I like Godiva and Lindt but if I really want to treat myself to some premium chocolate, there's…read morenothing better than Laderach. I can't walk past this store without getting a few too many goodies - it's not good for my wallet at all. Favorites here are the milk chocolate bark with pistachios, the strawberry stick, and far too many of the praline truffles. I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate and much prefer milk, even though the milk chocolate at most places tends to be cloyingly sweet - Laderach gets it right, not overly sweet but still rich. If you get a box of this chocolate, know that whoever gifted it truly cherishes you! Depending on who's manning the counter, you may be lucky to get some samples.

As a regular customer, today's visit left a bad taste in my mouth…read more Even though I was next in line, the store associate ignored and skipped me to assist the next party after me. I thought maybe she didn't realize I was next in line so let it be, but then when it came time for me to place my order she said she'll help me after she helps them. When I corrected her that it's my turn, she rang up my purchase and asked if I wanted to pay that many dollars. Very disappointed with this experience.

I pop in here anytime I'm around Wayland Center. It's hard to just pick a couple because they all…read morelook so pretty and delicious with interesting ingredients. Great gift/treat for someone...or for yourself! Online ordering available! On street parking in front and side streets plus back lot

"Well, I don't need a doctor I don't need a nurse Anything…read moreyou give me babe will only make me worse I need rock therapy" (Stray Cats) You know a chocolate business is serious about their products when they name that business "Chocolate Therapy". Since 2011, they've created hand-made artisanal truffles, bark, and wrapped chocolates just twenty miles west of Boston. We saw them being promoted on a television news show, and since we both have a weakness for chocolate, decided to give their "Trio Nut Bark" a go. It came in a pretty boxed gift set with three different chocolate barks in generously portioned 3" X 3" squares. There were four squares of each of the three flavors for a total of twelve yummy squares. Here are the over-the-top descriptions from their website: 1) Rich Dark Chocolate Almond bark sprinkled with delicate French grey sea salt 2) Creamy White Chocolate Bark with the satisfying crunch of green hued slightly sweet pistachios 3) Smooth Milk Chocolate Bark with the delightful crunch of roasted buttery Cashews So how did our $24.50 + shipping chocolates taste? The Rich Dark Chocolate Almond bark was top notch. Excellent dark chocolate flavor, plenty of big almond pieces, and that light touch of sea salt really finished it off. The Creamy White Chocolate Bark was excellent, and I was impressed by the large amount of full-sized pistachio nuts in the square. The Milk Chocolate Bark was fantastic -smooth, creamy, and sweet with plenty of crushed cashews to boost up the taste and add to the texture. They were all so good, I really can't say I had a favorite. In summary, their chocolates are magnificent. BTW, their website advertises a very cool experience for ten or more - a Virtual Chocolate Tasting, with chocolate kits for your guests, a lesson on how chocolate is made, and chocolate tastings along each step of the process.

Super cute & inviting. When you walk by you can't help but turn your head and peer inside. It's…read moreeyecatching. From chocolate to "vintage" candies and hard to find favorites, this place has something for your sweet tooth. It's really temptation on steroids. Delectable. If I were the owner, I'd offer a membership or subscription service because it's a place to return to.

"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..." Okay, maybe this isn't exactly…read moreWilly Wonka's Candy Factory, but Lolli and Pops, a fantastical candy shop at the Natick Collections Mall is probably the next best thing! They have everything from handmade truffles, giant Rice Krispy squares, vintage sodas, unique gifts, and more. As other reviewers said, this place can definitely be overwhelming, but the cheerful and friendly staff is very attentive and great at guiding confectionary connoisseurs through the wide ranging selection. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list! It takes five minutes, and they'll give you a pound of high quality gummy bears in quirky flavors like grapefruit and blueberry for free, just as a thank you! Every dollar you spend equals a point, and certain numbers of points add up to rewards, like free chocolate bars and truffles. This is super worthwhile, because the candy is on the expensive side, and a discount will make your visit even sweeter!

