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Love sugar magnolia as a treat all times of the year. They have fantastic ice cream with a large selection of flavors and delicious chocolates. I also hear their hot chocolate is delicious, but I haven't tried it myself. Additionally, there is a little store in the back with preppy decor largely themed around the university. The prices for the food are a little high, but the ice cream is so good, I think it's worth it. read more

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Very nice ambience! Pulled up at around 7pm and it was quiet-ish. They let us try some flavors, which I really liked and- this ice cream is genuinely the best I've had from any ice cream shop :) read more

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Autumn M.

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We visited when we were dropping my daughter off to college. My son got chocolate ice cream (he's 7 so he liked it). My husband and I both got milkshakes. He got the chocolate and banana and it was normal. I got the peach cobbler milkshake. It was very "watered down" with more milk than ice cream and the flavor was lacking but likely because of all of the milk. read more

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Michelle P.

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My friends and I walked over to Sugar Magnolia for a sweet treat after dinner on a Friday night. Since it was summertime in a college town, it wasn't too busy. The shop is in a great location downtown, close to campus and other familiar spots. We hopped in line right away and were greeted with a variety of ice cream flavors to sample. I went with the classic Vanilla Bean in a kiddie cup, which I appreciated since sometimes you just want a little taste without going all in. Everyone in my group enjoyed their picks. While checking out, I noticed their display of chocolates and other fun sweets. There's also a gift shop attached with cute trinkets to browse. The shop itself is friendly, clean, and charming, with plenty of indoor seating if you want to stay and hang out. It's a great local spot for a causal dessert run, and I'd definitely stop by again. read more

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What a terrific ice cream and gift shop Wry open bright and welcoming Felt like a large one you would find at the beach or something Highly impressed and friendly service Give it a rare five star first visit as I don't know how the experience could have been any better A few outdoor seats as well read more

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Michelle L.

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2nd time here and had to get sugar magnolia! Favorite flavors are Sea turtle - caramel flavor with mini chocolate turtles filled with caramel. So yummy, very sweet. Coffee - balanced the sea turtle out well as a double scoop. I love the mini chocolate bites sooo much. Great added crunch. Great indoor seating area with a little shop connected read more

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Fiiiiiiiiiiiinally (after 4 years!) got a chance to try this place in the "off season" a couple weeks ago after school ended for the academic year and the campus was a ghost town. So nice to be able to walk into Sugar Magnolia and not see a SOUL in line. We walked right up and got served. They have a lot of cool combo and creative flavors - I can't remember the exact name of what we got but it was a coffee based ice cream with caramel and chocolate - decadent, dense and rich and, between the 2 of us, a small sized cup was all we needed - definitely shareable. It felt like the cup held a pound of ice cream lol (see my pics). GREAT LOCATION RIGHT IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ON MAIN. The interior of the shop is super cute (and clean and well maintained) with a lot of table and chair seating. There's also a sweet shop and a cute gift shop attached. Even with it being a ghost town for the summer, you can tell this is a happening place and a fun student hangout. Again, if you're in town during the summer, definitely pop in for a sweet treat. (We saved some room for dessert here after a nice dinner at Yeah Siam - THE BEST Thai food (and reasonably priced) in Blacksburg - and walking distance steps away, around the corner from Sugar Magnolia - check out my reviews for Yeah Siam!). 4 STARS for Sugar Magnolia because I didn't have to wait in a line lol, because it's a small local business (support small businesses!) and because the ice cream is amazing - from the first mouth-watering bite, you can taste the homemade-ness and creamy rich quality of the ice cream with so many amazing creative flavors to choose from. I'm a fan. :) read more

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Nathan N.

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One of the few gems in Blacksburg. Great place to cool off after a hot day on campus or a big exam. Ice cream is tasty and very reasonably priced. Every flavor I've had has been delicious and makes picking my order very difficult. The stationery store is also cute! They have some really funny cards and nice handmade Blacksburg/Virginia Tech merchandise. read more

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Love this little ice cream place. We always try to stop by when we arrive in town and get another cone for the road. read more

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Brandi K.

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Yum!! Ice cream was delish. Lots of great options. We stopped here during a visit to Va Tech.

