Finest chocolate in Portsmouth! I ordered a piece of toffee…read moreand it did not disappoint! The service was cordial and fast. The staff definitely answered my questions and there was plenty of choice regarding candy and the ambiance. I will certainly come back when I am in town again.

After an event at the nearby Music Hall and since it wsmas my birthday, we decided on late-night…read moreice cream. We arrived at Kilwins just before closing but still found a cheerful staff, bright and clean shop, and lots of options. Their ice cream isn't fancy, it's just good! There are plenty of flavors to make any crowd happy. Plus candy and fudge. Definitely a winner!

This French pastry Shoppe is wonderful Beautiful pastries…read moreVery nice waitstaff Stop by, you'll be glad you did BTW if you like macaroons you will not go wrong buying several

It was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere on a cold winter morning. Pastries looked amazing and…read moreall the packaged goods on the shelves were authentic and well sourced. The delightful scent of coffee was in the air and the staff were absolutely friendly as you approached the counter. Despite a buzz of patrons trickling in and ordering, the coffee was delivered to the table shortly after I sat. The staff obviously had a strong momentum going as I watched other tables being served just as quickly. Before I could even really start sipping on my piping hot Cafe Au Lait, I was served my salad and crepe. It was fun to watch how each person worked their station passionately. The lady preparing the crepes meticulously cleaned her station as she cooked. The staff on coffee were brewing away and sending cups out to diners. Other items were coming out from the back kitchen. They worked in unison like a well oiled machine. I definitely enjoyed my coffee. My salad was generous and hit the spot. The crepe was acceptable. Would I come back? Yeah, definitely my type of breakfast spot when visiting Portsmouth again. I definitely will try their croissants next time as well as check out their wine bar in the evenings!

This store caught my eye right away as it's super charming, and I am a big fan of anything that's…read morelocal to a place I am visiting. It's always perfect for presents plus you support small business owners. I haven't expected such an amazing selection of chocolates! This time of the year they had lots of Halloween themed candy (so cute). I purchased some gifts sets as well as a few chocolates to treat myself after a long productive day. The sweetest lady at the counter was very helpful and she even gift wrapped everything for me (fall themed wrapping paper with leaves, which is so perfect for this time of the year). Honestly, I am so happy she wrapped majority of everything as the chocolate is so delicious that I don't think I would be able to resist and not open the other boxes if they weren't perfectly wrapped (crossing my fingers that my friends are real friends and they will share). Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate or looking for some gift ideas from their trip to New England!

We were gifted a variety of chocolates at Christmas from a neighbor (who knew of the store as she…read morehad worked there years ago). These chocolates are the most creamy and delicious candies I've ever had! I'm more of a dark chocolate lover than milk chocolate, but the milk chocolate from here is so mild and not overly sweet that I fell in love with it immediately. It has been a favorite treat over the holidays, and I will definitely be ordering in the future. Highly recommend!

Holy crap. A chocolate shop with chocolate made by angels. I'd been craving fancy chocolate for…read moreweeks. They have a great variety of perfectly shiny happiness nuggets to choose from. Satisfied all emotional needs. The hot chocolate is definitely worth a visit on its own. Hard to choose from the descriptions, but luckily staff and a local chocolate fan were helpful in picking the right option for me. Went with Madagascar for its floral, fruity notes. Was not disappointed. Perfect end to the day after shopping for records at the antique shop nearby. Not to be missed.

The very best chocolate experience available. Absolute perfection from the quality to presentation…read more Worth every penny.

Tucked down a cobblestone alley in downtown Portsmouth, Elephantine Bakery opened in 2018 as a…read moreEuropean-inspired café after co-owner Sherif Farag trained in Paris. Even its name has a connection to Egypt, referencing Elephantine Island and an ancient bakery discovered there. The café is tiny and popular, so expect a crowd and consider taking your order to go if you can't snag one of the few indoor or patio tables. I ordered the ham and cheese baguette, which was phenomenal, but they're especially known for their handcrafted pastries, breads and coffee.