Bazzar West is great small grocery store where you can find everything from fresh fruits and…read morevegetables, wide selection of cold cuts and cheese ,to fully cook dinner to grab for home or party. Last weeek I had party at home and ordered everything from appetizers to cakes at Bazzar West. Every dish was delicious ,plentiful and nicely decorated. All my guests loves the food . Thank you very much for making my party success.

An amazing selection of cured meats. Vegetables looked very fresh (but I didn't buy any this time)…read more And we got the most delicious honey walnut cake. If I lived here I would go back easily.

We bought a box of mixed chocolates as a gift for friend's dinner party. Everyone who tried one…read morespat theirs out. They were awful, disgusting, nasty, and gross tasting. They had some bizarre chemical taste that lingered in the mouth for quite a while, and we all had to rinse with a drink to get rid of it. We are never buying chocolates from Dulce Leche again. On the other hand, we've enjoyed their pastries, especially the monkey bread.

This is an adorable place located in an industrial building in Ashland. Look for the A frame sign…read moreor you'll miss it. The coconut Dulce de Leche gelato was delicious. The perfect amount of sweet with a slight hint of salty and loaded with coconut. They have a variety of gelato choices as well as pastries, chocolate, coffee and ready to go meals. Service was friendly and offered delicious samples. If you're in Ashland, make it a point to seek this gem out. You won't be disappointed

Was at the chocolate expo and got some truffles from them. They were amazing. The service was 5…read morestars as well. Will definitely be by their store to grab some more soon.

Big thank you to Viviane for amazing service and even more amazing chocolate. Couldn't make it to…read morethe shop to pick up a few things so Viviane packed them up with love & care (& ice packs in this awful heat). They arrived fast and in perfect condition. By the way the chocolates are absolutely delicious!!!! Can't wait to stop by the shop the next time I'm in Natick!! They even have vegan items - a huge plus! Thanks again for the delicious chocolates and great customer service!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you…read moreto places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to the 1700's in the town of Marlborough MA. The Wayside Country Store combines 2 PLACES IN ONE. THERE'S AN OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY GENERAL STORE THAT DATES BACK TO THE 1700s THAT HENRY FORD ONCE OWNED & AN UNBELIEVABLE CANDY STORE! OMG! YOU'LL THINK YOU DIED & WENT TO CANDY HEAVEN IN HERE! A REAL LIFE WILLY WONKA CHOCOLATE CANDY PLACE & GENERAL STORE TOO! Wayside Country Store is one of America's Secret Hidden Gems that most people have never heard of before or visited. There are Secrets within these walls which I will let you in on. The shop is located just an hour outside of Boston & The Parking here is FREE! 1) THE CANDY STORE If you Love Candy then Wayside Country Store in Marlborough MA. has to be on your Bucket List! They stock Every conceivable kind of Candy in here. They have not 1 but 3 of the Top Chocolatiers from the US, Penny Candy, Retro Candy, a Huge M&M Dispenser & a Huge Jelly Belly Dispenser plus regional Candy & Oodles & Oodles of Loose Candy in glass containers too. It's all under one roof. AAAAAAMAZING! They carry 3 of some of the Best Chocolatiers in the Country. They have Winfrey Fudge & Candy from Rowley MA, Dante's Confections in Billerica MA, & Ashers Chocolates from Soudertown Pennsylvania all under one Roof. If you are not familiar with these 3 chocolaters; they are similar in quality to let's say See's Candy in California but they are different. They carry Candy that you didn't know they still make anymore from Skybar, to Charms, to Bononmo's Turkish Taffy, Necco Wafers, Razzles, Mary Janes & dozens more. They also carry Maple Leaf Candies made out of real Maple Syrup, Salt Water Taffy, Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Pez too. They stock these Retro Boxes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & all the Candy that's inside are a medley of some of the most popular candies from that decade all in 1 box. This is a great gift for someone who was born in those decades or is a fan of that era. They also have a Cool Retro Metallic Cash Register. It looks like it's Vintage but it's Digital made by National Cash Register for their 100th Anniversary. Talk about Eye Candy! 2)THE COUNTRY GENERAL STORE. Long Aisles of unique, quirky, Retro reproduced, handmade, local, & modern products & vintage memorabilia & pieces all intermingled in this treasure trove of goods & food products & Retro Sodas in glass bottles. They have so many Cool items in here. Be sure to check out the Black Pot Belly Stove that they still use for heat. You have to scour every single square inch of this place or you might miss out on something good. Take a look out the window & see the water that's behind the building. Better yet go down & see the wildlife & the picturesque Hager Pond that sits right behind the store. 3)The Building The structure was built in 1790 in Sudbury Center. Imagine this place was built just a few years after our country first began in 1776. It was formerly a General Store, School & Post Office. It was purchased & moved to this location by Henry Ford. Yes that Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company. The foundation of the building was made from huge boulders dug up from the grounds, & the basement is supported by pillars made out of huge tree trunks. There is a secret located in the cellar. The stairs are hand carved from logs & the steps are joined together with wooden pegs. Mr. Ford had a way to detect burglars that predated burger alarms. What Henry did was to loosen the pegs in every third stair so they creaked. When someone stepped on them that would signal that a burglar was climbing the stairs. The Exterior Sign Reads" The Historic Site of Hagar's Mill Dam in 1929. This making it the Best Country Store by a Dam Site". Have Fun Shopping & Dessert Eating in Candy Heaven in here! LOL! There are lots of Cool things to do in the area including the next town over in Sudbury for a whole day of inexpensive fun! Other Fun things to do include The Sudbury Grist Mill pack a Cooler & have a Great picnic at this beautiful location with a Waterfall & exercise along the paths, Historic Longfellow Wayside Inn & Restaurant in Sudbury, The Chapel, The Skybar Store & Chocolate Manufacturing Plant, Debbie's Drive Thru Coffee Etc ( formerly a Fotomat Booth) & then check out some of the local restaurants too. Check out my individual review of each. You can spend the entire day here in Sudbury/ Marlborough with lots of Free & Inexpensive Things to do. Woah! Have an Incredible Day of Fun! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Cute old fashioned country store with gifts and an old school candy shop. It's flanked by crazy…read morestone (sushi restaurant) and deg's cakes and fun to browse.

