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    Small cup - large portion size for a size small - if you're looking for just a taste of sweet, definitely shareable for 2
    I C.

    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. :)

    Michigan Pothole & Cookies and Cream in a Waffle Cone
    Nathan N.

    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.

    Hokie Berry Trail Ice Cream

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

    Cookie Mint Truffle and Eskimo kisses  make me smile
    Esther S.

    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.

    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.

    Tanisha S.

    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.

    Peach ice cream
    Kim S.

    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.

    Sea salt caramel with choc chips & pecans. YUM!!
    Lori W.

    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!

    Loved sharing an ice cream flight with my husband !
    Ami S.

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

    Alice looking like a chocolate hobo!
    Kristine W.

    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!

    Mint Chocolate Chip on the left and Vanilla on the right
    Simon S.

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

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

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

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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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    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 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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    New location at 1282 N. Main ST. Ste.2 Blacksburg

    The Chocolate Spike - Salty Crunch Bark, a fan favorite, Almond toffee, caramel and sea salt with either milk chocolate or dark chocolate.

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    3.9(295 reviews)
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    Seating can be a challenge if you get here mid morning on a weekend but the food is worth the…read morepotential wait. Some of the specials are crazy, like French toast with pickled jalapeños, but somehow it worked. The baked goods selections are worth checking before you leave as well!!

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    Our Daily Bread Bakery and Bistro - I liked the raspberry lemon cheesecake but not the top item. Not enough flavor not enough sweetness

    I liked the raspberry lemon cheesecake but not the top item. Not enough flavor not enough sweetness

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    My boyfriend and I came on Valentine's Day for our dinner. Hefun is one of our favorite date spots!…read more The restaurant was clearly a bit underprepared for the occasion, but the hosts and servers were friendly and apologetic about the wait (which wasn't bad anyways). They were very clearly busting a move to get everyone seated and taken care of. The ambience was nice and on-theme. Our server ( we WISH we remembered his name but he was amazing ) went above and beyond despite being swamped. Our table was never left abandoned and food came out in good timing. The food itself was amazing as always. My boyfriend loved his sushi, and I loved my beef hibachi plate. We got edamame and takoyaki as appetizers as well as two desserts (mango mountain and thai volcano tea). Will for sure be back and very glad we made the choice to come for Vday.

    Best sushi in Blacksburg. The fish is always super fresh and the avocado is ripe to perfection each…read moretime. I gave my compliments to the chef and she told me that they take quality especially seriously, particularly in their avocados. The service can be a little slow at points, and my beer arrived at the same time as our food, but honestly, the food is so good that I don't mind. They also have a warehouse in the back that they use for parties on weekends sometimes. Lots of great drink options, both alcoholic and NA. If you go here, I recommend the sushi (obviously), but definitely pick something with avocado and raw fish to get the best experience. I haven't tried any of the deep fried rolls, so I can't speak to that, but all of the raw stuff I have had has been delicious. The hibachi is also outstanding, as is the ramen. Very reasonably priced for the portions and the quality and they have great lunch deals on weekdays.

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    4.3(51 reviews)
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    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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