Saturday May 23rd a friend & I visited the Drive-thru location. Since this location on Commonwealth…read morehas been open, I have failed to go into the estab- lishment. My visit yesterday was a very PLEASANT experience. If U too have never gone into this location, it would be well worth your visit. Seeing all the fresh pastries & ice cream displayed gives a much needed boost!! Stop by S O O N

Pastries were delicious, especially the cheesecake bars. My husband got cranberry orange, and I got…read morecaramel apple. This place was busy! Right before Christmas rush, we were picking up some cakes for holiday gatherings. Took awhile for staff to find our pre-orders in the cooler. Lemon cake was my favorite over the strawberry but both were delicious! We did stay, but there looked to be plenty of seating for a cozy cafe place to relax.

I was in Abingdon for a workshop last summer and had time every evening afterwards to do a little…read moreexploring. Abingdon is a little town with a lot of fast food outlets and doesn't exactly have a vibrant cafe society or third spaces for people living outside of the nuclear family unit constellation. So I was delighted to find this little cafe/ bookshop (The Book Cellar) which even has a tiny garden as well where you can get a cuppa tea, browse the books, sit down and maybe just get some writing done or just collect your thoughts. Folks were very friendly and I had no problems here whatsoever. It's small, very cozy but for little Abingdon, it's just right. I was so happy to find this corner of Abingdon. I may come back to Abingdon in the future for other workshops and if I do, I sure hope this little shop and cafe are still here.

I stumbled across this charming local coffee shop and book cellar, in Abingdon, VA. I was greeted…read moreupon entry by the barista! She was so kind and very patient as I scanned the menu. She provided recommendations and shared with me the specials offered at the time. I ordered a custom made beverage, hot Toasted Marshmallow & Butter Cookie latte with oat milk; I topped it with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. It was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect sweet treat to warm me up on chilly winter afternoon. The cafe also featured a very cute book cellar that had the neatest items!! You can definitely tuck-away in this cafe to get work done, you can meet with friends for a coffee date, or even just chill and have a cup of coffee, a pastry and indulge in a nice book. If you're in Abingdon, VA, it's absolutely worth checking out!

Southern Sweets is a small bakery shop located in the Stone Mill Village in Abingdon. They offer a…read morevariety of sweets, such as cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, parfaits, and truffles. The hubs and I stopped by while we were in town, and we decided to try some of their cupcakes and milkshakes. They also seem to be a popular choice with the locals for catering and other private events.

My family has been using Nancy for several years now and we are never disappointed. From baby…read moreshowers to birthdays, and my upcoming wedding, Nancy does it all. I have never tasted cakes that are as rich and flavorful as these. They are beautiful and sure to be crowd pleasers. Nancy is a sweet lady and is always so helpful when it comes to design or helpful ideas. Nancy and her Fancy's are well worth the price. Hands down, the best in the Tricities!

From the owner: Catered events from full service to deliveries and pick-ups (Weddings, Anniversaries, Business…read moreevents, Family Reunions, Picnics, Deli buffets, Class reunions, Cocktail parties, Finger Food trays, Party & Dessert trays). Bakery orders for: Specialty decorated Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary cakes, and Homemade cakes & Dessert bars~ Most orders can be pick-up, delivered, or full catering service per request of customer~

I bought a tomato pie today from here and it was AMAZING! The crust was the best crust I've ever…read moretasted. Flaky and melted like and tasted like butter! Filled with tomatoes and cheese. I will be back to try all the things.

This is the best bakery I have been to yet, the pastries, bread, and wraps were made perfectly. The…read moredrinks and meats they sold in the fridge were high quality as well. The prices were great for what amazing food they were offering. Never mind the amazing customer service. They have an awesome selection of home made merchandise, I would tell anyone near by to please come by here and show support. They said they do square dancing every other Friday night! I will be coming by here anytime I am near Boone, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars.

I always stop here when I drive by. It's right off the highway and there are gas station options…read morenearby, making it an easy decision. They have a mix of local bulk foods (honey, jellies, jams, chocolates, candies, etc.), a cooler aisle (drinks, sauerkraut, etc.), and a sandwich deli in the back. Bathrooms are clean. Parking is plentiful. And there's no hurry in shopping. If you can't find something, they'll point you to three kinds of whatever you're asking for. You will always buy twice what you expected and eat some multiple of the candies you promised yourself you'd "save" on the way home. So save room in your trunk, people.

Best sandwiches around. There's nothing better than their fresh bread. They have a great selection…read moreof baked goods and all kinds of goodies.

This is a small, really cute spot in Blowing Rock that we spotted while exploring the area. They…read morehave a ton of options but we weren't too hungry so just got a cookies & cream macaron. It wasn't the best macaron I've ever had, but it was certainly the biggest haha. Service was fast & friendly; ambiance isn't really applicable, Flavia's itself doesn't have seating. Street parking is free in Blowing Rock, I believe. 7.5/10 would recommend!

This place may be small but the desserts are outstanding. At least the two we finally chose...key…read morelime pie and blueberry lemon cake. Wow! Large enough to share and it's worth every dollar spent. We met the owner's daughter. She said she doesn't bake but her Mom bakes everything in the case--impressive. She said she's the taste tester. Not a bad position. The place is right on Main Street, but the front door faces the other way. We walked right by it and didn't see until we were walking back to our car.

Awesome place! Always swing by and grab food when in the area. Had coffees, a flat white, and…read morebreakfast. Had a homemade biscuit with egg and bacon, a yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola, and a breakfast with sausage gravy. Super yummy. No food pics as I have already reviewed! Great service and total coffee house vibe.

This coffee house is just that a bit old house . They have a good menu if you want something to eat…read moreto go along with your coffee . So much staff here that if you have a question about the area there is someone there for just about anything . Very nice group of people . I did not get coffee but a chai , it was a pretty good chai , they told me it was on the sweet side so I had them lower the amount and it was great . Paired the chai with a gluten free brownie and a gluten free cookie that was almost like a gingerbread cookie just to as strong . The gluten free options are good solid options , not that run of the mill gluten free stuff you normally find . If I ever make it back up there I will definitely stop back in