Ready to Indulge your tastebuds? Then look no further than these chocolate connoisseurs! Indulgence…read moreChocolatiers consistently whips up delicious batches of decadence with each colorful bite. Looking for a tasty treat for yourself? Pair it with a glass of wine and cheese with a fancy little tasting or enjoy a unique chocolate all on its own. There are consistent tried and true flavors such as gray sea salt and fig balsamic, as well as unique and seasonal creations such as brown butter pear sage truffle or peppermint bark. You can order just one or an entire box full! Julie, the owner, is chock full of knowledge, history and insight about everything from chocolate and wine to bourbon and whiskey. Take a class with her, virtually or in-person, and you won't regret it!

I attended one of the autumn wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings and thought the place was…read moreawesome. Up at the counter there were SEVERAL delicious truffles to choose from that I think will fit anyone's palette and preference. And the class itself was so fun and yummy. It's a small atmosphere and it creates an intimate experience. The owner was knowledgeable about each and every part of the tasting and what we were sampled (which is cool for a noob like me) and I loved the experience. 10/10 would go again.

New on the scene, Joyaux Sweets is elevating confections with inspiring new flavors, creative…read moreshapes and adorable decorations. Just like it's namesake, Joyaux (meaning "jewel" in French) values every handmade truffle and confection like a precious gem with care, detail and quality gleaming in each one. The box assembled has a great range of flavors that really helps to complement each other. I ate the double chocolate truffle, so rich, dark and decadent, and then followed it up with raspberry pate de fruit which was bright, sparkling and REALLY popped compared to the richness of the chocolate. The sourdough dark chocolate pretzels are something I personally could eat an entire bag of, so they're plenty dangerous and could be paired with beer, whisky or your favorite cocktail easily. Soft carmel was chewy but only JUST chewy enough where I didn't feel like I'd have to go to the dentist to get my fillings redone like some carmels I'm legit afraid of. The white chocolate raspberry ganache truffle was smooth and creamy like how you picture white chocolate. The hint of raspberry lingers around at the end of the flavor - for those who love raspberry I could even seen that getting punched up a little. The Arc de Triomphe (get it, the name is French?!!) is the peanut butter truffle. It's a souped-up Reese's on steroids. If you like chocolate and you like peanut butter (who doesn't?) you're gonna fall in love with this treat. Something they do with the peanut butter filling gives it an extra layer of complexity and just a hint of crunch.

Self control was just not an option with these amazing sweets! I truly cant decide which was my…read morefavorite. The peanut butter truffles were not only aesthetically pleasing but equally tasty. I loved that both the Raspberry Pate De Fruit and the Caramels had great flavor, were really chewy but neither stuck to your teeth which is a common issue with those types of treats. The white chocolate raspberry ganache truffle was the perfect balance of chocolate with a nice hint of raspberry. All of them were SO delicious!

After Maggie I.'s UYE at Vanguard, I was standing outside of this store talking to Tim K., when I…read morenoticed a sign on the step outside the door. It read "penny candy." I had a flashback to my childhood, walking home from elementary school and stopping at the small store on the corner to buy penny candies and other goodies like banana flavored Now & Laters or candy cigarettes. I had to go into that store. Luke R. and Rachel F. were walking by. I pointed out the penny candy sign, and the four of us went in to explore. We found video boxes on display, shelves of candy galore and a fridge with sodas, not a commercial fridge but one like we'd have in our homes. I felt like I went back in time. I think we all did because we giggled and bounced around the store like we were kids! Did I buy any candy? You're damn right I did, and I'd go back and do it again!

What sorcery is this place?…read more And what year is it? And where I am? How have a I not stepped foot into this penny candy + DVD + pinball haven stuck in some sort of completely different dimension before? I mean, it's basically right next door to the Vanguard... It wasn't even on Yelp. I had to add it. Had a blast looking thru all these old-timey candies w/ Rick + Tim + Luke. They had those styrofoam-y UFO things that seemed questionable, sixlets, candy cigarettes, bubble-gum cigars, all the lemonheads/boston baked beans/etc. you could think of and so much more... Also: DVDs, if you're into that sort of thing. Also: pinball, if you're into that sort of thing. Also: a doll collection behind the counter, if you're into that sort of thing. I'm not really sure how this place still exists as a business, but hey! I like it. It's weird. Good stuff, you guys.

