A nice specialty grocery with deli counter…read more I was too late to catch the deli counter but browsed and got a loaf of sourdough from a vendor. From my limited experience I would return.

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined such an extraordinary Grocery and Cafe that opened…read moreits doors in 2019 after quality extensive renovations to Tinnell's Finer Foods, when it closed its doors after 82 years of serving the South Roanoke community. When I came to visit this place for the first time I had no idea that it had a close relationship to the River and Rail Restaurant which I reviewed last year, giving it the highest rank of my Five Star reviews ever. When doing my research for this review I found out that the long-time Roanoke residents, Whit and Lauren Ellerman, the owners of Crystal Spring Grocery, are also the owners of the River and Rail Restaurant, located on the same block as Crystal Spring Grocery. The Ellermans clearly have an eye for recognizing the possibilities of vacant buildings and the talents of others and a vision of how they can come up with something as wonderful as this establishment. Gourmet grocery store and Cafe is a short definition of what Crystal Spring Grocery Company is all about. But I must go more in depth of what makes it so special and unique beside being gourmet. First of all I was very impressed with the interior design of the building space. Simple yet beautiful in its simplicity. I particularly loved its shiny whitish gray floors, and the green furniture and design, throughout the Grocery as well as Cafe. Also, I was very impressed with the windows and lighting treatment of the place. Second, I was very impressed with the quality and organization of the food items and wines, in the Grocery area. Third, with the menu items and quality of the food coming out of the kitchen of the Cafe. I had an Iced Sweet Tea to drink, and a Chicken Sandwich with Fries to eat. Everything was amazingly delicious. And last, but not least, I was highly impressed with the quality of your employees; with the ones behind the counter up front and the ones taking the orders and handing them out in the Cafe area. They all were so friendly and welcoming and at the same time so knowledgeable and organized, providing exceptional customer service individual and working as Team players. I highly recommend this Grocery and Cafe to everyone reading my review and viewing my photographs accompanying this review. This place is another gem in the this neighborhood.

This is an upscale health food grocer in a town that does not have a Whole Foods, a Trader Joe's,…read moreor even a Sprouts. It is quite large for a store of this sort and was a clean, nice-looking space. As is often the case with these sorts of places, the fresh vegetable selection is not that big, but is high quality. There were a lot of good options for special dietary needs in the other sections. The price is predictably higher than other places, and I haven't determined whether this place could be a major contributor to my food supply or just an occasional stop to pick up a specialty item or hunt for sales. But I'm glad it's here.

It's nice to have a specialty market like this in Roanoke! They carry things I couldn't even find…read morein places like Whole Foods in other areas (if you follow a dairy free diet, the Follow Your Heart sour cream is amazing). The store is clean and organized. I also enjoy the juice bar, hot bar and hair/skin care section.

Staff is very knowledgeable They are…read moreVery helpful and friendly They have everything you need Has very discounts

I called in to see if they had a product in stock. I formerly purchased it through Amazon, but…read morewanted it sooner. The associate who answered the phone was great ! She put me on a brief, 2 minute, hold while she checked. I I was informed it was not in stock, the scent name on the label had changed and they would be happy to order it without a markup and not in bulk... they carry it anyway. It was the same price as on the products website (Shikai) and CHEAPER than Amazon ! What more could you ask for courtesy and cruelty free products.

Great selection and service -well stocked with wine gifts and novelty highly recommendread more

I'm not a wine drinker, but I've found several I liked, so I thought I would go in and see if they…read morehad anything comparable, and could tell me which wine would be comparable. Something sweet, and not bitter. I was trying to explain myself, hoping the guy could help, but he acted like a total snob. I was legit needing help and asking for recommendations. His attitude towards me and my husband made me just say ok, what would you recommend? I wanted sweet with no bitter. He of course sold me two that were supposed to be "delicious". Tried both and they were the most sour/bitter tasting wines I've ever had in In my life. So, the two stars was for his snobby attitude, and also basically wanting me to hurry out of his store.

