In my quest to find the best Chocolate in NYC I made my way to NETO. NETO Chocolates are Kosher for…read morethe convenience of East Siders. I purchased a nine piece assortment and so far have tasted three flavors. Blood Orange, Coconut, and Hazelnut Caramel are very delicious. Expensive, but not outrageous.

What a cute hole in the wall! It would make an excellent gift and also a nice treat for yourself…read more The people who work there are very friendly and they also let you sample some chocolates. I got the 4 pack and loved all the flavors, but especially liked the orange one

Stopped into the Nuts Factory while i'm New York. I cannot for the life of me remember which…read morelocation it was because there truly were so many, but the space was well organized and the people working were friendly! I am allergic to nuts (lol) so I did not get anything but my friend enjoyed their hauls!

Nuts cluster and sesame cluster was stale. Could smell it as soon as I opened the package.read more

Delicious. Attentive, kind, and welcoming staff…read more Clean, simple, & modern decor. Cant wait to return w friends & family.

This is a new chocolate store that recently opened and the chocolate is from the UK. The space here…read moreis nice and well organized and clean. There are tables where you can sit and enjoy your coffee and chocolates. I did not taste any chocolate as I have food allergies but I did try a coffee. I tried the espresso tonic. I was told that that the coffee beans used have an orange taste to it and so it tastes like an Orange espresso tonic. Something I have never really had. It is interesting tasting. Staff are nice and I met one of the managers ( I think that is what he is and he was super nice). I love the packaging that this store has. It's a great place for chocolate lovers and I am sure I will be buying gifts from here because, who doesn't love getting chocolates as gifts especially pretty ones like these.

I LOVE THE GELATO AT VENCHI. I have visited at least 3 or more of their locations in Manhattan and…read morethe consistency and quality is excellent. I know I can count on a delicious, satisfying GELATO OR SORBET. And NICE SERVICE, TOO!! I definitely recommend that you stop in, if you are lucky enough to be at a VENCHI GELATO LOCATION. Enjoy!!

After lunch the next best thing is dessert, this place is well known and I finally have a chance to…read morecome by and try some of their gelato. I like the concept of getting a chance to sample a few flavors before picking the ones I want. In the end I went with pistachio, it was rich and full of pistachio flavor unlike most places. There was a decently sized line and there aren't any dine in seats that I could see, but a nice grab and go spot for the summer.

This shop is clean, bright and lovely! FINALLY A DAIRY FREE COFFEE AND SNACK SHOP IN MIDTOWN!…read more Coffee: if you're going in for a coffee this place has oat milk, almond milk, and macadamia, which is super rare! I personally love the almond milk they carry - it's way better quality than the generic stuff most coffee places serve to you. Bars: I love everything because they're dairy free - so FINALLY I can have all the chocolate I want without fear. If I had to pick an all time favorite it would be the Carob flavor - really rich and unique! I highly recommend this place - it's a bit out of the way on 1st avenue but so worth the trip if you're nearby!

First time at the shop and was disappointed. the person working there did not seem to really know…read morethe products even though he said they made the products in the shop. I asked for the ingredients of the chocolate bon bon type things and he said I don't know. He didn't even say he would find out. He was just on his phone so it wasn't like I was interrupting his work. I told him this was the first time I was there and I was excited to try new things as I have seen the bars the Westerly. He seemed like he really didn't like the products himself. The shop was filled with boxes, there was no place to sit after you ordered and there were no drinks available. there was a table there but it was filled with stuff like boxes and supplies. Sadly , the shop tells you to GET OUT without words. It would be nice to have someone at the shop who actually is excited about the mission and the products. He could not tell me anything about the products. So disappointed. I bought a bunch of stuff anyway because I liked the ingredients but I avoided the chocolates because he couldn't tell me what was in them. (also he didn't know anything about the chocolate bars). plus the packaging was dusty on the chocolate bars and bon bon type things. As for the bars, they are good. I remember a long time ago I tried the matcha bar in Santa Monica and it blew my mind. This time, it does not blow my mind but it does satisfy me. I would buy the bars again but as some people have written, it must have changed a few years ago. It's quite expensive for the size but when I need my fix and since I'm on a low inflammatory diet, this is the best stuff. I really love the carob bar. I am trying the granola, which is extremely expensive but I was happy to try something new I hadn't tried. I wish there was someone in the shop who liked the products and knew about them and I wish that the shop was just a bit more inviting.

