South Bend Chocolate was honestly a great surprise. From the second you walk in, it smells amazing,…read morechocolate everywhere. They've got a ton of stuff from bars, sweets, pastries, and even popcorn. Easy to get distracted. Staff was really nice and helped me find what I was looking for. I ordered the hot chocolate... just one sip and wow, I already knew. This jumped straight to the number one spot for me. Best hot chocolate I've had in the States, no question. The flavor was deep and full. You get those darker, slightly nutty notes right away, then it settles into this smooth, creamy finish that just stays with you. Every sip hits the same, and it just keeps pulling you back in. The whipped cream on top melts right into it and adds a little extra sweetness without taking away from the chocolate. The whole drink felt like an experience. I even asked how they make it and found out they use actual chocolate bars... makes sense. 100% worth it. And definitely be coming back for more.

My friend surprised me with a trip to the South Bend Chocolate Factory and I was literally like "a…read morekid in a candy store!" If you aren't smiling from ear to ear when you walk in this place then you need some major therapy because this is place is pure sunshine & joy even on a cold winter day! There are so many different types of chocolates, candies, desserts, coffees, hot chocolate, ice cream and little fancies for any kind of sweet tooth. I got the Cherry Jubilee Hot Chocolate which literally tasted like a warm chocolate covered cherry. It was so divine. Perfect for the cold weather. We got a little assortment of goodies which included candied blueberries, candied cherries, old fashioned toffee bars and dark chocolate covered citrus peels. The blueberries were the perfect pop of fruitiness. Who knew such a little thing could have so much flavor and put a huge smile on your face. The cherries were tart and sweet and so delectable. The chocolate covered citrus pill was the perfect flavor combination. I love orange and chocolate. It was such a treat to go there. The service was great. She was so patient with me because I could not make up my mind. There were so many wonderful things there. I saved every little morsel. Can't wait to go back.

My first visit was honestly underwhelming but I would love to return still! I got four small bites…read moreas a treat and gift. I put them in the fridge until we ate them, so maybe that made them a little harder. The ones I chose tasted sugary over rich unique flavor, which is more what I expected. There's such a wide range to choose from so I would love to try more items!

First: the great. OMG fabulous chocolate OMG nomnomnomnom smoky black-strap caramels cloaked in…read morecreamy milk chocolate with sea salt peanut butter truffle perfect smoky toffee omnomnomnom... Next: the slightly less-so. Ambience was... sparse. Run-down. It reminded me of old artist squats in vacant warehouses, in my early college years... mostly, I think it's a studio space for the chocolatier to practice her art. Still, she served us a tray of chocolates and a cappuccino (the coffee beans were a bit acidic for my taste, but so nice to have a cappuccino with chocolate...) Anyhow, the shop owner mentioned that she has a shop on her website. I recommend her chocolate wholeheartedly.

While I love having a shop with chocolates nearby, I'm not typically the biggest fan of chains, and…read morethe prices here are sky high. They do have individual chocolates available by the pound, ice cream, and packaged/ gift chocolates. Last time I also saw some caramel apples covered in a variety of crazy sweet toppings. If you're desperate for some chocolate and on Mass Ave, go for it. I'll take it over grocery store shelves of chocolate, but be prepared to spend big for a tiny amount.

The peppermint ice cream drew me in from the Mass Ave sidewalk since that's my favorite ice cream…read moreflavor and usually a limited time treat. Kilwins is a chocolate or sweet lover's dream. Chocolate treats, ice cream, fudge you got it! There's also packaged treats that would make nice gifts. Spied a chocolate train that we thought our kiddo would love. The ice cream price was rich but didn't regret getting the strawberry ice cream with real strawberries. Service was incredibly kind and helpful. Venue bright and clean but didn't see any seating. That was ok with us as we needed to walk off the treats :)

Delicious hot chocolate. Great service. Ice cream, chocolate and coffee selections available in…read morecute cafe.

I was downtown so I thought I would stop in here and take a look around. I walked around the shop…read moreand there were a couple of friendly people behind the counter that chatted with me and also gave me a couple of samples. That was really nice. I will say the prices in here were pretty high I haven't been in a chocolate or candy shop in a long time and maybe that's just how it is now. They did have some Valentine candies that they had for 70% off and they had Easter candy that I believe was 30% off. I did purchase a couple of those Valentine candies and that they were still fresh. I did get lucky and found a decent parking spot close. Nice little shop and I got my chocolate fix at a discount!

