Update 2/2026:, Le…read moreChocolat du Bouchard is still, after all these years, one of my favorite places to indulge in something wonderful. What began in my mind as a temple of decadent desserts has evolved beautifully. The Bistro now serves inspired French fare, Croque Monsieur and Madame, baked French onion soup, sweet and savory crêpes, and other thoughtfully prepared dishes. It's no longer just about chocolate, though let's be honest... the chocolate still reigns supreme. This time I visited with a friend and her absolutely adorable 2.5-year-old -- a tiny human with a very serious devotion to chocolate. Watching her delight in each bite might have been sweeter than the desserts themselves. Elegant, cozy, timeless. A place that manages to feel both special and familiar at once. And yes, still a little dangerous for anyone who claims they'll "just have one bite."

My daughter lives in Las Vegas. I live in Sacramento. On a recent trip to Naperville, my daughter…read moreand her family came here for lunch. She called me as she was leaving the restaurant that afternoon to share with me what a wonderful experience they had and that she wanted very much to bring me here. The European konditerei ambiance she declared was exceptional. She described how the owner brought samples of her chocolates to their table and when my daughter exclaimed how much her Mom (me) would love this, the owner sent some truffles with my daughter to share with me! My daughter described how delicious the French onion soup was. So we made a plan to fly in to Chicago today and meet up at the airport and with so much excitement we were headed to Le Chocolat du Bouchard. We were late for our reservation but called and were told they would hold the table which they did. We sat down, the owner was sitting at the table in front of us. My daughter saw her and told me that was the owner who then saw us looking at her and asked "do I know you?" My daughter was so excited and said "yes, I'm from Las Vegas, my family and I were here a few months ago and you were so attentive to our table. I couldn't wait to bring my Mom and here she is." The owner made it clear she had no memory of my daughter or that experience at all. She showed no interest in meeting me. She then picked her phone up and definitely let us know that conversation was finished. She never looked at us again or thanked my daughter for coming back in. I ordered a beet salad which was lettuce, beets, and mandarin segments completely dry. No dressing at all. After we asked for salad dressing, we began noticing 4 or 5 of the employees pointing at our table and snickering which continued throughout our dinner and even as we got up to leave. The server brought our bill never asking if we would like dessert (it is a patisserie after all). When we questioned him, he really offered no explanation. Just that we could order it now if we wanted. To be treated in such an unwelcome manner in a business establishment was entirely disturbing. My daughter was mind blown! She literally raved about this place for 2 months and when we left, her disappointment was painful. We are just thoroughly confused as to why. If they were frustrated that we were late, why not be honest and let us know they were unable to hold the table.? Instead, we spent $240.00 for an extremely uncomfortable evening! My first ever yelp review, btw!!! As a Mom, to watch my grown daughter's enthusiasm turn to shock and disbelief was unbelievably disheartening! I cannot imagine any excuse for the owner and her personnel that could even begin to explain tonight's experience!

We have been here several times, but usually purchase a few chocolates to go. This time we had the…read morepleasure of eating in. First, the entire store is a walk through chocolate history and creations, with a Chocolate Tree in the center. The shop was featured on Food Network! We ordered a chocolate martini, brownie and iced pistachio latte. The chocolate martini was amazing. The martini was rich and creamy. We shared the brownie and it was so rich, we could not finish it. We ordered the iced pistachio latte as the refreshing conclusion to the chocolate feast. A delectable treat in Geneva.

6/1/2024 update. ACK has been one of my favorite places to…read moremeet friends for chat & treats since I moved back from California in 2011 This time I tried Tea Time with my lovely best friend - we are High-Tea lovers, and I am a bit of a snob about it. It was a pleasurable experience, perfect on a rainy Saturday spring day. The service was fantastic!! Starting with reservations, which was a "comedy of errors" to the moment we left. Esther's friendliness and attention to our comfort and taste elevated our experience. We started with the light, flakier tasty warm classic scones. Then we moved to the delicious, satisfying, variety of finger sandwiches - the traditional cucumber was perfectly refreshing to clean the palate before the sweet phase of our meal. In the mix there was a spinach-cheese tart which it would have been tastier served warm. I selected a violet dark tea which was lighter than I expected, perhaps it would have been stronger if would have let if brew a little longer. The assortments of pastries/sweets were delectable and mouth-watering - macaron, sponge cake, coconut chocolate drizzled macaroons, custard, and a truffle. All inviting, succulent, and scrumptious. I will be back!

