Absolutely adorable place that got pretty busy pretty fast!…read more There's two tables outside (no shade though) And several tables inside and even a room for kids (some books a small table and games). The coffee is good - really comes through even with syrups. I had the orange blossom and dad had a honeybee. Both were refreshing in completely different ways. No gluten free pastry items except the frittata. But there were cute pop tarts I wish I'd be able to try!!

This is a very simplistic coffee shop. I have stopped in…read moreseveral times over the last year when passing through because I am always going to choose a local shop over Starbucks. They have a decent menu and several baked goods, but I often miss the baked goods when I am in there. They are either sold out or don't have many choices. They make their own syrups which I appreciate and value, but I am bummed that they don't offer a large option in their iced lattes. I have to get a medium and a small to make what I would get at other coffee shops which ended up being almost $13. My medium iced white mocha with blackberry was delicious, but the small had little chunks of white stuff in it and I ended up throwing it out because I couldn't chance it being the milk and making myself sick. I would stop here again, and will of course.

I've visited this location several times before and have always had a good experience, which is why…read morethis visit was so disappointing. I ordered a milkshake, and when I received it, it was basically chocolate milk...very thin and lacking the thick, creamy consistency you'd expect from a milkshake. To make matters worse, I had to have it remade because the wrong ice cream was used the first time. I also noticed that the employee preparing my milkshake wasn't wearing gloves either time it was made, which was concerning from a food-handling standpoint. The service overall wasn't very friendly or attentive, and it just wasn't the level of service I've come to expect from this location. The one positive thing I can say is that the restaurant itself was very clean and well-maintained. I've come here multiple times and have never had an experience this bad before. I'm hoping this was just an off day because I've enjoyed my previous visits, but this visit was definitely disappointing.

This is a cool little place that serves great ice cream in Union Grove near the I-77 interchange…read more The ice cream selection is great, they will mix flavors for you too. The service is friendly and efficient, and the shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The seating indoors is limited, but there's several picnic tables outside. The prices are reasonable!

Super friendly staff and high quality ice cream treats…read more Will definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Everything we tried was absolutely fantastic! The coffee was fresh and flavorful, the ice cream was…read morecreamy and delicious, and the general store was filled with so many unique things that we spent quite a while looking around. There is something for everyone here, whether you're stopping in for a quick drink, a sweet treat, or searching for a special gift. What really made our visit stand out was the incredible customer service. They were so kind, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. You can tell this is a locally owned business that puts a lot of heart into everything they do!! We will definitely be going back again soon!!

Just had there elote ! Out of this world, the family who run this place is very sweet. Very…read moreauthentic !

Hidden gem! By far the best milkshake around, and the cakes are amazing. The fruit is fresh and the…read moresmiles are plenty! 10/10 for my new favorite sweet spot.

I stepped in for the first time today when I saw their ice cream signage. It was very peaceful and…read morequiet inside which was just what I needed on a hot summer afternoon. The ice cream bar is in the back of the store. The selection was very creative. I had a scoop of something that sounded strange but tasted delicious. The lady behind the counter was very nice and helpful. There's limited seating but it's available. Most of the store is well stocked with a nice selection of outdoor clothing and accessories. I loved the section offering unique hand crafted bowls, boxes and other tableware. Some appeared to be from local artisans. It's a great little shop to visit when you are in the area.

What a wonderful business idea to put a little ice cream stand in the middle of a store! My friends…read moreand I were able to look at some clothes and Knick knacks and then treat ourselves to some ice cream. As you can see in the picture below, the waffle cone is the way to go! Just one scoop was HUGE! And the peach ice cream was a winner. We also got a milkshake made with the peanut butter overload ice cream and it was super tasty!

I highly recommend the Banana pudding cake! My husband is a big fan of banana pudding and this…read morecake proved to be a decadent birthday dessert! The cake was moist and the pudding frosting was creamy and delicious. It was a HUGE hit with all of the guests! I am excited to have Witsend Bakery make all my future cakes and can't wait to try out the other flavors! Thank you so much for making this celebration one to remember!