This review is purely biased based by my nostalgic love of Pinkberry…read more At the beginning of the Froyo craze, I used to get the original tart at a local Pinkberry at least once a week. After the hype faded out in the 2010s, I thought I'd never see another Pinkberry again. Imagine my surprise when I saw this place across the street from where I was dining with a couple of friends. It was inevitable that I'd make a beeline for it right after my dinner. As usual, I got the original tart with my favorite mix-ins: a scoop of melted chocolate crunch, cheesecake bites, mochi, strawberry, kiwi, and blueberries. The froyo wasn't as creamy as what I was used to, but it was still really good and satisfying to my craving. Similar to most Pinkberries, the shop itself was a bit small in space, so it's more fitting for a quick visit. Too bad I don't live in NYC, otherwise I'd definitely hit up this spot (and the other Pinkberry shops) a lot more often!

I've tried every other ice cream spot on the block (Anita Gelato and 16 Handles), so naturally I…read morehad to give pinkberry a try. I ordered the dairy-free coconut, which is the only vegan flavor they offer. It tasted pretty good and had a nice creamy texture. I do find it to be expensive and I don't like how they serve it for you. You have the option to get with or without toppings for a standard price, but you're only limited to 4 toppings, and any additional topping is an upcharge. They put the toppings for you with a tiny scoop, so the price difference didn't seem worthwhile in my opinion. There was a line and multiple DoorDash orders going out, so the service was a bit slow, but not a crazy wait time. The shop was pretty small, but has the same frozen yogurt look as other places, with limited seating. Given that there is another frozen yogurt shop legit 2 stores away, I just wanted to provide a comparison. 16 Handles has more vegan options, but tastes more like soft serve ice cream compared to yogurt. It's cheaper, you can control the toppings to ice cream ratio, but it seems like there are usually kids/students around. Pinkberry only has 1 vegan option, tastes more like yogurt, but they're sparse with the toppings and it's more expensive. However, there wasn't any many kids, I assume due to the counter service rather than serving yourself the yogurt. They both provided similar experiences in terms of customer service. Both frozen yogurt shops, though entirely different experiences. I would return here if I wanted more of a yogurt flavor, but wouldn't bother with the toppings. This place, like 16 Handles, is not Ike neighboring upscale ice cream shops in UES. It's cozy, a 2010 yogurt shop vibe, and is solid for casual ice cream. I would return!

The 4 stars are due to overpriced pastries. Are they good ?…read moreNo , they are excellent! But not worth the price . Very good service , Very welcoming clean , fun place. It's like the Daniel or Le Bernardin or Eleven Madison Of the pastries - for special occasions.

