I need baby shower treats with short notice. They helped me out and did a beautiful job! Everyone…read moreloved the treats.

It is very good. Everyone I brought it for really enjoyed it and liked the taste. The employees…read moreare nice and helpful.

Recently, I got together with two dear women friends for lunch at North Ranch Plaza. After…read moreenjoying our meal and chat at the Italian restaurant, we weren't ready to part yet, and wanted something light for dessert. Tifa! This was the closest location, and a perfect spot to hang out for a while longer. After scoring our small gelatos, we headed out to sit in the sunshine adjacent to the fountain out front. It was just warm enough to be pleasant, and the wind mostly behaved by not chasing napkins away on the breeze. Since I had to give up dairy a few years ago, it's such a pleasure to be able to count on Tifa for having three to four flavors each day without it. The little tea wafers they add to the gelato are delightful for their delicate flavor and flaky texture. Whoever does the hiring for their shops seems to do a great job of finding friendly employees who display warmth in their welcoming greetings. I understand that the real estate prices at this center must be expensive, but it's a shame that the indoor space here is very tight. A number of the other Tifa locations have more elbow room, and encourage lingering by offering games and puzzles to keep the young and young-at-heart amused while enjoying their gelato and chocolate treats. That's the only reason for four stars instead of five here.

My favorite gelato shop in town !! Super nice workers, and the gelato is Always delicious , with…read morefun and unique flavors coming around often! It's always fresh and perfectly balanced out sweetness. They also have more than just ice creams if you're not in the mood, they have truffle- chocolates , cookies and so much more ! Lots of seating areas inside and out, really cute decor , and the WiFi code is posted and ready for you to use while you enjoy your sweet treats.

Back again! I was at a Yelp event in Ventura, which Dear Hubby had chauffeured me to. While I was…read moreoccupied, he went looking for a dessert place without success. He wanted to go for ice cream after he picked me up. We ended up coming to this Tifa location as we always feel welcome here, and it's convenient. Free parking, clean shopping plaza, location that is ideal for their offerings of gelato and chocolates. As usual, the staff member working the front counter was friendly and helpful. I just wanted a small amount of their vegan blackberry flavor, which was perfect. DH tried a couple of samples before deciding on what he wanted. We sat on the opposite side of the room from where we normally sit. That gave a different perspective of the pleasant space. All in all, a nice finish to a busy day.

Cannot go wrong with Tifa! We love the flavors and definitely the best gelato around!read more

Love their gelato... So many delicious flavors... Staff was very hospitable... Offered several…read moretastes. Shop is very well decorated with country feel... Great place to meet a friend for gelato or coffee and a snack!

Great space for some awesome coffee, tea, gelato and speciality chocolate desserts at Whizin Market…read morein Agoura Hills. Lots of tables inside and a ton of games to play while you are enjoying your drinks and treats. Funky music, rustic decor abound, the energy feels like a confectionary in a time capsule. The gelato is top notch, with incredibly rich flavors and variety of options. The coffees are bold and strong. The staff is friendly, welcoming and always buzzing with what seems to be a constant crowd flow. Plenty of parking in the retail space with password-protected gender neutral bathrooms outside. Also, free WiFi. Check out this Tifa Chocolate & Gelato location for some great and tasty options.

Melissa is fantastic and her chocolates are just absolutely Devine! Just moved to the area and was…read morelooking for a local chocolatier and came across hers on Yelp. I don't know why she doesn't have more reviews because her customer service is genuine, timely, and above all delivers what you expect from the name of her company: integrity. Her chocolates melt in your mouth and you really get the essence of the flavor with each bite. Follow her directions as to how best to enjoy these awesome little gifts. If Melissa sees this, thank you again!! I will be ordering from you again in the future!

Maybe we should stop asking why real food is so expensive and start asking "why processed food is…read moreso cheap." Local, organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, unprocessed, wholesome chocolates made with love. I actually feel good about eating chocolate! The flavors are so are amazing, my favorites are the Celtic Sea Salt, where opposites attract, delicate cocoa with just a hint of sea salt such unique experience and the Mayan heart, chocolate with a kick, it's truly amazing! One thing I love about l love about living in Thousand Oaks area is the commitment of local companies and citizens to put our money towards local, organic foods. I truly believe that investing in more sustainable practices can help secure this world and food to be safe for future generations. Thank you Integrity Cacao!

Love just LOVE this place. The mall is deserted at this point, but I love this candy shop and come…read moreback here continually. They have so many amazing things to try and always have favorites, the rice crispy treats are insane. Gifts, holidays, goodies for yourself. They have it all and I recommend this business and see you there!

This is the cleanest most organized candy store I've been to and it's at the Oaks Mall…read more The chocolates aren't very high end but the rest of the candy is okay. I had a sample of a cinnamon bear then bought a bag full and ate at least 5 while walking through the mall.

