It has been hot and humid in Nashville! After an exhausting day of packing and moving, we decided…read moreto treat ourselves to some ice cream. I've been meaning to try Van Leeuwen in Cali, but our plans have not yet aligned to be around one of their locations. But on this day, the daughter said it was just a short drive away so off we went! We were quite lucky to arrive to an open parking spot right in front and no one in the shop. The worker was very helpful in helping us decide by offering samples. All the flavors were so unique and tasted just as they were named. It was hard to decide! The daughter eventually chose two scoops -- Earl Grey Tea and Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie. For me -- Mango Sticky Rice. It was all so, so yummy and incredibly satisfying! I'm so glad to have finally tried Van Leeuwen ice cream! We'll be making our way to the Cali locations soon. :)

Really good quality ice cream! There are such unique artisanal flavors, and the ice cream is rich…read moreand decadent. If you want to try something unique this is a good spot. They let us try as many samples as we wanted and service was very friendly! It's a little hard to park, there's a paid lot across the street and it fills up fast, otherwise you can try for street parking somewhere in the neighborhood. We also felt there weren't many places to sit and the outdoor tables were missing chairs/needed cleaning

Ice cream was fine. However, the back area was a mess…read more Should be blown off every morning and would be nice if the tables had been cleaned.

One of my guilty pleasures is cereal, and definitely not the healthy kind. Give me the sugary…read morestuff! Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, Cap'n Crunch... you know exactly what I'm talking about. When I was in town last weekend, a friend told me about this place, and I immediately knew I had to check it out. First, a quick warning: this area is BUSY. I'm talking no parking anywhere nearby, especially on a weekend. Any street parking that might be available during slower times was completely full. I drove around several times, got turned around more than once, and spent a good 15 minutes hunting for a spot. Part of me wanted to give up, but the bigger part of me knew I'd regret it if I did. Thankfully, I pulled into a lot that looked completely full and somehow found the very last space at the back. It was meant to be! After quickly paying for parking through the text-to-pay system (while keeping an eye on the parking attendant making his rounds with a ticket machine), I was finally on my way. Now for the good stuff! The walk to Wanna Spoon was totally worth it. The moment I walked in, I couldn't stop smiling. The space is colorful, fun, and incredibly inviting. I absolutely loved the cereal wall and couldn't wait to snap a photo in front of it. They also had some really cute merchandise, including shirts, cups, and spoons. After browsing for a bit, I ended up buying a shirt because it was just too cute to pass up. When it was time to order, I went with the Rainbow Shake made with vanilla ice cream. Honestly, there were so many flavor combinations that sounded amazing, but this was the one I knew I had to try. The menu is such a fun concept. You can keep it simple with a bowl of cereal, go for ice cream loaded with cereal toppings, or order one of their creative shakes. What a genius idea! The employees were friendly and worked quickly, and my shake was ready in no time. Before leaving, I asked another customer to take a photo of me in front of the cereal wall, and it turned out adorable. Then I took my first sip of the shake, and wow... instant childhood nostalgia. Who knew cereal and ice cream could be such a perfect combination? This place was fun, unique, and completely worth the parking struggle. Now I can't wait to recreate my own cereal shakes at home, and the next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely be stopping by for another sweet treat!

Absolute yes! - if you thought the restaurant was good just wait until you try the cafe!…read more From the aesthetic greenery and well maintained grounds to the super friendly and attentive barista the smoothies here will make your day. I ordered the smoothie "hot date" and I still think about how amazing it was! It's honestly it's worth every sip!

This is a great healthy spot with fresh smoothies, clean ingredients, and an inviting ambience. I…read morerecently popped in for the first time, and I'm already planning my next visit! I tried the Blue Açaí Bowl (spirulina blended with coconut, pineapple, and mango) with strawberry and pineapple on top. I'll be back soon to get it again. Plus, they use local Nashville honey! I didn't try any food this time, but they have an extensive menu with several options. Near the register, they have items for purchase, like pressed juices, organic skincare, and peanut/almond butter. The staff greeted me with big smiles and fast service. The inside is super cute! It gets pretty tight, but the patio is beautiful with plenty of seating. I recommend ordering ahead or going on a nice day to sit outside. They have a ton of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options as well. I'll be grabbing some of their Wellness Shots next time I'm there!

I'm genuinely mad at myself for not trying Cafe Sperry's sooner. I love Sperry's, and I love chai…read more. so I tried it out and wow wow wow. The bananas foster chai was absolutely delicious and the fruity cereal cake pop was delicious as well. The staff was super kind and helped me with any questions I had. I just went through the drive thru this time but will be back to visit with friends inside.

