My bf and I went to KKO chocolate in Mount Dora. The day was little bit cold so we went there to…read moreget some nice hot chocolate. I hav tried many different hi chocolate. The hot chocolate at this shop was beyond my imagination. Very rich yet very tasty. Because you don't need to drink a lot to enjoy. Richness of chocolate yet you can enjoy it in your month for a long time. We also got a box of 6 chocolates. Each of them was delicious. I got raspberry and coffee ganache. The staffs were very friendly and the shop has cute yet elegant vibe. Those chocolates are great for gifts for others and yourself. Highly recommended!

If you love homemade chocolates, fruit pate and unbelievable desserts; this is a must go to place…read morein Mount Dora. Not only is everything instagram gorgeous; the taste is amazing. Everything is made in the shop. Sometimes you can see them in the kitchen creating.

The store is like a fragrant fairy land. If you can dream it, Lori can make it. Lynn is just as…read moresweet and charming as can be. Please stop in here and dream a while when you're in town. Years from now you'll be remembering the little shop with all the cherry blossoms on the ceiling.

What a cool little shop. It's a collective from different artists which gives you an amazing…read moreassortment of different things to choose from to buy. Myself, I loved the hand painted, hand made ornaments and the soaps that were made near by. They smell amazing and will make great gifts. There's a young man who bought one of the businesses off of someone else, and it's for making jewlery. He even sells jewelery Making kits for you if you want to make your own out of beads that he provides. It's great! I bought from him too, because I'm all for fostering business of kids. You will find so many unique and beautiful things made by diverse crafters in this shop. Truly, stop in and buy!

What a historic and charming town with a downtown that we enjoyed dining at two establishments…read more(Goblin Market and 1921). The food and service at both were great (separate reviews). Loved the downtown area and I know my boyfriend has frequented a lot while living in Eustis. I'll definitely be back as foresee visiting his momma at least once a year, and do have a cruise in September we will be returning to Orlando area. If in the area, take a stroll to shop and pop in for some eats or drinks.

We were here to do a morning of geocaching. What a great little town. Perfect for walking and…read moreshopping and eating. Part of our geocaching quest was finding all the mural and answering questions. It was a great time and the town was clean and seemed very safe.

I make a pilgrimage here at least once a month to buy some of the best pickles I have ever had in…read moremy life! How could that be, you ask? A small stand in a rural Flea/Farmers Market?! Well, when you finally find the store, you will be amazed at the long line of customers waiting to purchase cucumber heaven- I have seen the line with nearly 40 people in it! But don't let that scare you away, either grab a place in line, or come back- but the line seldom gets down to less than 5 people. However, it is worth the wait, not only for these homemade crunchy pickles, Frank, the owner, is a character and enjoys a good conversation. He has several different styles of pickles- my favorites are the regular dill, the garlic dill and- my current addiction- his Sweet Hotties. Wow, these are so good- sliced and crisp and sweet and a surprising heat that tantalizes your tastebuds! He has amazing sauerkraut, and- BEER on draft! The most popular seems to be the old-fashioned Pickle on a Stick, which seems to please both children and adults. He also has samples for you to taste. So, don't let the line spook you- it is worth the wait.

Pickleman pickles are the best in town! He is always friendly and upbeat. Our son will only eat his…read morepickles. He's pretty great! I love going there to get pickles. He always has a big line but worth the wait!

Gentleman approached us and offered a concise friendly education on his products! You don't get…read morethat every day! Happy to support and shop local! Thanks!

We were back at Mount Dora again after almost a year. We noticed this relatively new shop which…read moreopened in February 2023. The shop will definitely be on our must see list whenever we visit Mount Dora. They have so many cool options with specialty cuisine such as Amish, popcorn, popcorn seasoning, many different styles of beef jerky, hot sauces, dried figs, and other cool dried items that are hard to get items. Also, many could be cool gift items for family and friends. The store was clean, cool, and modern and very well- stocked. The associate helping us was helpful and friendly.

