Southern Sweets is a small bakery shop located in the Stone Mill Village in Abingdon. They offer a…read morevariety of sweets, such as cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, parfaits, and truffles. The hubs and I stopped by while we were in town, and we decided to try some of their cupcakes and milkshakes. They also seem to be a popular choice with the locals for catering and other private events.

Amazing dessert creations that are works of art! We went just before closing and received great…read moreservice from a friendly and helpful young woman. The dine-in area is spacious and pleasant. We tried chocolate gelato, an ube chai latte, and an Oreo cheesecake cube. All were delicious!

Rendezvous International Cafe is a quaint cafe in downtown Abingdon, VA. The cafe offers a little…read moreof everything: crepes, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, coffee, boba, and lots more! When searching for breakfast options in Abingdon, the crepes are what drew my attention! They had sooo many options that I opted for an omelette and a sweet treat. For our beverages, I ordered the Frankenstein special (taro & matcha latte) for myself and a Spanish latte for my husband. The omelette and Spanish latte were delicious! The Frankenstein and Cactus sweet treat could've been better.

We came in close to closing for a quick snack. Reclaimed older home with a lot of local art-…read morereminded me of restaurants in Charleston. The coffee we had was very good- latte and flat white. They had run out of cold brew. Cinnamon bun was very sweet but good. The gluten free brownie was ok and chocolate chip cookie was airy (interesting) and enjoyed. If we had more time would have liked to have a full lunch.

If Michelin star talent, incredible food, and a side of Native American folklore sound like an odd…read morecombination, trust me..:it works. The Girl & The Raven has such a cool story behind it, and learning about the meaning of the raven in Native American folklore made the experience feel even more special. Then the food arrived... and suddenly conversation stopped because everyone was too busy saying, "You have to try this!" We ordered the breakfast bowl with sweet potatoes, arugula, and the famous hippy sauce, a gooey cinnamon bun, and the homemade daily biscuit sandwiches. Every single bite was phenomenal. The hippy sauce deserves its own fan club, the biscuit was flaky perfection, and the cinnamon bun disappeared so fast it should probably qualify as magic. Every dish was cooked to absolute perfection. You can tell it's crafted by Michelin trained chefs who know exactly what they're doing. Sarah Grace took amazing care of us. She was friendly, attentive, and somehow managed to make us feel like regulars even though we were just passing through. The restaurant itself is adorable, and the artwork covering the walls is stunning. We seriously considered playing a game of "How much luggage can we leave behind to make room for a painting?" If we hadn't packed the car for vacation, one of those paintings would have been riding shotgun all the way home. Come hungry, stay curious about the story, and don't be surprised if you leave wishing your vehicle had just a little more cargo space.

I went to the Ice Cream Stop to celebrate my birthday. I had the banana split, which was loaded!!!…read moreNo skimping here!!! My son had the Michigan Pot Hole milkshake topped with marshmallow cream. Yum!!!!~~ The lady that waited on us and prepared our tasty treats was super nice and wished me a happy birthday with conversation of celebrations. The inside is a quant little establishment, but I decided to eat outside at one of the picnic tables and sit in the sun.I loved it!!!!!

Did you know you can get a vanilla malted milk shake made two different ways? They did that for us…read moreat The Ice Cream Stop. I like soft serve, my wife wanted hand scooped, so the nice girl at the drive-through made both for us! You crazy kids probably don't even know what a malted is, but I digress... Not surprisingly, I preferred the thick creaminess of the one made with soft serve. And my wife preferred the one made from hand scooped ice cream, which was a bit milkier in texture, but oh so refreshing. They added just the right amount of malted milk and both shakes were delicious. This is a classic ice cream shop. Excellent outdoor seating, very cute inside. And many local young folk working hard. Afterwards, I went home and took a contented nap.

