I think their bakery is very good. Its simple but not over or underbaked. Also doesn't taste…read moreartificial or overly sugary. And thats becoming rarer and rarer nowdays. Service is very respectful. As for their location, you have to walk up north main, and a little before the peak of the hill turn right when you see a few mailboxes one of which says 1282, and you should run into the house in the back.

My roommates and I eat their cookies all the time, but now that I've learned that the owner does…read morenot pay his employees appropriately as well as disrespects them and treats them inappropriately (yelling) I will no longer be eating their cookies

I have seen the Chocolate Spike downsize over the last decade from a full shop to a delivery and…read morepopup establishment. What has not changed is the great taste and quality of their chocolates. I know the day will come when they will close completely but until that day comes, they make the best chocolates in town.

(Wow, I have never seen an overall rating for a business be so wrong! 2 stars is absurd.)…read more The Chocolate Spike is one of my favorite places anywhere to get handmade chocolate and it's right HERE in Blacksburg! I imagine if you came here looking for a cafe you would be disappointed, but this is a chocolate shop. It's true that the shop lost some of it's charm when it moved from downtown, but I am sure they do better business where they are now and I can't really begrudge them the move. Things I love from the Chocolate Spike: - Chocolate covered candied fruits (especially orange peel) - Truffles - Plain dark chocolate or bittersweet bits that you purchase by weight. The selection of chocolate and chocolate cover goodness is extensive, but the basics do not suffer because of it. The prices are good for homemade chocolate. The chocolate is excellent quality. Buy some for yourself, your sweetheart, your mom, your officemates... they will love you for it!

The cupcakes are next level. I tried the red velvet and the salted caramel, and both were moist,…read moreflavorful, and beautifully decorated. The buttercream frosting was rich without being too sweet--perfect balance. The shop itself is super cute and cozy, with a friendly staff that made great recommendations. They even had gluten-free options that actually tasted amazing (hard to find!). Prices are reasonable for the quality you're getting. If you're a dessert lover, this place is a must. I'll definitely be back to try the seasonal flavors!

First time in years I have been visiting Gigi's that the cupcake was not high quality. The cupcake…read moreportion tastes like a Jiffy corn muffin, is dry, and crumbly. The wedding cupcake which is now the "bridal" cupcake is supposed to be almond flavored with a white cake portion (had always been in the past). I also bought a pina colada specialty flavor to try. Same cupcake, just different icing. It seems the cake recipe has changed for the worse. Hoping today was just an exception. Have always loved Gigi's in Christiansburg and the local causes and non-profits they support.

Sometimes in the most common places one finds the most extraordinary things. For this reason we…read moresometimes need to "stop and smell the roses." In a cute, little, Hispanic family-owned business off Williamson Road in Roanoke, Virginia, I discovered this dessert shop named "La Michoacana." Followed by the slogan "El Autentico Sabor a Mexico." (The Authentic Flavor of Mexico). And to my surprise it was like finding the gold pot at the end of the rainbow. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And La Michoacana in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. First of all, I wondered, why this name? What does it mean? "Michoacana is a lady who comes from Michoacan", the owner of the business told me. "I am a Michoacana." "I was born in Michuacan.," she continued. What is the significance of naming this business this name besides being that the owner comes from this state in Mexico? I did my research and found that Michuacan, is a state in west-central Mexico, known for its rich indigenous culture and the world's largest avocado producer. It is often called "The Soul of Mexico" due to its deep cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. The state is also famous for its carnitas, a dish of pork slow-cooked in lard; and is known as the "carnitas capital of the world." Michuacan is also considered the birthplace of paletas (Mexican popsicles). And these "paletas" imported from Mexico, together with Mexican "nieve," which is the word used in Mexico for helado or ice cream are two of the main products sold here, together with creative fruit snacks. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review for seeing is believing, and for an ice cream and dessert shop to be in business for almost 10 years now their products must be good. And I can tell you they are for I tasted them myself. As soon as I arrived, I parked my car in one of only three parking spaces in front of the store. Later I found out by the owners that they have more parking in the back of the store. A friendly lady who was the original founder and owner of the store and for whom the store was named, gave me a warm welcome after I greeted her in Spanish. Her husband of 5 years, whom she met at the store, was also there working and welcomed me. The store used to be smaller but after they married, the husband helped expand it. Many of us are familiar with American and Italian Ice Cream. I am also familiar with Caribbean Ice Cream made originally by Cuban-Chinese who afterwards moved to Puerto Rico and established their Ice cream shops there and were well known by their Creamy Tropical fruits Ice Creams such as Mango, Mamey, Guanabana, Coco, and Piña, among others. Mexican Ice cream is also unique in its very own way. I ordered a Bionico which was fresh fruits cut in pieces with a special sweet cream and granola on top. I also tried their Mango nieve (ice cream), and a Mango paleta (popsicle). They were very flavorful and with pieces of the fruit inside. I definitely highly recommend this dessert place when you feel like eating something sweet and refreshing. I found out that soon they are thinking of having crepes as well. I definitely will be returning soon for some more sweet treats and enjoyable conversation with these very pleasant couple.

