We stopped by Palmyra Bean & Cream on a weekend afternoon and had a really pleasant experience…read moreoverall. It's a new rural coffee and ice cream shop that opened in February 2026 in an older home near the center of Palmyra, and you can tell a lot of time, money, and heart went into creating the place. The inside is surprisingly expansive with lots of seating, fun décor, pastel colors, wall art, and little themed touches throughout. There's also outdoor seating available. Some of the artwork and displays were genuinely cute and creative, though a few pieces looked AI-generated and stood out a bit compared to the more personal touches. There's even a prayer box for customers who want to leave prayer requests, which gave the place a very small-town, community-centered feel. The staff was one of the highlights. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming. It also wasn't overly busy when we visited, which made it feel relaxed and comfortable. They offer handcrafted coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, hand-dipped ice cream, specialty sundaes, and milkshakes. You can order from the walk-up window or inside. As for the food and ice cream: * The butter pecan cashew cone was easily the best thing we tried. Really good flavor and texture. * The hot fudge sundae was solid too. Lots of hot fudge, peanuts, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. The only downside was that the ice cream was already pretty melted by the time it was served. * The banana cream hand-dipped ice cream unfortunately missed the mark for me. It had a very artificial banana taffy/Laffy Taffy type flavor that I didn't care for. * The cappuccino tasted good but was on the lukewarm side. My biggest complaint was the menu boards. The chalkboard-style menus look nice aesthetically, but the writing is so small that they were nearly impossible to read from the counter. I ended up taking a picture on my phone and zooming in just to figure out what was available. The prices also felt a bit on the high side. For example, the drip coffee was around $6, which surprised me a little given the rural location. Overall though, this feels like a place that genuinely wants to become a local gathering spot, and I really hope they succeed. Rural businesses like this are hard to sustain, and it's clear the owners have invested heavily into making it something special for the community. With a few tweaks, especially larger, more readable menus and tightening up some consistency with the desserts, I could see this becoming a regular stop for a lot of people.

$23, not including a tip, for a triple strawberry on waffle cone, triple chocolate with sprinkles…read morein a bowl and toe "Sam's Club type" waters. Way too much!

Are you looking to recapture something that you're missing…read more By chance, this establishment happened to be "open today!" So we are going to eat inside too, not just enjoy the views through the windows. Did you collect toys as a child? The Star Trek and Star Wars movies were apart of my childhood. At every turn the figures adorn every place. It's great! Did you watch the Jetsons? You can find those episodes here with all the characters. Just cannot put a price on the "good old days feelings. And I have the children to enjoy and be entertained along side me. Now the food is your typical cafeteria diner food. It's good eats, but it's way the food is prepared, presented, and perceived. Now this was a sit down diner that had been here in the same spot for over thirty years. It's still prepared the same way. Now the food presented is the best of all. Remember when we went to school as a young child. Mama made lunch and put your drink in a thermos and the rest in a metal lunch box. That's the way your food is served . The perceived point is the follow up. Your past experiences and days are in front of you the individual. You have the ability to see yourself and make new meaningful connections along side that you can share them with. Thank you to the married ladies and will be back again. Now each offering they offer a vegan choice soup and meal . All the food is prepared in front of you. It's delicious! The best way to make a day even more enjoyable and truly "meaningfully memorable!"

Fantastic food and atmosphere - absolutely worth a visit! Friendly service and the memorabilia is…read moreamazing!

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!

Everything here is great. The croissants are fresh and delicious, the desserts are fantastic, and…read morethe coffee is absolutely incredible. The space is lovely and the staff there are so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend!

Love this place. Family and I walk up here frequently. So glad they decided to choose Hurstbourne…read moreto set up shop! Super friendly and great food, dessert, and espresso. A++

I love coming here. This reminds me of the place we would go for coffee and pastries when we'd…read morevisit Strasborg (and several others across France from Metz to Paris). I don't have the cultural knowledge to say that it was authentic but it 'felt like home' and hit all the nostalgic notes that I would like a French or German establishment to hit. Everything I have eaten here has been fantastic and the service has been as well. If I am on the hunt for a little treat that is also *special* this is my go to. I also really like their baguette and the collection of pez dispensers.

I don't know if anyone who works here speaks fluent French, but who cares? The staff are…read moresweethearts and even the baker came out from the back to ask if we were very happy. He's a character. We ordered drip coffees and each a fruit pastry. I had the apricot and my mother had the raspberry. Beautiful, shiny and thankfully not at all syrupy. I highly recommend spending a morning or afternoon at La Patisserie Française.

Found this on the Paoli square, good salads and sandwiches that were very fresh. Staff is friendly…read moreand the small eatery is very clean. Good eats!

Friendly owner and family…read more Wonderful tasting food Exceptionally clean restrooms Good price for high quality food Fast Service

Haymarket is a fantastic place to grab fresh pastries and coffee! They had a wide selection of…read morepastries, cookies, and bread that were all tempting. The almond croissant and chocolate chip cookie were well-made and certainly tasted freshly made. Coffee is ordered outside from the window - I love to see in-house made syrups. Their breakfast and lunch items for order looked really tasty too! I'll try another time. They truly are a market where you can purchase many local items from produce to wines and beers to meats to honeys! It was fun browsing through. I also had no idea that they sold plants/herbs here. There was a good selection of healthy looking plants. Outside, even on a rainy day, is perfect to sit and enjoy while here. They have plenty of seating both covered and uncovered.

Haymarket is amazing! The store/restaurant/cafe has the most amazing selection of local and…read moreregional products. The staff is very friendly. There is ample seating inside and out to enjoy the food from the counter or coffee from the outdoor coffee venue.

Bakery is offering up donuts (TIP: go early ), must haves include big iced cookies that have a…read moreunique flavor that is enjoyable with coffee. There are decorated cakes for a special occasion and we are looking forward to more and more tasty treats as we try to get there early enough before the donuts disappear. Located in quaint historical building in downtown Corydon amongst shops and eatery spots. The staff is extra friendly and just might have some samples on the dessert case.

Stopped in for a sweet treat yesterday morning. I ordered a fruit danish and a long John. I eat the…read moredanish right away, it had great texture and just enough fruit. I eat the donut a few hours later. It was so good. I felt like it melted in my mouth. My husband had a chocolate on chocolate cake donut and he throughly enjoyed it. Check it out if you're in the area.