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.

Oh my heavenly stars! The cake slices and cupcakes are divine! We all ordered something different…read moreso we could share and the light, fluffy texture and amazing flavors made us want to run back for more. The atmosphere and service were next level. I mean, next level! We are all foodies. We cater from scratch so we are super picky. Thank you for blowing us away and putting huge smiles on our faces. It was my birthday and we wanted to relax and we couldn't be happier that we celebrated with your delicious creations.

My coworker and I had an amazing time at K&J's! First off, the sweet pink café ambience is right on…read morepoint with the concept. I ordered a Double Cookie Sundae and two cupcakes for tomorrow. The sundae was fantastic! Warmed cookies, incredible ice cream, chocolate, drizzle, whipped cream, crunchy cookie pieces. Everything my little heart desired! As for the proverbial "cherry on top", I can't remember when I've had a better service. Everyone in there was so genuinely kind and friendly and seemed so happy to be there. It felt like coming into someone's family kitchen. I could not recommend K&J's enough.

We had dessert at the soda fountain. Topped off our steak dinner at Logan's . My Rootbeer Float was…read morethe best I've ever had. My wife had a peach waffle cone. Obviously it was delicious from the looks the dinky piece my wife gave me. Great service from the young fella working around 3:30.

A quaint privately owned place. Building used to be a drug store, still retained the original soda…read morefountain. A unique step back in time. Menu offer your standard traditional soda fountain item with a separate room offering a good mix of salads and sandwiches. Bakery item were good as well. Wife loved the Rocky Road Brownie. The Ooey Gooey Brownie was a pleaser as well. Service was fast and friendly. We would definitely frequent this place again.

This place is a hidden gem! I believe the workers are a family and they are so pleasant to speak…read morewith and be around. I fell in LOVE with the look and atmosphere of this place. It's in a little old house in Trussville's historic district beside Marco's pizza. I was looking for somewhere for something sweet around 8pm and didn't want anything chain like and thank goodness I found this place! The sweets are just that, SWEETZ! I couldn't resist getting multiple items. I highly recommend the Ooey Gooey! Heck, try it all!!!!

I've visited Sweetz! a few times and I have not been disappointed. My personal favorites are the…read morepeach mango Italian ice, Italian cream cupcake, and the peanut butter cupcake. The establishment is clean, the owners are welcoming and professional and the prices are decent. I definitely recommend stopping by Sweetz! to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Bendy's Cookies and Cream never disappoints! The first time my wife and I visited, it was just the…read moretwo of us on a date night. We were looking for a sweet treat to wrap up the evening and stumbled on this gem. The snickerdoodle cookies were soft, warm, and packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor. Paired with their creamy, rich ice cream--it was an instant win. We said right then and there that we'd be back. This time around, we brought the whole family to celebrate Father's Day, and we had a great time. Our son came in making a big fuss about wanting Teddy Grahams (of all things ), but we had something better planned--and Bendy's delivered. Once he got his ice cream in a waffle cone, he was all smiles and forgot all about the Teddy Grahams. Great ice cream, fresh-baked cookies, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's date night or family night, Bendy's is officially our go-to dessert spot. We had a great Father's Day, and Bendy's made it even sweeter.

Popped in around 8ish and they were low on cookies. The staff explained to me the best times to…read morecome in for a better selection......they stop baking cookies around 7pm. I really wanted to try their ice cream sandwich but I just got 1 chocolate chip cookie and 1 banana pudding cookie. Yummm!! This was my first time trying the banana pudding cookie & I loved it so much! The.choc chip is always a solid choice. I like this location because it's so easy to get in and out of. The store is clean and has nice inside and out seating available.

I got the mango peach frozen lemonade. It was so good I will definitely come back. They also cater…read moreevents some I'm planning to book for my nephews birthday party!

From the owner: We're Birmingham's newest addition to the ice cream cart scene. Serving frozen rolled lemonade in a…read morevariety of different flavors. Our cart will make the perfect addition to your parties and events this summer. Give us a call today!

Best Homemade Sweets in Town Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet…read moreBrownies and Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Also !!! Homemade Crusty Peach Cobbler ‼ Order some Great Strawberry, Blueberry and Key-lime Crunch for your Dessert Topping to go ‼‼‼

This young lady is so friendly and her desserts are delicious! She always has something that I want…read moreto try and share with others. I've tried her Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls and Red Velvet/Oreo Cookie Brownies! The pictures of her desserts are what you actually get! Go check her out and get your sweet fix!! You will be glad you went!

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.

Stopped by Cookie Dough Magic to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary, and it was the perfect…read moresweet treat. The edible cookie dough was delicious with plenty of flavors to choose from, and we loved the pink low lights that gave the shop a fun, playful vibe. The girl working tonight was friendly, and it's definitely worth a stop!

This unassuming little bakery, located in Crestline Village next to the popular Saw's BBQ in the…read moreMountain Brook community, is one of the Birmingham area's best kept secrets. It has quickly become one my favorites for fresh baked pastries! My choices are any of the cream cheese tarts, the blueberry tart is likely the best I've ever had, the sticky buns, croissants and the cinnamon rolls. These are more along the lines of French-style pastries, so don't expect to be overwhelmed with sweetness, just buttery flaky goodness. They are both visually appealing and simply delicious! They seem to bake in smaller batches so everything is super fresh! The owner/baker is nice and you can often see him working in the back and he might even pop up to say HELLO! There isn't any seating so it's basically an order, pay and go type of place. They also have coffee. Nothing to complain about here. They do have a limited social media presence on Instagram. Check them out!

My friend and I arrived here at 3:20 pm. There was a sign on the door that indicated they closed at…read more3:00 instead of 4:00 as indicated online. However, the nice gentleman inside let us in and explained that they had opened earlier and closed earlier. I appreciated him allowing us in. We bought an almond cookie and a blueberry cheese danish. What I wanted had already sold out, so I'll return another day for it. While I throughly enjoyed my danish, my friend didn't care for his cookie. He said he was little dry and as I tasted it, I agreed. However, I've never had an almond cookie so I'm not sure if that's how it was supposed to be. I liked the decor inside. I will return to try another danish but next time I'll come earlier!

Was given some of their mini cupcakes and after clarifying they were nut free, I ate two. Person…read morewho gave them to me said they had Mexican chocolate, regular chocolate and espresso chocolate. I ate two because of what I was told but less than an hour later I feel sluggish, nauseous and my stomach is killing me. Because they're closed I can't check the ingredients with the bakery themselves and website gives no answer. I have a very serious peanut and tree nut allergy that present as gastrointestinal problems so this is a little upsetting for me. I understand a business cannot guarantee cross contamination, but they should at least disclose that somewhere on the website..

I stopped in for a quick "small" treat. Tavie was nice and helpful as per usual! I bought 6 baby…read morebites in my favorite flavors. If you haven't had a baby bite, it's about time! They're delicious and come in your typical cake flavors, but are so much better than your basic iced cake!