Took a few bites of the cinnamon roll before heating it up and wasn't impressed, but once I nuked…read moreit for 25 seconds, the desert became more impressionable. A firm roll that would cut with minimal effort with a knfie. The icing was a little tart for my preference. Croissant was flakey but lacked butter. Madelline was soft and spongey, as expected. Bottom Line: glad I tried

I was in here yesterday to pick up a friend & myself some mild chocolate nonpareils. I was sooooooo…read moredisappointed to see the increase in prices on their bagged candies & nuts and the contents being less than how much they use to fill the bags up with the product. I get that most everything has gone up in price but to give less and charge more is outrageous and I don't agree with it. I saw lots of things I wanted to buy & bring back home (Vegas) to share with my co-worker's but I just didn't want to pay the price for 1/2 the amount. It's definitely a great store to go in and look @ all their products, even stuff from your childhood. I'm sure out of towners have no problem spending the amount that Yummies is charging too so I'll save it for them!! Iol I did have to get some fudge as I saw they had my favorite which is penuchi without nuts & it was delicious!! This is a better deal because the price is based on weight, so no skimping there!! This is a must store to stop in if you have a sweet tooth and you're in town or close by!! They do have some souvenirs you can buy and a bunch of non-editable gifts. I did see the cutest stuffed lobster animal & wanted to buy it until I saw the price. Great selection of t-shirts too! Enjoy & have fun!

Whenever we're in Kittery, we always stop in Yummies to pick up some treats…read more This store has pretty much any candy you can think of, from salt water taffy, to fudge, to old time favorites that you haven't seen in years, it's truly a candy lover's delight. If you ever find yourself in the Kittery, ME area, you must stop in.

Oh wow I did not expect this hidden gem! They make their own chocolate, which is incredible, and…read morealso have the most tasty coffee and hot chocolate (not to mention, the chocolate coffee!). Definitely going to be my go-to when I have a craving for a coffee and pastry now. Also the service was amazing - the staff are so knowledgeable, and let us sample the chocolate currently being made! We came home with several of the bars (they even have 100%)!

OMG!! This is chocolate at its finest. My wife and I try to time it to pick up a couple of their…read moredelicious brownies and cookies. If you haven't tried it you should. Open on Sundays, great and friendly barista that REALLY can make a great cup of coffee!! You literally have to go to Burdicks in Walpole to get better chocolate!

The hubby and I stopped here to check out their candy selection. We were very impressed. The prices…read morewere reasonable. The packaging is nice. The service is professional. The shop is clean and well organized. We will definitely be coming back.

BEST CANDY STORE EVER! The salt water taffy is the most delicious thing I've ever tasted! The…read moreservice is outstanding. SO SO SO CUTE, you have to go! A must see!

Needed a delicious latte, did not disappoint! Sunday morning, line out the door but it moved…read morequickly. Lots of Turkish trinkets, handmade items to peruse while you are on line. $5 latte, quick and efficient service, (the staff was working hard and you could tell they knew what they were doing), I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Caffe Kilim is my favorite cafe for drinks in all of Portsmouth! All the coffee I've gotten here…read morehas been delicious and they always have super creative specials. I absolutely love their drinks with marshmallow fluff in them - the fluff melts into the drink and makes the whole thing so delicious. The cafe is in two parts - when you enter, there is a counter to order at and various store items available for purchase. After ordering and receiving your drink, you can go through a narrow hallway to a larger seating area. There is a good amount of seating, but it can sometimes get busy. I have worked from this cafe before and I'd say it may be better to work alone than work with friends if you're going here since some of the tables are a little small and will be tight with two laptops. Service is very quick and the workers are very friendly. The drink pickup can be a little awkward since you pickup where you ordered and sometimes there's a line of people you have to sort of go through but I've never found it to be too much of a problem.

I have found my perfect coffee. The iced coffee was…read moresmooth, dark, and so richly flavored--not bitter at all. I might say the best iced coffee I have ever had. I also loved the decaf beans I brought home and used to make cold brew. The baristas were all very friendly and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. I wish I had decided to visit sooner!

Delicious summer special- iced brown sugar shaken espresso. Reasonably priced compared with other…read moreshops as well.