Decided to stop and grab some ice cream since it's SO hot in this Alabama heat. I got a milkshake…read moreand was able to mix as many flavors as I wanted together which I LOVED because I can never decide on just one. A large milkshake was $5 and it didn't cost me anything extra for all the flavors . The ice cream was Blue Bell and it was delicious! I will definitely be stopping by again!

My friend and I ate here on our way to the Pumpkin Patch in Hayden. I wasn't extremely hungry but I…read moredid want to try the Philly eggrolls. I'm happy I did. They were cooked to order, crispy and delicious. Not greasy and full of ingredients, not just the egg roll wrapper. The Mac and cheese was a winner and tasted as if someone's granny was in the kitchen cooking it with love. My friend raved over his wings. They were meaty and the wet lemon pepper sauce was just right. The food is cooked to order so there's a small wait. Prices were very reasonable. I especially enjoyed the outdoor seating on this warm fall day. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and will definitely stop by when in the area.

Amazing customer service, great prices and even better the food is good. Wings down the road are…read more17$ for 10 and here I got 10 wings onion rings and side salad for no more than 18$. Best bang for the buck and great food. Will be coming back

My fiancée and I came to this ice cream shop after she got off from work last Thursday. We usually…read morepass this place whenever we eat at the Mexican restaurant across the street. I wasn't in the mood to get ice cream, but I bought my fiancée a hot fudge brownie with two scoops of Mayfield ice cream on top. I couldn't remember the flavors she got, but she said it was delicious and the brownie was just right. The lady who took our order was really nice and made sure we felt welcomed. :)

From the owner: Monroe’s on Main offers unique and handcrafted milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and more! We have over…read more16 flavors of hand dipped ice cream to choose from as well. Cups, cones, waffle bowls, and more.

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.

Stopped at this local coffee shop this rainy afternoon for a pick me up espresso. Ordered the…read moreBottom of the Barrel and Sweet Escape espressos. Drew, the barista, customized our order for our taste and even made me a second coffee when the first order was too sweet. Interior was nicely decorated for this lake town with a nice, cozy atmosphere. Peaceful piano music playing in the background made this visit relaxing and enjoyable. Only recommendation would be to serve coffee in coffee mugs instead of styrofoam cups. Support local coffee shops. I'll visit often.

Guy making food/ adding topping to food sweeps floors then touches food without GLOVES after…read moretouching broom m, kinda nasty in my opinion luckily I just come for milk shakes welcome to fast food of America

Everything we ordered was cold, old, hard as a rock, and incorrect…read more Ordered a kids meal and only received a burger that tasted and felt like cardboard. We did not get fries, no toy, no drink. We ordered 3 extra hamburger patties for my husband to go with his burger. Did not receive all of the patties and the ones we did get were TINY like from a kids burger. They weren't fresh. Everything tasted like it had been under a heat lamp for 12 hours. There was also a 20 minute wait. You'd think with that wait time everything would be cooked fresh. We will never be back. I'll drive the extra miles to go to the Sonic in Hayden.

Accidentally stumbled upon this gem while lost in Pell City area. I decided to stop in as cupcakes…read moretypically make days brighter. The owner Shenikia was present and very friendly. She discussed the assortment of cookies, brownies and cupcakes available for purchase (on display). Everything is baked fresh daily. There is also a small selection of Blue Bell Ice Cream products. The space is clean. There is an extended seating area. Space is available to rent for a child's birthday party. The is an assortment of games. The owner has even included a backdrop for selfies. I decided to purchase a brownie and some sherbert. I enjoyed both. I hope this business continues to thrive.

That was the best chocolate cake I have ever had! I don't usually like chocolate because it is too…read morestrong for me, but the cake we had from The Sweet Emporium was smooth, flavorful, and delicious. It was the perfect cake for my 3-year olds birthday. Fun and girly. I can't wait to try more!

I just have to say that I had the "sweetest" opportunity to try all of the samples. I cannot…read moreexpress how delicious they all are! The coconut has bits of coconut, the lemon tastes like real lemon, the red velvet is just scrumptious.... You get the idea!

First time going here and the place was very cute and nice staff. Lots of ice cream and cookie…read moredough flavors to try. We got the mouse tracks milkshake and it was pretty good. Nothing over the top about it, other than $9. I thought it was interesting skim or 2% milk was NOT an option. I did get whole milk. But I guess going to these places, no one is watching their calories I would come back to try some more flavors of the cookie dough. Great shopping area and location.

Went here an hour before closing on a Saturday. It's located in the Trussville Entertainment…read moreDistrict which I loved. Loved the cute and pink aesthetic throughout the shop. The server that helped me was very sweet and helpful. They let you try any the ice cream and cookie dough before you buy. I mainly had the cookie dough flavors and they were divine. Pretty good menu that I will test out more the next time I go!