Dessert in Virginia Beach, Virginia…read more.. Since the thermometer read 95 degrees, my friend suggested that we go to Skinny Dip (soft serve ice cream). I was thinking that I'd rather not because I have lactose intolerance. She read my mind and said that Skinny Dip has dairy-free options... Yay! Okay! We entered the cool shop and she showed me the vegan and lactose-free flavors. In sample cups, she dispensed the three flavors that I could tolerate: Green Tea (lactose-free) Vegan Soy Heath Bar Watermelon non-dairy sorbet They were each good in their own way, so, I filled my cup with all three! Then, we headed over to the toppings bar. I got the strawberries, black berries, kiwi, mochi balls, and popping boba! Ooh! Fun! At the cash register, our cups were weighed. I checked in on Facebook for a discount! We dined in and enjoyed our creations! Our mouths were freezing cold and we were able to face the summer heat outside... because The Skinny Dip had cooled us down!

The place of many dates and high school casholas. It was adorable being able to bring my son here…read moreafter so many years I haven't lived in Virginia Beach. Even though there are so many froyo and ice cream spots in the city, this place will always be near and dear to my heart. A lot of memories were made here and I hope they never close, specifically this location. Many businesses have closed and opened up around it, but this place seems to still be going strong. Skinny Dip is always a nice place to cool down on a hot day or satisfy a craving on a cold day. I love their froyo and I love the endless choices of toppings. Love how they have dairy free options. It's just such a fun spot to be at with friends, date night, and dessert!

Our family LOVES Rita's!!!! Our only complaint is the…read moreevening we went the young girl working was a snot!!! Clearly she does not like her job. She was RUDE and NOT friendly but then had the nerve to flip the screen around and expect a tip Like really???? You really expect a tip when your customer service is horrible???? Also the store was filthy dirty!!!!

I love the Italian ice. my only complaint is that many of the young girls working are super rude. I…read morewish they hired nicer workers.

Disclaimer: this is only MY personal experience. I quite possibly have sensory and or neuro-issues…read morein relation to certain environments and surroundings, so take that into consideration when reading this review. _______________________________ Now then, as far as the food? I like it. I have gotten some shrimp pasta and it was a very big portion. Lots of tomatoes. I really enjoy the Oreo cheesecake. Full Oreo cookies inside? Yes, please! Service? Not bad. Everyone's been really nice whenever I've been waited on. If all of this is true, then why am I only giving two stars? Well, a few reasons. Allow me to explain and please hear me out. 1. The Prices. There is no excuse for the outrageous expense of every item on the menu. Sure, you get a lot. But that still doesn't justify it, in my opinion. Just because you have to park in a garage across the street, traverse through an office building, use an elevator, and then cross a busy intersection to even get in, does not mean that we also have to be charged massive moolah for the effort to dine next to a floating Aztec relic. 2. The Location. Like I mentioned above, it is not convenient to get to. Maybe it's just me, but I don't like having to complete a tour of half the block to be able to go to this place. I suppose you can burn off a few of the copious calories you'll consume at this place by walking over a mile back to your car, so that's cool, I guess. 3. The cheesecakes are frozen. While I'm not much of a food snob, it is easy to tell that most desserts at most places are indeed frozen. It is ironic that this place prides itself on its namesake, only for them not to even be made in-house. Just a nitpick, admittedly, but still worth noting. 4. The inside ambiance. Now this is what my initial disclaimer was for. Personally, this is the biggest problem I have with this place. And it really is just a "me problem".. However, I'm still going to share it. I do NOT like the atmosphere AT ALL. The large space, open floors, high ceilings, and distant noise do not help my sensory issues. For example: while seated in one of the booths, the back of said booth went almost all the way to the ceiling it seemed and it felt like being inside a coffin. The floating head in the wall peering at me the whole time didn't help matters. I could hear background chatter and yet couldn't see anyone or anything happening. It was like a Twilight Zone situation in my head. Made me feel really uncomfortable. It was VERY dizzying and I felt disoriented after only a few minutes in there. It gives me such anxiety and stress, that I have twice got my food to-go and left. One time before it was even served. First visit, I tried and failed. Second attempt 10 years later, I didn't even make it to the ordering before it got to me. It's just too much and I'm not accustomed to such large areas. It really weirds me out for some reason, even I don't fully understand. So if you happen to have any similar issues, then order to-go like I have a couple of times before. That's usually okay. I will say, that some of the interior is very nice-looking. It resembles a cathedral almost. But it's not fancy by any means. It holds up a facade of being so, but they have a "macaroni and cheese burger", so they cannot by any means, carry that sort of image without a few laughs being given in return. I would definitely eat from here, but I would only order to-go. Place is just too big, noisy, trippy, and stressful for my weirdo-brain to recognize as anything but uncomfortable.

