Everything was good overall. The skirt steak was tender and flavorful. Hookah was good as always,…read moreand our server was nice and helpful

My friends and I wanted some dessert and cocktails and Yelp helpfully put Crave in front of us. We…read morepopped in early on a Friday and were able to get a table. Cocktails were great and desserts were generously proportioned....everything was good and service was great. This seems to be predominantly a hookah place as most of the tables had shisha but I was happy to note that the smell wasn't overwhelming and the ventilation was on point. Sometimes at hookah places, my eyes start to itch and my clothes smell when I leave but not here, so I thought that was great. I think this place becomes more of a scene when it gets later (the bouncer was ready to bounce as we were leaving) but if you come early, it's a relaxed and fun environment.

The staff at this location were super friendly and helpful even though they seemed to be…read moreunderstaffed a bit. These cookies are always good and we love Insomnia because they also have a great Gluten Free cookie available. After work hours, this location feels a little "in the middle of nowhere" because all the shops near it close for the day.

Came in kinda late but they are open until way late. Cookies weren't as of good quality this go…read moreround especially the snickerdoodle.

Steak Frites (5/5): The steak was well seasoned and well cooked. Lots of flavor but maybe just a…read morebit tough (that might've been because it was ordered medium though). The fries were battered and very crispy. These are the best kind! Complimentary Puff Pastry (4/5): These had the flavor of the bread at Brazilian steakhouses but with a different texture. The pastry was crumbly and there was a chilled gruyere mousse inside. Nice way to start the meal. French Onion Soup (3/5): Thick soup with lots of flavor. A little too sweet and tangy for me. I liked how much cheese there was on top. Duck A L'Orange (3/5): The duck wasn't that great. The skin wasn't crispy and it was a little too gamey. There was also very little meat in general. The orange sauce was runnier than I expected and very subtle. Good amount of potatoes and green beans which were solid. La Ricane (4/5): Reminded me of a Snickers ice cream bar but instead of ice cream it was a fluffy nougat. Good, but hard to justify the price when the ice cream version from the store is better and much cheaper haha Complimentary Madeleine (3/5): Nice that they gave these out at the end of the meal! Soft and bready with a light lemon flavor. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Went in for quick drinks before the game! We had a fabulous time with the sweetest bartender! We…read moreordered a Supernova and a L'erreuer de Perséphone. Both drinks were refreshing and well made! The L'erreuer de Perséphone is a tequila based drink that has grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, and pomegranate. The Supernova is a gin based drink with house made lemonade, butterfly pea tea, elderflower, and lavender. (It was fun to watch her add the elderflower/lavender purple syrup to the top of the drink). The sweet bartender realized I was taking pictures and gave me a rosemary garnish and lemon twirl. The attention to detail was so kind. The atmosphere cannot be beat here. So far, La Belle Helene is my favorite to visit. The grand ceilings, stunning light, florals, and clean environment truly transport you. It is an elevated and upscale experience that truly makes me feel so special that I get to spend time in their space. I look forward to visiting again!

Stopped by Golden Cow for an after lunch treat. They carry traditional and unique flavors and they…read morewelcome taste testing. I tried a handful of the flavors and they were pretty good. I went with Dunkamoo because it tasted like childhood. It was so good. The kiddie size was the perfect size. It's a small shop so there was only one employee working. He was friendly and helpful. There's some high-top seating inside, but choose to enjoy ours outside.

Creamy, unique flavors to choose from. Ordered strawberry & dunkamoose. Very satisfying flavors,…read moreexcellent service & indoor seating. Would love to to try the other flavors on my next visit.

Valani's is a must if you're in the mood for something sweet…read more Tried the Italian crème cake and a strawberry cream horn. The Italian crème cake was an easy 10/10, super rich, moist, and decadent without being overwhelming. You can tell it's done right. The strawberry cream horn was also really good. The strawberry flavor itself was pretty subtle, but the crème was light and airy, and the pastry shell had a great crisp to it. They have a small outdoor seating area, which is nice, because the inside is very... cozy. Staff is friendly and helped us choose these great desserts Also had their tiramisu here in the past and it was delicious. Overall, really solid bakery. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Italian crème cake.

Wow... this place is legit! If you want excellent quality, Italian baked goods, you have to come…read morehere. Everything not only looked great, but tasted amazing as well! It was difficult to decide what to get. They had so many options, but everything held up to the highest standard and quality. When we got there, there was a line out the door, however, the line moved very quickly, and it was definitely worth the wait. I do wish they had more of a seating area.

