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Vida Dulce
836 E Chatham St #104, Cary, NC 27511, United States
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Li
Review №1

My friends came from out of town to visit me and this place. There was some write-up about it being one of the best, and it lived up to the recommendation! The ice cream was home-made fresh tasting. They also had home-made frozen fruit bars. I tried the churro funnel cake with Carmel ice cream, and it definitely could have used another scoop of ice cream to cut some of the dryness out of the funnel cake, but the plate was HUGE (there was definitely enough funnel cake for 2-3 adults)& very delicious! The prices were a little higher to me than standard, but we were happy we came & would definitely like to go back and try more!!! The staff was friendly, and there was some seating, but not a lot (outdoor, possibly indoor/cant recall as we sat outside). The place was busy but the line moved quickly! Take the kids, or your friends/family and enjoy!

Em
Review №2

I loved it!!! I tried churro sundae and it was amazing!! Very affordable price and they have various kind of desserts! Next time I’ll try food menu too!🤤

Wa
Review №3

Amazing place. Great customer service and great people running it. The ice creams and snacks are delicious. Their “must try” item is ’Mangonada’. The Funnel cake Churros with ice cream and oreo churro with ice cream are also delicious. Highly recommended for exotic ice creams and snacks.

Ry
Review №4

Incredible food, friendly staff - I would recommend this place to everyone. Portion size to cost is also great!

Ki
Review №5

Im in love!Great little shop that is adorable and popping with flavor!First off, the offer so many wonderful snacks that are made to order and absolutely wonderful. Churro funnel cake, mangonada, rolled ice cream, fried oreos and so much more!The staff members are all so welcoming and friendly and make your orders as quickly as possible.I cant wait to go back and give some of their other menu items a try!

Gr
Review №6

Absolutely scrumptious desserts and friendly service. So many options! Will definitely come back, 10/10 recommend. The fried bananas must be in funnel cake batter and are completely drool-worthy. Banana split is always a fun go-to, and a great way to try 3 scoops of their delicious flavors. And the cheesecake burrito my friends got was heaven! Cant wait to try again 🙌🏻

ed
Review №7

Great desserts on a hot summer day and will come back again soon! Recommend the mangonada!

Re
Review №8

Amazing food even better customer service

Su
Review №9

We tried this place for the first time last weekend. What a surprisingly delicious find! We had the mixed fruit cup which was a bunch of cut fruits in a sweet n salty yogurt sauce topped with coconut and granola! It was a fantastic treat...loved it!! We also tried the spicy mangonado. This was good too...just wish the mango had more flavor...it tasted like an out of seasonmango!! Nevertheless, will definitely be going back and trying more stuff.

Ji
Review №10

I love this place coming from Florida we have nothing like this but everything is amazing the fruits are fresh and everything I’ve tried has been excellent I frequent here and will continue to do so

Ma
Review №11

100% recommended, friendly staff and fast service

Ju
Review №12

Better than just ice cream, this place spices up the dessert experience with some really interesting, unique and yummy treats. The owner and staff were very friendly and explained all of the desserts to us that we asked about. Cheesecake burrito, spicy fruit cup and the churros and ice cream were delicious!

Ve
Review №13

Very good ice cream and excellent churros! A bit pricey.I really would like that they offer dine in again. Eating ice cream under the sun with 3 kids and my parents in law wasnt a pleasure.

Ni
Review №14

Absolutely delicious, one of my summer time favorites!! Can’t wait to go back!!

Di
Review №15

I went here and got the churro funnel cake, churro sundae, the corn and a bunch of other things. It added up to 54$. And it wasn’t worth it. The funnel cake tasted like yeast and was dry. The corn would be better if made at home. We bought peanuts and they were definitely expired. My dad threw up after eating the fried Oreos and funnel cake. The only thing that was good was the funnel cake sundae. The service was amazing and the people were so nice but I wouldn’t go here for food.

Er
Review №16

Located in a Shopping Center right off Chatham Street servicing Cary and the adjoining areas of Raleigh North Carolina. A great place for Latino Style desserts. Rolled Ice Cream, diced fruits, and shaved ice. Owned by a family with an extensive background in the restaurant business back in Mexico. The ice cream pops are Amazing!!! Clean facilities with a wheelchair accessible entrance. Public Restrooms. Great staff. Many Latinos as patrons, thats always a bonus. We will definitely be going back.Thank you to the owner Eric for responding. You have a great and unique business. My family and I wish you tremendous success. We are definitely be going back in a few weeks. See you then.Eric San José

Ha
Review №17

When I came here we got the mangonadas and when trying to get it without the red spicy stuff they wanted to say “but it comes with it”. And the mangoes were not ripe or soft or sweet and the icecream that came with it tasted like Splenda. I even tried the Agua Frescas and it is definitely not like the ones in Las Vegas. It was gross and you could taste the sugar and not the flavor. I would recommend Jose’s bakery in Sanford for the mangonadas!