Our first afternoon tea at Camella's Remember When was such a special experience! It was a surprise…read morefamily date with our daughters before seeing *The Da Vinci Code* at the Barter Theatre and having dinner at The Tavern, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. The service was wonderful, and the presentation was absolutely beautiful. We started with a delicious chilled lavender iced tea that was perfectly balanced not too sweet or overly floral and the Blue Eyes tea, which reminded us of a warm caramel apple. Both were excellent. Our tea service began with a fresh mixed greens salad topped with a strawberry and a lovely house dressing. Then came the tiered tower filled with an assortment of savory bites and sweet treats. My daughter was especially excited to discover her new favorite food: cucumber sandwiches! We finished with a light, creamy blackberry mousse style dessert that was the perfect ending. One thing we'll definitely do differently next time is allow more time and arrive hungrier. We didn't realize afternoon tea included so much food, so we found ourselves rushing a bit to make it to our show. The history of the building made the experience even more memorable. Learning that it's the oldest house and the third-oldest building in Abingdon was fascinating. Over the years it has served many purposes, including being home to a family with ten children and functioning as a Civil War hospital. We especially enjoyed learning that it was one of the few buildings spared from being burned because it cared for wounded soldiers from both sides. If you're visiting Abingdon, this is a charming experience that's well worth adding to your itinerary.

I was tempted by the allure of a lavender sweet tea. It's a cute little shop with lots of loose…read moreteas infused with different herbs and flavorings. The owner, Miss Carrie, was very sweet and we ended up buying tea as gifts, plus ordered some scones and a mini peach pie in addition to a lavender sweet tea. The sweet tea was very good. The scone I had lacked a little flavor and the pie crust was good, but the peaches might not have been fully in season to make it as good as I recall peach pie to be. I do believe the fact I waited a day to eat them (was traveling) could have affected the flavors. I think overall the offerings were quite good and would recommend folx give her offerings a try.

Tumbling Creek cider Company and Kelley Farms is one of the most amazing experiences that you could…read moreask for. My Husband and I traveled across the country and found them on harvest host and Justin (one of the owners and owner of the 9th generation farm) gave us such an amazing experience that we will most definitely be back when we are in the area. We were given a tour of the Cidery and welcome to roam the land as much as we wanted. Every cider they have is such a delicious beverage ranging from sweet to dry to fruit forward and piney! I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for an experience of farmland, Orchards, animals and delicious drinks to stop by the farm or reach out on Harvest Host. Thanks for being such wonderful hosts.

A great little place to sip some terrific cider concoctions and listen to live music. We were there…read morewhen they had live music (Irv Sargent and the Early Times (super good music). You can get a flight of ciders to try them all. They even have slushy cider - even a non alcoholic one! Great spot to try some fabulous and fresh ciders. They have merch, vinegar and some snacks. They are located in Abingdon Commons so there are other good options as well. Super terrific place!! They have outdoor seating and even a bar to order from out there. Very friendly workers and just a great vibe all around.

Food was delicious and service was great! Eliza was a wonderful server! Neat place in an old house…read more Could eat inside or outside. Restroom was clean and convenient. Had the beef tips with mushrooms, asparagus, green onions with risotto and topped with shaved Parmesan. Would highly recommend this dish! Five stars for sure!

Stay away from this place like the plague. We wanted to have dinner before the play at The Barter…read moreTheatre. Got there around 6. Didn't have a waitress come to our table until about 6:15. She took our drink and food order, brought our drinks and we never saw her again. About 6:40 we asked another waitress to check on our food. She finally came back at 6:52 and said it would be a few minutes. Being the play started at 7:30, we got up and walked out. Our dinner ended up being Lance crackers, peanuts and pop at the Theatre. Worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. If you're smart you will go to McDonalds instead.....it would be a better experience and at least you would get your food. If I could rate this place below zero stars I would go with negative five!

I thought it was a fish sandwich, but tasted like chicken.It had mayo, no tartar sauce. Small…read morepieces of lettuce that fell off after every bite. I have never had a bad experience there, But this was really bad

No gloves used when preparing food after touching cash register . Hands weren't cleaned between…read moreeither. Syrups added to banana split were very slim. Hot fudge sundae was prepared by layering it as asked. Just disappointed considering I don't have a DQ in my area.

Inclusive menu that has something for everyone. Definitely took some liberties with the ingredients…read morein my Huevos Rancheros, but I didn't mind. The coffee was slightly above average. Will come back for lunch sometime.

I visited during the holidays. The environment was warm and cozy. My server was prompt and chatted…read morewith me about the local activities. The hamburger steak platter was awesome!~~ especially those mashed potatoes!