"I was invited here by the president of the North Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, and I’ll be honest… I thought I was walking into just another ice cream shop. You know, grab a cone, maybe a brownie sundae, and call it a day. Nope. Not even close. From the outside, it’s colorful, bright, clean, and inviting. Exactly the kind of place you’d expect to have a couple of good flavors and maybe some toppings. But once you step in, you realize the menu is far more extensive than you planned for. This isn’t a “swing by real quick” stop. This is a “better cancel your afternoon plans” stop. I went with ice cream on a homemade waffle cone (cooked right there in the store, still warm, still glorious) and it was delicious. Meanwhile, I watched multiple groups come in, order completely different items, and every single one of them left with smiles on their faces. That’s not coincidence… that’s consistency. There happened to be a photo shoot going on while I was there, which is equal parts exciting and cruel. Picture trying to enjoy your cone while wave after wave of paninis, waffles, and other masterpieces are paraded past you, smelling like heaven itself. It felt like being at a Brazilian steakhouse… but instead of endless skewers of meat, it was endless plates of sweet and savory perfection. Bottom line: if you’re anywhere near Gardendale, make it a point to stop by Sweet Caroline’s. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert… it’ll put a smile on your face. And if Google let me give six stars, I would."

"I got a flight of ice cream and have zero regrets! The ice cream is really good and the restaurant is mostly quiet. I am slightly dissappointed that they dont make their own ice cream. The person who served me definitely needs more training as they didnt even know what a flight of ice cream was despite it being right on the menu. I highly recommend the Instagram flavor! Its salty and sweet. The daiquiri ice was really refreshing. Be warned, the blue C is for cookie ice cream turns your entire mouth blue, but it doesnt last long, and it's worth it!"

"This place is so cute and the food was really good. The service was just ok. My co-worker and I were the only two people in the shop around 8:15am. No greeting when we arrived and it took 40 minutes for a pollinators coffee, a drip coffee, PB toast, and a Nutella waffle. It took way too long. I wouldnt come back for breakfast unless there is more staff but hope to come back to try a scoop of ice cream in the future."

"Good ice cream if you can get service from some of the workers. A bunch of young guys came in and one of the workers was more interested in sitting down with them to flirt than helping us. The girl was rushing us to pay so she could talk to them. Will go to DQ next time."

"We frequent Sweet Caroline's often, as we're big fans of ice cream, and it never disappoints. On our most recent visit, Chloe and Camryn waited on us and were absolutely wonderful-friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming as we took our time choosing from their wide selection of flavors. Their excellent service made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for great ice cream and outstanding customer care, Sweet Caroline's is the place to go!"