What a fabulous dessert shop! Perfect place to grab an after dinner cocktail and dessert and…read moreconveniently located near St Roch Oyster Bar which is where we had dinner. Service was top notch with friendly folks greeting you the moment you enter the doors. Our bartender was so sweet and so welcoming. Had me a $10 Paloma cocktail that was just right and went to town on dessert. Everything was just delicious. Fresh made whip cream, perfectly balanced sweetness with the desserts and cute atmosphere. Loved my first time here and it won't be my last!

Stopped by Bittersweet for a nightcap & dessert while in the city. When you arrive parking can be a…read morelittle tricky in this area as you'll either need to find parallel parking or parking in a nearby garage/paid lot. Walking into the cocktail bar/dessert lounge it feels trendy, dim-lit, like something that belongs in a very large city (but glad to have it in Raleigh), and 21+ as I was asked for my ID at the door. Once you walk in, definitely have your ID ready and then you will be seated. A server will then come by your table to take your order. For drinks, I ordered the Fireside Old Fashioned (Maker's 46, cayenne, chili-pepper sugar, Crude smoke-salt bitters) and my partner ordered the Chai Espresso Martini (house-made chai tea, vodka, sweetened espresso). Both drinks were excellent and well made. The old fashioned had a nice full bourbon taste and a really nice spicy flavor at the end each sip. For deserts, we ordered the s'mores sundae (torched house-made marshmallow cream, Valrhona dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, toasted graham) and the Caramel Apple Cupcake. The Caramel Apple cupcake was good but was more like a muffin vs. a cupcake and was on the dry side. The s'mores sundae was excellent and had so much chocolate flavor. Overall, would highly recommend checking out Bittersweet if you are around the Downtown Raleigh area looking for a nightcap or dessert bar.

Our group got an assortment of treats: shaved ice, loo loo, passion fruit sorbet, boba tea and…read morecaramel boba jelly. Some things were missing from the order at first but the employees made it right at once. The boba elevated the caramel jelly according to my teen. Everyone left full. Thanks to a cute shop!

Love their drinks and the grass jelly signature. Their menu has a lot of options that I have yet to…read moretry 1/3 of it but the ones I've had I loved them. Tried the mango pomelo sage bowl for the first time and it was surprisingly fresh and delicious. Not that many seating inside but there's also outdoor seating. I would love it more if their shaved ice bowls could be like bingsoo where they use shaved condensed milk instead of shaved water... Great hangout spot otherwise.

Okay... I get the hype now. These aren't just popsicles--they're basically dessert on a stick…read more The hardest part was deciding which one to get because there were SO many flavors and toppings to choose from. I got the coconut bar double dipped in dark chocolate and topped with fruity pebbles and it was Amazing! My boyfriend got the s'mores one, and I definitely stole a bite... no regrets. Everything tasted fresh, the place was spotless, and the staff was really friendly. They have indoor & outdoor seating which was perfect. Way better than your usual old ice cream cone. We'll definitely be back to work our way through the menu!

Stopped by Morelia Gourmet Paletas after a nice dinner nearby and wow this was a pleasant surprise…read more When you arrive parking can be difficult in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot/garage. The ice cream shop is located in the smoky hollow area and is across the street from Madre. Walking into the shop it feels modern, social media friendly, and you can see the assembly line where your paleta can be customized. To order you'll walk up to the counter and place your order with the cashier. I went for the strawberry cheesecake paleta dipped in white chocolate, covered in graham cracker crumbs, and topped with caramel drizzle. The paleta was delicious and I'll definitely be back to try the other flavors.

My little one and I finished taking photos at the nearby Marbles museum. She insisted on icecream,…read moreand with a quick google search Amorino came up in results. We ordered the mango, salted caramel and lemon flavored gelato. All of it was amazing! We ordered small cups but the serving was pretty healthy. Also note: there is a kiosk for ordering so no talking required if you're not in the mood to chit chat Amorino, I will certainly return for more

I haven't been to Amorino's in a while. We came with some friends who were in town since it was…read morewalking distance from where we had dinner. This spot is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, so parking is mostly going to be street parking and there are a few parking decks nearby. I ended up getting their version of an affogato with vanilla bean ice cream. It was delightful! You really can't go wrong with an affogato. They were quite busy for a Monday night and so it took a little bit to get our ice cream but there is seating inside and outside of the shop, so you can relax while you wait.

We stopped in after having a bite to eat at Ponysaurus Brewing. Just what I needed to cap off the…read morenight. There was a line but I'm glad I waited. They sell reg cones, waffle cones, and pints to go. We got 2 reg cones. Black Raspberry and Peanut butter Fudge. It was so good. The cone was also good. I definetly recommend them for a quick sweet treat. Lactose intolerant you say, well they sell lactaid pills for .$.50 . They have so E benches outside if you want to take a seat or stroll around the many shops at RIW.

