What a lovely little dairy and sandwich shop. I have never had milk that tasted so good!read more

This ice cream is regionally prominent, but the source is here. It's a building that is a ways off…read morethe highway, but was nonetheless busy on the midweek afternoon I stopped by. Their hours are not very late, and I imagine there aren't a ton of passersby after dark but it's a little puzzling to me that they're not open at least until the evening in summer. The ice cream flavor selection is considerable. Given the setting, this is not a place you'd go for non-dairy frozen desserts, it is definitely ice cream. Their peanut butter cup flavor hit the spot for me. A seasonal raspberry truffle didn't quite; the raspberry flavor was strong, but there were some ice crystals and overall textural unevenness and the chocolate truffles were not present in sufficient numbers for my liking. There is also a store which houses a small amount of produce and other fresh and preserved items, as well as a deli counter with some prepared food. I didn't find a ton of interest outside of the ice cream I came for.

Betty & Veronica's makes the BEST cheesecakes! We have tried their Blueberries & Cream but our…read morefavorite is their Banana Pudding Cheesecake. It is AMAZING!!! They are working on finding a business location but will meet up with you once you order. Their service is excellent and they schedule a time and local pickup. It is worth it, but looking forward to seeing them with a shop window so the rest of Roanoke can see what they are all about. Their customer service sets the bar for any other bakery in Roanoke and beyond. In short - they are wonderful! Forget any other cake - make your birthday, anniversary or other special event cake a Betty & Veronica's Cheesecake! They have a full menu with plenty of exquisite choices on their Facebook page! The best desserts in Roanoke! You MUST give them a call! Tell them Tom sent you!

The carrot cake is massive. I was gifted one and wow. One slice is too much for both of us. It's…read moregoing to be a feat to finish it. I would say it's a good 10 pounds or more. Super dense and moist. Definitely not too sweet as most carrot cakes are. I wish they came in different sizes. $130 for a cake is very high. At the same time, they are huge and can easily feed a dozen people in one sitting.

Yall. This bakery stays on my mind. I was gifted these cupcakes in the hospital after I had my…read moredaughter and then I went a few months later and got my husband and I a few other things from the case to try and it is all phenomenal. Regarding their cupcakes, the cake is so moist and icing absolutely perfect. I tried a slice of their Little Italy cake with the cannoli on top and it is out of this world. My husband had a chocolate chip cookie sandwich with cookie dough filling that he said was delicious. The ladies behind the counter were super kind and helpful. Their shop is so beautiful and unique. They even offer dog bakery items! I'm glad I don't live too close to this bakery or else I'd be stopping in every day and gain 100lbs! Counting down the days until I can come back!

I visited the restaurant last Saturday while touring the Factory Expo Center…read more I ordered the Catfish dinner with the two sides. To be honest, I thought I did not have enough food as I only received one filet versus the two filets I am used to. It turned out the portions were more than enough, and I had plenty left for leftovers. Notice the size of the filet. The food was very tasty and seasoned right. The sweet tea was so good I ordered 3 glasses. The carrot cake concluded a wonderful evening of eating. The service is great and wholesome, and the restaurant was very clean, and I enjoyed the oldie but goodies Soul and R&B music playing in the restaurant. It is highly recommended you go there and try the food.

From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of pride -- the celebration of…read moreBlack excellence is woven into the atmosphere, and it makes the whole experience feel meaningful and rooted in culture. Now, the food? Fresh, flavorful, and cooked with love. We had the fried whiting, collard greens, mac & cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, and the chopped steak with gravy and onions. Every single bite was delicious. No shortcuts, just real home-style goodness. Definitely coming back. Mama Sarah's isn't just a meal -- it's an experience.

