J'adore is such an amazing cheese and chocolate shop in downtown Barrie. If you're entertaining,…read morelooking for a gift, or just looking for some delicious cheese, chocolate, accompaniments or bottles of your favourite beverages, this is your spot! Staff are always very friendly helpful. Be sure to also take a peak downstairs at "The Speakcheasy" if you're visit when they are open.

Oh this little store is such fun! There is a fantastic selection of cheeses and the chocolate…read moreoptions are adorable with different little shapes and tasty selections. I really appreciate that there is also a wall of biscuits and crackers opposite the cheese counter to pair with the cheeses, so if you are in a rush to create a delicious display, you have everything you need in once place. The staff are also lovely, and always willing to offer a sample of a new cheese. Its obvious that everyone working in this store really cares about the business and their customers - it's always clean and they handle busy times very politely. I only wish I lived closer!

The bonbons are a work of art I got the six piece 2 hazelnut 2 vanilla 2 pure milk. 10/10. The…read morestaff was friendly and knowledgeable. And I can't even describe the decadent, silky texture and rich chocolate taste of the Belgian brownie. My mouth felt guilty from being pampered. It was not made with powder. The brownie was made with melted chocolate, and you could taste it.

From the owner: We make handcrafted chocolate onsite using the finest European chocolate. read more

Lots of varieties to choose from A chocolate lovers dream…read morehouse for everyone Best chocolate ever

Every sort of chocolate you could possibly want. A little on the pricey side but you get what you…read morepaid for. For some reason, it is also connected to a model train shop and a spiritual book store. Odd combination but they are all good at what they do.

Their ice cream is AMAZING!! Completely made in house and to-die for! I got the Sponge Toffee and…read moreDouble Chocolate Chuck. Both were so so good! The staff said they are going to trial selling ice cream tubs in the near future. They also have fudge, chocolate, and many other sweet things. Highly recommend stopping by this shop!

Cute little fudge shop on the main strip in Collingwood. Sometimes you can see the fudge being made…read morethrough the window or up close in the shop. They have so much really good fudge and other goodies such as caramel popcorn. They are very nice and you can ask for samples of any kind.

Great product. Too good to be exact. I can't get enough of their chocolates. I gift them to friends…read moreand family and are always appreciated. Especially the chocolate covered apples. Always fresh. As are all the chocolates. Conveniently located in the mall.

This is a great company with great service. I ran into a problem and they took care of my needs…read moreand even delivered the products to me in time. Thank you to Christine Hoffer for taking care of the problem. BTW, great fudge. Sidney Chelsky Canadian Fabricare Association

This is an excellent candy store. Are you going to get the cheapest candy? No. But you are here for…read morethe experience of wandering through a candy store, and searching through a curated collection of imports, local treats, and ice cream boutiques. There is no child that doesn't delight in being able to wander the aisles and find one or two things they want to enjoy down by the water. The only thing that you need to be aware of is prices. If you're not here for the "experience" then you need to be aware that some things are cheaper than you'd find elsewhere, due to rarity, but some local candies are more expensive. Consider it like going to a pub. You can have the same drink at home for 2 dollars, but you choose to pay 14 and then tax and tip, because you want the experience of doing it somewhere else. This is the candy version of that. And it's a delight every time!

This place is simply adorable with a myriad of choices. They have chocolates, hot chocolates,…read moreCandy, ice cream, fudge etc. This is a child's wonderland. I highly recommend a visit with a youngster

My dear friend and I were shopping at RioCan Durham Centre a couple of Mondays ago. We had come out…read moreof the GAP Factory Store and saw this Purdy Chocolatier store diagonally across from it. I have only seen Purdys at shopping malls. It was my first time seeing a store in a plaza. This Purdys is next to Burgers on Fleek. Does anyone say on fleek anymore?! I remember one of my interns using that phrase back in 2017 or 2018. I would never use slang as a part of a business name, as it becomes dated as time goes on. I frankly hadn't heard of that phrase for years until I saw this business. I digress. I was first introduced to Purdys by two former interns. On their last day of their internship, they both got me chocolates from Purdys. One box had assorted chocolates and the other one had all hedgehog chocolates. Without any hesitation, we headed over to this store after we dropped off our recent purchases at our respective cars. The shopping damage continued at Purdys for me. We walked in. It was a pleasant store. I saw a display for Lunar New Year chocolates. Cool! My friend recently got vegan chocolate from Purdys for Christmas and loved it. She's more of a milk chocolate person than dark. I'm the opposite. I decided to try the vegan dark trail mix bar. I found out that this store has a small section of no-sugar-added chocolates on the right, in the corner, when you first walk in. Yay! I found hedgehog chocolates that didn't have any sugar added and snatched a box. I spoke to the woman at the counter. She was great to point out that the no-sugar-added bars were BOGO. Sweet! Okay, not literally. I noticed a huge chocolate Santa that was 50% off. I asked the woman whether it was hollow. You'd think that I'd get a yes or no response. Nope, I got neither. She said that some parts were thicker than other. So, I'm guessing it's hollow for the most part. I'd die eating that chocolate Santa. Maybe if I paced myself, I could freeze most of it and indulge whenever I wanted to. The woman at the store was nice. She placed everything in a purple bag. I paid with a debit card. I tapped and all was great. This store also has ice cream. I've never had Purdys ice cream, so I'll need to return. I love the chocolate that I bought. The quality is great. Yummy. The no-added-sugar chocolates were perfect. I'm a fan. I still need to have the vegan one. I got sidetracked by all the hedgehogs... haha! This store is awesome. I'll definitely return for more chocolate goodies and more. (8)

It's quite a small space, but it's a nice and renovated shop, and the staff are very kind and…read morehelpful!

