Sweet It Is!

I have literally been coming to Crave for over 15 years. I was a fan then and I'm still a fan now…read more I have a serious sweet tooth so I love that this dessert bar offers a variety of sweets for different pallets from the drinks to the cheesecakes and the cakes, I can always find something that I like. On this particular visit, I sat on the patio, which I had never done before, but it was nice and quiet and very relaxing on a Sunday evening. I ordered the cheesecake and it was garnished with caramel popcorn, which added a nice touch to look at, but the popcorn was stale so I don't really think it was necessary, but it did make the plate look pretty. The cheesecake was delicious. Couldn't finish it all, but I took it home and finished it the next day. Our server was great. She was very attentive, friendly, and gave good suggestions. Love Crave and I'll again and again.

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

Sirloin Empanadas

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Insomnia Cookies

3.1(134 reviews)

11.1 mi•Uptown

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First time at Imsomnia! When I walked in, there was nobody there. Employee came out and we ordered,…read moreshe was super quick. BEST COOKIES EVER. They were warm and gooey, chocolate was melty, amazing. Would recommend

The staff at this location were super friendly and helpful even though they seemed to be…read moreunderstaffed a bit. These cookies are always good and we love Insomnia because they also have a great Gluten Free cookie available. After work hours, this location feels a little "in the middle of nowhere" because all the shops near it close for the day.

Matcha cookie, $3.36

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La Belle Helene

3.9(634 reviews)

11.2 mi•Uptown

•$$$

Came to La Belle Helene for a birthday dinner with some friends, and we had such a great…read moreexperience! The restaurant is so beautiful and elegant, and the hospitality was amazing. They were so patient with our table of 8, and even let us take pictures before and during dinner, which we really appreciated! I would definitely recommend the duck entrées and rotisserie chicken. Both were so flavorful and tender! The potatoes that came with the duck were sooo good and had the perfect little touch of saltiness. And the french green beans ?? So good! Everything we had was honestly a 10/10. It's a really beautiful place for a birthday, date night, or really any special occasion. We had a great time and would definitely come back!

Had a lovely solo night out at La Belle Helene! Had reservations in advance and was waited on…read morequickly and very attentively. I ordered the arugula salad which was incredibly delicious. Flavorful, with both very savory and yet light ingredients which made it perfect for an entree. Not too dense but also filling enough for the wait until dinner. Then the salmon a la plancha. The salmon was cooked to perfection and not overdone, which is unfortunately often the case. The perfect portion along with the tomatoes and kale to keep it rich, but still somehow light. Ended the night with their signature (and recommended) le citron lemon dessert which was to die for. The waitress also brought me some madelines with an adorable little personalized message to complement my little mom's solo night out. 10 out of 10 and certainly can't wait to come again!

Lovely! Felt good walking in

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Golden Cow Creamery

4.1(87 reviews)

11.4 mi•Uptown

This place serves amazing ice creams and we were here on a hot Spring afternoon…read more This creamery doesn't serve the standard set of flavors and go beyond featuring fancy flavors - Strawberry lemonade, honey lavender etc. There's a very little public parking outside or you got to park at the adjacent paid parking building nearby.

Good surface ... but most ice cream to me is a bit sweet to me . And I am not a Young woman…read moreanymore. The place clean and nice . Hundred percent recognize

Salted Oreo ($3.50)

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Villani's Bakery

4.3(492 reviews)

11.3 mi•Elizabeth

was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.

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Tiff's Treats - UPTOWN CHARLOTTE

4.4(52 reviews)

11.6 mi•Uptown

Popped in yesterday to pick up a Too Good To Go and enjoyed a dozen of their classic cookies -…read morechocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, etc. It's a small shop on the first floor of a business center in downtown Charlotte. Since we were only running in and out, we just parked a block ahead on the street. The storefront is bright, open and clean, but there's no seating, so you have to take it to go which isn't a big deal since we were on our way to a book club anyway. Service was pleasant and quick, and you can't beat the value (12 cookies for $8 instead of $24). We will have a few to enjoy over the weekend now. I would definitely return. @azfitfoodfun

Every time I passed by I wanted to stop but didn't feel like figuring out parking. Well don't be…read morelike me, they are attached to a parking garage and validate your ticket. The smell when you walk in is amazing! We were greeted and immediately assisted with picking out our dozen. ( We didn't intend to get so many but wanted to try them all) We got 1 Dozen Cookies (2 Double Chocolate Chip, 2 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, 2 Oatmeal Raisin, 2 Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Birthday Confetti). They were good... but none of the flavors really wowed us. Before checking out the employee made sure I signed up to get my reward points. If you try them sign up for the rewards you'll get deals on dozens. 4/6

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Milk Glass Pie

4.5(2 reviews)

11.4 mi•Uptown

Milk glass does pop ups at the uptown farmers market and at other events throughout the Charlotte…read morearea. They're very creative with the baked goods ranging from cookies to galettes and everything in between. I've had the delicious banana bread, honey pie, cookies, empanadas, etc., check them out early at the market as the line can get pretty long.

