Love coming to visit Karen in her store while trying all of her newest treats and fresh creations!!…read moreI got a 12 pack this time and tried almost all of the flavors!! No complaints! Only great chocolate made with love! We got PUP it! treats this time for our pooch and she loved the peanut butter!! Service is always friendly with great conversation! Check out the changing decor for the seasonal months!!

Best chocolate/ candy in the area. Always stop here if in the area. Staff is super friendly and…read morehelpful. The store is always decorated beautifully.

Pretty cool spot. I came here specifically because I saw they had a Jawbreaker. I got the mega one…read morefor a good price. They have so much variety of candy. Especially, some good ones from back in the day. They also serve ice cream and have a nice shop in the same spot. The shop serve deli sandwich, meats, chips, sodas and so much more. There's a large deck outside for you to enjoy the day while grubbing. Staff was very friendly and attentive as well.

It's just ok. It fits the bill for the desperate or eager…read morekids. Taken a back by the $2.75 for a kid's small scoop in a cup. The old barn style building & outdoor seating leans toward charming. A dozen common flavors. It's kept at a temperature that gives it a granulated texture. The strawberry had chucks of frozen berries btwn very pink cream. Broad assortment of old school candy too. Service was pleasant.

Located in the factory with other great shops, this chocolate store has it all; Chocolates, hard…read morecandies, gummy candy and other sweet treats. Also some adventurous bug candy...yes candy with actual bugs We opted for some milk chocolate salted caramel bites and an assortment of truffles. Everything was really decadent and mouth watering

Cute little chocolate shop! Plenty of different chocolates and candies to pick from here. Staff was…read morefriendly. Prices were fair. Chocolate tasted good. My favorite was the dark chocolate caramels.

Lovely people and a great selection of cake/cookie decorating supplies! I recommend Jay-Mar to…read moreanyone looking for craft and decorating supplies - and definitely anyone needing a beautiful bow!

LOVED this place!! When you walk in, at first it is super…read moreoverwhelming. Fortunately, there is always someone VERY friendly to help you out. I ended up getting my wedding flowers from Jay-Mar and it was the most wonderful floral experience a bride could wish for!!! Thank you Jay-Mar, you made my wedding classy and great!!! :)

I've been coming here for a few years and I can't believe I've yet to review it! I recently decided…read moreto pull some pictures with my camera since I felt it was the right time, they had great options available. The ambiance always feels like fall here too, even in other seasons. I went to grab a 6 count of their apple cider donuts without sugar coating and a pack of their apple fritter bites coated with sugar, truly one of my favorites! I can vouch for their pies as well as their other flavored donuts as I've tried mostly all of them through time. While taking pictures, I stumbled upon something I've been missing on trying which was their apple cider slushie running at $2 each, they are self serve. It was so good, you can't pass that or their fresh apple cider for a $1 a cup, also self serve. This establishment is most definitely a long time local hidden gem, a favorite for many! They have apple picking available, apples for sale inside, as well as pies, more donuts, & a plethora of other fall items to purchase. Some staff members do seem friendlier than others but I try my best to never judge as my experiences still have continuously gone well. Go show this establishment some love and support! Thankful to have this place nearby.

There's no better place on this planet to obtain Macintosh apples in the fall than Roger's…read moreOrchards. I had a death in the family and a celebration of life event attended by and wanted to bring something near and dear to me. I purchased a bushel of 1st tier apples, pristine and delicious. I ate 4 of them before getting back to my hotel :)! They went over amazingly, and I honestly wished I could bring some home. Alas, I'll need to go back again next year...

Fascia's Chocolates is a family-owned chocolaterie that opened in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1964…read more It was founded by husband and wife John & Helen Fascia. An electronic technician by trade, John worked for the Bristol Company. He began to roast nuts and sold them at work to supplement the young family's income. In an effort to increase sales, he and Helen began making chocolates in their basement. In addition to chocolate nut clusters, they soon began to make caramels, toffee and creams. The chocolates became so popular that soon the Fascia's basement operation couldn't keep up with the supply and demand. By 1978, they opened their first retail store on Meriden Road. Two years later, John quit his job so he could make chocolate full time. John and & Helen were soon joined by their three young daughters Louise, Lynne and Laurie. In 1985, the business moved to an expanded storefront on Wolcott Street. As business continued to grow, the business would relocate to Lakewood Road in 1990, Thomaston Avenue in 2008, and finally to Chase River Road in 2013. The Fascia Family still runs the business, although John & Helen are now semi-retired. My family and I recently visited Fascia's Chocolates to attend a special "Chocolate Experience". We were escorted into a small room with other attending families. There we were greeted by Company President Carmen Romeo, who happens to be married to Louise Fascia. He quickly informed us, "I may be the President, but my wife and her sister are the real bosses." He gave us all a presentation where he discussed the history of the company as well as chocolate production in general. He gave all attendees samples of the three main types of chocolate (Dark, Milk & White) and discussed the differences. Afterwards, all children were able to make their own chocolate bar with their choice of toppings. My sons both picked rice cereal and Fruity Pebbles. We also got to take a look at what happens in the production area. After the experience, we all went into the retail shop and explored all of the delicious chocolates that Fascia's produces. While I distracted my sons, my wife discreetly purchased some chocolate coins for St. Patrick's Day and chocolate bunnies for Easter. We all had a great experience at Fascia's Chocolates and hope to enjoy their delicious chocolate again!

