When traveling I always try to find a cute local spot to experience. Today Ashley's was that place…read more The location is shared with another business inside an old bank that gives some great decor to look at while waiting. The gentleman who took my order was friendly and helpful in describing some of the flavors of the 40+ they have to try. I went with the Exhausted Parent... the name says it all, but it is a coffee and bourbon flavored ice cream with chocolate chunks! SOOO GOOD! And got a Carmel Iced Latte for the road. Both are delicious. Perhaps my favorite feature of this cute stop was the bulletin board of gift cards... other patrons have donated money and filled out post it's with the instructions to take one if you fit the criteria. I absolutely love this idea! If you are ever in Marion, make sure you take the time to stop by for a sweet treat! You won't regret it!

Connected to Obi's BBQ so we just HAD to try. And we were so happy we did…read more The ice cream was so good. The service even better and the little setup was perfect. There's like a little toy shop for small children in this space... so adorbs. My husband got ice cream and my son got a milk shake. This was NOT inexpensive but we were happy so it's all good. Street parking.

This place not only likes to underdress their underaged/minor employees, they also like to block…read morecommunity members that voice their concern over this and their fake advertisements with AI use. Do not fall for their Ads, it is all false advertisement!! And again, they block customers and people in THEIR COMMUNITY that voice these concerns!!!

Such a cute ice cream place! Good ice cream for the price and nice outdoor seating. The drive…read morethrough is always very fast too if you don't want to wait in line.

Always outstanding. The ice cream is good and the various desserts look wonderful. Overall, the…read morevalue is good.

Authentic Mexican desserts. Mini pancakes with chocolate, bananas and strawberries were great!read more

My daughter and I were going to the James Dean Museum and were starving. The Branch is the only…read moreplace to eat in town. It is a coffee shop with food. The staff were amazing and the restaurant was clean. The coffee was delicious and they have homemade muffins. The soup and the taco salad were ok. A little under seasoned but over all not bad for a small town.

We had delicious coffees and breakfast. The burrito comes covered with gravy and it is very…read moredelicious. I ate my egg sandwich too fast I forgot a picture. A very friendly an inviting atmosphere with quality food and drinks. They even have a wall where people pay for other people's drinks. A charmed stop in Fairmount.

This isn't an easy review to write. If this place was in Indy, I would say "It's trying to be too…read moremany things and should concentrate on doing fewer things the best they can." But it isn't in Indy. Smaller towns have different needs and I support when someone steps up in the community to fill that need (I would much rather see that than some big box store take over!) So, I was looking for a late afternoon cup of coffee and somehow found Cool Beans. It's part of an L-Shaped building that houses Mathews Insurance on one end and Tiki Hutt Tanning Salon on the other. Nestled back in the corner is a hard to see (unless you are really looking for it) entrance for Cool Beans. After parking in a lot across the street, I entered a somewhat densely packed dining room with a large mural on the back wall, a foosball table in a corner, bulk popcorn and candy on the far wall, and an order counter for coffee and ice cream. I was quickly greeted by a woman who came over from the tanning salon who filled my order. Turns out she works all three places in the building! No wonder it was confusing. I will say the coffee was tasty and that the woman was friendly and patient while I made my order. All good there! And though I understand that this business is filling a need with some desired products, I couldn't help but feel even this single business was a little too much. Too many tables made it feel cramped. Maybe if they got rid of the foosball, they could spread out a bit. I think if the business could sharpen the focus just a bit, I would have enjoyed the atmosphere better. Review #2566

Ivanhoe's (Upland, IN) - it's shortcake season at Ivanhoe's!!…read more That time has arrived! Ivanhoe's is now serving one of their most popular and delectable dishes. Beware...the crowds are big and the lines are long. But...it's worth the wait!! At the bottom is a medium sized cube of slightly warm shortcake. It is moist, sweet and slightly firm. The top of the cake has a thin layer of almost crispy granulated sugar - more sweetness! The bowl is piled high with fresh, lush, red strawberries. Some sweet, most firm and a little juicy. A good sized dollop of vanilla soft serve and whipped creme lay on top. The combination is delicious! It easily feeds more than one dessert lover for about $9.50. Strawberry Shortcake marks the start of spring season. Make a special trip to Upland to visit Ivanhoe's if you have never been there!

Ivanhoe's of Upland, Indiana, truly delivers an iconic, high-quality treat experience, making it a…read morebeloved local favorite. With an astounding selection of over 100 sundae flavors, the sheer variety is mind-blowing, guaranteeing a perfect flavor profile for every palate. Each visit, often enjoyed for a delightful lunch, proves that their commitment to excellence in their sweets is unwavering, consistently earning a perfect 10/10 for food quality. Situated near both Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University, it's clear why this establishment is a perpetual hub of deliciousness. Despite the fact that the parking lot often fills 15 minutes before opening and a 30-minute wait is typical, the excellent service (9/10) remains efficient and friendly, ensuring a pleasant visit. Parking itself is surprisingly easy to navigate. The atmosphere is very kid-friendly, drawing families from far and wide, though it's important for parents to note the lack of highchairs. Ivanhoe's has been a cornerstone of the Upland community, a cherished institution that perfectly embodies the spirit of a classic American ice cream parlor. Must-order: Any ice cream sundaes. I will be back!

I love this local Starbucks . The whole staff are friendly and the service is fast. Their drinks…read moreare always on point. Thanks Starbucks !

We moved here from San Diego and have been to a lot of Starbucks. This one is by far the best I've…read moreever been to. The drinks and food are made consistently which is great but their customer service is THE BEST! They are always incredibly friendly. Thank you!

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

On our drives from Carmel to Michigan this wonderful, amazing, restaurant makes our long journey so…read moremuch easier. We love Payne's and have told everyone about it. In fact it is my favorite restaurant of all time. Sunday we stopped again. I had the British chicken curry and the fatoush. It was amazing as usual. That fatoush is so refreshing! My wife had the pork chop which comes with these amazing mashed potatoes with mustard seasoning that will blow your mind. She can never finish because it's so much food, which is OK with me because I help her out some. My favorite way to eat this is to mix a little mashed potato, mustard and pork chop together into one delicious bite. We were too full for dessert, but the times that we had the dessert here were spectacular as well. Thank you to all the people that work at Paynes, please don't change anything, you are the best!