Fabulous chocolates, fabulous service. I love the vanilla chocolate, the sichuan spice one, the…read morethai basil lime, the lavender, and the passion fruit. I also love that they do s'mores - I did a raspberry caramel s'more, and it was so cool to see them brulee it right in front of us. Shout out to Chris - we actually were introduced to Éclat at the Carpenter's Hall whiskey and chocolate tasting in Philly. He was so great, knowledgeable, and friendly, and we got a great sampling of their offerings. When we happened to be in the area a few days later for my birthday to check out Baldwin's Book Barn, we were glad to stop back in again. I'll definitely pop in any time we're in the West Chester area!

I was gifted a box of caramels from this boutique chocolatier. Its box contained an assortment of…read morecaramels (my favorite) both in milk and dark chocolate. The caramel here is not the chewy variety but a delicate elixir to be delicately savored. The chocolate shell is thin and flavorful. For a special treat, I would recommend them.

I loveee this cute chocolate store! I like that it's not busy and the layout kinda turns your…read moreexperience into a little treasure hunt (but not in an overwhelming way). I was immediately greeted by very nice staff who offered me samples of the season. They were so friendly without being overbearing and I love that!! We typically get Philly-themed chocolates here for gifts because of several reasons (1) shelf life is 6-8 weeks if kept out of the fridge (as clarified by the staff (2) gorgeous details to the molding that gives your chocolate great presentation (3) secure packaging in hard plastic or sturdy boxes (4) family-owned! I came in during their halloween decor season and it's so much fun to look around! I got their cola gummies (which I believe have crack in them because I couldn't stop eating) and super fun flavors (cabernet and bourbon). These wine/spirits-flavored chocolate tasted so good and the flavors developed as you eat them, they were giving us a whole tasting journey. Great spot to look around, trying unique flavor pairings, or getting Philly-themed gifts and chocolates that look and taste amazing!

We were just walking along and drawn in to a chocolate shop sign like an oasis in the dessert…read more There wasn't anyone else when we went in, and we were offered delicious little samples and had a lot of products to browse through. This is a great shop for gifts/special occasions but also you can just by a little something by weight to eat immediately. The employees were extremely helpful. We got the hazelnut cluster and the almond butter crunch. Both were sweet, chocolatey, crunchy, delicious. We got 1 each but you can buy them in whatever quantity suits you. They didn't make it far past the door before they were devoured. The displays were very visually interesting, the product high quality, and there is obviously a lot of care that goes into the presentation. Glad I happened to wander by!

Our plan was to stop here just for gelato while walking back to the hotel. The coffee aroma enticed…read moreus enough to also try the macchiato. The barista here really knows what she's doing. I felt like she really wanted to give us a great experience, and she did. That double macchiato was amazingly good. It was a very good first impression. The housemade stracciatella gelato had good flavor, but I've had better. The texture was a little off to me because of the ice crystals. It wasn't a deal breaker. The shop has a cozy setup where you can see everything they have to offer as soon as you walk in from the street. Just be careful that the door doesn't hit you while trying to make your gelato selection. Yes, it's right next to the entrance. They get an extra star for their artisan chocolates and Italian pastries. There was one pastry that I was looking forward to tasting that I didn't get to try that day. However, I was super happy to find out that they can ship them to you. The online ordering system is easy. The shipping price is actually pretty good compared to others that charge more for the service than the product itself. The Sfogiatelle Gift Box arrived in excellent condition along with the Italian Market Reserve K-Cups. The pastries were made fresh and individually sealed for delivery. They heated up well and never got chewy like others I've had. It retained it's flaky texture for days. The orange ricotta filling was abundant. Such a delicious flavor! The website says that it goes best with their signature Palermo espresso. Although, I thought the one I ordered paired well with it as well. I'll be ordering more in the future for special occasions. Don't pass up these pastries when visiting the shop. It's obviously a better value at the coffee house versus shipping them. Don't sleep on it like I did.