I love bread! This place has great bread selection and other goodies too. This spot is located in…read morefountain square, but Amelia's has grown over the years and they have a couple other locations too around the city. This one is good for grab and go, unless it's nice out and then you can enjoy seating located out front. Service is friendly here. The workers are always up to answering any of my questions. They told me the olive bread is only sold on Wednesdays. I've never had it, but it sounds good. The bread I love is the focaccia. They sell it in a square loaf for $5. I like to eat this bread plain, with cheese, or make a sandwich with it. I also purchased a chocolate croissant (I love me a good chocolate croissant) and it was so flaky, buttery, and filling, very delicious. I warmed it up a bit at home and enjoyed every bite of it. Ive had a coffee from here and it was good, coffee and bread is a great combination. To get here, you have to find street parking as they don't have a parking lot. I usually find a side street to park at that doesn't charge.

I love grabbing any and all things at Amelias! Their bread, pastries and items for purchase on the…read moreshelves and in the coolers are always fun finds too! Im always greeted upon entering with a smile too, so I cant help feel like its visiting an old friend! I love the vibe of the store, the esthetics of the in and outdoor are lovely too! I admire old architecture!

Quite literally one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. It was very flavorful, fresh,…read moreand light. It can get a bit messy with the flakiness of the croissant, but no complaints there! Just have napkins ready. I am always worried about egg overpowering all of the other ingredients but it did not. It was all so well balanced and the egg was extremely fluffy. I really wanted to try the focaccia but they were sold out by the time I got there. Must be really good then! The space inside is pretty large, and there's ample of seating. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area.

Neighborhood Bakehouse serving delicious baked bread, sandwiches, salads, cakes, pastries, cookies,…read moretea, and coffee. I tried the espresso shortbread bar along with an iced honey pistachio latte with oat milk. The espresso shortbread had a bold espresso flavor that paired well with the buttery shortbread. The latte was slightly sweet with a subtle nutty pistachio flavor. I'll definitely be returning to pick up a loaf of fresh bread and to try one of their sandwiches.

Disappointing, just disappointing. Came to Rocket Fizz expecting to be able to purchase some candy…read morewith my brother while our grandparents were in the Symphony next door during intermission. Unfortunately the company decided to create the most retarded policy towards minors. I am unable to purchase a candy bar because I am not 18 years old ? It's not that serious, I'm not buying alcohol, I'm not buying prescription medication, it's a Milky Way bro. Seriously will not be back if this is still a thing; how can a company ban its primary consumer audience from purchasing candy, IT'S CANDY!!!

Whenever my lil buddy comes to spend time with me, we have to explore things together. It's a must…read more Rocket fizz and I have a wonderful relationship as it always carries some of my old school favorite candies and when my grandbaby mentioned he wanted to try rock candy, I knew exactly where to take him too. Rocket fizz has 2 locations that I am familiar with. One in Plainfiekd and one in Downtown Indy. I love both locations but downtown on the circle was our choice. When the monument isn't under construction I love walking the steps. We parked a block away and walked back. And once inside we were in candy heaven. We spent alot of time perusing. Because their were so many choices it was hard for my grandson to decide until the store clerk mentioned she just made some grab bags. Excited he was. They were pricey but it was for the fun of it all for him. It has been a while since we've gone but he still talks about our visit. And for me, the memories are worth every dollar spent.

If you are considering it, take the macaron 101 class here! It's totally worth the money. Look for…read morea BOGO deal. I'm not sure how often they run it, but I was able to snag one. My boyfriend and I had the best date night here. The instructor was so knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We loved every minute and brought home about three dozen macarons we made. Yum!

Highly recommend the Macaron Bar! Attended the " Intro to macarons" class and had a blast! The…read moreclass was pricey but I felt like it was worth every dollar. I appreciated that I got to leave with a free macaron, the macarons I made during the class, and even a recipe guide. Parking was not a problem at all since the class was on a Sunday-- for reference I hate downtown parking/ having to find parking so that was a plus!