Wow! My first time being here, to say there is a lot of choices is an understatement! I've been to…read moreother chocolate stores, but this felt next-level. Finally settled on butter toffee and dark chocolate truffles. So very good! They were also sampling a fruit creme covered in chocolate, very flavorful!

I decided to make a little road trip to Abdollah Candies on my way to bingo at Treasure Island and…read morealthough it was a bit out of the way, it was completely worth it. I could not believe how big the store was. There is so much variety and such a wide selection of both candy and gift items. The candy is incredible. They feature a candy of the month and even offer samples. While we were there, we tried a truffle with raspberry in the center and it was really good. One of my favorite finds was tucked in the back corner...kind of a hidden gem. They have marked down candy that does not quite meet their quality standards. It might look a little different or vary in size, but it still tastes the same. Totally worth checking out. We picked out a variety to bring to bingo including butter toffee, sea sale caramel, peanut butter cups, and a pecan cluster. Everything was delicious. The store itself was very clean, including the bathrooms, and it smelled amazing from the second we walked in. My only callout is that the employees were not especially friendly. We did visit about 45 minutes before closing, so maybe that played a role, but it was not the warm welcome I had expected. So much so that I felt weird taking photos (which is reflected here). All in all, still a really fun stop and absolutely worth the trip.

My wife surprised me this Valentine's Day with an assortment of yummy truffles made locally here in…read moreLakeville. Masterpiece Chocolates is a fairly new store that focuses on making high quality chocolates with either local or sustainable sourced ingredients. The assorted truffles we sampled were all of very good quality. I especially liked their Raspberry Truffle, it had a bright and fresh berry pop with each bite. Turns out the raspberries are locally sourced from their own backyard garden. They have a standard menu as well as a few rotating feature flavors to choose from. They are still a pretty small operation so hours are somewhat limited but well worth the trip to try out the chocolates! A lot of love goes into their products and you can taste it!

My wife and I were out and about in Edina, MN and my friend had given me a See's lollipop a couple…read moremonths ago and they have a See's in Southdale. Yes, Please. They had a special for $26 for 30 lollipops. If you have never had a See's lollipop, they are better than any lollipop you have ever had. Super rich and creamy and flavorful. They have a lot more flavors than they had when I was a kid. There was only chocolate and caramel and butterscotch when I was a kid. Now they have flavors like sugar free stuff, coffee, vanilla, just too many to name. They are so wonderful. The lady at the checkout was very nice and we even got a few samples of a chocolate coconut piece of candy when we went in. See's was a big thing in California, so I am glad to see some in Minnesota.

This is te best quality candy I have ever had. I have had some every year for about 10 years…read more It's always very special.

Elevated chocolate. Get gifted this every year for Christmas and always look forward to it! There…read moreare soooo many flavors of chocolate and other candies. My favorites: Dark chocolate toffee with sea salt, Chocolate caramel sea salt, Chocolate covered blueberries, chocolate covered almonds I promise you won't be disappointed no matter what flavor you have! I've heard great things about the staff and the shoppe is cozy and full of deliciousness There are a few locations. Don't miss out on some great chocolate! ***Support small biz***

I love this place!! I come to visit friends who live here in MN and always visit Drooljn Moose. I…read morelove walking around and tasting all their chocolates. They make fabulous gifts for everyone back home. If I lived out here, I would definitely buy gift certificates as gifts (as you would want those people to come and taste all the chocolates and choose for themselves). My favorite is definitely 'A Bushel & A Peck' - gooey caramel covered in chocolate!

If you're looking for some of the best pastries, cup cakes, cookies, and cakes, this is the place!…read more Made fresh everyday right on site using the best ingredients. Ann is an award-winning Food Network master baker - the goods are the proof! This isn't mass-produced "baked goods" you get at your local grocery store "bakery."

Service leaves a lot to be desired! I was interested in learning a bit more about the flavors and…read morerecommendations the baker/cashier was not interested in assisting much. I did end up getting the wedding cake cupcake. It was okay. The cupcake itself is a bit dry and the frosting is not sweet (the baker did warn me). I quite enjoyed the lemon filling but don't know if I'd be returning due to the flavor. They do offer treats for dogs so that's a win! They also have macaroons and non cupcake treats. It is very quiet and clean inside, great for an intimate conversation or study session. Glad I was finally able to try this place!

If you are in the MSP airport and looking for a treat for you or someone else, stop by this delish…read morechocolate store! I was looking for some treats for my co-workers and there was such a great selection, I picked up a few things! They have great turtles and the chocolate rates high for me! It is smooth and fresh and you can't go wrong for the price! The staff there is super friendly and knowledgeable. The store is always clean and it is stocked with every kind of chocolate you would want! Def recommend!