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! Really disappointed with the…read morecustomer service here. My friend and I came in wanting to get gelato. I asked if they allow samples (which is a very normal question) and unfortunately after my second sample, one of the employees responded with, "Are you gonna get anything?" with a clear attitude. It felt unnecessary and honestly uncomfortable. If you're charging premium prices for gelato, customers should be allowed to sample flavors before buying instead of being made to feel like a burden and blind buying. Sampling is part of the experience, especially when people are deciding what they want. I ended up feeling extremely uncomfortable and settled with a flavor that I didn't even try because I honestly did not like the ones that I did. What made it worse is that my friend independently noticed the same vibe from the staff afterward. She mentioned that the employees seemed annoyed helping and didn't seem welcoming at all. The gelato is mid (not smooth at all... grainy.. I've had store bought ice cream better than this) and the attitude and customer service completely ruined the experience for me. I've never been treated that way at an ice cream or gelato shop before. I do not know if they were racial profiling or being ageist (since my friend and I are Asian and look on the younger side compared to their usual customer population) because they seem to have good reviews on Yelp. Just incredibly weird and uncalled-for experience here.

Definitely enjoyed the Papaya Salad! Delicious with just the right amount of heat…read more Chicken Wings were yummy, crispy and juicy. Finger lick in' good! The Minced Chicken Salad, so flavorful and just simply delicious with the lettuce wrapped. Love the fresh veggies that comes with the orders. I will definitely come back for more authentic Lao/Thai food from Flaming Basil!

(2.5 stars) Sadly disappointed by the lemongrass beef. Pretty much indifferent to the taste, and…read morenot content with the price ~$12 and the portion size, which was mostly just white rice. Really wish the beef or vegetables had some kick to them, or at least a savory sauce to make it mix with the rice. And that the rice wasn't white rice, it just adds so little. Each bite just sort of fell flat.

I LOVE the sunrise in cali. It's rare to find a treat you can eat entirely dairy free that has that…read moredepth of flavor. I get it every time we go

This place is so cayute! Helpful staff. They noticed we were first timers and they explained menu…read moreand how to order. They have good amount of pints 'to go' a TON of toppings and VEGAN OPTIONS!!! Open space, tables to sit down and eat. Clean large bathroom too. Now the dessert creations were impeccable. Fresh waffle cones and fresh toppings. I kept it simple with a pecan crumble on vegan vanilla. Wifey got a strawberry 'something' with pieces of cheesecake. When I tell you they are precise with the placement of the toppings to ensure you have even bites--- I mean it.

Ummm 5 scoops of delicious ice cream for $7?? Damn right. They have a wide assortment of flavors…read moreand also offer soft serve, pretzels, frozen yogurt, among other things. Perfect place for a sweet treat!! They have a drive thru and a walk up window, we parked on the street and walked right up! 5/5 ice cream - we got a flight, great bang for ur buck 5/5 service - line moves pretty fast 5/5 vibes - classic little ice cream spot

When visiting Philly, this little ice cream stand is a stop I often request. My bestie and I always…read moretry to recreate the photo through the years as well. The service is always friendly, and there's a bench we sit on to enjoy our ice cream. It's a quaint place that has been in business for over 70 years! Wishing them many more years, and I'm sure to stop by my next trip to Philly.

Vegan peanut butter chocolate: very crumbly, almost like dried out peanut butter. That being said,…read moreit still melted like normal ice cream and texture in mouth was fine. I can't say I got super rich chocolate flavor either BUT (and a major win in my books) is this is the first vegan ice cream I've had that wasn't obnoxiously sweet. Would go back!

Popped on over since I heard great things about this place and let me tell you it was all true…read more Ava's is set up in this small area, but leave a big impact. There is seating outside but since it was chilly we took our ice cream to go. When it comes to service, they are so kind! When I asked several questions regarding flavors I was offered the option to try them. They have so many options I truly had to figure out which I wanted to try this go round. I opted to get a medium cup with two scoops! One of cotton candy and another of apple pie al la mode. Let me say bother were divine. The perfect balance of creamy flavor richness you want from an ice cream. Since it was chilly we waited in the car and unexpectedly they came and brought us our ice cream to the car. They absolutely did not have to do that but truly we appreciated the extra effort. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in town!

When we entered the staff vibe was weird. Almost like they didn't want to help us? But we placed an…read moreorder for two mini scoops. We both thought the texture was more on the icy side rather than creamy. I ordered the dark chocolate and felt like it was more like milk chocolate with dark chips in it. Overall, it was fine.

Really excellent ice cream. On top of the cute little robot mascot, there's a few things that make…read moreTubby Robot my hands-down Philly-area ice cream fave: 1) Ice cream flavors made in-house; I had banana. While it would have been easy to add synthetic banana flavor, the taste was natural and subtle. 2) Fun neighborhood -- right in Manayunk with tons around to do. 3) Video game theme. There's a cool in-store video game console that projects into the adjacent alley -- definitely a, "never seen this before"-moment.