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    The Ice Cream Bar

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    The road map to ice cream indulgence
    Anthony M.

    They moved but they are thriving a exit off I 95 makes their pit stop worth every creamy and flavorful ice cream moment! This old country town brick walls and rustic ambience with a large selection of ice creams to satisfy everyone's taste buds from 6 to 60! Service with a smile and story made this lil dessert jaunt pleasurable . This is yet another one of those must stops when your traveling north or south stop and get a scoop and enjoy the best ice cream in Santee

    Ice cream I'm sure it's so good it'll make you scream!
    Wesley T.

    A Hidden Gem with Delectable Treats I recently stumbled upon a delightful little ice cream shop with a bakery tucked away off Interstate 95 at exit 98. Nestled amidst a wide offering of gas stations and other full meal choices. Part of the year there is a charming produce stand offering fresh peaches In the same parking lot, this small gem offers a delicious experience for any dessert lover. **Atmosphere and Location** The location was perfect for a quick detour during my journey, and the ample free parking was a welcome sight. The ice cream shop itself was small but undeniably attractive, featuring cozy tables and a quaint counter area. The adjoining produce stand added a rustic touch and provided an opportunity to relish some delightful peaches before getting back on the interstate. **The Pecan Pie - A True Delight** My primary reason for stopping was the allure of their homemade pecan pie. I must say, it was a decision I will never regret! The whole pecan pie was freshly baked in-house, and every mouthful was pure bliss. The perfectly toasted pecans, the sumptuous filling, and the flaky crust came together harmoniously to create a masterpiece of flavor and texture. **Blondie Bars - A Brownie Lover's Dream** As a dessert enthusiast, I couldn't resist trying their blondie bars. These little brownie-like treats were absolutely fantastic, offering a delectable combination of chewiness and sweetness. I ended up purchasing a couple to savor during my journey, and they did not disappoint. **The Ice Cream Temptation** Though I was primarily drawn to the bakery treats, the ice cream on display looked equally enticing. Unfortunately, I was too full after indulging in the pecan pie and blondie bars to give the ice cream a try, but I am certain it would have been just as delightful. **A Quirky Service Encounter** Now, here's where my experience took an amusing turn. As I entered, there was a group of customers wrapping up their visit. While they were friendly and greeted me warmly, there was No one behind the counter, there was someone, I assumed a customer, who seemed a bit preoccupied. They were sitting at the bar, clicking on their phone, as if they were in their own little world. I looked around, looked at the ice cream looked at the menu board glanced around the shop, walked past the person sitting at the bar on their phone, walked over to the bakery rack, bought one of each of the items a full size pecan pie a small pea camp hat and some brownie things, I walk over to the counter, I set my items down in front of the cash register, I look around, Assuming the staff might be occupied with something important in the back, I take out my credit card a lay it down on top of my items, I sort of looking around I kind of sway over toward the ice cream and just glance out of the second, To my surprise, the person beside me put their phone down, stood up, and walked behind the counter. With no greeting, no hello, or any formal acknowledgment, they simply asked, "Is that all?" Though the service lacked the warmth and friendliness I expected, I reminded myself that I didn't stop for service--I stopped for the goodies, and they were well worth it! **Final Thoughts** If you find yourself passing by this area, I highly recommend stopping at this charming ice cream shop with a bakery. The whole pecan pie and blondie bars were truly fantastic and worth the detour. The ambiance and the delightful produce stand nearby added to the experience. While my service might not have been the most welcoming, I encourage you to give it a try, as the homemade goodies are simply irresistible. In conclusion, this hidden gem earns a well-deserved four-star rating. Enjoy your visit, and I hope you have a warmer and more inviting experience!

    Pumpkin cheesecake bars
    Sherry J.

    Next door the the Exxon, and has every flavor of Ice cream you can imagine. Plus pumpkin cheesecake bars, YUM!

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    2 years ago

    I love me some ice cream. Waiting all winter for the good stuff. Quick service, and good ice cream.

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    2 years ago

    Very cute and cozy-like! Serves delicious ice cream. Service was great. Will go back.

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    The staff was really friendly and there was a decent selection of flavors. The baked goods were also good.

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    11 years ago

    Great place to get off the highway behind the Hess Station in the General Store. Has fresh dipped ice cream but is also a general store

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    5 years ago

    Best hot fudge ice cream sundaes and for $5, you can't beat the price. I like to get extra hot fudge. I love chocolate.

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    8 years ago

    Fantastic food and fantastic service but it's located on the opposite side of 95 from what the map says.

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    I absolutely love this place! Best desserts & ice cream in town!! Always fresh & delicious!

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    Ask the Community - The Ice Cream Bar

    Sweet Dreams Desserts - Charleston-Strawberry Naked cake w/strawberry filling. :)

    Sweet Dreams Desserts

    4.6(10 reviews)
    38.5 mi
    $$$

    I wanted to send my son something to celebrate his birthday, after researching how much it was to…read moresend a dozen cookies for an arm & leg, I saw this bakery. Not only are they incredibly friendly & nice, I felt like was I talking to a friend! So for what I was going to spend on a dozen cookies, I was able to get 3 times as much to send to me son for him & his co-workers. They delivered to his office & knowing I was in Ca she took a picture of my son receiving his baked goods & sent it to me! Over the top service & can I say some of the guys got on the phone to tell me how incredible these desserts were. Thank you Trisha for making my son's birthday that much sweeter! I will certainly be back!