Saw someone post about this place on Facebook and decided to try it out. It's a small place but had…read moremusic going on, pretty calm and very bright inside with all the different colors. There were 2 women working behind the counter. One of them greeted us while the other prepared the order for the client before us. I had 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream on a medium waffle cone, my son had a small cone with 1 scoop of Oreo ice cream and my husband had a Mangonada & an Elote Supremo. Both ice cream flavors were really good and soft serve! I was surprised and fell in love with the ice cream texture. Not all places have soft ice cream. Def will be coming again! Do recommend! They have so much more to try!

Staff is very knowledgeable They are…read moreVery helpful and friendly They have everything you need Has very discounts

I called in to see if they had a product in stock. I formerly purchased it through Amazon, but…read morewanted it sooner. The associate who answered the phone was great ! She put me on a brief, 2 minute, hold while she checked. I I was informed it was not in stock, the scent name on the label had changed and they would be happy to order it without a markup and not in bulk... they carry it anyway. It was the same price as on the products website (Shikai) and CHEAPER than Amazon ! What more could you ask for courtesy and cruelty free products.

This was a nice stop looking for some planner supplies…read more They didn't have what I was looking for but the store was very well organized and clean. The staff was busy stocking Valentine and Easter decorations. I found that this location had much wall decor. I stopped in on a work trip so it's not likely I'll be back in the area but it was a nice stop through.

Very helpful staff. Lost the receipt but they looked it up with the card I used. That was…read moreimpressive. The only confusion was which line to go in: turns out all the lines can do returns and check outs. Large selection and mom left with a bag of goodies and very happy. Everything was well organized and priced. Will be back

I ordered a pretty elaborate birthday cake for my son and Stephanie, the owner didn't hesitate a…read morebit. Other places I've tried in the past were unable or unwilling to do the designs that I asked for so he ended up with a regular old birthday cake but not this year! This year he got exactly what he wanted thanks to Stephanie at Sassy Cakes. I always support small businesses and this is definitely a small business I'll keep in my contacts. She is friendly, creative and had my cake ready in 2 days. Thanks Stephanie! This year I got to give my son the best cake ever and he loved it. Not only was it awesome in appearance, it was moist and delicious as well. I'll never buy a cake anywhere else again!

Very nice produce and plant shop! Nice selection of plants, flowers and garden supplies, and good…read morefood supply. Very friendly people, the lady talked to me about how to keep plants in the house when I have a cat. I got to pet their friendly, adorable pet cat too! I will definitely be back when I have the chance.

I got my Christmas tree from Mike's for the first time this year and it was the freshest, most…read morebeautiful tree I have ever had! It just came down today and even now... over 6 weeks later, it's still gorgeous! Very little needle loss and still smells like a forest! I will never buy a tree from anywhere else. The spring and summer flowers are always gorgeous and they have a huge selection.