Julia Child once said, "A party without cake is just a meeting." I think WitsEnd Bakery's purpose…read moreis to ensure more of our days are filled with parties. This artisan bakery has undergone all health and department of agriculture inspections and been approved to prepare baked goods for wholesale and private sale. If you've never ordered a cake from a home bakery, we will walk you through the process we followed step by step. For our family, it started with deciding what type of cake my mom would like for her birthday, my dad would like for his birthday, and both parents would enjoy for their anniversary. My parents love old fashioned layer cakes with mountains of airy frosting. We browsed the photos and list of cake flavors in the Notes section on the WitsEnd Facebook page. Mom decided upon a coconut cake for her birthday. This was no ordinary coconut cake. Dubbed Grandma's Coconut Cake, the enticing dessert had been soaked for two days to saturate the cake with coconut flavor, then iced in a fluffy frosting and covered in flaked coconut. Six glorious layers of moist cake were slathered in a towering light-as-air frosting. Vicki Crouser, the owner of WitsEnd, has a contact number for the business on Facebook. We called, placed our order, and arranged a date to pick up the cake. When you work with any home bakery, due to restrictions you won't be able to pick up a cake directly at their home. You will arrange a time and public place for the cake delivery. This was quite convenient for us. Jerry met Vicki at the New Town Square shopping center at an agreed upon time on a day he planned on running other errands. Dad adores fruit .The Banana Pudding Cake was a perfect choice for his birthday treat. Four layers of sumptuous banana cake were filled with creamy banana frosting and vanilla wafer crumbles. This lavish sweet was hand delivered neatly in a labeled, sealed, cardboard cake box. If you don't finish the cake in one sitting, plan on making room in your refrigerator. All of the WitsEnd cakes use fresh butter and eggs. My parent's anniversary cake was a meeting of the minds so to speak. The Mandarin Orange Cake had the mandarin orange pieces my mom loves and the pineapple my dad cannot resist. The confection was an ambrosial tropical paradise. With all three cakes, we had no issues ordering or picking up the desserts. Vicki was always on time to deliver her box of sugary bliss. The WitsEnd Bakery Facebook also showcases beautifully decorated custom cakes for weddings and themed birthday parties. They make a variety of cookies like chocolate mint, chocolate berry, peanut butter tap taps, chocolate chip, gingerbread, and molasses. Several local restaurants serve WitsEnd Bakery cakes. For your next special occasion, veer away from the grocery store and head towards a local baker like WitsEnd bakery. You can read our full review "Got What It Cakes" on our Food and Brew Review blog at https://foodandbrewreview.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/got-what-it-cakes-witsend-bakery/.

Came across this bakery's products at Raffaldini Vineyard's farmers market. The two guys greeted us…read moreand showed us their full passion buckets for bread, pastries, and desserts! They encouraged us to enjoy free bait. Excuse me, I mean samples. Either way they reeled us in with unbelievable brownies and bread. We left with two pumpkin pie tarts, two brownies, a cinnamon twist, and a 'everything but the kitchen sink' cookie. Beyond loving how excited the guys got talking about their products and the fact they use high quality ingredients - the stuff is fantastic! Brownie - just about the best brownie I've ever tasted and I've had them all over. Pumpkin Pie Tart - UNREAL. I'm a pumpkin pie aficionado and eat between 5-6 entire pies each fall. I was a bit skeptical when the sales guys talked the tart up with its "brown sugar tart crust." It's so tasty that words can't do it justice. The internal debate is still raging in my belly whether the crust or filling was the champion of my day. Cookie - Literally is everything but the kitchen sink. Bursting with great and diverse flavors. You'll pay a little more, but it's so so worth it. Thanks guys!

Picked up some sourdough white from the Yadkin Valley general store and it was delicious!read more

Out on a Sunday drive about an hour and half from home and wanted to try something local to the…read morearea so after reading the Yelp reviews I wanted to check this place out and even though Yelp was showing it as being OPEN, it was closed. I thought it looked run down and couldn't believe this building is the same building in the Yelp pictures. I just ran a Zillow search for the area to see what properties are for sale in the area because it's so beautiful and here sits the Rockford General Store up for sale $700,000.00 with pictures of the interior and this place is sitting empty. Yelp...please do better. I wasted time and gas getting here.

