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    Soul Food Cafe

    2.6 (13 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    The food was good. The candy yams tasted great. The food was prepared fairly quick. If you want you can eat outside under the awning.

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    Butter & Cream

    Butter & Cream

    4.5
    (497 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Love this little ice cream shop!…read more I've visited Butter & Cream before, but my latest visit was a favorite. After spending a sunny afternoon celebrating my besties birthday with her and a few of our girlfriends, we decided to keep the fun going with some ice cream. Never too old for a random sweet treat! Although we were already in the neighborhood, we lucked up on a day when everybody and their mama were outside, which meant limited parking. So we had to pay for parking on this visit, but ended up making it worthwhile by strolling around Decatur Square with our cones. I When we entered, there was one employee behind the counter and they were so kind. There were a few customers in front of us and some behind us in line, so apparently we weren't the only adults in the city who were craving a sweet treat. The store was so cute and covered in art and clocks created with ice cream scoops. We decided to taste a few flavors that were new to us and the employee was so patient with us. We all decided to go with the honeycomb flavor, and I added on a scoop of strawberry because I believe in treating myself. I was bummed that they didn't have sugar cones, but a waffle cone worked. My ice cream was SO good! And they were quite generous with the scoops. As I'm writing this out, I'm wanting a fresh pint of my own again. Such a great stop when you're craving something sweet!

    Butter & Cream in downtown Decatur is typically my go to spot when I am in the area and craving ice…read morecream, so I was excited to try something new on this visit. I ordered the Cookie Monster with toffee cone bits on top. The texture of the ice cream was great, very smooth and creamy, which is exactly what you want. However, the flavor itself just did not come through. It almost tasted like a base without much depth. The only moments of real flavor were when I bit into the cookie pieces or the toffee bits, which were both enjoyable, but the ice cream on its own felt like it was missing something. It is a bit hard to describe because the consistency was there, but the taste simply did not match. That said, I am not writing Butter & Cream off at all. I have had other flavors here that were absolutely delicious, which is why I am willing to give this one another try. Overall, still one of my preferred ice cream spots in Decatur. I am just hoping for a little more flavor the next time I order the Cookie Monster.

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    Dairy-Free Vanilla
    Dairy-Free Vanilla
    Voices of Children (bottom - 100% of proceeds went to Ukraine-based Voices of Children) & Honeycomb Forest (top) @tiffhuangry
    Voices of Children (bottom - 100% of proceeds went to Ukraine-based Voices of Children) & Honeycomb Forest (top) @tiffhuangry
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    Cremalosa

    Cremalosa

    4.7
    (62 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    10 out 10 y'all. If and when your in the downtown sort of Avondale estate area. Please stop by…read moreCremalosa. I wish I wasn't lactose intolerant I would have indulged in all the flavors. But my grandson has found a new love for Gelato here. The creamery is a nicely, quaint decorated space, clean and plenty of outside space on those gorgeous sunny days. We received amazing customer service, we was allowed to try some flavors before buying. Message!!!!! (keep your sample spoons for your actual gelato purchase) heck...we are trying to save the planet people. Anywho! My choses was to die for. The lemon was lemony which I truly loved. That lemon tart had that one eye twirking (LOL). That's when you know you got a good lemon flavor. The strawberry was the giving every bit of spring. My grandson almost finished his Carmel coffee/strawberry cup before we got to the car. I thought that was a disgusting combination but he said he LOVED LOVED it. So, the next time I have to pick him up I guess this will be one of our Decatur spots to come to. Take my advice go try them out. They have several flavors to choose from.

    Cremalosa is such a sweet neighborhood spot. This time I got a boozy shake with the seasonal lemon…read moreblueberry gelato plus bourbon and it was delicious! The outdoor seating is an extra plus, perfect for a nice day. They used to have happy hour Fridays 4-6pm but I was there at 4:30pm today (Friday) and they didn't have the deals. Not sure if happy hour is only seasonal but it'd be great if that was clearer. FYI, they are planning to move down to street to Avondale Estates soon.

