I have literally been coming to Crave for over 15 years. I was a fan then and I'm still a fan now…read more I have a serious sweet tooth so I love that this dessert bar offers a variety of sweets for different pallets from the drinks to the cheesecakes and the cakes, I can always find something that I like. On this particular visit, I sat on the patio, which I had never done before, but it was nice and quiet and very relaxing on a Sunday evening. I ordered the cheesecake and it was garnished with caramel popcorn, which added a nice touch to look at, but the popcorn was stale so I don't really think it was necessary, but it did make the plate look pretty. The cheesecake was delicious. Couldn't finish it all, but I took it home and finished it the next day. Our server was great. She was very attentive, friendly, and gave good suggestions. Love Crave and I'll again and again.

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

First time at Imsomnia! When I walked in, there was nobody there. Employee came out and we ordered,…read moreshe was super quick. BEST COOKIES EVER. They were warm and gooey, chocolate was melty, amazing. Would recommend

The staff at this location were super friendly and helpful even though they seemed to be…read moreunderstaffed a bit. These cookies are always good and we love Insomnia because they also have a great Gluten Free cookie available. After work hours, this location feels a little "in the middle of nowhere" because all the shops near it close for the day.

Went in for quick drinks before the game! We had a fabulous time with the sweetest bartender! We…read moreordered a Supernova and a L'erreuer de Perséphone. Both drinks were refreshing and well made! The L'erreuer de Perséphone is a tequila based drink that has grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, and pomegranate. The Supernova is a gin based drink with house made lemonade, butterfly pea tea, elderflower, and lavender. (It was fun to watch her add the elderflower/lavender purple syrup to the top of the drink). The sweet bartender realized I was taking pictures and gave me a rosemary garnish and lemon twirl. The attention to detail was so kind. The atmosphere cannot be beat here. So far, La Belle Helene is my favorite to visit. The grand ceilings, stunning light, florals, and clean environment truly transport you. It is an elevated and upscale experience that truly makes me feel so special that I get to spend time in their space. I look forward to visiting again! Read less

Came to La Belle Helene for a birthday dinner with some friends, and we had such a great…read moreexperience! The restaurant is so beautiful and elegant, and the hospitality was amazing. They were so patient with our table of 8, and even let us take pictures before and during dinner, which we really appreciated! I would definitely recommend the duck entrées and rotisserie chicken. Both were so flavorful and tender! The potatoes that came with the duck were sooo good and had the perfect little touch of saltiness. And the french green beans ?? So good! Everything we had was honestly a 10/10. It's a really beautiful place for a birthday, date night, or really any special occasion. We had a great time and would definitely come back!

This place serves amazing ice creams and we were here on a hot Spring afternoon…read more This creamery doesn't serve the standard set of flavors and go beyond featuring fancy flavors - Strawberry lemonade, honey lavender etc. There's a very little public parking outside or you got to park at the adjacent paid parking building nearby.

Good surface ... but most ice cream to me is a bit sweet to me . And I am not a Young woman…read moreanymore. The place clean and nice . Hundred percent recognize

was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.

Amazing cookies I ordered off of DoorDash and the packaging was adorable and the cookies were so…read morewarm, me and my friend enjoyed it

Popped in yesterday to pick up a Too Good To Go and enjoyed a dozen of their classic cookies -…read morechocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, etc. It's a small shop on the first floor of a business center in downtown Charlotte. Since we were only running in and out, we just parked a block ahead on the street. The storefront is bright, open and clean, but there's no seating, so you have to take it to go which isn't a big deal since we were on our way to a book club anyway. Service was pleasant and quick, and you can't beat the value (12 cookies for $8 instead of $24). We will have a few to enjoy over the weekend now. I would definitely return. @azfitfoodfun

I have had the pleasure of trying I Stream of Yogurt a couple of times and it is always delicious…read more The owners are kind and offer great suggestions based on your likes. I love how smooth the texture is and the quality of the toppings. My most recent order was cookie crumble and what an awesome experience that was! The cookies on top were great all by themselves but paired with the yogurt, it was an absolute treat. Definitely give them a try!

I Stream of Yogurt is hands down the best yogurt spot in Charlotte! The service is top tier and the…read moreyogurt is soooo good. I'm lactose intolerant, and the yogurt has never upset my stomach! The owners, Kibwe and Adrian, love their customers and always have a smile on their faces! During the cold months, when it's too cool for yogurt, you can order s'mores and hot cocoa! I went to a private party once, and I Stream of Yogurt was there, the yogurt was a hit! Definitely a must have!!

Amazing ice cream and staff. Flavors are unique and delicious - something for everyone in the…read morefamily!

We recently tried out Golden Cow Creamery in Charlotte and enjoyed!…read more A couple of things that stood out for us was that it's really in the heart of Charlotte, which is nice, but didn't have a ton of flavor, toppings, or cone options. Apparently there was a ton of seasonal options that they ran out of, but the fact that there wasn't a chocolate brownie, dark chocolate, or chocolate peanut butter, or any Reese's of any kind was a bit upsetting. Those seem like pretty standard flavors which are fan favorites, but they weren't there. It's not to say that we didn't enjoy the experience, but they could use a lot of work by having more flavors, considerably more topping options, and even dipped waffle cones.

The service was great. The lady at the front was very patient and sweet when I was waiting for my…read moremoney to transfer. When I got the chance to taste my cinnamon roll it was amazing! I got the one with peach and pecans and added ice cream. So good!

Lots of selection here, so we chose the sampler (choice of 4). Each order comes with a free scoop…read moreof vanilla ice cream. We got the cinnamon peach praline, strawberry peach, and peach. The cobblers were served warm. As the fourth selection, I chose the OG banana pudding. They don't use any fresh bananas in their banana pudding, and it had a very artificial banana-y flavor. All of the items were very sweet. At $20.99, the sampler averaged out to over $5 for each tiny cup. On the high side for the quantity. Too sweet, too pricy. The staff were all very nice though.

In NC for a conference and wanted to try something besides hotel food again. Found this place…read morethrough Yelp, it was a 5 min uber ride from my hotel. It's located in downtown NC so consider that if you're driving and need to park. There is parking along the street if you can find it. Greeted promptly, not the most friendly greeting by the male hostess or manager though. I sat at the bar since I was a party of one. The bartender was much more friendly! I tried the spiked pink lemonade, not bad. I love comfort food so decided on the fried chicken with okra and mashed potatoes. It was good but not the best I've ever had. Definitely not world famous as the menu promotes. Pleasant atmosphere with a nice bar and patio.

This place is so super cute! The decor and ambiance is very southern country living. The booths are…read morecomfy and the staff are friendly. The prices are so good for being in the heart of downtown! I'm so used to NYC prices lol. The food was great, I had the salmon and my husband had the chicken and waffles, the spicy honey was very spicy but tasty with the chicken. I got the fried okra and Brussels Sprouts for sides and they were delicious! The portion sizes are on the smaller side but it was perfect for us! Finally no leftovers! I'm a fan and highly recommend!