Great local ice cream / fro-yo place! They have both soft serve and hand scooped ice cream, plus a…read morewide variety of toppings. The soft serve / fro-yo flavors are a little odd, in my opinion. There are more "unique" flavors and less of the classics I generally gravitate toward. But they let you weigh hand scooped + toppings the same as you would fro-yo, so the addition of that variety makes up for it. There are a handful of both indoor and outdoor tables, all kept relatively clean (not sticky!!). They don't let you get your own samples (the person behind the counter will come out and get it for you), which some people might not like, but I appreciate because it is more sanitary. Prices are pretty on par with other places, and they have the price-by-weight posted on the wall. I appreciate the transparency.

My husband and I met some friends at this wonderful ice cream shop. Truly a hidden gem that is…read moreworth the drive. There were so many toppings and ice cream selections to choose from. The customer service was phenomenal. The staff exchanged pleasantries with everyone that walked in. It felt like home or a close friend's house. We were a group of 8 which can be overwhelming for small shops such as this one. However, they handled everything with ease. They answered my questions with positive attitudes and even did not get annoyed by my son who can get overly excited about sweet treats. I hope to visit again.

Normally I don't go back and update my positive reviews, but because I've eaten at the Chat and…read moreChew a disproportionate number of times compared to everything else I've reviewed lately, I felt a 1 year (well, 8 months) revisit might be warranted. As before, I give this a resounding 5 stars. The menu has changed a little bit since I last wrote a review, and I've tried some new items. I have yet to try anything that I didn't like. My new go-tos are the raging chicken salad on a croissant and the berries and cream pastries. If you read my previous review, you will see that I was working up the nerve to try the chicken salad, because I'm somewhat meat-averse at times, and also don't like heavily mayonnaised foods, which is a big risk with any of the so-called "salad" items (potato, chicken, tuna, etc.) in life. I can now confirm that the chicken salad is 1) not overly mayonnaised and 2) made from not-gross chicken (I have no further explanation for this, but picky eaters will know what I mean). It's relatively light, has a nice texture, and is flavorful. It is one of my favorite weekend lunch items (or weekday, if I'm working remotely and in the area) now, not just here but in general. The berries and cream pastry is delicious and I would eat everyday, or even multiple times a day, if my figure and my wallet could afford it. Sweet, rich, flaky. Definitely one of my favorite dessert / sweet snack items currently. I also got a birthday cake made here and it was absolutely gorgeous (and delicious, obviously). Very well executed and totally got my vision. As I said before, there is plenty of seating inside (outside too!) and the volume level is perfect -- lots of people coming through, but quiet enough I can read, study, or do work. We spend several hours at a time in here some weekends. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through.

The Chat and Chew Café is a welcoming, locally owned coffee shop and bakery. Drink options include…read moreiced, hot, and blended beverages, including chai, drip coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and frappes. As well as mix-and-match coffee flights for $10. Pair your drink with a snack; choose from a wide variety of baked goods, including bagels, crumb cakes, cheesecakes, Danishes, croissants, and cakes. Or if you are hungrier, consider one of their salad or sandwich options. I ordered an iced Irish Moo latte with oat milk from their featured menu and was not disappointed. If you are unsure what to order, ask the barista for a recommendation; you will not be disappointed. While you wait for your order, I highly recommend browsing the gift shop. Browse from a wide range of locally made goods. Whether you are looking for a new travel mug, candles, body butter/scrubs, handmade washcloths, or local honey, you will find something unique. Be sure to check out the paintings available for purchase at the shop. All hand-painted by the owner.

Ice cream is always a good choice, but with the recent heat wave it's basically a survival…read moremechanism at this point. We're lucky to have this shop in town, with a huge selection of fresh hand scoop ice creams served in everything from the standard sugar cone, to waffle cones and bowls, as a taco, milkshakes, and sundaes. They also have a small coffee selection. With extremely friendly staff, dozens of flavors to choose from, this really has everything you need in an ice cream shop. You can come here and get a completely different creation every single visit. And if you're indecisive, they offer a "surprise me" option with my kids personally love. There's a small amount of inside seating, and a bench outside if you want to enjoy it in the heat.

Every single time this place hits the spot!…read more This visit they had new decor and a different vibe. Very lively! I met Chris, who was the absolute best: His personality it so great! I had the turtle sugar free and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Great atmosphere service and last but not least the coffee. Must go and must come back.read more

Great spot to enjoy an ice cream, coffee, bakery items and specialty drinks. Service was amazing…read more Owner was super friendly and helpful. Quiet environment with soft music playing in the background . Overall a great spot to visit if you're ever in Thomasville NC.

