WE HAD A BLAST!! My family and I came in while visiting…read moreCarlisle. And we immediately were greeted by a lovely lady with samples. The entire staff there was wonderful , however there's one super stand out star by the name of Abbie! She was so informative and personable. She was incredibly patient with my two young sons who had tons of questions and we're super excited. I honestly cannot wait to visit the store again. We happily joined the rewards program as we know that this was the first of many visits. The prices were incredibly reasonable, especially the promotion for 75 truffles for $37 that were also accompanied with a lovely gift bag. Tons of selection, especially of items that you can't find elsewhere. This is definitely a hidden gem in Carlisle.

This has been an annual tradition for many years for myself and my wife. We love coming to this…read moreoutlet, which is located in an industrial Park and extremely easy to find with plenty of parking. If you're looking for exquisite chocolate, this is the place they have everything imaginable that Lindt makes. You cannot beat the prices as compared to a normal retail store . The store is well laid out extremely clean, and the staff are simply amazing .

Chocolates & other goodies…read more Having the opportunity to spend a week in Carlisle, I do what I tend to do in such circumstances: explore the area to find things I enjoy to make the stay a little bit better. I had driven past this shop twice, and finally had some extra time to get in there while it was open, and I'm glad I did. The shop is very European-ish in appearance; perfectly arranged rows of chocolates of every type. Teas, gelatos, coffees and other goods round out the offerings. I had my mind set on chocolates, and did a little browsing to get an idea of what was what. The young guy working there was in training and was pretty nervous. Rebecca, who had been busy with something else, came to the rescue. She was just wonderful; knew the products inside and out, and explained the different types of chocolates and how they were priced. I was able to make a decent selection of truffles and Rebecca hand wrapped each piece and put them in a box- the presentation was perfect as I had mentioned I would be bringing these for some friends to try. Had a great conversation while she toiled away, and the background music was the perfect accompaniment to the wares. Overall it was a wonderful visit, with fabulous customer service. I only wish it was open later for an after-dinner espresso / gelato. Prices were as expected for gourmet chocolates. Parking on the street Definitely give them a visit if in Carlisle.

Fun experience! There are plenty of goodies to choose from. The service was good, all of my…read morequestions were able to be answered. I was able to enjoy a window seat!

This is such a wonderful coffee and pastry shop! I have…read morecame here for coffee and was always helped by such wonderful staff! I ended up wanting to do a gender reveal cake and ordered one from here. It was such a wonderful experience & they were all so helpful! From ordering the cake to pick up it was such an exciting experience! I would definitely recommend stopping in for a wonderful crepe, coffee, or even getting a cake for your celebration! This wonderful establishment definitely helps give Carlisle its wonderful atmosphere! Please check them out!

Wife wanted to come for lunch! I had the Italian Sandwich again on Focaccia and the Wife ordered…read morethe Ranch Onion Pork Baguette Pulled Pork, Gruyere Cheese and Ranch Seasoned Caramalized Onion on Toasted Baguette. She stated that it tasted a bit salty. She loves their cappuccino and I had a coffee. We got Donut Holes Fresh fried donut holes with choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar to go with the powdered sugar! We tried them hot but preferred them cooler! The service is fast considering everything is made to order.

