I had heard good things about this store so we finally decided to take the family for some treats…read more Boy am I glad we went here. First of all we were greeted by a friendly young saleslady, who was very patient with us while we discussed our options and tasted ice cream samples. We decided there were too many delicious choices to just get one dessert a piece. We picked out six cupcakes. Two S'mores, Salted Caramel, Red Velvet, chocolate raspberry cheesecake, and a brownie cupcake. We also got some German chocolate ice cream, and a sugar cookie with toffee bits on top. We haven't eaten everything yet.... but let me tell you what we did have was amazing!!! Ice cream was creamy, strong chocolate flavor, with pieces of coconut and cake pieces. Yum! Sugar cookie had a buttery flavor, crisp on the edges, but soft and chewy in the middle. Frosting was a vanilla buttercream that wasn't cloyingly sweet, something some places fail at. The chocolate raspberry cheesecake cupcake was pure bliss. A fantastic soft texture, not at all like a muffin in density, but it didn't totally fall apart either. The chocolate was a nice milk chocolate and then it hits you with the raspberry filling, just right. The cream cheese frosting on top put it over the edge. Delicious!!! Every bite was on point. The second cupcake we tried was the brownie one. That one was very sweet, I would even say a little too sweet with the frosting. It was much more dense, probably because it was part brownie. It was not our favorite of the two cupcakes we tried, however our daughter thought it was above and beyond the best cupcake she tried. So maybe if you're really into sweet that's the cupcake for you. The other three cupcakes we have yet to enjoy, but based on everything else we tasted I have a feeling they are going to taste phenomenal. If you're in Idaho Falls looking to get your sugar fix, go here. It's worth every calorie.

Back in my younger days (few decades ago), we didn't have a myriad of niche shops scattered all…read morearound. So, my understanding was "These newfangled places are for millennials and newer," and couldn't find the appeal of them. But: For a little while now, my other half and I have been investigating new-to-us food places. Setting a standard: Nothing is exempt, which means nowhere to hide from the explosion of "Sugar-rush pit stops." This day, we adventured to The Cocoa Bean. So, basically you have drinks to choose, and what sweets you want. As we were there for breakfast, our beverage was already decided as coffee. It is an owner operated place, and the owner was there to serve us. She is about our age maybe a little younger, and was very nice and informative. Honestly, maybe a little bit too nice--like forced sweetness and awkward. After asking her some questions to determine that their drip coffee is not strong, I asked her if she drinks coffee. She told me yes, and that she would typically use four shots of espresso in a coffee to make it strong. Though I thought this was a lot, I went with that recommendation. Well, I guess my strong is much stronger than hers: The red eye (drip coffee with espresso added) I ended up with was weak. My other half (who typically plays it safe with a latte) didn't enjoy the coffee experience either. So if we were to go back, we would definitely go to a different place to get coffee. As for our treats to complement our coffees: Taking a quick look at the display case, I saw that all of the cupcakes were heavily iced (I'm not big on icing), so I decided on a couple of cookies. One of the cookies I decided on was a snickerdoodle. Now, I've had snickerdoodles, and they have had a menagerie of flavors all blended into one. This snickerdoodle was brown, but was textured and tasted like a sugar cookie. It just was not a snickerdoodle. That being said, it was a good sugar cookie lol. They carry some I had never tried--macarons. In case you too have never tried them, macarons are a French creation and are different than macaroons. I didn't know what to expect with the Macaron: It was strange; it broke in my mouth like a piece of plastic with a slight bit of flavor--I just didn't like it. I tried a bite of my other half's Cupcake: The cake was actually pretty good, but the icing was the epitome of what I don't like--too sugary sweet. I had been hoping to enjoy this place: I didn't want to say these things. It's not easy being a small business owner. I know that, but honesty needs to prevail. The service was not bad, and she tried to be very engaging. Pleasant enough for sure, but she did seem to me, a little phony or forced. She asked for feedback, wondering how we enjoyed our food. When I told her I didn't like the macarons, and that they just weren't what I was used to, I could tell she didn't receive it well. The whole time eating this strange-to-me food and not enjoying my coffee, the surroundings were just very void of comfort. It's not a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere. It is to sit there under bright lights, with bright attitude and high energy, to eat your treats and be on your way. All this being said, I would take someone back for a cupcake just as an inexpensive treat. 3* for a hard-working attempt, and a good sugar cookie.

