Sign said open but door was locked at 12:20 on a Saturday. Not the first time they weren't there…read morewhen they were supposed to be open, or we got there shortly after opening and the machines weren't ready or the toppings poorly stocked. We're done.

No sample cups, and an employee who couldn't care less. We left without getting anything and drove…read moreto the Menchie's in Durham where we had a much better experience, with sample cups and helpful employees. I do not recommend this location. Sweet Frog or the Menchies in Durham are WAY better.

What a DELIGHTFUL gem in Garner! Holl & Stone Farms is a cute farmstand and store featuring a bar,…read morecute store, and ice cream truck. The ice cream is New Zealand style soft serve, which is jam packed with fruit. I tried the blueberry basil which was absolutely delicious. They also offer other more traditional style ice cream like cookies and cream. The nice little touch they add is putting biscoff cookie or other cookie with every scoop. The cute store is worth a peruse to look at cook books, plants, and other perfect giftables! And save some time to look at the farm animals. There's a herd of friendly alpacas, a coop of chickens (and a free roaming rooster) and even some goats. The animals are so cute and friendly! I will say the parking lots get kind of full, but there's definitely a good amount of spots. You might just need to be a little patient.

Stopped by Holl & Stone while it was strawberry season and as we kept seeing photos of the soft…read moreserve ice cream. When you arrive there is plenty of parking located in front of the shop and off to the side. The farm feels like it a boutique, modern, animal experiences, and elevated eats/drinks. To walk into the farm you'll proceed through the middle of the complex where there's a second level to the right and a market to the left. We first checked out the animal exhibits which included alpacas, goats and chickens. I had never seen alpacas up that close. Then headed over to the food truck for some soft serve ice cream. I ordered the New Zealand style blueberry basil in a waffle cone which was excellent. If you are in the area I highly recommend stopping by holl & stone for ice cream and everything else it has to offer.

We stopped in before we were going to a Canes game to get the Seth Jarvis collab and we were so…read moreglad we did! we had questions about the collectible cup and our cashier was great at answering everything! The concrete was great too! We really liked the crunch the waffle cone pieces added. Our visit on 5/29/26 between 3-4 pm. We didn't get out cashiers name but she was great!

Hands-down, the best possible ice cream place you could ever imagine. Technically, frozen custard…read more Been a customer here almost 30 years.

Completely disappointed in this visit! We placed an order for Mango Margaritas long pour. Our…read morewaiter, Devonte, returned to the table stating bothered were no shakers or glasses for our drinks. They could be made in regular drink glasses but the amount of beverage may be different. We declined. Order was placed for a spiked lemonade...pure sugar no alcohol the sugar around the rim was excessive. The food once delivered was luke warm to cold. They did offer to warm a few items by microwave and remade 2 of the steaks. It was an extremely rough experience. Several of the patrons around us had the same types of issues and were quite vocal about the experience. To end the dinner our checks were delivered inside of the to go containers. On a positive note - the bathrooms were cleaned.

Took the nephews for a quick lunch on a Friday afternoon. We were seated almost immediately. Our…read moreserver was named Sam, and she seemed to be running the whole front section. She was great. Quick and efficient with a smile on her face, which I always appreciate service with a smile . We got the cowboy ribeye, chicken tenders, a cheeseburger and the strawberry salad. We had fries, baked potato and the grilled corn as aides. I ordered the steak medium well, and it was more well done but not a problem. The restaurant was clean and well kept. Sam made sure our beverages were always full. I got a Patròn Dragonfruit margarita which was delightfully delicious . I will definitely go back and ask for Sam's section. A good experience over all.