Love the small chocolatier shoppe with a variety of chocolates to choose from. This time we got…read moresome truffles and chocolate covered strawberries, a sugar free candy bar and some milk chocolate nonpareils I've been here once before where I participated in the chocolate tour. The staff brought us to the back room where they go over the history of Fascia's chocolates, the different types and percentages of chocolate as well as other delicacies they make in their stores. We were even able to watch them make other candies live while we made our own. We made a chocolate bar with melted chocolate, decorated it with our candy selection and were able to bring it home. Definitely worth the time and price to learn a little history and take home a sweet treat!

After recently moving to Meriden, I was driving through the neighborhood and saw this chocolate…read morefactory! I spoke with Jackie and she was happy to go over all their products with me, really nice. Stop by during different times of the year for all their seasonal treats! Very hidden shop but worth the trip!

"Yes I got some candy kisses for your lips Yes I got some…read morehoney suckle chocolate dripping kisses full of love for you" (Stevie Wonder) I've had Thompson Chocolates bookmarked for a very long time. Why did it take us so long to visit? I suppose their limited hours (Tuesday to Friday) had a lot to do with it, but we did visit today and I'm very glad we did. Why? Well, here ya go... 1) Thompson Chocolates goes way back to 1879 and has been in Meriden since Day One. They are one of the first chocolate companies in America. 2) The store is gorgeous and beautifully organized with colorful displays of chocolate bars, pops, bark, gift boxes, chocolate coins and cigars, and jellybeans. 3) We met the owner Jackie, who was one of the very nicest, friendliest, and generous business owners we've ever seen. 4) We walked into a BOGO sale of leftover Easter candies and scored a nice bag of Dark Easter Eggs and an Easter Goodie Bag for zippo 5) Jackie was super generous and tossed four gift bags of assorted chocolate into our shopping bag as freebies. 6) You get a 10% discount with your Yelp check in. 7) They have a 10% Senior Citizen discount on Wednesday and a military discount every day. 8) They have a mail order business through an on-line store. 9) We paid under $22 for a box of dark chocolate raspberry jellies, two Easter Goodie Bags, two bags of Easter Dark Chocolate Eggs, and four small mesh gift bags of assorted chocolates. One was white chocolate which will be a perfect treat for my granddaughter who won't eat milk or dark chocolate. I sure hope that gives you an idea of how great our visit to Thompson was.

This is the cutest chocolate shop I have ever walked into. It was so clean, bright, and inviting I…read morecould see just about everything looking across the store. I needed a tray of sweets and the team here was so helpful with picking out the right size for my event. This was a great Yelp find, and I definitely bookmarked them for upcoming events and gatherings. Also, I loved that they had samples on the table! Yum!!!

I received a candy apple from Sweet Cioccolata, and it was amazingly delicious. This huge apple was…read morecovered in caramel and coated with M&M's. Then covered in a thick layer of chocolate. For October, it was decorated with a white and orange drizzle, and at the large chocolate base topped with candy corns. These apples make a perfect gift, or to treat yourself to a little bit of chocolate heaven.

I've gotten the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup (small) 3 times now. This is where I go when I'm…read morecraving it! A large is too large for just me, so I love that the small size is offered. The strawberries are fresh, sweet, vibrant, and cut into bite size pieces. The chocolate is quality. There's a perfect distribution of crunchy kataifi, pistachio, and chocolate, and I love the chocolate covered strawberry she adds on top. She makes them fresh to order. It's presentable with cute details like a pretty golden fork and the pineapple pick on top. The owner is kind. I would come here for any future fruit baskets knowing how fresh her fruit are now. Located inside Spoonshoppe Brooke Deli, so I like to come in for both my seafood/sandwich + fruit fix at the same time. Plenty of indoor seating too.

My best friend who lives out of state sent me an absolutely beautiful and delicious fruit bouquet…read more I have to confess I typically use edible arrangements but after tasting this fruit i'll be using them from now on! All the fruit was perfectly ripe and super sweet. Chocolate covered Granny Smith apples are phenomenal. I didn't catch the delivery driver's name but he was very kind and handled it with care. Thank you for making my birthday yummy