Cannella is my favorite gelato (or ice cream for that matter) in Birmingham! The flavors they have…read moreare hard to come anywhere else. My personal favorite pistachio is always available which I love. I also really enjoy the pineapple habanero which is uniquely sweet and spicy. The gelato consistency is dense and silky and reminds me of Europe. The staff here is friendly and will let you try multiple flavors to help you decide. It has limited seating inside but there's more outside which is nice on a cool day. They also have a full coffee menu which is a plus. If you're more of an espresso or pourover person they make it really well!

One last stop before heading home from Bham! I'd had this spot bookmarked and it was a short drive…read morefrom where we ate, so we headed on over to get some dessert. This gelateria is tucked away in a cute area. The road is like...cobblestone? Or very uneven and narrow at least. Wasn't super friendly for our car. Probably better to walk from somewhere else nearby. The inside was super weirdly hot, which was unexpected. Fortunately we were getting our goodies to go. There's very limited seating inside but you could maybe grab a spot if you wanted to. I ordered a scoop of hazelnut gelato and husband got chocolate. The flavor selection is somewhat simple and limited but that's not necessarily a bad thing - product seems very high quality. Service was acceptable, quiet and matter of fact. The serving size was generous. Both gelatos were good, but my hazelnut was great! It was so pleasantly nutty and sweet, and the texture was amazing. I'd definitely order this treat again! Give them a try if you're a gelato fan. Yum!

Cream & Cones is a good place for ice cream in Pelham, Alabama…read more The service is friendly and tge place had a cool enough ambiance. If you are in the area, go check them out.

Excellent local ice cream parlor established 8 years ago that serves a variety of flavors, both…read moreconventional and not, in an open social environment. There are board games on a shelf that can be played on any of the tables or booths around the shop. The staff here are friendly and attentive, someone started making my order within a minute even when traffic was low at the moment and staff were taking a break in the back. If you plan to come here however, don't be surprised if you end up spending around $15 or more for two people.

You all know I adore Near Me Smoothies and Ice Cream. It has been months since I've seen my little…read moresister which means we were overdue for a sister date. We met here yesterday to catch up, use my $5 off bday reward, enjoy the weather that was nice enough to take advantage of the outside seating area. They've added a couple items to the menu and have added a refrigerator/freezer area that is filled with several viral snacks to come and purchase to try out. I'm sure this is a hit with the kids in the area who know TikTok trends like the back of their hands. The two individuals working were sweet and even suggested a different milk option to my sister for her smoothie selection unless she desired the more "sour" outcome her original choice would have made when blended with the ingredients. She chose to take their recommendation and loved her smoothie.

Walked into a very colorful and vibrant atmosphere. The decor definitely catches your attention and…read moregives off a fun, modern vibe. Customer service was very friendly and accommodating throughout the visit. I ordered the Oat Adventure because I am a fan of Do-si-dos. They were out of apples, so I substituted cheesecake bites and went with the vanilla base. I also added peanut butter sauce and caramel. My wife ordered a chocolate base with mango, bananas, cheesecake bites, Biscoff cookies, and caramel. Presentation looked good and everything was visually appealing. The ingredient selection process is different from traditional ice cream spots because this is New Zealand-style ice cream where the ingredients are blended directly into the base. For us personally, the vanilla base was not sweet enough. My wife felt the same about the chocolate base. The flavor profile came across lighter and less dessert-like than we expected. This may simply come down to preference. We realized during this visit that New Zealand-style ice cream may not be our thing. Personally, I prefer places where the ice cream stays intact and mix-ins are folded or added in, similar to Yogurt Mountain or traditional ice cream shops. My wife also raised a good observation for customers with allergies. It did not appear that every mix-in had its own separate scooper, which could potentially create cross-contamination concerns for people with nut allergies or other food sensitivities. Price also factors into the experience. For what we received, we were right at about $20. The quantity-to-value ratio felt questionable considering the portion sizes. If the flavor had been a bigger hit for us, the cost might have landed differently. The concept is unique, and I can see some people really enjoying the fresh fruit approach. It just did not quite have that "it factor" for us. For our personal rankings, we would probably still lean toward spots like Big Spoon, Cold Stone, Dream Flavors, Edgewood Creamery, Marble Slab, Mountain Brook Creamery, and Unbothered Scoops. Not a bad experience at all, just not a repeat visit for us.

First time trying this place but I must say I really appreciated the service more than anything…read more The line was almost out the door but the service was still very pleasant. I honestly cannot remember the flavor I had but it was good but not rememberable. I would definitely come back to try other flavors.

