Great locally-crafted chocolate bars, many flavors, welcoming staff…read more When we get to Findlay Market in northern OTR, Cincinnati, we visit family owned and operated Maverick Chocolate Co., since 2014 on the part of Elder Street along the south side of the market, close to Elm Street. The staff is welcoming and is generous with the tastings: four of us tried around ten flavors in all! It was a hot day, so this was our last stop by the market, so it would not melt on the way home. We got some bold Rüya dark 65% chocolate, flavored with Turkish espresso, with a touch of traditional cardamom expressing welcome. The cardamom flavoring is milder in this chocolate than it is in mideast coffee. That works for us. We got two with mild bourbon flavors: the somewhat-sweet Prohibition, and the lightly-orange seasonally-available Old Fashioned (reminiscent of the cocktail). We also got some seasonal slightly-fruity limited-edition Thailand 70% chocolate, one of our favorites. And we grabbed an assortment of lighter and darker sweet creams and truffles. We used to watch the bean-grinder in action here. Last year moved it to a new factory on the Licking River across the river in Lexington KY, a town where they also opened a second retail location in 2024 that includes gelato! The aroma here is lovely and chocolatey and roasty. The chocolate is divine.

Expensive and a tiny store. It is good chocolate but wish the store offered more and had space to…read moresit and hang out but it is really just a grab and go. The ice cream is good but I've had better.

This place is truly like no other! I'm not usually a sweets person, and I'm unfortunately lactose…read moreintolerant, so finding a dessert spot that I can actually enjoy is always a bonus. But this place feels like stepping back into the old-fashioned days of ice cream parlors, where couples, friends, and families would stop by to hang out and enjoy a sweet treat together. The Italian ice is one of my favorites--not only is it affordable, but it's also really tasty and dairy-free, so I can actually enjoy it without worrying about the dairy. The staff are super helpful if you're not sure what to get, and I love that they can tell you more about their seasonal flavors and items. There's also a kids' toy store right next door, so you'll see lots of families stopping by, which adds to the fun, nostalgic atmosphere. They also carry a variety of locally made candies and sweets, making it an easy place to browse even if you're just stopping in for a quick treat. Overall, it has that charming, old-school neighborhood feel that you don't come across often anymore. Whether you're with friends, on a date, or bringing the kids, it's a fun little spot to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Yummy lime Italian ice in a waffle cone! Aglamesis ice cream is so delish, but I love that they're…read moreone of the only places in town that has such a quality dairy-free sorbet option!

So apparently another thing to have in Cincinnati is buckeyes because that's where the originated…read more Found a chocolate store that had this on memorial Day holidays and very happy we managed to get some good ones. The store itself is so aesthetically pleasing and very cute! Lovely decor and very picturesque like you could just sit down there for a bit and hang out with some girlfriends. The lady running the store also was very friendly and kind. She explained all the different types of items they have that were the chocolate peanut butter thdnet, with a lot of appealing options. But we ended up just going for the classic buckeye balls. As far as the taste - phenomenal! The chocolate and peanut butter flavor went perfectly well together and they were not too sweet or peanut buttery or anything. Everything was perfectly balanced. Very yummy! It also came with an Ohio shaped chocolate in the package, which was very thoughtful in my opinion.

Holy Chocolate, Candyman!…read more Ruby's is a very small store but this is truly a case of "it's not what's on the outside, but what's on the inside"! And what is inside, is SWEEEEET! I dare anyone not to overbuy at Ruby's. Furthermore, I dare anyone to walk out with just one thing or even have an easy time deciding what to take home. I've prepared tax forms easier than trying to make the decisions I had to make at Ruby's. So here are some examples of what I brought home: Milk Chocolate Turtle Bark Dark Chocolate Turtle Bark Cookies 'n' Cream Bark Milk Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treat Red Velvet Truffle Cake Mint-to-be Truffle Maple Bacon Truffle Cake (you will never find a cuter confection in your entire life!) Carrot Cake Truffle Cake Bacon Brownie Truffle Cake Cookies 'n' Cream Truffle Cake Milk Chocolate Squares Truffle Sampler Box Gummy Worms Joy Sticks I believe my take home list illustrates my personal lack of self control and how good Ruby's is. It was actually somewhat embarrassing and shocking to actually write it out. If you're looking g for something specific, and you don't see it, ask for it. If you're looking to do something specific, personalized or creative - call them. They will be more than willing to work with you. Beautifully and creatively decorated, Ruby's is a cool little spot to visit. It is a candy wonderland with a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're buying a treat for the kids or want to bring something different and really make a splash with a gift, you need to stop in. You won't be disappointed. Would I go back? Yes, but..... In speaking with the owner Sina, we connected that there is another location closer to me in the Liberty Township, OH area. This location was about an hour from me, in rush hour traffic. So I may not frequent this location, I was very happy to hear of the other location in my area. Myself, my dentist and future endocrinologist are all looking forward to my return to another Ruby's Chocolate's location!

