The shop had an inviting atmosphere from the moment we walked in. It was clean, with relaxing…read moremusic and smiling calm attendants. The displays were organized and the confetti were gorgeous. Presentation was upscale and decadent. The taste was everything you could imagine - delicious and luscious.

I think I've made a habit of stopping in here on random holidays and honestly, no regrets. I first…read morecame on Valentine's Day when my now husband couldn't celebrate because of his situation, so I surprised him with a box of multiple desserts. They were a hit then, and they're still a hit now. This past weekend we picked out 12 different truffles with the intention of giving one to every guest who walked into our Friendsgiving... but the 5 of us who arrived on time ended up doing three rounds of tasting instead. Zero complaints, every single one was amazing in its own unique way. Norman never disappoints.

I went to Kilwins at St. Armands Circle with a friend because we needed a sweet treat after…read moresatisfying our appetite all day. We came specifically for the pecan caramel apple, and it was decadent as expected! This place has so many options ice cream, fudge, chocolate-covered marshmallows, caramel apples, you name it! You can smell Kilwins before you even get to the door, and once you're in, it feels like a chocolate emporium. 10/10Definitely recommend. I'll be back and this time for something with warm fudge on top, or maybe even a nice warm freshly made waffle cone .

Went on a girls trip to Sarasota with my best friend. Kilwins was a must try - a resident told me…read moreon the plane. We made our way to the ice cream shop. It was a nice shop that also had some nice chocolate candy options too. Fudge, turtles, candy apples and more along with ice cream and sherbet. We tried the New Orleans Praline Pecan and it was delicious. It did not disappoint. The waffle cones are supposed to be a hit but I just enjoyed mine in a cake cone. Nice friendly staff - they also have fudge samples

Great experience! Service was friendly and the young lady working the counter was very…read moreknowledgeable and generous with her time! I will definitely be back and the chocolate was amazing!

Went to one of these in NYC and was super happy to see they had one in Sarasota. Spent a bit too…read moremuch (because we got a decent amount since we don't live here) but very happy with our choices. Plus they're good quality so we savor them which makes them last longer at our house.

Small shop that may go unnoticed in this strip of shops on Gulf Gate Dr. I often get care packages…read moreof various chocolatey items from this shop on appropriate holidays from my mom (even though I am no longer in college). I have visited on a few occasions myself as well. My mother is addicted to their bark, and I loved the truffles that I have sampled, especially the one with cayenne. The employees are always very friendly and helpful. Stop in and give it a look next time you are driving by.

Great selection, seasonal options but can be a bit pricey. They Offer a punch card which is great…read morehowever. Location is right off 41 too so its very easy to access.

Best customer service ever. If you want authentic French pastries come here. They have the best…read moremacarons! They're so good!

A chain location but stopped in quick to grab a quick snack. We grabbed a coconut and vanilla bean…read moremacaron. The vanilla was superior to the coconut but this location was very dull and dirty looking inside and most of the macarons on display looked cracked of most flavors. The woman working seemed a bit discheveled and disturbed when we walked in a that she actually had to interact with people. It was a quick in and out thankfully.

we had a great time here. a good coffee awesome food. Very tasty coffee. They just opened…read moreanother coffee shop a few blocks away highly recommend anyone to try.

I've visited both locations on Main Street and I think it's important to know that the menu and…read moreavailability of items can differ between the two. The original/older location seems to have a lot more available than the other as one seems heavily focused on muffins while the other has empanadas, and way more bakery variety. My muffin was great as was my chai latte. Service is pretty good at either location especially considering how busy these stores seem to be, but I also wasn't in a rush to get to work with breakfast. Something else to add is that the newer location definitely seems to have more space available inside before you consider the outdoor seating.

Best gelato in town! Dark chocolate dairy free is amazing, Oreo is also SO GOOD!! Highly recommend…read moreyou checking it out!

This is a very cute little gelato place with authentic handmade fresh flavors…read more They have fruit gelato, chocolate gelato, and a bunch of other different flavor flavors that are classic and a little bit more un unique. It's all fresh and can come in either a cup or a cone. They also serve cappuccinos, lattes, and espresso if you'd like. There's little seating, but it is offered indoor and outdoor.

I will always Stan C'est La Vie in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. This location is always busy so get…read morethere early if you have your eyes on a specific pastry. Actually, just get there early anyway because the pastry items are fresher/better. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I typically skip trying to park next to it and just go to the garage and walk over. The service is more attentive than a typical French cafe overseas but not as on top of you as a typical place in the US. You can definitely order at the counter in French if you want to and I've had a waiter there flip between English, French, Spanish, and another language (maybe Romanian?) in one order. The sandwiches I've had were all lovely, and had a little side salad that could benefit from a better dressing (they serve an okay vinaigrette though). I've yet to encounter a single bad pastry - the elcairs, mousse cakes, and flaky pastries like chausson pommes are on par with the typical boulangerie/pattisserie in France and don't make me think US adaptation at all. Prices are reasonable.

We had a nice lunch here! Came with my parents, husband, and baby on a busy weekend brunch hour. We…read morewere luckily able to be sat inside right away in a tucked-in corner. I got the poularde crepe, wanting something savory. This was solid and tasty. Everyone else got nice little meals as well. I do feel like the portion and the quality is a little lacking for the price. That being said, I don't know that there are better French options in the area. I also got a palmier pastry and I should have gotten a croissant, the palmier tasted a little stale. The locale was adorable, with beautifully tiles tables really setting the scene. Overall, not terrible! Worthwhile if you're really feeling French.

Larissa has the best wildflower honey in the area With a…read morevariety to choose from I especially like the lemon and plain wildflower honey I like it changes with seasons to help with allergies

shelly's cookies are delicious. she is great to work with. cookies arrive fresh and enjoyed by all.read more