Well, a chocolate lover and a box of chocolates are basically magnets.. so when I spotted Chocolate…read moreSmiles, resisting was never really an option. They have a huge variety of chocolates, from dark to sweet, fruity ones to even alcohol-infused chocolates YUM!! I got a few alcohol truffles and some dark chocolates and couldn't even wait a day to finish them. The owner is super sweet and took her time explaining all the different chocolates they have. She even gave me a free dark chocolate truffle to try. Also great for gifting. Chocolate lovers, definitely check this place out!

Loved the place - I am surprised it has been here for so many year and we only found it now. The…read moretruffles are awesome and some non traditional varieties such as orange and blueberry really tasted good. The people are good too. The store is such a happy place for kids and there are nice eclectic collection of mugs and t-shirts if you have been many times. I enjoyed the conversation with the owner. We wanted gift box candy - while they don't have too fancy boxes, but they wrap them in a unique way. We will be here again and there are a nice bakery nearby too. So the stop can be made a lot more worthwhile when planned. I would love for them to hold a Yelp event and promote the store more. This is a totally hidden gem in Cary.

This place is so busy you'll be lucky to find a seat outside. It's a split business with coffee…read moreshop on the other side. Videri is on the right serving $$$ non-coffee drinks - soft-serve, confections/ chocolates and other trinkets. You can get a sample (smaller than Kisses, maybe 1/3 of it) if you answer the questionnaire about stuff you'll find inside the museum, which is at the back portion of the building. Imagine doing a u-shape walk in a small room with frames on the wall. There wasn't a production when we came, would have been sweet! Kind of didn't feel as welcoming because they all looked plain and somehow serious (maybe tired at noon-ish). Would I recommend for first-timers? Yes, if you are already in the area. I'll definitely be back in Raleigh but 50/50 if I want to bring guests there again. Also, we walked to the factory from the Capitol but there's parking around the area since there are other food spots too.

The tour was self guided and we were told you could "sample all the bars." Well we completed the…read moretour and asked the girl behind the counter if they had samples and she was actually quite rude and spoke to us as if we were stupid for having more questions. We got one sample and she didn't answer our questions. Can honestly say I wouldn't go back. Rather go buy nice chocolates from someone who acts like they want my business.

All that I can say is OMG! I got an apple pie apple. It was so delicious. The apple was crisp…read moreand juicy and the toppings were nice and sweet. The cashier was so patient with me because I never ever never know what I want. The shop was nice and clean and the service was fast. I will definitely return to try other items.

The business was nice and clean. The employees are very friendly. They offer a different variety…read morethan the location in Brier Creek. I purchased the Black Forest candy apple. It was delicious. They also had a Red Velvet apple. It was tasty. The apples were fresh. I recommend going here. Prices aren't bad at all. $5.50-10.95 for the apples. Plenty of parking.

Amongst my favorite places and local businesses. Just an absolute gem of an establishment. The…read morechocolates are not only delightfully tasty, they look absolutely stunning, making for great gifts or even treats for yourself. I just love that they are truly bean to bar (you can literally watch them sit and sort the beans, grind them, make the chocolate and all other steps of the process). The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient -- and while prices are a tad higher than your basic chocolates, they are reasonable for the high quality of premium treats you are going to get Just an additional thing I did not mention in my previous review: Their packaging is also great. Not only do they print off the individual names of chocolates you got if you make a box, there is a QR code which when you scan, takes you to the visual and descriptive online guide of all their flavors. Highly, highly recommend, and cannot see any reason why I would not make efforts to continue returning!

Edible artistry! Some of the most beautiful signature premium chocolates I have ever seen and…read moretasted. Some of the treats looked like they could be exquisite pieces of jewelry or tiny pieces of art. Pure indulgence and a chocoholics delight!

Stopped by this ice cream place to check out their flavors. They got tons!!! I couldn't decide…read moreafter tasting few flavors. I asked for a recommendation and the lady gave me roasted coconut ice cream and pecan ice cream. Both flavors were creamy. I got the regular size and it was delicious. They also had tons of dessert items!

Kilwin's makes the BEST caramel apples!!! I have at least three per week lol. The caramel apple…read morewith peanuts is my go to but the turtle apple is equally as good. I cheated with a different location and was disappointed to say the least. I am forever a customer of Kilwin's in Cary, NC. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away and a little caramel doesn't hurt. Customer care is always great! They are courteous and always ready to greet me.