Re
Review №18

I LOVE this place. It is magical and if you are nearby and have never gone you are missing out!

El
Review №19

Very good ice cream, thoroughly clean store, and super nice customer service.I had the banana and strawberry ice cream bar and it was amazing! You can really taste the strawberries and banana in every bite! My husband had the Crazy Pineapple or Piña Loca and honestly I had to help him eat it after I finished my ice cream! The Crazy Pineapple tastes really good, its made with many fruits so every bite is amazing! The fruits honestly go so well with each other! It is a lovely healthy snack! I truthfully recommend it to anyone! I will be coming back for more!

Da
Review №20

If youre looking to try something new...look no further than Vida Dolce.The bright and welcoming environment draws you in, the great customer service will make you want to stay, but the amazing Maganado will have you coming back again and again!The Maganado is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet, spicy and salty.Love that this business is family owned and it brings another layer of culture to the Triangle with authentic Mexican favorites made to perfection!Outdoor seating available.Masks enforced (thank you!), social distancing friendly and sanitizer readily available.

Br
Review №21

I loveeeeeeeee this place. Wow!! Everything is packed with flavor. Starting with the agua fresca. It was cool and refreshing. I loved the flavors. I got the pineapple cucumber . Yummyyy!!! Then the authentic mangonada. Then the churro! Wow. It was so good. The churros are fresh and warm. This event has definitely helped me go beyond my taste buds and try something new. Ill pass this place onto my friends and family. They dont just have ice cream and palmeras, they have nachos, Mexican candy, Mexican cheese and snacks and fruity slushys. I cant wait to come back!!!

Br
Review №22

Overpriced. 3 scoops of ice cream with a shallow spoon of sprinkles is $7. I asked for it rolled twice but I have no idea what happened between getting my daughters ice cream too. Another family member got a donut with ice cream... good amount for $7. I just personally had a bad experience.

Br
Review №23

My wife and I got the Crazy Watermelon and it was absolutely amazing and quite impressive to behold. We will definitely be back!

Ra
Review №24

Vida Dulce is more than an ice cream shop — I’ve never seen such variety! Whether you’re in the mood for sweet, salty, or spicy they have you covered! Everything is so tasty, fresh, and homemade. The staff is excellent and friendly. My favorite is the oreo popsicle and rolled ice cream taco, but I honestly havent tried something I didnt like. With all the choices, you can stick to your fave or branch out to something new. It’s a must visit!

Al
Review №25

Great place to try all mexicans treats and drinks made with fresh products every day.

La
Review №26

Tried this place today for the first time and it was fantastic. We had yummy ice cream & a fancy mango dessert. The service was great too!

Da
Review №27

First time there, ice cream was great! Also great menu and selection of freshly made juices.I will stop by again.

TJ
Review №28

Fantastic place to go! Dozens of flavors or Popsicles. Many flavors of freshly made ice cream. Plus, many other items such as churros, splits, ice cream tacos, nachos etc.This place is family owned and oriented. Exquisite customer service and a beautiful, clean, open and bright decor. A must go anytime youre in the area.

Ju
Review №29

The nieces loved the fried oreos, funnel cake, horchata….mango pineapple slush for me. The order placement is a little confusing at first associates are very helpful. when I visit my mom in cary we always make sure to stop by.

Ne
Review №30

Some crazy ice cream flavors. Spicy Mango, Tamarind... they also have Fried Pasta 😬But the place was packed and kids & adults were enjoying it alike

Tw
Review №31

Good ice creams, many choices and options

ar
Review №32

Very disorganized place, just a family in front of us and 4 employees, but couldn’t get any service, nobody interested in answering our questions, after a while we got tired of the lack of customer service and left. This place may be good, but until they get a manager to organize it, we won’t be back.

Ju
Review №33

I have three words for you....APPLE PIE BURRITO. UNBELIEVABLY GOOD.

Ja
Review №34

Hidden gem! Took my 12 yr old son after camp and had the best experience. The selecrion is massive and ranges from traditional latin sweets to new age confections.The young lady that helped us navigate the menu was extremely friendly and helpful. Ordered the oreo popsicle, fried cheescake and churros, and they did not disappoint.Highly recommend this place.

be
Review №35

Loved the snaks that they have and fresh fruits also they have fresh water flavors ice cream and chicharrones elotes.

