STACKED burger, so it's expected. Fries were also great! Awesome local spot that we will return to again in the future.

This place is INSANELY priced. They lie about having homemade ice cream when it's hand scooped from…read morethe container and freezer burned!!! They will charge you 8 to 9 dollars for a scoop of it. I don't consider myself a picky person and can pretty much make anything work, but I've never had more awful ice cream. On top of that, their customer service is absolutely awful. The guy taking my order was incredibly rude and impatient. I asked him one or two questions and then after him making me feel guilty or stupid about asking I stopped. I wish I would've asked more because then maybe I would've realized that their ice cream is absolute garbage before wasting $20 on a sundae & a double scoop. No I am not joking. This is no tip also!!!!! They purposely overcharge people and forced them to use cash which is also crazy because they aren't required to have any overhead fees for the credit cards because they don't allow them. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place.

We stumbled upon this shortly after it opened. It was clean and the service was quick and friendly…read more The empanadas are made to order so they were hot and fresh. We ordered a meal and dessert. Everything tasted great. They were packaged and kept under a warmer until we picked them up so they were hot when we opened them! Great shop, check them out if you're at the Red Barn Flea Market

I love Carousel! Mike is amazing. They are very supportive of the local schools and often attend…read moreevents from musicals to student reward events. A true asset to our community and families. I love the fruit flavored soft serve which is dairy free. My favorite combination is cherry and cotton candy. The portions are generous. If you see this food truck, I highly recommend trying it out. If you drive past it. It is 100% worth the u turn! One of my favorite sweet treats and friendly service on top of deliciousness.

We were visiting the Parrish, Florida North Pole Express event, and one of Carousel's trucks were…read moreset up here. I ordered a Gelati and was confused by what it meant so I ordered it wrong at first. The employee was extremely rude to me, sighing and being very condescending in his tone. When he explained it and I ordered it correctly, he said "glad we got that settled" in a condescending tone. Horrible and rude service for a Christmas event.

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I can't wait to go back!!! The perfect marriage of Italian ice and soft serve bursting with flavor…read more I can't believe this is a combo I've never had before and can't wait to have it again. I had a strawberry shortcake Sundae and my daughter had a oreo cookie sundae. I didn't try that one since I wasn't in the mood for chocolate but the strawberry shortcake was insane with flavor. It tasted just like real strawberry shortcake and better yet when I was done eating it I didn't feel bloated and full, which made it even better. I hate after that feeling when you eat ice cream you regret doing it, but this didn't feel like that at all. There were tons of different Sundaes to choose from and you could make your own combo if you didn't like the suggestions that they had on the menu. And if you didn't want a slushy/soft serve combo, you could just have the slushy part. They're no more expensive than if you went to any other ice cream shop so I can't complain about the price. The corner location was easy to get in and out of. The girl at the window was so friendly and service was great. You'll have a bit of a wait while your treat is being made, it's not a fast food ice cream treat so be patient and enjoy. Oh and did I mention that they're insanely colorful too?!

Awesome Italian Ice! I got a cherry and black cherry ice. The black cherry ice had cherry chunks in…read moreand I love when ice has fruit in it. It seemed clean and has outdoor seating. The employee was very polite and friendly. I will definitely go back to try new flavors!

So I went to Ritas to try a Lemon Ice. Ordered a small one which cost $5.00. Very disappointing…read more The ice was of smooth texture. Not really lemony at all. No crunchy feeling in the ice. I've been eating lemon ice since i was a kid in Brooklyn. Thats is a very long time. I will not go back. Waste of money on something that was not what it was supposed to be.