I just had my first "cuppa" today at the Coosa Valley Medical Center location. The caramel latte…read morehit the spot! There are plenty of flavors of drinks plus some sweets to choose from. The location in the hospital was much appreciated while waiting on my daughter during her surgery. Highly recommended! Do not miss out on this place.

- Ambiance/Vibe: This shop definitely has that southern Main Street vibe. It is also so much larger…read morethan it looks. There is plenty of table and couch sitting in the front and back of the store, and the side of the street it is on gives it so much natural light to the front sitting area. - Coffee: The coffee was excellent, and there were a ton of flavor and mix options. I also give them extra props for the extra non coffee drink options they had. - Food: The store had several pastry and treat options, but they also had full meal options. I was excited to see that they had so many breakfast choices. As the shop was about to close, we tried mostly treats. Specifically we tried the cheese straws, strawberry cake pops and peach pound cake. I enjoyed the cake, but I think the cake pop was my absolute favorite of the three. - Prices: while some of the treats were a little expensive, most of the main drink and food options were on par to other coffee shops. - Staff: The three girls we spoke to were an absolute delight, and so pleasant. - Merch: The store had a few items such as t-shirts, candles and mugs available I give this shop a 4/5 's and will definitely be back. It is thankfully on my route from current home to my old hometown, so hopefully I will get to see them again soon.

A friend of mine told me about Blue Bell ice cream having a factory southeast of Birmingham. He…read morementioned that they offer two scoops for $1.00. Well, I knew it was meant to be, and I headed there during my next trip. I couldn't wait since I'm a fan. Zero issues with parking, you walk in a ground level, take the steps or elevator to the second floor, there you can observe the workers packing the different flavors behind glass, they have a shop with plenty of merchandise and an area where you can purchase two scoops of ice cream for $1.00. Service was top notch with smiles and side conversation. Plenty of locals knew where to go for some ice cream, too. We saw the Coca-Cola deliveryman, several off duty workers, and I believe the mayor.

All the Bluebell Creamery workers are so courteous and welcoming. The gift shop has the cutest…read moremerchandise - ice cream coozies - BB branded coin purses - tshirts - tote bags - BB toy trucks - and way more. When we arrived they had the place decked out in elegant Valentine's Day decor. No photos or videos of the production is allowed sadly. But I could tell the workers were hard at work sanitizing the area at the end of the shift. The ice cream parlor is a dream. The selection of ice cream rotates, some featured today included OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE, STRAWBERRY, and ORANGE SHERBERT. All so good! You can opt for one scoop or two scoops but at the same price of $1 a dish, GET THE TWO SCOOPS. You can only opt for one flavor though. I love that instead of the traditional plastic spoon you can grab one of the wooden spoons that traditionally come with the single serve ice cream cups you can buy from the freezer section of the grocery store.

That was the best chocolate cake I have ever had! I don't usually like chocolate because it is too…read morestrong for me, but the cake we had from The Sweet Emporium was smooth, flavorful, and delicious. It was the perfect cake for my 3-year olds birthday. Fun and girly. I can't wait to try more!

I just have to say that I had the "sweetest" opportunity to try all of the samples. I cannot…read moreexpress how delicious they all are! The coconut has bits of coconut, the lemon tastes like real lemon, the red velvet is just scrumptious.... You get the idea!

Decent prices for ice cream serving…read more Kind of cramped inside. The cashier was very nice.

This business is somewhat good somewhat quality but still at the same time the environment can be…read morebetter. The claw machine in their business is a scam cost too much and you cannot return her get a refund on the little toy game. Secondly, the environment should be better value could be better too. The food could help a lot improved, and their employers in the business needs to get better on hiring people who have a disability.

Mama Rees is a great place to get down home southern cooking! It's an All You Can Eat Buffet!…read moreMenu changes everyday of the week so there is always a variety of delicious choices! The service is super, everyone treats you like family and they always have a smile. You will not be disappointed!!!

Terrible bland tasteless food..Unfriendly staff! I don't recommend at all.. if you like unseasoned…read morefood this is the place for you

The owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Popped in today on my way to go thrift. The…read moreowner walked us thru everything she had and humble bragged on her pastries. Quite honestly she downplayed the quality and taste of her items by at least 50 percent. Everything we had was amazing, we could hardly wait to taste everything as we existed the store. Eating as we crossed the street. We will absolutely be back soon

Super cute little pastry and ice cream shop in Columbiana. The owner was there when we came. I got…read morea white chocolate cheesecake bar with strawberry compote on it. It was delicious and the perfect size!

LOVE that there is a local bakery in Alex City where I can get treats instead of a "big box" grocer…read morelike Walmart/Winn Dixie (no offense). I love to support local and it's just that much sweeter (see what I did there) when the local stuff really is 10x better. I custom ordered a dozen Halloween cookies for my daughter's 3k Halloween party with only 2 days notice and they came out great! And only about $13 and some change for custom, fresh baked. That's awesome. When I went to pickup my order I couldn't stay no to some of the baked goods they had ready for purchase in the case. We ended up with a giant brownie, a generous slice of sweet potato cake, and two cupcakes - brownie and apple pie flavored. All those items were only an extra $10 and some change. All together I walked out of there with everything pictured for only $24. I will gladly be getting all my baked goods from Sweet Gaga's from now on.

Service was amazing! I found this tucked away gem on the way to an appointment and I'm glad I did…read more They have an extensive menu of coffee, drinks, food, and desserts. The vibe was very laid back and the barista was so helpful. I highly recommend the caramel latte!

I love going there and they know exactly what I want when I walked through the door, which is a…read morecaramel cookie frappe with sugar, espresso, and no whip, and sausage balls. I love their sausage balls. And they have other things like scones ,muffins ,chicken salad ,pigs in a blanket, little desserts, and soda drinks . The bathroom is always clean and the tables are always clean and the employees are very nice

Don't recommend getting ice cream from this establishment, they dont wash there hands and the place…read moreis filthy

Food is really good. Staff is extremely friendly. Extremely limited in places to sit. Only one…read moretable is under a tree. The rest of them will broil your brains in the summertime.

I came across this gem while visiting UAB Highlands Hospital for an appointment, and what a sweet…read moresurprise it was. They had a beautiful display of treats that immediately caught my eye. Everything looked absolutely scrumptious, like you could taste the love before even taking a bite. I couldn't resist picking up a few items, including a slice of key lime cake, and let me tell you... it was to die for. Every single thing I tried was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Now I'm on a mission to visit their actual storefront because this experience definitely left me wanting more. I also love supporting Black owned businesses, so this felt like a win all around. Sweet treats and good energy... I'll absolutely be back for more.

I love the HOT cinnamon rolls and I am not sure of the name. They have had it in two sizes. It does…read morenot matter if they make it with white chocolate or milk chocolate. The correct answer is yes please. The staff are so friendly and kind! I just wish I knew what that heavenly chocolate creation was called.