The Chocolate Boutique is a European-themed gourmet chocolate shop located in Lafayette Village in…read moreNorth Raleigh. The shop is located on the side of the shopping center from Falls of the Neuse Rd. There is plenty of parking close to the shop. The shop sells Swiss and Belgian chocolates, other candies, and some fun merchandise too. They also have ice cream, which is nice on these hot summer days. They sell some items that they already prepacked, or you can buy them from the case. Besides just selling chocolate, they have chocolate parties where you and a group can learn about chocolate and make some of your own to take home. I am working on getting a group together to take one of these fun classes.

We were walking through Lafayette Village and stumbled on the Chocolate Boutique. Store smells…read moreheavenly. We were confused by their pricing but went ahead and picked quite a few prepackaged chocolates. Wanted to buy a gift certificate but the sales person did not know how to do it. We later found that none of the bags were labeled with the type of chocolate inside! We had about 8 different bags. The real disappointment is that many of the chocolates were stale. I'm embarrassed because i gifted a couple of the bags. Honestly not worth buying from this store. I really wanted to love our purchases.

Great espresso and chocolate coconut treats!!! Try it as you'll love it!!! Great customer…read moreservice!!!

Amazing chocolate. Beautifully crafted chocolate. Wonderful coffees. The shop is great for working…read moreor meeting.

Location: Parking:…read more Service: Ambiance: Food: I went to Kilwins in New Orleans last week and received oversized small cones. A "small" was practically a double scoop on a cake come. Medium and large were even bigger. At this location, the small scoop on top of my cone was NOT worth the price. It was very disappointing. This should be a max of $3. I won't be returning to this location.

I was craving ice cream after grabbing dinner in the area and yelp led me to Kilwins. I was not…read moreprepared for the variety of sweets the place offered - it's like walking into chocolate wonderland. They had shelves of caramel apples, chocolate truffles, chocolate covered pretzels/almonds/marshmallows, ice cream cake, and many many more. You could mix and match your own from dozens of chocolates on display, or purchase assortments pre-packaged in boxes or pouches. I was very very tempted to overspend and buy literally one of everything but thankfully I was full from dinner and just ordered two scoops of ice cream. We decided on turtle cheesecake and kilwin's track. It was ultra rich and creamy, but the best part was the candied pecans and mixed in chocolate bits. They were so addicting I kept on digging for them in the bowl :) This is a great place to both gift shop and grab little bites of guilty pleasure. Can't wait to try out everything else from Kilwins.

Pretty nice milkshake, desserts and ice cream option. We enjoyed the strawberries with chocolate…read moredessert as well as another milk shake. On the downside is the ice cream flavor is only vanilla but other adds can change the flavor. What I loved that they had actually fresh strawberries - unlike many others that use freeze dried or frozen ones. I hope they keep it up. The service was quick and ambiance is nice that of a typical ice cream store. We enjoyed the place. The prices run a bit high. If they expanded it to have cup of scoop and kids scoop and more flavors beyond the basics I would consider giving it 5 stars.

The taste was so good when I tasted the milkshake I thought to myself that the place should always…read morebe filled with people and that they need to try their milkshakes. It's just so refreshing, and especially tasty! Kiki

This café is a real treat, but it can be a dangerous temptation! As soon as you step inside and see…read moreall those amazing pastries, you might find yourself adding a few pounds. Before you know it, you're thinking about what to eat or take home, and you were just there for coffee. Yikes! First off, all the pastries are made right at Asali. From what I understand, nothing is made outside the café. My favorite breakfast is their egg and cheese croissant. It's always just the right temperature. So good, you might even use your fingers to pick up and eat all the flakes that fall off. The staff is super friendly and even answers any questions you have about how they make their drinks. Speaking of drinks, you can pretty much get anything you want. Regular coffee, pour-over, all sorts of lattes--hot or cold. This is one of the reasons why I return time after time. The staff's ability to be creative and add some wow factor to your drink. Asali might just be the best cafe in the entire Raleigh area.

Asali Desserts & Cafe is a Middle Eastern cafe that serves baked goods and drinks. The inside is…read morefairly spacious and modernly decorated. They have so many pastries to choose from, ranging from macarons to cakes. They also have a small brunch menu. The service was fine and the items came out quickly. I got the Hazelnut Cheesecake Mousse and Breakfast Croissant. The Hazelnut Cheesecake Mousse had a stick blue fondant above it, which I think was mostly used for decor. I did not like it a lot so we took it off and it made the cake taste a lot better. There were not super strong hints of the cheesecake flavor, but it tasted fine. I wish the Breakfast Croissant had a type of meat in it, but it was still good. The croissant was very buttery and large. I would probably rate this spot a 3.5/5 stars if I could. The food I got did not impress me too much, but I would love to give them another shot and try their other pastries.