Got their famous Strawberry Cake in place of a regular Birthday Cake...Oh!!! My!!! Goodness!!!…read moreIt was tremendous...!!! They did an excellent job and even carried it out for me...(I had ordered a 20" cake and it was rather large and I am currently having to use a walker...) Thanks for a wonderful experience and a wonderful, fantastic Strawberry Cake...it was a hit for my birthday person...!!!

This place is a hidden treasure. Their donuts are some of the best, if not the best, that I have…read moreever had. The cakes and cupcakes are Amazing as well. The Apple Fritters are the best!

Always a great choice to stop at K & J's! New cupcake selections made each day. If you miss the…read morestore hours, no worries. Just get something out of the vending machine! If you want to sit down and enjoy your treats, you'll enjoy all the beautiful pink decor and relaxed atmosphere.

Such a cuteeeee dessert lounge! The staff were extremely polite and helpful with me making a…read moredecision on what to try since they have an endless amount of variety options to choose from. This pastry lounge is really clean and the splash of pink everywhere is amazing! I will most definitely go back to try other items!

One of Birmingham's only true creameries, where they're making all the ice cream in house. I am a…read moreself proclaimed Ice Cream Snob, but Big Spoon checks all my boxes. Unique flavors, classic flavors, the smell of fresh waffle cones inside. Big Spoon does a ton of business, as they should. The location here in Avondale is great, but not super walkable from any really good restaurants. I would love to see them open another spot on 2nd Ave. I had the strawberry tres leches in a waffle cone and it was delicious. I appreciate the care and craft that went into making sure every bit down to the bottom of the cone had ice cream in it. 10/10.

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

I just went in this place and HOLY. That place might have been the worst smelling place on the face…read moreof the planet. I walked in and it CHIN CHECKED ME. Worse than a deep southern porta-potty at a pantera concert that simmered in the sun for MONTHS. It was revolting, vile, and rancid. On top of that the workers were Indian, which I don't think it's their fault but it's sure as hell not helping their case. Every time someone walks in that place they cover their nose and run away. ‼As I was sitting in the parking lot writing this I saw the worker dip her hand in a candy jar and take a handful. UNGLOVED. Genuinely might be the worst place ever

This is my very first time trying yogurt mountain! I love…read morehow you can try so many different flavors and they all taste so amazing. I got the espresso and caramel pretzel and it was the most delicious things I've ever had! The lady working out the counter was also super nice and helpful. The price was definitely more than I expected but worth it for how good the ice cream was! I will definitely come here for special occasions or just when I have a really big sweet tooth.

I popped in to Pastry Art as I wanted to try their confections. They have the cutest little petit…read morefours in a variety of flavors. Customers may pick and choose their flavors of six, 12, 24 and so forth. The shop is small with a small parking lot available. This is great as the surrounding area is crowded on the weekends. The dessert was tasty but the staff were dry. They were so dry it was like they all had a long Friday night so it was a struggle to have to work on Saturday. I would have rated higher as the dessert was good but the experience not so much.

What an excellent idea, baby bites. The perfect size for when you are craving something sweet. They…read morehave so many flavors to choose from, it's impossible to walk away with just one. I ordered four bites: strawberry, Italian cream, red velvet, and caramel. I enjoyed each flavor, the cake was very moist and each icing was delicious. You have free parking in front of the shop and the service was very friendly. In addition to cakes, you can purchase daily prepared meals, beverages, and greeting cards.

I don't know anywhere else that has a better cookie than this place. It is so good. Don't buy just…read moreone because you will be full of regret if so. The service is fine. I'll be honest I don't necessarily like the forced tip screen. They put two cookies in a box and rang it up. A cookie is already $4.25. I go to Publix and they put 40 items in grocery bags and they don't ask for a tip. I go to my bank and they don't ask for a tip. Buy a drink at a gas station- no tip. The tip shame screens cause me not to want to go back. I'm actually usually a 25% tipper but when you force a tip on me I'm going for 10% because you tip shamed me. And yes I know I can decline a tip. Three cookies with tax and tip is about $18.00. To be clear, it's not the staff at the register who set this process up. I used to buy dozens of cookies every month. I don't do it now unfortunately. As far as the store. It's very small. It doesn't bother me though. Again, the cookies are delicious.

This is only my second time going to a stand-alone cookie company and paying $3+ for a cookie…read more(other time was in New York City) and, while I'm not going to make a habit of such a thing, Cookie Fix does serve up some amazing cookies. We tried 6 different cookies (chocolate chip, toffee, motor city, pb, key lime pie, white chocolate), and they were all solid depending upon what you like in a cookie. The Key Lime Cookie was the stand-out. Just imagine the best slice of a Key Lime Pie you've ever had. I can see what the buzz is all about.

