Add 'Get a scoop at Kilwin's" to your Summer Bucket List!…read more Food: Absolutely decadent! I got a scoop of Two Berry Pie ("Vanilla-flavored ice cream, strawberry, blueberry & sugared pie crust") in a cup and the little got Lemon Sorbetto! Both were rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Kilwin's offers a sample so you can actually taste before you decide, which is a major win. It was a tough decision, but I will be back for the Cake Batter. The cones are made fresh in-house and smell divine. Beyond ice cream, there's a whole lineup of treats dipped in chocolate: pretzels, Oreos, marshmallows, you name it. Sweet tooth? Handled. Diet? Not. Service: Everyone was super friendly and patient, even with a line. You can tell they actually enjoy working there, which makes the whole experience feel even sweeter. Atmosphere: It's more of a grab-and-go setup, like just a candy store that sells ice cream not an ice cream shop, so there's no indoor seating but right outside there are plenty of benches in downtown West Hartford. The area is busy, walkable, and perfect for a side of people-watching. The quality is top-tier, the flavors are spot-on, and everything feels like a treat because it is. Worth every penny. 10/10 recommend for locals and visitors too.

Decide to drop by kilwins for dessert for the first time while I was in West Hartford center . Came…read morein thinking we would get fudge . But then we discovered they have ice cream as well! I tried the marshmallow s'more ice cream which was amazing ! Igor a small scoop with hot dude , caramel and Oreo crumbs and it was AMAZING !! Im obsessed ! My husband got the pecan ice cream which was also amazing .. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ice cream options! After getting our ice cream we walked around the center and enjoyed the weather and the ice cream! Perfect day ! Can't wait to be back and try some more flavour ! P.s the ice cream was soo good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it !

Great selection, I ended up buying candy cigarettes from my youth the chalky ones and gum cigar the…read morenostalgia. service was great and loved the homie feel of the shop.

Yummy candy in the back of the store and so many other great gifts. I had to buy some fruit slices…read morecandy and a beautiful T-shirt today. We stopped during the Bicycles on Main event that last the whole month of May. The service was super friendly and fast. The ambiance is always amazing and just a great overall experience!

Do not sleep on this candy store! I wish I was able to take pics but with a toddler in hand…read moremesmerized by this place there was no way I was whipping out my phone to pause the fun and amazement my whole family had. Every candy here is curated from all over the world. You can find amazing Swedish candies to Italian hard candies. Everything is so organized and so fun to look at! It was so fun to ask questions about where all the candy comes from and even try a piece to see what to get! You can scoop your own bag and feel all the nostalgia or buy a prepared bag or individual pieces. There is so much to choose from it can definitely be overwhelming but the woman at the counter was so patient with us and gave us some really awesome suggestions! My daughter loved their play station and it was a serious relief she was occupied with that so I could focus on finding some goodies for the fam. We opted for a variety of their sour Swedish candy and a bag of Italian hard candies. We even got this gigantic gummy worm and my daughter was just mesmerized at us pulling it out of the container! Though it's definitely pricey you are getting high quality candy from all over the world. This shop is incredibly unique. You do get a discount if you shop at their bakery first so definitely do that because I'm telling you are about to spend a lot because everything is just so good! Definitely will be here again!

When you first walk in, you are met with the most delightful sugary smell! The staff was so sweet…read moreand welcoming--and since we mentioned we came from the BouNom Bakery, we got a discount off of our purchase. BouNom Emporium is a small candy shop, offering candy from around the world from Sweden, UK, Spain, and more. There is an awesome variety of gummy candy that you can scoop into your own bag. Raspberry Lemonade Skulls, Watermelon Gummy Sharks, Pineapple Grapefruit Rings, and other fun flavors and shapes. If you love Peach Rings, you would literally be a kid in a candy store here. My husband likes this kind of gummy candy and hand picked a few different types for him to try. Since I visited around Halloween, there were a lot of fun Halloween shapes like vampire teeth and candy corn. I was also really excited to find the Sakura Matcha Pocky. They also had some of my favorite Kit Kats too. This place is truly unique and I haven't been to another candy shop like it. I loved the fact that they weren't wall to wall full of candy because it gets overwhelming. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the Avon ares.