Howling Cow Creamery is on part of NC State University's working dairy farm. The ice cream is…read moreproduced by the university. If you are looking for the nearby museum, that is the Randleigh Heritage Museum. It is a little further up the road, but appointments are usually required. Howling Cow has parking right outside, just watch the signs, as a few spots don't allow parking because of loading zones. Pets are not allowed, so leave them at home. Howling Cow sells ice cream, milk, sodas, water, cheese and other merchandise, such as clothing and water bottles, inside. The coolers are filled with to-go items, and there is even a separate check-out. If you are looking to enjoy your order there, you order at the register. They are a cashless facility, so remember your credit or debit card. You can get cones, cups, sundaes, and milkshakes. There are a few tables inside, and if you prefer to sit on the covered porch, there are tables and even some rocking chairs. The cows sometimes roam the pastures on cooler days. This visit, I went with the chocolate peanut butter ice cream brownie sundae. I wasn't expecting it to be so big and have as many of the toppings as it did. I couldn't finish it, but they had tops to put on it so you could take it to go. These were near where you pick up your order, so it's easy to grab one if you need one. If you are looking for quality ice cream with a variety of flavors in a peaceful setting, check out Howling Cow.

I assumed this place would be similar to the Tillamook Creamery since "education center" is…read moreliterally in the name. But there is absolutely nothing educational about it -- it's just an ice cream shop. They don't accept cash (legal tender), and there are no signs anywhere telling you that beforehand. They also won't let you sample flavors, so if you end up disliking what you ordered, too bad. Meanwhile, they had one employee working the register while five others just stood around. They're not pet friendly at all either -- no complimentary pup cups, just $1 for a tiny squirt of whipped cream in a cup. I ordered the cookie dough ice cream, which was advertised as cookie dough flavored ice cream with cookie dough chunks. What I got was basically plain vanilla ice cream with maybe three tiny pieces of cookie dough in the entire serving.

Love the food truck, Doo Wop offers a variety of tasty sweets! I'm fond of the red velvet and…read morebirthday cupcakes, they've got a great ratio of cake to frosting and are well-sized and made. The frosting is just right, not overly sweet but adds a lot of richness. The truck is nicely appointed with retro colors and 50s type graphics, very cool. Owners Amanda and Adam do a great job with their food truck, offering home-made sweets with a smile. Oh, and they do custom orders too if you need more than just a couple of items.

Of course whenever I think of writing a review with a picture, my dessert is already gone. DooWop…read morehas come to my job twice and I can't get enough of them. The cheesecakes they make are perfect, the portions they give are perfect, and the customer service is perfect. If you ever see this food truck you absolutely need to stop and grab something. **It's worth a cheat day!

This is a cute spot to grab a quick treat! You order and pay inside at the kiosk, and then the team…read morewill bring your order right to you, even if you're sitting outside. My husband and I shared a large gelato cup, and we mixed the flavors tiramisu, stracciatella, and chocolate hazelnut. We also added on some hot fudge and whipped cream, which elevated our experience to a magical gelato sundae. We paired our treat with an Americano, and it was the perfect way to wrap up a great day spent exploring Raleigh! I definitely recommend this spot to anyone in need of a little something sweet.

After dinner, my friends and I wanted some rice cream. When we looked up a nearby place, Amorino…read moreGelato ended up being around the corner. We we walked inside the restaurant, the smell of gelato and waffles was in the air. There were a lot of people inside so we figured it must be good. I ordered the waffle w/ powdered sugar, tiramisu gelato, and coffee gelato. It was delicious!!!! Once ready, it was brought to my table with great presentation. The waffle was crispy and golden brown on the outside, while being fluffy and airy on the inside. I will definitely be back!

Decided to grab a treat before my movie started next door. These places had a good variety of…read moregoodies. I had a banana pudding cupcake. While the flavor was there, the texture was off; it lacked moisture. With a cupcake titled "pudding," you would expect some cream in the middle or at least extra moisture.

I love a good bakery and this place did not disappoint! I stopped here on the way to work because I…read morewanted something different than a usual chain coffee shop. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious! The staff were so helpful in explaining how things worked when I told them it was my first time there. I had a chocolate croissant and a strawberry gooey bar. I shared them with my kids when I got home from work and they devoured them!