Br
Review №36

The funnel cake churro was great but the mango cup was not so good. The sorbet was good but the sauce and the spice took away from it but I get that it was a Spanish dessert. Definitely going bjack but not for the mango cup.

Ne
Review №37

Absolutely loved it! Mangonada is my new favorite!! Amazing place with a lot of options 😬

Ke
Review №38

This place is so awesome! Items on the menu are rare to find at other places. My kids and I had a Rolled Ice cream taco, Oreo chorros, and a banana smoothie. Loved it!

Ya
Review №39

I love it here but the girls that work there very serious and seem like they hate customers very amargadas like no smile or anything I think that should get fix because it’s a very colorful cute place. Other then that I love the food.

Ne
Review №40

I love this place. I’ve had 10 or so different popsicles and all of them have been excellent.

Sa
Review №41

Wow, this place is insane. Theres nothing better than a place with great value, friendly staff, clean environment, enjoyable atmosphere, and creative menu offerings and this place has it all. Love that they arent pretentious either. They let my husband and me put as many toppings as we wanted on our churro sundae. Some other place would charge per topping. The oreo churros were yummy and tasted fresh. The young lady helping us was very patient and let us try various ice creams. She explained everything on the menu. There are several menus and things that may not be explicitly listed on the menu. Ask questions and look around at what others have ordered. Its an experience! Youll just have to come back and try more things. They have both desserts and savory snacks like street corn and nachos. While we were there even though it wasnt close to closing someone was going around cleaning everything. Very nice small business were looking forward to supporting in the future!

Me
Review №42

Beautiful mexican dessert place. Mix of sweet, sour and spicy flavors create a non standard yet tasty experience. Lots more customization available than the online menu indicates.

Kr
Review №43

This place is such a gem! Huge menu of sweet and savory options. Hand crafted ice creams, popsicles, and sorbets. They even have Tamarind flavored treats which is an absolute favorite of mine. We tried the churro Sundae and the fried bananas. Well worth adding the scoop of icecream to the banana. We took the gentlemans recommendation for the vanilla cake icecream and it was absolute heaven with the fry on the bananas. Cant say enough great things about this place and I cant wait to come back.

Em
Review №44

Very good desserts, excellent service but prices a bit high.

Jo
Review №45

🤩 Wish we didn’t live so far away....might be a good thing because that could be bad. I don’t think there’s one bad thing on the menu. Fantastic heladería.

Ha
Review №46

So many tasty treats. Super fresh too i got a guava smoothie!

Mo
Review №47

The ice cream was amazing. They have a nice rolled ice cream which is pretty famous.

Da
Review №48

Great first experience!!!

ir
Review №49

Love the place . everything we try was delicious.

Va
Review №50

Came all the way from Durham and was not disappointed! Friendly staff/environment and a great variety of Mexican snacks not just ice cream.

He
Review №51

Im always so pleased with the attention and service here! And the ice cream?? AMAZING!!!

Li
Review №52

I got the strawberries and cream paleta first time visiting here very clean great menu options I only took away one star because the employee wasn’t that friendly did not welcome us she just stood there behind the counter and stared at us but overall this place is def one to check out

Su
Review №53

Super good treats with a really nice venue! the mangonada below was amazing!!!

Ab
Review №54

Excellent, nice and clean, great staff delicious treats. Owner was really friendly. Definitely a great place to enjoy yourself with multiple delicious options !!!!! Highly recommended.

Fa
Review №55

Amazingly good milkshakes with churros...yum

Se
Review №56

Great service and delicious treats, would improve the menu a little bit though, was hard to actually understand everything they had to offer and what was in each item.

Te
Review №57

Words will never do this place justice. Grab the kids, family, neighbors...hell grab strangers and bring them to this side of heaven. Lovely folks, clean place and Covid conscience..Only tried a few items and everything is yummy.

Ch
Review №58

If you have a sweet tooth please please please check this place out. First time walking in there, I felt like I was walking into a Sweetsy Wonderland, and it also brought back the find memories of the sweet Mexican desserts and treats I would eat in sunny Southern California. I really recommend this place anytime if the day, but it is a super delight in a warm sunny day

na
Review №59

Today was my first time being here and I ordered the papas caseras and a mango nada the food was pretty good, but service was so disorganized no one cared about the 6 feet distance rule, it was just a mess. I was next in line to order and the lady that seemed like the oldest one working there ignored me and asked the guys behind me what they wanted to order. The only worker that seemed welcoming and friendly was the only guy working there.

Ni
Review №60

Great staff and an awesome huge menu.