The staff is really nice and accommodating, however the food is definitely rushed to accommodate so…read moremany customers. We came in late at night, with an hour until close. We really wanted a quick late night bite before going home. We waited awhile and our waitress let us know the kitchen was backed up as they were so busy. We ordered two appetizers with ground beef, both had pink in them. I understand that internal temperatures can reach 160 and still make the meat appear pink. However, it's entirely unappetizing when it looks and tastes undercooked. The manager assured us that it's not undercooked, however I think it could've used a bit more time in the kitchen. The staff did accommodate us and took it off of the check. They really did make it right, which we appreciate. Sadly I'm not sure we will be back out of the general fear of eating something undercooked.

We decided to have a random dessert night with the entire family, and we're so glad we came to…read moreSweet Frog! We absolutely loved it! They have a great selection of flavors and toppings, the place was clean and welcoming, and the staff was so friendly. Not to mention they also have military discount It was the perfect spot for a fun family treat. We'll definitely be back!

Even when busy, this location is always a great place to stop by, I've gone countless time and I've…read morenever had a bad interaction with an employee ever! They've always greeted me and are very quick to check me out and help with anything I need!! They always have flavors in stock here, nothing is usually out of order except for maybe one time I went but I assume this was a bad day since as I said, I've been here so many times and this is usually never an issue!! Toppings are always stocked, neatly organized, and well kept which I can really appreciate as someone with allergies, I don't ever have to worry about things being mixed! The atmosphere is very chill and relaxing, exactly what you would expect from a stereotypical sweet frog, but this location is especially well kept and friendly which is always appreciated :) I see families in here ALL THE TIME!! And I even usually stop around late in the night a 1-3 hours before close, never feeling rushed or sketched out!

Really great experience…read more Ordering is straightforward and easily understandable. Lines moved efficiently and the staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful.

Always great service, the young ladies that work there have always been amazing at customer…read moreservice. They offer military discounts as well which is really nice especially for a military town. The icecream is our favorite still by far, we come least once a week in the summer and biweekly other months. We get excited to try their new flavors when they come in. I would love to see ownership update and maybe clean the place better. It definitely could use it.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Smashburgers has been on my radar for a while, but I really felt wanted…read moreto try it once I saw the CEO burger wars on social media A doctor appointment in Chesapeake finally made it happen. I walked in love the vibes - the 1950s retro look - big lush booths. I ordered Freddy's original double combo with no mustard. The two steakburger patties with melty cheese, slices of red onion, and my favorite part of the burger - two long sandwich slides. As my side, I opted for the tater tots over the fries and it still included the signature fry seasoning. There are so many options to dip my tots in -- I grabbed my standard - ketchup, and I decided to try Freddy's signature fry sauces (the original, jalapeno, and smoky). Of the three fry sauces, my favorite was the smoky. I found myself dipping my tots for the smoky umami flavor. I finished the meal with the best cola ever - Pepsi!