Drove all the way from Burbank just to check out Carrara's Pastry Shop in Agoura Hills--and wow,…read morethey absolutely did not disappoint. It's a small, charming café with a cozy atmosphere, featuring old-school car collectibles displayed on a shelf that add a unique touch. They also offer outdoor seating where you can enjoy your desserts surrounded by lush greenery, natural foliage, and a peaceful little waterfall pond. The service was great as well, they were friendly and welcoming and answered all my questions. suggested I definitely I ended up picking up a chocolate and hazelnut cake with an incredibly soft, spongy interior that was perfectly balanced and rich without being overwhelming. I also grabbed a single serving of the blueberry cheesecake, which was light, airy, and still decadently satisfying--definitely worth every spoonful. The rum babas were a standout: bite-sized, soaked in Jamaican rum, filled with Chantilly cream, and topped with a raspberry. So flavorful and unique--each bite was indulgent without being too heavy. And then there was the Velina cake... oh my goodness. A beautiful sponge layered with chocolate mousse and hazelnut mousse, all covered in a glossy dark chocolate glaze. It was so rich and decadent that I had to slow myself down just to fully enjoy every bite. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully made, and worth the drive. I'd absolutely come back again.

I have wanted to stop by for some time. My significant other and I had a chance tonight after…read moredinner next door. We were greeted right away, and we let one of the people working there know we wanted to take a look around as it was our first time stopping in, which was okay. The shop itself was empty. We took a look at the ice cream selection, the full cakes, and then the pastries. Everything looked really good. We decided on a chocolate trilogia pastry and a red velvet pastry to go. The transaction went well. When we got home, we ate the goodies. The trilogia was fresh and had great flavor. The red velvet, unfortunately, did not meet expectations. The cake part was dry, and the frosting was dense and had little flavor. Maybe I just ended up getting an older one, but at $8.25, I had expected a much better item. The service was great, but as a red velvet lover, the flavor was not as expected. I would potentially try again but would sample some other treats.

It was my first time trying gelato at Bacio, and it looked beautiful--but the taste was even…read morebetter. Mimi, the employee who helped me, was funny, friendly, and very helpful. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

I know these places have been popping up everywhere, but in my experience it's not without just…read morecause. The gelato here is SOOO good and they have some great dairy free options as well. Super cute vibe, like a country Italian kitchen and the ingredients are all real food not filler and junk, and you can definitely tell. No weird aftertaste in the sorbet like some places. So far I have been to 3 locations, yes I have a problem, leave me alone. And every place I have been to the staff have been incredible, generous, kind, and seem very happy to work there. The friendly staff is noticeable and very much adds to the overall experience. One thing to note, not all locations have the same flavors so if you're not willing to explore it's worth a quick call to see if they have your favorite on hand that day :).

If you are a cookie aficionado as I am, a new nirvana came to town. M2O Cookies (Made to Order),…read morehas a very clever concept and a fun website where you build your own cookies. Start by choosing your cookie base from cookie dough, peanut butter, Dutch chocolate, oatmeal or sugar Then add up to 3 mix ins- different chocolates, nuts, fruits, candies, etc ( if you don't see what you'd like, ask Jason and he'll add it)- there are 36 choices Then order 6 or 12- all the same or any combination to make 6 or 12 He even went out of his way to deliver them to Camarillo The concept is great, the cookies are terrific and this is a creative local business worth supporting

Coming from a cookie connoisseur, M20 Cookies are hands down some of the best cookies I have ever…read moreexperienced. Jason is extremely diverse with what type of cookies he is able to make. Unlike Crumble Cookies with its weekly menu change, M20 is able to make any time of cookie you want at any time. This establishment is my go to for all of my cookie needs! 5 Starts all day

I've been wanting to try Phil's for a while and I am sure glad I finally made it there…read more I met a friend for dinner early - like 3:30 early. The restaurant is quaint with outside seating and a cool saloon type atmosphere in the bar. The menu offers a variety of apps, salads, main entrees and flavors. My friend and I ordered the meat loaf. Upon arrival the slab was a healthy size, sitting on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with curly onion rings. It did not disappoint. We followed our dinner with their combo cobbler. Yum. Here's the thing, our visit began at 3:30 and I believe we left at 7:30! Phil and staff came by appropriately to check on refills, etc but never "encouraged" us to be on our way. If you haven't tried Phil's you should do so. Food choices and food itself were excellent. Prices are reasonable (there's a cash price vs credit price) and you'll feel like you're part of their family.

This was our third time here as we really enjoyed our last few times and love supporting a small…read morebusiness! We came on Wednesday, May 6 during their happy hour when hardly anyone was in there. Phil was our bartender and he's great! It was now 5pm and another bartender was clocking in. We asked to close out. Our tab was around $50. When I got the check back to sign it was $61. We had been charged $9 for someone else's glass of wine. Ok fine not a big deal we caught it and Phil refunded us $9 cash right then and there. I handed Phil a $20 bill for tip to say thank you (on a $50 tab) and he put it in the staff tip jar. We signed our receipt saying $61 (put "cash" in the tip line) and left. Now here's my issue, when my credit card statement posted it now says $71. So someone took an extra $10! I have worked in the restaurant industry over 13 years and tip fraud is not ok. I tipped you guys in cash and someone took more! I called on 5/8 and left a voicemail. And then called on 5/13 and actually spoke to someone quickly and they said they would call me back, but no one called me back! It's a small business and I know Phil is working hard to make his place great so I know it's not Phil. But hey Phil, check your employees. This isn't cool and the only reason for this review is because I tried twice to solve this issue over the phone. For future patrons, please double check your receipts as well as your credit card statements!!!