Nata Belle's was definitely worth the try!…read more I grabbed three flavors: Sweet Potato Brownie, Peach Cobbler Pound Cake, and Oreo Pound Cake. First things first--the texture is EVERYTHING. Pillow-soft, incredibly moist, rich, and you can tell these recipes have been perfected. The quality is absolutely there. These desserts are definitely on the sweeter, more indulgent side, so for me this is a once-in-a-blue-moon treat--but when you want a real dessert, they deliver. This is not your little "I just need something sweet" cake. This is a luxury dessert. Surprisingly, my favorite was the Oreo Pound Cake, and I'm not even a big Oreo girl! The balance was perfect, and that's the one I'd come back and grab just for myself. The Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Brownie were both delicious too, just much richer. Great service, great quality, and clearly somebody knows exactly what they're doing in that kitchen. If you haven't tried Natty Belle's yet, I definitely recommend giving them a try.

Finally visited this bakery. A few desserts to consider. I chose a strawberry dessert and a crème…read moreburlee dessert. Both were very tasty. A friend from CA told me about this place a year ago. It lived up to its bakery excellence. Note it is NOT open every day.

Always love our visits to Bobby Boy but especially love them when we're eating lunch snacks on the…read morepatio. Their menu changes often but this visit we got the mortadella tartine which was similar to an open face sandwich with mortadella (think adult delicious bologna). It had the right amount of acid and fat which brought everything together. We also got their compressed watermelon salad which was topped with feta and mint. It was a nice break from the fattiness of the tartine. One of our staples in Winston!

I went here primarily for the French Onion Soup, which is one of my top two soups (clam chowder…read morebeing the other). The place is in an area away from normal foot traffic, so you need to live locally or drive, but there is parking. It is a shared space with Bobby Boy's other place that serves pizza; however, I digress. I went there for this particular soup. There were a number of people ordering pastries in front of me. One right in front was on her phone (people treat the person in front of you with more respect and get off your phone and converse...this took more time than it should)....again, digressing. So we got my soup, and my wife got another soup (the soup of the day). She said it was too watery, but I'm focusing on mine for the five stars. French onion soup, if served right, is not putting the soup in a bowl. It is a presentation, as shown in the pictures. The soup was excellent, not overly salty, which is important, and I respect their process of the preparation. Five stars for the soup (zero stars for the women in front of us taking her time on her phone).

There selection of cheeses cakes is amazing Highly…read morerecommend Staff are super friendly

A delicious staple here in the triad! Great assortment of cheesecake and desserts. Opted for the…read moreseasonal cheesecake and it did not disappoint!

We recently visited Dream Kreams as part of our food review series, The Golding Standard…read more Dream Kreams is a Black-owned ice cream bar located near the Kaleideum children's museum, making it a great stop if you're already spending time downtown with family. What stood out immediately was the variety of handmade flavors. During our visit, we sampled flavors like Peanut Butter & Jelly, Key Lime, Double Chocolate, Wedding Cake, and Biscoff. Every flavor felt intentional and unique rather than something you can find everywhere. The staff was friendly, patient, and happy to answer questions while helping customers work through all the options. The atmosphere was welcoming, family-friendly, and perfect for a hot North Carolina day. Dream Kreams is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for handcrafted ice cream and creative flavors.

Was downtown and had a sudden sweet tooth so I decided to stop by this favorite spot in the heart…read moreof the city. I went with a non dairy Vanilla Butter shake, unfortunately for my diabetes I caught a glimpse of a brownie out of the corner of my eye!!! Being a man of danger I took the risk of a diabetic coma and ordered one......a corner piece, since they gave me an option. It turned out to be an espresso brownie(Not the type you get in Hemp stores). It paired well with my velvety shake. Service was good, place has a cool relaxing vibe. There is seating inside and outside. Their are two entrances. The place is hidden in the back of an office building and faces the back and side of the Kaledieum. They offer ice cream cones, sundaes and other goodies. Stop by you definitely won't be disappointed!

Okay this spot is SO CUTE. Located in downtown Winston-Salem, it was one of the only coffee shops…read moreopen at 7am in the area. I came in desperate for a quick hit of caffeine. I got an ube iced latte and then a raspberry and cream cheese danish. Both were absolutely delightful and came out relatively quickly. This is a great place to stop in if you're in the area. If I had the time, it also looked like a good spot to do some teleworking. They have large windows that look out onto downtown, and it lets in a lot of natural light.

Cool little coffee shop that is much larger than expected. Walking in the size of it caught me…read moreoff-guard. Nice countet space with bakery items displayed, a cooler with cold beverages, and inside & patio seating. Friendly & helpful staff who stayed busy preparing drink orders for a steady flow of customers. We (party of 4 plus one child) had different types of drinks, some hot, some cold and shared a desert. My selection was a Chai Latte, not bad, maybe a little hotter would have been better. My wife ordered a drip coffee, which they made a fresh pot for her. Which was nice. Our desert waz not bad, a little dense, but flavorful. Was not my choice, so maybe bias- LOL. Seemed to be very popular and a nice crowd chillin inside & out, made for a good vibe.