A quaint privately owned place. Building used to be a drug store, still retained the original soda…read morefountain. A unique step back in time. Menu offer your standard traditional soda fountain item with a separate room offering a good mix of salads and sandwiches. Bakery item were good as well. Wife loved the Rocky Road Brownie. The Ooey Gooey Brownie was a pleaser as well. Service was fast and friendly. We would definitely frequent this place again.

The Three Eared Rabbit in this location is good. Parking can be a bit tricky as it is limited, but…read morethe food and service makes up for it. The original location is in Leeds and has more options, and I personally like their sandwiches and homemade chips better there than the Trussville location. The ambiance is simple. It reminds you of an old cafe with tables and a countertop. I recommend the Reuben but on white bread. It's just a personal preference of mine since I do not like rye bread.

New owner was really nice. I recently came in after a year hiatus to grab a sweet treat. So glad I…read moredid! I had the cinnamon peach praline cobbler. So amazing! OMG!!! I skipped the ice cream. The owner offered me extra pecans to which I happily took her up on her offer. The ambiance is different from the previous owners. They have games out on tables , so that's a nice little touch. I really enjoyed my sweet treat and I highly recommend TPCF!!!

Awwwwww man this place is back to it's former glory. If you remember I gave this place a great…read morereview around the time it first opened. Well a few months later I randomly popped in to this place again and I was soooooooooo disappointed. The quality had gone down hill and it just seemed as though the owners had given up. Well fast forward a few more months later and it's now under new ownership! The owners contacted me personally to come try the new menu before the grand re-opening and I was honored to do so! Everything was so good. The Peach Cobbler was better than the last 2 times I had it. The cinnamon roll was freaking outstanding, the brownie had that crunch on the outside but that soft chew on the inside, I will say the sweet potato Cobbler was a bit lacking it needed way more sugar besides that also good. The owners are super nice and seem like they really care about this place. They also completely renovated the place with new wall designers and a led menu board. Very welcoming and picture worthy indeed! Get your butt's back to this place right now! It's back and stronger than ever. Oh and they have a Springville location opening soon.

Yelp! HAD TO HAVE, a Turtle blizzard! This is my go to, every time. Thank you DQ for making this…read moresmall a little more realistic! But, you made the price unbelievable. 6.00 for a small blizzard. Where they do that at? Then these new drive thru girls act like they don't want to work. I love the old one who love the job and flip the blizzard over, every time! Get back that Southern Hospitality. I'll be back with all the stars!!!

This DQ has some the nicest and enthusiastic employees around. Food is served up hot and in a…read moretimely manner. Restaurant is kept clean and up to date. Plus they have an outdoor seating area for those warm spring days. Plus they bring your food to your table! Food is better than their next door neighbor who does not open on Sunday. Myself, I don't believe Jesus cares if we work on Sunday so long as we act like good people the rest of the week. IMO... Anyhoo... give DQ in Gardendale a try. Go on a Saturday if you want to compare!

The ONLY place to buy homemade chocolate in Birmingham! They've been at it since 2020 (and you know…read morewhat that means!)!!! Starting out a block east of Sidewalk Film Festival theater and Pizitz food hall, they have settled for now across the street from Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center on the soft corner of Forrest Park, Avondale, Lakeview, and Highland Park. My favorites are the raspberry truffle or the Venus bar which is basically the same thing but flattened into bar form. I can only eat half a square at a time. Because it is SOOOO GOOD. Satisfying. I mean, it's the best. I'll guarantee your money back personally;) Follow your heart. Go with your gut. Is it milk, dark, or buttery white that calls to you? Do yourself a favor and indulge in the sipping chocolate while you shop. Available Thursday thru Sat, this delectable desire you didn't know you had FULL FILLED. Again, I'll pay you back if it doesn't work out. This melty supreme divine sauce just might change your life. And you deserve it.

I've been searching far and wide for the trending Dubai chocolate and I've found some at Chocolata…read more I've had a few of their chocolates before, everything is incredible. All of their products are handmade in small batches. This is certainly some of the highest quality chocolate I've had, and it's a bonus since it's a small, locally owned business. The inside of the store is super small but they have a lot of options. It's a tad expensive BUTTT I'm willing to splurge since it's a small business that only sells high quality items. They also have samples out (at least for each time I've visited). And they et me take a pin for free since I made a purchase!