Best chicken noodle soup ever! Everything is home made and delicious. Terrific spaghetti. Pastries…read morewonderful. Friendly sweet owner on the premises.

From the owner: Welcome to Testimonies Bakery! We are a family owned establishment, located in quaint Avilla,…read moreIndiana We are largely known for our cinnamon rolls, but specialize in custom cakes, gourmet coffees and offer corporate as well as home-style caterings. We carry an extensive list of baked items such as fresh breads, muffins, cookies, fruit tarts and a vast variety of cheesecakes. Coming soon, we will offer homemade pastas, sauces, flavored vinegar and oils! Please plan to stop by and enjoy your favorite drink/pastry in our cozy dinning room and always accommodating staff.

Pie is the American dessert. And sugar cream pie, or Hoosier pie, is my favorite. My grandmother…read moreis long gone and I can't get sugar cream pie to set right, but I keep trying and keep searching for places that have it. The Pie Lady on 5 makes all kinds of pies, and does it right. She sells from her house, so check out the website, call ahead, and swing by. We got a basic sugar cream. The crust is perfect- flaky, light. The filling is kind of like custard- thick, sweet but not overly so, with a hint of coconut (must be an Indiana thing) and a sprinkle of nutmeg. I end up having it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a pie only lasts a day or so with us. It's not quite like my grandmother's, but it's close, and it's a great pie.

Super friendly service at this road side pie shop. Best crust ever! Every pie is amazingread more

The best bread I ever ate. Hands down a food very missed now that I moved away.. Jamie is one…read moreamazing Baker been telling her for years. 333

It was a dark and snowy day last week when for some reason I had a tremendous craving for cherry…read morepie. I decided that me of all people had earned one! I goggled "pie near me " and the Purple Mountain Bakery popped up! I accessed their website and the cheesecake pics sold me! I called and the owner walked me through the order procedure! I ordered my pie and picked it up the next day. We were delighted! Best pie I can remember eating in many years. Had another family over to share the bounty! Coffee and pie was a great way to brighten up a grey day in the Fort. You must understand that quality is not inexpensive. A bit pricey but worth it! Give them a call. If the cheesecakes are as good as the pies you will not be disappointed!

I have called this business in two separate occasions with a six day lead time and both times I…read morehave been told they could not have a cheesecake ready in that time.

Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

We visited on a Friday night this summer and waited about 45 minutes to be seated. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience did not improve once we sat down. The interior was pretty dark and outdated. I always try to give the wait staff the benefit of the doubt, but the service was disappointing, rude, and lazy throughout most of the evening. Right out of the gate, the rolled silverware contained a dirty knife, so I had to ask for a clean one. I ordered the broasted chicken, which is something they are known for, but it wasn't very "broasted." It felt like they had cooked too many pieces at once. Additionally, the beans were cold and unappetizing, and the chicken noodle soup tasted ridiculously old. My husband ordered the fish, which was also barely lukewarm and completely flavorless. He mentioned that the rolls might have been the best thing he ate, but even they were pretty yeasty. The garlic toast was also more soggy than crunchy, which was a disappointment. There is free, easy parking right in front of the restaurant, though there is no outdoor seating. Overall, it was relatively lackluster, but if you are really hungry, you can chow it down.

Stopped in one evening to give the new ice cream place a try. My son had the smores shake, husband…read morethe PB & J shake and I had an ice cream cookie sandwhich. My sandwhich was by far the best. While the cookies weren't warm they were still very soft and easy to eat. I asked for a dish and was provided a tray that was too small. The milkshakes were creative and well put together. The ratio of milk to ice cream could use some work as they were quite thin. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall the place appeared clean with the exeption of the floor that really needed to be swept. We will definitely return!

Donuts are tasty but they are left uncovered so there are always flies landing on them. The past 2…read moretimes I have been there, I walked out because the flies all over the donuts. Please put a case over the donuts that you can open and close & I will be back.

Outstanding vegan ice cream and treats. They have a variety of hard scoop flavors and also a soft…read moreserve plus other goodies. The brownies are out of this world!

Having an amazing place like this that offers such fabulous Allergy Friendly Desserts and ice cream…read moreis a dream come true! The staff are always friendly, and the treats are always fabulous. The new location in Fort Wayne is perfect, and is a beautiful clean space. A very minor thing for me, is throughout the growth of the store, and new staffing, items on the menu are often made differently depending on who is on staff. I've never been unhappy, and always enjoy, but some items and how they are made (specifically tumbleweeds) can be very different! I 100% support this business, and am so glad they are here!

Big fan of their food, especially their cheesebread, pizzas, and dipping sauce varieties. Love the…read morespicy ranch and cheese sauce. The vibe inside is fun as well, you can see the pizzas being slid into the oven and play pinball machines while waiting. Service has always been great, and carryout has been on time

As a pizza fanatic, I drive from Fort Wayne to eat here. Super cool atmosphere and easily some of…read morethe best pizza in Northeastern, IN. Crust is on point with just the right amount of crisp mixed with a Neapolitan chew. They got the lil peps and a really good sausage blend. Great cocktails from the bar and a solid beer selection. Don't forget about the old-school arcade in back. Support this local restaurant.

Their walking taco is to die for!! When ever I visit that is number one on my list! Just before…read moretheir delicious variety of ice cream!

Good ice cream. Friendly staff. Great stop with the kids!!read more