My friends and I decided to go to André's for their last month of operating at this location for…read morelunch. I was told it would be less of a wait @ 1:00, but one friend thought maybe 11:00 when they open. As you can likely guess, the line was long as was the wait--over an hour! Service was great, despite how busy they were. I ordered the shrimp salad (which I'd never had) and it was delicious. The shrimp was cooked well and the flavor was tasty! For dessert I had the Raspberry Chocolate cake--so good I really wanted another slice! Despite how busy it was, I could still hear my friends over the low hum of other diners and the hustle and bustle of the servers and staff--a pleasant dining atmosphere anyway. I'm going to miss this location.

Always such a lovely experience! Service is always good and they are always super busy! Had a…read moredelish chicken salad and a dessert! Yum! Lots of parking out front, just may need to walk a bit. And it's just so adorable with their seasonal umbrella decor!

Delicious chocolate shop located in Leawood Park Place area. My first time here. We always walk…read moreby and the shop is closed. This time they are open. It is a nice upscale shop you can even book their room for wine and chocolate sampling or special gatherings. They have individual sampling of chocolates to purchase or gift boxes or packages. They also have ice cream, coffees and espresso. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Expensive but lacking the refinement and organization required of their price point. Example…read moretransparent wrappers w hand written labels priced expensively. But not organic or single origin chocolate. Unremarkable flavor or texture for the brand allure. No % cacao or ingredients listed anywhere...yikes

This is my go to for gifting. No complaints ever. The candy is wonderful!…read more The staff is always helpful and take pride and care when packaging gift boxes. The store is small and selection isn't huge but enough. They also have special occasions and holiday theme made candies! Ice cream can also be found here!

Looking in the front window, you just KNOW it's going to be amazing! We went in for stocking…read morestuffers. The girl behind the counter was so patient & helpful to us, answering all our questions. Very kind & friendly. We will definitely go back.

I just stopped by to purchase some lovely gifts for friends and family this Christmas…read more This is a must stop to try some unique chocolates. They are Beautifully crafted, and each piece is especially made with love and care.

This place is absolutely amazing!…read more Christopher Elbow Chocolates was new to us and wow, what a treat it was! Our dear friends invited us to come along for the Gift of Life fundraiser called Go See Do. One of the locations available was this one. We got a lovely informational tour presented by the head chef. We got to taste single origin chocolate from Madagascar, Ecuador and the Vietnam. Delicious! The tour was fantastic and they even gave us a discount to buy some chocolate to take home. Which we did! I appreciated Christopher Elbow supporting a local worthy charity so graciously and generously. The place is incredibly tidy, and the chocolate is the best I've had in my life! Going forward I will be buying all my client holiday gifts here.

My friend and I came in for a late night ice cream run after dinner! As pictured, I got a double…read morescoop of cookies and cream on a waffle cone. The gals behind the counter were super fun and very nice! My ice cream is a little tilted on the side, but it made it's way into my stomach no problem! Creamy, perfect sweetest and great end to a dinner night!

Received a BOGO free coupon on my T-Mobile app for this store. This is my first time here. When I…read moretried to use the coupon, they told me they no longer honor their coupon. I explained that the coupon just came out today. Even showed the clerk the coupon. Whereas I was going to make a large order, I only ordered one cone to try their ice cream. If they can't honor their own coupon, I will not be coming back. Over $7 for a single-dip ice cream cone. Nope, I'll continue to go to Dairy Queen across the street.

Lovely little chocolate shop with local treats. Great spots for gifts and they were getting set up…read morefor Valentines Day with chocolate dipped strawberries. Service was kind and personal.

This little chocolate shop is literally so cute!! They currently have their Halloween chocolates…read moreout and the one that really caught my attention was this little casket made of chocolate that when you open the little door, there's a skeleton inside LOL cute and delicious. I picked up a chocolate Halloween care package for my friend who's recently went into a surgery. I think she'll absolutely love it since spooky season is her natural season. The owner was super kind and friendly - she helped make a fancy little bag for my friend! They've been here since May and it's a great location in my opinion. I expect it won't take long for the foot traffic to really put this place on the map forever.

A quaint chocolate shop. Reasonably priced for quality. Helpful and friendly service. Worth the…read moredrive. Good parking. I got 2 peanut butter cups for Mr. G. And the truffles for me. A perfect paring for my coffee from Hi Hat down the street.