English Late Night…read morecraving of delicious Gelato to get carbohydrates through but acceptable on a cheat day one of the best delicious gelato to have late night for sure! Chocolate & Company is a lovely place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city in spite of being in the city . The place has the decent outdoor seating arrangements and the seating arrangement is comfortable. The staff is really nice & friendly. The food menu is great and there are many choices to choose from and they also offer quite a lot of small bites options to choose from.Pricing is decent, good value for money and the place is more suitable for a group of people. French / Français Envie d'une délicieuse glace tard le soir pour faire le plein de glucides , mais acceptable un jour de triche . L'une des meilleures glaces à déguster tard le soir, c'est sûr ! Chocolate & Company est un endroit charmant . Loin de l'agitation de la ville malgré sa situation en ville . L'endroit dispose d'une terrasse agréable et confortable. Le personnel est vraiment sympathique et accueillant. La carte est excellente et le choix est vaste, avec également de nombreuses petites bouchées. Les prix sont corrects, le rapport qualité/prix est bon et l'endroit est plus adapté à un groupe de personnes.

Another fantastic local discovery from this summer's ice cream adventures!…read more I knew it was a good sign when 1) they kept lids on the gelato (good temperature control), and 2) the flavour selection wasn't too extensive (quality over quantity). The fruit gelato wasn't overly sweetened, which usually indicates that they're using actual fruit rather than fruit juice/concentrate. The gelato was also super creamy and refreshing, but it didn't immediately melt in the humidity. Price wise, I was very pleased with the amount of gelato in their small size (and you can get 2 flavours). Staff were very friendly, open to providing multiple gelato samples, and I noticed that the owner even came out briefly to chat with a customer and graciously received feedback. The clean, modern aesthetic of this shop also gives you a sense that you've temporarily escaped the hustle & bustle of the nearby Yonge St plazas. Eager to come back to try the coffee and chocolates!

On the way to find a late lunch in town, we walked past this place ..... and then immediately…read moreturned around and went inside. The reason? A sign I could not resist: "CHOCOLATE COVERED BUTTER TARTS." Yes please. Inside, it's a very charming chocolate shop, with a lot of different creations. They've got shelves and pretty displays of candy, a large quantity of fudge (which actually seems to be one of their specialities, they offer free samples) and then a lot of truffles and other chocolate covered things. So, we picked up a couple of chocolate covered tarts. They have a variety of tarts and coverings. I had a plain tart with a salted caramel chocolate covering, and Lee had a plain chocolate and butter tart. One minus is the checkout is a little chaotic. There were a group of kids waiting, and it was a little confusing who was serving who, but we got it all sorted out. Later, we had these for dessert. Chocolate covered was a little bit of a misnomer. They're more chocolate topped, and the chocolate, while tasty, was a thick disc covering the top, which made it a little awkward to eat. I ended up just eating the disc separately. However, it was delicious, and that awkwardness shouldn't dissuade you from giving this place a try.

They have quite a few things going on in this store. Between sweets, gifts, and Internet accessible…read morecomputer, they might be doing a bit too much. I'd like to see them focus on their strengths and really develop the food and small gift section.

Still a five-star joint and just getting better. This year the butcher's stock was even more…read moreamazing, and not just the meats. Don't tell anyone, but I fell off the veg wagon *hard core* during our stay in Bala this year. I couldn't resist, and I was soooo glad I didn't. This year's meaty samplings included whole, marinated chicken; beef kebabs; pork tenderloin; jumbo tiger shrimp; sea scallops; beef burgers; lamb sliders; and prime beef steaks. The quality of meat here is blow-your-mind amazing, and most of it is cut, filleted, or ground right before your eyes. You can pre-order rarer meats, too, like bison, duck, elk, and rabbit. Also available are a selection of amazingly delicious cheeses including real smoked cheddar and black truffled goat. As well as gourmet crackers, chips, dips, and spreads. Not to mention tidbits like addictive Milford Bay smoked trout, brie wheels, charcuterie, and homemade frozen cookie dough to take back to the cottage. Insane. Staff is wonderfully friendly, a local family who loves what they do -- we visited nearly every day for 9 days, and they always recognized us, chatted with us a few minutes, and thanked us profusely for our business (I think we're putting the youngest through uni). And they're still trolling the lakes on their adorable pontoon boat, delivering your orders or stopping by your dock if you flag them down to let you browse that day's selection. This place has to be, without a doubt, one of the best butcher shops and gourmets on the planet, let alone Bala.

This place is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. This place is filled with premium…read moremeats, seafoods and cheeses. Premium comes at a price. But this is Muskoka cottage country and why not splurge. I have never bought a bad product here. The lamb, beef and fish has always been very fresh and very good. They have a great selection of frozen items as well. Also a place to get really good cheeses. A small selection but all of them top grade.