I had a bit of time to kill when I got to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)…read moreearlier this month. I was waiting to board a flight and had been enjoying a sparkling tea from Caribou Coffee. I frequented the mall. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is near Caribou Coffee, around the corner from concourse E. I decided to do some browsing. I have walked past this store multiple times. The gourmet caramel apples are always on display, screaming at me to get one. I never have because I don't think that I'd be able to finish it by the time I have to clear customs. I should get one when I land at MSP and slice it up after I have checked in to my hotel room. The chocolates look incredible. There's milk and dark chocolate varieties of truffles, dipped pretzels, licorice, and more. I do like that it has a sugar-free line. From caramels, to pretzels, it's nice to know that I can indulge without going through a sugar high, followed by a huge crash. Once of these days, I'll cave and get some treats from this store. I'm likely going with a caramel apple once I land at MSP. Watch out! (414)

A few weeks ago, I walked by this Lindt Chocolates store at Eagan Outlet Mall. It had a window…read moredisplay of bears. Without much thought, I walked in. I was immediately offered a gingerbread chocolate as a free sample. I thanked the woman and continued to browse as I savoured it. Another woman came up to me and offered a sample. "Do you normally give out more than one sample?" I asked her. "No. Did you get one?" she asked me. "Yes, which would explain my answer," I replied. "Oh, I didn't know," she replied. I knocked off a star in my rating for a lack of communication between staff members handling samples. If I weren't so honest, I would have inhaled two gingerbread chocolates. Not horrible, but it wouldn't sit well with me. At the rate that they are going at, they could slowly lose their inventory with dishonest moochers. They need to give the impression that they know what they are doing. I was so happy to see no-sugar-added chocolates. I bought a few of them to taste-test. They were yummy. They were also sold by weight, so it can add up if you feel like getting a pound of chocolates. I went to pay for my items. I didn't know that Lindt has a rewards program, so I signed up for it. I used a credit card to pay for my purchase. Done! Even though a bought a small bag of chocolates, I brought some of them back to Markham. Still yummy. Still deadly. No complaints here. If I am craving chocolate, it's worth dropping by this Lindt store. If you feel like getting more than one free sample, I'm sure that you can get away with it! (468)

This shop is proof that samples really do equal sales. Upon entry, you are offered a choice between…read more2 flavor options- usually a staple, like the original or a seasonal, like the snickerdoodle. I opted for the snickerdoodle this round, then purchased a bulk bag at regular price. A proud moment when I didn't get talked into the upsale for the discounts! Even if you don't plan to buy, swing in and have a sample and a look. It smells great!

I've seen Tacos Tacuba food truck in Burnsville many times with super long lines even during a…read morepandemic. Finally, I decided to try it upon recommendation. What a great decision! Everything is made to order of course they have a few specialties but the most popular is their quesadillas and volcan. I tried 3 tacos- cochinto pibil, chorizo and chicken definitely get the chorizo! Make sure to get the volcan with chorizo!

We kept seeing this taco truck and one day I saw a huge line! I decided to try it out. I am from…read moreArizona so my expectations are very high but this was worth it! Johnathan was a great host and made an excellent steak burrito and tacos. I can't wait to try the rest of the food!!!

What an amazing evening! New menu items and they are soooo good!! We had the new appetizer - Lemon…read moreRicotta Crostini.. delicious and beautifully presented! My husband had the Lemon Pappardelle Pasta and loved it! To top it off the new Key lime cheesecake was delicious!! Amazing service and great atmosphere !! Great place for a date or family gathering.

We were treated with exceptional service at our family birthday dinner. It was over the top & very…read moremuch appreciated! Thank you! Food was delicious too! Can't wait to return. We've always enjoyed our time, but the servers made it perfect!

Last Friday, I dropped by Caribou Coffee to get a beverage. For the first time, I experienced a…read morelineup at the drive-thru. It allowed me to take a look at the other businesses in this plaza as I waited. Two doors down from it is North Country Nutrition (NCN). I wondered whether it was similar to Zeev's Nutrition Studio that I typically go to in Toronto. Sure enough, I did some research online while killing time at the drive-thru, and it had healthy shakes and drinks. Cool! On Saturday morning, I decided to check out NCN. I found a parking spot steps away from the store and backed into it. I was the only customer at the store at around 10 am. The woman, who later introduced herself as Liz, was so friendly and warm. I loved the cozy vibes that this place had, from the couch with cute pillows and other Christmas decorations, to the northern vibes that you feel with canoe paddles and loons. We both ended up sharing where we are from. She's originally from Alexandria, which is roughly a 2.5-hour drive north of the Twin Cities. I indicated that I knew where it was when I used to drive between Rochester and Winnipeg. I cut through it. She loved that I knew where she grew up. The coziness comes from living by water, which shows. She was great explaining her shakes and teas. I am a tea person. I saw watermelon Jolly Rancher as a cold tea. I knew that I wanted it. So, she made me one. It was in a mega format that I'm used to. It was just over $5, which is reasonable. I paid with a credit card. It was easy. I tapped and was done. I thanked her for my drink and headed to my car. I sipped my watermelon Jolly Rancher tea throughout the day. It does taste like the candy, minus the sugar. The flavours were yummy. I was a happy camper. I am glad that I discovered NCN. It takes five minutes to drive over here from the hotel, which I love. The parking lot is small, but I managed to find a spot just fine. I wish that I had found it sooner on this trip. I'll need to return and try more drinks. This place closes at 4 pm most days. It's also closed on Sundays. (440)

Swung by NCN this morning for the first time -- I saw that I could order online through an app…read morecalled Engage. I put to have my order ready at 9am and when I walked in at 8:55am I was greeted by two ladies. I explained I had placed an order for pickup and the woman behind the counter grabbed it from a small fridge. Both of these ladies were so friendly and made me feel welcomed from the jump. Both my shake and tea were so good -- the tea especially though..YUMM!! I was given a punch card while paying, which was nice because I'll definitely be back soon!!