Cannella is my favorite gelato (or ice cream for that matter) in Birmingham! The flavors they have…read moreare hard to come anywhere else. My personal favorite pistachio is always available which I love. I also really enjoy the pineapple habanero which is uniquely sweet and spicy. The gelato consistency is dense and silky and reminds me of Europe. The staff here is friendly and will let you try multiple flavors to help you decide. It has limited seating inside but there's more outside which is nice on a cool day. They also have a full coffee menu which is a plus. If you're more of an espresso or pourover person they make it really well!

One last stop before heading home from Bham! I'd had this spot bookmarked and it was a short drive…read morefrom where we ate, so we headed on over to get some dessert. This gelateria is tucked away in a cute area. The road is like...cobblestone? Or very uneven and narrow at least. Wasn't super friendly for our car. Probably better to walk from somewhere else nearby. The inside was super weirdly hot, which was unexpected. Fortunately we were getting our goodies to go. There's very limited seating inside but you could maybe grab a spot if you wanted to. I ordered a scoop of hazelnut gelato and husband got chocolate. The flavor selection is somewhat simple and limited but that's not necessarily a bad thing - product seems very high quality. Service was acceptable, quiet and matter of fact. The serving size was generous. Both gelatos were good, but my hazelnut was great! It was so pleasantly nutty and sweet, and the texture was amazing. I'd definitely order this treat again! Give them a try if you're a gelato fan. Yum!

First, this gelato is special and we have tasted it in Italy many times. Every flavor was highly…read morerecommended by those walking around in the park. I loved the sour cherry yogurt flavor the best! And the coffee smells amazing in the coffee shop. Take your date here on a weekend, very romantic fireplace inside as well as a large park to explore and a gift shop. Strict conservative dress required and no cell phones but it's absolutely a stunning place to experience on a day without rain. Christian books, classical music, swings, rockers, delish gelato & coffee in addition to some sandwiches I did not try yet. This place is a hidden jewel but right off Hwy 280. Requires a little hike from parking area! BONUS: One can order fresh pure beef, pork, chicken, & cheese in the gift shop. And the unisex bathroom may be the fanciest I have ever encountered anywhere. This is a Must for guests who love Italy and cuteness!!!

Open till ten on Friday and Saturday, this is a romantic date spot for after dinner coffee or…read moregelato! Bring jackets and a small flashlight! Villagio Colafrancesco is a little hidden Italian village in 2 acres of woods off Highway 280 just past Doug Baker Blvd & Cowboys Service Station, with loads of businesses nearby but once you enter it, you can imagine you are in a peaceful little village in Italy. No photos allowed so you can just delight in the experience! There are actually three different businesses with one address and one owner in this village plus a shady park; Old Bridge Gelateria, The Coffee Shop, and the Butcher Shop/Gift Shop! Come on a nice day as it's mostly an outdoor experience but if you are nearby and it rains, they also have a lovely old farmhouse with tables, rockers and a couch where you can hang out and enjoy your gelato, coffee or panini from the butcher/gift shop! The coffee smells fantastic, the gelato is absolutely top notch, and I loved the fresh cheese and milk I bought in the gift shop! Also they have lovely holiday decorations, soaps and candles for sale. The gelato is supposed to be same company as frequented by the pope near the Vatican! I've been to Italy many times and I will vouch that this gelato is hard to beat. You must try some! A customer gave me a tip to try their special expresso concoction over some gelato! Mmmmmm! I also want to try an Italian soda. Special tip: Don't miss the "Sistine Chapel" of rest rooms around the corner from the Coffee Shop! In summary , this is a unique place for a relaxing visit with an old friend or date in a small wooded park with a little taste of Italy! It quietly opened in 2022, but little marketing left it a hidden secret! Discover it before the rest of Birmingham finds out! It's a pleasant 20 to 30 minute drive south on Hwy 280 from the Summit, unless it's Friday afternoon!

Great ambiance, friendly people and great Gelato, cappuccino and food! A good escape!!!read more

The staff was very friendly. My family was able to place our orders and get our gelati very…read morequickly. I got the orange mango tango. It was tasty per usual. My 4 stars comes from the smell outside. We sat on the patio, and the sewer gas smell was terrible. Likely nothing they can control, but it did take anyway from the experience.

Italian ice isn't my favorite, but their soft serve and swirls are pretty good. The main thing I…read moredon't like about this place is that both locations I have been to smell like a sewer Service was kind of slow, but that was to be expected with only a couple of employees working with a completely full lobby and folks going through the drive through. If you're craving a sweet treat or have kids to entertain, it's worth a try. Just be prepared for it to smell

I love the variety that Whole Foods offers its customers. From the hot bar to the well-equipped…read moreseafood counter, they provide a wide selection of foods that you can enjoy without feeling guilty or concerned about the quality of what you're eating. I also appreciate that they are an option on the Too Good To Go platform. I do wish it were easier to obtain a bag, but I understand availability is limited due to the nature of how the program works. The prices can sometimes be higher than what you would pay at Walmart, but when you compare the quality, selection, and overall experience, the slightly higher cost feels worthwhile. Whole Foods offers many products that other stores do not, making it a valuable shopping experience, especially for people who enjoy trying new things. The store itself is clean, organized, and easy to navigate. I've never felt overwhelmed by the layout, and the atmosphere is enjoyable. The music is not too loud or distracting, which adds to the overall pleasant shopping experience.

