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.

we had such a fun time making sweet and spicy croissants! the class was about 3 hours long, and…read morechef zach was hilarious while also being a great teacher. all the staff were super sweet and welcoming. the space is on the smaller side, especially sharing a table with four people, but everything was run really efficiently, so it never felt chaotic. you also get 10% off if you shop in the store on the day of your class, which is a nice bonus. overall, it was really enjoyable and well-run!

My wife and I were looking for a great experience for a date night and ran across Sur La Table. We…read moresaw they had a location in Austin, so we signed up for the Cajun Cooking Class... It included gumbo, fried shrimp w/ aioli dipping sauce, dirty rice and bananas foster w/ vanilla ice cream. We realized enjoyed ourselves. The chef who taught the class was patient, kind and did a great job teaching the class, making sure all supplies were ready prior to the start of the class, and she made sure everyone was having a good time and learning something. I love cooking and I love learning something new, especially when we can still have a wonderful date night after 30 years together. If you're looking for a unique date night, girls night/guys night, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day or a way to celebrate any occasion, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SURLATABLE! (Lots of pics attached.)

This may be the best store I have ever been in. They have…read morean amazing variety of snacks and treats and cookware. They also have samples of pretty much everything that they offer. Usually I love it when stores offer samples because it's easy for me to weed out the things that I thought I might have wanted, but then didn't enjoy. At Lock Stock & Barrel, it's damning, because each item tastes better than the last and I start filling my arms with more than I can carry! If you're not careful, you will spend a fortune in here... But if you are careful, where's the joy? The only suggestion I have for this place is that they start carrying their shirts in larger sizes. In addition to the syrups and honey and dips in my arms, there was also a shirt I wanted to pile on the top of my haul but I had to forgo that one because their largest size was a medium :( Definitely bring your tastebuds and your sense of adventure and of course your wallet and have a great time here!

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.

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 !!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have been using their products for years before they grew so much and use their salts and peppers…read moreon just about everything I cook. They've added so much to their collection I admire the innovation.

Love Judith. Love her brands. Have been shopping here for years and always, always recommend it…read more Great quality clothing.

Ben shopping there for 20 yrs. Was in today after moving 10 yrs ago and was glad they are still…read morethere. Sad that Dale had died. Glad the boutique is alive and well . Bought a great pair of sneakers half price . Shop the sales there for high quality merch. Wi return