Debrand's Auburn Road - when hosting guests in Fort Wayne....do what Summit City goers do...go to…read moreDebrand's! We recently hosted family from out of town. They HAD to experience Firt Wayne's best!! On Friday nights...Debrand's offers a chocolate cheese cake. It's not a traditional cheese cake. It's not dense nor cheesy. The cake offering was light and airy. It has a nice chocolate flavor without being heavy and over the top sweet. It really kinda melted in your mouth. A MUST try if you are there on a Friday night! Absolutely delicious!! The ice sundaes are still a crowd favorite. The ice cream is home made and smooth. The peanut butter option is very rich and sugary. The peanut taste is bold and creamy in texture. No nut chunks. The raspberry option is just like this. Bold berry taste with a rich concentration of sugar. I added the caramel sauce which blends the chocolate and peanut butter flavors nicely. The pecan bits give the sundae a nice crunch texture. The chocolate shell on the ice cream tends to be hard and difficult to cut. I recommend that two people split a sundae as it is decent amount of dessert and it is really rich. The Debrand team is always very friendly and service oriented. On this occasion they brought our party some sample chocolate pieces while we waited for the order. This gave our out of town guests to sample the candy they Debrand us also renowned for. I taste tested a dark chocolate-strawberry filled candy piece. The dark chocolate is very bold in flavor. The strawberry filling had a distinctly strawberry flavor. Very tasty creation!

Great choice for party gifts. They have different gift box size options. You can choose pre-boxed…read moresets with classic chocolates or can customize boxes with your personal favorites. I recently purchased two boxed classic sets for prize winners for a baby shower game - not knowing who would receive them but knowing anyone would be pleased. While in the store, my husband starting 'eyeing' the truffles, so we put together a custom box of truffles for an early Father's Day gift for him. Everyone there was friendly and we were in and out quickly. The boxed chocolates were a hit, as expected.

Debrand Fine Chocolates completely ruined me for all other chocolate...in the best way possible!!…read more A dear friend of mine from Fort Wayne introduced me to Debrand years ago and even surprised me with a box for my birthday. From that moment on, I was hooked. Every single piece is beautifully crafted, rich, and truly decadent. Now it's become a tradition... I order online every year, and without fail, the chocolates leave a lasting impression. I've shared them with friends and they all say the same thing: these are next-level amazing. I honestly have yet to taste chocolates as lovely and refined as Debrand's. If you're looking for something special, memorable, and indulgent... this is it. I wish I could tour their beautiful establishment one day, but until then, I'll keep loving and ordering from them all the way from Houston, TX!

If you need to add happiness to your life, visit here. The service is top notch and the experience…read moreis amazing. I would say the chocolate is one of the best... The only way to get any better is if it were organic

If you like samples, Kilwins is the place to visit. I was offered samples of ice cream and fudge,…read morebut I passed on the fudge because it's one of the sweets I do not like. (Grainy, greasy chocolate-like substance? Hard pass.) Chocolate I do like: Peanut butter cups! But they need to be made with real chocolate (sorry, Reese's) and they need to be big, so that there's an almost equal proportion of peanut butter to chocolate. Milk chocolate peanut butter cups are great, but dark chocolate ones are even better. I got a huge dark chocolate peanut butter cup to take back with me to my hotel, which happened to be around the corner. It was so silky and smooth and just what I wanted. Kilwins is the place to find all kinds of chocolate treats, plus things like popcorn and peanut brittle, gourmet marshmallows, food gifts and lots more sweets. They also have a full ice cream parlor in the shop, where you can get ice cream by the scoop or made into a sundae or milkshake. This place has outdoor seating, so you can sit on the patio and enjoy your ice cream or chocolate while watching the people of Fort Wayne go by.

After a recent lunch stop, we decided to grab some dessert in the downtown area. This is one of the…read moreplaces I've never been to because I sort of saw it as a fudge store, however it's much more. The employees were super friendly as soon as we walked in and offered samples of the different ice cream. I settled on the three rivers ice cream, which was clearly one of the best ice cream flavors I've ever had. There was a perfect blend of cream and sugar in the ice cream. The waffle cones are also embossed with the company name and are made fresh. The waffle cone itself was also probably the best in the Fort Wayne area. It had the perfect taste And texture to the cone. The only reason why I could not give it five stars is it is quite pricey, but what isn't in this economy. If you're ever in this area and want dessert, this would be a place to try.

My grandkids love to pick out their own cookies! They love to get a box to take home!…read more The staff is great!

