While on the way home from the beach we decided to give the berry patch a try and am I glad we did!…read more They had such a cute little farmers market type area that sold fruits, vegetables and homemade goods. The big strawberry is where you get ice cream, milkshakes, cobblers, homemade lemonade & orangeade. Definitely will be making this a place to stop every time we take a beach trip!

The flavor list is impressive. Two dozen-plus homemade flavors plus Mayfield, and you can get it…read morehowever you want: scoops from kids to four-scoop, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, snow cones, cobblers, pints and quarts. Prices are fair for what you get. My one real gripe is that everything skews very sweet. I ordered a peach iced tea and specifically asked for sugar free, and what I got was closer to syrup than tea. If you like your desserts and drinks on the sweet side, you'll be thrilled. If you don't, order carefully and maybe stick to a single scoop. Worth the stop for the roadside kitsch and the produce alone.

Wow, this is definitely a hidden gem, and i am not sure that i want to share it with you all…read more This is a family owned business that grows their own strawberries. Every year we go there, even though it'll take over an hour to drive to, it is well worth the strawberries. These are all pick your own and are non GMO based. They aren't sprayed with pesticides and are able to be eaten off the vine. They had some of the largest strawberries I've ever seen (outside of the genetically modified ones you may get from the stores). They have tons of rows of strawberries to pick from, and there is rarely a chance to find any rows that are completely empty. They sell them at $3/pound, which in my eyes, is great, especially for the quality of these strawberries. This year was a little different, as they were also growing cabbage, lettuce and rhubarb. *though you couldn't pick your own, it was available inside their little cozy store* They had a great selection of hanging flowers as well and we picked one up to hang outside of our house. If you like ice cream, they have locally sourced ice cream that was amazing. my kids love eating it every time. Overall, this is definitely the best place to do 'pick your own' strawberries, and definitely worth the drive.

Great local farm stand with an optional you- pick strawberry farm…read more The stand offers a great variety of fruits and veggies, plants, jars/jams and ice cream. Friendly owners and workers who always just smile at my kids covered in strawberries that they ate in the field :) Note: White Hill also participates in the Pinehurst Farmer's Market (Saturday's 10-1pm).

Recommended Saturday Farmer's Market in downtown Southern Pines. Per the website, the Saturday…read moremarket runs March-November 8 am - 12 pm. The Thursday market is year round at the armory sports complex. This Saturday, the weather was perfect for a stroll through downtown Southern Pines. We parked nearby and walked to the market. The Saturday open market is dog friendly. Vendors vary. It's a good size, not overwhelming, but provides ample products. There was live music and a variety of local items for sale. I purchased turnips, tomatoes, and loose-leaf tea. Each of the vendors we interacted with were friendly and sold their products at reasonable prices.

I went on a rainy morning and had a great time. I bought some delicious tomatoes and beautiful…read moreflowers. I spent some time perusing tea blends. The vendors were kind and willing to answer questions. Wonderful!

This fun roadside shop, farm stand, and kids play area offers locally grown peaches and other…read morefruits. The ice cream inside the whi building is worth the hype. It is run by a local family. The pictures they have on display tell you this is homegrown and homemade. The line for ice cream moved quickly. The key is knowing what flavor you want before you get to the front. I went during peach season and their peach ice cream is delicious. The nearby Peach Festival created a steady stream of visitors.

Heard from the locals that the peach ice cream was incredible but was disappointed the 2 different…read moretimes I ordered it. There wasn't a piece of peach in it and even the peach flavor was very light. Still, it's a nice place with pleasant employees.

stopped by on a whim after driving by for a few days and wondering what was inside. it's a cute…read morelittle shop with some local art and things! the service was amazing but the ice cream tasted a bit like it was freezer burnt. I'll be back to try the flavor burst soft serve though. so happy to see carthage coming alive like this! it's been a long time coming.

Cute little Ice Cream Parlor with tasty tasty tasty ice cream and cute little homemade items for…read moresale

I've been to Handel's a few times for a sweet treat with family members and have really enjoyed…read moreboth the ice cream and sorbet. I recently tried the "pineapple upside down cake" flavor of ice cream. It was so delicious! What could go wrong with pineapples and cherries? There is something for everyone here, and staff are always friendly. They even have frozen chocolate covered bananas for people who are lactose intolerant (if sorbet isn't your thing).

The quality of Handel's is really good. I had the in butter pecan/praline pecan. My wife had mint…read moreOreo/raspberry sorbet. The texture was very good. Flavors were spot on. We were dismayed however the portion size was horrible. We both had "medium" cups. I think that the servers were afraid to give us "our moneys worth". For the $12.00 we paid we would have been better off going to Cold Stone. Dismayed there was no inside seating. We had to sit in the car

Dude me and my family stoped here otw to the NC zoo 5 of us got something and all fell in love the…read morepeanut butter iced cookie is to die for! They need to open a location in ainger NC!

This cute bakery is located in Downtown Sanford beside Hugger Mugger Brewing. I decided to buy a…read morebag of chocolate chip cookie mix, a few macarons and Christmas cookies. It was all really tasty. I can't wait to return next time that I am out and about in that area.

The Ice Cream Parlor has been operating since 1976. Besides ice cream they also serve food. The…read moremenu is large from sandwiches to wraps to burgers and hot dogs to salads. I was just expecting ice cream but know now about the other options. There are some tables inside and outside and some bar stools against the window. The staff was friendly and efficient as this is a popular place. The line was out the door when I left. For ice cream, they have both Hershey's flavors and homemade flavors. The sundae got my attention as I saw others eating them as I walked in and they looked good. I enjoyed my sundae and will remember to come back here again.

The Nerd Alert! It is delicious it tastes great! The women are very polite and cordial!read more