When I was searching for the perfect bakery, I was fortunate enough to find Ava…read more This year was especially emotional because my daughter recently moved to North Carolina, and it would be her first birthday without us. Even from over 800 miles away, I wanted to make sure she still felt celebrated and loved. Ava went above and beyond. She created a beautiful cake, personally delivered it, and even surprised my daughter with extra goodies. I was told the cake was absolutely delicious and looked perfect. Thank you, Ava, for helping make my daughter's birthday so special and for giving this mom a little peace of mind from 800 miles away. Your kindness and thoughtfulness meant more than you know.

We love Haven! Its a cute local coffee shop/bakery that if you want it, offers dietary restricted…read morebaked goods. Get there early for a good selection, and try the cinnamon rolls and the chocolate croissants. *chef's kiss* The staff there is always friendly and tips are welcome if you feel so inclined. Very cute, and eclectic seating spaces to sit back and enjoy your coffee and sweet treats before embarking on your day's adventure!

Andrea's bagels made fresh every Friday and Saturday are the best in the universe!!!…read moreAndrea and her team are friendly and helpful !! There's a nice little corner up front by the window where you can sit and enjoy your treat in a cozy setting !

Very cute place & GREAT ice cream!!! The staff here are…read moresuch a joy to connect with! HH (hungry hubby ) really enjoy his Rum Raisin & banana pudding ice cream... half of which was give by picture time. Lots of in-house baked goodies (brownies, and bagels. The ice cream is from both Hershey & Mooresville companies. Andrea is a great young entrepreneur! Only about 27 or 28!! She started the business in 2013 . Impressive!!! So happy we stopped in today!

Most amazing gem in western NC. I stumbled upon this place by chance and at first, I thought it was…read morea just a bar with food.. but "quarters" in the quarters represents the "French Quarters" in LA. Best Louisiana cousin in state. Dining there brought me back fond memories of Cafe DuMont and French quarters. I ordered couple of take out items after dining in at the restaurant and the quality of the take out food was consistent with what they served in the restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Highly recommend visiting. I will be going back there again.

NOPE. We really hoped to like this one but we didn't even get to sit for a minute before we were…read moreasked to leave. Yep, you heard right. They have a crazy in house policy that you have to be 18yo to be in their tiny restaurant after 5pm to protect the adult atmosphere. Granted, when we walked in with our 16yo we noticed some odd looks from other patrons, but we still found a high top table and sat down. The ambience had us feeling a bit uncomfortable but we were determined to stick it out and give the Quarter a try. (After all, we love the owners' other local restaurants...) We were actually asked for our drink order but then we were asked to leave a few minutes later. It turns out there is a small chalkboard tucked away in the entryway that has a note about being 18 after 5pm. What has left us confused is, the place has speakeasy vibes with half the tiny space as a bar, which would require you to be 21 to drink legally. So the age requirement to protect the adult atmosphere (their words) does not make sense. If you're not old enough to drink then legally you're not an adult. Word to Management.... Rethink your policy so it makes sense, or make the rule more visible. And tone down the swinger's club vibes. Don't waste your time.

What a beautiful display I love visiting this little micro Bakery in the heart of Statesville, the…read morepeople there are so friendly and all the products are fresh and delicious. The porch is so inviting to just sit and enjoy a snack.

From the owner: All the little things stand out as a soulful blend of charm, craft and community, especially in its…read moresetting on a college campus in historical uptown Statesville period warm brick textures, vintage wood cabinet tree, lush, greenery and cozy seating.All evoke a sense of intentional, comfort and esthetic care.It's not just a place to grab a cookie.It's a space that invites paul's connection and delight.

Folks, this place is amazing! You have to love a place that has everything from coffee to vibe!…read moreThese guys are so inviting, the place is lovely and you are going to be shocked at the entire thing. You can come in and find youself a nice place to meet, an area to sit and read, grab a game and play while drinking an awesome latte. And the coolest thing is how this place feels. That has everything to do with the owner. Don't hurry through though, you don't want to miss all the local artisan's wares. They are displayed so well right down the side hallway. And if you just have to grab your coffee and go, you may want to grab a chair in front of the large screen TV and fire. Whatever you do, you have to come out and check this gem in our area! Love it! Definitely one of my favorites from anywhere in the world!

