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    Vida Dulce

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Jillian S.

    TLDR: Excellent flavorful Mexican style desserts made with fresh ingredients. Customer service and signage needs work. As a fan of their Cary location, I was excited to find out they have a Knightdale location too. Unfortunately this location is not as good as the one is Cary. Although they seem well staffed, the line moves slow. Plus during our visit, they were out of numerous items. This could have been an irregular experience, however, if it happens often I recommend they shorten their menu or post when items are out of stock. This would shorten the wait time since customers would not have to decide on a different item to order. Due to out of stock items, we ordered different items than originally planned. This was no big deal, however, we did not receive the new items we ordered. We ordered a churro sundae and dipped popsicle. We received a banana split and guava popsicle. The ice cream flavors, donut sandwich, and popsicle flavors we originally ordered were out of stock. I'm sure they would have fixed it, but we did not bother correcting them due to the long line. Nonetheless, the items were incredible. The flavors are strong and fresh and the desserts well balanced. I usually order mangonada, but was happy to try the guava popsicle. The popsicle flavors are posted at the end of the display case (at the front) rather than near the menu. This works for when you are ordering just a popsicle, but not for when you are ordering a dipped popsicle unless you already know what flavor you want. I recommend posting a popsicle menu by the main menu as well. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and liked how they stay open late.

    Mango chamoy popsicle
    Alexandra E.

    Cute little Ice cream spot in ideal location. Good music, tons of options, and helpful staff. I had the mango chamoy popsicle which was a combo of Spicy and sweet. So large I wasn't able to finish it. Will definitely be back with my kiddos to try some rolled ice cream and street corn! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is due to lack of cleanliness both inside and out front.

    The mangonada is my go to.
    Katie T.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet as I tell everyone about it! I was thrilled when they opened a shop in Knightdale (though it's also dangerous for me during the summer). I feel like you can't pigeon hole this place as it has so many different options...ice cream of all kinds, funky chip things, popsicles, and my absolute favorite - the mangonada. It's a delicious concoction of mango chunks with a mango sherbet and a spicy sauce of some sort. The popsicles are amazing. I only get the ones made with milk. They dip things like whole Oreo cookies, pieces of graham cracker, etc. into the mix and let it freeze up. Get the fruity pebbles one! Trust me. They all have so much flavor.

    This was the worst ice cream I've ever had with my kiddo. The worker was lovely but the ice cream had zero taste and the only thing I did taste was freezer burn. $12 to put down my garbage disposal. SO disappointed!

    Bubble Gum Ice Cream Cheesecake Burrito. Instagram/TikTok: @raleating

    Awesome spot for Mexican sweets and snacks. We loved the crazy nachos and paletas. The cheesecake burrito was really good. Only spot I've seen that has agua frescas with boba. The strawberry and mango agua frescas are really refreshing. Have to come to try the rest of their huge menu. Check out @raleating on Instagram & TikTok for recommendations on Triangle food spots!

    Strawberry aqua fresca and fruity pebbles popsicle
    Kierstyn M.

    As always, the treats here are delicious! I ordered a strawberry aqua fresca and a fruity pebbles popsicle and wasn't left disappointed. They have so many wonderful and delicious looking things to choose from. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other menu items!

    Rolled ice cream with fresh pineapple and strawberries
    Allan A.

    This was an amazing experience. They offer 80 flavors of popsicles, 20 flavors of ice cream, incredible items like fried spaghetti, other gourmet mexican items and rolled ice cream. My wife got a strawberry slush made with real fruit. My rolled ice cream was fresh made getting cream, fresh cut pineapple, fresh strawberries, filled with Carmel sauce and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. I am excited to go back and try some of the many unusual tastes and flavors they serve.

    Time for ice cream
    Tamar J.

    I was wanting some ice cream my friend and I stumbled upon this place. The young lady that waited on me was really nice. My friend was next for service after me and didn't get waited on by the other worker, she ended up not getting anything. That would have left a bad taste in my mouth too. They have a variety of food, drinks, and ice cream. I order the churro ice cream sundae. The ice cream sundae comes with three scoops of ice cream, two pieces of churro, and you can pick whichever toppings you would like to top off your Sundae. I pick three different flavors of ice cream; pistachio, butter pecan, Oreo, and topped off with pecans and chocolate syrup. The churros were decent, but the ice cream was one note. I feel like I couldn't taste a big difference between the different flavors of ice cream. I was very disappointed in the Oreos because my ice cream didn't have Oreos in it. I couldn't taste the pecans in the butter pecan, and the pistachio was the only one that I could actually taste pistachio nuts. Needless to say I wasn't impressed with the ice cream.

    Horchata popsicle (ft bubblegum popsicle in background)
    Shannon W.

    So exciting that this street food shop got to open up another store in NE Raleigh!! So many desserts lasting from sweet to savory. My favorite is elote/corn in a cup- corn is my favorite veg but it being mixed with cheese, mayo, a hint of lime and taki dust is a warm inviting snack in the winter. Or, when it becomes hot and you want fruit without all the sugar - their mild, refreshing popsicles will feel like fruit fossilized in a sorbet just for you (my picks are kiwi for water based and horchata for milk based). I get the aforementioned staples everytime but they have something for everyone. Go and you'll never get tired of it!!

    Dominique C.

    Very cute place and I love a good late night sweet spot. Ice cream was good churros nice and hot. It was so much I couldn't finish it all. Would love to try something else from here

    Emily K.