Always the best of the best from their coffee to their sweet treats ! This place is where it's at!…read more10/10 customer service with a relaxing environment to do work or just vibe!

I just moved to the area from Hampton Virginia. This area lacks places like Starbucks so my wife…read moreand I wanted to try Colonial grind to see if we could find a comfortable cafe. Upon entering, I was not greeted with a warm good morning as I saw others were. They may have been regulars but as a business, they should show all customers the same hospitality. I was also not approached the same as the four other people before me who were told to enjoy their day. My orders were called and placed on the counter with the employee quickly scurrying off. It may also help if the employees focused on one order at a time as I purchased 4 items and had to visit the counter three different times playing hopscotch with other customers. On top of that, the weird vibe I received from the other customers did not make me feel anymore welcome. I understand that the customers are who they are but my overall experience is the coffee is great but I will not be revisiting this establishment.

My husband placed an order over Facebook message. Send a picture of what he was looking for, time…read moreand dated needed, and it was ready in a timely manner! Ordered vanilla cake with buttercream icing. Had a minty flavor but it was still really good! Can't wait for future orders

Great cupcakes. Had them for a family member bridal shower. Absolutely delicious. Would recommend.read more

Their homemade ice cream is a wonderfully delicious treat on a hot day. I just had the coffee…read moreflavor, and it was so good! I stopped in to pick up cupcakes and ended up getting more than I went in for because they have all these delicious looking and unique flavors, like the Brookie (cookie + brownie). They are also affordable and the people who own it were very friendly and kind.

We just moved into the area and stumbled upon this little gem! The ice cream is delicious and we…read morecan't wait to go back! Definitely going to be our new favorite place to get our sweets fix! They have all sorts of goodies from cupcakes, to mini cheesecakes and chocolate covered pretzels! I would've taken a picture but we all were enjoying our ice cream so much I forgot to take a picture! I'll post pics next visit!

The food is great the best hotdog around all beef. Also they have Sausage's dogs. The service is…read morereal good too. They always keep your cock feel the atmosphere safe. Don't have to wait for a place to sit fresh french fries

I used to love this place, but somehow this establishment like most have lost their way. I arrived…read moreon a Saturday around 2:19. I ordered the hot dog special. They weren't overly busy and the service was great. It took 26 minutes to get my food. To my surprise they had done away with the battered crispy fries and switched to run of the mill crinkled cut fries. Never get rid of a great product no matter the cost! The fries were one of the reasons I came. The 26 minute wait to get two hotdogs was unreal!

Like all the Dairi-o's we've experienced, this one is also top notch. The restaurant was clean and…read morehas plenty of seating for intimate dinners or a large party of guests. The servers are always courteous and helpful. They're all well trained. We always enjoy our experience and food.

I'm not saying I'm going to try the food at every Dairi-o, but I'm not saying I won't either. My…read moreunderstanding is that there are 12 locations now, and that all are company spots - in fact, the company has very directly said that they are not currently offering franchise opportunities. The12 spots stretch from Jacksonville NC in the east to Hendersonville in the west! And there appear to be plans to expand into Greensboro, and perhaps Burlington. I like that these are company run operations, it can make quality controls matters easier to administer and monitor. Perhaps the biggest contributor to inconsistent quality at fast food chains is the quality control mandates are not vigorously enforced. The only major chain that I'm aware of that does insist standards be met is Jersey Mike's, and they have even suspended franchisee agreements of non- compliant stores. This is a very nice location, bright and shiny with easy access to drive thru or parking. I ordered two hot dogs, one with mustard and sauerkraut and one with mustard, chili, and onions. I don't order the combo here because I don't care for the FF. As usual the hot dogs were excellent, and I am becoming quite fond of the sauerkraut dog - the kraut has a nice bite to it. All in all this was a very good spot, perhaps the best Dairi-o I've visited.

Delicious fresh fruit cut to order. This little dive offers so much sweetness. They have S4 salty,…read moresavory, spicy and sweet on the menu. Something for everyone. The lobby has a few games for customers to play as they wait for their order. Definitely a family place. Ice cream and sprinkles will make any kid happy. The young man I am assuming is the owner was very hospitable and nice.

From the owner: The best place to spend time with your friends, family, and acquaintances, enjoying pleasant…read moremoments and enjoying a snack