I absolutely love these chocolates! The designs are truly amazing and colorful and the flavors are…read moreto die for! If you ever need a gift for someone, I recommend gifting a box of these chocolates! They have gift boxes available during certain holidays so order ahead to be sure they won't sell out. I follow them on insta and always find their videos of the candy making process so fascinating! Everything is just designed to beautifully that it's almost hard to eat the chocolates, but once you appreciate the design for a bit, trust me, eating the chocolate is worth it! The workers are always so friendly and they make recommendations if needed. There is a mall lot outside to park, but if needed, there is some street parking nearby too.

Stopped in again in hopes that some of the flavors I tried a few weeks ago would still be…read moreavailable. They were, so I was happy. As expected, friendly staff, greeted upon entry. I chose three of the same flavors as last time and then tried another different flaver; Black Current Balsamic. Yum. As I was paying, I saw the sign for the new fall flavors, I guess that means another visit to try these new ones.

Seriously, Five Stars is not enough for Nathaniel Reid Bakery. I'd give them a 10 Star rating if I…read morecould. The shop is pristine. The display cases are filled with works of art, that taste delicious. The staff is cheerful, friendly and all of them dressed in uniforms gives a feeling of professionalism. I enjoyed a Smoked Ham and Gruyere Croissant and a black coffee in house. I was to have a seat at the counter in their front window and relax while my dogs were at the doggie spa up the street. The croissant was super-super flakey and the smoked ham paired beautifully with the gruyere cheese. I couldn't come to NRB and not take home a couple of sweet treats. My favorite treat was the Raspberry Lemon Financier. It was so good the next morning with my home brewed coffee. Then that evening I enjoyed a Lemon Cake whose name I cannot recall. It exceeded moistness and the strong lemon flavor was just what I like. In addition to my treats, I got a Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie for my fur-babies pet stylist as part of her tip. My only dislike and it's minor, is that they serve Kaldi's Coffee. I'm glad they are supporting another local small business, but I am not a fan of their product. Typically when I know a cafe serves Kaldi's, I pass on the coffee, but I made an exception here.

I'd heard great things about this bakery for its authentic French flavors and long lines, so I…read moretried the Roast Beef Sandwich, Smoked Pork Sandwich, Four Cheese Honey Focaccia, and Chocolate Almond Croissant. I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. The sandwich bread was expertly crafted, soft without being tough, making it easy to chew. The pastries stood out as well, with a rich cheesiness and chocolatey sweetness that felt unique. Service was efficient with multiple staff members assisting customers. The place also has limited window seating available for dining.

A small-town gem I stumbled upon while in Maplewood! They have a great variety of chocolates for…read moreevery taste, creamy milk chocolates, rich dark chocolates, and fruity flavors as well. The store is packed with goodies, making it impossible to leave empty-handed. You truly can't pass this place without finding the perfect gift for someone in your life. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything they offer, which made the experience even better. Parking is not available directly at the store, but there's a large strip mall across the street with plenty of parking spaces, so it's still very convenient to visit.

Kakao is a great local chocolate shop! They have many award-winning offerings. They also have lots…read moreof specific STL decorated items and Missouri ingredients. I've done a tasting class here before which was super fun. Great place to grab tasty chocolate for yourself or for a gift.

I stopped in during the fall season, right before Halloween. I admit, I was disappointed…read more I was looking for the amazing caramel apples - and they had a lot of those, which was great! I ended up getting those -- and I highly recommend stopping in to get those if that is what you want! 5 stars for the apples!!! However, I thought there would be a selection of other candies - things I might buy for my little nieces' trick or treat goodie bags. I was hoping to get a few handmade treats. There was just not much at all. So I only bought the apples. I can get those at the grocery stores. So less stars for the non-existent candies. Maybe there is more selection at another time of year. So, I may go back again to see what else might show up to buy - because I do have a sweet tooth that makes me hopeful - but I'll go with realistic expectations. Maybe I'll find out why it is called a candy store...???

WOW...so many choices, so little time. Delicious treats beautifully displayed. Friendly and…read moreefficient service. A little pricey, but worth the money for the quality.

I have a family member who is obsessed with old-fashioned Molasses Puffs. These are hard to find,…read morewhich makes giving them as a gift even more special. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier offers Molasses Puffs in both Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate, packaged in 15-ounce tubes. I really wish these were a bigger seller and available at the counters...we'd stop by so much more often! My personal favorite is the Bear Claws Royales, absolutely delicious. The drinks here are great, too. Gifts from Bissinger's can brighten anyone's day!

Still very good! +…read more Ambiance is a tiny store inside Frontenac. ++. Chocolates ofc! I grew up eating Bissinger's and they carry one of my faves.... dark chocolate covered orange peels! There aren't many chocolatiers who do orange peels right and they have the magic recipe :). There are many things chocolate here but I came for their dark orange peels and emptied half of their tray! +. Price is higher and typical of chocolatiers. Nothing outrageous. +. Service was alright. Not knowledgeable but friendly. + Parking is a mall lot and shared Enjoy!

Candy and snacks , I absolutely loved it. Stopped in to browse and came out with candies for…read moredessert lol. Well lit store with alot of variety and options to choose from . Bring your credit card , pretty pricey ! Staff was friendly and very few sales going on . Old school candy that take you back to being a kid . Good old days :)

Honestly I can't stop myself from reviewing mall store to mall store, but the shops in West County…read moreare just radical. A neatly organized place with cute furnishing, and petite displays. They also seem creative when it comes to decorating, and what they make. Service was good as well, lady at the counter was so sweet. I checked out some truffles, and boy were they good. They tasted high quality, with just enough sweetness. Maybe i'm just biased and have a dying sweet tooth for almost anything, but this store is a awesome dessert shop.

