Five stars doesn't even come close to describing this wonderful bakery experience…read more I am from a large family who love to gather over food and fun. The first time we had a cake from Creme de la Cocoa, it was lemon blueberry for my Mom's birthday. From then on, "good enough" wouldn't do. The cakes from this boutique bakery are exquisite works of art that taste absolutely divine. We've had vanilla cake with white chocolate between the layers and fresh strawberries for Easter, exquisitely decorated with whipped cream frosting and fresh spring flowers, a birthday cake for my mother that said HAPPY BIRTHDAY HURRICANE PEGGY with a hurricane and warning markers bc her birthday is the first day of hurricane season that was Florida Native, featuring summer fruits and orange zest in the frosting, and the latest for Labor Day that will be a classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and Fall decor that will say HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL! We've had their French macarons in every color and flavor, their charcuterie box for my husband's birthday which featured sweets of every kind in white and dark chocolate, and their homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. All were exceptional tasting and beautiful in their artistry. Creme de la Cocoa is where perfection in design and flavor are an every day adventure. And the customer comes second only to the quality of their decadent delights.

My bf and I stopped at Crème de la Cocoa for an after lunch snack. It was highly rated and I'm so…read moreglad we did!! We each ordered a Chocolate Chip cookie sandwiched with chocolate buttercream, along with a chocolate and praline cake that we split. Everything was delicious! I loved both desserts! The chocolate and praline cake was definitely the winner. The place itself is lovely and has a beautiful atmosphere, making it a nice spot to stop in for something sweet. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the service. It was average, and for me, personality and a warm greeting really make a difference in the overall experience. The desserts were wonderful, but I would have loved a little more warmth and friendliness from the staff!

"First Coast" food - 2 of 2…read more Ok, so this is food ... and it isn't. I didn't know where to eat in charming St. Augustine, Florida - America's oldest settlement - and would wait to return to Jacksonville to figure out where I'd then have dinner. I stumbled into Claude's Chocolate admiring the historic Alcazar Hotel which now houses city hall, a museum, and then some. As such, a dessert from practically adjacent Claude's would serve as lunch. Saying "old world European" may sound trite, but it's applicable here where the endeavor has a craftsman-like dedication, be it in the hand made ice cream/gelato, the chocolates and candies they select, and the tidiness of their small store. They do have enough space, though, for people to eat in and it was nice and cool inside. I had two ice cream flavors side by side - strawberry cheesecake and Belgium chocolate. This ice cream "lunch" was delicious and I savored the taste slowly as I sat inside but looked outside the storefront windows toward the Alcazar and its landscaped square. I was treated politely and with patience as I chose what I wanted from the glass case. I also purchased a small quantity of candy for the road. Claude's Chocolate is not a chain chocolate or ice cream store. This is sort of a boutique for fine chocolates and higher quality desserts and sweet treats. The prices are a little bit higher, but you get what you pay for.

This place in St. Augustine has one of the best hot chocolates I've ever had. So rich and creamy!…read moreThe barista melted 1/3 cup of shaved Belgian chocolate with milk- and it was incredible and it was only $5! The barista was super friendly and gave us a sample before we bought it. One of the only places where I wouldn't ask for extra whipped cream. Definitely gotta try this spot.

A short and... Sweet (because it's I've cream get it?... I'll just write the review now) review…read moreabout this place. It's a very small location right on St. George Street. Whenever I'm here there tends to be a line but it's quick moving and I've never waited long. The staff is friendly and the prices are good enough. The ice cream is real nice and on a hot day, something that is amazing! I had the blueberry cheesecake when I was here last time and it was very flavourful, the price is decent but you are basically paying a little more here because of the location. There are only a few tables in here due to the size but people eat their ice cream rather quick so I've never waited around, there's also benched everyone if you don't mind sitting outside. Friendly staff and good ice cream will have me stopping here again next time I want something sweet on St. George Street!

On a Saturday night if you looking for a sweet cold treats in st. Augustine, this spot is it …read more Love the sampling, I felt like I didn't have to order after the tasting lol. The Ice-cream was smooth and each flavored was is unique. If you want something fruity you got it ! Or nutty they have the selection, good variety. The workers were great, nice and polite. You can either stay in or leave with your items. Good sweet spot.

