I come here at least once a week--that's how good it is. Everything is honestly delicious, but the…read morehazelnut toffee one is my favorite, it never misses. Perfect if you're craving something sweet and a little indulgent. The staff is always super nice and friendly, even when it's busy, which makes the whole experience better. The vibe is cozy and easy, not too fancy, just a good spot to treat yourself. Prices are fair for what you're getting, and parking has always been pretty easy for me, which makes it even more convenient to keep coming back.

Hampton Chocolate Factory is one of me and my bestie's absolute favorite dessert places! It's our…read morego-to whenever we're craving something sweet. She always gets the frozen s'more and is completely obsessed with it every single time--it never disappoints. I'm usually torn between the cup of chocolate-covered strawberries or the chocolate ice cream with brownie pieces, and honestly, you can't go wrong with either. Everything tastes fresh, rich, and perfectly indulgent. The vibe is fun, the desserts are amazing, and it's the perfect place to treat yourself and catch up with friends. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Are you from the UK and homesick? did you used to live in…read morethe UK and miss it or want to take a trip down memory lane? Do you have oddly specific cravings for food from across the pond? Do you have a need for proper British products? Then come on down to the British Shop. It's a quaint place for souvenirs and snacks. Very cute around the holidays (and in general).

It's so great to have a shop that has all things British in South Tampa. It truly is a one stop…read moreshop. They have beautiful sets of mixing bowls that remind me of the Great British Bake Off show. I saw the traditional teapots that you see all over the English countryside. There's snacks, chocolates, hard candies, tea, frozen pies, curry sauces, cheese, and even ice cream. I felt like I was back in Woodbridge, England. I honestly haven't seen this many grocery items in one place since being stationed over there. It really brought back great memories. I ended up buying some sweets. I was mainly looking for a box of Cadbury Roses, and some hard fruit candies with soft centers. I can't remember the brand name. I ended up getting the Cadbury Bournville bar in the Old Jamaica flavor. I thought it had been discontinued. This is actually the first time I've seen it in years. I also got the Simpkins Mixed Fruit Drops. It's the simple things that make me happy. All tasted exactly as I remembered them to be. I didn't get to hang out at the store long enough. I think that's a good thing, because I would have bought the Cadbury Eclairs and the Walkers Roasted Hazelnut Toffee bars. I'll need to pace myself. I can't wait to return for more goodies. It will be even more tempting at Christmas time when they bring in seasonal candies (hopefully liquor filled), and tree ornaments.

Terrific place for gifts!…read more I got an email from Yelp recently, telling me about places I should go visit. I saw this Chocolatier in Carrollwood and knew I needed to visit. Located on N Dale Mabry, in the same plaza as Burger 21, Peterbrook Chocolatier is open most days until 8 or 9 PM (except Sundays). This is very convenient for a busy person like myself. I rolled in around 7 last night, and was warmly greeted by Pam. I told her I was looking to get some gifts to show appreciation for some folks and she showed me the most popular items, and then gave me freedom to wander and collect. These folks cover so many things is chocolate. Potato chips, Oreos, Graham crackers, espresso beans, malt balls, raisins, gummy bears, toffee and so much more. They have a very large selection of ready to go baskets full of goodies for Valentine's Day, or you can have one custom made with treats you know your sweetheart will adore. They also have a case of beautiful chocolates you can have boxed (they have heart ones for the holiday!) and Gelato for a yummy snack. I bought a few extra things for myself, and I must say, the chocolate is delightful. I tried the dark chocolate covered candied oranges and they were fantastic. Highly recommend visiting this place for a tasty treat for yourself or someone else.

The wonderful smell of chocolate when you walk in is intriguing! They make all chocolate in house…read more We were greeted upon entering and the staff member was so friendly, even gave us a sample of their turtle. Which was delicious. I got Chocolate covered pretzel rods, peanut butter cups, malt balls and Dubai chocolate. All extremely delicious! They just opened in June. Located doors down from Burger 21.

New dessert spot !!! The service was as friendly as it gets, ambiance exciting , if your a fan of…read moreTurkish delights this place feels like Charlie wonka's chocolate factory. So much to try and experience , ps the coffee is blended with spices. It's very unique with strong notes of ginger and cardamom. The pistachio baklava is crispy , rich, and just perfectly made. I've had many this is one of the best Tampa has to offer.

Wow, Dubai chocolate made in house. Spices, coffee and a big variety of Turkish Delight platters…read moretoo Very friendly staff.

The best roasted barbecue pork belly you'll ever have in your entire life. I like to get the full…read moreslab and have them cut it in front of me. It was still piping hot when I ate it in the car. The top skin is very crispy and the pork belly meat is very soft and tender and it taste tasted like it was just right out out of the oven. I also ordered the sua siu pork, and it was very tender and delicious as well. This oriental grocery store is the most organized and decorated grocery store I've ever been into. They have a whole aisle, dedicated to the Chinese beauty drink, which my mother has stockpiled the ingredients for me and I make a tea of it every week. My mother was with me to help me pick out the pork belly, and she had stated that the prices are pretty decent however, there are some items where the prices are higher than other oriental grocery stores but overall the prices are very decent here. The prices for their deli station is very nicely priced I would say much cheaper than the other places and the quality is much higher than at the other places so it's definitely a win-win situation at this place. They have a very large parking lot and it's very close to downtown Tampa and it's very close a couple blocks away from armature works.

