2nd time visiting this hidden gem - they give samples, have soft served and scooped ice cream, plus…read moremilkshakes and a variety of toppings! Pricing is decent and there is a cool sitting area inside or a few benches outside along the sidewalk for your sitting pleasure. Today, I did the cookie dough milkshake and it was delicious! Last week I had a banana split, with is pricey but massive - I couldn't even finish the whole thing! The customer service was good both times. They also have specials on soft served cone ice creams on Sunday's too I think. They have about 8-10 different flavors from what I saw. The flavor I need to sample next time is called "exhausted parent"- lol

Wendell NC is a lovely small authentic NC town which consists of several small shall shops, mainly…read morebars and restaurants. One of those special small little shops is the creative cone, a family-owned frozen dessert business focused on delivering something deliciously unique to main street. Unlike DQ or any convenience store, the ice cream is small batch more delicious than any big box brand. The ideal ice cream shop goes beyond serving delicious frozen treats; it creates an immersive experience that delights customers through visual appeal, enticing aromas, high-quality ingredients, and friendly service. It becomes a place where customers can create cherished memories while indulging in their favorite frozen delights, and this is the focus of the creative cone. The creative cone brings a "build a bear" experience in the form of frozen desserts. They can build a cake or even flavor a soft serve and deliver it in a freshly baked waffle cone with all the fix-ins, without breaking a sweat. Wendell is lucky to have the creative cone, Cheers!

Worth the drive, excellent ice cream, even better service!…read more We will definitely be back soon!

I had assumed (incorrectly) that Sugar Shack made their own ice cream. They don't. They scoop…read moreHershey's ice cream. So that's my bad, not there's. But had we known this was the same thing we can get at The General Store or HWY 41, we probably would have skipped it. That part behind us, the shoppe is charming and the grounds are lovely. My rating is not based on our personal experience (my wife and I agree we probably would give it 3 stars), but honestly, if you're a parent with young children and you want to take them for ice cream, this would be a lovely place to do it. Also, if you come later in the season when the gardens are at full growth, there's a wi derail learning opportunity here as well. So the ice cream experience wasn't the greatest for us...but the grounds, the friendly service, and the delightful setting ultimately made the whole experience quite wonderful.

I've been in several times now and always find something new to look at or enjoy. I love the old…read moretimey vibe and that they offer ice cream, Amish Beefsticks and local offerings. Definitely worth a stop in to support local.

Stopped in for some ice cream during a visit to Wendell. I've always been a huge fan of the general…read morestore vibe and will stroll contently through every isle if there's time. This little store was no different - so much to see even in a smaller space. The ice cream? DELICIOUS!!! And the scoops were huge. I got 2 flavors - butter pecan & brown butter bourbon truffle it was so good! My sweet tooth was more than satisfied - I couldn't finish it all haha

Ordered online and only took a few seconds to have this ready. I went on Labor Day and it was…read moresurprisingly not that busy. It was absolutely delicious and would go back.

A good choice for a cold sweet treat. I had the mini strawberry cheesecake which was so delicious…read morethe flavors are amazing my friend recommended this spot and it didn't disappoint. Beware of trying it because you will buy it it was worth it & will recommend to others. The inside area was clean and staff were friendly.

This place is the spot for a sweet or savory treat. Vida Dulce was amazing. I got their Churro…read moreMilkshake and Tostilocos with Takis, and it was delicious. The service is amazing as well. The line was long, but that just shows how good this place is, everyone wants a piece of Vida Dulce , haha! I totally recommend this place if you're craving a sweet or savory snack. Their menu is also extensive, so you have a variety of food/snacks to choose from.

Only been here once and will say wait time is pretty long. But my girl seems to like it. So I just…read moregot a drink here and surprisingly it was good. Place is a bit small tho and not a lot of seating. So would recommend just carry out.

Did a random search to find something sweet to eat and this place came up. We are not from the area…read moreso tried to find places to try. Walked into this small little ice cream shop. Staff acknowledged us and welcomed us in. I saw a sign on door for fig cake ice cream sundae and my boyfriend ordered a banana split. Fig sundae was (Told HOMEMADE) fig cake with caramel sauce topped with ice cream scoop, I only vanilla for these types of things and came with whipped cream. Can I just say the cake was hot or heated already and had an amazing warm seasonings in it and a slightly crispy bottom and that vanilla ice cream added the perfect topping to that. I will say that was the BEST cake I have ever eaten and I didn't even know if I liked fig!! (Loved it so much went back the next day and ordered 2 of them) His banana split he got chocolate, vanilla and they were out of strawberry so he got cherry with hot fudge and nuts and whipped cream on top!! This place is definitely a must try even with a short drive! Top tier. They also mentioned they make their own ice cream too!! Have a variety of different flavors!!!

CLOSED AND FOR SALE.... This location is no longer operating, which is a bummer because the…read morepictures looked amazing.

I took my wife and family to Southland A few weeks ago. we were able to get in quickly ( usually )…read morea wait. The server we had, she was on point. Handling our table and a few larger tables. She never missed a beat and checked on us consistently! We all ordered steaks and everybody said theirs was cooked perfectly, flavor was great and it was tender. Salads we very good and so were the potatoes. I wish more restaurants nearby were this good. this area is lacking in good quality restaurants!