Cute shop, delicious treats, but be prepared for the price…read more First of all, this is one of the cutest little dessert shops I've seen. I've walked past it quite a few times, and every single time I'd think, "I need to stop in there." But either they weren't open when I passed by, or I was on the go and never had a chance to actually check it out. Well, my mom beat me to it. She finally stopped in one day and decided to bring me home something sweet because if you know me, you know your girl loves dessert. It's my vice. She ended up bringing home one of their mousse cups. I honestly don't remember exactly which flavor it was, but I know it was loaded with chocolate. Now here's the thing: I'm not the biggest chocolate person. I have to really be in the mood for it. So while it took me a couple of days to work my way through it, I can absolutely say it was delicious. The mousse itself was incredibly light, fluffy, and smooth. It had a really nice texture and wasn't overly dense or heavy. It was sweet without being overwhelming, and overall I really enjoyed it. One thing I will say, though, is the pricing caught me off guard a little. My mom told me the mousse cup came out to around $33, which is definitely on the higher end for me. So if you're planning a visit, just know you're paying for more of a specialty dessert experience rather than your average cookie or pastry run. That being said, my mom got to meet the owner, and she said he was incredibly nice. He took time to talk with her, explain the shop, and tell her a little bit about what they do. And then he sent her home with cookies. Y'all know I love a good cookie. My mom had the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie and said it was delicious. I had the chocolate chip cookie, and honestly, it was a really good cookie. Buttery, great texture, plenty of chocolate chips, and a really nice size too. That alone would make me come back. Overall, I think it's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something a little more elevated and indulgent. The desserts are beautiful, the quality is there, and the customer service left a great impression. I definitely want to go in myself and explore more of the menu because they have several different mousse flavors and other desserts that caught my eye. And since the one I had was very chocolate-forward--and chocolate can sometimes overpower my palate--I feel like I need to try another flavor before I can fully appreciate everything they have to offer. So yes, I'll absolutely be back, and when I do, I'll be sure to come back with an update on what I tried next.

This review is for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and honestly, this one hit me right in the nostalgia…read more Last night my mom and I were craving a little ice cream. The spots closest to us were closed, so we decided to make it a whole thing--me, my mom, my son, and of course the dog. Full family ice cream scavenger hunt. We ended up at Van Leeuwen, and the moment we saw the shop, we were so excited. I remember when there wasn't a storefront--when it was just the truck roaming around Brooklyn. My mom and I used to go all the way from Jersey to Brooklyn just for that ice cream. The very first time we tried it, we had just finished dinner at Sweet Chick's, saw the truck, and said, "Let's get a sweet treat." I remember getting a ginger ice cream back then, and it was so good it stuck with me. So seeing the shop now just felt full circle. We sat inside and ate our ice cream, which made it even better. I loved the bright decor--it's clean, cheerful, and just makes you want to sit and enjoy your scoop instead of rushing out. It felt welcoming and fun, especially with the whole family there. I got the vegan mango sticky rice, which was absolute perfection. So delicious. I also did the strawberry matcha, and that combination was everything. The flavors at Van Leeuwen are just so good--you really can't go wrong. I also love that you can sample, because sometimes you need to taste first before committing, and both of my choices were a win. My mom did an espresso flavor paired with peanut butter, which she loved. And of course, my son kept it classic with vanilla and sprinkles--because kids are going to kid. Their vanilla bean is really good too--simple but done right. I love that you can buy pints inside or even create your own pint if you don't want just one flavor. And then there's Winter Wednesdays--buy two pints, get one free. Like... what are we even talking about? Go get the ice cream. Plus kids eat free on Wednesdays. We're New Yorkers--we eat ice cream in the winter. This just makes sense. Niya helped us, and she was so sweet and helpful. Great energy. I got my ice cream in a waffle bowl, my mom did too, and my son got a regular cup. The waffle bowl was crispy, fresh, buttery--everything you want. I also love seeing the growth--from a truck to storefronts to being in supermarkets now. It's nostalgic for me, and the best part is the quality has stayed consistent. The ice cream is always on point. Go in, sit down, enjoy the vibe, treat yourself, bring your kids, your family--get a scoop, get a waffle bowl, take advantage of Winter Wednesdays. You really can't go wrong.

My wife, daughter, and I visited on July 4 around 1:00 PM for ice cream. While paying at the…read moreregister, a sharp piece of peeling paint or coating from the counter went underneath my fingernail, causing it to bleed. The employee assisting me was kind and immediately asked a coworker to get a Band-Aid. Unfortunately, the second employee's response was disappointing. Rather than asking if I was okay or apologizing, she told me to "go home and take it out," walked away, and slammed the ice cream covers down. The original employee ended up apologizing for her coworker's behavior. Accidents can happen, but empathy and professionalism matter. I hope the damaged counter is repaired and staff receive additional customer service training so future customers are treated with more care and respect.