Probably my favorite store in all of Idaho Falls. The selection of gifts for everyone and every…read morecelebration no matter the age is unbeatable. The candies, chocolate, clothing and fun "add-on" gift topper selection is the best around. You can find something in every price range and the quality is fantastic. What makes this store my favorite besides all of the above are the wonderful owners and staff. They're always so welcoming, helpful, kind and appreciative of each person that walks in the doors. It feels like a big hug when you walk in and experience it for yourself - makes you want to stick around, take it all in and then come back for more. Definitely a vibe with all it has to offer from the cute little dessert bar in the back, make your own olive oils and vinegar flavors with tasting stations and the non-intimidating department store feel to the entire store. I tell everyone about this place and it has never disappointed. Thanks so much, Julie and Mike, for creating a luxurious, yet affordable store that captures the essence of the 5 senses along with my urge to spend money!

Their new place is more spacious than their previous location. Still has a wide variety of shopping…read moreand is merchandised very well

insane option of food both warm and cold chicken pot pies for 495. They are amazing donuts love…read morethem cakes you name it gluten-free they have it gluten free, dedicated location. Just bring a wheelbarrow load up Joy.

Omg they are all gluten free! So much selection. Very tasty most priced under $3. Call for hours ,…read morethey are small and hours vary. My new favorite bakery

Favorite cookies in town. If you haven't tried the Oatmeal Cookie Butter, you're missing out. I…read morewish they had one of the East side of town, but they are worth the trek to the West side.

I've been patiently waiting for the opening & it's finally here!…read more I have been driving past the Twisted Sugar sign for months wondering what kind of exciting things the establishment would offer. Well, they have finally opened their doors & I must say, I'm pleasantly surprised. Twisted Sugar has officially entered the soda-shop game in Idaho Falls. They have a well-thought-out drink menu that features over 50+ options, not including your own combinations. I look forward to visiting again soon to try one of the Twisters (Ice Cream Smoothies). The Pineapple Whip Twister sounds delicious. I tried the Peaches & Cream with a Sprite base. It was good but I wish the peach flavor would come through a bit more. There are also a ton of fun cookie options - ranging from your everyday chocolate chip to something a little more indulgent like Banana Cream or PB Nutella. I always start with a chocolate chip cookie at new places. I'm a firm believer that if you can't get a chocolate chip cookie right, I don't want to risk trying anything else. It was pretty good, I'll be back for the Banana Cream. I definitely think I made the right decision by joining the loyalty program on the first trip.

Friendly staff that are just what you want to see in the morning. They will share their thoughts…read moreand opinions about what to eat. We ate there 2 times and it did not disappoint! Go there and enjoy the day.

Cute spot! Opens at 8a Sunday morning and everyone knows it! I got here 5 min early and was 2nd in…read moreline (would have been first if I'd known to get out of the car!) and when I went to order there must have been 10 people in line. Service was a bit slow considering they said this is an every weekend occurrence - could be staffed better or benefit from process improvements to get things moving quicker, but most people are probably here to eat in on a Sunday.

Great service. Quick and delicious!! I had a gift card and it covered the full cost for two…read more.... even better!!! Thanks.

Well. Thursday night. Summer night. Line out the door and one poor girl working. 2 others doing…read moreGod knows what. Online orders. No sense of urgency for the 30 pissed off people out the door. These kids need an adult manager to help them out, prioritize, etc. Ice cream good. 45 minute wait....... Very very bad. Oh, and the one young man working tonight? His name is Landon. With the ear buds and no cares? I wouldn't hire him to scrub my undies. Landon.... Your parents should've spanked you more often.... Positive note: Navaeh worked her butt off! Get her some help Cold Stone!! Get her some help!!

Linda provided excellent service and a beautiful wedding cake and cupcakes (all delicious) for my…read morerushed wedding. She professionally delivered & set up her beautiful display of cakes and cupcakes at our wedding venue on her own while we were out taking care of other wedding preparations. Thank you so much Linda for your taking such good care of us and providing such good service and cakes!

Linda is AMAZING! I cannot say enough good things about our experience. We came into town for a…read morewedding and the bride had not made arrangements for a cake. I called Linda in a panic and she worked with us to arrange making a cake in under two days! The cake looked exactly like the photo I texted Linda and tasted DELICIOUS! I highly recommend Linda for any cake you need. Thanks again for working with us on such short notice, Linda!

I've had all of The Baking Bee'a treats, my favorite's are mixed berry crumb bar, the salted…read morecaramel Rice Krispies and all of the bars especially the banana nut bread. The service is great, when ordering Angel makes sure to ask for detail in what I want and always pulls through. The environment when I see her at the farmers market makes it lovely. The ambience is just relaxing at her booth. Ordering some more stuff this week!

The staff is always friendly and helpful especially when I am trying to figure out what I want they…read moreare always there especially when I can't figure out how to use the pump

Had amazing service highly recommended love this place great place to take family and friendsread more

me and my boyfriend had breakfast this morning, it was pretty busy but the wait was quick... our…read moreserver was sweet and the food was really good. it was a quiet environment and i had a pretty peaceful breakfast