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Coming back to tech, I was super excited to see that there's finally an off campus ice cream shop! Its home made ice thats super creamy! They have amazing creative flavors that are unique to the store. I personally loved the mint cookie and Eskimo kisses . They have candy, chocolate, coffee, and popcorn! Lots of snacks to snack on. I loved the interior and the workers were super sweet and helpful. They also have a little cute stationary and gift shop! Perfect place to go to for Christmas gifts. read more

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Chris M.

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Excellent service! Fantastic chocolates. Deliver with care to my niece in her college form

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Beautiful decor, bright and welcoming. Fantastic service. My son, ordered a cup and soon realized the error of his ways when he saw the waffle cones. The staff did not hesitate, and provided him with the cone. It made his night! Ice cream was excellent, and the gift shop is a nice addition. We will be back. read more

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Tanisha S.

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We decided to stop in for some ice cream after dinner in Blacksburg and Sugar Magnolia did not disappoint. We had no clue what we were walking into but the atmosphere was great, it was much more spacious inside than we expected. We were greeted immediately and our orders were taken.. when getting close to the register we just happened to notice these pretzels.(I can't lie, I do not remember for the life of me what either flavor is but they are amazing!!) I 100% you checking in to Sugar Magnolia if you're ever in the area. read more

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Always on a quest for great ice cream, margaritas and queso. Was able to satisfy my craving for ice cream at this adorable and wonderful ice cream store - that also sells wonderful gift items too. Wonderful staff: is everyone so young now or am i just getting old?!Very friendly staff and greeted me for the Hokie football weekend Sea Salt caramel with chocolate chips and pecans. Seriously hit on ALL my cravings. Very reasonably priced too - quality ice cream - worth the visit! read more

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Kim S.

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Stopped in after dinner. The ice cream was good and I loved the gift shop. You can't beat shopping while eating ice cream. If your looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, I recommend stopping in. read more

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Sabrina K.

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This place has great unique ice cream flavors if you're in the mood to switch it up. They also offer a variety of desserts including milkshakes and banana splits. I like especially how they offer sorbet and dairy free options. It's location right in downtown Blacksburg is great although parking can be somewhat difficult. The ambiance of it is phenomenal and they even have a little shop for knick knacks. It can get pretty busy sometimes however the staff is very efficient in serving their customers. The pricing is great and they offer an array of toppings -- with the hood whipped cream iykyk. I would give this place 5 stars if the ice cream was a little tastier read more

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Ami S.

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Great spot to pop into in Blacksburg for some fresh ice cream. Bonus, there's a small gift shop attached. read more

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Kristine W.

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We were out leaf peeping and found ourselves in Blacksburg. Beautiful. We found Sugar Magnolias on S. Main Street near the Post Office. Ice cream? Whaaaat? As you enter it looks like a typical ice cream shop. We had reviewed the flavor selection before I went in to order. Mom ordered her normal chocolate, double scoop. She said it was excellent. I got my 22 month old granddaughter a milkshake because I thought it was the best bet for her as we drove back to Roanoke. She got it everywhere. I had a sip as I walked back to the car...incredible. I got the Michigan Pothole which is chocolate ice cream with streams of fudge and chunks of chocolate. I'm not sure what the name means except maybe "extra yummy"!!! I will be back if only to explore the store. Who am I kidding? I'll be back for the ice cream! read more

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Heather T.

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I only ordered delivery, but both the popcorn and the chocolates are top-notch and the team went above and beyond when my order was mis-delivered and delayed. I do appreciate a business that shows it cares about its clientele! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Simon S.

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Great ice cream We didn't get a chance to try the flavors (think because of COVID) but it was great! read more

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Pegah Y.

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This place is adorable!! I visited somewhat recently on a trip to Blacksburg, VA. This adorable little ice cream shop is located in the downtown / Main Street of Blacksburg, and just a couple of blocks away from the campus of Virginia Tech. It definitely feels like it's situated in a college town. The ice cream shop is so cute, the people who work there are very nice, and there are plenty of ice cream flavors to choose from! I opted for the strawberry cheesecake ice cream, which was simply fantastic!! We were able to go inside, but grabbed our ice cream to go (they do have a nice seating area as well). Parking is tough in the main street area, but we found parking on a side street behind the shop. In all, a great experience and I definitely recommend it, especially if you are craving ice cream as badly as I was when I visited! read more

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Melody W.

