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!

Came in here with a group if buddies because we initially wanted to sit on their outdoor patio…read morefurniture but it was only for patrons. Having some time to burn we had their flight of whiskey. For 20 dollars we sampled 3 different whiskey paired with 3 distinct truffles. Now knowing me I'm a 1 corona type of guy, so to be sipping on the whiskey seemed a bit much for me But there's 3 whiskeys tasted really good and was very smooth. The truffles were excellent ehich are hand made by the chocolitier in the back, thus their name. The flavors had depth and were so rich. Also the entire time she was extremely personable and friendly. In fact the friendliest restaurant person we've met in Missouri. She is extremely knowleadeable about the wines and liquors as well as the chocolates going into extensive detail and back story about the different items. Also the majority od things are sourxed from local areas, even the whiskeys. Granted things are a tad expensive, but ur paying for the knowledge and experience which is well worth it. If i ever come back to Kansas city which I won't, I will be back. This is the finest chocolate place in Kansas city!! Thank you again for the experience

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.

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.

During my staycation week, I was trying to find things to do that I hadn't done before. i was…read morepleasantly surprised to learn that Christopher Elbow offered tours, so I paid my $10 and scheduled a Friday morning tour. There were 11 people on the tour with me. When we arrived, we were given a small but decadently rich hot cocoa to sip. We gathered in the backroom that has been curated to resemble a museum exhibit with timelines, drawings and photos along several walls to present a detailed history of chocolate and the complete process of growing cacao beans, harvesting, drying, shipping, roasting and through all the ways they are then turned into an array of finished chocolate products. Our guide has been in the industry for a long while and was very knowledgeable and personable. After the history and botanical lessons, we were given an overview of the long process of roasting and mixing with the equipment front and center. Near the end of the tour, we were given 3 small chocolate bars - Madagascar, Ecuador and Vietnam so we could make taste comparisons. Half of the ticket price is donated to a group that benefits cacao growers and the other $5 is rebated back to you for an inhouse discount for anything that you purchase afterwards. A highly enjoyable and educational offering from one of KC's premier brands. Trivia: Did you know that a roasted cacao bean tastes like banana bread? Did you know that Christopher Elbow also has 3 other retail locations? San Francisco, Breckenridge, CO and Napa Valley.

I was first introduced to Christopher Elbow Chocolates a few Christmases ago when a client sent me…read morea box as a gift. My first thought was that these might be some of the prettiest chocolates I had ever seen--and thankfully, they taste just as good as they look! When my husband and I started planning a trip to Kansas City, I discovered that Christopher Elbow Chocolates is based here AND that they offer a Chocolate Experience where you can learn about chocolate, their process and the company. At $20 per person for about 50 minutes, it sounded like a fun addition to our day. Hands down, it was totally worth it! We went on a Thursday and happened to be the only two people booked for our experience, so it almost felt like our own private chocolate tour. We met the manager, who was incredibly friendly, and honestly everyone we interacted with was welcoming and helpful. During the experience, we got to try drinking chocolate, melted chocolate and a salted caramel chocolate treat--and every single one was incredible. The presentation itself was very thorough, with beautiful photos and examples throughout. We learned a lot about chocolate, their process and the company, and they took the time to answer all of our questions. If you love chocolate, the Chocolate Experience is absolutely worth adding to your Kansas City itinerary. You get to learn about chocolate, taste some delicious samples and then, of course, shop for chocolates afterward. We definitely didn't leave empty-handed! It's a great place to pick up something for yourself or bring home a beautiful (and delicious!) gift for family and friends.

This area of Overland Park is old enough to feel small town, but is so close to Town Center and…read moreScheel's. We came for Jalapenos, but didn't want to miss out on trying this cute little ice cream shop. The interior has the old school sweets shop feel, and has very little seating towards the back. The ice cream is homemade ,and features hometown favorites named after local teams. I opted for the cherry limeade and a scoop of cake batter as well on a cake cone. I also got a caramel apple as well on my second visit. Cherry limeade: so, so good. Somehow creamy, but tart as well. Cake Batter: reminds you of Coldstone's version, but without the chewy texture. The caramel apple:This won't be repeated, I wasn't impressed. This will be a regular stop for us, love it!

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!

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.

I love this sweet little shop. We walk to this area all of the time and it's always a treat getting…read moreto stop in here, no pun intended. In my opinion, their best products are the truffles. Perfect for a little bite or, even better, for a small gift for somebody on a special occasion or no occasion at all. During the pandemic, they have been offering curbside pickup on store orders, so I have gotten a few little boxes of chocolates to show some support. I highly recommend making a stop in here or checking out their website!

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.

This was my first time being back in since the remodel, The new counter and coffee are such a big…read moreimprovement. I believe that they added a few new coffee making machines that do different stuff (I'm not a coffee machine expert) but did see some stuff I don't remember seeing. They also have the different beans that they offer along the back wall of the prep area so it appears that you can try coffee with the different beans.

Hadn't been in over a year, but went in to meet a friend and admin. The coffee counter bar area has…read morebeen remodeled and has a seriously cool pour-over system. You pick the beans, make your own coffee combo if you prefer. They grind it and it runs through an auto-pour system. You can also get your beans roasted in store! Definitely put this in your list. Vincent is so nice and knowledgeable.

Amazing! Stella, our waiter was wonderful and made our group lunch with our dear friends that much…read morebetter. They had never been and they loved it! We love this place as my husband is Swiss and have been coming for years. Today we had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and all the staff were just amazing with great banter. Some in our group had individual lunch items, but most had the prie fixed lunches with different options chosen. All was so tasty, amazingly presented and just superb. Thank you to the one who found our group the last two rum ball deserts that had sold out. We can't wait to return.

Needed a birthday gift so thought I'd try a new candy store. Nice selection and helpful staff…read more Needed alcohol free and they substituted. Thankful. They have a little eat in section and an outdoor section. Since many were eating inside I did not take a photo of that area. Did cheddar dark chocolate and Ethiopian coffee and dark chocolate espresso. Personally, I liked the Ethiopian coffee better than the espresso. Both were good. Also purchased a six pack of their chocolate covered caramels, those are good.

An amazing selection of bakery and Café treats set up in an incredibly pleasing self-serve manner…read more Very upscale and excellent for networking, working, or social visits. Great service with workers happy to answer your questions. Free WiFi

Love to come to this bakery with a group or just by myself. They have a wide variety of baked goods…read moreranging from sweet to savory and I love their fruit filled donuts. Their cakes are also to die for because they tasted so light and flavorful (highly recommend the Blueberry Yogurt Cake). Their people working here are always quick and efficient and helpful if you need assistance. Nice place to treat yourself to!