My boyfriend and I visited The Spice & Tea Exchange, and we had such a great experience. They offer…read morea wide variety of spices and exotic blended teas, and you're allowed to open the lids and smell everything before choosing, which made it really fun and interactive. They seem to have more than just spices and tea, which was a nice surprise. We picked up a spice blend that I used with a baguette and homemade tomato soup. I mixed the spice with olive oil, lightly toasted the baguette, added butter, and then drizzled the spiced oil on top--wow, it was amazing. It had a nice kick and so much flavor. I also tried their pineapple green tea. It's slightly sweet, which helps balance out the bitterness of green tea, making it very easy to drink. This tea was for my treat, I enjoy it well. Everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be going back. It is a bit pricey, but the quality makes it worth it--especially for trying something new or buying unique gifts for special occasions.

This is a really cool place to grab teas, spices, rubs, fresh coffees, etc. We normally get the…read moreFlorida Sunshine product, which is a lemon salt and we get it for gifts for family members. We just noticed on its ingredients listing on the product that in the past couple of years the producer has added sulfate to the ingredients which one of our family members is sensitive to. Still a good experience in one of our 'go-to' stores as we make the rounds in Mount Dora.

Oh so cozy and so many treasures! My hubby and I loved shopping there! Lisa is definitely gifted…read morewhen it comes to retail. Great brands and very wonderfully displayed. We will always go back there when we're visiting Mt Dora in the future!

Samples offered to customers, friendly service, unusual items and gifts with a sense of humor…read more Worth a visit to see the craft beers and wines and reminisce over the candy and laugh at the gifts .....

Walked by and had to drop in. Recently ran out of my fancy balsamic vinegars. They had some new…read moreflavors! Umeboshi and pink guava were new to the store; I tried flavors that might not be new, but are new to me. The store associate helped us find items and explain things to us. I left with the pineapple balsamic and the cranberry pear balsamic. Others I liked were the champagne vinegar and the mango balsamic and the grapefruit balsamic. I didn't like the key lime. The lemongrass mint was interesting, but very strong on the mint. Overall it was fun to see what they have and try new ones. I still left with only my favorites. I still have plenty of olive oil so I didn't buy any of those, but I did try the spicy Calabrian pesto oil. Oh- they have ice cream samples if you wanna try the balsamic on ice cream!

Having been introduced to infused olive oils and flavored balsamic vinegars as simple salad…read moredressing, my wife discovered Mount Dora Olive Oil Company (OOC) through word of mouth. Although Mount Dora can be a fun destination on its own, we spent a good amount of time in this store. Sampling is permitted and is necessary if taste matters to your palate. Another key to success is using the laminated pairing card that OOC provides. Once we found an olive oil we were particular towards, we used the chart to narrow down the balsamic vinegars. The balsamic vinegars on their own were quite tasty! However, we had to stick to our original goal and figure out the pairing. We eventually chose the Lime olive oil and Blackberry Ginger balsamic and the Garlic Olive oil and Neapolitan Herb balsamic. We also purchased the silicone pour caps that are reusable and easily cleaned in the dishwasher (we were told). The employees were very helpful in their assistance and recommendations and suggestions. We found out from them that the infused oils are imported from Chile and balsamic vinegars are imported from Italy. If enough is purchased during a trip and you're a part of their rewards program, you can get free stuff. On this visit, we crossed a threshold and received a free small bottle of balsamic vinegar, of our choice from the selection available for this reward. Reviews at home since implementing the simplifies salad dressing options have been very positive. One taster said, "mind blown." Our mission has been accomplished. If you ever have some time in Mount Dora, definitely stop in here and give your taste buds something different.

Great variety of Art, Jewelry and gifts for every occasion. Unique handmade pieces by local…read moreartisans.

From the owner: Artisans on fifth is a not-for-profit artists' co-operative gallery in downtown Mt. Dora, FL…read morefeaturing fine art, fine crafts and gifts handmade by Florida artists.