We stopped here with our young boys during our cross-country road trip. Before visiting, I had…read moreexpected there might be a factory tour or some opportunity to see how the candy was made, but that's not the case. This location is strictly a retail outlet. Even so, we still had a great time. The selection of candy was excellent, and it was fun browsing all of the different varieties and trying some of the treats they had available. As expected, the candy was delicious and lived up to the quality we've come to expect from the brand. If you're hoping for a behind-the-scenes factory experience, you may be disappointed. However, if you're simply looking to stock up on great candy and enjoy a fun stop during your travels, it's definitely worth a visit.

I still remember when this place was built, wondering if they'd stay in business...Well, that's no…read morelonger a concern. Albanese is the real deal. I live 2,000 miles away and love seeing their products distributed on the west coast. The factory itself is on another level. It can be very crowded, but it's understandable. Free samples, great retro candy, and the staff are kind and patient with kids. Everyone knows about the gummies. But the hidden gem are their chocolate truffles. This place has become a staple in the region and I absolutely love to see how they've grown over the years.

Such a cute little ice cream shop, their gelato is delicious however, you have to wait a few…read moreminutes to eat it because its a little too frozen. Overall the employees were extremely friendly and welcoming despite the fact that we walked in while they were closing. They have a large variety of popcorn to choose from and options are always great! Really appreciate small businesses like this!

From the owner: Family-friendly candy, popcorn, and snack shop with something fun and sweet for all ages!…read more Located in the heart of Valparaiso, Kernels and Kones is a perfect spot for birthday parties, bridal showers, anniversaries, or any special event. Come into the store, or call us today to find out about shipping nationwide!

Bao's Pastry is my kind of bakery: You walk in, and you're automatically overwhelmed by the…read morechoices. There are just so many good things in the display case! It seriously took me about 10 to decide on a dessert. In the end, I got a slice of strawberry cheesecake. I took it to go, knowing that I would eat it in my car. (The best place to eat any food.) I chose cheesecake, because in the end, cheesecake is the illest of the desserts. You can't go wrong with a silky smooth slice o' cake o' cheese. And I wasn't wrong! The cheesecake at Bao's is creamy, yet a little pleasantly gelatinous from the strawberry topping. It was so rich that I couldn't eat it all in my car, so I took it to go to enjoy back at my hotel. Some of the other things I was considering getting at Bao's included the mini tarts, tiramisu cup, raspberry opera cake, turnovers, passionfruit cake and many others. They also have lots of macarons, but I'm not a macaron lady! Try as I might, I do not like macarons, but if you like macarons, then Bao's is the place to find macarons. Mostly, this is a to-go joint, but there are a couple of tables on the outdoor patio, and a table or two inside. When I visited, I only saw people pop in and get their goodies and pop back out.

My 11 year old daughter has a very healthy obsession with Macarons. When our usual place was out of…read morethem (Costco) we searched for a place to enjoy them for Valentine's Day. The service was cordial although the store is very small. They have a wide variety of baked goods and I might visit in the future. We ended up with a couple of raspberry beignets and a 12 count variety box of macarons @ 12 for $25. My favorite was the pistachio.

Pat's is a Valpo staple, always has been good, but now it's under new ownership and this place has…read morehit another level. Great service, very friendly and helpful, and an upbeat atmosphere. More than willing to allow samples, large scoops and good prices. There's a lot of desert options in Valpo, but now this one has jumped to the top of our list.

Try the black licorice ice cream! It's a local favorite. I had the pecan and my partner had a…read moredouble scoop bowl.

The fudge and popcorn are great. It's also for a very good cause, so we use them to do Christmas…read moregifts for the neighbors

My co-worker brought some fudge into the office after talking up Simply Amazing products she will…read morefrequently buy from Meijer. I was very pleasantly surprised with how rich and decadent the fudge was. I have driven by the shop on Evans many times on the way home, but have never stopped in there. I have heard their popcorn is quite delightful as well, but I have yet to try it personally. Will be stopping by soon for get some simply amazing treats of my own.

All the donuts were so flavorful and light. They weren't too sweet either! The French toast was my…read morefavorite, tasted just like the French toast I used to have at school!

I have been meaning to stop in here and try their donuts for awhile now. I came here because my…read moredaughter has a dairy intolerance & i can't have dairy since she's breastfed. I decided to try their vegan donuts since there isn't any dairy. The texture is definitely different than a regular donut would be. But it's still packed with flavor. The lady at the front pulled out a menu for me that they use for their vegan donuts which made it ten times easier. I will definitely be going back to try more. This time I got the strawberry shortcake and a French toast flavor on a vanilla donut. When I can go back to eating dairy I will also be trying their regular donuts. They look DELICIOUS. I love that they also have a drive thru and that the service i received was friendly and quick.

Update: Tethan's is in a new location right in the heart of Chesterton. Such a better location with…read moreeven more to choose from. The owners go out of their way to find unique candies and treats that you can't get anywhere else in Northwest Indiana. You have to try the Crack Corn and Nude O Mints.

I recommend the crack corn, it is just simply delicious. I highly recommend this candy store, they…read moreeven give free sample, which my kids absolutely love. We went here to buy our Easter candy. Our kids loved it. I highly recommend this store.

My daughter ordered a cake for her birthday and it was decorated perfectly! Also delicious highly…read morerecommended

Incredible. Cupcakes are extremely fresh. Designs are medium to really nice. But the flavor…read moreis so good