I came here once last year, and I remember not being really enthused by it, but there's not really…read moremany other boba options in the area. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of ordering from here again. I don't really want to fault the employees for anything because they're just teenagers trying to make money, but for some reason, they didn't fill my cup the entire way which was annoying since I'm already paying over $6 for this. My main complaint is with whatever they use to make the drinks. I ordered the plain milk tea because I remember I didn't like the Thai tea last time. They honestly both tasted the same--sweetened milk with no other real flavor. The boba was also weirdly flavored although it was supposed to be brown sugar, and several of them were harder than the rest. Overall, this place is poorly managed, and I'm sure you could make better boba at home.

The bobas was horrible I ask for lychee milktea and taste…read morelike milk with sugar. I didn't taste the lychee flavor, my husband and son order strawberry something the cashier recommend, they don't like it!

What a cute and quaint little coffee shop in the heart of downtown Rocky Mount! I stopped by 3…read moretimes last week to enjoy the food and atmosphere before they close temporarily to revamp! So excited to see the refresh!

A cute coffee shop right downtown with a great space to work or meet with friends. I didn't eat…read morelunch, but I really enjoyed my fresh scone with a green tea refresher. My daughter enjoyed her iced latte. The free WiFi worked great. The service was friendly.

Delicious ice cream and cookies. I had a flight of 4 small scoops of ice cream and a cookie. I…read morehad Maple Pecan, blue Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie & ??? (lol I forgot the 4th one) with a snicker doodle cookie. Every one of the ice creams were so flavorful and delicious. The cookie was great! Nice and chewy. The inside is a bit dirty, the bench cushions look like it has seen some kids with ice cream drippings. It wasn't unsanitary however. Service was great. The girl behind the counter was very nice and pleasant to speak with. I highly recommend giving Rookies a try.

I first reviewed Rookie's (Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches) when it opened at the Patrick Henry…read moreHistoric building in Downtown Roanoke; just across the street from the Social Security building and the Roanoke Public Library - Downtown Branch. I did so after having visited it several times, having had their ice-cream and homemade cookies, and having talked to and interviewed their store employees as well as their truck driver who brings their ice-cream and cookie dough from Lynchburg, Virginia. Now that Rookie's has relocated from their Downtown Roanoke store to Cave Springs, at 3549 Electric Rd, Suite D, I have decided to visit their new location, and write an update review. I urge all the readers to this review to also go back and read my first review and accompanied photographs to learn more about the history of the company. For Rookie's is more than just an Ice Cream Parlor. It's a place where desserts and friends meet to create something memorable. Their employees are encouraged to establish conversations with their customers and answer questions about their company and their products. And their comfortable ambiance and seating area contribute to the enjoyment and extraordinary sweet dining experience while people socialize with family and friends, and share quality time with them. The new location is more family-friendly and has more parking than their previous location. The residents of Cave Springs have welcomed Rookie's with open arms and have become steady customers in a relatively short period of time. I was impressed to find out that it is located in thr same Shopping Center as Cafe Asia 2 Restaurant, one of my favorites Asian Restaurants. Rookie's continues to offer different flavors of cookies, homemade ice cream, and signature ice cream sandwiches, in a clean and simple interior design relaxing environment, and with excellent customer service from their warm, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Today I visited the new location with a friend and both of us interacted with the servers and had ice-cream sandwiches. Mine was Mint Chocolate Chip cookies with Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. The combination of the two made the perfect sweet snack or dessert. During the time we were there chatting and enjoying our ice-cream sandwich, we saw many other customers come in and do the same. It seems that Rookie's made a great strategic move for a win win situation between the company and its customers. A quote from the owner of the community I feel best describes it best: "We believe that community is built on a foundation of celebrating something good and we believe our handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. Ice cream, cookies & milk will bring you together! We're all about the memories made and the nostalgia we hope you feel whenever you tuck in to a treat with friends and family." All of Rookie's ice cream is handcrafted in Lynchburg, and they offer vegan and gluten-free options. Rookie's hopes to continue expanding to other locations, with some customers even asking for a location in North Carolina. I highly recommend this business and its products, and consider it one of the City of Roanoke's gem.