LOVE VENTURE! I haven't spent much time in their upstairs area where the coffee and chocolates are…read morebut I've ventured many a times to their downstairs wine bar. They have an expansive selection of wines, whiskey & bourbons, and a lovely assortment of desserts/appetizers/charcuterie. The downstairs ambiance is very cozy and swanky. I always feel like I'm in a big city war bar. The service is always great; everyone is attentive and give great wine recommendations.

Just what we needed after a long day. We made this our last stop after a day of visiting vineyards…read more The cheesecake was amazing and my husband had the signature brownie and he said that it was warm and tastes like it had just come out of the oven. I also had the alfagatto. One of the people with us had the hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow and she said it was really good. The service was good. They were really busy and I think there may have been only one or two people working that side and they were running. Can't wait to go back again

Back again for some hot yummy chocolate. And this this time we stayed for lunch at the bistro…read more Really cool atmosphere and fantastic food and great service.

If you're visiting the quaint town of Floyd Va, or lucky enough to live nearby, do yourself a favor…read moreand spend some time in Cocoa Mia. The owner, Grayson, has an infectious love of chocolate, fine wine, great food, travel, and life in general. I enjoy the "Sipping Chocolate." It's a cream and cocoa mixture that resembles a melted candy bar. It's served in a cup, with a spoon, that you will need. Decadently rich and delicious. The "regular" hot chocolate is a favorite with the foreign student community at the University in Blacksburg Va. The hand made chocolates are very creative, beautiful, and delicious. One of my favorites, dark chocolate with cayenne pepper! The well traveled proprietor has also added a small, but EXCELLENT cafe, serving European inspired dishes (omnivores and vegans accommodated) and a selection of remarkable wines. From my experience it's the only place in the area where you can actually have a bottle of very fine Rioja, a Caymus Cab, or a special occasion champagne. There are affordable wine offerings that are excellent also. When not too busy, the owner takes time to talk with his customers. The conversations may be about chocolate, food, wine, travel, or life in general. Grayson's enthusiasm for all of these things, especially life, is uplifting! Heads up! The restaurant section is small (maybe 8 tables and a bar) so MAKE A RESERVATION to avoid missing out! Obviously, I HIGHLY recommend Cocoa Mia!

I can't believe I didn't know this place existed until just a couple weeks ago when I saw it on…read moreYelp. I have a major sweet tooth, I probably bleed chocolate. So needless to say, this went up to the top of my queue. Finally, I visited last week around 11:15am just after they opened and had a great experience, and of course walked out with some delicious truffles. The owner was very friendly and talked to us about the variety of chocolates, where they're sourced, which ones he prefers etc. They sell some local artisan products/merch (soaps, cards, etc) as well. After much internal struggle (I wanted everything), I settled on an 8 count of truffles and got some citrusy, caramel, and alcohol-infused flavors. I really liked the strawberry champagne and tangerine truffles. I will definitely return to satiate my sweet tooth. This place also does private chocolatier classes (truffles, molds, bars etc) for groups of 2-10 people. They don't have a set schedule, you just call to set a time that works well for you. Definitely something else I would be interested in checking out.

The reviews here are amazing - 4.9 Yelp rating over 29 reviews, lowest reviews are TWO 4's, can't…read moreremember seeing that before! This small place offers a very nice array of flavored, hand crafted chocolate bars, bonbons, and more, crafted by folks who care about what they are creating! I tried : bars - Milk Chocolate, Sea Salt, and Ocean Tide (sea salt and carmel). All 3 were excellent, but the Milk Chocolate is the very best of the lot - it rivals any I tasted in Europe. The sea salt is excellent, even a bit addictive with the hook at the end of a bite. That's the good news, the bad news is that each bar is 2.2 ounces and costs $10 each! Frankly, that is value prohibitive for many folks - there is little value here! Obviously, many see this differently, but I'll stay with my opinion! Ambiance - 4 Food - 4.5 Service - 5 Value - 2

When coming to Ashville, I search for Fetish from the start. I am impressed with their Easter…read morechocolate and creative selection of bunnies. I always am sure to pick up a bag of malt balls when there.

I love this place! I visit every time I'm in Asheville - it's in a great walkable area surrounded…read moreby a bunch of other shops and restaurants - and it never disappoints. I've had a bunch of their truffles (the spiked ones have a good kick, and the hot/spicy habanero caramels are actually to die for). Service is always pleasant and friendly too. It's a good thing I don't live too close because I would come here every day. I am also addicted to their drinking chocolate. Prepared as instructed, it makes a super thick, creamy and decadent treat but sometimes I swap it out for 2x the milk and enjoy a luxury hot chocolate. You can't go wrong with the Chocolate Fetish!