I received a box of their chocolates for Valentine's Day. Way better than roses. The chocolate…read morecovering is so smooth and creamy and the fillings are so fresh. Think nuts that are crunchy and caramel that is creamy. My favorite, however, are the chocolate covered cherries. They are even better than the ones from my favorite childhood candy shop in Milwaukee. While they are not cheap, the value comes from the quality.

Wow, didn't know it had a Derangeo's inside the chocolate shop too, bonus! I only got chocolates…read morethis time. The orange peel was delightful, not over-sweet. Beware of the chocolate creams though...whoo-hoo, SUGAR!!! The foil lightbulb on a stick was also not as sweet...must be the fillings...I might need one after this candy-a-thon, lol.

At the very last minute, my best friend decided she wanted a Babe's banana split for her birthday…read moretreat. Because I knew another member of our tribe would want to be there, I invited her and her partner as well. All in all, there were going to be seven of us, so my partner and I quickly headed to Babe's to warn them that we were going to have a large group. The young staff was friendly and amiable, allowing us to move furniture in order to accommodate everyone. The banana split is a create-your-own adventure, allowing the customer to choose three flavors of incomparable Chocolate Shoppe ice cream as well as three toppings!! Unfortunately, we were told that they didn't have any bananas for splits. (Cue "Yes, We Have No Bananas.") Birthday Girl was quite disappointed, but what are you going to do? While everyone else was being served, one of the staff realized they had frozen bananas that were supposed to be chocolate-dipped, so I asked if that could be used for the split. We were told yes! I don't remember what flavors the birthday girl chose, but I do remember her big smile when she got her split. Our experience was definitely a seven out of seven, one thumbs up from each member of our group.

LSTS: If it wasn't for the manager, we wouldn't have gotten served…read more The worker ignored us when I walked in. When we were all ready to order my mom stepped up and had to ask her if she would sever us ice cream she only took care of my mom and step dad. Then she stopped working and taking orders as soon as her mom came in. Even her mom asked her to finish the customers in line and she ignored the entire line including the order is was in the middle of and told her mom that everyone was order was done. Which was incredibly inconsiderate and wrong. Before the mom left, she told her kid (the worker) that she has 15 mins left and should be working. After the mom left the worker continued to not help any one. Thank goodness for the manager (lady in the red shirt) she actually saw what happened and took over the line. It was our first night of our family vacation and I love coming to Wisconsin because of the people and the customers service but I guess that doesn't count for this restaurant. But the lady in the red shirt deserves a raise and the worker needs it fix her (their) priorities. The ice cream was really good (I would just go to a different location).

One of the best in MKE!…read more It's completely worth any hype someone might give them! They have one of the best waffle cones out and also offer a nice array of flavors. They are so willing to help you try different flavors until you find the right one! In addition, the ice cream is so fresh and creamy making there ice cream one of my favorites in the city! So on a nice day worth sitting outside on their patio and enjoying a nice ice cream from joy!

Good selection of items to pick from Service is awesome…read morewhich most of the employees are high school and some college students Outdoor seating mainly from late spring until late fall

I've had several of the confections from this particular place including the butter caramel corn…read moreand salted caramel chews and have never been let down. Simply put, what they do they do very well. The popcorn was sweet and crunchy without being clawingly sweet, with a little hint of saltiness. A perfect combination. The salted caramel chews are perfectly chewy and luscious and garnished with the slightest hint of salt to contrast the sweetness. Try eating just one! I've also had the chocolate caramels which are absolutely out of this world delicious. The products are a little pricey, but well worth the few extra dollars for the flavor and quality that sets them apart from the rest. Looking forward to trying more of their confections in the near future!

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. The staff are so kind and helpful. This cute, handsome, strong, hunk of a…read moreman named Parker Young was great. He gave me topping recommendations and they were spot on. Not to mention the fro-yo was great, I give credit to Parker Young. Would love to visit this place again while I'm in town and come and see Parker. 10/10 would recommend.

Lots of flavor options and toppings! Place was overall very clean except for the floor was a little…read moresticky near the machines. It was a busy day though. The frozen yogurt was delicious though and definitely hit the spot on a warm day.