There's something irresistible about a glowing ice cream cone sign pointing down a quiet alley…read more.. it feels like a whisper from the universe saying, this way to joy. We followed it, half-joking about the odds of getting kidnapped, and instead found a tiny hidden treasure tucked into the heart of downtown New Albany. It was all charm and vibe, complete with a cosmic space kitty mural across the way that made the whole place feel a little otherworldly. Pineapple (or watermelon) Dole Whip swirled like summer itself, served alongside classic soft-serve the perfect kind of magic to stumble into when you're wandering without a plan.

After visiting Rec Bar, we walked around the block to a small, but adorable ice cream shoppe…read more Located down an alley, the shoppe is in a renovated garage. It's decorated beautifully for a trendy ice cream shop with plenty of photo opportunities around the shop. The owner/employee opened the shop for us - usually didn't open for a couple hours but welcomed our large group of 15 people in. The only ice cream available was vanilla and dole whip, but there were plenty of toppings and waffle cones to choose from. Prices are affordable and sizes are small or large. The pineapple dole whip is vegan and delicious. Only a few tables inside but fabric is LV. There are also "cloud" light fixtures and a ice cream garbage can. They even provide wipes on the tables for easy cleanups. Would recommend if you're looking to beat the heat and take some fun photos!

The most delicious valentine day cookies! Individually wrapped not to sweet, perfect size…read more I will definitely try again. I recommend and will need to visit, the cookies were a gift.

Great service and delicious cake! Called same day to see if they had a chocolate cake available for…read morepick up and they did. Reasonably priced, Very delicious and moist! Would recommend again. Curious to try more cakes.

When our friends told us to meet them at Coffee Crossing I didn't know if I'd be going to a cross…read morestreet or an actual coffee shop. Coffee Crossing is a small coffee store with a big heart. The employees were very friendly and quick to service. I ordered an extra-large house latte (it for sure lives up to its size-naming), and it was delicious. Ordered the wife a strawberry lemonade and she also loved it. My only complaint is a nitpick, the shop is small with not a ton of room to sit inside and less so outside. So when it's extra busy you'll really be getting everything to go but that's alright! We will be returning for sure, especially if we make any trips to the farmers market Saturday mornings.

This place is very cute with ample seating, just a little off the beaten path in downtown New…read moreAlbany. Their baristas are friendly, and the service is quick. On this visit, I got a double cortado, and while it was piping hot, the flavor of the coffee tasted a bit burnt. I also wish they offered glass cups for orders to stay instead of automatically giving takeout cups. Since it seems like such a popular spot, I'd be willing to go back and try it again.

Return visit to get my new obsession of brown sugar milk tea with pearl boba and a piece of purple…read moreyam cake. We love the variety of delicious flavors available, but it's difficult to stray from something so obviously consistently delicious. Service is always friendly and helpful with welcome input as to recommended items and also educational. Cafe is quaint and cozy with a nice atmosphere to linger for a while without feeling rushed. Looking forward to return visits.

Boba shop... where East meets West [New Albany IN]…read more Unlike in California we seem to have a boba shop in every corner. We searched for a boba shop nearby (and even not so nearby) and Mochi Wren Boba & Bakery in downtown New Albany came up at the top of the list offering an authentic variety of popular boba tea, coffee, and latte options and also a fusion yummy array of traditional Asian baked goods. Okay, let's go... Not far from Boomtown Kitchen and New Albany Candy Shoppe we walked to this boba cafe. It was a quiet Saturday evening and the we were the only ones in the shop the entire time we were there. We chose coconut milk tea and strawberry fruit tea for our drinks and on the bakery side we got the last two egg tarts left and a chocolate cake roll slice. I love egg tarts and theirs was just like the Hong Kong-style version of the ones we get in San Francisco Chinatown, lightly sweetened, flaky, buttery pastry and smooth. As far as the drinks we both love smoothie or blended drinks and sadly they did not offer this... hopefully, they can add this option to their menu in the future. Instagram: @mochi_wren Review #3879

