Well, we have a new favorite ice cream place on the North Shore. Epic shakes and creamery. The ice…read morecream is Hershey's ice cream and they have such a wide variety of wonderful flavors. The service was excellent and it was basically half the price of marble slab ice cream.

I just happened to be attempting to "clean up" my phone and messages, etc., and when I checked into…read morethe "yelp" site here, I find a response to my review here almost a year ago which for some unknown reason I cannot pull back up and post. I really wish I could because although I had not thought about this review or the business at all within the past year, obviously someone else did. It would seem to be someone associated with the creamery who decided it was a good idea to completely validate my experience as being an honest report stating that the employee closed up early to go home before the storm, of course this employee nor the responder considered that they did not bother to admit that their competition just a few doors down that DID NOT and received my business that night nor did this person or employee consider that a simple note on the door explaining the situation would have been an appropriate response BUT felt it most appropriate to inform me that there was "NO NEED to leave a one star review." I noted there were 4-5 other ONE STAR REVIEWS further noted here and was curious if they were also informed that there "ONE STAR REVIEWS" were "not needed". I reread my review and it was not offensive in any way and their response validated my experience so rather than attempt to obtain a potential customer's business, this obvious owner or manager elected to chastise me for daring to leave a honest, respectful customer experience. As someone who worked service industry and lower level management waitressing tables to pay my way through college and medical school to become a physician, I find this type of attitude both baffling, insulting, rude and very much "not needed". I not only wish that YELP would make it easier for others to read this response to my review and whether the 5 OTHER ONE STAR REVIEWS received the same type of feedback. I have not thought of EPIC CREAMERY or my experience or to attempt to return and MOST CERTAINLY at this point am quite glad and will continue to do so as EPIC CREAMERY has clearly expressed that they have "NO NEED" for business. What a puzzling business strategy to express in this economic climate and even more discouraging behavior to model to young employees. I wish you all luck in your future endeavors as I will continue to have "NO NEED" to of spending my money or encouraging others to do so there when there are so many much more welcoming and EPIC ice cream shops in this area.

My new favorite coffee shop! I am sooo obsessed. Located next to Our Lady of the Lake, this coffee…read moreshop is decorated beautifully with lots of natural lighting. The seating is comfortable inside and outside. We ordered the milk bread cinnamon roll and cookie butter cinnamon roll. This was the best cinnamon roll I've ever had! I also got the Nutella latte which was perfectly sweet and delicious. The service was great too, very nice. I will be coming back!

I love Gather! It is such a charming Old Mandeville cafe. Perfect venue to enjoy coffee and read,…read moremeet up with friends for brunch, or bring the kids for delicious pastry. The staff is very friendly, too.

Tire of the chain coffee shops you normally visit? Give Kona a try…read more Kona is a small coffee shop located in Old Mandeville. It is attached to The Beach House and I am pretty sure it used to be a bar or at east part of the bar at the BH. Now it is a full on coffee shop. The Good The coffee here is very good. The iced coffee is bold yet smooth with very little bitterness. if you're a fan of coffee the way god intended (black with nothing), you will be happy with their version. If I had to guess I would say that it's cold brewed. There is a decent selection of food items. On my most recent visit I had a croissant sandwich. It was pre-made and microwaved to warm it up, but it was tasty. My daughter had a chocolate muffin which she devoured with the quickness. The "Just OK" This is a small and narrow space with low ceilings. Each time I have been here it seemed as if all, or almost all, of the tables were taken up by folks who weren't leaving anytime soon. I am a big fan of working at a coffee shop, but if you've got whining kids, it is nice to have a place to sit, eat, and then roll out. There is a small parking lot next to the shop. I have never seen it when it wasn't full. There is ample street parking, but the curbs are low and not friendly to low vehicles. The service is hit or miss. My most recent visit was fine, but several others have been downright odd. One time the barista didn't know how to make the sandwich I ordered. I am pretty sure it just gets unwrapped and put in the microwave. Will I be back? I think so. It is a nice alternative to the chains. I just wish I had more tie during the week to stop in.

I'll be the first to say this place has issues. I've been coming here for most of my life though,…read moreso I'm pretty loyal nonetheless. If you can get past the completely inconsistent food prep and service, you'll find yourself enjoying a real gem. Some of my favorite memories are hanging out with friends here during highschool. The interior has always been cozy and dim compared to the loud beach style exterior. I'm not mad that the workers chill out at the tables and take their time getting up to come serve you. I appreciate places that let their workers sit down and act like humans. The workers there don't always know what's on the menu. But I do! Order a steak croissant and a peach coffee smoothie. It's been a while since I ordered the steak croissant, but they usually will go to the other kitchen to grab steak for me. The peach coffee smoothie was definitely something that can be inputted in the computer by your server at least a couple months ago. It's ice cream, cold brew, peach puree or fresh peaches, a bit of oats, and whipped cream. If this sounds crazy to you, don't be alarmed; it's heaven on earth!

