The Quarter

I found Andrea's online and I went to get a donut. The donuts all looked good. I got an old…read morefashioned with white icing. I also got ice cream and the serving was plentiful and delicious. I ate my donut after dinner and it was soft, moist and the icing was great! I recommend a trip to Andrea's. Keep in mind that you need to pay with cash. They have an ATM but it charges $3 for the service fee.

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!

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Colombia Bakery Restaurant

4.6(19 reviews)

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

Bistec de Carne with Salsa over Rice with Fried Plantains

View of the restaurant

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The Ice Cream Shoppe

4.0(10 reviews)

1.7 mi

Amazing soft serve ice cream! There was a large variety of desserts to choose from. The line was a…read morelittle long on a Saturday night, but once our order was taken, our ice cream was out fast.

This is a sweet little shop on the west side of Statesville. We found it by accident and are so…read moreglad we did. It reminds us a lot of a beloved soft serve shop back home. It takes debit/credit cards and cash of course, and is nice and clean. There is no indoor dining but plenty of picnic tables outside. The parking lot was very clean as well. The ladies inside who helped us were very nice. They have milkshakes, smoothies and Sundaes. We of course, were craving a plain dipped soft serve cone. It was so good. The chocolate was not waxy and was nice and crisp. Good thickness as well. They weren't chintzy or cheap with it. We sat in our car and ate it and loved every bite (lick?). I have driven past this since, and every time, it is packed. We totally understand! We cannot wait to go back!

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Karen's Cakes & Cafe Pharr

5.0(5 reviews)

4.9 mi

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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!

Barrel of crabs

Names rustic cake

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Bristol Cafe and Catering

4.4(103 reviews)

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Great food- everyone more than satisfied. Outdoor seating. Could use a better cup of coffee, but…read moreotherwise brilliant. Will return on my next trip through Statesville!

We got here a little early on a Saturday morning and were surprised they didn't open until 9 AM. It…read morewas worth a 10 minute wait though! The food was phenomenal. I got the fried pork chop breakfast with cheesy grits, scrambled eggs and a biscuit with sausage gravy and it was probably the best I've ever had. My husband had the Huevos rancheros with chorizo and the collard greens and he said the collard greens were the best he's ever had as well. He loved everything! The staff was super nice and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch.

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Avacado Toast

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Pelican's Snoballs

3.9(10 reviews)

0.2 mi

Ten out of ten. I love shaved ice, and pelicans does it right! Go down and get yourself one and…read moretell them Sneaky Uncle sent you.

Great place to stop by on a hot day! I tried the Rainbow flavor and it was very good, the syrup to…read moreice ratio was great! Also has somewhere to sit down outside, bonus points for it being in the shade. The staff here were also kind, the price was good for what you're getting.

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Alibi Cookies

2.3(4 reviews)

2.0 mi

Order was wrong (I wish we had checked the box prior to leaving-picked out 9 of certain flavors and…read moreone flavor was left out and replaced with something else), price was higher than what they listed on the menu board (menu board says any regular, specialty, and iced cookies for a box price, and the cashier rang them up individually which caused the price to be $2 higher on a box of 18 regular sized cookies) and the taste of the cookies weren't anything special. The location was not busy although it was a Saturday. Employees were friendly.

Terrible customer service. I waited 10 minutes before I was even acknowledged. Overpriced,…read moreunderwhelming, poorly staffed.

Pasta Amore

3.4(47 reviews)

super slow service, food was not bad but over priced ... one piece of lasagna for 25 dollars …read more maybe 15? it also did not come with anything .. not even salad or vegetable. we are big foodies and maybe this price would be acceptable in a high-end restaurant, but this was not it had a very musty smell. If I eat there again, I would choose to sit outside. the red sauce was good the garlic bread was very hard. Wouldn't recommend it mushroom portions very tiny with an over price pricing.

I do LOVE Italian cuisine but Pasta Amore is NOT even Olive Garden grade Italian food! Don't waste…read moreyour time, taste or money at this restaurant when there are two other excellent choices in Statesville. I, first, was introduced to Pasta Amore's food at an event they catered and I was very impressed with their desserts. The food was good but the desserts were amazing! Tres Leches cake and Cannolis! Based on this we decided to add the restaurant to our "Must Try" list...boy, were we wrong! Don't let the beauty of the outside fool you! We were dressed up and ready for a romantic Italian dinner date. Inside is moody and dark but not in an amore way, no, there's no romantic feel to this dimly lit restaurant. It's also confusing inside, like a maze. Staff were at a bar in the dining area on the left when we arrived but later moved to a bar in the main dining room. We were told to seat ourselves which is another source of confusion at dinner in an Italian restaurant. I get understaffed and conserving energy nowadays but is there such a thing as an Italian casual diner? Next, our drink order was taken from behind the bar by shouting at us, "What do you want to drink"? This was very off putting, especially for my dinner date because the server was behind him. I ordered a domestic beer but was informed there were no bottled beers except Red Oak and there was a craft beer on tap that was very close to a domestic taste. I agreed to go with that. As my beer was served, we were informed of the specials then server left. When the server returned to take our order, we were informed that there was one Cordon Bleu left, as well...this was not mentioned with the Specials. We both ordered the Chicken Breast stuffed with sundried tomatoes & spinach Special. This came with a House Salad and choice of dressing but we were offered a Caesar for an upcharge. I had to add on an appetizer order as we were not offered the opportunity. I ordered Fried Calamari. It is one of my absolute Italian favorites! Summary: Beer was good, I had two and my SO had one. I had to ask for the name of it and I only got the name of the brewery...Moon Brew. As I left, I saw a display on another table about the beers, I'm assuming it was an IPA but your guess is as good as mine! Ah, the app...my Italian favorite...Fried Calamari! Um, no, just no....please, do not order it! Definitely frozen but I know this about all restaurants but this calamari is just so bland, even the batter is flavorless. Maybe heated in oven or maybe a microwave but it was lukewarm at best. Worst Calamari I've ever eaten! House Bread and House Salad were subpar for an Italian restaurant but they do give you packets of butter with the bread and they have Blue Cheese dressing. It was edible and I was starving but definitely not the best bread or salad I've ever had! Entrees were good but you could tell it was not fresh or housemade. Both of our plates looked exactly the same and scratch-made food is not conducive to that level of uniformity or consistency! The taste was not fresh either. Again, it was edible and we were starving! $80.00 later, I would have rather ate at any fast food restaurant in town...there's definitely NO AMORE lost here!

Grand Opening Day

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Soft Touch Dairy Bar

2.2(6 reviews)

1.5 mi

Stopped in a couple times, never anyone working. Not sure why they bother... Seems to be…read moresomeone's hobby connected to the scooter shop next door. Smells like Chinese rubber inside. Anyway, couldnt taste the food as there was literally nobody working inside. Don't bother stopping here.

Saw this place sorta lit up at night a few times so I stopped in on my way to class during business…read morehours; a sunny day was turning to an overcast evening but it was still warm enough to warrant a small dish of ice cream in lieu of a proper meal. A young lady was fixing a window sign when I walked in but got around behind the counter and cleaned up before I figured it out: dish of moose tracks and raspberry swirl something, the coin from a fin goes in the pot plus folding money back in my pocket. Didn't get any real food because well I just didn't... kind of a soda shop feel to the inside with a big scooter on display and a small game room in back. high-tops on the patio to the left and a power sport service center attached on the right make for an odd sort of combo - and the barbed wire topped fence gives the place a weird but unsettling vibe.