"Well, I did not think the girl could be so cruel And I'm…read morenever going back to my old school" (Steely Dan) Old School and classic- that's the vibe Emrey's does so well. They are a "vintage-chic soda bar" with definite nostalgic vibes from the 1950's, or even earlier. Want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, milkshake, soda floats, ice cream sundae, banana split, or maybe a boozy ice cream or coffee drink? Well, belly up to their long soda counter, hop on a bar stool, and let your inner Fonzie go wild. You'll love their pastel pink, black and white color scheme, and you'll sure love their charm and hospitality. You won't see a zillion ice cream flavors on the menu, just the most basic varieties beyond vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. We ordered two Malt Frappes ($11 each), one Classic Vanilla and one Pistachio. They both came with whipped cream and a cherry, and my Pistachio was garnished with pistachio pieces in the frappe and atop the whipped cream. They were excellent, cold, thick, refreshing, frozen comfort food at its best and oh so nostalgic. Reminded me of the shakes we used to get t Howard Johnson's a lifetime ago. And the portions were pretty big, our server Gwen poured whatever wouldn't fit into our glasses into a plastic cup for us. Definitely worth a stop on your next visit to downtown Hartford.

Emrey's had been on my radar for a while. The shop is soo cute perfect for photo ops with the cute…read morepink decor and old school vibes ! Not to mention they have a speakeasy in the back behind the Photobooth ( yes a photobooth !!) I l got the s'mores hot chocolate and it was delicious ( I'm still think about it) Can't wait to go back and try something else !

I love supporting Penzeys and I love this location! There is plenty of space here to browse and…read moreeverything is always so neat and organized. The employees here are so friendly and helpful. The negative comments here are from losers that probably only season their food with salt (if at all!) and have never even stepped foot in the store. Penzeys has every spice you can think of and even better blends. I love their taco seasoning, sunny Paris, and sweet curry blend. They often have great sales and freebies so make sure to sign up for their email list!

This is not just a spice shop. For me, it's an activity. Went with my mom after eating at harvest…read moredown the street. I don't have photos of all the spices she got. We smelled a million lol they don't have a million but they have a lot. Make sure to smell all the various cinnamon bc it's so cool how different they are. I won't tell you my favorite bc you have to decide yours. O got some basics like sweet paprika, coriander but got a Paris spice that to me smells like I need to cook salmon stat. Get the Balti- put to. On chicken thighs and bake. Trust me it's the best. I go through more of that than anything. I also got a chicken stock base, which I haven't. I got the dip powder which you put into like the shower cream to make dip. It's kind of like when you make ranch dressing from the powder which I like to do, but this just makes it a little bit different because the ranch gets boring. And it is very good. Everybody is so nice. And will answer questions happily.

Ashley did an amazing job! I will definitely be using her again. I already referred her to…read morefriends.

I can't begin to thank Ashley and the team at Pink Flamingo Party Co. for the amazing job they did…read moreon creating a baby shower wonderland!! I live in Columbus Ohio and was co-planning a baby shower long distance for my daughter-in-law. Ashley answered every one of my many phone calls and assisted me on the best choices for our event! I appreciated the fact that when I was about to over order, she had no problem explaining the amount I actually needed for the venue, something unheard of these days!! Everyone at the shower was so impressed especially with the "hot air balloon" basket!! I will be moving to Connecticut soon and plan on using Pink Flamingo Party Co for future events as I'm sure, everyone at the shower will do the same! THANK YOU LADIES!!!!!

They absolutely make the best pasta and ravioli I have ever had in the US! I do not cook often, so…read morethe fact that I cam stop in, grab fresh sauces, and fresh pasta or ravioli, and "cook" them in minutes to have what tastes like a homemade fresh meal is just the best thing ever! Is it cheap? No! Is it worth it? Absolutely! You will never want boxed pasta from your local grocery store ever again. They also now have desserts and I loved the personal size fruit tart, and oh the to go with your coffee in the morning is a must try! The fillings of the ravioli change with the seasons, and the lemon in the summer and the truffle are amazing when it's truffle season! I literally did not even think I liked truffle until I tried this ravioli, and then I realized it was the fake truffle oil that restaurants put on truffle fries that I hated the smell of, which is nothing at all like the actual taste and scent of a real truffle that is not overpowering or stinky. Lol The owners are the sweetest and are always present, and I am so proud to see how many places are now using their pasta for their dishes. The space is clean, and I am so excited that they are actually opening a second location in Glastonbury! I can't say enough good things so if you haven't given them a try yet, add it to your must do list!

Visited More Italian Pasta Lab in West Hartford today for the first time! They have been open for a…read morefew years now, with a cute storefront that is easily seen by passer by. A beautiful family owned pasta shop in the heart of West Hartfords bustling restaurant lane. I picked up a box of their fresh spaghetti, and spring ravioli; Lemon Ricotta Ravioli and Spinach Ricotta Ravioli. I was greeted by Ana, the owner and we chatted about her new location opening up in Glastonbury, CT. If you love fresh homemade Italian pasta and or have never enjoyed this specialty before-- give it a try!