This ice cream was SOOOO GOOD. I got a waffle cone with malt fudge, and caramel brownie. Omg. It…read morewas amazing. The service was good and there was a great amount of seating inside! The also have public restrooms which is a plus!

Came with a group of 10 after dinner. Every one got to taste any flavor and we got through with…read moresplit scoops of probably every flavor. Service was fast and friendly. Ice cream was delicious. Loved the kids table and sitting in the back with coloring pages and books. Parking was very difficult since it was a busy Friday night. We had to park on a one way street and walk all the way around with two kids. Why are the curbs there so high? But the ice cream was totally worth it.

Solid ice cream from Big Spoon, once again. This was my first time going into the Edgewood…read morelocation, and it had lots of seating options inside. The lactaid on the counter is funny. I had a scoop of the cookies and cream with some salted caramel drizzled on top. The waffles cones my friends got smelled good and looked really fresh.

Haven't been here in years and it did not disappoint. A pretty traditional ice cream shop that has…read moreall the common flavors but some added flavors that are a more of new but oldies. My ice cream was a vanilla base with chocolate waffle cone and graham crackers. Clever name. Very busy in a Friday night! Great service. Clean shop and eating areas inside and outside.

Great ice cream! There were so many flavors to choose from. The location was a little hidden, but…read moreit is a very cute atmosphere. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was because the waffle cone was not my favorite. However, the ice cream was still great and it's a lovely place to take families!

Stopped in with the husband and kids after dinner in Homewood. Friendly and welcoming workers…read more Ordered two cups and a short top cone. Fast service. The store space is very small and confining but your order is basically ready after you tap your card at the register. We were lucky there was a free bench right outside to sit and enjoy our ice cream with the kids. It was so much in a cup that my 4 year old stopped eating -- lol what?!

New Shoes Soft Serve has been generating a lot of buzz since opening in downtown Homewood, so after…read morechurch on Sunday we decided to see what all the excitement was about. The shop is clean, bright, and has a fun modern aesthetic. However, the space is tight as a cheap suit. Once a few customers came in, it quickly felt cramped. I ordered the Brownie Batter soft serve in a cup with the Brown Butter & Sea Salt Shell and Brittle Crumbs. My wife ordered the Brownie Batter with the Cookie Butter Shell and Dulce de Leche. On paper, both combinations sounded outstanding. Unfortunately, neither delivered. The soft serve was creamy, but none of the individual flavors stood out, and the toppings failed to elevate the dessert. The Brown Butter & Sea Salt shell lacked the rich buttery flavor I expected, and the brittle crumbs didn't add much beyond a little crunch. My wife's Cookie Butter shell and Dulce de Leche also blended into the background rather than creating distinct layers of flavor. Instead of working together, the combinations were surprisingly forgettable. The biggest issue is value. At $8 per cup, it's hard to justify the experience. Honestly, a pint of Ben & Jerry's or Häagen-Dazs costs less and delivers far more flavor. Even Dairy Queen offers a better value with larger portions and desserts that leave a stronger impression. Pros * Clean, modern shop * Creative concept * Attractive presentation Cons * Very cramped interior * Flavor combinations don't stand out individually or together * Premium price without a premium taste * Better value available elsewhere I always enjoy trying new local businesses, but this one didn't live up to the hype. The branding and concept are excellent, but the product simply wasn't memorable enough to justify the price. One visit was enough for us, and we don't plan to return.

Incredible ice cream right downtown! They make the ice cream themselves, and they had ton of…read moreinteresting flavors! They said their best seller has been the banana pudding ice cream, which was sold out for my visit. I'll be back to try it sometime. What a great location! We needed an ice cream shop down here by all the 2nd/1st Ave restaurants. Hopefully some of the surrounding restaurants (Bayonet, Helen, Salud, Paramount) might collab with Dream Flavors for some desserts on their own menu! I had the Mamaw's yellow cake with chocolate icing flavor, which was fantastic. My dad had the biscoff cookie flavor which was also great.

My mom's friend recommended Dream Flavors to us, along with the Black-owned restaurant next door,…read moreso we decided to check it out. One thing I liked is that you're able to try different flavors before deciding what you want. The only downside is that the number of flavors available to sample is somewhat limited which is three. I ordered the red velvet, which unfortunately wasn't my favorite and didn't have a good taste.My mom ordered the butter pecan, and that one was definitely better. We paid around $13 for two waffle cones, which felt a little pricey, but overall it was still a fun place to stop and try something different. I'd definitely recommend checking out Dream Flavors if you're in the area and want to support a Black-owned business!