I recently participated in Georgie Lou's Retro Candy's 6th Annual Sweetheart Stroll, and while this…read moremay have been their sixth time hosting it, it was my first time even hearing about it. I immediately corrected that mistake by buying a ticket the moment I saw the event posted--and then started counting down the days. The concept alone sold me: a ticketed, adults-focused stroll through downtown Carlisle, with participating small businesses offering tastings, experiences, treats, and deals. Sweethearts of all kinds were welcome--couples, besties, gal pals--and dressing in red and pink for Valentine's vibes was strongly encouraged. Say less. Ticketing was super easy, and Georgie Lou's did a fantastic job with pre-event communication, especially via social media. One post in particular deserves a shout-out: a reminder to bring a bag to carry your treats. This is something I absolutely would not have thought about until I was awkwardly shoving sweet treats into my coat pockets. I came prepared with a small reusable shopping bag (pink, obviously), and by the end of the stroll it was completely full of sweets, trinkets, and purchases. Meanwhile, others were struggling with overflowing pockets alongside gloves, hats, maps, and life regrets. Lesson learned. Excellent advice! I found parking around 1pm and headed to Georgie Lou's to check in and grab my materials. The staff were incredibly friendly, checked my name off the list, and sent me on my way with a Map of Hearts, a button identifying me as an official 2026 Sweetheart Stroller, and a small sweet treat to kick things off. I also took some time to explore the shop itself--my first visit--and wow! They have managed to pack an impressive amount of nostalgic goodness into a small space. Total blasts from the past, plus candies I'd never seen before. Super fun shop! From there, the stroll itself was a delight. Georgie Lou's clearly put a lot of care into coordinating participating businesses, and it showed. Most spots offered sweet treats, discounts, or special offerings, but every single business was warm, welcoming, and happy to have folks stopping in. Even though I've done a few downtown Carlisle walk-style events before, I still discovered shops I'd never been in--and every purchase I made that day was from a place I was visiting for the first time. That alone feels like a win. Overall, this was a fantastic way to spend a few hours on a very chilly January Saturday. It got me out of the house, walking downtown, supporting local businesses, and discovering gems I usually zoom past while driving from Point A to Point B. I had such a great time that I jokingly asked if I could pre-register for next year... apparently that's "not a thing yet." Fine. I'll wait. :) This has officially been added to my annual tradition list. Great event, great execution, great vibes. Well done, Georgie Lou's!

Great nostalgic candy shop...lots of unique inventory! Definitely a great gift spot for people of…read moreall ages.

Destiny Dairy Bar may be Heaven on earth. On a working farm, there a tiny dairy shop that sells ice…read morecream made from the milk of the farm's cows. They also sell chocolate milk and other snacks. It's here you can buy a plate of veggies to feed the baby pigs, goats, and cows in the greenhouse behind the dairy hut. It's such a fun experience!

One of my favorite ice cream stops. Situated on a working dairy farm with plenty of goats, pigs and…read morecows to pet, feed and take pics of. The ice cream is so good. Silky smooth and you can't beat the price. The Destiny Bar also has frozen meat and milk for sale. Staff are super friendly and accommodating.

I got the purple cow and peanut butter cup sundae custards. Some of the best ice cream I've ever…read morehad! Service was also great as the girl at the counter was very helpful on deciding what to order.

It's a tradition to go to Massey's Frozen Custard every time we visit Carlisle. It seems like…read morethere's always someone new working in there, but we had a great person helping us out. The shop is really needing a good paint job and cleaning at the order window, but it's still looks frozen in time like the 40's. We always order the Raspberry Custard, but the other custard flavors aren't as flavorful as they use to be.

Food is absolutely amazing! Atmosphere is wonderful, even when very busy! Service is exceptional!…read moreWe have had Rachel twice now and she is phenomenal! This is our Sunday date place!

Good Food, selection a little small but food was great…read more Service was good Ambiance was good, like a small pub atmosphere.

loved it. best cake i've ever bought. cookies & cream flavor. for birthday surprise. great service…read more thank you very much.

It was a Thursday and I needed a birthday cake for my son's birthday by Sunday. Regine graciously…read moreaccepted the task and was very kind and professional. She even wrote a birthday card. It was such a sweet experience and the cake was delicious! Thank you!

Hook and Flask was hit and miss. The $12 spirits flight was nice. I was able to sample some of…read moretheir very own whiskey rye, and the delicious but not very potent apple pie moonshine. The appetizers (onion rings, fried pickles and soft pretzels) were all good. I was less impressed with their #3 IPA that reminded me of medicine. The cheddar burger was not seasoned at all, and the vegetables (tomatoes and lettuce) were wilted and unappetizing. The homemade chips weren't bad however. It's a good place for drinks and appetizers, but the limited meal menu doesn't seem to be worth much.

This spot has been great for years! I would have recommended to almost anyone that would listen…read more Today, however, is a different story. They may have been short or something going on. The food took forever, and the burger I ordered was way over cooked. The waiter was great, he even took off 20 dollars for us waiting for so long. This is obviously out of his control but the gesture was appreciated. The place was moderately busy, but not insane. I'm not saying I won't come back, I am saying I'm going to give It a little and try them again.

Glorious, unassuming, refreshing frozen custard off the highway. I'm so glad we stopped here while…read moreour car was charging nearby. Really nice service too! Beware the small is really large!

Service was good but I got ripped off. I got a medium sundae and half the cup is whipped cream…read more Barely any actual frozen custard. Flavor is good but I didn't get what I paid for. I got the amount of custard a small size would get but I paid for a medium!