Omg!!!! We happened to find this store yesterday, we were going to shop n save but saw this…read morechocolate store. I'm a diabetic and fell in love with chocolate even more. The owner was super nice.We were just walking but walked out with Dubai chocolate cups...my watering.. milk chocolate strawberry and Dubai filling. This place needs to serve champagne and wine and I would be there every day chocolate and wine go hand-in-hand and this place is chocolate is absolutely outstanding. The best customer service I've ever had ever had in a long time.

Such a hidden gem! They have ice cream, gelato and of course chocolate!!! The hours are conducive…read morefor a sweet treat when everything else is closed. The staff is so super nice and welcoming! Ask for Ron! He loves what he does and it shows.

After a hike, we stumbled upon this gem, and it felt like discovering a romantic, grown-up version…read moreof Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The aroma of chocolate wraps around you the second you walk through the door -- rich, warm, and completely unforgettable. There's an entire area where you can watch the actual machines they use to craft their chocolate, which adds so much charm and character. But our favorite part was the cozy coffee section. A simple caramel latte ended up being the highlight -- balanced, smooth, and exactly what we didn't know we needed. A little moment of serendipity we're glad we found.

This chocolate café handcrafts its chocolate from imported cacao beans. Visitors can even see the…read morechocolate making process. Tours are offered daily with reservations, and the café is also open for walk-ins. I ordered a hot chocolate, not realizing it was made with dark chocolate. It turned out to be very rich and strong. A bit too intense for my personal taste. I honestly wish they offered milk on the side so I could dilute it, as I wasn't able to finish it. Afterward, I definitely needed water because of how rich it was. However, I also ordered the mocha stout cake, and that was absolutely delicious and very enjoyable. Overall, it's a great spot for serious dark chocolate lovers and anyone interested in high quality, handcrafted chocolate.

Everything is AMAZING! Service, Location, and most importantly the Chocolate Covered Oreos!! They…read morealso sell gelato! All of their chocolate desserts looked delicious but I went for the Oreos. Of course, they were delicious. I purchased 2 milk chocolate ones. They have a coffee bar as well. I would visit this place a million times a day if I could! It smells amazing and the staff is really friendly! They also have seating if you want to stay and eat your chocolatety treat! Parking isn't the best, especially on the weekends. However, I was lucky enough to get street parking in front of the store!

Walked over here after dinner. I had delicious hot chocolate and my son had chocolate ice cream so…read moreit was a win win for everyone. Very cute place and just perfect for after dinner.

Walking by Prudence McCabe, you might not step in because you are not in the mood for sweets, but…read morebelieve me don't let this opportunity pass. Go in there and buy a few bakery goods, you will not be disappointed. Surry County is know for a regional dessert called Sonker. This is the craziest word, it makes me think someone was calling it something else and the Southern tongue made it sonker. But I have no proof of this or even heard anyone saying, just my theory. A sonker can be made differently, but I had three from three restaurants, because once you try it, you are ready to try more because they are most delicious! At Prudence McCabe it is like a thinner cobbler, with equal parts fruit and crust. The most intriguing part, she says they bake the sonkers and then grate cold butter on it with a sprinkle of sugar. Stop you had me at hello. What I really enjoyed was that it wasn't sticky sweet, call ahead and order some so you can choose your flavors, and it can be ready when you arrive. Or buy some to heat up later. There are many other treats, don't overlook the caramel and candid apples, the handmade chocolates, scones and there were bags of oyster crackers when we were there. Super friendly staff too.

Amazing bakery with a variety of dairy-free options! Best around and we are happy to travel there…read morefor the taste and selection!

When in Bristol VA/ TN, The Southern Churn is the "must go" if you are looking for fudge (of all…read moreflavors), and many incredible chocolate treats. Also, ice cream and many types of candies for all tastes. The friendly staff is always helpful and available with suggestions.

Great ice cream and a cute little candy store. Nice servers, too. I love the seats in the windows…read moreon either side of the door!

Stopped in for some chocolate and coffee. Wanted to take the tour but you have to sign up somewhere…read moreelse. The chocolate factory. Go figure! Laid back, quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some kind of chocolate. I got a breve. Double shot with half n half. Tasty but should have added a shot of vanilla. Deb grabbed a affogato. Ice cream with espresso. Ok but a little bitter. Service was good and coffee was warm.

It's delicious! The selection is quite impressive and so tasty. The chocolate-dipped peanut butter…read morecookie and the layers chocolate mousse were delicious. The truffles were great also. Hell, everything we tasted for that matter. The staff was friendly and moved through the line quickly. The hype is earned, and the chocolate lounge is the spot. Cheers!