Popped in yesterday to pick up a Too Good To Go and enjoyed a dozen of their classic cookies -…read morechocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, etc. It's a small shop on the first floor of a business center in downtown Charlotte. Since we were only running in and out, we just parked a block ahead on the street. The storefront is bright, open and clean, but there's no seating, so you have to take it to go which isn't a big deal since we were on our way to a book club anyway. Service was pleasant and quick, and you can't beat the value (12 cookies for $8 instead of $24). We will have a few to enjoy over the weekend now. I would definitely return. @azfitfoodfun

Every time I passed by I wanted to stop but didn't feel like figuring out parking. Well don't be…read morelike me, they are attached to a parking garage and validate your ticket. The smell when you walk in is amazing! We were greeted and immediately assisted with picking out our dozen. ( We didn't intend to get so many but wanted to try them all) We got 1 Dozen Cookies (2 Double Chocolate Chip, 2 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 2 Oatmeal Raisin, 2 Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Birthday Confetti). They were good... but none of the flavors really wowed us. Before checking out the employee made sure I signed up to get my reward points. If you try them sign up for the rewards you'll get deals on dozens. 4/6

Milk glass does pop ups at the uptown farmers market and at other events throughout the Charlotte…read morearea. They're very creative with the baked goods ranging from cookies to galettes and everything in between. I've had the delicious banana bread, honey pie, cookies, empanadas, etc., check them out early at the market as the line can get pretty long.

Picked up a slice of pie from the Mistletoe Market at Camp Northend. They were out of Apple, so I…read morewent with Buttermilk. It was described as a custard pie with a layer of fruit, but there was hardly any fruit. I was hoping for a little tartness to cut through the super sweet custard. Although this wasn't my favorite flavor, I did like the crust. I also like their story and local ingredients. I'll be looking for them at the Uptown Farmer's Market to give them another try.

I have had the pleasure of trying I Stream of Yogurt a couple of times and it is always delicious…read more The owners are kind and offer great suggestions based on your likes. I love how smooth the texture is and the quality of the toppings. My most recent order was cookie crumble and what an awesome experience that was! The cookies on top were great all by themselves but paired with the yogurt, it was an absolute treat. Definitely give them a try!

I Stream of Yogurt is hands down the best yogurt spot in Charlotte! The service is top tier and the…read moreyogurt is soooo good. I'm lactose intolerant, and the yogurt has never upset my stomach! The owners, Kibwe and Adrian, love their customers and always have a smile on their faces! During the cold months, when it's too cool for yogurt, you can order s'mores and hot cocoa! I went to a private party once, and I Stream of Yogurt was there, the yogurt was a hit! Definitely a must have!!

We recently tried out Golden Cow Creamery in Charlotte and enjoyed!…read more A couple of things that stood out for us was that it's really in the heart of Charlotte, which is nice, but didn't have a ton of flavor, toppings, or cone options. Apparently there was a ton of seasonal options that they ran out of, but the fact that there wasn't a chocolate brownie, dark chocolate, or chocolate peanut butter, or any Reese's of any kind was a bit upsetting. Those seem like pretty standard flavors which are fan favorites, but they weren't there. It's not to say that we didn't enjoy the experience, but they could use a lot of work by having more flavors, considerably more topping options, and even dipped waffle cones.

Golden Cow holds the title for best milkshake ever... get the salted Oreo milkshake and your mind…read morewill be BLOWN! I even got it 2 days in a row one time lol. They have several core flavors and then additional seasonal flavors. It's a small shop but has never been too crowded when I've been.

After a great lunch, our family decided to stop by for dessert, and we're so glad we did. We…read moreordered two peach cobblers, a caramel apple cobbler, and a cinnamon roll, and everything was absolutely perfect. The cobblers came out piping hot and paired with the vanilla ice cream on the side, they were incredibly delicious and definitely something I'll be daydreaming about later. They were also playing great music over the speakers, which added to the atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. The employees offered great recommendations and were always attentive, anticipating what we needed. We would've included a photo of the food, but it disappeared faster than we expected . Do yourself a favor and bring your family here...you won't regret it.

We came in with a group and ordered several samplers to share so we could try a variety of flavors…read more We already knew the banana pudding didn't include fresh bananas, which was totally fine with us going in. Overall, the experience was very mixed. We tried the OG, cheesecake, Butterfinger, bourbon praline, blackberry, blackberry peach cobbler, sweet potato and pralines, and peach cobbler flavors. The cobblers being served warm was definitely nice, and I'd say the cobblers were probably the best part of what we tried. They were decent, although they tasted more like canned fruit fillings than homemade cobbler. The banana puddings and ice cream were average at best -- not terrible, but nowhere near the best we've had. The main reason I'm writing this review is because of the bourbon praline flavor. All four people in our group had the same reaction that something tasted very off. Comments included: * "It tastes like refrigerator." * "Is there soy sauce in this?" * "Yuck, this tastes like teriyaki." * "It tastes like the nuts are rotten" It genuinely tasted spoiled or contaminated with another flavor that may have been stored next to it in the fridge. When we politely asked if we could return or exchange it because it tasted so bad, the employee working basically shrugged and told us they didn't like that flavor either. Looking back, when we first arrived and asked for recommendations, they didn't offer much guidance. Bathroom was clean - water was only served in bottles, that cost $3. The chairs outside were very uncomfortable. Overall: warm cobblers were nice, some flavors were okay, but nothing stood out as exceptional -- and the bourbon praline was honestly one of the worst dessert flavors any of us have tried, we threw it away.