Forte Chocolates is where you go when you want exceptional chocolate. A chocolate boutique with…read morebars, truffles, and more this isn't a place on par with mass produced chocolate - this is a place where you indulge with moderation as the price is on the upper end. Not that I can complain as everything about Forte reminds me of artistry and craftsmanship. The place is pristine with thoughtful displays. It is a pretty store reminding me of the old chocolate stores of my youth. There are more chocolate combinations than I have seen elsewhere. But it is expensive. While I'm not someone who eats chocolate, my good friend is and he goes here when he wants to gift someone chocolate. They do make for pretty gifts!

Disappointed on the truffles as some rated "good", others blah... Not crazy about the textures and…read moredid not find the chocolate to be outstanding. I have been spoiled by another out of state chocolatier who has set the bar high for any other to compete against! No prices are listed in their shop which derives me crazy! Chocolates average $120 a pound!

Yum, delicious chocolates and candies. See's candies are manufactured in CA and have been in…read morebusiness since 1921! They continue to use some of Mary See's original recipes and some traditional candy making methods. Take a virtual tour on their website to watch the chocolates and candies being made. You can purchase candies by the piece or box. We received chocolates as a gift from a family member visiting Washington state. At this location you can order online for pick up/shipping or in the store. Build a box, buy a piece, or choose a pre-packaged item or gift set. We received a variety of chocolates. My favorite were the dark chocolate balls. They were smooth, creamy, and well balanced in flavor. I ate 6 for breakfast this morning haha. Overall, we enjoyed the candy from here and recommend this chocolate shop to others!

Jacob I. at the Burlington See's Candy delivered exceptional customer service!…read moreOn Tuesday night, after dining nearby, we skipped dessert to visit See's Candy--only to find the store had closed at 6 PM (it was 6:07pm). Just as we were about to leave, Jacob, who was finishing up for the night, noticed us outside. Instead of turning us away, he graciously turned the lights back on, opened the door, and welcomed us in! While we selected our chocolates, another couple also stopped in and made a purchase. Jacob's kindness and willingness to go the extra mile, even at the end of his shift, was truly outstanding. This level of customer service deserves to be recognized--thank you, Jacob!

Top notch pastry, delicious sweet and savory options, creative, well-balanced flavors and fillings…read moreand excellent vegetarian options...what's not to like? Did I mention the pleasant store environment and friendly, attentive service? Yeah, they gots! A neighborhood bakery that could seriously become a regular thing. Give them a try, and support this talented local shop!

This is a great establishment! You have a rustic downtown type of theme. The customer service is…read moregreat. Every time I ordered anything it came out absolutely delicious. The only real I didn't give this 5 stars is because they seem to be closed a lot. Somehow every time I swing by they are closed.

We got the blueberry lemon and marionberry scones. Both are delicious. We inhaled both scones the…read moreminute we left the shop. Definitely going back for more!

Food: we tried four scones, and all were delicious. The jalapeño cheddar was the best, followed by…read morethe lemon blueberry, the raspberry, and the German chocolate. Service: quick and friendly Ambiance: small, clean, buy your scones and go

Great donuts, great service. Ambiance is what it is LOL…read more The donuts are great and my dad made a special request for them while I was in Mt Vernon. The donut holes are really good too

Stopped by for the first time to pick up a few donuts for tomorrow morning. Picked up a couple…read moreglazed French crullers, a couple vanilla crullers and 2 apple fritters. Couldn't resist trying one of the vanilla crullers before posting a review. Donut was outstanding. Soft, moist and sweet. A few places for indoor seating, no outdoor seating. Though I did not take them up on it, they sell chocolate milk! Very patient individual helping customers (some people act as though they are picking a 30-year mortgage) and not just a dozen donuts. Place has been around awhile, frills and sprinkles are on the donuts, not the shop itself.

Tried the breakfast croissant and really enjoyed it. The croissant was flaky and buttery, and the…read morefilling made it a perfect breakfast. Definitely a nice place to stop when you want a good pastry.

I discovered this little gem of a bakery while visiting Mt. Vernon--I brought my wife by the next…read moreday for a blueberry scone that had more blueberry than scone--outstanding. After indulging myself in Vienna last month, this was the closest I have found to a bakery worthy of taking the time to enjoy. It will become a regular stop as we travel from Seattle to Vancouver.

Love the ambiance…read more Love it I can order a plan latte without the vanilla flavoring. They are accommodating to that simple request. Bought a merch too - cute. I'm visiting from out of town - and I think this is a cute place for coffee lovers

We had a delightful time here before sitting in traffic for 1.5hrs to Seattle!…read more The space is cozy, but not stiffling, the bathrooms were clean (and had a changing table), plenty of seating options (booths, tables, benches), and the staff was delightful. Our toddler devoured the banana bread and yogurt parfait. The blueberry lemon load had an odd grainy texture though. We don't live even remotely close to the area, but will be sure to stop by when we're near!

Made a quickpit stop after lunch to grab some donuts from Lafeens Donuts Ice Cream and Espresso…read more Their OG shop, Lafeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream, is in Bellingham. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (1:15pm). It's pretty barren inside but there are a couple picnic tables outside. Donut prices range from $0.99 USD to $3.69 USD. They also have drinks and 8 ice cream options. If you pay with cash, you don't get charged the service fee (3.70%). - Blueberry fritter ($3.29 USD) - second time I've found a place that does blueberry fritters. My favourite donut from the bunch. - Buttermilk bar ($2.59 USD) - nice bite, would order this again. - Lemon filled ($2.59 USD) - filling was better than the raspberry but the texture wasn't satisfying. - Raspberry filled ($2.59 USD) - filling was okay. - French crueller ($2.29 USD) - light and airy. Would come back for more of Lafeens donuts.