Stopped here to buy a gift for a company we rep at work and wow was it spectacular. The reps are…read morefrom Europe and they even raved at how good these were. I will definitely be going back. They are fairly expensive so its not an everyday treat but a special occasion its definitely worth it.

Excellent chocolatiers! One of our favorite places for gifts for family and friends - as well as…read moresomething for our own sweet tooth (teeth?)

I've been on a matcha kick lately and Society 57 hit the spot. Comfy couches and chairs for…read moreconversation and plenty of tables for working. There was a group using one of the rooms for what looked like a book club. Love this and would 100% come back for both the matcha and for the vibes.

*Iced matcha latte with oatmilk unsweetened - had a nice hue, oddly couldn't really taste the…read morematcha, the oatmilk is on the sweeter than I'd prefer *Iced latte with oatmilk - the beans have pleasant fruity notes, but again the oatmilk is too sweet so it threw it off a bit for me. I walked in and said hi to the crew, no one said anything (wondered if I was not loud enough? ) Took no joke 15 min to finally get my drinks I was on the run and just passing through Aurora so i was somewhat inpatient. I like the industrial vibe with a plenty of natural light and seating options. It's a place conducive for computer work or a social meet up. Drinks are average.

So busy during Christmas time! Grab a number when you enter and wait to be helped. Endless option…read moreof chocolate-y goodness, truffles, bars, ice cream... Did I spend $25 on the famous Dubai Chocolate Bar? You bet I did. Is it worth it? Um...it's so beautiful I haven't tried it yet lol

For me, the ice cream here is good but maybe not great -- but the incredible variety of different…read moresweets that they offer here from marshmallow pops to oreos to covered berries to toffee to almond bark, and a whole lot more is amazing. It's no wonder that you experience long lines here while waiting for your treats, but in the process have the experience of being delighted by an array of aromas and colors. As a sweets store, this is about as good as it gets - with an amazing variety of different items at reasonable prices. The lively atmosphere helps to reinforce your decision to go here with everyone talking and checking out their favorites. The service isn't exactly the fastest, but not unreasonable for how busy they are. Overall worth a visit if you live anywhere near Geneva, to help satisfy your sweet tooth and find gifts for others to enjoy.

A treasured participant in Friday's Schaumburg Farmers' Market, they do a drop off Friday mornings…read morethe rest of the year. Amazing bakery items of the highest quality not found elsewhere in the area. If you haven't already tried their items, do so. You won't be disappointed.

Tried some baked goods at the Naperville Farmer's Market and was very satisfied! I went with the…read morecinnamon walnut croissant which was very good and reminded me of a cinnamon roll without the icing. It had tons of walnuts and a lottttt of cinnamon. It was a little more dense than I would have liked but I'm still glad that I tried it. I also got a loaf of the Sophia bread which had a nice texture and a very unique flavor due to the fennel and anise. Can't wait to try more at future markets!

A friend & I went to this location & we were pleasantly surprised with the service, the quality of…read morethe caramel apples& everything else they had to offer!!! Just delicious. But if you're planning on getting something from this place, make sure you're gettin ready to spend AT LEAST $25. The caramel apples are VERY DELICIOUS, but they're also about the same price of a full meal from a fast food joint. I walked outta this place with 3 things & spent almost 30 bucks. Although everything was delicious, it was definitely pretty damn pricey!!

