I came across this gem while visiting UAB Highlands Hospital for an appointment, and what a sweet…read moresurprise it was. They had a beautiful display of treats that immediately caught my eye. Everything looked absolutely scrumptious, like you could taste the love before even taking a bite. I couldn't resist picking up a few items, including a slice of key lime cake, and let me tell you... it was to die for. Every single thing I tried was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Now I'm on a mission to visit their actual storefront because this experience definitely left me wanting more. I also love supporting Black owned businesses, so this felt like a win all around. Sweet treats and good energy... I'll absolutely be back for more.

I love the HOT cinnamon rolls and I am not sure of the name. They have had it in two sizes. It does…read morenot matter if they make it with white chocolate or milk chocolate. The correct answer is yes please. The staff are so friendly and kind! I just wish I knew what that heavenly chocolate creation was called.

Amazing gem right in Hoover. Delicious, fresh baked pastries, breads, and delights. Legit Latino…read morebakery. Can't go wrong.

Beautiful place,great food,nice workers. Amazing just great.I lived near this place and I would go…read moreevery week tasty bread and great service. The ice cream shop right next to it is also very good even with the coin machine.

Bendy's Cookies and Cream never disappoints! The first time my wife and I visited, it was just the…read moretwo of us on a date night. We were looking for a sweet treat to wrap up the evening and stumbled on this gem. The snickerdoodle cookies were soft, warm, and packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor. Paired with their creamy, rich ice cream--it was an instant win. We said right then and there that we'd be back. This time around, we brought the whole family to celebrate Father's Day, and we had a great time. Our son came in making a big fuss about wanting Teddy Grahams (of all things ), but we had something better planned--and Bendy's delivered. Once he got his ice cream in a waffle cone, he was all smiles and forgot all about the Teddy Grahams. Great ice cream, fresh-baked cookies, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's date night or family night, Bendy's is officially our go-to dessert spot. We had a great Father's Day, and Bendy's made it even sweeter.

Popped in around 8ish and they were low on cookies. The staff explained to me the best times to…read morecome in for a better selection......they stop baking cookies around 7pm. I really wanted to try their ice cream sandwich but I just got 1 chocolate chip cookie and 1 banana pudding cookie. Yummm!! This was my first time trying the banana pudding cookie & I loved it so much! The.choc chip is always a solid choice. I like this location because it's so easy to get in and out of. The store is clean and has nice inside and out seating available.

Went here an hour before closing on a Saturday. It's located in the Trussville Entertainment…read moreDistrict which I loved. Loved the cute and pink aesthetic throughout the shop. The server that helped me was very sweet and helpful. They let you try any the ice cream and cookie dough before you buy. I mainly had the cookie dough flavors and they were divine. Pretty good menu that I will test out more the next time I go!

First time going here and the place was very cute and nice staff. Lots of ice cream and cookie…read moredough flavors to try. We got the mouse tracks milkshake and it was pretty good. Nothing over the top about it, other than $9. I thought it was interesting skim or 2% milk was NOT an option. I did get whole milk. But I guess going to these places, no one is watching their calories I would come back to try some more flavors of the cookie dough. Great shopping area and location.

Ok. Every time somebody comes into town, I take them here. It's almost a requirement that I take…read morethem here. It is SO good and I have not been disappointed every time I've come here. They have such creative flavors, and I appreciate the acknowledgment to people coming in with different diet restrictions. They have some flavors that are staples like chocolate, vanilla and a few others (I always get the chocolate flavor with something else) but the others can rotate. But seriously, go here and just just enjoy the flavors here. The flavors just pop in your mouth. I just had the coconut lime sea salt paired with chocolate, and the chocolate was just as creamy and smooth as always, and the coconut was so sooo unique and bursting with flavor and so refreshing. The people behind the counter were so nice and allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted. This is very kid friendly - they have a small table at the back so kids can sit there very family friendly. Clean place and loved the vibe here!

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

I made the right decision getting Marta to make my Mother's birthday cake. She made her a 3 layer…read morecoconut cake that was absolutely delicious. The only one i have ever eaten in the same league is Doll's CC cake at Highlands/Chez Fon Fon. This was really easy, I gave her a 3 day notice when i called it in and she knocked it out of the park ! It was ready on-time as scheduled. Don't forget Marta's for all sorts of sweet things. Her Kentucky Derby pie will knock your socks off ! Special Order ahead.

They went out of their way to make sure my special order pie was perfect!!! The pecan pie was…read moreamazing!!!! Highly recommend! Looking forward to going back and trying some casseroles!

I was in search of some ice cream this afternoon and this quaint shop popped up. Let me tell you…read more.. this is the BEST brownie I have eaten in my 23 years of life! Upon walking in I was offered multiple samples (which were all amazing)! I got the Butterscotch brownie with the Cow Tippin ice cream. CHEFS KISS! Mr. Ali, you have a great thing going! I will be back soon! With more people at that! (Brownie was to-go)

I came here with my friend Natalie one night after dinner last week since it's so close to my…read morehouse. I've been meaning to try this place. We definitely always need more late night dessert spots around here. Service was good. The employee was nice. I tried a few samples and decided on the Lemon Cheesecake scoop. I really enjoyed it at first, but towards the end it tasted a bit like lemon cleaner or chemicals so I don't think I will be getting that flavor again. The shop itself seemed really nice and whimsical though.

Was given some of their mini cupcakes and after clarifying they were nut free, I ate two. Person…read morewho gave them to me said they had Mexican chocolate, regular chocolate and espresso chocolate. I ate two because of what I was told but less than an hour later I feel sluggish, nauseous and my stomach is killing me. Because they're closed I can't check the ingredients with the bakery themselves and website gives no answer. I have a very serious peanut and tree nut allergy that present as gastrointestinal problems so this is a little upsetting for me. I understand a business cannot guarantee cross contamination, but they should at least disclose that somewhere on the website..

I stopped in for a quick "small" treat. Tavie was nice and helpful as per usual! I bought 6 baby…read morebites in my favorite flavors. If you haven't had a baby bite, it's about time! They're delicious and come in your typical cake flavors, but are so much better than your basic iced cake!