Sign said open but door was locked at 12:20 on a Saturday. Not the first time they weren't there…read morewhen they were supposed to be open, or we got there shortly after opening and the machines weren't ready or the toppings poorly stocked. We're done.

No sample cups, and an employee who couldn't care less. We left without getting anything and drove…read moreto the Menchie's in Durham where we had a much better experience, with sample cups and helpful employees. I do not recommend this location. Sweet Frog or the Menchies in Durham are WAY better.

The custard is tasty and a great summer treat. The wait at this lication was ridiculous. My order…read morefor two cones was taken quickly. It took twenty minutes to receive them. The stand had 4 or 5 workers in the building but it seemed only two were actively working. Many orders also looked like they had to be done over. I have been to four locations and this was the lesser of them.

We really enjoyed our experience! We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. Likely…read morebecause of the chill since it is November. I love Goodberry's style ice cream with mix ins. My partner got their Halloween special which was called the Monster. I got vanilla ice cream with heath bar and caramel - I love their heath bar mix in! We paid $14 for two heaping cups of ice cream. Very satisfying and quick service too.

Food safety protocols seem not to be in place. Stopped in last Sunday to make a purchase. Young man…read morewas leaning over the freezer scraping the side. Meanwhile his hair is hanging over an open container of ice cream. His hair couldn't have been more than an inch away from product. No hairnet, no gloves!! Needless to say, I left and will not ever purchase from this business. Pretty disgusting!!

Two of us came here after lunch for dessert. This is a…read moresmall place in a strip mall, but they have a few tables inside and a lot of tables outside. They have MANY flavors of ice cream, sorbet and drinks. They sell two kinds of hot dogs as well. We both got small cups and I got the caramel with toffee chunks. It was totally awesome! I would get it again for sure. My friend got orange sorbet and loved it. The place was clean, the young lady was friendly and we enjoyed talking with her. I will return here!

What an absolutely exceptional place, a one-of-a-kind welcome addition to the Triangle region! As a…read morelocal farmer myself from Duplin County, seeing multi-generational farmers revitalize a family farm in such a way isn't just encouraging, it's genuinely inspiring. The grounds are fantastic, with multiple food vendors on site, including some of the best empanadas I've ever had, and a gift shop that knocked out most of my Christmas shopping in advance with super unique and local gifts. The highlight of the day, though, was the alpacas, chickens, and goats. Holl & Stone supply free hay and free corn so you can feed them yourself. Thank you to Burton and Dustin for creating such a wonderful community gathering place. We'll definitely be back!

Holl & Stone was a cute spot! It has an outdoor boutique, a bar, rotating food trucks (Tacos &…read moreHotdogs when I went), and of course, the animals! They have chickens, goats, and alpacas which were definitely cute to see and feed. It was pretty busy when I visited, and the crowd was mostly families with younger kids. I can definitely see this being a great spot to bring the kids and even becoming a weekly hangout for locals. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely stop by again and I'll have to try the ice cream since I didn't grab one this visit!

7/16/22: I'm confused. Is this Smallcakes or nah? The inside of their cupcake box has the same…read morepolka dot design, but the cupcakes look different. Finding this place was like going on a scavenger hunt. All you see is an UPS industrial area. You'd never find it unless you call them. Drive into the UPS parking lot, go over the speed bumps, and you will end up at a white building where they will come out and take your payment for the cupcakes. You can call them to order over the phone or go online. Their online portal didn't work for me though. Anyway, we ordered 2 pink chocolates & 1 lemon. The chocolate cake left a weird taste in my mouth, but my son loved the lemon. The chocolate cake was a bit dry too. I did like their cute little touch on the packaging with the ribbon around the plastic bag & the thank you sticker. The customer service needs a little work because the lady taking the order and the payment wasn't very friendly. We went around 3:30 pm, so maybe she was ready to get off work. Who knows? I think I will go back if I don't feel like driving far for a cupcake. Otherwise, I'm going to the real Smallcakes.

The service is amazing and the owner which I think is who served me, she is very professional and…read morepolite.

Howling Cow Creamery is on part of NC State University's working dairy farm. The ice cream is…read moreproduced by the university. If you are looking for the nearby museum, that is the Randleigh Heritage Museum. It is a little further up the road, but appointments are usually required. Howling Cow has parking right outside, just watch the signs, as a few spots don't allow parking because of loading zones. Pets are not allowed, so leave them at home. Howling Cow sells ice cream, milk, sodas, water, cheese and other merchandise, such as clothing and water bottles, inside. The coolers are filled with to-go items, and there is even a separate check-out. If you are looking to enjoy your order there, you order at the register. They are a cashless facility, so remember your credit or debit card. You can get cones, cups, sundaes, and milkshakes. There are a few tables inside, and if you prefer to sit on the covered porch, there are tables and even some rocking chairs. The cows sometimes roam the pastures on cooler days. This visit, I went with the chocolate peanut butter ice cream brownie sundae. I wasn't expecting it to be so big and have as many of the toppings as it did. I couldn't finish it, but they had tops to put on it so you could take it to go. These were near where you pick up your order, so it's easy to grab one if you need one. If you are looking for quality ice cream with a variety of flavors in a peaceful setting, check out Howling Cow.