    Great little find in Knightdale! Fresh fruits and friendly service! Excellent flavor! Such a fun stop for a sweet treat

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    the food here is always so good regardless of what you get! the aguas frescas are my favorite

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    Like the spot. Good environment. Family friendly. They have chair outside so you can grab your eats and seat outside

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    This is a super cute place! The workers were very friendly and were working hard. We loved everything we got and are excited to come back!

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    One of my friends recommended me this place. Great product and customer service, will definitely be going back!

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    Goodberrys Frozen Custard - Best frozen custard in the Nation

    Goodberrys Frozen Custard

    4.2(86 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $

    Great authentic ice cream been eating there since CHS highly recommended and great tasting ice…read morecream!

    I used to come to this ice cream shop since I was a kid, and I'm sorry to say, it's just not like…read morehow it used to be. I don't know if it was because they were busy on Sunday (5/31/26) or what, but I did not enjoy my ice cream at all. I ordered the Carolina Concrete (vanilla frozen custard with M&Ms, Oreos, and hot fudge). The signature is literally in the name -- concrete -- but mine was terrible. From what I understand, it's supposed to be fresh frozen custard served upside down because it's thick and frozen, but mine was far from that. It was served the regular way, and the custard was basically liquid. I also ordered my dad's plain vanilla frozen custard. The lady helping us was sweet, but she mentioned they only had certain frozen custards available at the moment, which was disappointing. I feel like there should've been a sign letting customers know that beforehand. When I questioned my order and mentioned what the sign described the Carolina Concrete to be, the employee did offer to remake it, which I appreciated. But honestly, I shouldn't have had to ask for something to be made correctly the first time when I paid for it. I'm not sure what was going on, but it felt like they weren't prepared for the Sunday crowd on a hot day. And no -- before anyone assumes it melted because of the weather -- I ate it inside my car with the A/C on, not outside. One thing I'll always give them credit for is the atmosphere. The outside seating area is still really nice, especially with the fountain, and it looks beautiful at night with the lights. I'll probably know moving forward to visit during less busy times or later in the evening instead.

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    Cold Stone Creamery

    2.1(61 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    I went here for a mommy/son date with my 7 year old. While he enjoyed his ice cream, I'm not so…read moreenthusiastic about mine. I get what I always get at any Coldstone - the Founders Favorite. But first let me start out with the place itself. It wasn't dirty, but it wasn't the cleanest. The employees were impatient and not friendly, rushing all of the customers. My son was trying to decide what he wanted and felt rushed so he just chose something with chocolate. Like I said, he's 7 so he enjoyed it. My ice cream was not mixed well at all. All I of the toppings and mix-ins were on the top of the ice cream so midway through there was nothing. Just cream. Thank goodness I got it in a waffle cone so I just mixed some of that in. I don't think we'll be visiting this particular location again.

    5/4/24: We walked in and the place was packed. That was a good sign, I thought…read more As we waited in line for our turn, I noticed that EVERYONE behind the counter was touching cones and making ice cream cups and whatnot WITHOUT gloves. Not a single soul had a glove on. They also placed the tongs they were picking candies up with directly on top of the glass counter where customers were leaning instead of in the holding dish that it should've been in. I wasn't getting any ice cream at that point, but my fiancé still did because he's the greedy type. Nothing turns him off, clearly. Even the ice cream dripping down the cup onto the guy who made it's hands wasn't enough to turn his stomach. The guy didn't even wash his hands once. None of them did. They just kept touching counters, cones, making ice cream, answering handing it to customers. DISGUSTING!!!! When we got to the register to pay, the cashier (possibly the owner) dug out his own wallet to give us change. It was weird. But anywho. I won't be back.

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    Culver’s

    3.0(19 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Fast food at a higher level…read more I usually stay away from chain restaurants, but this relatively new midwest chain caught my attention - and I am glad it did. When you walk in the door it just feels different. The interior is clean, relaxing and inviting. You still have to order at the counter, but then you seat yourself and a server brings your freshly-prepared food to you. The signature item, the ButterBurger®, takes this staple to a new level. I tried the Deluxe with Swiss Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Onion and Pickle. It was one of the best fast-food burgers I've ever had. The patty was as thin as all the other burgers around, but juicy and slightly buttery. The Onion Rings had a good balance of sweetness and crunch - a definite winner. The Wisconsin Cheese Curds were dry and disappointing. The Grilled Reuben Melt was not quite what you would get at a New York Deli, but still enjoyable. There was a good portion of tender corned beef, cheese and sauerkraut on nicely buttered bread. Other options include three Salads, Grilled & Fried Chicken and Chicken Tenders. The Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp were surprisingly good, and the Cocktail Sauce pleasantly tangy. My favorite is the Beef Pot Roast sandwich with extra Grilled Onions. The shredded beef is tender and flavorful, and the Horseradish Sauce tastes like the real thing. The Crinkle Cut Fries have that crispy snap with a tender, crunchy inside. Cod Fish and Shrimp dinners come with Crinkle Cut Fries, Cole Slaw and a Dinner Roll. Culver's Ice Cream is creamier and smoother than most soft-serve I have had. There's also Regular & Malted Milk Shakes, Root Beer Floats, Ice Cream Sundaes Concrete Mixers and Smoothies.

    I got the Single Butter burger with grilled onions, onion rings, and a Cod Fillet sandwich.My…read moreburger was cold and there were barely any onions which didn't look grilled. I'm not sure what it was but I wasn't about to eat it. The Onion rings were hot but "SALTY" like I was confused. Cod sandwich was supposed to be with cheese and ketchup Only! There was no cheese and it was also cold! It looked mashed together by hand!! This was my 2nd and last visit. My first visit no issues however today was definitely a waste of time and money!

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