Back in early February, my partner and I were in College Station to visit family. We made our way…read moreover to historic downtown Bryan and checked out Cocoa's Pantry. Cocoa's advertises itself as a kitchen supply store, and they definitely carry plenty of upscale brands (Zwilling, Breville, Le Creuset). We, however, were there for the Chocolate Gallery. The kitchen is surrounded by glass, so you can see all of the chocolate delicacies being made. We stopped in a few days before Valentine's day, so chef was making chocolate covered strawberries. While peering in, we noted the Culinary Institute of America chef's jacket on the wall behind us. This elevated our expectation! We made our way to the Chocolate Gallery, where a lovely attendant explained offerings that included a variety of cakes and artisan chocolates. Though they looked delicious, we passed on the cakes and strawberries, and selected 3 artisan chocolates each. These are the type of chocolates that you savor, letting them melt in your mouth. The mouth feel of these gems was smooth with no waxiness or grainy feeling, and the varied fillings enhanced the complexity. This isn't a penny candy store, but you're getting fine chocolates. Unfortunately, we were so busy savoring the chocolate, that we didn't take any photos! I hope Bryan supports this store during COVID-19 so that we can visit again when we come back.

A great addition to Downtown Bryan. A great selection of cookware and cutlery.read more

What an amazing experience I had at the Round Rock Le Creuset outlet store! They have such a…read morevariety of merchandise in multiple colors! I came in here looking for something specific and was greeted at the door and ended up leaving with a few more items! Everyone who works at the store is incredibly helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about their products, quality, and collections. I highly recommend making a stop in here!

My wife's favorite place hands down. She has started her own collection in red. They have…read moreoutstanding cooking ware that is very durable that has excellent cooking properties and has a lifetime warranty.

I love Sur la Table and always find a ton of accessories and appliances I want to purchase for my…read morehome. Our local one closed recently so, it was nice to come browse a familiar store while in town visiting a friend. I actually found some beautiful glass tableware that is made in Portugal and looks almost identical to some I nearly purchased in Lisbon last year but declined due to the expensive shipping fees/weight. Great to see an alternative here for a much cheaper price minus the fees.

We signed up our visiting grandson for their Coastal Italian Cooking Class. He is 14 and already an…read moreaccomplished cook so this was right in his wheel house. We did have a faux pas as we did not realize that a paid adult had to accompany him. Kudos to the staff for giving us a hall pass and allowing junior to attend the class with us standing off to the side. He had a blast preparing dishes with his three teammates, making fresh pasta for the linguine and clam sauce, and even a desert pizza. The class was well organized and the chef instructor and assistants made sure everyone's dish was prepared and cooked to perfection. I did get a chance to sample the pasta course and it was excellent. This is a great date/family night, or Corp outing experience. Do take some time to browse the store. Sur La Table has high end kitchenware and cooking tools. So, why not a 5-star review? Well half way through the class we were informed that only one of us could be in the class area. The message could have been communicated to us a tad for professionally and customer friendly. They did accommodate us earlier so I left and got to have a beer and watch the NBA finals game for a bit.

I recently visited Lock, Stock & Barrel in Fredericksburg and had a wonderful shopping experience…read more I suggest this as one of your first stops on the strip. Since nothing else will compare in your adventures!! The store offers an impressive selection of gourmet foods, sauces, seasonings, and specialty products that are perfect for gifts and/or enjoying at home. My favorite purchases were the balsamic vinaigrettes. I also enjoyed sampling the various jellies, jams, and dip mixes before making my selections. The spice rubs and seasonings were another standout, offering unique flavors that are perfect for grilling and cooking. The staff was super friendly (Mason was my most favorite employee) he was patient and opened jars that weren't readily available. I ended up buying jars of everything he opened for me! What a great salesman and wonderful human! It was a memorable experience. If you're visiting Fredericksburg, Lock, Stock & Barrel is a must-stop destination for high-quality Texas-made products and unique gourmet treats. I look forward to returning and trying even more of their wonderful offerings. This was a super positive experience! May 2026

My husband and I visited Lock Stock & Barrel while walking on Main Street. We walked in and walked…read morearound. We were drawn in by the Specialty Foods. The store is bright and well lit. It has salsas, jams, spices, and a variety of other things. They also have tasters if you want to try some of the items, a bakery and a small sitting area. My husband and I decided to buy some of their jams. As we checked out the person that worked behind the counter was friendly. Overall Lock Stock & Barrel is a store that has a variety of local and specialty foods with friendly people that work there.

Wow this place is ... well, wow! Every piece of kitchen equipment seems to be here! Helpful staff…read moreso you can find specific items...or you could just wander. I was looking for a tea strainer and another employee made me aware of a local tea...I look forward to giving it a try. Young man at cashier could recommend a bakery since I was asking at an hour where some had already closed. With info and directions I found that bakery...,I really appreciated everyone's help. Great place!

This kitchen supply store is worth the drive from north texas. It had originally been a hospital…read more So each room is a different room in the hospital. From cookbooks to dishes, flatware linens gadgets. It's all incredible. The service is over the top amazing. The prices were very good. I didn't feel like I was in a tourist trap that everything was marked up, plan on spending some time looking around. It would be my first recommendation even above food in Fredericksburg. 5 stars !!

Awesome place for serious home cooks, too. Great selection of high quality tools, stainless work…read moretops, containers. Honestly worth a browse.

One-stop-shop for all your curious mind and that kitchen-curator. It serves well for its unique…read morename - Kiss the Cook. As said, it has every item you would want for accessorizing your kitchen. From antique soda brands, to 100s of cookie cutters, to unique lemon squeezers, to kitchen decor, this place has it all. They had so many varieties of root beers and sodas and I tried two of them. I got the Dad's old fashioned Root beer. You can also get a deal if you buy 4 of them. It is also close to a parking area, so you wouldn't be able to miss this place. My favorites were Texas themed kitchen accessories.

This place is a cooks wonderland! I needed to buy some cooking oils for a gift and had lots of…read moreoptions. I got so many ideas of other items that I can add to my kitchen like a stove griddle and gadgets galore. Can't wait to come back and explore some other ideas to simplify my cooking life.

The sales associate Walker was amazing! Very helpful and accommodating. He was able to walk me…read morethrough my first Dutch oven purchase. We were also able to get other items with his help. The overall store stock was great! They had a good stock of items on sale and some items that were excluded from the sale. A lot of value and deals can be found at this location. The staff (Walker) was truly knowledgeable with all of the cookware. I would come back here for their supply and selections.

My girlfriend and I have visited this store twice within the last month (September). Bethany has…read more been a great help and teaching us different ways to take care of our cast iron and non stick pan. She is very personable and a provides excellent customer service. Due to Bethany's great service we will definitely be coming back to this location to shop some more! :) thank you Bethany.

This store is nothing but salt! Whatever flavor you dream of they have it! They have really cute…read morelittle scoops you can use to sample the different flavors. High blood pressure people lol I recommend staying out because it can get out of hand! I love salt! I ended up getting the cowboy salt to bring home. The store can get really crowded but still manageable to enjoy

Recently visited their location in New Braunfels, Tx and it was adorable. I love the variety they…read morehave and that it's all made local. Their most famous and award winning set is their cowboy salt & pepper set! I bought a sample to try and it was delicious.

Great little shop. Wife loved. Eclectic yet perfect. Great for decorating and boutique clothing. A…read moredefinite gem here in Georgetown. Must visit. Owner is professional and sweet to deal with.

Super cute shop with all kinds of home decor, clothes, jewelry, antiques and more. The owners are…read morevery friendly and helpful, and there are so many great items to pick from! A great new addition to local shopping.