We stopped in for the first time on the same day we were dropping our son off to college. We were…read moreimmediately greeted by Angel. She was so friendly-she gave us the history of Fawn Chocolates, descriptions of the best sellers & we even got to taste some delicious chocolate covered cherries. Everything we bought was excellent. We'll definitely be back! Angel is an angel & made this momma feel a little bit better! Chocolate makes everything better!

Poor customer service. They were rude and didn't know anything. The fudge wasn't good.read more

We love their chocolate, it's the best!! The staff is always pleasant, friendly and helpful…read more Highly recommend!

Delicious local chocolate shop! They have every type of chocolate you could dream of. Solid…read morechocolate, covered nuts, cream-filled, chocolate covered potato chips, caramels, and more! The employees are very friendly, happy to answer any questions or even let you try a sample. Great for a treat or last minute gift!

Their chocolate is a work of art! And so delicious! They also have pure beeswax candles in molded…read moreshapes. Very nice.

Went to The Chocolate Bee for the first time today. The chocolate pieces they make are so…read morebeautiful that you will hesitate to eat them, but you must because they are divine. Quite a variety and each one better than the one you just tried. Started off with a dark chocolate turtle which we ate while we were deciding what else to get. I bought wildflower honey on the recommendation from a friend. Then bought half a dozen pieces of chocolate to take home to share. The colors and the flavors are so enticing that we ended up eating all the pieces at one sitting. Even bought a chocolate Eiffel Tower as a gift. You won't regret going here.

Great little neighborhood, ice cream, and chocolate shop. We are lucky to have them…read more They are the only place I knew to get candied apples. You can find caramel apples everywhere, but not candied.

Schneider's is near my friend's place and she brought me here to try her favorite spot! I got…read moregenerous scoops of German chocolate cake and banana in a cup and both flavors were delicious. The interior is just for ordering, but there are benches and tables outside the shop. The employee who helped us was also exceptionally kind--thank you, Patrick, for such a friendly experience!

Walked in here while on a mission to bring home some vegan chocolate for my bestie from my trip and…read moreupon googling, this place came up as my top choice. First and foremost, the cleanliness is immaculate. Second, the staff and the owner are so warm and friendly. We had the pleasure to briefly speak with the owner. He greeted us and asked if we had a question and upon replying to us, he emit such strong energy that it was undeniable this is truly the passion and true love of the chocolatier. We were wow-ed by his extensive knowledge, like he explained how he sourced his ingredients and that their vegan chocolate are pure vegan in comparison to the ones that are usually sold in stores that make claims as vegan chocolate but usually the sugar that's used isn't processed the true vegan way, as in using (cow) bone-char to decolorize the sugar. I thought it was super interesting to learn, certainly did not know that. The store itself has beautiful glass cases to showcase the beautiful artsy work-of-art truffles and across the room you can find many variations of their chocolate bars. The chocolate factory is located at the back of the store where they offer tour so you can learn and watch how the chocolate is made. I got a take-out box and grabbed some of their truffles, some vegan version and some for myself. I truly love their truffles, so was my bestie with the vegan ones. They were all truly a big hit!! The truffles were honestly almost too pretty to eat! From all that I got to enjoy, I love the Lemon Raspberry the most! I highly recommend this place. The chocolates are absolutely incredible.

I am a choc-o-holic. My weakness is dark chocolate, especially a spicy dark chocolate. I had some…read morereally good dark chocolate mixed with Tabasco, when I was in New Orleans, but around here, it didn't seem to be a thing...until Maverick Chocolate Co. These folks have Fahrenheit 513 bar that is absolutely fabulous...so i had get one. The other bar I bought is the Hawaiian Coffee dark chocolate bar. It was described as a smooth chocolate covered espresso beans (which I love...hi figure). They also have truffles. So, as the saying goes "A kid in a candy store"...well I am a big old kid and this is a fantastic candy store.

I've loved Maverick since they opened in Cincinnati a decade ago. They have incredible chocolate,…read morebut also the best brown butter chocolate chip cookies in the entire world. I also love their mission and ethos as a company. I'm so excited have Maverick here in Covington! Just a heads up, when we visited recently they were still getting set up, so it's a little bare bones at the moment. The kind employee told us that they should be fully ready by March, but you can still stop in now and get some yummy treats! Just know they may not have their full inventory yet.

From the owner: Maverick Chocolate is a local, family-owned, and operated bean-to-bar craft chocolate company. We…read moremake chocolate the old-fashioned way from ethically sourced cocoa beans to finished chocolate bars, truffles, and drinks.

Okay my BFF and I walked in after getting a pizza near by and we figured why not…read more You step in and you are greeted immediately. The place smells yummy. We got a brown bear butter iced coffee and a molasses cookie. Let me just say the cookie alone is worth driving here. I mean seriously it is the best molasses cookie I have ever had. The coffee is also very good. I would drive back for the amazing customer service and the Cookie. I do want to try other items as well.

Going on a Sunday was definitely a choice, cause there was a line, but it moved pretty fast. I got…read moreone of the seasonals, the cherry vanilla latte, and it was pretty good. Definitely espresso/coffee heavy which I love at times. The blueberry cornbread cake is very corn forward and dense and averagely sweet. The people working were very kind and despite the inside being small, it was pretty packed. Seems like a good wfh spot too.