A very cute coffee shop that also has nice service and serves up some strong coffee! They have…read moreoutdoor seating as well.

I got a last minute invitation to a small house gathering, asked what I can bring and my host…read moresuggested a dish or dessert. I opted for the latter given time constraints, which led me to search out a bakery. Lo and behold, the first resulted in Karen's Cakes & Cafe Pharr. I perused the site late Friday night (9/1), impressed by what I had seen of the photos, which was an obvious display of someone with great cake design talents. I couldn't believe my luck at this being the first result and exhaustion led me to retire for the night. I awakened Saturday (9/2) morning and resumed my task by reading the reviews which ultimately led to a phone call. It was not a regular business day, but as luck would have it, I got to speaking with Karen herself; the first call was an inquiry to find out about placing orders. Karen informed me of what I can order and the call ended thereafter. I gave it some thought and called back a second time; this time placing my order for cinnamon rolls, which Karen stated, "everyone loves". The time arrived for pickup and I got the opportunity to be warmly greeted by Karen, her husband Mike, and my order. I absolutely loved our exchange of conversation. To my surprise, Karen had included a couple of treats; a slice of her iced blueberry lemon cake, a slice of red velvet cheesecake AND extras that were totally unexpected and only found out when we got home. Thank you!! Thank you!! At this point, I couldn't wait to get home and when I did, my daughter, who had accompanied me on the trip, opened up the containers with the cake slices and we dug right into our treats and let me tell you, they were mouth watering and deliciously flavorful AND we didn't stop there; we knew we had to sample the cinnamon rolls and Karen, you weren't kidding about those rolls. They were absolutely and delightfully soft with just the right amount of sweet. It was not long before we decided that this is where I would be ordering my birthday cake. I am now torn between the iced blueberry lemon and the coconut cream cake!! Though I think my daughter has already decided on the iced blueberry lemon. Overall, the reviews are exactly what I experienced; a delightful business owner who had charm and appeal, whose smile was infectiously warm and inviting, who knows her products, swears by her customers' satisfaction, and guarantees that you would love it AND love it we did!! These appear to be the characteristics that continue to make Karen's Cake & Cafe Pharr a successful business for over 30 years. Thank you Karen for the last minute accommodation given such short notice. It was a pleasure meeting you and getting the opportunity to experience your expertise!! See you in October!!

Karen made our wedding cake for us. We went for a tasting and loved every single bite we tried! She…read morewas a pleasure to work with, and she made sure we were happy throughout the entire process. She did everything we wanted her to do and fully met our expectations! The cake looked beautiful and tasted amazing. All of our guests told us how much they loved it!

We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

I am a fan of Karen's Bakery, but she is expensive. Worth it if you have the money though. I have…read moreordered two German chocolate cakes at $40 each. I am sure they have gone up in price now. I suggest you check out her place and see what cakes or pies she has for purchase by the slice that day. I also purchased a dozen of her cinnamon buns which were delicious. I recommended them to my supervisor and she bought a dozen for a client as a holiday gift and I was embarrassed I had suggested them! They seemed to be leftover/stale from the day before!!!! I will not recommend anything again for fear of this happening again. I did not feel my business was appreciated

This may be one of Statesville's best hidden gems…read more There is always plenty of seating. The lattes, matcha, and orange-cranberry pastries are amazing. Staff is always so friendly. You won't find this atmosphere in any coffee shop surrounded by a sea of asphalt. Lake Mountain doesn't have many pre-made drinks on the menu. You have to directly order what you want. If you didn't like the menu "latte" you ordered last time, then make sure to specify your order and choose what milk/flavors you want. My only gripe is that they charge for milk substitutes. I really hope this changes in the future.

What a great find for this traveling coffee lover! Lake Mountain is a genuine craft roaster (they…read moreroast their own specialty-grade coffee) housed in a beautiful old two-story building. I loved everything about the café - the ambiance, the friendly staff, the menu, the fact that on the day I visited two local artists had been given space to show & sell their wares, and of course the coffee. It was so good that I've ordered more by mail. And there's something else to love... When I had trouble ordering more beans from their website, I emailed the address under "contact us" and received an quick, helpful reply from someone who is clearly knows his coffees. Highly recommended!