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Sugar Magnolia is the kind of place you want to hang out with your friends on a warm spring evening, perusing the funny cards while you eat your ice cream. Unfortunately, during the Covid-19 crisis, you can't actually go inside anymore. But they've done a grand job pivoting. We got a sundae bar to go the other night--and one for our neighbors. For $25 you get a quart of Homestead creamery ice cream (we actually convinced the servers to make it two pints of different flavors, cookies and cream and Moose Tracks), a can of whipped cream, 6 waffle cones, and containers of M&Ms, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and mini marshmallows. It was the perfect way to perk up a Friday night in quarantine. I'm also a big fan of their chocolates. Truffles, peanut butter Oreos, chocolate-covered graham crackers and pretzels, we've tried and loved them all. Sugar Magnolia is also my fave place for gift certificates for teachers and friends. Who doesn't love ice cream and chocolate? So glad this fun business is in our downtown. read more

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Kathryn Z.

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The pumpkin pie ice cream was delicious!! Great seasonal flavor!! I will look forward to coming back!

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Heather T.

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Delicious ice cream and sugar cone. Super cute store. All the girls behind the counter were very friendly and patient. Great place to go for ice cream when in Blacksburg. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

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This is such a fun place. They have a great rotating selection of ice cream flavors and an amazing chocolate collection. They have a bunch of fun gifts if you need to grab something for someone. I went in their recently to try their ice cream nachos and was not disappointed by the yummy waffle cone chips, 3 ice cream scoops, and as many toppings as you want. Caution, bring a friend if you want to try it! You'll need at least two people to tackle that much ice cream! read more

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Hannah R.

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Had a milkshake from here and when I got it it was basically milk, no ice cream. The shake was $7 for the smaller size so I was very disappointed read more

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Kimberly M.

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Was in an ice cream state of mind while visiting Floyd, VA this past weekend. Found out they made their own sugar cones. Oh my!!!! Best sugar cone I have ever eaten. The ice cream was delicious as well. The young ladies working were very helpful and kind. Great little place for sure. read more

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Susan F.

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Cute ice cream place. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good ice cream and the gourmet popcorn was excellent!

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Martin M.

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A cute store and ice cream place. Chocolate chip cookie dough and carolina peach ice cream were delicious! Such a treat on a hot day!

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Namra H.

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Soooo good!! Loved the place and there's always a bit of a line up, which is probably a good thing. They also let you sample flavours to make sure you get something you like. read more

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Lisa M.

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I was super excited about going to this place....I've heard a lot about it. I was disappointed to say the least. Overpriced ice cream and not worth the cost. I prefer Cookout's ice cream. Quantity and price much better!!! read more

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We came at 9:03 and the guy at the register said they were closed at 9 and they couldn't serve us, we walk around the gift shop and as we come back he's scooping ice cream for another person who came after us as a courtesy to them, looked at us and tried to avoid eye contact. Not sure why an ice cream shop in the middle of town closes so early, but that was just unnecessary. read more

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Two words: Homestead Creamery. Thanks to the higher fat percentage of Jersey milk (the breed...not the state), it has to be the best ice cream in Virginia. Although they sell Homestead at your local Kroger, there's something about indulging in it at Sugar Magnolia while Main Street people-watching. There are a lot of cute gifts to be perused in the store, I will keep Sugar Magnolia in mind next time I need a present for mom or a friend. As a new place they have a lot of people coming in, and they do a good job of keeping the line moving. They don't have quite enough seats or tables though. My most absolute, minor, first-world complaint is their spoons: they are some of the biggest wastes of plastic I've ever seen! Yes, they're cute and match the theme of the store...but they are very hard to eat with, and I cringe at the amount of thick, green eating utensils being trucked to the landfill. Blacksburg needed a good, local ice cream shop...I'm glad one finally opened up! read more

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This is a review for ice cream. The whole family agrees that this is our go-to place for ice cream in Blacksburg now. I felt very confident in their coronavirus protocols and they had tall plexiglass between the employees and customers. Good service. The ice cream was reasonably priced and the 'small' size was a generous serving. I got the strawberry and it was sooo good. It was sweet and creamy with little chunks of strawberry. Really good consistency too. I will be going here again for sure! read more

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Ann Q.