I assumed this place would be similar to the Tillamook Creamery since "education center" is…read moreliterally in the name. But there is absolutely nothing educational about it -- it's just an ice cream shop. They don't accept cash (legal tender), and there are no signs anywhere telling you that beforehand. They also won't let you sample flavors, so if you end up disliking what you ordered, too bad. Meanwhile, they had one employee working the register while five others just stood around. They're not pet friendly at all either -- no complimentary pup cups, just $1 for a tiny squirt of whipped cream in a cup. I ordered the cookie dough ice cream, which was advertised as cookie dough flavored ice cream with cookie dough chunks. What I got was basically plain vanilla ice cream with maybe three tiny pieces of cookie dough in the entire serving.

Stopped by Lucettegrace a little while back and wow what a nice surprise! When you arrive there is…read moreparking available on the street or in the parking lot next to the Patisserie. Fun fact: the owner named the Patisserie by combining his two daughter's middle names. When you walk in you'll feel like you've been transported to Brooklyn with a touch of Parisian elegance mixed with downtown industrial vibes. To order you'll walk up to the counter and place your order. Once your order is placed you'll grab a seat wherever there is an open table. For coffee I ordered the vanilla latte and my partner ordered the iced caramel latte. The vanilla had a nice balance of flavor and the ceramic cup was a nice touch. For pastries my partner ordered the cookie and the ham & cheese croissant. Both were excellent, with the cookie being more of a shortbread cookie with dark chocolate and the croissant having great flavor and plenty of ham and cheese. I ordered the Nun'Ya Biscuit which was like nothing I've ever ordered before. It was a biscuit seasoned with smoked cheddar cheese, breakfast sausage, scallions, and complete with sausage gravy inside the biscuit. You definitely need to order the Nun'Ya Biscuit if you stop by Lucettegrace. Definitely looking forward to our next time visiting Lucettegrace. Highly recommend checking out this coffee shop if you are in Downtown Raleigh.

An unassuming cafe at the corner of Martin and Salisbury. I had the Nun'Ya Biscuit and it's like a…read morecombo between the cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster and your granny's sausage gravy. Absolutely delicious, I could have eating ten! Pro-tip pull the top "muffin" part off and dip it into the gravy filling inside. I also got two macaroons, the lemon Poppyseed and the Violet Greek Yogurt. The lemon one was sweet and tart and the violet one had almost like a floral taste both were great! And to drink I got a chai latte with oat milk, super strong chai taste and not too sweet. Super quick and friendly service. There's plenty of seating, WiFi and outlets available. Perfect for knocking out some work.

Staff is friendly They even have a drive thru…read more We have only tried the ice cream we come for date night but there is also a drive through I guess they have karaoke on Thursdays Very small town vibes mom & pop shop We will gladly come here again :) it's very clean

Great options ! Usually I like my coffee sweet and they had no problem helping me with the best…read morecoffee that would meet my needs. I think I got some white mocha coffee , wish I could remember what they recommended I'll def be back though

When we originally toured our venue at a wedding showcase and SweetWater Ices was there, we knew we…read morehad to have them at our wedding. We did a 4 flavor italian ice cart as a late night sweet treat and it was the perfect thing to enjoy when taking a break from the dance floor! They were very responsive throughout the whole wedding planning process and were lovely the day of at our wedding. Thank y'all!

Peanut butter Italian ice?! Never thought this could exist.. SO amazing! With peanut butter chips…read moretoo! Randomly stopped for a sample in raleigh today and I'm so glad that I did because I was in love!! And the guy was also super super nice!:) Definitely one of the best desserts in the area!

Nice place plenty of parking…read more Very friendly and attentive server- Chips, salsa and queso fresh and delicious. We got the fajitas for two and have leftovers for tomorrow. Meat was cut super thin- worked well to put in the tacos. Plenty of seating, well lit and not too noisy.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this was an all-around frustrating experience from start to…read morefinish. Right off the bat, we asked for a highchair and were told it would be brought over. It never came. After waiting, we had to flag down a server walking by, who eventually brought one--only for it to be broken. It then took another 10 minutes before we finally got a functional highchair. Throughout the visit, the staff seemed far more interested in talking amongst themselves than actually paying attention to guests. The overall atmosphere felt disorganized, inattentive, and unprofessional. The worst part came after we left. I realized almost immediately that I had left my wallet behind and called right away. Instead of any sense of urgency or willingness to help, the host who answered was incredibly rude and dismissive. Before I could fully explain the situation, she cut me off and told me to "call back tomorrow." When I tried to quickly describe the wallet--color, contents, anything that might help--she hung up on me mid-sentence. Considering I called almost immediately after leaving and was brushed off so quickly, it raises serious concerns about whether any real effort was made to locate it. I would hope any establishment would take something like that seriously. Between the lack of attention, the disorganization, and the way a simple, time-sensitive situation was handled, this place clearly has serious issues with customer service. I won't be back.