We tried this place once before, but we went right when they were opening. We weren't thrilled that…read morethe soft serve did not have time to freeze yet so it was very soupy. We went later in the day this time and the texture was so much better. My kids swirl cone and strawberry nachos. I opted for the s'mores milkshake. I love that This is one of the few places that does swirled ice cream. The pretty swirl it makes while adding the flavor is just so nostalgic for me. Ice cream nachos were one of the most unique things we've tried in a while. I love the little dipping waffle cone pieces. It was delicious. I also loved the milkshake because the toasted marshmallow ice cream was really good. I had her add chocolate and graham crackers which was really good, but I would probably forego the chocolate next time because it slightly overpowered the really nice marshmallow ice cream. It would have been amazing too with just the graham cracker. The service wasn't bad, we were second in line and got our ice cream pretty quickly. Not much ambiance to speak of, you order at the takeout window (much like a similar chain ice cream place) and then they do have a handful of picnic tables around back, so that is cool when you don't want ice cream melting in your car. We will definitely be back, probably to split more of the cool nachos.

Came at 2 mins closing not realizing the time. They still served me so that was nice but service…read morewas poor. The girl that took my order was nice enough but the other girl had a rude tone and sour expression. They didn't allow my dipped cone to drip long enough so the cone holder was over flowing with chocolate all over my shirt on the first bite. To make things worse she swirled it with butterscotch instead of peanut butter as requested. Gross. Used to love Wallys but atp rather go to a chain.

For Mother's Day my wonderful daughter who attends VCU brought me a whole hummingbird cake from…read morethis establishment. It was the highlight of my day and so thoughtful of my daughter to bring it up to Northern Virginia for My special day!

They have a couple gf options-a chocolate cupcake and some amaretti cookies. While good, I would…read morereally like to see more gf flavors. A gf donut would be most excellent. My husband loves their donuts and giant cinnamon rolls. Shop can seem hard to find if you don't know where to look-it's RIGHT on the street, but parking is beside building on either side.

I do like this place, especially since it is the only place you can get shaved ice snow. I'm not a…read morefan of the really chunky larger bits and Hawaiian shaved ice is the absolute best. The flavors have all been really tasty and creative too, no complaints there. I do wish it weren't so expensive for literally frozen water. I would be by every other day if it were more affordable and not just an every few months treat. I wish there were a few larger tables since all of them are made for four and I generally only come with groups of 5 or 6 and we feel bad moving tables, so we just end up all squeezing together after swiping chairs from another table. Haven't ordered the ramen yet and I pretty much forget that part exists until we sit down. I'll still be back every several months when my wallet isn't as judgmental on me dropping $10 per person on a frozen treat.

My friends and I love Vampire Ice. Every time I'm in the area, I try to make a visit. Everyone…read moreworking at this particular location is very sweet and very professional. Most recently I tried their dulce de Leche vampire, ice concoction, and I gotta say that the caramel drizzle along with the banana is my new favorite combination. Whether it's in the summer or winter, I will always make it a point to visit this location.

So I have mostly just tried her stuff so far in other locations. Two of my favorite coffee shops…read morebuy her delicious pastries, but this was my first time going directly to the source. I needed some pastries for a teacher appreciation thing at my kids school so we decided to go with her homemade pop tarts. Although I love everything I have ever tasted that she makes, her pop tarts are super unique. And they are DELICIOUS. I've now tried strawberry, blueberry, and chocolate and they are all phenomenal. We were able to schedule an order to pickup about a week later, and she is so nice about being willing to make an assortment of flavors, and even packaging her new "pecan pie" ones separately, just in case anyone has an allergy. Love it! Little things like that go a long way in my book as far as service goes. The shop is small, but very cute. I love how woodsy and earthy everything looks. Her cake stands are round slices of wood and she has cute earthy decor all around. She was super busy, preparing for the pecan festival the day we were in, so the cases were empty but she was happy to tell us all about the things she had available in the back still. I'll definitely be back to order more.

It's cake time again!! I was in awe upon seeing this cake for the first time. This year's…read morebeautifully designed birthday cake was a one tier, 9" round vanilla almond-flavored cake. The cake was moist with an almond flavor. The frosting was smooth, creamy and had a balanced sweetness to make this gorgeous and delicious cake satisfying everyone's sweet tooth. Tip: The cakes freeze well also! It was simple to order. They consistently demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, and exceptional talent. Looking forward to my next order!