We stop by here every so often, but it is out of our way since it is on 280. Maybe they'll open one…read morein Trussville one day. We liked to get the Too Good To Go bags they offer - look it up, definitely worth trying out, they're just hard to get since they go so fast. I would like to try their hot bar - it has a lot of selections on it with a good variety. They also have a ton of stuff to try, but it does seem a little like Trader Joes - a lot of speciality foods, most of which are out of normal budget.

Amazing gelato. Nice staff. Samples offered beforehand. Highly recommend! Will be back.read more

I recently enjoyed some gelato from Repicci's and my experience was great. The customer service was…read moregood and because it was in a food truck, they were very quick with my order of gelato. There are no COVID protocols considering it is not a typical sit down restaurant. Overall, I would recommend Repicci's to others.

I first had churro station at pepper place farmers market. I immediately fell in love. When I found…read moreout they were going to have a storefront I was so excited! Their churros are delicious, fresh, and so funny. They also have gelato and coffee!

Great dessert spot! Honestly no complaints. They have a great amount of seating, good selection of…read moredesserts, and it's a unique offering. I love how they have so many sauces to put on or in the churros. It was $9 total for a churro with Dulce de leche and a single scoop of ice cream, which doesn't sound like a lot of dessert but it actually was. The service was great. Would come back

10 out of 10! This is a local explosive experience. The atmosphere reminds you of a five star…read morerestaurant with a bar attached to it. The servers are the best. Each time I have came to this location. I have tried something different on the menu and it did not let me down. This is a perfect venue for a date night or a work celebration. We will keep coming to this location!

Love the bartenders at Bellonis. They make awesome drinks, super positive, know the menu in depth,…read morejoin in bc conversations. Very hard workers and great representative of true customer service. Food exceptional!

Ok. Every time somebody comes into town, I take them here. It's almost a requirement that I take…read morethem here. It is SO good and I have not been disappointed every time I've come here. They have such creative flavors, and I appreciate the acknowledgment to people coming in with different diet restrictions. They have some flavors that are staples like chocolate, vanilla and a few others (I always get the chocolate flavor with something else) but the others can rotate. But seriously, go here and just just enjoy the flavors here. The flavors just pop in your mouth. I just had the coconut lime sea salt paired with chocolate, and the chocolate was just as creamy and smooth as always, and the coconut was so sooo unique and bursting with flavor and so refreshing. The people behind the counter were so nice and allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted. This is very kid friendly - they have a small table at the back so kids can sit there very family friendly. Clean place and loved the vibe here!

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

First of all....I am sorry, Madi!! The many pictures I took today at the grand opening all…read moredisappeared after my phone glitched, including the very cute one of you! I will update this review with an even cuter photo of you on my next visit, promise! Okay....now that's out of the way lol. I saw on Facebook that Peterbrooke Chocolatier is having their grand opening today, so I had to go check it out. Boy, am I glad I did! They had samples galore due to the grand opening and I got to try several of their yummy selections, including chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered pineapple, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered rice krispie treats, etc. While they will not have the same variety of samples on the future outside of the grand opening event, I was told that they will always have a plate of samples out close to the register! They have milk chocolate and dark chocolate for sure....and I am sure white chocolate but I didn't pay attention to that since I am not a white chocolate kind of gal. I can honestly say their milk chocolate is quality stuff. You can definitely tell the difference, no cheap imitation here! Also, they have gelato available in the store.....I want to say at least 10 flavors? I forgot to get an exact count, but they look delicious. Also, and this is a big one for me, they have chocolate caramel green apples. Yes, they do! So there is only one other store in Birmingham that I know of with chocolate caramel apples....but it's no good as the chocolate the other store uses is just not up to par and leaves a funny taste. I eat a lot of chocolate caramel apples and currently I mail-order them as I expect them to be of certain quality. However, I am really excited to try Peterbrooke's chocolate caramel apple next time I make my way there as I already know they have quality chocolate from the samples today! It would be fantastic if I can find a local store with awesome chocolate caramel apples! Anyway, so the fact that my phone glitched and I have no good photos for Yelp other than the one I "borrowed" from their Facebook page and the one I took after I got home of the goody bag they gave out at their grand opening today is the perfect excuse to go back and visit them again....very soon! Oh, wait, almost forgot! In regard to their service? Their employees were super nice! I already mentioned Madi. She was personable and friendly when I met her today and she talked to me about their gelatos and chocolate caramel apples. Nice employees always make any store even more of a pleasure to visit! Thanks, Madi!!

After searching through several Chocolatier's in the Birmingham area looking for family a gift card…read moreso they could have fun choosing their own chocolates, I decided to use Peterbrooke as they had an online e-Gift Card option, where the other shops did not offer this. I decided to call the local store to confirm they would accept the GC and the sweetest lady went above & beyond to help me place an order through the store's register. She sent me a screen shot for confirmation and mailed the GC that day, to family. They were so surprised & pleased! Apparently the online e-Gift Cards can only be used for ONLINE purchases. So keep that in mind.