My family is relatively new to the gluten-free lifestyle, my son being diagnosed with Celiac…read moreDisease just a few months ago. I don't have a lot of experience with gluten-free baked goods, so it doesn't feel genuine to say that the cupcakes that we have gotten from Britt's Bakehouse are the best gluten-free cupcakes we've had. I do, however, feel confident in stating that the cupcakes we have gotten from Britt's Bakehouse are among the best cakes of ANY kind, gluten-free or not, that we have ever had. We are so happy to have found them, they made my son's first birthday after his diagnosis not just bearable, but really special. He chose the chocolate cake, with chocolate buttercream frosting and birthday sprinkles, and they were outstanding. Moist, rich and delicious, and they were as beautiful to look at as they were to eat - but you'll have to trust me, as I didn't act quickly enough to take a photo before they were all gone. I had a birthday recently as well, and we again ordered cupcakes from Britt's and were again delighted. My choices were chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, and they were every bit as lovely and delicious as the ones we got for my son. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the shop is located in an easy-to-reach part of Kirkwood, with plenty of free parking nearby. So far, we have only tried their cupcakes, but they have a large and varied menu that we intend to sample soon (the gluten-free donuts look amazing). Give them a try, even if you aren't gluten-free. You won't be disappointed.

This is a cute bakery. We stopped inside to grab a gift card for a friend that is obsessed with…read morethis place. It's very small inside. We met the owner, she was decently friendly and explained that they are struggling with getting items made this season and they "need a location 3x bigger and much more staff". Because of this, they were out of a lot of items. They luckily did have gift cards though! We decided to buy a couple bakery items since we were already inside. They were just okay, but we aren't gluten free, so that may explain why they tasted a bit more chalky than your typical dessert. Not sure, but our family friend loves it!

I was able to test a bunch of Oh Sheila! Chocolates with a beer pairing - made especially for…read moreValentine's Day - at Flying Saucer. The various flavors, such as Peanut Butter with Bacon, Salted Caramel, and Triple Chocolate, were just fabulous. They really complimented the beers on tap, too. I will have to visit the store or find where I can get my hands on more Oh Sheila! in the near future.

I found Oh Sheila! online a couple years back. I had an emergency travel obligation and needed…read moresomething to send back home to my husband for his birthday. I contacted Oh Sheila, and she not only delivered it on short notice, she delivered it to our home herself. My husband enjoyed the assorted box for days to come, groaning in bliss with each bite. Oh Sheia! I will never forget your great customer service and how happy your chocolate creations made my husband on his birthday. Thank you!!

Absolutely enjoy this place end up doing the complementary valet. It was nicely packed, which is to…read morebe expected when you have dry aged steaks so it end up being two seats at the bar so we went to the bar. The ambience was low lit romantic style setting. Kelly was our server at the bar. I started with a Moscato then a French 75 followed by an old-fashioned or should I say new fashion made with tequila! (Definitely enough alcohol) Loved how they (girlies) were dressed all black sleek looks. The young guy that brought the steak out on a hot pan was awesome! I really enjoyed myself The steak literally melted it tasted like butter. I get my steak medium rare, the chipotle sweet potatoes were definitely more on the spicy side I love spicy food tho so needless to say I loved them. It also came with a Caesar salad salad that was enough to feed at least two or three people! I will definitely be returning very nice experience

Plenty of parking on dedicated lot next to Holiday Inn. It does get crowded. Valet available…read more Get a reservation. Restaurant was crowded on a Tuesday evening. Seated around reservation time. Service was good. Waiter was quite talkative. Lobster bites. 8/10. Crispy. Not oily. Not over battered. It was a nice start. The warm butter was a nice touch. Salad. 9/10. As good as they say. You can get more and the sides were a great touch. You can dress it as you like. Filet. 8/10. Cooked well. Lots of flavor, juicy. One of the better filets I've had. Baked potato. 7/10. Huge and lots of sour cream and butter on the side. It was good and cooked well. Nothing exceptional. Chocolate gooey cake and ice cream. 4/10. It was very rich and liquidity. Ice cream was good. Overall a great meal and will be back.

This was my second time coming to this place…read more The staff is so inviting and friendly and are willing to answer any and every question you have. They made a fresh pot of coffee and even went the extra mile to go get ice as we came in later in the evening and they had run out. I did tell them they didn't need to, but he insisted which I thought was outstanding. This quaint little café is so charming inside. It allows people to gather eat a sweet treat and have general conversation conversations where you can actually hear one another. They do have outside seating too. The chocolate cake was soft and as a non-cake lover I found this very delicious. Definitely worthy of sharing. I ordered a quiche to go. I had mentioned they didn't have the spinach feta pastry that I had before. The gentleman stated we have some in the back, I'm happy to get you one. So I ordered that too. And although this was only our second time coming, the fact that they'll make a fresh pot of coffee in my opinion is key to a great café. I will keep this in my rotation of places to go.

I hate to leave a bad review, but it was the weirdest interaction.. or lack there of, I guess??…read more The website and the hours on the door say it closes at 10pm. I got there around 8:45pm. As I was walking to the door, I see a man cleaning the tables. He walks toward the door as I'm walking up to it. We're literally standing face to face with the door in between us. I smile, he is stone faced. I go to open the door as he walks away. The door is locked. I try a few more times, thinking maybe it's me. I look around at the hours again, but next to it is a "we're open" sign. I try maybe 3-4 times more before I give up. I walk to the window and he's sitting at a table toward the back, looking at me. We just look at each other, then he looks at his computer. I turn toward my car, then turn back around and he's still looking at me! I sat in my car, confused. He never looked back up from his computer, so I left. Highly disappointed.