I like the fact you can just walk in and order on the iPad. You also get to see them making your…read morecookies which is neat. Staff is always super friendly, well lit and clean inside. A little pricey but a nice treat every once in a while. Quality ingredients and great flavors weekly.

very clean! the service was good, since you place the order on your own and quick. This was my…read morefirst time visiting so I ordered the milk chocolate chip and pink sugar cookie. I enjoyed the milk chocolate chip, but it was definitely sweet. I only took a bite of the pink sugar because it was too sweet for me! I would definitely come back though.... If I'm ever in VA again lol

Only three words can describe this place "Oh my goodness". Those are the first words that came out…read moreof my mouth as I took a bite of their Strawberry Crunch Cake. Oh my goodness, this place is phenomenal it is located in an industrial looking area which kind of worried me a bit considering I was looking for a bakery but I was pleasantly surprised walking in being greeted my Mrs. Joan and a beautiful case of sweets. She shared with me that she truly listens to her customers and is willing to custom make anything. Everything in the case is customizable you want a slice of cheesecake but want to add some strawberry crumble? She can do it for you, how about a strawberry crunch cake with chocolate sauce and chocolate crumble? You got it. I ended up grabbing a slice of strawberry crunch cake and strawberry cream pie (customized with some strawberry crumble on top). Both items were absolutely delicious but that cake was out of this world. It was moist with a perfect frosting ratio. Some cakes often have a large amount of frosting due to aesthetics and can be hard to enjoy due to being overpoweringly sweet. This cake was so good with its ratio I had the perfect bite each time. River City Chocolate is the true embodiment of a hidden gem, tucked away between some industrial looking buildings lies an amazing bakery with so much heart. You can really taste the care that goes into these goods. Can't wait to try some of their other cakes and finally get my hands on one of their smores bars (they were out when I went but I was informed to check their website and that you can pre-order for pick up and she will make sure to put those aside so you know will get them).

Holy cannoli! This sweet shop is fabulous. The cannolis are crisp and filled with a light rich…read morecream. The owners were inviting and generous. The shop is a simple building, but inside it's transformed into a "candy land" of desserts! I tried so many treats I may have to go to the dentist soon! I had the cheesecakes, the Oreo brownie, the tasty s'mores, and the cookies! For wonderful desserts, don't desert this spot!

Katherine did an amazing job with our wedding cake. The whole experience was delicious and…read moreimpressive. We planned our Richmond area wedding from across the country in Minnesota. This meant that we had to either trust other customer reviews on vendors or beg vendors to setup meetings all on the one Sunday we were scheduled to be in town before the wedding. Katherine was willing to work with us. She made us the most perfect package of cake samples I've ever seen. She had slices of most of her cake flavors cut into bite size pieces and labeled along with several small, labeled containers of frostings and fillings. We were able to grab this little box and take it with us to be sampled later that evening. The cake was great and estimate was very affordable. We ordered a three tier cake. Chocolate and white chocolate swirl on two layers and lemon and vanilla swirl on the third. All three were sandwiched with Bavarian cream. Katherine arrived in a timely fashion on the day of the wedding, arranged some flowers we'd left for her perfectly, and placed our topper. The cake was SO GOOD! I had guests also approach me to tell me about their favorite layers multiple times. We kept the very top layer to be frozen and enjoyed on our anniversary and I'm pumped! Counting down the days.

High quality ice cream and quality ingredients are definitely good for an occasional treat.read more

So so good. We've been here a few times now! It certainly does not disappoint. I love all the…read moredifferent flavor options that are available. We have been lucky that each time we have come there has not really been a huge line. The service is really friendly and quick. Can't wait till we're back again soon!

This is a great shop with an emphasis on traditional, elegant and southern design with a thread of…read morequirky surprise elements that keep me coming in again and again. Prices are delightful but fair--deals are available without that horrific "designer" markup that keeps all but the well-heeled out of many antique boutiques (Carytown take note!) I am blogger/photographer and local homeowner and never fail to find something (or several somethings) that interests or inspires me! Sophisticated, spot on and yet approachable for the home owner and DIY designer looking for a friendly leg up on the perfect antique find!! Run--don't walk to Arleene Herriman Antiques! Pure bliss!

From the owner: Abigail's offers a great mix of items for sale. Running as a small antique mall we offer a wide…read morerange of items from vintage to primitives. A great selection of local civil war relics, and other military items for sale. We are know for our vintage cast iron cook ware, Pyrex, and local items. But best of all we are the home of "The Sweet Dixie" a nice little sweet treat shop full of handmade local and Virginia made items. Our specialty sweet treats sell out every day! Located in the heart of Old Towne with free parking and a clean restroom!