Ma
Review №61

Great place for ice cream and treats.

sa
Review №62

Definitely the best icecream place in cary! I Tried they mangonadas and tasted delicious! They have all sorts of fresh made fruit water and all sorts of ice cream and more

Kh
Review №63

Best Churro ever. A bit pricey.

Ch
Review №64

Today my daughter and I went to Vida Dulce for the first time and we are happy we did! The food and service were both great and we hope to come back soon!

Tr
Review №65

This is a wonderful shop! Tons of variety! I got the horchata popsicle and the churros, they were both great!

Li
Review №66

I LOVE THIS PLACE. My best friend Ansley and I come here quite often when we hang out. Between the ice cream, the popcicles, and the other menu items, I have never been let down. Truly an awesome experience every time!

Ti
Review №67

Every time I come here I want to taste something new. They have plenty of different options to decide from. Very clean building, nice and professional staff. My family loves this place. Plus reasonable prices

Da
Review №68

Vida is our new favorite place to go for dessert! Their staff is super friendly, able to help guide you in trying something new, and their food is simply AMAZING! Stop what you are doing and go to Vida Dulce NOW!

Je
Review №69

Very good ice cream! The churro split is terrific! Will be returning!

Mi
Review №70

If youve ever wanted state fair food year round youre in luck. This place sells the same overpriced novelty food year round. Theyve even added a few of their own odd concoctions. I cant tell if we got there at a bad time or if the service style was just poorly streamlined. Everyone was friendly and the place was clean.

Ca
Review №71

Best and delicious Mexican Treats.

Ma
Review №72

The slushies are craftily made with natural juices and real fruit, we ordered the oreo churros and cheese cake burrito and it was fried to perfection, large selection of ice cream flavors. The place seems clean and organized, however it was a bit crowded and the service can be a little slow on a hot afternoon summer weekend (still worth the wait), next time will be trying the spicy corn on the cob!Im proud to support a local business owned and run by my dear Hispanic folks. Keep up the good work!

Ke
Review №73

I ate my mangonada before I could get a picture 😔 it was really good, I would go back and try some savory stuff next time. Its a cute little shop

Ka
Review №74

This place is great, amazing ice cream so many flavors and great prices.

As
Review №75

Such an extensive and exciting menu! Im still going through the line of popsicle flavors and ice cream but havent been disappointed with a single one. Having my Mexican street food just down the road is such a treasure.

Gr
Review №76

Unique ice cream experience and great tasting.

An
Review №77

I would would give 5 stars for the ice cream. I had an ice cream taco with coconut ice cream and it was super delicious! Made with fresh shredded coconut right in front of me. The popsicles also looked appetizing, as well as the fruit cups. I will definitely come back and try more treats!I also like that the place is clean and colorful.But have to take away one star for customer service. None of girls was smiling, everybody did their job, and moved fast, but the atmosphere was cold (as ice lol). Only the man at check out had a friendly welcoming attitude, he was probably the owner.Another star I have to take away because the menu could use improvement. It is very chaotic, overwhelming, it took us a while to choose what we want, eve though we had already looked it up online. I wish the online menu would have pictures and prices for everything, and the store itself would have big and clear displays and signs. For example the ice cream flavors are handwritten little papers. You have to get close to read it, and the set up makes social distancing hard, everybody’s all over the place trying to figure out what they want.

Am
Review №78

The Freshest and most delicious ice cream I’ve had in a long time. This place has such a great atmosphere and is owned by the sweetest family who are friendly and take the time to talk to you about their more exotic flavors and let you sample them. The menu is innovative and all 6 of my picky kids love it. They ask to go every day. My Husband and I are both Chefs so we know food. This place is incredible.

Ra
Review №79

Always amazing and fairly priced! Strawberry auga Fresca is always a must. Strawberries and cream is so good too. And the crazy cucumber for something savory!

Pr
Review №80

Good place to go to on a hot summer day. They have so much options, it was hard to choose!At the time when I went, the ice cream tacos werent avaliable. Many of the ice creams on the menu were not available at the moment when I went.I would recommend getting the Rolled ice cream or the ice cream tacos. I didnt try any of the Popsicles or Savory items, but I would assume they also taste good. I also recommend trying the Mango fruit cup.If you want to try something exotic (you are health conscious) then try the Hibiscus slushy or Guava slushy. Or mix both up!I would not recommend getting the Tamarind ice cream. Its not even ice cream, just barely even a sorbet. I dont even know what.

Al
Review №81

This place is absolutely amazing!!!! If you haven’t been, you need to make it your business and go. And did I mention that they have amazing prices too.