Picked up a slice of pie from the Mistletoe Market at Camp Northend. They were out of Apple, so I…read morewent with Buttermilk. It was described as a custard pie with a layer of fruit, but there was hardly any fruit. I was hoping for a little tartness to cut through the super sweet custard. Although this wasn't my favorite flavor, I did like the crust. I also like their story and local ingredients. I'll be looking for them at the Uptown Farmer's Market to give them another try.

Kale empanada

Grit galette, banana bread

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I Stream Of Yogurt

5.0(2 reviews)

11.0 mi•Uptown

I have had the pleasure of trying I Stream of Yogurt a couple of times and it is always delicious…read more The owners are kind and offer great suggestions based on your likes. I love how smooth the texture is and the quality of the toppings. My most recent order was cookie crumble and what an awesome experience that was! The cookies on top were great all by themselves but paired with the yogurt, it was an absolute treat. Definitely give them a try!

I Stream of Yogurt is hands down the best yogurt spot in Charlotte! The service is top tier and the…read moreyogurt is soooo good. I'm lactose intolerant, and the yogurt has never upset my stomach! The owners, Kibwe and Adrian, love their customers and always have a smile on their faces! During the cold months, when it's too cool for yogurt, you can order s'mores and hot cocoa! I went to a private party once, and I Stream of Yogurt was there, the yogurt was a hit! Definitely a must have!!

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Cookie crumble

Golden Cow Creamery

4.3(388 reviews)

12.0 mi•South End

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Amazing ice cream and staff. Flavors are unique and delicious - something for everyone in the…read morefamily!

We always stop by here whenever in Charlotte.. the flavors are unique and ice cream is pretty rich…read moreand flavorful.

Minority-owned & operated

Mint Chocolate Chip

Salted Oreo milkshake.. the best!!!

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Caramel corn and salted Oreo.

The Peach Cobbler Factory

4.0(42 reviews)

11.8 mi•Myers Park

Locally owned & operated

After a great lunch, our family decided to stop by for dessert, and we're so glad we did. We…read moreordered two peach cobblers, a caramel apple cobbler, and a cinnamon roll, and everything was absolutely perfect. The cobblers came out piping hot and paired with the vanilla ice cream on the side, they were incredibly delicious and definitely something I'll be daydreaming about later. They were also playing great music over the speakers, which added to the atmosphere, and the service was fantastic. The employees offered great recommendations and were always attentive, anticipating what we needed. We would've included a photo of the food, but it disappeared faster than we expected . Do yourself a favor and bring your family here...you won't regret it.

Lots of selection here, so we chose the sampler (choice of 4). Each order comes with a free scoop…read moreof vanilla ice cream. We got the cinnamon peach praline, strawberry peach, and peach. The cobblers were served warm. As the fourth selection, I chose the OG banana pudding. They don't use any fresh bananas in their banana pudding, and it had a very artificial banana-y flavor. All of the items were very sweet. At $20.99, the sampler averaged out to over $5 for each tiny cup. On the high side for the quantity. Too sweet, too pricy. The staff were all very nice though.

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Kimberly H.

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12 years ago

The Sweet It is Experience is one you will never forget! The CUPCAKES are Amazing! I've used Sweet it is for several events and the cupcakes are always the "talk of the party". My favorite cupcakes are: Carrot It Is! Vanilla It is! & Strawberry Margarita It Is! They are moist and downright delicious. The other thing I like about Sweet It Is.............is the presentation! I used Sweet It Is for a 40th birthday celebration and the cupcakes were staged on wine glasses in the shape of 40. I didn't have to do a thing, as they set everything up! Sweet It Is has been a very sweet experience in my household! 5 Star! read more

Andrea T.

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12 years ago

I received a complimentary dozen cupcakes of lemon and red velvet from Sweet It Is. First the presentation box was impressive. Then you open the box and the aroma was wonderful. The lemon was the perfect mix of sweet and tart. The red velvet was rich and decadent. My family and I loved them!! I would not hesitate to order from Sweet It Is in the future. read more

Arlesee K.

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12 years ago

We love Sweet it is at my boutique! Through work, we have used them for gifts to customers and we get great responses. The owner Lori is very friendly, and helpful as well. Her presentation for setting up for my events are beautifully done. Outstanding treats that will have you craving more and great service. Can't beat it. read more

Earvin B.

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10 years ago

AWESOME! My cakes tasted amazing and looked amazing. Customer service is A+ Definitely will do business with again!

Jennifer N.

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1 year ago

If I could give zero stars I would. Horrible service and immoral owners. Spend your money elsewhere!

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