What a cute shop! We went on a Saturday so we could do their chocolate tour. The guy who held the…read moretour (so sorry I forgot his name!) was very knowledgeable and knew his stuff! He obviously has been in the business a while. He made the tour easy to understand and walked us through the entire process. It's really awesome they make everything from scratch and using so few ingredients. You can really taste the quality of their chocolate. Sadly, they didn't have the grinding machines with the chocolate in them because they were out of the beans! They were having shipping issues with their stock. But we were able to taste a bit of everything they sold which was really cool. We picked up their dark and milk chocolate bar at the end of the tour. Highly recommend for a bit of fun!

I've been on a bit of a chocolate binge lately and decided to stop by Olive and Sinclair Chocolate…read morewhile we were in town. Per some sources, they are the first bean to bar chocolate maker in Tennessee, and they even offer weekly factory tours, although I wasn't able to make it in time for one. Olive and Sinclair has a relatively small retail area. They have all of their products on display and more importantly, have tons of samples! I ended up trying basically everything. The chocolatier doesn't advertise where they source their cocoa from but I asked an employee and she said they switch it up all the time. Apparently the current batch is from Peru, which gives the chocolate a pretty neutral taste at the start but then transitions to a kind of sharper dried fruit taste. They also sell several types of caramels. The Ghost Pepper Caramel starts with the caramel sweetness. It's only a second or two later that some heats starts to show up. I'm not sure how much ghost pepper they actually use; the heat is a bit more than just a warmth, but isn't nearly to the point of being painful. The heat lingers for quite a while, enough that I had to wait a good five minutes before trying another caramel! Interestingly I think this one has the "cleanest" caramel taste, at least at the start before the pepper kicks in! The Duck Fat Caramel has similar sweet undertones but adds on a really savory and almost meaty element on top. The Sea Salt & Vinegar Caramel has a light vinegar scent. It starts with sweetness and a light tang, but then the vinegar gets stronger. It never gets to the point of tasting like a vinaigrette, but is quite noticeable. To be honest, I'm not a fan of any of the caramels. They are certainly unique and nice to try though! I ended up picking some of their more intriguing products - the Bourbon Nib Brittle and the Smoked Nib Brittle - for gifts. From what I tried in store, they're both exactly as the names imply: super bourbon forward sweet candy, and a surprisingly intense smoky sweet. Yum! Olive and Sinclair Chocolate is definitely a place to pick up some unique local gifts! I wish I had made it in time for one of their tours.

I went to an event at Brooklyn Bowl and ran into Ivory Cotton Bar on their rooftop. The setup for…read moreIvory Cotton was so cute and the cotton candy was great! There were three flavors, coconut, cheesecake, and strawberry. The owner was super nice, and I was so excited to eat cotton candy because it had been years since I've had the chance. If there's an event and you want to add something extra fun and special, I'd definitely recommend adding this cotton candy bar. People loved it!

Mere Words cannot adequately express how happy my stomach is right now. I do not like to drive so I…read morerarely frequent Nashville but thankfully these fine people take pity on...um..I mean they PARTICIPATE in...Clarksville's community holiday events so I have been able to stalk ... uh... harass..uh..follow harmlessly..Yes! That's it! I Follow them harmlessly from a safe distance of fifty feet (pretty sure that's what the restraining order specifies) to whatever local venue they may be at to get my fix. If you would like to follow harmlessly as well, I suggest following their IG page for current locations or if you are in Nashville run -do not walk- to their store to pick up that yummy nummy red velvet. Seriously, they are THAT good. Grandkiddos like the cookies & cream too.

As a Franklin native, I love coming to fork of the south for small souvenirs for any visitors I…read morehave or gifts for a loved one. I've been here several times over the last 5 years and only recently had an odd experience. I love the variety of products in the store and was pleased to see that they had been moved to a larger space inside of the Factory at Franklin! When roaming the store, I would've loved to see more "Franklin" and local apparel - of course they have a good selection of items but I saw lots of "Brentwood" and "Columbia" items and not a lot of Franklin and Nashville which I think would be beneficial for them as they are in the Factory in Franklin. Usually love their young friendly staff but went earlier in the week and had an odd interaction with an older woman at the register who made a weird comment about my shirt. She also seemed to have no clue what she was doing when trying to ring me up. Her colleague had to help her but I literally stood there for 30 minutes JUST TO BE CHECKED OUT. Anyways, usually have a good experience but they are going through change and im assuming they are experiencing some bumps here and there... Either way I will be back and love this little shop dearly.

Super cute shop. We were excited to check out the waffles based on another Yelp review but they've…read morechanged their menu. We weren't in a shake or ice cream kind of mood so we didn't order anything but maybe next time.

