I some fantastic Dan & Debbie's ice cream here at the Sweet Mercantile. The ice cream was a…read moredecadent black raspberry cheesecake. The tart berries cut through the sweetness of the cheesecake flavors. The staff were warm and cheerful and as sweet as the candy next door. I felt like a long lost friend upon arrival. I enjoy the cozy & old fashioned atmosphere of the Soda Fountain Shoppe. The building is an impressive 150 years old and was a traditional mercantile/general store. It feels both old and yet familiar to me. Even the restroom was clean & tidy. With a price as yummy as their treats I feel I'm likely to return often.

What a cute spot to enjoy some ice cream and treats! The staff was very helpful and cleaned up our…read moretable promptly for the next guest use. I loved that they had a changing table in their restroom. Very family friendly spot in Czech Village.

Best candy store we have been to in a long time! We got to enjoy homemade & nostalgic,…read morecandy/desserts, that we have not found anywhere. You provide such variety, that everyone left happy & excited! Thank you

Worked with them to send a special gift for the holidays. Kimberli was attentive and helpful and…read morecompleted the order quickly and efficiently. A great holiday experience. And I'm told by the recipient, also great candy! Can't recommend Divine enough

RUN, don't walk, to The Marion Chocolate Shop! This place is absolutely amazing, and I honestly…read moreloved everything about it. We went a few days after Christmas, and enjoyed our experience. The store front is very cute, and the interior is very cozy. But above all else: the CHOCOLATE! There was a wonderful aroma when you walked in. The owners take great pride in their craft, and it absolutely shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and competent, yet still find opportunities to further their expertise. We bought so much, as it was hard to choose just a couple items. So far we have loved everything. One fun surprise: the chocolate covered Twizzlers - trust me, they are worth it. I think they would also be awesome covered in dark chocolate too. The chocolate espresso with espresso salt (I think that was the name - please correct me if I'm wrong) was AMAZING, and I think my favorite...if I *had* to pick one favorite. They have also figured out how to ship around the US, which is wonderful, because we live in Texas, and can now get their chocolates delivered to us. I also love how they care about humanity. I love that this business took COVID safety seriously during the height of the pandemic, and chuckled at the art that supported mask wearing and distancing, when it was very necessary. Plus, there support of the LGBTQ+ community warms my heart. Sorry for the novella. The TLDR version is this: great store, AMAZING chocolates, fantastic humans. Make plans to frequent this wonderful business.

You must stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth! Ben and the staff are great and so accommodating!…read moreThis is my 2nd year pre-ordering caramel apples from The Marion Chocolate Shop. These are absolutely the most delicious treats ever! I personally love the milk chocolate dipped in pecans and my kids like the milk chocolate dipped in oreo crumbles! I love the convenience of preordering and picking them up later. You definitely need to stop in for caramel apples and much more!

Love this place for the chocolates. We tried them for a tasting for our wedding cake and the…read morecupcakes we received were very disappointing. They were not very presentable and they didn't taste great. That being said, the chocolates here are amazing

Wonderful customer service! Delicious handmade caramels. I ordered a Tiramisu for my husband's…read morebirthday and it was divine! Tasted like a fantastic aunt from Italy made it. I'm going to order the raspberry lemon cupcakes for my mother's birthday and a giant frosted chocolate chip cookie for me. I cannot wait!!!

Meg has also ways come thru for us with amazing flavors! Let alone the cute packaging! I have…read morenothing but great things to say about her and her partner who both work to get these amazing treats made!

They have the Dubai chocolate bars! $20 per bar so more than some other local places. I will have…read moreto say the Belgian chocolate is superb from some other local places. And the details with the presentation is also above the others. Personally I do have one other place that beats this one. I would recommend this place to check out as they have so many other options to try. And they had other kataifi flavored bars like hazelnut. They are also at the Iowa City farmers market during the warmer months!

My go-to to chocolate place. Owned and operated by a young woman and her mother that produce super…read morefine tasting chocolate.

Such an awesome place!!!! All the popcorn I've tried was amazing! The service is top notch! The…read morelocation is perfect for a popcorn and ice cream spot!!!

Thank you Yelp for helping us find this place. We were eating dinner in the NewBo area and wanted…read moreto go elsewhere for dessert. I just Yelped a dessert place and we ended up here. Don't be put off by the "popcorn" in the title. We went for the ice cream. There's a great variety and everything we tried was delicious. Our crew tried the buttered pecan, the raspberry-lemon Italian ice, and Hailey's comet. Be aware that one scoop is a huge serving here. Service was really friendly and helpful. There's a few tables inside, a row of chairs outside along the front, and a couple of tables and chairs in a side courtyard. We did not try the popcorn but a lot of people were buying it.

A favorite stop for my grandkids when we're in the area. It's truly a magical place for kids with…read morea large selection of candy in a bright, inviting storefront. They havevpackaged candies as well as some shop made selections, oh and least I forget, locally made high quality ice cream. Truly a gem for adults and kids.

Awesome taffy and great chocolates. Not cheap but worth it, quality is always great. I like the…read moremint chocolate truffles, grape taffy, and caramels!

Online it said it opened at 10. i got here at 10:50 and still wasn't open and then I walked up to…read morethe doors at 11:05 and was told they aren't open yet. Came back at 11:15 and still was told they aren't open yet. Extremely rude and annoying. and three people are standing there waiting for it to open

Drove 45 minutes for an item that online says they have 2 of. They didn't have it. Big sadread more