I had the best experience getting ice cream at Kilwin's. First off, when I got two flavors, the…read moreserver asked me which one I wanted on bottom or top. Extremely important question not many servers ask. I did not expect the ice cream to be of such top tier quality. It was incredible. I would highly recommend the dulce de leche that was better than even Haagan Daas. I am the sort of person to leave an ice cream experience disappointed, but that was so far from my experience here. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Even though the long was line, the diligent and fast employees were very helpful and nice. The line…read morewas moving pretty quickly! This place makes almost everything in house and they have fudge to try out before you purchase. Lots of parking since the establishment is within a shopping center. The ice cream flavors were endless and delicious. They even have shakes.

MUST STOP cookie Shop! I cannot be more clear than to say these ice cream sandwiches were BOMB!…read moreAlong with the cookies and milk we were blessed with a sweet treat and glad we made the pitstop. So much that we ended our night returning at a different location in Boone. I will say the original chocolate chip cookie was not consistent at the alternative location but still satisfying to say the least. We loved the history of where they started to how they have flourished throughout the state. Service was great and ambiance was clean. We look forward to our return!

As others have mentioned, this is a cozy little shop. We just popped in for an ice cream. It was…read morevery good. The service was very friendly. We'll definitely return.

Candies were so yummy but it seemed like some of the workers were a bit preoccupied. It's such a…read morecute little underground nook though so I'd recommend this to anyone that just wants to explore Boone and go through this little strip of shops!!

What a fun find! Tons of old fashioned candy and hard to find treasures. It's easy to miss this…read moreshop, it's downstairs from Sunset Tees & Hattery. Huge selection of candy, hot sauce and ice creams. Not to be missed!

kilwin's Ice Cream in Black Mountain, NC…read more ABSOLUTELY the richest ice cream Ive ever had! Plus, fab array of creative treats made by the owner. A must stop when visiting Black Mountain!

Food: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbience: 5 Date/Time: 8/4/2025 3pm Order: Fudge Brownie scoop Over the many years I go to Boone I always have to drop in to Blowing Rock to get my ice cream fix at Kilwins! This place is always so consistent in the taste and texture of their ice cream. It's a bit pricey but so worth it! There are other ice cream places that are probably good too but why bother when you know you'll always get the same satisfaction every time you visit. The service is always great with friendly folks offering taste tests of their ice cream flavors (just get the fudge brownie if you're a chocolate nut...trust me!). Did I mention the ice cream is good? Try it, you'll become a fan. And my hats off to the mgmt and various folks who have worked hard to make this a 5 star place! Thank you!

Favorite spot to grab good wine, snacks and sandwiches for a nice getaway weekend in Blowing Rock.read more

If you are looking for a sandwich with a slice of turkey and a quarter slice of cheese, Blowing…read moreRock Market has got you covered! Beer, wine, and snack selection good though.

Café Violette is pure culinary perfection in the heart of vibrant and spunky Blowing Rock. My wife…read moreand I came up for a quick getaway, and this spot turned out to be the highlight of our trip. We lucked out with a table on the cozy patio sitting on Main Street, where the town buzzes with life. The interior is beautiful and refined, but the outdoor setting, with the fresh mountain air and the hum of the town, created the perfect backdrop for a special evening. Service was impeccable. Gracious, attentive, and perfectly timed throughout the night. We began with a chilled French Chenin Blanc that paired beautifully with our appetizers. The escargot, bathed in a garlic cream and Gruyère sauce, was rich and mouth meltingly tasty. The braised and seared octopus was incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and quite honestly, one of the best we've had anywhere. For mains, we shared the heirloom tomato burger, which was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Alongside that, we split the mushroom burrata orecchiette, pillowy pasta coated in a creamy lemon pistachio pesto with locally sourced mushrooms. It was rich, bright, and beautifully composed. When dessert rolled around, we switched things up with cocktails. I had the old fashioned with a pistachio twist, complex and not overly sweet. My wife enjoyed a smooth and flavorful espresso martini. Both paired wonderfully with the finale: a creamy, light tiramisu and a house-made French éclair with fresh peaches. Each bite was the perfect ending to an already stunning meal. From start to finish, Café Violette delivered. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the view all came together in the best possible way. This is French fine dining with soul, nestled in one of North Carolina's most charming towns. An absolute must-visit in Blowing Rock.