I have given this one multiple chances and they just keep failing…read more First of all, I have NEVER gotten a completely correct order. The burgers are okay, but super bland no matter what's on them. The fries are some of the worst, most pathetic excuse for fries I've ever seen or had. They're like little grub worms. The custard is really good as are the ice cream sandwiches, but this location never seems to have the Oreo Sammies. Whether dining in, drive-thru, or pick-up orders, they always find a way to screw everything up. This location's been here for years and they still can't get their act together. It's also overpriced for what you get. The word "Value" has lost its meaning over the years and this place is an example of why and how. The cheese bites are pretty good, I have to admit. But they're not world-changing. The burgers have only as much flavor depending how much salt you put on them. Honestly, for any of their food to be flavorful, you'd need to put so much salt on it, that you'd be accused of preserving it for the winter. It's also too loud and RED in there. It's like if Target had a cousin in fast food.

I forgot that I stopped here almost 6 years ago. It was during the pandemic when people stayed…read moreinside to be safe. If they went to get food, it would be takeout. And in some cases, folks would eat in their vehicle. That was the case when I went here for the 1st time. Fast forward to now, I happened to run into The SnoBall Shop when I picked up food from a food truck nearby. Let's see how everything went. After leaving a food truck right across the street, I headed here to order a snoball which I haven't had over a year. Just like the 1st time, you head to the front to place your order. Beforehand, I took a look at all the flavors available and chose white chocolate. I also chose marshmallow fluff for the topping. Overall, the snoball was good. The white chocolate flavor was present throughout and having the marshmallow fluff as a topping and in the middle helped with each serving. The snoball did melt due to the weather outside, but it was totally fine. Once again, the SnoBall Shop came through for yours truly. I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in the area. Till next time :)

3.5 rounded up. Service was great, the gentleman was kind and I inquired about the superhero $1…read morediscount in uniform. There are numerous options available explained on their signage. I opted for the kiddie size snowball which was a good portion. It includes 2 flavors, but I chose add-ons - whip cream and tajin and added vanilla ice cream at additional cost. I'm glad he informed me that due to the kiddie size, adding ice cream would increase the height and most likely have the snoball spill over. He offered to place the ice cream on the side to avoid spillage which I greatly appreciated. They have a large variety of flavors and the reason for the 3.5 stars was due to the taste. I had the passion fruit and tiger's blood. I think the tiger's blood is a sugar free flavor with splenda, so that may have been the reason why I wasn't loving it. I did finish the entire thing though. Haha.. I've just had better tasting at other local businesses. It's located in Primrose shopping center near the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. There's plenty of parking available and they have 3 vibrantly colored tables for seating. I'm sure their presence brings a lively, fun vibe to the shopping center that's in dire need of an update.

One of the good things about La Dulce Vida is its walking distance from the hotel I was staying and…read morebeing open until midnight. I placed the order via DoorDash close to midnight for a pickup. Everything was ready upon arrival and the fellow working there was friendly. Unfortunately, the funnel cake was over fried and crispy. I like mine more on the soft but crunchy side for the texture. It also had too much powdered sugar on top. Same goes with the Bavarian cream stuffed churros. Too sweet and over fried. Not exactly a great combination. There was also no dipping sauce accompanied with the churros. There's also no seating available inside or outside the shop. The ice cream selection looked interesting. However, I would be afraid of the mold and other issues due to the dripping condensation it had inside the display case. Probably a pass and no return for me.

After lunch, my best friend and I headed to the Oceanfront and wanted something sweet, so we…read morestopped into La Dulce Vida, which was located right on the strip. Their menu included everything from pizza, wings, and empanadas to fun dessert options. What really stood out was their Dubai menu, featuring Dubai Waffles, Rolled Ice Cream, Churros, and Dubai Chocolate Bars. We decided on the Dubai Chocolate Churros and they were fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious! We also ordered Strawberry Lemonades. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy mine, the lemon pulp was a bit gritty and gave it an odd taste. That said, the service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. I love that this spot was located in walking distance of the beach. I'd definitely go back to try more of their Dubai-inspired desserts!