I've been to Gearharts countless times over the years, and it continues to be one of my favorite…read moreplaces in Charlottesville. As a loyal customer, I can confidently say they have some of the best chocolate treats in town. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind, making every visit a great experience. If you're visiting for the first time, the Chocolate Buttermilk Cake is an absolute must-try, t's hands down my favorite dessert they make. Their chocolate cookies are also incredible and, in my opinion, better than any other bakery's in Charlottesville. Everything is consistently fresh, beautifully made, and clearly crafted with care. Whether you're stopping in for a coffee and a sweet treat or picking up desserts for a special occasion, Gearharts never disappoints. It's one of those places I keep coming back to, and I highly recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth.

Great place for chocolate lovers!…read more Their drinks are at a very reasonable price and good portions. We had their hot chocolate which is only $3 with a huge marshmallow square (you can get it without). Even their coffees are under $4. Their chocolates are $2.60 per piece, $22 for 8pc box, $39 for 16, and $68 for 32. Their cake was also rich with cocoa flavor and not just sweet. The staff were friendly and got our orders quickly. It was a calming environment and fun for the kids to watch the chocolatiers work their magic.

Some friends and were in Charlottesville on a hot spring day and decided that we needed ice cream…read more As soon as we walked into Kilwins, we were surrounded by all kinds of candy and found the ice cream in the rear of the store. They had some interesting flavors and we were able to try some samples. I opted for a scoop of apple pie and a scoop of sea salt caramel. Unlike other ice cream, where the caramel is hard, this ice cream had gooey caramel. The apple pie had pieces of apple and crispy bits of crust in it. They were both delicious! I have definitely found my favorite ice cream place!

We tried icecream and chocolate pretzels. Icecream was very good but very expensive around 8$ for a…read morescoop. Pretzel was ok.

I received a box of these as a teacher Christmas gift and ate the WHOLE box that night. These…read moreflavors are amazing and fresh! This comes from a girl raised on local Sees candy! Cocoa & Spice are the Michelin star version of chocolates! They are so good I decided to include them in my stockings this year and hunted down the shop in Charlottesville! It is a hunt and a little tricky to find but soooo worth the search! When we walked through the door the smell of roasting cocoa beans welcomed us. Everything we sampled was delicious and the owner took her time to talk about her chocolate. It truly is not a place to be missed! Go here before Gerharts!!

What a wonderful little shop. My wife and I wandered across it by accident and enjoyed the warm…read morehospitality and small drinks of cocoa. This trip to the Charlottesville pedestrian mall, we sought it out intentionally. The proprietor was oh so patient as we looked over her chocolates case trying to decide on which gorgeous tempting morsels to purchase. We left with 3 for me and 4 for my wife because sometimes in life you just shouldn't have to borrow the choices down any further! We also picked up two bags of drinking chocolate. A spoonful of Mexican drinking chocolate in my morning coffee is fabulous! The proprietor makes all the chocolates themself! What a culinary artist! Superb in appearance, taste, and texture. In addition to that excellence, take in the displays on the chocolate journey from pod to bar.

A great find in Downtown Charlottesville! My friend got an oatmeal cookie that she let me try, and…read moreit was the perfect texture and sweetness. There were oats in every bite, providing a subtle nuttiness. Honestly, this was the best oatmeal cookie I've had. The interior is cozy with a few tables. They do custom cakes and cupcakes -- lots of different flavors for each. I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Service, quality try, price, and response! Highly recommended!! We were in a jam and they were…read moreawesome to deal with.

Has gone downhill since it changed owners. Lots of empty shelves. Lots of out of stock oils and…read morevinegars. The people that work there are beyond nice. Still has quality olive oil and vinegar. Definitely worth a visit. Just isn't the same anymore though.

Sadly, the products are impossible to purchase because the shop is not open regularly, and many of…read morethe old favorites are out of stock. Since the new owners have taken over the shop has slid downhill and even with offers of discounts and $5 off they are impossible to redeem. If you're planning a visit don't count on the doors being unlocked! I expect the shop to close permanently soon.

A cute place to hang out as a family, friends, on a date. I enjoyed a yummy vegan chocolate bar…read morefrom Mulberry and Spring and some hot tea. please give this business some love as it deserves.

Nice decor. Friendly and helpful staff. Service was great. Food was excellent. Wine flight was…read morereally good. Cheese excellent. Clean. A little expensive.

Cute store. I checked in there for Christmas shopping, as I have done for quite a few years now,…read moreand I noticed the substantial amount of AI-generated art on stickers and book covers, which was really disheartening. If you care about that, please shop somewhere else, for what it's worth.

This little shop is adorable! It's situated in a bland shopping center in Charlottesville and is…read moredefinitely a hidden gem. The lady running the store was sweet and welcoming too. They have all sorts of Virginia-styled knick knacks, coasters, mugs, peanuts, etc. I purchased a sturdy tote bag and a super cute coffee mug. Great place for gifts and such.

If there was a 10 star rating for this business I would have given them 20 :) My family and I both…read moreattended the Wander Lights trail at Boars Head Inn Resort and It's Poppin Time Kettle Korn food truck was there. They had a vast selection of popcorn (from what I can remember) but also Cotton Candy with flavors I've never purchased anywhere else, I got the Hot Cocoa flavored Cotton Candy and it was insanely delicious!! My popcorn purchase was the Kettle Corn, White Cheddar popcorn and it was by far my favorite white cheddar popcorn purchase ever. The service at It's Poppin, matches the name Poppin!! They were so kind, friendly, and down-to-earth. I also appreciated that they had an open area, where you could watch them popping the popcorn. My nose led me right to truck, where all the yummy treats, were waiting for me to purchase. The prices, at first, I thought were a little high, but after eating them both and considering the size of bag/container, I think they were pretty fair. I hope to catch these peeps at another local event.

We got the holy moly kettle corn and it was so good ;..) it wasn't overpowering sweet, twas just…read moreright ;,)

They have an interesting selection of herbs and natural remedies. Most all the foods are way…read moreoverpriced. I bought a vegan noodles packet which was a ready to heat and serve with flavoring. It was over $8 and tasted like it was so old. The girl isnt very knowledgeable about which remedies, or teas are beneficial. She just points and the guy at the register is plain rude. I think they dont like to work there. Maybe it is the high prices of Charlottesville that makes them so unwilling to be courteous? I continue to shop on line from other resources and may not visit there again.

Integral Yoga is my favorite little grocery store in Cville, it's my go to for divine fresh…read moreproduce. They offer a beautiful selection of local and organic dairy products/ breads/ produce (mushrooms, apples and more) It is a vegetarian grocery so if you're looking for meat there are other options around! I'd highly recommend checking it out if you're passing through town and enjoy seeing local hubs.

Great cards! I bought a few birthday cards that could also be framed as art for less than a CVS…read morecard! I'll be back for the small batch candies and chocolates for the holidays.

From the owner: Sweet Art Emporium specializes in locally-crafted fine art and sweets. We also offer drop-in…read moreceramic (pottery) painting and art classes!