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Kalley at Sugar Magnolia went above and beyond to make my daughter's birthday extra special. I made the mistake of using GrubHub for the delivery and they did not deliver what was ordered or willing to wait for a phone call to fix the order. In my opinion, a true test of a business is when something less than ideal happens and they truly want to make it right. This is exactly what Kalley did and I will make a point to patron Sugar Magnolia on every visit to Tech. Sugar Magnolia's is a business I am proud to support and the tremendous effort was made to correct a mistake that was not even theirs but GrubHub. Many, many thanks! Go Hokies!! read more

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Bill W.

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Tom provided excellent service to me for a corporate event, providing delivery and everything we needed to have a wonderful ice cream party! Highly recommend! read more

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Came here on the recommendation of another restaurant's staff member. The ice cream was ok. Nothing to write home about, but very popular.

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This place is literally what I dream of, ice cream and cute organizational stuff. I got Lemon Crunch and Cookies and cream which were both so good. It was the cutest place ever and literally put the homemade ice cream shops in my hometown in WV to shame (those were pretty good so that's saying something. I already want to go back! read more

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102 N Main St
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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(540) 739-3724
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What time does Sugar Magnolia open?

Sugar Magnolia opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sugar Magnolia opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Sugar Magnolia close?

Sugar Magnolia closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does Sugar Magnolia take credit cards?

Yes, Sugar Magnolia takes credit cards.

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Does Sugar Magnolia have catering options?

Yes, Sugar Magnolia does have catering options.

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Does Sugar Magnolia have parking?

Yes, Sugar Magnolia has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sugar Magnolia wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sugar Magnolia is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sugar Magnolia have free WiFi?

Yes, Sugar Magnolia has free WiFi.

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Cards & Stationary, Ice Cream & Sorbet, Chocolatiers &Shop

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“This adorable little ice cream shop is located in the downtown / Main Street of Blacksburg, and just a couple of blocks away from the campus of Virginia Tech.”

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This was a disappointment and given the almost universally positive reviews, I'm not sure if my…read moreexperience was an anomaly or if Halwa is benefitting from a college town, grading on a curve situation. I came by last Wednesday morning for a bit of caffeine and a bite to eat before my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality (down the street at VA Tech) and I embarked on our road trip into Kentucky. I'm a hardcore morning person and it's often difficult to find coffee places that are open before 8am. The primary reason I came here was because they opened at 7am, well before most of the businesses in the area did. That's a point in their favor at least. And it's cute in there. Per my accompanying picture, there's a lot to take in, with tons of items on the walls and on display, and I needed a solid minute or two just to look over the large menu, which featured a lot of different types of coffees/lattes, as well as a significant number of Middle Eastern influenced snacks and pastries. I literally got over there just as the doors opened (promptly right before 7), so I had the run of the place for my short time in there; I have no doubt this place is hopping when students are actually on campus and don't feel like frequenting the obligatory Starbucks for whatever reason. Maybe it's just a personal palate issue but I didn't like anything I had. Since this was a very specific type of coffee establishment, I tried the Turkish Coffee. That one for sure just wasn't my speed - it's a super tiny portion, pretty much akin to a shot or two of espresso, and aside from the first two or three sips, was literally just grounds. My gut says that's just how Turkish Coffee is, and I won't be sampling that again anywhere. I did see some intriguing lattes including one of my all-time chums Rose, so that was probably the call in hindsight. I also selected two food items, both of which were also unfortunately misses for me. One was the baklava, a pastry I'm very familiar with and tend to really like. This was, I'm sad to say, the worst I've had. The biggest issue is that you can barely taste the main ingredients, namely the pistachio and honey. You know what you can taste, see and feel on your tongue though? Sugar. Lots of sugar. For some bizarre reason, they make their baklava here with a layer of this crystallized sugar. I don't know why, but it honestly ruins the item and drowns out the actual flavors you should be tasting. Arguably an easy fix, but I only took a few bites of it. I also got a Lebanese puff pastry, which looked intriguing but just didn't have much of a flavor. This was my first time trying it, so maybe it's supposed to be on the blander side for whatever reason, but it mostly just tasted like dough to me, especially the areas closer to the edge (not all that dissimilar in my experience from a croissant). The service was fine; there was just the one young woman behind the counter opening up for the day, and everything I ordered was provided within a few minutes. I got two coffees (a "normal" one for my chum as well), and the two pastries, which came to close to $30. I think that's a little pricy, especially for a place right off of a college campus, but your mileage may vary. Normally I'd recommend avoiding an establishment where I literally didn't like anything, but my gut says it's still worth stopping by. Just don't get what I got.

