I was first introduced to Christopher Elbow Chocolates a few Christmases ago when a client sent me…read morea box as a gift. My first thought was that these might be some of the prettiest chocolates I had ever seen--and thankfully, they taste just as good as they look! When my husband and I started planning a trip to Kansas City, I discovered that Christopher Elbow Chocolates is based here AND that they offer a Chocolate Experience where you can learn about chocolate, their process and the company. At $20 per person for about 50 minutes, it sounded like a fun addition to our day. Hands down, it was totally worth it! We went on a Thursday and happened to be the only two people booked for our experience, so it almost felt like our own private chocolate tour. We met the manager, who was incredibly friendly, and honestly everyone we interacted with was welcoming and helpful. During the experience, we got to try drinking chocolate, melted chocolate and a salted caramel chocolate treat--and every single one was incredible. The presentation itself was very thorough, with beautiful photos and examples throughout. We learned a lot about chocolate, their process and the company, and they took the time to answer all of our questions. If you love chocolate, the Chocolate Experience is absolutely worth adding to your Kansas City itinerary. You get to learn about chocolate, taste some delicious samples and then, of course, shop for chocolates afterward. We definitely didn't leave empty-handed! It's a great place to pick up something for yourself or bring home a beautiful (and delicious!) gift for family and friends.

I just stopped by to purchase some lovely gifts for friends and family this Christmas…read more This is a must stop to try some unique chocolates. They are Beautifully crafted, and each piece is especially made with love and care.

A quaint chocolate shop. Reasonably priced for quality. Helpful and friendly service. Worth the…read moredrive. Good parking. I got 2 peanut butter cups for Mr. G. And the truffles for me. A perfect paring for my coffee from Hi Hat down the street.

SUMMER GELATO IS BACK AT ANNEDORE'S! This is huge for us as we live in the neighborhood and it's A)…read moreDelicious and B) Incredibly convenient. Everyone loves going out for ice cream. I love a lot of spots around the metro, but let's be honest, some of them get crazy busy and you end up waiting in line for a while. That's not a dealbreaker, but with a summer of social distancing, it's nice to have a spot like Annedore's that is tucked into the neighborhoods, has outdoor seating, and is never too busy. Their gelato is so good, and the service is friendly as it gets. We've made a tradition of walking up here as a family once a week, and together we've ordered or sampled: Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Strawberry, Berry Sorbet, Vanilla, and Lemon Basil. All are great (not crazy about the birthday cake one my kiddo always gets), the Berry Sorbet and Lemon Basil are standouts on a hot day. Their portions are generous, prices are very fair, the outdoor seating is great, and it's a very clean shop. Oh, and I recently discovered that macarons are delicious, and theirs are some of the best around. They're around $2.50 a pop and well worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough for gelato, macarons, and of course chocolate if that's your thing. Want to skip lines for ice cream (well, gelato) this summer and still support local? This is your spot. Bookmark it!

Lovely little chocolate shop with local treats. Great spots for gifts and they were getting set up…read morefor Valentines Day with chocolate dipped strawberries. Service was kind and personal.

This little chocolate shop is literally so cute!! They currently have their Halloween chocolates…read moreout and the one that really caught my attention was this little casket made of chocolate that when you open the little door, there's a skeleton inside LOL cute and delicious. I picked up a chocolate Halloween care package for my friend who's recently went into a surgery. I think she'll absolutely love it since spooky season is her natural season. The owner was super kind and friendly - she helped make a fancy little bag for my friend! They've been here since May and it's a great location in my opinion. I expect it won't take long for the foot traffic to really put this place on the map forever.

My friends and I decided to go to André's for their last month of operating at this location for…read morelunch. I was told it would be less of a wait @ 1:00, but one friend thought maybe 11:00 when they open. As you can likely guess, the line was long as was the wait--over an hour! Service was great, despite how busy they were. I ordered the shrimp salad (which I'd never had) and it was delicious. The shrimp was cooked well and the flavor was tasty! For dessert I had the Raspberry Chocolate cake--so good I really wanted another slice! Despite how busy it was, I could still hear my friends over the low hum of other diners and the hustle and bustle of the servers and staff--a pleasant dining atmosphere anyway. I'm going to miss this location.