Wow, this place is amazing! Such great coffee, pastries, and homemade sourdough bread. I had the…read moresoup of the day, lemon and potato, which was delicious, and my family tried a variety of sandwiches and croissants. Everything was fresh and really good. What makes this place even cooler is that it transforms from a coffee house during the day into a wine bar at night. Great atmosphere, great food, and everyone working there was extremely friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to when visiting my parents in NC!

ALL THE YES!!!! Service was incredible. Friendly. Helpful…read more The quiche was one of the best I've had in a long time. I'm excited to try everything else in my box :) The one downside that I noticed was everything seemed specialty or interesting flavors. I would've liked to see more cheese danish, or cherry danish or muffin options. A lot of the options seem savory, more sweet ones please (that arent cinnamon!) I will be back to try more and get a coffee !

Great spot for some good ice cream, fruit cups, etc. Very…read moreclean place, plenty of seating available. Friendly service. Overall highly recommended.

If you are looking for the flavor swirl, the machine is broken. Tried to call and see if it was…read moreworking again but got hung up on twice.

The owners of Bobby Boy Bakeshop opened this pizzeria a year ago, and I regret that it took me this…read morelong to check it out. Housed in a former Coca-Cola bottling plant, Grandpa Joe's pays homage to the site's history through its red and black décor. The menu offers salads, floats, and soft serve though pizza is the star attraction. It is served by the rectangular slab (about $8 per). Order at the counter, grab a number for your table, and wait for the oven to work its magic. For our first visit, my wife and I split a trio of slabs -- an Italian sausage, a mushroom, and a tomato and burrata -- with a side of marinara. All three were excellent. The focaccia crusts were crispy while still retaining airiness. From melty mozzarella to savory, fennel-forward sausage, Grandpa Joe's uses high-quality ingredients. The marinara was good: bright, fresh, and just a bit sweet. The mushroom slab came topped with arugula and shaved parmesan. Despite seeming like a gimmick (pizza? Salad? Why not both?), it proved an effective combination: the arugula's bitterness played well with the mushrooms' earthy flavors. There will be a certain type of pizza connoisseur for whom anything that isn't New York style is, by definition, fraudulent. For those with horizons broad enough to enjoy a thicker crust, Grandpa Joe's is the best of that kind that I've found in the Triad.

Grandpa Joe's Slaberia absolutely lived up to the hype. My wife and I tried the Italian Sausage,…read morethe Tomato Confit, and the Burrata slabs, and every single one was packed with flavor. The crust had that perfect balance of crispy and airy, and you can tell they care about the quality of the ingredients. And can we talk about the house ranch... or should I say Granch? Whatever it's called, it's ridiculously good. I would've dipped just about anything in it. The funniest part? Everything was so good that we completely forgot to take pictures before digging in. If you're in Winston-Salem and you're looking for pizza that's a little different from the usual, this place deserves a visit. We'll definitely be back to work our way through the rest of the menu.

Went here for almost a month straight...everyday for just one item,their world famous iced rolls…read more I now have a horrible case of Type 2 diabetes. but it was worth it.

I stopped by Louie & Honey's Kitchen in Winston-Salem because I'm on a mission to find the perfect…read morecinnamon roll. There was a line when I arrived, so I figured that was a good sign. I ordered the traditional cinnamon roll and a sea salt chocolate chip cookie. The cinnamon roll had really good flavor, especially the frosting and dough, and I thought the cinnamon-to-roll ratio was perfect. It was served slightly warm, but I did find the roll to be a little dry. The cookie, however, was easily my favorite. The combination of chocolate chips and sea salt was so good that I would honestly go back for a dozen cookies before getting another cinnamon roll. The customer service was pretty standard and not particularly personable, but the food was the main reason I stopped in. Overall, I enjoyed trying the spot, and that cookie definitely gave me a reason to come back.

Okay, I'm gonna be fair finally and update my old review for a couple of reasons. First, they did…read morelet go of that employee who was a jerk. Second, I did try their fried chicken finally a while back, and it was decent - though not world changing (3 stars for the chicken). Third - and the reason I'm giving them 4 stars - is their Dubai bar. I've had Dubai bars from a fair number of places in multiple states by now, and this is easily the best one I've had! And I've had it several times now! The price for the size of it is very decent at $12.50, and as you can see it is large, just like my banana! :) And the pistachio crème in that cross section is generously filled and delicious! It is melty and gooey and just a terrific treat! When I think Dubai bar and what a standard chocolate bar with pistachio crème ought to be, this is it. Inside of the store is still trashy though. But I'm happy to run in, buy a Dubai bar, and get out.

My favorite place to get a Wing Special is J&J's. The wings are always fresh and they have the best…read morepotato wedges in North Carolina. I always get the 6 piece wings & wedges with an extra hawaiian roll & double hot sauce. The hot sauce is texas pete of course and perfect for dipping. The wings are a good size, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Most of the time, half of the wedges are gone on the way home. Both the chicken and wedges are hand battered and seasoned well. Definitely check them out. Don't let the appearance of the building sway you. It is the best chicken ever. Give their fried okra and chicken nuggets a try as well.