This place is excellent and very very clean, The people are…read moreamazingly nice and very good donuts, You will love the Atmosphere.

This place is amazing! Our waitress was very friendly greeting me and my pup and made him feel very…read morewelcomed by bringing him out a clean water bowl as soon as we picked a table on their dog-friendly patio (with Pup Menus on each table!). The patio faces one of the main streets so there was lots of good people watching. I ordered a beer flight and was very satisfied with all four of my selections: Prickly Pear Kolsch - it was creamy and easy to drink, bursting with prickly pear flavor; just the right amount of tart and sweet. Lightly Buzzed Honey Lavender Blonde - my favorite of the flight; it was very hoppy but light and refreshing and well balanced by intense lavender flavor and a smooth honey finish. Get it! You won't regret it. High Five Hefe - lighter/less hazy and more hoppy than most hefes it made for a unique and complimentary beer on my flight. Pommeroys Citra Pale Ale - a perfect West Coast IPA. To eat, my pup got the Lucky Dog hamburger (which the chef pre-cut) and loved it! He chowed down in less than a minute. And I got the Mac & Cheese Burger (sub a veggie patty) with the Garlic Fries. It was a very indulgent meal to say the least. The burger was loaded with so much Mac & Cheese that I couldn't even put the top bun on it and pick it up. lol I had to knife and fork the whole thing which was totally worth it. The Mac is a classic home style recipe (think Stouffers but better). Their fries are shoestring and super crispy and salty. And they loaded those up with an amazing garlic aioli and Parmesan. I got a side of their house-made curry aioli and was obsessed with it. Every fry that didn't have sauce or parm got a dip in that deliciousness and I added it to quite a few of the burger bites too. All in all, a great brewpub that I look forward to returning to in the future!

Temperate Habits is one of my top choices in MV when I'm craving good food and a good beer. And now…read morethat they've got their brewery operation full up and running, it's a good spot for both. Not just a brewery, women-owned TH is also a taphouse featuring an assortment of tasty local and regional beers, wines, seltzers, and ciders. You'll find anything from their own house-brewed beers to local favorite breweries from around Washington State. I like going here with The Dude, because they've always got at least a couple of good IPAs on tap for him, as well as more mild choices for those of us who aren't as into over-the-top hoppiness. What sets Temperate Habits apart, though, is their excellent menu. From quirky options (like their famous mac 'n cheese burger) to more traditional offerings (like my favorite, the caesar salad with salmon), there's something here to fit most tastes, and most budgets. We love going here for lunch, grabbing a couple of pints, and splitting one of their tasty cheeseburgers. I'm also a fan of their appetizer brussel sprouts, made (of course) with Skagit Valley's finest. They do have an outdoor patio, which is a good place for people watching (but can get kind of loud as it's right on the street). Going solo? There's almost always a spot at their friendly bar!

So many variety of ice creams and burgers available at this place. I like their huckleberry ice…read morecream which I can't find anywhere close to where I live. So when I'm in Mountain Vernon, I have to stop by this place and have a scoop or a pint to go. The staff at the front is usually very friendly and courteous. They seem to hire teenagers or young adults and they are on top of it. The pricing is reasonable, the ingredients are fresh. First time ordering a burger here, I got the junior cheeseburger with onion rings and huckleberry milkshake. Milk shake came right out and yummy. The burger took a while. Recommended!

We were in town for the first time, and my husband was looking up dinner places. The name of this…read moreplace excited him so much that he decided to surprise me by not telling me where we were going. He could not be more hype about an average diner called 'Big Scoop'. The area has some parking spots, but when we arrived, all the parking spaces and all the tables were taken. They were quite busy for a Wednesday evening. When we arrived, we had no idea what to do. Do we sit ourselves? Do we wait to be seated? Do we place an order at the counter and then sit? There was no signage and no greeting to inform us. So we stood there, feeling silly and out of place, for a good few minutes, before one adult staff member approached the counter to punch an order into a computer and literally said to us, 'I don't have time to talk to customers right now, sorry.' Ooooookay we'll just keep standing here. Eventually, our waitress/savior Kate greeted us, sat us at a table, and gave us menus. She was younger, upbeat, kind, and apologetic for the confusion. We looked over the menu, and a third staff member came by to take our order. I ordered the Big Scoop cheeseburger basket with fries & my husband ordered the hot ham & cheese with fries. The hot ham & cheese was your average grilled cheese with a protein. Nothing special. The burger was good, but nothing special there either. You'll notice that the other half of the menu is all. ice. cream. Just options and options of different ways to order your ice cream; the flavors are listed on the wall, not on the menu. They are happy to make any changes or customizations to your ice cream order. IMO the menu was overwhelming with no easy way to sort or compare options, so it needs an overhaul in the way it's presented. We ended up getting the #13, Sweet Superstitions, with the flavors Moose Tracks & chocolate peanut butter ice cream scoops. Again, nothing special here; the two cherries promised in the menu was just one cherry cut in half, and the peanuts were stale. The fudge wasn't hot either. For a place called Big Scoop, we got pretty small scoops of ice cream. When we checked out at the counter, Kate helped us out again. She was very encouraging and was so excited to have us in town for the tulip festival. I hope Kate gets a raise or goes far in life! Overall, a fun memory but an underwhelming experience in terms of service and flavor.