Sperry's Restaurant is soo good so I was expecting nothing short of that for their newly opened…read moreCafe. There is a shop side where you can purchase small items - think bodega. The coffee shop is where I go, as a coffee lover I stick with a ice latte. But their seasonal drinks are my weakness. I had there peppermint matcha with cold foam (the Grinch) and it was probably the best peppermint matcha I've had in the city. PLENTY of parking, great service, and tons of seating! Can get pretty loud !

Visited on a summer Thursday night. It was somewhat busy but not overly crowded. I ordered a swirl…read moresoft-serve cup with sprinkles, which came to almost $7. I did appreciate they gave me 2 extra cups so I was able to easily divide it for my 3 kids. The ice cream itself was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. Unfortunately, there was a noticeable rancid oil smell inside the shop, which detracted from the experience. There is plenty of indoor seating, but the space lacks much ambiance or character. On a nice day, the outdoor area is definitely the better option. One downside is parking. Much of the street parking in 12 South has recently been changed to permit-only, which is a huge bummer. There are a few spots directly in front of the shop, but your best bet is probably parking near Sevier Park and walking over. Overall, it was okay, but given the price and the experience, I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

As a lover of fries dipped in ice cream, Fryce Cream has been on my radar for a while but parking…read morein 12S overwhelms me. While a friend was in town and on the 4th of July where the area was far less busy we made the trip over there! The seasonal ice cream was peach - which is one of my favorite summer flavors! I thought the ice cream was good, I really loved the pickle dip for the fries on the side, and I got just the plain salted fries which were also good. However, as a place that does just fries and ice cream I expected the fries to be more than just good. Maybe getting a flavor would have improved them but I think the basic fry should stand out on its own. We had arrived shortly after opening the the grease from the fryer kinda filled the space as well, which wasn't the most appetizing smell but it's hard with a mostly open kitchen. The employees were really kind and the food came out quickly! I enjoyed my experience overall, but I think I had bigger expectations for the fries in my head than in reality.

Been wanting to try Sarabhas creamery for a hot minute since I generally love Indian desserts & the…read moreowners very modest & wholesome Instagram ads appear on my feed often. My brother and sister-in-law from Ohio were visiting us with their two young children, and we had been hitting up local ice cream establishments all week. We had tried a new one almost every day if they have been there and since we went to five iron golf nearby, I knew we would finish tonight up stopping by Sarabhas. It was late in the evening on a Sunday, but they were surprisingly busy though it did not take long to get served once we ordered. I sent all the saffron and pistachio ice cream and immediately that's what I wanted. Luckily before I made my decision I noticed that they had a Gulab option with that ice cream. Gulab jamun is one of my all-time favorite desserts so this was a must for me. All I can say is if you come here and you don't get that I'm extremely disappointed in you. This is a must visit if you're in the area. I know they have a new location at Lost and Found over in East Nashville as well so hopefully they have the full menu offering there. They are super nice and this is a different kind of ice cream experience that I would recommend over any of the ice creams available in 12 south or in most parts of the town.

Low key dessert and coffee establishment on the second floor of a mini shopping junction - close to…read moreVanderbilt University. I can see the popularity due to the proximity and the size of the shop and quality of items available. We went there to satisfy our sweet cravings and left satisfied. While parking is a challenge around here, you have free parking for the restaurants (20 mins free). We tried a few of their ice creams while deferring some of the other coffees/snacks for a later time. The staff is pleasant, and offered suggestions on their favorites. The strawberry, mango, butterscotch and Indian coffee were all damn good! My kid enjoyed playing Jenga while he devoured his ice cream. If you are looking for a nice coffee/dessert spot - this has to be on your list.

I live in the neighborhood and visited Momo coffee today for the first time. I was absolutely blown…read moreaway by my experience here. I got the canela kisses coffee, a chocolate croissant, and the steak burrito. I just wanna say that was the best chocolate croissant I've ever had (and I've had a lot). I am so excited to go back and try more of what they have everything on the menu looked so good. I very happy to have this in my neighborhood.

The employees were SO accommodating to my mom and I as she has a very specific order and they did…read moreeverything they could to make it perfect. The vanilla and caramel here are SO good. The hot 16oz latte is hugeee and delicious. The avocado toast mixed with yogurt was scary to me at first but it was actually soooo good, could barely taste the yogurt and the eggs were perfect. Genuinely an amazing experience and I love all the workers so much!! Will be back to work or talk with friends bc the ambience is so calming and sweet!

Coop N' Scoop is a super cute ice cream place towards the back of the Belle Meade Mansion. They…read moredon't have a huge variety of flavors, but they have some very good options! The ice cream tasted great and the woman working the counter was friendly. They also have a mini putt-putt station and bean bag throwing. We will definitely be back when we are back in the area!