They are celebrating their first anniversary! May it be one of MANY!…read moreFirst time I've had bingsu and chose the mango, wow! The softest, ripest succulent mango chunks and flaky cream ice! What a neat texture combo! Can't wait to go back to try more treats!

The staff were kind and informative. The store is a cute,…read morewith good seating and ample free parking. They sell both bakery items and miscellaneous trinkets at the counter. A friend and I shared the banana honey toast -- a sweet and delicious treat! They present all their goods in fun ways that make you even more excited to enjoy. The prices seem higher than average, but it's proportionate to the big portions. Since they have so many unique items like the honey toast and bingsu, I'm excited to come back and try more !

Who doesn't love a spot dedicated to nothing but candy?!…read more Situated on the top floor of Cool Springs Galleria, Candy Craze is a small, but jam packed store offering all things candy. Candy Craze is mainly a "by the pound store", where most of their options are in cases and purchases by the pound. You can mix and match for the same price, which is great because there is always something we want to try, but don't want to spend a lot on, so buying one piece along with all the stuff we know we like is a nice way to check it off. The store is a bit dated, but what spot in a mall isn't these days. Service is friendly, even on the phone. I rang them before popping by as I was unsure best spot to enter the mall, and they let me know the easiest way to find them. Overall, I do not do malls or purely candy shops often...but I am not mad at this candy shop inside of the mall.

I am a diabetic and I tell you what I have tried all sorts of chocolate covered almonds, and the…read moresugar-free chocolate covered almonds are by far the best I've ever had in my life. They are a little pricey, but the flavor is amazing. Their customer service is spectacular. The manager is doing a great job.

I'd seen this place before when in the area and made a mental note to stop by next time. I'm glad I…read moredid! The place was busy with customers, but it didn't take long for the team to get my order. There were so many delicious looking items. I decided to get a classic glazed donut because I feel it's a good litmus test for a bakery. The team member got my great donut from the back. I'll be back! There's free parking in the lot, and it can get busy. Love: service (kind); glazed donut (moist, fluffy, crispy in the right spots)

100000/10 experience. The croissant was absolutely delicious, and the frappe complemented it so…read morewell. The cafe was clean with a nice playlist and the staff is very friendly.

Named after the Italian word that essentially means panache or pizzazz, BRIÒ Gelateria and Caffè…read moreselected the perfect name to celebrate their dashing bistro east of Nashville. Apparently, not all the best bakeries lie within the big city after all. About 25 minutes out of downtown Nashville lying on the western periphery of Mount Juliet, BRIÒ makes a stunning array of Italian treats. Cannoli, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, sandwiches, you name it! Their gelato game is very strong! In fact, it's the highest rated gelateria on the entirety of Highway 70, one of America's longest roads that spans the country from Arizona to the Atlantic Ocean. With all that fanfare and these tremendous online ratings, I eagerly anticipated my visit. The mint gelato was tasty, maybe a little too minty for my preference despite my obsession with this flavor, but still delicious. However, it was the caramel pecan cheesecake that blew my mind! This is one of the greatest desserts in Middle Tennessee, properly firm cheesecake topped with candied pecans in a beautiful caramel sauce that accentuates every bite. This is life changing stuff!

How did I just learn about this local gem?…read more Fabulous place with AMAZING gelato! I brought home some fig and ricotta gelato. It is divine! I tried the Brio flavor (mulberry and lavender) and will bring some home next visit. I easily could have tasted ALL the flavors but I somehow managed a smidge of restraint. I ordered a cortado as well. Hard to find that on most menus. The espresso machine was beautiful and my drink was caffeinated perfection. And I could not make my exit without a couple of items from the pastry case. I bought the pistachio ricotta cake and the amarena cheesecake. All of this was for me and I make no apologies. The service was great. All my questions were thoughtfully answered. The best answer? All gelato is made in-house. There were sandwich and breakfast items also on the menu. I will have to go back to try those. Because I was on a mission. And my mission was gelato. Mission accomplished!

What a gem. Looking got something to do with our 2 year old grandson while visiting from out of…read moretown. Shirt traffic free commute from east Nashville in the beautiful hills of Mt Juliet. Such a neat place. Clean, meticulously kept and inviting. Parking easy, grounds well maintained. Static displays of a village, a bounce zone, hay shoot ride, many trails and neat animals. So neat to see a fat pig in mud. The bee display was wonderful too. The people there are super friendly and helpful. There are numerous chairs and tables and a cool merchandise store. A nice way for grandparents to spend some time with their little bubbas while mom and dad work. Cannot wait for the pumpkin season around Halloween Exceeded expectations and highly recommend going. It's a great destination for young and old

This place is very beautiful! It's is a nice family friendly or a good date spot. The service is…read morevery good, and they have a lot different foods for you to try. If you love peach, all the baked goods are made from the peach they grow, which was delicious! The rain began to fall and then it stopped, it was a real good experience and we will be going back.