"Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away I'm gonna…read morelearn to dance if it takes me all night and day" (Chuck Berry) We had the pleasure of being introduced to Carol Widman's product line while visiting Fargo, and we were very impressed with the outstanding chocolates and candy they produce. No wonder they are in their fourth generation of candy makers. We had a small bag of "Chippers", which simply out is rippled potato chips drenched in a thick blanket of milk chocolate. What a sinfully great combination! We also had a one-pound Assorted Chocolate Gift Box that came packaged in a gold gift box. It was an eclectic mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate creams, jellies, solid chocolates, and nut clusters with a few Jordan Almonds tossed in for good measure. The chocolate was high quality, and we really enjoyed them.

Stopped by for a quick pickup to bring home before the holidays, noticed that the product I wanted…read morewas only kept behind the counter so I got in line to be helped. Store was quite busy with I would say about 10-12 people, I get to the counter and ask for a box of "Chippers" which I was then told the price of and realized maybe I should get a second box being the price was lower than what I was expecting/allowing to spend. The woman behind the counter then told me if I was wanting a second box I would have to go to the end and get back in line. I initially thought she may have been joking, but was being quite serious, and I again reassured, "get back in line for a second box of chippers that you just pulled out from a box behind the counter?" to which she replied "Yes." I replied with "No I don't want to do all of that I'll just take the one then." Which was no issue at all, slight confusion on my part but I respected the rules that were in place. What I then had an issue with was in reply to my comment about just taking the one box, the employee then said something under her breath and chuckled along with another coworker all while swiping my card for payment. At this point I was embarrassed and didn't want to continue at all with how I felt at the moment. Kind of a "Oh I came in here to get my family in on what I hear is amazing chocolate, just to get laughed at amongst employees behind the counter" moment. Honestly nothing crazy, but leaving the store after that small occurrence made me not want the product altogether, linking it to a bad experience with the employees. Great products and all but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth and a feeling of regret for stopping in altogether.

My husband and I stopped by for gelato on a Sunday afternoon. We didn't bother to check the hours…read moreof operation because the 'open' sign was on. So inside we went and picked out our gelato. The owner was friendly and polite. He even took a picture of us when we asked. The gelato was TASTY. When we left we noticed that he turned off the open sign, then we realized we had went in at closing time. I was Very impressed we weren't rushed out, or told that it was closing. Classy! 5 stars!

They had all kinds of awesome stuff, and the older gentleman running the place is so sweet!read more

Stunning! I first checked out Nichole's merchant which is the side shop selling cards, baking…read moreproducts, kitchen utensils, tote bags including a small meat and cheese deli. The space was clean and the staff were attentive. I then made my way over to the bakery and restaurant side. The signs make it very clear to understand the breakouts. If you are ordering pastries and coffee you will be on one side, whereas, if you are looking to order off the menu with full service, you will be on the bar side. Nichole's is a well oiled machine. The setup is easy to navigate and the concept is unique. Blending pastries, coffee, cakes, cooking products, wine, breakfast, lunch and dinner into one space is magnificent. I loved my intimate dine in session ordering the avocado toast on sourdough bread with an over hard egg and an orange hot tea. It was the perfect blend and was the best avocado toast I ever had. My belly was far too full after brunch so I went to the bakery side after and bought a chocolate raspberry muffin (also the best muffin I've ever had), chocolate chip cookies (darn near ate them all in one setting) and poppyseed thumbprint cookies with a raspberry filling (jaw dropping). There are so many more products to taste and see so I highly recommend a visit. I totally look forward to my return in August so I can dabble more with pastries and get into the espresso world too. Thank you, Nichole's!! Glorious all around. Bravo!

We went here because it was featured on DDD which means Guy Fieri ate here and it was featured on…read moreFood Network. I'm so glad we stopped here. I was terrified of the asparagus and mushroom galette because I don't like mushrooms but whatever sauce is in this thing is utterly amazing! I'd eat it off a flip flop. Also got the big pecan sticky bun as he had on the show. Omg yumminess. My only regret is that I didn't get more for the road back to my home state. Staff were super friendly and all smiling, they appear to love their jobs which is nice to see. The smell in here.....

I love these cakes and cupcakes. So flavorful and simply moist and delicious! Great variety of…read moreflavors to choose from!

What a great addition the West Fargo area! We have a location just down the street in Wayzata so I…read moreknew what to expect. I'm not huge into sweets or cake, but these are delicious, moist, and truly addicting. If you have never been I recommend The Bundtinis. Bite sized version they sell by the dozen in 4 flavors. I took a few dozen to one of clients and they absolutely loved them. This is a really cute shop with super friendly folks. They have only been open a week so check them out and ask for a sample. You will love it!

I asked them to do a pretty crazy thing, after asking a couple of other places to do a pretty crazy…read morething. I don't, as you can see from my profile, live anywhere near or around or in Fargo or the state of North Dakota nor South Dakota nor Minnesota. Not even as "close" as Iowa or Montana. But, I had an event and I needed something special made and didn't think it wise to try to transport it with me over 1,000 miles (this was probably beyond unwise, it was probably also not possible). And, naturally, because I know nothing about this sort of thing, I waited until it was closing right on in on too late...enough of the circumstances. Bottom line, this place saved my bacon. They did a stellar, stellar job and were super easy to work with. In addition to looking gorgeous, the item itself was also quite delicious and they shall have - and are most deserving of - my near-eternal gratitude. One of the easiest 5s I've ever given.

Super cute and small little shop. We just stopped in to get one cupcake for Mother's Day and they…read morewere quick. The cupcake was SO good. Bout $6 for one and it was put in a small box for us to take home. Love it.