Oceanic Oriental Market is like Narnia for noodles--tiny, chaotic, and full of frozen treasures…read more Aisles are tighter than your jeans after dim sum, but worth it for the sauce wall alone. 10/10 would get lost in the dumpling freezer again.

I like the concept, but I just find that it's on the pricier side for food products. Some really…read morecool stuff and interesting seasoning blends to choose from. Definitely geared towards more novelty type of gifts than to really load your pantry. They also have food bins to get bulk amount of candies, savory snacks, or grains. It's more geared towards sampling than really getting a large amount. Nonetheless, fun to try out some interesting snack options!

A very interesting find I stumbled upon the other day!…read more Spices galore, something for everyone. You can go pretty far with their packets. They are mixed or envisioned by the owners and are multicultural! There are vibrant flavors of olive oils and vinaigrettes. Olive oils are sourced from Italy. I'm especially impressed by the garlic olive oil (so fresh!) and dark chocolate balsamic! There are also several tea options and a cute tea shop in the back where you can pick up a cup for yourself. This is also a really great place to buy gifts for the holidays. There are prepackaged gifts or you can get a few products to make yourself!

It's such a fun stop, especially with kids. We went for dessert and one of their signature goblet…read moredrinks, and the whole experience felt like a show. The presentation alone is worth it colorful, over-the-top, and perfect for photos. The service was fast and attentive, and the atmosphere is super vibrant and kid-friendly. My son absolutely loved it. It's one of those places that makes you feel like a kid again with all the sweets and playful energy. Great spot for a fun treat or special outing.

So holly, so jolly! This was the merriest and brightest lunch I've had this season. Yes, the…read moredecorations were wonderful and whimsical. Yes, the two items I tried off the holiday menu were excellent. And wow, my server Taylor was full of good cheer. She took this already happy holiday visit to the next level. She "sleighed"!!!! I love going to the casino. I always feel like I'm far away on vacation... not just the road. But in all my visits to this Hard Rock, I'd never stopped at Sugar Factory until now. I'm so glad this was my first impression. This place gives off the cheeriest holiday glow. From the moment I was greeted by staffers in Christmas costumes, I knew this was going to be great. I was seated on the "patio," since there was a very festive private holiday party in the main dining space. I liked my spot! It was peaceful-with a great view of the revealers. After studying the fun and photogenic holiday menu, I went with the Christmas sliders (cheeseburgers with crispy onions) and the Jack Daniels punch. Wow!!!! Both of these... so, so good! The sliders were cooked to perfection-and the vibrant-hued buns had a nice "crunch" to them. I actually said out loud:"man, these are good." The cute snowman mug full of the equally delightful punch (it was apple based, with all the warm spices. Fantastic!) winked back at me. Taylor suggested the punch and I'm so glad. I'm still smiling over how fun and helpful she was. I can't say enough about this visit. I can't wait to go back. This could become a regular Friday thing for me. I'm also starting the countdown clock till the next holiday season! Oh! And it's an easy walk form the free parking in the Lucky Street garage. I'm all in on Sugar Factory!

We make a special trip down here once or twice a week to grab steaks and chops!…read more Cannot recommend highly enough! Great quality. Prices are on the high end but what you expect for the quality of meat you receive! Excellent!

I was looking to buy chicken thighs for a curry, so I decided to visit Heights Meat Market for some…read morefresh, quality meat. While there is parking around the market, it can be a bit of a hassle if there are already 3-4 people shopping. Upon entering, I interacted with the server to discuss different chicken options. Unfortunately, the chicken thighs were sold out, so I opted for chicken breasts instead. Besides their meat selection, they also offer a variety of sauce rubs for enhancing your dishes. The quality of the meat was excellent, and I appreciated the reasonable prices. Being a family-owned business, Heights Meat Market is a great place to buy premium meats.

Found this gem at an event last night. The best cotton candy I have ever tasted…read more And the lady behind the machine was so sweet as well. Theme was race cars and she didn't disappoint.

This was delicious, exciting, happy fun! I haven't had cotton candy in too many years but this…read moreplace makes it possible! Gaby and Ananda explained they have many dozens of all natural flavors to choose from. 'Choose we did! Six plus one more for good luck! The decor is over the top whimsical fun and happiness! Instagram worthy! It makes you smile! I loved it! As for flavors, we chose bacon, pickle, watermelon, whiskey, pina colada, passion fruit and yes.. coffee flavors! My wonderful wife's favorites were whiskey, pickle and pina colada. My favorites were passion fruit and of course, coffee! Life is good with fresh, natural, sweet and tasty cotton candy!

We walked in on a Monday evening just before closing…read more Immaculately clean, and the smell of chocolate in the air will get you high. You'll see chocolates that look like jewels and artwork. You won't believe it's real chocolate and not some pretty, shiny, delectable nothing. And please, have the ice cream, or sorbet or gelato. You'll die again and again and again with each spoonful of creaminess. The 3 of us had NEVER had ice cream this amazingly delicious. Anywhere. All edibles here are hand made by no one but William Dean himself. I have no idea who he is but the 3 of us sure know William Dean knows what he's doing and he does in at the expertise level.

We got an assortment of chocolates including crème brûlée, banana foster, earl grey, and salted…read morecaramel. banana foster 3/10 didn't really taste like banana at all. creme brulee 7/10 pretty good! Tastes similar to actual creme brulee! Earl grey 6/10 very strong flavor!! Coffee caramel 8/10 my fav!! The coffee is strong and pairs well with caramel. Salted caramel 7/10 yummy and gooey on inside