5 stars for the employee. What a terrific guy…read more I had never been to one of these before but the name caught my attention. So in I went of course. They are actually a large chain from the Rockys through the Mid-West. It's a small store, they make some of the product there. He was making apples when I walked in. They offer a variety of dipped apples. They looked great. He said they are the best seller. However I got a toffee bar to try. Comes in dark or milk chocolate. I'd buy it again. The employee was engaging and knew the product well. He knew the best sellers in each category, they have dipped apples, dipped strawberries, various truffles, various other "bars" and probably more that I missed. But the employee was the show stopper. Knew the store. Loved working there. Knew the product. Was making the product. Was talking to customers. Must have a terrific Manager since the employee was so good. Well done. If I were just rating the chocolate, it would be 4 stars, there is better chocolate in the world. But most does not come with the employee, which is why its 5 stars. This is not the cheapest product, but its all handmade, and that costs money. **Added here which is the store I went to and deleted from the store I was not actually at.

The food is soo good! Their chocolate tastes so rich and flavorful! I also love the workers there,…read morethey are very nice and friendl. I love the music that plays in the background, it always set great vibe.

I think everyone who's ever been to any Melt N Dip location will tell you that they would happily…read moreengage in food tourism to visit every Melt N Dip location there is out there. Each and every location features plentiful parking, a social media worthy interior, comfortable elegant seating, and quality desserts that consistently delight everyone who has the opportunity to try them. On my visit here, I tried a different set of items from my Schaumburg visit to test the consistency of quality across different flavor profiles and dessert types, and it delivered perfectly. The mango gelato here is incredible -- with probably the strongest mango flavor I've ever had in a gelato. The Lotus was an elevated version of one of my favorite biscuits. The gelato is incredible, creamy and flavorful -- and something I'd happily serve with most any dessert. The waffle was flavorful as usual which paired perfectly with the chocolate mix. I also wanted to try My Passion to get a mix of different fruits -- as I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the fruit was at the other location. This was equally as great, with fruit presented at the perfect ripeness. Extra kudos to the kiwi which wasn't sour at all, and in fact was one of the first items to be finished completely. The pineapple was also super juicy, sweet, and flavorful. I wish we'd gotten more eclairs, as the filling was super delicious. Maybe the weakest item in this dish was the brownie, which was only good -- while everything else we'd tried was great to amazing. Overall, worth a special trip for any dessert lover. This business consistently delivers top notch dishes at very reasonable prices.

Something about the smell of good quality chocolate that awakens the senses. To taste the creamy,…read moredeliciousness of Lindt is a rewarding treat. Bags and bars can be found in most grocery and drug stores. But, I make it my business to visit one of their signature stores at least six times a year, both in and out of town. So amazing to see what the other stores carry. The FREE samples are also nice. Cant wait to visit the Lindt Museum in Switzerland.

It's a perfect place to get the variety that you want of chocolates. Take your time to review all…read moreof the different flavors since there are so many to chose from. I would actually suggest to go online to see what all of the flavor you can try. My favorite one are the chocolate balls in the individual wrappers. The name of these worn come to my head at the moment. It has a nice soft chocolate ball covering on the outside and a delicious and smooth liquid flavor that comes out when take a plunge into the chocolate. Take a lol at the common variety pack to get a better deal. I am a fan of the dark chocolate and not so much with the white or milk chocolate and so everyone has their own taste. I would say try a few of each flavor before buying a boat load of one type. I really haven't gone here in a bit and it worth your visit if you are a chocolate lover. As a warning, the price of those are high and some don't be too stocker shocked when you visit. Click the thumbs up if you got a little insight to the store. Swipe left to see my other reviews. Smash the thumbs up on the reviews and pictures that you like on my Yelp profile.

Great desserts and chocolate. Bring your wallet! Carrot cake is heaven. Always kind serviceread more

Let me start with a comment, this location is adorable. The same delicious pastries as in their…read moredowntown Naperville location, but the ambiance is much different. With a small space, they've done a creative and beautiful job. This being their grand opening (second day open), people are already visiting and tasting mouth watering pastries. Cathy Bouchard, the owner, and Jody Michalski, the General Manager, greeted me with a smile and enthusiasm. The women behind the counter were helpful as they learned more about each pastry. What a delight! I was privy to a short education on the new drink that exploded with a tropical fruit taste and a hint of chocolate. You've got to try that and when they begin selling it, buy it, you won't be disappointed. They have a delectable mini key lime pie that is seasonal and to die for. Go and check it out, you'll love it. Buy some sweet pastries and let them know Keith sent you. Don't be shy, you never know what you'll get.