    My son let me know numerous times that he wanted a cupcake yesterday, but I'd had a very busy day…read moreand running out was the last thing I wanted to do. Plus a lot of the bakeries in the area close at 6. So I found Sweet Dreams on here and decided to give it a try. I called in an order around 5:45 and had fresh cupcakes and still warm from the oven cookies at my door by 8pm. Needless to say it made his day and I was more than impressed with everything. We ordered a sampler pack and had her pick out a variety for us. We ended up with some cinnamon things (yum!), apple supremes (husband's favorite so far), and several types of cupcakes as well as some warm chocolate chip cookies. My favorite is the chocolate cupcake. I've had cupcakes from some of the best bakeries and this one is right up there with them. It's moist, it's light, it's rich but not cloying, it's super chocolatey and it's just the right amount to satisfy that chocolate craving. I'll have to add more to my next order because my son claimed one and then wanted a bite of mine too! We still have a few more things to try but I expect they will all be just as good. She does take credit cards, you can pay ahead by phone or at the door, perfect since I rarely have cash on me anymore!

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    Sweet Dreams Desserts - Charleston wedding. Chocolate cake pops dipped in white chocolate. Truly the best cake pop ever!

    Charleston wedding. Chocolate cake pops dipped in white chocolate. Truly the best cake pop ever!

    Sweet Dreams Desserts - Charleston wedding. :)

    Charleston wedding. :)

    Sweet Dreams Desserts - Charleston wedding. :)

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    Charleston wedding. :)

    Confetti Cupcake boutique  & bakery

    Confetti Cupcake boutique  & bakery

    3.0(3 reviews)
    23.5 mi
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    This place is a little treasure. Very humble owners with the most delicious cupcakes and delicacies…read morein town! This place is a winner esp. If you have a huge sweet tooth (like myself ;-)

    I had such high hopes for the Confetti Cupcake Boutique. I visited South Carolina in the March of…read more2015 and left with plans to celebrate my birthday with my dear friend from college. A month prior to our celebratory event we finalized what we desired to celebrate our Cancer Zodiac birthdays. We sought out to find a baker to deliver our desired cake with cupcakes. I received a quote of the crab bucket cake of $195.00 and crab cupcakes at 42.95 a dozen. As I thought about the fete, I decided not to order the cake but the cupcakes as I had not tasted this bakery's desserts. The cupcakes were described to be costly as the crabs, small cobs of corn and shell crackers would each be hand sculpted. The crabs were to be more than half the size of the cupcakes. The one thing that request for my birthday is a cake. Therefore, since I was having cupcakes it was quite important to me. I asked my sister to pick up the cupcakes and bring them to the party as fate would have it I would arrive in South Carolina later than my anticipated arrival time. She answered my call and said the cupcakes would be a part of my birthday gift. The cupcakes arrived and as quickly as my joy came it diminished to shock. The crab was a Cricut Cake cutout not hand sculpted as promised. I soon realized I was over charged. It came time to sing happy birthday and bite into the cupcake. The icing not in the correct color was hard and the red velvet cake was dry and crumbled like cornbread from my small bite and just stood stiff. The small bite was so horrible as much as I love cake; I couldn't take another bite of this inedible cupcake. My facial expression must have shown the lack of quality of the cupcakes, because not one of my guest asked or attempted to try a cupcake. My sister has attempted to follow up with the owner by telephone call and visiting the closed shop due to renovations to no avail. Therefore, I have emailed the owner to resolve the matter with my sister as soon as possible. I am still hopeful that she will resolve the matter. I will do a follow up review in two (02) weeks to this regard.

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    Confetti Cupcake boutique  & bakery
    Confetti Cupcake boutique  & bakery
    Confetti Cupcake boutique  & bakery

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    Atol Bakery

    Atol Bakery

    3.0(2 reviews)
    41.7 mi

    Literally one of the worst companies to do business with! i had a wedding reception on June 22nd,…read moreand per the consultation the food was to be delivered at 400pm in Savannah Georgia. The food never arrived. While the owner did communicate with us about what was going on, he stoped answering calls and messages. he texted toward the end of the event to notify us that the van broke down and that he could fly the food in and give a partial repayment. neither of those options were helpful seeing as the party was over. since then he has not answered any of my calls, as well as calls of my family and friends calling for him to issue us a refund. He has been incredibly unprofessional and uncooperative. There are better places to get catering from! Do not do business with this fraud.

    After a last minute cancellation throwing the entire wedding into the weeds Atol reached out to my…read morerequest for a quote. He immediately set my mind at ease with the simple phrase "that's my job, yours is to enjoy". We arranged a menu and all the specifics (including staff and service pieces) with less than 2 weeks pre-event. We did not have to lift a finger. 5 days post-wedding we are still receiving feedback about how fabulous the food was and asking for contact information. Everyone from Atol was personable, friendly and professional - they even stayed until the end and joined us in the photo-booth and dance floor (to our request & delight!). To repeat myself, the food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing!!! I would most definitely contract with them again!

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    Atol Bakery
    Atol Bakery
    Atol Bakery

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