This is a fairly new store, only being open for about a year and a half. The owner is super fun and…read morefriendly. There is a lot going on in this store! He has several varieties of popcorn, a few deep fried sweets (twinkies, twix, etc), funnel cakes, shaved ice, old time candy and flavored bottled sodas. There is indoor seating and restrooms. The staff is more than willing to help you decide what to get and you can sample the popcorn flavors. The store needs better advertising from the outside though. They are in the corner of a large strip mall and hard to see. There is very little signage from the outside. They have large windows that they are under utilizing for advertising. They also need signage out by the main road. This seems to be a little hidden gem. It's very fun inside and kids would love to visit this place. During our short visit, there were a couple different customers who came in and bought a large quantity of items. Don't sleep on this place!

Carnival Sweets was AMAZING! We were waiting on our driver to do the Saint Augustine Christmas…read morelights tour. We still had about an hour so we went on a walk to find some coffee. We got about halfway to where we were going and decided we weren't going to make it there and back on time. We crossed the street and turned around to head back to where we were parked. We walked up to Carnival Sweets and immediately noticed how absolutely charming the store looked. You went inside and it's such a quaint little store. We were immediately greeted by two men who were just the kindest. I purchased two honey bun cow tails for my children and then I ordered two hot chocolates and a strawberry lemonade. To receive your drinks, you go out the side door to the left, around the back. The hot chocolate with some of the most decadent that I have ever had. It was incredibly rich and very flavorful. The strawberry lemonade was also delicious. Between the cleanliness, the cutest decor, the kindest staff, and the delicious drinks, I wish I lived closer to come here more often. This is definitely an establishment that deserves your money and time.

Cute little ice cream shop tucked away on the south end of St. Augustine. Friendly service offering…read more60 flavors of Hersey's Ice cream. My wife and I shared an incredible banana split (because we needed to get in our recommended daily servings of fruit - ‍). The portion was HUGE. Tip - they have a 6 pack sampler that allows you to get 6 smaller scoops to share.

Excellent options. We had midnight caramel River and brown butter bourbon truffle…read more The salty caramel truffle looks really good too. We will be back!

Tony and I stopped at Whetstone Chocolates on George Street in St Augustine Florida while walking…read morearound and strolling the cobblestone streets. I just love dark chocolates, the darker the better. I went inside and purchased a few pieces to take back to the room to enjoy later. The chocolate covered caramel pieces of heaven were amazing Definitely would go again!!!

Went to take a tour today. They were offering free tours for locals. I forgot my ID but did have a…read morephoto of it. I also had another id that had my name on it. The woman was rude and told me just to drive home (25 minutes) each way and get my ID thank you for not letting us take the tour even though I had a photo of my ID. You saved us from spending any money on your products.

I walked in and as soon as i did i could smell the pralines and i was offered a sample and i loved…read moreit at the first bite the two sales associates Arizona and Zoe were a great help i am definitely coming back.

One of my favorite dessert places in St. Augustine! Their chocolate is absolutely delicious and I…read morelove their marshmallows as well. My favorite thing to get here is the dark chocolate covered smore. 100% recommend. Truly addicting. The staff are very friendly as well. Fun for tourist and locals alike

Thank you so much for going above and beyond and bringing my husband's wallet back to our home. We…read morewere so surprised and truly grateful that you took the time to make the 25-minute drive, especially at night. His wallet contained very important documents, so your kindness and honesty meant more to us than you know. Earlier that day, my husband and I had visited your Cold Stone shop in Murabella and enjoyed how fresh and delicious the ice cream was. After your thoughtful gesture, we will certainly remember your shop for more than just great ice cream! Thank you again for your kindness. It was truly appreciated.

Stepped in here to grab a treat and get out of the rain, plenty of treats here and excellent…read moreservice but only one small table with a few chairs inside so it's first come first serve, weather permitting there are a few benches outside the store front. Two medium cups one coffee lovers with caramel and broken bits of a heath bar, the other pretty simple after asking for banana ice cream the accommodating attendant offered to incorporate a fresh banana into a few scoops of vanilla ice cream which turned out to be delicious both totaled just under $16.00 - not the best value but it is what it is. I've only visited one other Cold Stone Creamery but that was probably more than a decade ago and now I realize why, it's just okay in my opinion. The store was clean and the staff was friendly but I don't feel a need to repeat this experience anytime soon...