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    Single Scoop with Lemon Blackberry Sorbetto & Peach Mango Sorbetto- SO GOOD!
    Single Scoop with Lemon Blackberry Sorbetto & Peach Mango Sorbetto- SO GOOD!
    Pink Lemonade Sorbetto and Cookies and Cream
    Pink Lemonade Sorbetto and Cookies and Cream
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    Paolino

    Paolino

    4.4
    (231 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    The vibe is awesome , Paul one of the owners greeted us and we have a nice conversation... even in…read moreSpanish :) Seated in the bar, Theresa our bartender was pretty cool and informative about the food and how everything was handmade on site . The marinate sauce and bolognese sauce was great . The complete experience was better than expected. Totally recommended

    My husband and I made reservations at Paolino. It was our first time here, so we were excited to…read moretry it out. When we arrived, there was a short wait while they cleared off some tables. Since it was a nice day outside, we decided to dine al fresco. Once we were seated, we encountered another wait, but this time it was because they hadn't assigned a server to our table. We had to get someone's attention because we noticed other people seated after us were being waited on. We ended up with Sienna as our server. She started us off with complimentary bread. We decided to order our cocktails, appetizers, and entrees since we had been waiting. I had the sangria, and my husband had the limoncello. We enjoyed both cocktails. For appetizers, we had calamari and cheese sticks, and the cheese sticks were definitely our favorite--they had a unique twist. For entrees, we ordered the lamb ragu and the chef's special, which was seafood ravioli. To end the night, we had the brownie sundae with salted caramel gelato. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. Although the service was a bit slow at first, Sienna was attentive. We look forward to visiting Paolino again in the future.

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    Paolino
    Lamb Ragu
    Lamb Ragu
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    The Reading Room

    The Reading Room

    4.1
    (126 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I really enjoyed my visit to The Reading Room. Overall, it had the calm, creative, and welcoming…read moreatmosphere I look for when I want to sit down, write, read, or just enjoy a peaceful coffee shop experience without feeling rushed. The space felt clean, comfortable, and well-kept. The vibe was relaxing, thoughtful, and easy to settle into, which made it a great spot for a solo visit or getting some writing done. It had character and felt inviting, which I always appreciate in a coffee shop. Customer service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. My drink was enjoyable and met my expectations. I did not try any food during this visit because I'm currently fasting, but I saw countless people ordering food, and everything I saw looked amazing. I definitely plan to try something from the food menu one day in the future. My only cons are that I wish the space was just a bit bigger since it can get crowded pretty quickly. I also wish they had a larger bar area with plugs for laptops, along with a little more walking space around that section. For someone like me who enjoys writing or working from coffee shops, those small details would make the experience even better. None of this is a deal breaker, though. As far as value, the cost felt fair and pretty standard for a coffee shop. For me, a good coffee shop is not just about the drink -- it's about the atmosphere, comfort, cleanliness, service, and whether I actually feel inspired enough to sit and stay awhile. The Reading Room gave me that. I will definitely return in the future, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, peaceful, and welcoming coffee shop with a great atmosphere.

    Went here yesterday for a girls day. It is such a cute place! Love the ambience and the food was…read moredelicious! Only cons: it took a while to find street parking.. Keep that in mind when planning to visit!

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    The inside
    Chia seed pudding
    Chia seed pudding
    Chia seed pudding

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    Rebel Teahouse

    Rebel Teahouse

    4.6
    (119 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I hate almost nothing more than driving somewhere, finally arriving, and then having to hunt for…read moreparking and pay for it at a place I'm already spending money. Rebel Tea House and the shops on the block got it right with the free two-hour parking deck, which honestly was the first thing that drew me in. The space itself is boutique, quaint, clean, and smells amazing, with beautiful Chinese-inspired decor. I'm no stranger to bubble tea or fruit teas, but it was my first time here and I wanted to try something different. The woman at the register was incredibly helpful. After I mentioned that I don't like drinks that are overly sweet, she explained the sweetness levels and recommended a tea that ended up being perfect. I stayed for a couple of hours working on my computer and watched the place gradually fill up during the lunch rush. I loved the mix of people coming through -- parents with babies and strollers, people working quietly on laptops, friends playing Uno and Connect Four, and locals just stopping in for their usual tea. It felt welcoming. Also worth mentioning, the bathroom was spotless and fully stocked, which always says a lot to me about a business. Overall, it was just a really pleasant experience from start to finish, and I'll definitely be back.

    My family loves Rebel Teahouse! The drinks are tasty and just the right texture. I had never had…read moretaro before and it was fun to try it! The flavors aren't so intense as to feel like you're drinking pure [insert ingredient] concentrate, but strong enough to taste everything. The interior is really nice, with lanterns, fairy lights, flowers painted on the wall, a mural on the counter, artificial flowers hanging beautifully in the seating area and in the bathroom (bathroom not pictured). The seating is comfortable and there is good lighting. There are board games you can play and merchandise you can buy, as well. The employees are helpful and friendly. They were able to help me with nutrition information, telling me how much of each sugary ingredient so I could figure out how much insulin I needed. The owner also donates some of their profits and stuffed animals to the charity my sibling receives support from. I had a great experience from ordering to leaving, and I will be back

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    Cozy, colorful, and full of good energy
    Cozy, colorful, and full of good energy
    Thai Milk Tea
    Thai Milk Tea
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