What a nice quaint restaurant. Upon entering, the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. We…read morewere seated immediately and shortly after welcomed by our waitress. Our food was amazing from the appetizers to the main course. Ingredients were fresh. Steaks cooked to perfection. Porrions were plentuful. So much food we brought a lot home Plenty of parking but not well lit.

Some of the best homemade Southern country cooking you will eat. They offer a variety of meats,…read moreincluding steaks and other beef dishes, poultry, pork, and seafood, all cooked any way you like. You get your choice of two sides with your meal, plus homemade biscuits and hushpuppies. McLean's offers 19 side dishes, 20 if you include the one-trip salad bar. As a side salad, there may be an additional charge or you may choose it as your main meal. Be sure to save room for their delicious homemade desserts, including cakes and pies, and cheesecake with various toppings. Don't miss the hot fudge cake, topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. This is generous enough for two to share! The cuisine ranges from country meals to burgers, Italian, and Mexican dishes. The servers are attentive and ensure you have everything you need, making your dining experience is an A-plus. The atmosphere at McLean's gives you a feeling of home, from the front porch to the inside seating and decor. Plus, they can accommodate large groups. They are open 7 days a week, from 7 AM - 8 PM; however, you will need to check on their breakfast, brunch, and their lunch specials cut-off times. McLean's also provides catering and bakery services for your special events.

I wanted to take a friend to a nice spot Friday June 12, he had never had the pleasure of…read moreexperiencing. I've been here many times however it was his 1st visit. I let him know the food was great, home cooked and good portions. The one thing that ruined the evening was the RUDE waitress, he walked up to the table and before he could sit down she bought my drink out, she asked what will you have to drink, he's looking confused and responds still standing, well what do you have? She rambles all the options so fast I'm not sure he understood all but made a choice. Then he sat down. She came back and slid it on the table like a fly by.. Soon she bought a hush puppy basket they were cold, I dare not complain she was so nasty and distant. Next she came back, order book open and I was like it's his 1st time, she didn't say anything, she just looked out the window and waited, so we just knew we needed to order, so I named my meat before I could finish SIDES??then he simply asks did they have bone in chicken ( I didn't know he was going to ask or I would have told him beforehand) she says no we have , fried chicken breast tenders, sisco chicken etc, she named every chicken dish on the menu without taking a breath.. I can give her props for knowing that..we both were looking at her confused and she never looked at us it was always "looking out the window " He said just give me "Flounder " one piece or two??? He replies one, SIDES??? Like we needed to be on point. She took the menus and left. She asked the questions she needed but was mean, not engaging and just rude. The WAY she asked.. When our food came this waitress walked by and literally slid our food on the table in a way that was like HERE! And kept walking I don't even think she stopped when she put them on the table she may have slowed down. We had to reach towards the end of the table to slide our plates in front of us. We both looking at each other in agreement she just nasty! The next time she came back she walked by and sat down a half glass of refill for his drink, she hadn't asked she just did it, suppose he wanted a glass of water? When we put our forks down she came over to get his plate and bought me a to go box as I still had half my food on my plate and she left the ticket. She didn't say is there anything I can get you or anything the entire time. He put his pymt with the ticket and put it on the edge of the table, I hadn't been in a while so I forgot we would pay on the way out. She was cleaning the floor near us and slid our ticket/pymt farther on our table, as if it was in her way, again he's confused so he said this is ready and she let him know to pay up front. I have never experienced such a nasty waitress at this restaurant and because of this I probably will never go back. I don't like not feeling comfortable and welcomed in a place where my money and time is going into. I started to complain before I left but in reality I don't think it would have mattered, and we left a tip not as much as we would have if she was more pleasant. I don't know whether she was having a bad day, a long day or to take it personal but I can't deal with attitude like that and won't take a chance on it again. This man drove a hour to experience this was just unbelievable!!!!

They're a hit or miss. Sometimes the food is good, other times it's cold. Sometimes the wait is…read morereally long even when there is no one else is there. If I'm back in town, and I really want it, I would return, but other than that, it is not my first choice.

I ordered food from here via Door Dash. I ordered a burger, corndog, fries, and drink. When the…read moreorder arrived, the entire contents was wrong. 0 out of 4 items was correct. There was a complete disregard to paying attention. A clear evidence that managers and owners just do not care about the business. There was an entire jar of mayonnaise on the hamburger. I didn't add mayonnaise to the burger. Sheesh how despicable.

Delicious icecream sundae. Great portion for small. Icecream flavor was delicious. Fudge, whipped…read morecream and cherry delicious. Great service at drive thru and senior citizen discount. Love this place.

My boyfriend and I discovered the Dairy Depot when we were walking the Dunn Creek Trail. Everything…read morewe have had so far has been great. They do a really great job. I get either the Fudge Brownie or German Chocolate flavor. There is a ton of outdoor seating and a nice vibe. We really enjoy having a nice walk on the trail and ending with a treat from here. Great weekend plan.