Always such a lovely experience! Service is always good and they are always super busy! Had a…read moredelish chicken salad and a dessert! Yum! Lots of parking out front, just may need to walk a bit. And it's just so adorable with their seasonal umbrella decor!

My favorite coffee shop, love the Mocha, it's a great place.... Old town Lenexa is an amazing arearead more

Hadn't been in over a year, but went in to meet a friend and admin. The coffee counter bar area has…read morebeen remodeled and has a seriously cool pour-over system. You pick the beans, make your own coffee combo if you prefer. They grind it and it runs through an auto-pour system. You can also get your beans roasted in store! Definitely put this in your list. Vincent is so nice and knowledgeable.

Amazing! Stella, our waiter was wonderful and made our group lunch with our dear friends that much…read morebetter. They had never been and they loved it! We love this place as my husband is Swiss and have been coming for years. Today we had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and all the staff were just amazing with great banter. Some in our group had individual lunch items, but most had the prie fixed lunches with different options chosen. All was so tasty, amazingly presented and just superb. Thank you to the one who found our group the last two rum ball deserts that had sold out. We can't wait to return.

Stopped in for some sweets. My friend got the meringue. She was unable to finish it in one sitting…read more She said it was very rich and the chocolate was good. The chocolates were decent. The leckerli (not sure if I spelled that right) cookies were full of flavor and spice.

Delicious chocolate shop located in Leawood Park Place area. My first time here. We always walk…read moreby and the shop is closed. This time they are open. It is a nice upscale shop you can even book their room for wine and chocolate sampling or special gatherings. They have individual sampling of chocolates to purchase or gift boxes or packages. They also have ice cream, coffees and espresso. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Expensive but lacking the refinement and organization required of their price point. Example…read moretransparent wrappers w hand written labels priced expensively. But not organic or single origin chocolate. Unremarkable flavor or texture for the brand allure. No % cacao or ingredients listed anywhere...yikes

I went out of my way to try this toffee and it was good. It wasn't spectacular as I was hoping it…read morewould be but I'm glad I tried it. I haven't been back since that first time and I have no plans to return. For me the drive and the price, it is a bit costly for the amount you get, isn't worth it. Understand though my main reason for not returning is that I don't think about it. The flavor wasn't such that I sit and think wow I sure wish I had some Tall Grass toffee right about now. And know this I am willing to drive and shell out the bucks for any treat that does invade my daydreams!

I love this toffee. The only downside is the price. You should get more for your money...read more

Love to come to this bakery with a group or just by myself. They have a wide variety of baked goods…read moreranging from sweet to savory and I love their fruit filled donuts. Their cakes are also to die for because they tasted so light and flavorful (highly recommend the Blueberry Yogurt Cake). Their people working here are always quick and efficient and helpful if you need assistance. Nice place to treat yourself to!

I am shocked that more locals do not seem to know about this place! Whether you need a place to…read moremeet up with friends for a coffee drink and some delicious baked goods, or you are spoiling the office with treats, you really need to try this place out. They've recently expanded, and it's got tons of space! It's bright and full of even more light, flaky pastries. From savory to sweet, they've got you covered! I've not tried their cakes, but they were very tempting. The staff has always been friendly and knowledgeable. Go here! You won't regret it.

If you have a sweet tooth, you MUST try this bakery! I have fallen obsessed with several of…read moreMallory's treats. I recommend the no bake cookies, party mix, crack pretzels, and of course her Andes Mint Waffoozle. She has perfected the combination of cookie and waffle, the waffoozle, and offers them in a variety of flavors. Don't think twice about it, go pay this delicious bakery a visit!!

If you're looking for a dessert like none you've ever had then you have to stop in at Dessert…read morePocket Bakery! I had heard how good and unique this place was from a friend, so I had to try it myself. I was greeted by the friendly owner, Mallory, who explained all her products then offered me a sample of what brought me there...the waffoozle (a hybrid between a cookie and waffle). All 3 flavors that I left with were great, especially the peanut butter chocolate. She also told me about her ice cream filled waffoozles, which I didn't try since it was 30 degrees, but she did offer me a sample of the ice cream, which was actually a cheesecake ice cream. It was excellent! Since it was cold she offered me a taste of one of her multiple hot chocolate options. I chose the cinnamon French toast which was as expected...terrific! If you have any bakery needs for catering a corporate event, party (big or small) or just need a quick sweet snack this is the place to go!