Cinnamon rolls worth the visit...every time!…read more I visit often just for the cinnamon rolls alone! They're so yummy any time of the day. It's a very cute, family-friendly bakery with seating if you want to sit and enjoy your treat. The service is really good too. The staff is always friendly and welcoming.

I overheard the owner, Abby, speaking very negatively about her own employees in front of me and…read moreother customers. These weren't comments about work performance, they were detailed personal remarks about their personalities, which I found extremely inappropriate and uncomfortable to witness. Her TikTok portrays her as very kind, but what I personally witnessed gave me a completely different impression. It honestly left a terrible taste in my mouth and made me feel awful for the employees. I will never spend my money here again.

Went to the location on maple with my family. Beautiful clean space. Completely empty when we…read morevisited on a Saturday. The people who were working were not friendly or welcoming. I ended up getting pumpkin danish that was dry hard bread with a pretty good filling. Could use more crumble and pecans. I had been going to the location in the market at st Claude several times. Yummy snacks. Crescent cookies and bread pudding. My daughter loves the muffins. After visiting the maple location I probably won't be frequenting as much.

They made my wedding cake which was actually really good back in 2023. Not sure what has happened…read moresince then but the cakes taste dry and they can't decorate a cake to save their lives. My husband ordered me a chocolate cake for my bday and it tasted like I put a spoonful of cocoa powder in my mouth. I then ordered a custom birthday cake and reached out a month in advance making sure they could do the design since it was a very special cake. They assured me they could and I provided them many photos for examples. I was in shock when I saw it. They said they couldn't fix it and gave me half off. If you can't decorate a cake then don't take the order saying you can do it.

The desserts were all so good! And the staff were so sweet! My favorite sweet was the raspberry…read moremacaroons! We will definitely be back for those!

The website and Yelp say they are open until 5. Just went there before 4pm. They do NOT stay open…read moreuntil 5! They were closed and one of my options was to come back at 7 am. I'm leaving town tomorrow and came all the way here from Arkansas to get their petite fours but I'm not doing that so I went elsewhere.

I didn't know what to expect but everything was phenomenal. I don't even like bread like that but I…read morehad FOUR scones. The savory was so tasty and the blueberry lemon was delicious...and OBSESSED with the clotted cream that it comes with. I ordered a second pot of orange chocolate tea because it was that good, and can't forget my coronation salad which was wonderful - the chicken was so well marinated! Lobster bisque was tasty as well. I had all good things. And on top of it all, Grace was our waitress and she was literally the best. 10/10. Favorite Dish: Scones and clotted cream!

One of the best and most unique tea rooms I've ever been to. Every room has a unique theme with…read morestylish decor to create the mood of being in England at high tea. I've found the food service to be too slow (it once took almost two hours to prepare a piece of toast and poached egg), so personally recommend planning to come for the scones and tea. The scones are absolutely delectable with clotted cream and a lemon spread on the side. I like the classic ones, but there is plain, specialty, and savory (three choices) offered each day. You get two so can mix and match! The tea menu is EXTENSIVE with pages and pages of teas. For a flat rate, you can have as much tea as your stomach can hold!! They have plenty of decaf options too. This place books up fast, especially around the holidays! Plan to linger here a few hours with a loved one and really soak up all the joy of the experience. I never get tired of coming here and delight in sharing it with others!! Top favorite tea is London Bridge (a mix of nutcracker, vanilla, and almond). For fellow decaf tea lovers, I recommend also: vanilla almond, Belgian chocolate, mocha Rocha, rooibos chai, Oxford study, and Mountbatten blend. Don't miss the chance to take a photo by the phone booth on the way out!!

I came in on a weekday afternoon, expecting a coffee shop, and found a French bakery instead…read more Coffee is good, but the baked goods are truly memorable; a great array of croissants, tarts, cookies, brownies, and more exotic desserts are available, as well as a good selection of specialty and breakfast sandwiches. Seating and ambiance are a little limited, but counter service is friendly and efficient. If you're looking for quality desserts and baked goods, this may well be your place!

Cute neighborhood bakery! I walked in and was hit was the fragrance of freshly baked bread and…read morepastries. Ben was kind enough to walk me through each and every dessert. At one point I had to ask him to stop because I was having a hard time choosing which to take home. The lemon meringue croissant was perfect each flavor was light and just enough lemon. The brioche morning bun was so fresh it was still slightly warm when I bit into it. I would advise anyone to try them it would surely be more than one visit. I'm eager to go soon and try the fresh baked bread along with more sweet treats.