Andia's is one of my favorite ice cream spots - not just in Raleigh, but of any ice cream shops…read moreI've been to ever. The flavor selections are unique, and the quality of ingredients are fresh and top notch. I am always partial to anything chocolate or coffee flavored, so my go to is the Oreo coffee flavor. I've also tried their sundaes, and I appreciate that it's not the typical sundae. You can get your scoop of choice, plus a topping and sauce of choice. If you stop by at a time when it's not super busy, the staff have the extra time to help you decide what to get (and typically you can sample up to two flavors). So worth the repeat visits!

Took a night stroll at seaboard station as a visitor. Perfect time for a late-night dessert…read more 8:30pm, still quite some folks inside. The staff give out so many add-ons that we almost felt that it's an ice cream. The milk shake tastes great. We took the bottle back home as a souvenir.

My new favorite spot for strawberry cheesecake ice cream! The portions are INSANE! Highly…read morerecommend. Definitely going to try another flavor soon!

My daughter and I recently stopped by this adorable little spot, and it was such a pleasant…read moreexperience. The café is cute, cozy, and tucked away, making it feel like a hidden gem. We ordered a coffee, a matcha, and some churros, and everything was delicious. The coffee was smooth and flavorful, the matcha was perfectly balanced and refreshing, and the churros were warm, fresh, and the perfect sweet treat to share. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing, making it a great place to slow down and enjoy time together. We loved discovering this charming spot and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend if you're looking for a café with tasty drinks and treats

Ordered via Door Dash several times. The Dulce Cookie Butter Latte and the Dubai mini pancakes…read more Both 10/10. Pancakes are soft , fluffy and not too sweet. Latte was also sweetened perfectly. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because one day I went into the store and the cashier taking my order was not pleasant and he seemed annoyed when I asked for him to add the Dubai chocolate to my pancakes.

Pleasant and welcoming staff. I enjoyed the biscoff ice…read morecream. Very delicious. The dining area appeared clean. The bathroom needs some serious attention.

This place exceeded expectations! Thought it would be all…read moreabout presentation but both ice cream bowls we got were great! They miss an opportunity by going for the Chips Ahoy cookie though. An in house baked cookie or from a local Shop would go a long way! Good service, friendly and walked us through the options available. After grabbing a cup, walk behind "The Line" apartments and enjoy a seat in the open area with other stores nearby.

A much needed sweet treat. I love how you can see and feel the local business support in here. Huge…read morecinnamon rolls with so many toppings to choose from. I decided to go with two of their speciality rolls, the J Cole- a banana based roll and the Biscoff cookie butter roll. Overall a great roll, I do wish they would come out warm, which does make the roll slightly hard on the outside. Super friendly!

I'm so sad to leave a 2/5 star review but my experience here was not what I was expecting. I was so…read moreexcited to try this shop because I had followed this business on Instagram for years. I finally got the opportunity to try it recently and I brought my boyfriend and his brother along with me. When we arrived, The person working there was nowhere to be found and we stood there confused for a while. When he finally came out to the counter he seemed to have his mind completely elsewhere with headphones on his head, and he even told us to "ring the bell" when we were ready to order, and turned around and left into the back room. Finally, after making up our minds and placing our order, As he was preparing our cinnamon rolls he was grabbing them from the glass enclosure thing and literally throwing them into the to-go containers, the impact they made upon landing made an audible thud. The service we received made the experience Cinnaholic disappointing, but once we ate the cinnamon rolls that we bought they were very tasty. The "old skool" flavor was our favorite one as cinnamon rolls are very sweet so any added toppings just push it over the edge. I did feel like the rolls were lacking that ooey gooey cinnamony center, and I wished the frosting was a bit more evenly dispersed over the roll as large dry spots were exposed. But overall they were yummy!

Hayes Barton Cafe' is our family's favorite spot hands down since 1998…read more Recently had dinner w family member in town, and as usual was perfect. Wait staff pleasant and very attentive as always ( we look forward to Frank's return). Caesar salad with fried oysters was amazing, the from scratch dressing is stellar. My daughter's chicken pot pie was great ( family fave) and we loved our Heathbar chocolate cake. If you've never been to HB Cafe', you need to get there! The cozy eclectic cheery ambience can't be beat!

Looking for a place to grab dinner after the Rialto theater? Hayes Barton is a good choice that is…read morewithin walking distance. Known for their dessert and classic American homestyle dishes like meatloaf, this has been on my radar to try. We were able to be seated right away but due to the kitchen being backed up we were advised it would be 30 mins until we got the food. Because our daughter was tired, we decided not to dine in but to get food (and dessert to go). Staff was attentive and apologetic about the wait. As far as the ambiance, if you are into nostalgia and old Hollywood, you'll see a photo of a familiar famous face everywhere. (Even in the bathroom!) I see why this place is an institution and a local fave for how everything tastes homemade. For a slice of cake , which is enough to share ..it was $15! So be prepared to spend a pretty penny here.