One of the most beautifully creative gift shop in Roanoke, Sugar Magnolia seems to amaze me every…read moretime I visit it. Today, Black Friday, I was fortunate enough to meet the owners of the place, a husband and wife team who came up with the idea of this store and very successfully have made it come true. The husband deals with the numbers, while the wife is the creative mind and buyer of all the one of a kind interesting gifts displayed in the store. This store has so many categories of gifts that it would be impossible to mention them all in this review, but take a look of the photographs accompanying the review and you will be able to get an idea of them all. After all, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Two of the main categories are Chocolates and Ice Cream. I went there today to purchase a box of hand picked chocolates which I myself selected and one of the friendly employees arranged very neatly inside the box. Some other categories of gifts include very lovely, quality Greeting Cards, very nice Souvenirs of the Star City of Roanoke, Stuffed Animals, Magnets with Quotes that touch the heart, Pottery such as mugs, plates, pitchers, cookies jars, and during this special time of the year, Nutcracker, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and other festive items that celebrate the Holiday Season time of the year. There is also an area with Purses, Jewelry, scarfs, soaps, incense, and a diverse variety of other beautiful items, that the wife and co-owner of the store has hand selected on her trips as Buyer. But if all this seems amazing and spectacular, what is even greater are the hand picked and well trained employees of the store. Immediately after you enter the store they make eye contact and greet you with a smile, making you feel comfortable and at home. They help you with any questions you might have and in locating that perfect gift for a family member or a best friend. They serve you that special ice cream behind the counter, for you to enjoy while sitting at one of the small tables or while browsing around the store. The customer service they provide is absolutely amazing, and they are key in providing the ambiance that make this store so special. I highly recommend this store to all. Go in and browse around. Enjoy the beauty of the store and the diverse gift items in stock. I am certain that it won't take long for you to find a gift for that special person in your life, for your best friend, or maybe even a gift to get for yourself.

Great staff, amazing ice cream and adorable shop. My brother and I shared a banana split and my…read moredaughter got some of the chocolate truffles out of the case.

Outstanding! Don't let exterior device you!!! Food is great. Stopped on our travels for lunch with…read moremy husband. He had Sputnik soup (a take on potato soup). It was great. I had the Space Club!!! It was outstanding. Server was great and food came out quickly!!!!

Great food and chill environment. Service is also top notch!…read more My favorite item on the menu is the peanut butter banana smoothie.

I typically will not enter a GNC because of the way they try to push their products. I came here…read moreonly because I am new to the area and couldn't find a better alternative. I was pleasantly surprised when I was helped by Michael, who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable but was not pushy or condescending in typical GNC fashion. I highly recommend speaking with Michael at this location.

Ice Cream has been, and is, a favorite dessert and snack among all people in every Season of the…read moreyear. Katie's Ice Cream & Chocolate, located in the Cave Springs area of Roanoke, Virginia, is a local business providing Hershey's Premium Ice Cream in a great variety of flavors. Besides Ice Cream and Chocolates, it also provides Jelly Beans, Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies at reasonable prices. To compliment these, they also carry many ty stuffed animals and other toys that make great gifts for any occasion and are sure to bring happiness to anyone who receives one. Located in one of the store fronts of a modern Strip Mall with plenty of parking, this business stands out by its beautiful and contemporary building front architectural design which is painted above the large windows with an attractive purple color, serving as a background for its greenish blue name and logo, which are well lit. As you approach the entrance you will find three white outdoor tables with chairs for those wishing to enjoy their Ice cream outside in good weather. The inside is very clean and organized and has plenty of tables and chairs in a good size seating area to enjoy your Ice cream in the comfort of an air-condition room area in the Summer or a warm heated one in the Winter. Both my friend and I ordered a Waffle Cone with a scoop of Coconut Ice Cream after having had a sample taste from a tiny plastic spoon. The ice cream was very creamy and tasty, and the waffle cones, even though they are not made in-house, we're fresh and crunchy. The young lady employee who served us was very welcoming and friendly and provided excellent customer service. I highly recommend this place to go with family or friends at any time during the day and spend some quality time with them, enjoying some refreshing ice cream or any other of their cool products.

Good product and well conceived business/shop. Hershey's ice cream is across the board very good…read more Service falls in line with line with current young people type attitude . The owner will back this stuff up. I had a negative reaction with the owner and commented. Seems no escape from this these days. My name is Tim Jeter. I live in Roanoke. My Facebook handle is Tim Hampton. Please feel free to comment if you have a different take on my comments and think I am wrong.

Excellent farm to fork meat! Excellent selection of chicken, pork, and beef. Seasonal vegetables…read moreand locally sourced sauces, jams, and honey. Excellent service and available hours for pickup of your local favorites! Known for their excellent beef hot dogs and summer sausage as well! Mary is an excellent salesperson and works with you to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. The local farm is beautiful and offers some gorgeous landscapes typical of the wonderful Blue Ridge Parkway nearby. The meat is antibiotic-free and absolutely delicious. The hot dogs are over and above anything you have ever had and will make the store-bought brands taste bland when you try them! You must try this farm for their wonderful meats and produce!