This contemporary and relaxing bakery and coffeehouse located in Blacksburg, Virginia, specializes…read morein Egyptian and Lebanese inspired desserts and baked goods. But above and beyond their Middle Eastern pastries and unique drinks like Turkish Coffee and Mango Madness, it is an inviting environment with comfortable tables, chairs, and couches, to spend quality time socializing with good friends or with a laptop connected to the internet with their Wi-Fi, doing research for that special project. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Halwa Bakery & Cafe is the perfect example. After having dinner with a friend at another restaurant, we decided to come here for dessert. When we arrived, it was easy to find a parking space right around the corner of the Cafe. The place had outdoor furniture to be able to enjoy your food and drink outdoors in nice weather. Inside, the beautiful hardwood floors and exposed ceilings, together with the unique lighting treatment, gave special character to the place, and providing an extraordinary environment in which to better enjoy the moment. On the left of the ordering counter there is a couple of large blackboards with the menu written on them in color chalk. On the right, there are several display cases with Sandwiches and Pastries for one to observe and make better choices. My friend ordered a Baklava Cheesecake and I ordered a Peanut Butter Special Cake. As we sat down enjoying our desserts, that were amazingly delicious, the place was full of people. Some working on their laptops, others socializing, and others simply enjoying their food and drinks. As we were leaving, I saw on one of the walls two framed newspaper articles from The Roanoke Times, with color photographs, on this Blacksburg bakery with Mediterranean pastries. I highly recommend this place as a perfect environment to enjoy some cultural food and drinks, either alone, with your laptop, or with good friends.

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Blacksburg Wine Lab

4.5(91 reviews)

0.5 mi

Just had dinner here. Been wanting to go for a while and was not disappointed at all. Appetizers…read moreand sandwiches were amazing. The wine choices incredible!

Good wines & cocktails The three piece band on 19-Aug also…read morevery good Service had good recommendations Had a few wines, Porto & charcuterie plate & hummus plate that was a nice evening Only wish would be a nice pasta dish :)

So many cute picture perfect spots

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Wines by the bottle - they have wines by the glass and flights of wine too!

Mezeh

3.9(70 reviews)

1.0 mi

Got two orders to go. The employees were patient and helpful. Place is clean as always and food was…read morereally fresh. Highly recommended!

I personally enjoy this restaurant, but it could be better with a change of staff. The food is…read moregood, mediterranean served Chipotle style. A bit expensive, but seems like quality ingredients. The restaurant was clean and very open and bright. The staff just seems uninterested and not invested with an indifferent attitude. Despite that, will be back!

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4

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stationery shop that has millennials running a scoop cabinet that dishes up the same ice cream you can get anywhere... It's a grandma loves the grandkids kinda place. nothing special here unless your a high schooler on your first chaperoned date. read more

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(14 reviews)

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4.5

(146 reviews)

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The carrot cake is massive. I was gifted one and wow. One slice is too much for both of us. It's…read moregoing to be a feat to finish it. I would say it's a good 10 pounds or more. Super dense and moist. Definitely not too sweet as most carrot cakes are. I wish they came in different sizes. $130 for a cake is very high. At the same time, they are huge and can easily feed a dozen people in one sitting.

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3.9

(149 reviews)

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Halwa Bakery & Cafe

4.3

(52 reviews)