We finally made it in to try their cookies. I let the ladies working know we were first timers and…read morethey were very friendly and informed of top sellers and their recommendations. My family purchased a dozen and was impressed. Tasty cookies and the frosting was not too sweet, which is a common issue elsewhere. I agree the sugar cookie with frosting is top notch, I also enjoyed the banana nut bread cookie. Kids favorites were oatmeal raisin and snickerdoodle. We will return again!

Omg! If you are looking for Mexican pastries in Ft. Wayne, George's is your spot! There are so many…read morepastries you hardly k ow where to start! While we were there we had the flan and some cherry stuffed churros! The churros were amazing and my husband wanted to order 100 more!! So fresh and delicious! The bakery was very clean but no public restrooms which was a bit frustrating when you have three kiddos in a bakery and you need to wash their hands. Overall yummy and we will be back!

There are a couple of these around town. I visit if I'm in the area. Although I do believe it's…read moreclosed now the breeds are Meh sometimes they aren't fresh and it was always a struggle to know the prices on so many pieces. Staff was mediocre and a hit and miss of friendly and spoke a little bit of English. I wish I would have kept up on my Spanish. It's sad to see it closed cause it's a local business but it's a good thing you. Can still buy the pastries.

The cute asian girls made my friend and I's ice cream! They were so kind and personable. They were…read morevery accommodating to us wanting it to be aesthetic :) thank you!!

We headed here for dinner and dessert all in one. luckily there was not a big crowd. The fried…read morechicken was super crispy and the sauces were unique. The heat is very minimal. The cheese fries were disappointing with the darken color and it was lightly dusted with cheese powder. I was expecting it to be like the cheesy corn. The Thai rolled ice cream hit the spot with bright colors and the perfect sweetness. Pro tip if it's too much ice cream you can have them split it. Summary: go for the chicken and finish your meal with ice cream but skip the fries!

Food is delicious and the environment is cute and industrial at the same time. It was a tad cold…read moreinside but I had a sweater on so it's ok.

Second time at Bistro Nota and it did not disappoint. Fried morels with demi, the Bistro Nota salad…read more(buttermilk dressing is awesome), and short ribs on polenta all expertly prepared and homey. The short ribs were tender and the polenta creamy; roasted carrots were surprisingly tender and flavorful. The wine is reasonably priced, the space cozy but industrial, and service outstanding. Highly recommended!

Best ever! Yummy! Cupcakes are sooooooo good! Beautiful cakes. Wish I could go there every day.read more

As a self proclaimed cake connoisseur, this place takes top tier for all the cakes I have had the…read morepast year. Was too late to get a custom cake so they suggested to stop into the bakery to check out the cakes for sale. Purchased a white round with white buttercream. Cake was fresh, buttercream was superb. I am an out of towner but you better believe I will be back. Staff was super friendly and very helpful to get cake writing done and done quick. Price was super reasonable you guys could charge double and I would still come back. Thanks to Courtney's Bakery!

For the Past 25 years I have purchased Caramel Santas covered in Chocolate. About 3 or 4 years…read moreago the placed closed. Luckily for me, the Chocolate Thimble purchased the molds and continue the tradition for my Kids. Yea they are full grown and have kids of their own, but they still expect tthe Chocolate Covered Caramel Santa each year.

I have never been to a sugar-filled establishment that caters to the customers as much as The…read moreChocolate Thimble. Their gourmet popcorn is extraordinarily delicious and they will make it for you on request. I was craving their popcorn so I called and asked if I could get 3 different kinds. They actually made the popcorn just for my order and called me about 2 hours later when it was ready to be picked up. Great popcorn, amazing customer service, I didn't try any chocolates but I'm sure they are great.

Need to drop a 5 star for these guys. Spent one night in Fort Wayne, it was an absolute blizzard on…read morea Sunday morning. Penny Drip was open at 8:30am (blasting incredible music btw), ready to go. I got a vanilla latte (for me) and a pistachio matcha (my partner). Latte was great and the matcha was one of the best matchas I've ever tasted. Syrup was mixed perfectly - subtle matcha taste - everything you love to see. Loved their vibe - will definitely visit again when we're back in FW. Will need to try their vegan breakfast sandwich!

Penny Drip is definitely a convenient one-stop shop no matter what time of day you go. They offer…read moreeverything from craft coffee drinks to craft beer and handcrafted cocktails, which makes it a versatile spot whether you're meeting friends, working, or just passing through. The environment has a slightly industrial feel with just a hint of coziness, which gives it a modern but still comfortable vibe. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. It was alright -- nothing special, but given the size and volume of the place, I don't necessarily expect everything to be made completely fresh to order. It did the job. The service was also just alright. My interaction with the barista/bartender was brief and unfortunately a bit stale. She wasn't rude, just not particularly warm or memorable. Overall, it's a convenient place with a lot of options, but the experience itself was pretty average.