Skybar is literally the best chocolate candy bar in the world…read more A couple years ago when NECCO went under, a small kitchen/food store named Duck Soup acquired the Skybar recipe, intellectual property and production equipment at auction. It took some time but they eventually expanded their space and got the bars back into production. I waited far too long to visit!! They taste amazing. To me, there are some minor differences in flavor to the original - the most notable being the caramel. It is now more noticeably salted however its thinner and tastes better quality than the Necco original. The vanilla section doesn't seem as strong in flavor as the original. However I believe the quality of the milk chocolate is better. I believe the pros outweigh the cons and its amazing they are even available!! This space is a combination production and retail space with a glass barrier leaving the customer full view of the process! There's also a bunch of swag for sale as well. If you love or even just like Skybars, you need to show your support and head out here to buy some candy and merch!!!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE SKY BAR CANDY…read moreBAR! You can watch the candy being made here! With so many closings all over the country of restaurants & iconic places; it's nice to hear the word RESCUED back in our Vocabulary once again. Do I hear The Martha & The Vandella's song "Dancing in he Street" playing in the background. LOL! In 1938 The Necco Candy Company an American Candy Company located in Boston introduced the world to The Sky Bar Candy Bar. It became extremely popular in its heyday as well as a fan favorite of the 60s, 70s, 80s generations. In 2018 The Necco Candy Company filed for bankruptcy & closed its doors. People were very sad & upset about the news - one of the oldest Candy companies in America was out of business. Well the name Sky Bar went up for Auction. Louise Mawhinney bought the name Sky Bar & it was Rescued. Louise also Rescued another company next door called Duck Soup a few years back. Well Louise thought that was it. Well as fate would have it Louise ended up meeting one of the former employees of Necco Jeff Green VP of Necco & he told her she could make the candy herself. Necco had old machines. This brand new small facility is totally high tech & produces FRESH Sky Bars. It is both a manufacturing facility & a retail store all in one in Mill Village in Sudbury MA. The Sky Bar has 4 sections each with a different filling Caramel, Vanilla, Peanut ( Teddie Peanut Butter another Boston company) & Fudge all covered in Milk Chocolate. They make a new batch every couple of days so they are probably the Best Sky Bars you have ever tasted - Fresh as can be. Every Saturday at 11 AM they make the Sky Bars & you can watch through the glass windows the whole candy making process for FREE. It's like a Giant 3D Printer. They also make them 2 or so times during the week at the 11 AM time slot as well. You can call & find out what days they are making the candy during the week that you are coming here. They also sell Merch with Sky Bar T Shirts & Baseball Caps. There is a vintage video of the old Necco candy making facility you can watch too. They even have a model train that circles the store. All the Sky Bars are stacked in the original Necco wooden crates which is So Cool! You can purchase the bars individually in the store for $1.98 each & you can also order a box of 24 online. They also sell a lot of other Retro Candy & Merch in here too. There is Free Parking in the back. I talked to one of the employees in here & they told me people have driven 2 & 1/2 hours just to come here & buy their favorite candy bar Sky Bar that they thought was gone forever & said it was totally worth the trip! It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I never eat the entire chicken sandwich at lunch. A half, maybe. I devoured my Dave's Hot Chicken…read moresandwich- ate the entire thing. Perfectly cooked with mild seasoning, pickles and kale slaw. Wow. Fries with a bit of spice- also very good. The cashier walked me through the menu as he knew I hadn't been before. Very nice. A manager also checked in with me as I waited. Nice touch. Restroom was ok, not the cleanest but fine. Dave's is now on my "crave it" list!!

