Norge Bazaar, Ice Cream Shoppe and Dawg House and Sub Shoppe — Restaurant in Virginia

The owner (I assume he was the owner or manager) was extremely rude and confrontational with me.

I took my family to eat lunch next door and I saw the ice cream and gift shop and decided to go inside to check it out. Because I had a piece of trash in my hand that I wanted to throw away, the owner/manager told me I could not use his trash can. When I asked him what the issue was, as I was a customer, he said "I am tired of people like you coming into my store and throwing trash in my trash can." I explained I was here with my family of seven people, intending to buy ice cream after lunch. He responded by saying "I don't care, get out."

Needless to say, we did not get ice cream at Norge's that day. We ate lunch next door at Honey Butter's (highly recommended - great customer service) and went for ice cream somewhere else afterward.

EDIT: Since the owner asked a question, I think it deserves an answer. The reason I did not take the piece of trash to the restaurant is because we were 15 minutes early to meet the rest of our party there (our in-laws who live nearby). After not seeing any trash cans outside, I figured I would just go inside the store, use the trash can, and scope out the ice cream and gifts while I was in there so I can tell the family about it. I really like to support small, family-owned businesses, and this would have been a great opportunity for the owner to strike up a conversation - maybe ask me my name, where I am from, etc. He would have learned that I was there visiting family who live right near the store. He could have talked to me about the merchandise, and invited me to come back with the family for ice-cream. A positive experience like that would turn me into a long-term, repeat customer. But, unfortunately, I will always remember this as the place where that guy was really rude about...

The family and I stopped in for a sweet treat while visiting the area. We were instantly greated with the kindest hello from the owner, before even entering the shop. Upon entry we were greeted again by a young man and 2 young ladies. They were patient as our large family browsed their many different flavors. They even offered for us to taste before settling on a flavor. The shop was very clean, the customer service was OUTSTANDING and my husband said the bourbon flavor ice cream was the best he's ever had. Keep up the great work! You truly impressed us, out of towner foodies. Ps: Thank you again for the bottle of milk for the baby 😁 Hopefully see y'all again...

This is a fun and unique spot to visit, offering a little something for everyone. The bazaar is filled with all kinds of interesting items, making it a great place to browse and find hidden treasures. There’s always something new to discover, whether you're looking for home décor, gifts, or just something unique.

Though I haven’t tried the ice cream yet, it’s clearly a popular choice—especially in the warmer months when you constantly see people walking out with a cone or cup in hand. It seems like a perfect spot to cool off and enjoy a...