These donuts are the best ever!!! Family owned business, small town vibes. Made fresh! We talk…read moreabout them all year and look forward to coming back to Fargo for these donuts!!!

I was in Fargo and decided to stop in for my son who loves donuts…read more Shelves were almost empty when we came at 11am but they were just about to get more so we walked around and came back. We ordered a couple donuts and an espresso. My son enjoyed the cinnamon sugar and maple. We liked how much icing they put on the donuts. Didn't love the espresso - I'll probably try the regular coffee next time. I was about to order the cream filled donut but someone grabbed it next to me and that was the last one. I'll have to try it next time too! Free street parking. Super friendly staff!

Scoop N Dough is such a fun addition to downtown Fargo! Cookie dough and ice cream, you just can't…read morego wrong with that pairing! This is somewhere I love to take people who haven't been to Fargo much. It's something that most all people can enjoy, plus the shop is super cute. It's in a newly modernized alley of downtown called Robert's Alley, which can be confusing to find until you are a little more familiar with the area. I think there is maybe a parking garage nearby but your best option is to just park along the street or somewhere downtown and walk. You can only get to Scoop N Dough by walking, biking, or other non-motorized vehicular routes. Though the experience of cookie dough & ice cream is great, I do think it's pretty extravagant. The cookie dough is incredibly sweet and rich, and I can never finish my cup because it almost makes my stomach hurt, it's just too much for me. So that's just a warning- it still tastes fantastic and is fun to try at least once. And I did see they are getting another location along 32nd Ave, almost in West Fargo, which is cool!

Great selection of both the cookie doughs and the hard serve ice cream. You will have a difficult…read moretime choosing, but this makes it enticing to make several visits in the near future. The flavored popcorn is a nice addition as well. If you are not familiar with the area, the entrance is located in the alley, not far off of 2nd Ave N. This is an excellent addition to downtown Fargo. For these warmer months, their outside "wall" is an overhead door that opens up into the alley, with some additional seating.

I don't usually write reviews, but this place absolutely deserves it…read more If you're in Fargo, do yourself a favor and visit LUNA. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and genuinely welcoming -- the kind of place where you instantly know you're about to have a great experience. We ordered the seared halibut and the wild acres duck breast, and honestly... I'm still thinking about them. The halibut was perfectly cooked -- tender, delicate, and packed with flavor. The duck was incredible -- rich, balanced, and executed with precision. Every bite felt intentional. And the service? Just as impressive. Attentive, friendly, and natural -- not forced, not rushed -- just real hospitality that made the whole experience even better. It's been a long time since I've had food this memorable. This wasn't just dinner, it was an experience. I'll definitely be coming back -- and next time, I'm bringing people with me. Highly recommend.

A hidden GEM! A place with multiple James Beard nominations tucked away in an unassuming strip…read moremall. Coffee, wine, cheese, and farm-to-table dishes to DIE for. Plus the staff is so friendly!

I am visiting my Mom in town, my Mom loves this place. We start walking towards the shop and…read morethere's a gal with an insomnia cookies polo smoking a cigarette by the entrance. We r not smokers and don't like being around smoke. She was polite with a delightful demeanor and said she would be right with us. She said 2 of the options we wanted were not available. 'They just got a new shipment & she didn't have time to unload them yet' (yet she had time to smoke a cigarette) She said it would take 6 minutes for the brownies to be done... she was smart enough to give my Moms brownie and ice cream first while we wait for the brownies. I sat there and waited about 10 minutes while she was in the back the whole time.. no update..then a crowd came in and she helped about 6 more people which took another 10 minutes.. Then a lady asked for one of the cookies I asked for which she said was unavailable... but the worker told the lady it would be a 20 minute wait, so after she was finished helping that lady and was on her way to the back, I asked if she could add one for me too. She said 'exchange it with a brownie?' I said 'no, just add it'. She asked me again and I said it again.. seemed like she was trying to get out of doing more work. I waited another 15 minutes & by this time my Mom was finished with her brownie for 10 minutes.. the worker was in the back and two more workers just got there so they were telling each other about the day... she finally came out with my brownies 30 minutes after we had ordered to tell give them to us. I had to remind her I hadn't paid for the cookie yet.. she politely rang me up and gave me the receipts as requested. I really didn't like the lack of communication. Maybe they were short staffed.. I won't be going back there even if my Mom wants to. Bad taste in my moth before I even got a chance to try their product. I'm saving it for when I go home.

The best cookies ever! They were out of brownies and I was looking forward to that…read more Their ice cream is really good and creamy.

Decided to stop by for a quick celebratory dinner and drinks. We arrived about two hours before…read moreclosing without a reservation, which thankfully wasn't a problem on a weeknight. We were promptly greeted and seated. It was our first time here, and we weren't quite sure what to expect. That said, having spent time in the FM area before, I'd heard good things about the place. Our table opted for the 10-inch pizzas, salads, and of course, beer. The French Farmer was phenomenal, as was the Margherita. The salad was also quite good. We closed things out with the Chocolate Turtle Mousse. Between the ambiance, food, and service, it was a fantastic experience and definitely took the celebration to the next level.

My friends and I had a really delicious meal at Rustica this weekend. We went on a Friday night…read morewithout a reservation to the bar/lounge room. Being from out of town, we were a little confused upon walking in and no one greeted us. We stood awkwardly by waiting for a table to open and just claimed one once it became available. Would be helpful if someone had welcomed us or if they had a "seat yourself" sign. Anyway, we probably only waited 10-20 minutes for our table. The food was delicious! Our trio got the chorizo tagliatelle, the walleye, and the potato pizza. We were all really happy with the flavors and quality of the meal.