We had Stephanie she is the best waitress. This was the second time she was our server the fist…read morewas Mothers Day. Stephanie was chipper and it was the end of a long day for here. There were three of us and we had a lovely meal My daughter and I had amazing salmon so favourable it came with a bed of rice so creamy. I asked for bread it was hot and smelled so heavenly. We also had a small dinner salad I had Caesar and my daughter had regular small salad with ranch. Michael had steak and scallops cooked to perfection. The ladies had wine and Michael had his brown sugar old fashioned with extra cherries . Then we ordered two deserts a coconut cream brûlée and a pichstasio cake. We all liked the crème brûlée best. Stephanie was extremely attentive and we wanted for nothing. We will ask for her next time as well. Thank you chef and Stephanie for a lovely evening.

We're locals from Boone. We eat here all the time. Best Mexican Restaurant in the High Country, no…read morequestion! Santiago is our favorite Server. We have never had a bad meal. Service is always on point, the restaurant is very clean, and everyone that works here is awesome! This is a family run business, which is why the food is always delicious. You absolutely won't be disappointed. I've seen some bad reviews, probably tourists that have fruit on their license plate ... We tolerate those types, barely. Anyway, stop on in. You'll love this place! Adios!

Worst service I have ever encountered . Pretty sure they forgot about us.. I had to flag down a…read morewaitress to just order our drinks after sitting at the table for over 20 mins while other tables were getting waited on... Food came 15 mins later ( didn't mind the wait) and but the food was almost cold.. and not very good. Not sure if we went on a bad day or what.. But, will not be returning.

Not open when they said they were open. Disappointing since the menu looked good. It is tucked…read moreaway so a bit hard to find.

Beautiful location, tucked inside the heart of blowing rock in the middle of a quaint garden. The…read morephotos on this site are quite unappealing but i have to say the food was outstanding. Soft and flavorful eggs, perfect coffee, addictive hashbrown casserole, delicious bacon.. just amazing. They did forget the syrup in my latte :(, but it was good nonetheless. To top it all off the service was delightful, our server was Aden but the hostess and manager were just as great. Highly recommend breakfast at Cupcrazed if you're looking for a peaceful location and yummy start to your day.

This is a great place to eat in Blowing Rock. I always get the fried asparagus with their wonderful…read moreRanch dressing. Talk about a wonderful appetizer! I usually get a soup and salad combo because their soup is so truly fantastic I have never been disappointed. They have some nice salads as well. Also, their Rueben sandwich is out of this world. Service is always great and the restaurant is nice with booths and good lighting.

Service was great. location and vibe was awesome. we ate on the back patio. The tomato bisque as a…read moreside was the best food there. Flawless actually. The monte cristo was good. The salmon stack was not. But that may be just personal preference. I felt they were under cooked and the fish taste stood out way more than I was hoping for. Would go back and try something else though.

We went to dinner here while in the area. It was a cozy setting with a great atmosphere inside…read more However, they sat us on the closed-in patio by a window which ended up being a little too chilly. For my dinner I ordered the Wood Fried Brussels. The Brussel sprouts were not caramelized like I had at other places but it was very good and probably healthier. There were a lot of good flavors with the beets, candied pepitas, pickled peppers and the saffron aioli. I would recommend this dish. Others at the table ordered the Cobb Salad, classic wedge with salmon, & the Artisan pizza. Unfortunately, the salmon was not completely cooked so it went uneaten. Two people in our party ordered diet cokes which were fountain drinks. The diet cokes were not good because there was no carbonation. The pizza and Cobb salad were good. If you eat here during the colder months, I recommend asking for a seat inside. That seemed like it would have been a cozier experience.

Bistro Roca is an amazing spot! We love the decor, which is rustic but modern if that makes sense…read more The different seating options are also unique and bring a different ambiance to each section. Food is excellent. I LOVE the duck pizza pie. Honestly the best pizza in my book ever. My husband enjoyed his brisket saying it was tender and flavorful. The starter calamari was meaty and not overly breaded like many calamari! Great kids meals options!! Our waitress was so kind and was thoughtful in letting the girls order before us so their food arrived with the apps. A must go to while in blowing rock, you won't regret it!