Incredibly cool sweets shop! Found unique and delicious treats for the whole family! They also have…read morefrozen drinks that look delightful; I will have to return to try them!

Absolutely worst place I've ever been. The rudest experience of my life, makes you wonder why these…read morepeople even own a candy store. No joy whatsoever. The darkest aurora ive ever come across. Wouldn't tell my worst enemy to come here. Felt dirty after being in it, almost ruined the night.

Annecy is often called the Venice of France, and I can see why with its old world charm and…read morebeautiful lake. If you're lucky enough to find yourself in this picturesque city, you should definitely make a stop at Folie Royale for a rich cup of hot chocolate. Let's say that I've had my fair share of hot chocolate in France, and this is one of the best I've had because it's a dark hot chocolate, which is not as common compared to the overly sweetened stuff you can get anywhere. Besides being a chocolate shop, there is a small selection of pastries that you can pick out to be served with your cup of hot chocolate in the tea room. You can get either a small cup of hot chocolate for about $2 or a larger cup for about $4. I got the large--duh! I also got a mini chocolate croissant that had just been taken out of the oven which I dipped in the hot chocolate---heaven! The owner is very friendly and open to questions. He is Austrian and his wife is French, so he was telling us about how Christmas is celebrated in Austria since we were heading there next. The shop is festively decorated this time of year, and the tea room is perfect for people watching as you enjoy the decadent cup of dark hot chocolate. I'll miss you Annecy!

If you've come to Annecy and you don't stop here, it's honestly tragic. This place is adorable in…read morea uniquely European way (you won't find this in the U.S.) and the food was divine. Plus the owners were super friendly and it felt very personal and not crowded at all. Food - If you're here for lunch, I highly recommend the "Italian dream" plate, especially if you visit on a summer's day. It was cool and refreshing, light yet substantial. It had lots of little different things so you could combine flavors and s'amuse bien with your food. And of course... it's a tea salon so don't miss the tea! I'm not usually a tea fan but the peach iced tea (it was served sweetened) was to die for. While they are famous for their hot chocolate (and with good reason) it was their ice cream we went crazy for. It was actually significantly better than the famous ice cream a few blocks over at Glacier Des Alps (I think have the name right) - honestly, I didn't think that ice cream was anything special and I wonder if they're just famous for having lots of flavor choices. We had the lemon meringue ice cream and it was out of a dream; just lemony enough but still super creamy, with little bits of candied lemon and the occasional satisfying crunch of cookie or pastry. Texture and flavor wise it was complex but all came together as perfection and we plan to head back there one more time just for ice cream on our way out of town tomorrow.

From the owner: Boulangerie artisanale, épicerie locale, traiteur, tea-room, café, alcool, cave à vins.read more

This place is amazing…read more Is it the best chocolate shop in Geneva or even Carouge? I couldn't tell you. There is an awful lot of awesome chocolate in Switzerland. However - this place gave me one orgasmic thrill after another ... which is not what usually happens when I go to a restaurant - even a dessert restaurant. Non-stop rock your socks off pleasure tends to make me want to come back to a place. :.) The place is quaint cute and charming - but there is plenty of that in Switzerland if you look for it. For me - above and beyond the normal "every piece of candy makes me want to die and go to heaven" business ... there is the question of the hot chocolate - i.e. cocoa - i.e. chocolate brewed up in hot milk. i have had many impressive hot chocolate drinks in my time - from the "pure hot fudge sauce" that they serve as hot chocolate in barcelona - to the submarinos (melted chocolate bars in milk) that they do in argentina and france. as little kid amazing as those drinks are - the Martel hot chocolate is one special kind of beverage. there is almost no sugar in the Martel hot chocolate. So you get just the flavor of very very good swiss milk. (and swiss milk really is superior. it is the milk quality that is the secret behind swiss chocolate). PLUS the flavor of pure cacao - almost like eating an 85% chocolate bar. This is a mature serious cup of hot chocolate - more like drinking a wine than having a cocoa. I loved every nanosecond of it. And yes - the chocolate candies are totally addictive as well. The place is mobbed by locals and rightfully so. It is a wonderful place.

stopped here for a coffee and a treat....the coffee is very good, served with a piece of chocolate,…read morehow I like it!! The baked goods are diving here, but this time I ordered a fromage quiche instead, very good. Wait staff is friendly and the place is clean and cozy. Its open on Sundays which is very nice since most places are closed on Sundays.

The self-guided tour was engaging, immersive, and impressive. The best part is the tasting room…read morewhere you can have unlimited samples of their chocolates. Bring some napkins so you can wipe off melted chocolates from your hands. The quality is exactly what you'd expect from Switzerland -- smooth, rich, and dangerously easy to overindulge. You also get to see parts of the actual production line, which is fascinating if you enjoy seeing how things are made. It's clean, efficient, and gives you a new appreciation for what goes into each bar. The gift shop is well-stocked (yes, we bought way too much), and prices are actually reasonable considering the quality. Great place to pick up souvenirs that people will genuinely be excited about.

This was one of the highlights in the Switzerland trip. Callier has a dedicated train to the…read morefactory where they started in 1819. Yes, not a typo, 1819! It's definitely worth seeing the facotry, but the self guided tour was not interesting. They provided a token at customer service for storing your bigger bags/jackets in locker. The samples were abundant and very generous. Fun to spend 2 hours there. By the time we finished the tour, we were full and couldn't eat lunch. Go when you got the Swiss pass.

The best to find the swiss souvenirs in town. Great candy…read moreshop. Delicious ice cream. International newspapers. Very nices postcards. And the boss is so cute and friendly. Probably the best kiosk of Sion.

From the owner: Couteaux Victorinox, Opinel, et Deejo Souvenirs suisses…read moreCoucous Suisses Magnets de la ville de Sion Articles fumeurs Zippo CBD ‭Peluches "Les déglingos" Mumu Cow souvenirs Loterie Confiseries, Glaces.

I like it! Friendly service and good location. Right long the river you'll find Movenpick ice…read morecream. They also have a nice outdoor seating area for you to enjoy your ice cream later. Came in on a Monday afternoon and was greeted by the staff. They have a lot of unique flavours like dulche de leche, creme brûlée, tiramisu, apricot and more! They offer plenty of samples for you to try. I finally decided on raspberry pana cotta, macadamia nut dulche de leche, and passion fruit mango (which was very tart). Everything in Switzerland is pricey, so expect to pay a decent amount wherever you are. 3 scoops was 11.50 CHF (1 scoop is 4.20 CHF). To be honest it's ok, and you are in a touristy area anyways. The flavours of the ice cream was nice and creamy. I'd go back when in Geneva again!

This place is delicious, authenticate, and affordable. Went with some friends and we all got…read moredifferent wraps and shared a vegetarian plate for the dips and falafel. Nice break from the priciness of most of the other dining in Geneva. Would go again.

This place has the best pastries in Chamonix hands down. We tried them all so you don't have too…read more We are at easily 10+ pastries shops.

Best macarons I ever had in my life! Very cute mom and pop chocolatier and we almost skipped it…read morebecause we bought some macarons from a place 2 stores down. ( don't make that mistake) We bought a small bag of macarons from a sweet lady and let me tell you they were so unbelievably flavorful. It was so flavorful, soft and light on the inside and crisp on the outside. We came back the next day and bought a small box to eat during our short stay in Chamonix from this sweet older gentleman. Then came back on our last day, and the sweet guy who I think owns the store chuckled at us for being back so often. Anyway we bought even more macarons for ourselves and another box for a friend's bday gift. We also bought all our chocolate souvenirs for our friends and family from them. Don't miss it!