Dave's Hot Chicken keeps things simple with a menu centered around Nashville-style chicken tenders…read moreand sliders, letting the quality of the chicken and the customizable spice levels do most of the work. We walked into a casual, modern space with colorful murals and a counter-service setup that made it clear this was a quick-stop spot rather than a sit-down restaurant. The room had a lively, energetic feel with a steady flow of customers coming in for takeout and a few tables occupied by diners settling in for a quick meal. The order process was straightforward, and the menu was focused enough that deciding what to get did not take long. The sliders are the highlight, featuring crispy, juicy chicken topped with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce on a soft bun. We ordered a few and found the tenders having a crunchy coating while staying moist inside, and the different spice levels made it easy to order something that matched our heat tolerance. Even the mild options were well seasoned, so we did not have to go spicy to enjoy the flavor. The seasoned fries paired well with the chicken, and the combo meals were filling enough to leave satisfied. While the menu is not very large, it covers the essentials well and makes ordering straightforward whether it is a first visit or a stop for a quick meal. The spice levels are clearly labeled, and starting with Lite Mild or Mild is a safe option before working your way up. Service was generally efficient, though food is cooked fresh to order, so waits could be a little longer during lunch, dinner, or weekend rushes. The team handled the steady flow with efficiency, and the portions were generous for the price. The food came out hot and well assembled, and the consistency across the order made it easy to know what to expect. The chicken was usually cooked well, and the combination of crispy coating, juicy interior, and balanced heat made for a satisfying meal. Dave's Hot Chicken is not trying to reinvent fried chicken, but it delivers exactly what it promises. The crispy chicken, customizable heat, and satisfying portions make it a solid spot when you are craving Nashville-style hot chicken, even if there are other places that offer a wider menu.

A nice local bakery shop that just celebrated its 100th anniversary!…read more I visited Framingham Baking a few times for their iconic tray pizza. I had to reheat the pizza slices in my oven. Not sure if FBC sells fresh out of the oven pizza. Nevertheless, the reheated pizza was amazing. Crispy crust, chewy dough, and probably what stands out the most is their cheese. My favorite take out from FBC though is their Midnight Chocolate Cake. This is my go-to snack during the quarantine. Goes well with iced coffee or milk!

Sucked Traveled an…read morehour to go to this fabled bakery. Go in at noon and it's mostly sold out. Go some pizza, rolls, and some other item (very forgettable). Pizza sucked and bread was average at best. I don't understand the hype. Maybe we were too late for fresh items but it was noon. Honestly, take 10 minutes and go to Lola's in Natick. Light years ahead of this place. Thanks