This was a disappointment and given the almost universally positive reviews, I'm not sure if my…read moreexperience was an anomaly or if Halwa is benefitting from a college town, grading on a curve situation. I came by last Wednesday morning for a bit of caffeine and a bite to eat before my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality (down the street at VA Tech) and I embarked on our road trip into Kentucky. I'm a hardcore morning person and it's often difficult to find coffee places that are open before 8am. The primary reason I came here was because they opened at 7am, well before most of the businesses in the area did. That's a point in their favor at least. And it's cute in there. Per my accompanying picture, there's a lot to take in, with tons of items on the walls and on display, and I needed a solid minute or two just to look over the large menu, which featured a lot of different types of coffees/lattes, as well as a significant number of Middle Eastern influenced snacks and pastries. I literally got over there just as the doors opened (promptly right before 7), so I had the run of the place for my short time in there; I have no doubt this place is hopping when students are actually on campus and don't feel like frequenting the obligatory Starbucks for whatever reason. Maybe it's just a personal palate issue but I didn't like anything I had. Since this was a very specific type of coffee establishment, I tried the Turkish Coffee. That one for sure just wasn't my speed - it's a super tiny portion, pretty much akin to a shot or two of espresso, and aside from the first two or three sips, was literally just grounds. My gut says that's just how Turkish Coffee is, and I won't be sampling that again anywhere. I did see some intriguing lattes including one of my all-time chums Rose, so that was probably the call in hindsight. I also selected two food items, both of which were also unfortunately misses for me. One was the baklava, a pastry I'm very familiar with and tend to really like. This was, I'm sad to say, the worst I've had. The biggest issue is that you can barely taste the main ingredients, namely the pistachio and honey. You know what you can taste, see and feel on your tongue though? Sugar. Lots of sugar. For some bizarre reason, they make their baklava here with a layer of this crystallized sugar. I don't know why, but it honestly ruins the item and drowns out the actual flavors you should be tasting. Arguably an easy fix, but I only took a few bites of it. I also got a Lebanese puff pastry, which looked intriguing but just didn't have much of a flavor. This was my first time trying it, so maybe it's supposed to be on the blander side for whatever reason, but it mostly just tasted like dough to me, especially the areas closer to the edge (not all that dissimilar in my experience from a croissant). The service was fine; there was just the one young woman behind the counter opening up for the day, and everything I ordered was provided within a few minutes. I got two coffees (a "normal" one for my chum as well), and the two pastries, which came to close to $30. I think that's a little pricy, especially for a place right off of a college campus, but your mileage may vary. Normally I'd recommend avoiding an establishment where I literally didn't like anything, but my gut says it's still worth stopping by. Just don't get what I got.

This contemporary and relaxing bakery and coffeehouse located in Blacksburg, Virginia, specializes…read morein Egyptian and Lebanese inspired desserts and baked goods. But above and beyond their Middle Eastern pastries and unique drinks like Turkish Coffee and Mango Madness, it is an inviting environment with comfortable tables, chairs, and couches, to spend quality time socializing with good friends or with a laptop connected to the internet with their Wi-Fi, doing research for that special project. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Halwa Bakery & Cafe is the perfect example. After having dinner with a friend at another restaurant, we decided to come here for dessert. When we arrived, it was easy to find a parking space right around the corner of the Cafe. The place had outdoor furniture to be able to enjoy your food and drink outdoors in nice weather. Inside, the beautiful hardwood floors and exposed ceilings, together with the unique lighting treatment, gave special character to the place, and providing an extraordinary environment in which to better enjoy the moment. On the left of the ordering counter there is a couple of large blackboards with the menu written on them in color chalk. On the right, there are several display cases with Sandwiches and Pastries for one to observe and make better choices. My friend ordered a Baklava Cheesecake and I ordered a Peanut Butter Special Cake. As we sat down enjoying our desserts, that were amazingly delicious, the place was full of people. Some working on their laptops, others socializing, and others simply enjoying their food and drinks. As we were leaving, I saw on one of the walls two framed newspaper articles from The Roanoke Times, with color photographs, on this Blacksburg bakery with Mediterranean pastries. I highly recommend this place as a perfect environment to enjoy some cultural food and drinks, either alone, with your laptop, or with good friends.

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3.8

(84 reviews)

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The downtown, brick-walled space has charm, and the baked goods appeared to have quality. My…read moreexperience left something to be desired. Arriving several hours before closing, I found only a couple of loaves on sale, and a long line to get with them. I managed to snag the last one that wasn't plain white bread, and thought I'd add a slice of pizza as it looked appealing. While the ingredients were there, the little toaster oven they used barely warmed it up at all. I ate it there, but I'd suspect it would have been much better if I'd gotten it to go and cooked it properly myself. They don't open all that early on weekdays and I've struggled to make it in, and on the weekend, they struggled to meet expectations. Perhaps on a different day, they could do a better job of getting the right baked goods into my hands.

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4.2

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