I didn't set out looking for better ice cream…read more I set out looking for a local business to support. For years, my family and I did what most people do--we went to the big chain ice cream places because that's what everyone knows. Then one day I decided to try something local and found Uncommon Cups & Cones. What I expected was decent ice cream and the satisfaction of supporting a small business. What I got was better ice cream, bigger portions, lower prices, friendlier service, and a place my kids now ask to visit by name. Every visit feels like we're getting away with something. We spend less money than we did at the chain places, somehow leave with more ice cream, and the quality is better. I'm still trying to figure out how that math works. My kids absolutely love this place. They love the unique flavor names, they love the atmosphere, and they treat every visit like it's a special occasion. As a parent, that's worth a lot. What really separates Uncommon Cups & Cones, though, is the people. They were friendly from day one, but by our second visit they remembered us. In a world where it feels like most businesses barely acknowledge you're standing there, they make you feel like they genuinely appreciate you coming back. The shop has personality. The ice cream is fantastic. The prices are fair. The portions are generous. The staff is incredible. This is exactly the kind of local business people say they want to support. The difference is Uncommon Cups & Cones actually makes it easy. At this point, if Uncommon Cups & Cones ever goes public, my kids are prepared to invest their college funds.

Such a good little ice cream spot- it's honestly my favorite in the area. The flavors are always…read morevaried and delicious, service is on point, and the shop is so adorable you could die from smiling too hard at its cuteness. The hours are a little odd- I wish they were open later, but whenever I make the effort to go, it's always worth it!

Let's just start with saying I couldn't find anything wrong with this place. The food was amazing…read more The staff was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The atmosphere an ambience is amazing. Loved it.

Very tiny wine and charcuterie shop that is also attached to the Board and You Bistro and wine Bar…read more This particular portion of the company is strictly for purchasing wine bottles, charcuterie or setup catering events. It is in a downtown like portion of new Albany so you will need to street park. The few times I've went they have had a board and you punch buggie like car parked right in front of the entrance of this location. So that may be a good guide on where to park. In the past I had sampled some of the charcuterie and the cheeses, nuts and snacks in them are all very fresh and tasty. My wife had mentioned maybe having them cater our next big event. We recently stopped back in as my wife wanted to buy a bottle of a wine. She has never been a big wine drinker but she is starting to dip her toes into the wine world. At events with friends like bunco she has been trying some and likes it. So she came in here a novice looking for a recommendation on a good white wine that is a good start for someone who usually does not drink wine. The lady at the counter brought another gentleman who promptly suggested White Loire wine (vouvray). She gladly took his advice. I'm gonna be honest here for a second. There wasn't any prices listed that I could see. So I was kinda nervous what the damage was gonna be for a bottle. The dude could of really taken advantage of a few wine novices. However when the lady rung us up it was only $26. So not bad at all. The Bourbon I frequent is more than that. So no complaints here. After a few days my wife finally popped the wine cork. Which was a hilarious sight. As stated a few times already. She is new to the wine game. So we didn't have a wine cork. We used a steak knife and a some well timed and maneuvered rotations and viola the bottle came open. She really enjoyed the taste and I took a sample. I'm a Bourbon man and not much on wines. But it was solid. She was extremely satisfied overall. So we had a really god experience and a great customer service experience. They very much could of swindled us or tried and upsell us a crazy expensive bottle and changed the whole experience. Overall really nice place. Good cheese and snacks and a nice wine selection.

I was not a fan of this place. The atmosphere was great! Super fun, old school vibes, but lacked…read morecustomer service. I went Saturday evening so most sweets were sold out. There isn't a big menu visible and the girl behind the counter wasn't helpful at all. We realized there was a small paper menu available. I got a hot fudge sundae. The fudge was not hot and there was caramel on it (not requested by me). It costs $9 and was pretty small. You can definitely tell the ice cream is home made, but not in a good way unfortunately. This place is super cute so I hope they get better employees and step up their ice cream game.

With a sweet tooth like mine, I will surely be back. Baked AF has unique pastries that are executed…read morewell. I ordered a strawberry shortcake cupcake and I enjoyed it. The cake is very dense and then the icing is also a little sweet and thick. I would recommend a lighter like whip cream-esque icing to let the moist dense cake shine a little easier. In addition to the cupcake I order the Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream. This was amazing tastes great, just one small note, there are some pieces of the cereal like big pieces so just be sure to chew. Overall I enjoyed the selection of pastries and will be back. The staff were great this night too. The staff who helped kept great conversation with my friends and I and told us everything about the menu items.

Drove 30 mins to be here at 0600 when they advertised their OPEN time. Business was closed... I…read morewaited 15 mins and no one came. Frustrating to waste an hour of your day. YELP and Apple Maps both say Sat: 0600.

Excellent and immaculate donuts and cup cakes at great price. Friendly and helpful. A gleaming…read more place.