SUMMER GELATO IS BACK AT ANNEDORE'S! This is huge for us as we live in the neighborhood and it's A)…read moreDelicious and B) Incredibly convenient. Everyone loves going out for ice cream. I love a lot of spots around the metro, but let's be honest, some of them get crazy busy and you end up waiting in line for a while. That's not a dealbreaker, but with a summer of social distancing, it's nice to have a spot like Annedore's that is tucked into the neighborhoods, has outdoor seating, and is never too busy. Their gelato is so good, and the service is friendly as it gets. We've made a tradition of walking up here as a family once a week, and together we've ordered or sampled: Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Strawberry, Berry Sorbet, Vanilla, and Lemon Basil. All are great (not crazy about the birthday cake one my kiddo always gets), the Berry Sorbet and Lemon Basil are standouts on a hot day. Their portions are generous, prices are very fair, the outdoor seating is great, and it's a very clean shop. Oh, and I recently discovered that macarons are delicious, and theirs are some of the best around. They're around $2.50 a pop and well worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough for gelato, macarons, and of course chocolate if that's your thing. Want to skip lines for ice cream (well, gelato) this summer and still support local? This is your spot. Bookmark it!

I tend to think the term "hidden gem" is a bit overused but I do think it applies here to Maps…read moreCoffee & Chocolate in Lenexa. This local spot is located in the little historic Lenexa downtown, which is itself somewhat hidden away now that the Lenexa Public Market is open and draws folks that way. Coming to this stretch of suburbia feels charming and quaint, and I love that there is a really fantastic local coffee shop nestled into this shopping center. Now onto what makes this place so special. There are tons of great cafes in Kansas City, but what sets Maps apart from the pack is that they roast their own beans in house and they are all super fresh. You can taste the difference in the brew and it's a nice change of pace to have something a bit different since many of the local spots in town use the same local roasters. Once you find out about Maps you'll start to notice other cafes and restaurants that use their beans. It's not as many as say, Messenger, but Maps holds their own in this arena. They also make their own chocolate! And when I say make, I mean make. They actually make the chocolate bars and not just the candies. Even more impressive, it's damn good chocolate. Honestly, if you haven't been to this spot and have a love for coffee and/or chocolate it's well worth a visit. The cherry on top for me is how unpretentious the entire place is. You'll feel welcome, and the staff working will be happy to chat your ears off about their products. 5/5 for me!

Maps... home of the best PSL ever?…read more I was in the area shopping with a friend and was in desperate need of caffeine. I just happened to stumble upon Maps and I couldn't be happier I did. I chose one of their seasonal menu items, a pumpkin spice latte, and was blown away by how good it was. The pumpkin flavor was nailed perfectly with the coffee. Service was incredible (for a fun surprise, enroll in the rewards program!), and the shop vibes are very relaxed. I'm looking forward to many future visits!

With every visit to Andre's I become more and more of a fan…read more My first taste came from when I worked at the Nelson many years ago. Julian, the Director, is a fan of this place and he'd sometimes order an array of cakes for the staff to enjoy, they always went fast, and it was my first foray into European style cakes like what Andre's serves up. Flash forward more than a decade and I've been here a few times, sometimes to get chocolates for a friend, other times (like last night) for a meal. I didn't realize that Andre's does special events like their fondue nights. I have a feeling these are annual so you might have to wait until 2027 to snag a seat at the table, but their fondue meal was so much fun and comes with some history from their staff. Fun thing I learned was that they sell their fondue year round in the shop so if you ever want to do a unique date night at home just pop into Andres and purchase some to-go. It would be such a fun way to spend a Saturday at home. Finally, I'm going to add that for me what takes Andre's to the next level and makes it a must visit spot in KC is the history. It's been in the same family for generations, the recipes are authentic, and the owners are really kind people. It's the kind of business you can feel good about supporting and I'll be back!

I'd like to give a HUGE thank-you to the folks at Andre's for saving my Christmas!…read moreI wanted to buy chocolates for my best friend and realized (on Christmas Eve) that not all chocolates are gluten-free. My friend has celiac disease, so it's important to me to ensure my gifts to her meet her dietary restrictions. I checked online and discovered that almost all of Andre's chocolates are gluten-free and--better yet--they were open on Christmas Eve until 4 pm. So I dashed over after work, arriving at 3:40, and the folks behind the counter were all so kind and so helpful. I explained what I needed and they showed me the ready-made boxes of chocolates available--but then offered to put one together for me right then, to make sure that we chose exactly what she wanted and that every chocolate was gluten-free. They guided me through the choices, telling me the flavors that were in some of the selections, and giving their recommendations based on my friend's tastes. How nice of them!! I walked out close to the stroke of 4 pm, with the perfect box of chocolates in a lovely gift box. Hurray!! I really appreciate the staff's kindness, and going the extra distance for my friend, at the very end of their work day before the holiday started. Thank you SO much to everyone at Andre's, and Merry Christmas!

They have made this place larger so it feels a little too cold. They also used to make these…read morewonderful Portuguese pastries called Pasteis de Nata - little tarts made with a flaky crust filled with a custard and caramelized on top. Wonderful! We picked up what we thought were these special pastries that looked similar but no comparison. Now they are just a cheesecake filling in a cookie dough like crust - disappointing. They must have changed owners.

Been a while but their pastries are the best French Asian fusion!! And their hot dogs in croissant…read moreare fun. My favorite is the earl grey macarons though. Not too sweet and not bitter or dry.