Trying Branson's chocolate for the first time reminded me of a story Garrison Keillor told about…read morePastor Ingqvist's trip to Italy with his wife. At dinner, halfway through the mushroom soup, his wife said "I'm NEVER eating Campbell's cream of mushroom soup again". That's how I feel now; I will never eat a Hershey bar again now that I know how good chocolate can be. I read about it in the paper and stopped by and picked up a variety...Peanut clusters, coconut clusters and peanut butter cups....All delectable. But the real stars here are the truffles! Absolutely the best sweets I've ever tasted. Tried the Amaretto, the espresso and the Chambord, all superbly balanced and textured. Treat yourself here, you deserve it. This chocolate is so good, I heard that the Swiss are suing for damaging their national pride.

The chocolate was great, the customer care was even better! We will return the next time we are in…read moretown.

My first time coming into this coffee shop and I'm a barista myself- this place is hands down one…read moreof the cutest places and the staff is exceptional. Especially the girl that took our order, Kira, greeted us with a smile and was so sweet in answering all my matcha questions. I came for the coffee but the food- THE FOOD is so good. Best macaroons I've ever had- and I've had a lot! Espresso martinis were too good to be true and they don't come in those tiny glasses- it comes in a bigger glass- much more enjoyable to drink out of!

The lemon meringue tart was beautiful and made with love…read more Absolutely divine! the meringue was so creamy and toasted to perfection. I was eyeing the cupcake with the meringue as well amongst all the other lovely desserts. Service was pleasant. We will be back on our next visit to Ashland.

Cute shop in a fantastic little town. Great selections. It made for the perfect dessert stop after…read morea lovely creekside lunch. I tried a creation that had peanut butter and maybe ground up Rice Krispies inside a luscious chocolate shell with caramel garnish. It was so big that I ate half that day and half the next! I'd definitely recommend this as a fun vaca dessert spot.

Friendly and welcoming staff, delicious apples very fresh along with their wonderful service. I…read morewill definitely be coming back.

Very cool local kitchen goods store. This is exactly the kind of place I seek out when traveling. I…read moreended up with a couple of items to take home, which I would never have ended up with otherwise. The lady who runs the place is very nice and friendly. Recommended for all of us who like quirky cooking stuff.

The owner was very rude, i asked him a question and he wasnt helpful, he just said "dont you know…read morehow to read instruction?" Then as he was checking me out, he would toss my purchases on the table and throw my receipt in the bag, i have never meet such a rude person in my life. Why have a store if you dont know Customer service

Food was amazing. The staff were friendly, kind, and helpful. Vibes were immaculate. 5 stars, will…read morereturn.

This place is incredible! I can't believe I have lived here for a year and half and I only just…read morediscovered this place! Definitely above and beyond at this restaurant and it also comes highly recommended by my neighbor Maggie Parsons ( She knows everything BTW). This is a must visit if you're in Ashland!

Twelve members of the Jacksonville Victorian & Edwardian Society descended (with reservations, of…read morecourse) on Lovejoy's Tea Shop today for a Titanic-themed tea. That means we dressed for that time. And we also shared little known facts about the Titanic and it's sinking. I learned a lot. The tea my husband and I shared in one of Mia's "bottomless" tea pots was exquisite: Apricot black tea. I now have a new addiction and did not leave without buying a bag of Apricot tea leaves! BTW: It's delicious cold as well. My salad was topped with Mua's delicious Coronation (curried) chicken salad. Three is us at our table for 4 had that and loved it. Our fourth chose the apple and walnut chicken salad. He said it was excellent. I could swear the moaning sound I heard was him. Mua, you scored again! Everyone had an absolutely wonderful time and we are already looking forward to our next visit.

Amazing service, incredible spread (vegan options were…read morefantastic.. i'm still dreaming about my sandwiches and scone!), the tea selection was to die for and my favorite tea was even a house blend. I loved the eclectic decor. Will go again. And again.

This is our favorite local bakery and we visit often just to purchase a treat to munch on while…read morewalking around downtown; like their delicious blueberry scones that have a cake-like flavor and one of their yeasty, without being overly sweet, cinnamon buns. We recommend the discount prices on "day old" bread if you're looking for a deal. Busy bakers are happy to help you select and slice bread selections. Just follow your nose and the yeasty smell near the library will guide your way.

I want to love this place. I love local artisan places. The shop is loaded with pastries and bread…read more I didn't get bread this go around but got about a half dozen pasties. I love a cinnamon roll but this was not it for me. I don't need it to be extra gooey as I love bread but this was very dry and had a slightly off taste to me- salt? There is something in the frosting or dough that just wasn't for me. The muffins were just okay. Scones a bit dry. Maybe it was an off day or I choose the wrong items. I'd go back to try the bread and maybe look to see what people recommend next time.

All good , ice cream was great service was good nice atmosphere, would highly recommend it if…read moreyou're visiting Ashland

This is the only business that's open, after we've had dinner, for ice cream. There's a line as we…read moreentered. But like my husband, many were sad that they couldn't order Hot Fudge Sundae. Their hot fudge machine wasn't working! This is actually the first time we ate this brand ice cream! I would have had my own ice cream, it was too expensive, and Son #2 ended up not getting any, \he changed his mind, he didn't want to get in line! We only went, for hubby's Hot Fudge Sundae, instead, he ordered something of what a little kid would have ordered. See photo.

This restaurant has a great vibe, situated in an old home. The food is great, we've been there…read moremultiple times and always loved our meals. The service is good, we've been there with our family and with a large group, and they have always been very patient and friendly. Alchemy is in my top 3 favorite places for a dressy dinner when we are visiting Ashland. The only slightly negative thing I have to say is that we were there celebrating a birthday once and at the end of the meal our server brought out a candle on a small, flat ceramic dish. The birthday girl's comment was, "You just spent $300 on dinner and all they brought me for my birthday was a candle?" It seemed a little chintzy since most places will give you an actual dessert, not just a candle, but at least they brought a candle. Other than that tiny little thing, we still love to eat here and will be back when visiting in the future.

Nice place for a date night in Ashland, which we stopped by on our drive from Seattle to the Bay…read moreArea. I ordered the petit tender and my fiancé ordered the Alchemist's Creation. The latter changes seasonally--in our case it was a dashi broth with a variety of local mushrooms and vegetables. Both dishes were good, with my steak cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes amazingly creamy without tasting too buttery; the dashi broth was delicious as well. We also split the steak tartare, the house bread, and the chips & dip (seasonal special) as appetizers. With the exception of the chips & dip, the appetizers were good but nothing outstanding. The chips & dip, however, were REALLY GOOD! I did not know you could elevate potato chips like that, but their house-made chips are delicious and I would highly recommend trying them. Both my fiancé and I were not a huge fan of the sauce (just a little too creamy, it's really smooth though so if you like creamy sauces you'll probably enjoy it!), but just eating the plain chips was amazing. They even brought us a second serving of chips for free since we hadn't used all of the dip! We also ordered a pear tart for dessert which I would also recommend getting! Delicious crust and good pear flavor.

When traveling through Ashland, stopping at the Co-op is a MUST! It's a little spendy, but I love…read morethe atmosphere and offerings. Their hot bar and pre-made food are always a treat. Delicious snacks, sandwiches, smoothies and coffee drinks. They have vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Their little cakes are gorgeous! Outside seating includes covered and open-air. I literally plan my drive from Reno to Oregon to always include a stop at this Co-op!

This is definitely my new favorite place as I arrived in Ashland looking for a holistic Whole Foods…read moretype grocery store and the food in cafe is delicious