Me
Review №82

Vida Dulce is one of my favorite places to visit in Cary. They have an excellent selection of treats and serve generous portions with low prices.I love their fruit cups and rolled ice cream and my husband raves about the churro split. A great, family friendly dessert shop with a lot of options.Note: they also have savory options however I havent tried them and cannot speak to them, but based on the quality of their other food I would expect it to be excellent.

Pe
Review №83

Good place, love the fried Oreos, but I got the orange cream ice cream and it was grainy and sort of too sweet. Would try something else next time

Ev
Review №84

Pretty good place to get a nice cool desert or refreshing drink. They also sell fruits for cheap, Like 8 mangoes for $7.99. There are a lot of choices to order which feels a little over whelming if its your first time there but dont be discouraged. And the area is good for all ages.

Vy
Review №85

Great place for ice cream, drinks, milk shakes and much more. Not only do they have ice cream, they have Hispanic snacks there too. The staff is incredibly helpful and kind. Prices are great. I always recommend this place to my friends and customers. I highly recommend everyone to try their in house made ice cream. Support a small business too.

Gl
Review №86

This place has downgraded so much:( the employees are so rude n they slow, y’all needa work on that... and them “milk shakes” they watery af and the “slushees” they taste weird:/

Ch
Review №87

Just some delicious ice cream that was definitely fresh. Definitely one of the best in the triangle. They also have way more options than I was expecting here.

Fe
Review №88

This is the legit authentic Mexican food when you crave something sweet

Al
Review №89

It was a really nice place. Me and my boyfriend went there for the first time. I wasnt overly impressed with my popsicle, however, given it was our first time, theres still tons of choices to try and Im sure anyone can find something they love given some trial and error!

Ke
Review №90

The best place to go to when you’re craving something. i love it!

Ma
Review №91

Such great food and really nice people! All of the people working the counter were so helpful and let us try as much as we wanted before making our purchase. The ice cream was so so good and the flavors were really different than what you see at other ice cream shops in the area. They had great fruit infused water that was so good and refreshing. We will definitely be back soon to try more, there was so many good options it was hard to pick the first trip.

Bi
Review №92

Tried this new place for our weekend ice cream binge. Picked out the scoops & toppings and paid for each topping separately, even for the little drizzle of chocolate syrup. Ice creams flavours were good and service was good. The milkshake was absolutely not worth it, the one we got was not thick at all and was watery. A price display board on the wall where we pick out the ice creams would help.

Cr
Review №93

First time having rolled ice cream and boy oh boy. This place was super cool, the options were SO many. All of the staff was super friendly. Ill definitely be back!

Ta
Review №94

I work right down the road and knew a ice cream shop had opened behind the Bojangles, finally had a chance to check it out this week. This wonderful place was so much more than i expected and offers something to satisfy the whole family. The customer service was incredible , making sure that I got a chance to see everything they have to offer as well as tasting many different treats. They offer different naturally flavored waters that are guaranteed to make people ask where you got that from. Not to mention the rolled ice cream, and rolled ice cream waffle cone tacos, can not wait to bring all my friends and family.

Mi
Review №95

Incredibly delicious. I love that they have folks crossing cultural borders here in Cary. Mangonada is a totally craveable treat - get it with the chili. :) Their ice creams are fun and delicious, the aguas are refreshing... and the popsicles/paletas are perfection. Ive probably tried 10 flavors and they are all delicious. Some favorites: mango (with chili), Mexican chocolate, Oreo, and then some of the fruits that arent as well-known here like soursop. Yum. Cant wait to go back.

Ki
Review №96

Variety of flavors of ice cream.

An
Review №97

My hubby took me out for ice cream tonight and we tried the ice cream and rolled ice cream taco. The ice cream was amazing I tried the caramel and the pine nut. The taco was even better!! Cant wait to try the cheesecake burrito!

Cl
Review №98

Great dessert place and it has tons of non-traditional choices. My kids LOVED the gummy bear ice cream! The staff was so friendly, helpful, and welcoming!My family and I cant wait to go back!

Jo
Review №99

I love this place! The ice cream is so damn rich I wanna swim in the Butter Strawberry flavor. They have a good variety of ice creams, homemade ice pops, candies, and street foods like corn with Takis.

Lu
Review №100

Very clean and welcoming. Lots of varieties. I would recommend you reading about their options prior to your visit. There are so many different types and flavors that it can be overwhelming for someone who isnt familiar with their options.

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:836 E Chatham St #104, Cary, NC 27511, United States
  • Site:http://www.vidadulcenc.com/
  • Phone:+1 919-378-9722
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–10PM
  • Thursday:12–9PM
  • Friday:12–9PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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