What a cool experience! We were out and about exploring the area and when we left Elkin my wife…read moresuggested we stop at Rockford General Store. She has seen several positive reviews over the course of the past several months and had it bookmarked. The drive into Rockford is rural and charming. Upon arriving in Rockford there are a few small businesses and park with the general store being at the center of the very small town. Rockford was founded around 1790 to be the county seat of Surry county. The Surry county seat was later moved to Dobson. The exterior is rustic with vintage signs and a small covered porch which offers a few places to sit and enjoy your meal. We stepped inside and were immediately impressed with the smell coming from the kitchen area, the aroma of hamburgers filled the air. To the left there is a bulk candy area with a variety of offerings including chicken feet gummies, that was a new one for us! The store has a few simple offerings including candles, t-shirts and décor related items. There are also vintage/antique items but they appear to be part of the décor and not for sale. The young lady at the grill was friendly and helpful, the menu consisted of hotdogs, hamburgers, fries, chili, chicken tenders, etc. We asked if the chili had beans and when we were told it did not we quickly made our decisions. My wife chose chili fries without the cheese and added onion. I chose the chili dog with onions. My wife also decided to try one of their apple turnovers which she could see were freshly baked on site. The prices are VERY reasonable! They also offer soda by the can or bottle and feature flavors not normally found. Our food was ready in a timely manner and we decided to eat outside at one of the tables. We opened everything up and it looked delicious. We both really enjoyed the flavor of the chili and thought it tasted great. My wife enjoyed the freshly chopped onion atop the crispy crinkle cut fries as well. I thought the chili dog tasted very yummy too. The hot dog bun seemed fresh baked. It was not a normal hot dog bun. My wife used the restroom and told me that I needed to see the faucet and sink area, which I've taken a video of. Overall, this was a great stop and we will absolutely stop in again when in the area or we may just decide to take another drive out to Rockford. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. We also learned they are one of the stops within Surry County for Sonker. We did not try one today but took the brochure which features places within the county that offer this cobbler type dessert which varies by featuring seasonal fruits. It sounds delicious and we are adding this to our future road trip itinerary, www.sonkertrail.org. There is even a Sonker Festival which takes place the first Saturday of October in Mount Airy.

Twin City Sweets has been at the top of my must try list since I moved to Winston in June 2025, and…read morewow wow wow, I'm just sad I hadn't been sooner! It is to die for!!!! First, I just want to say the employees are the kindest people ever. You can tell they love their business, and it just made me want to keep supporting them! Luckily, they have an incredibly scrumptious product to support. The sundaes - WOW. All I can say is wow It was just so tasty. The ice cream is phenomenal. So many toppings!! I can't wait until I get to go again. I was also very impressed by their outdoor space. Very family friendly with toys and lots of places to sit. A top place in the Triad!

My son is back home for the summer and had never tried Twin City's ice cream, so we stopped by…read moreafter dinner. We arrived around 8pm and the line was very long. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes. They had decorated the outside with Harry Potter-themed decorations, which made the wait more enjoyable. It was fun looking at everything while we were in line. I was originally planning to order something from their regular menu but since they still had their Harry Potter-themed sundaes, I decided to try the Butterbeer Sundae (with a light amount of whipped cream). It was really good! My son ordered the Bailey Banana and he really enjoyed it as well.

Very cute and cozy place. The ladies behind the counter seem to know EVERYONE who entered the shop…read more Both of them were moving with speed and efficiency, calling out drinks loud enough for others to hear (and by name if they knew them personally). An amazing amount of flavors to add to your beverage and the best selection of sugar-free syrups I have EVER seen. Individually wrapped bakery items in the case - not just sweets either (pimento cheese and chicken salad). Books available to read or purchase, and games available to play with your friends.

I love this place they have such good drinks and everyone is always so kind and the drinks are…read morecheap especially the lorus energy and they are about 5-7 dollars each they are amazing 10 out of 10