We stopped by this beautiful chocolate shop near the pier where our ship was docked today and were…read moredelighted with our visit. To cool off after exploring Halifax, we each ordered a mango and passion fruit soft-serve ice cream in a cup. I also purchased a milk chocolate slate with almonds, a box of milk chocolate-covered hazelnuts, and a few wild rose milk chocolate truffles to enjoy later. The soft-serve ice cream was outstanding. We both agreed that it was one of the tastiest soft serves we've had in quite some time. The vanilla bean soft serve was exceptionally smooth, creamy, and flavorful, while the mango and passion fruit added a refreshing tropical twist that was perfect for a warm day. One of the highlights of our visit was chatting with Tara, the front store manager. She was friendly, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain the chocolate-making process used by the owner and master chocolatier, Julien Rousseau. Learning about the craftsmanship and care that goes into creating the chocolates made the experience even more enjoyable and interesting. Tara's assistant, Aldrin, was equally warm and welcoming, making us feel appreciated from the moment we walked through the door. The shop itself is spotless, beautifully presented, and offers a relaxing atmosphere. After spending several hours walking around Halifax, it was the perfect place to sit down, enjoy a sweet treat and a latte, and take a break. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would not hesitate to stop by again the next time we are in Halifax. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional chocolates, smooth and creamy soft-serve ice cream, excellent lattes, and genuinely friendly service.

This is a follow up review after trying another box of 24 chocolates that were shipped to me. This…read morewas a much better experience. I have found a description of some of the chocolate flavours online. There are still several chocolates in the box which are not shown online, especially the decorative holiday designs. I had to bite the bullet (i.e. chocolate [pun intended]) and hope for the best. Unlike the last time, the box was filled with chocolate flavours that I really liked. Some are very original like blueberry tea and the blue speckled dome-shaped dark salted butter caramel. Most of the chocolates shifted out of place, turned upside down or sideways in transit (see photo). I've been in touch with an executive at the company who knows about the issue and is planning to change the packaging. Hopefully, they will also enclose in each box a QR code or website address/URL detailing all their chocolate flavours. I appreciate that someone reached out to me when they read that my experience wasn't as positive as they or I would have liked. This is a company that cares about its customers and reputation. Their handcrafted chocolates are beautiful with many looking like works of art.

What a privilege to be in the same city as Michelle Ashley's Bakery. I've previously stopped in for…read morechocolate truffles and squares. The chocolate truffles are rich, flavorful, and silky smooth. The peanut butter truffles were the best I've had. Today I went back for cupcakes and a slice of cheesecake. Both knocked it out of the park. Prices are in-line with other bakeries but quality and serving sizes can't be beat. The owner is a truly lovely person- this is definitely a business to support!

I'm picky about chocolate. I purchased truffles as a gift after first trying a mint melt. There is…read moreonly one type of real chocolate - dark - so I also bought some bars. All I tried was excellent and reportedly the truffles meet the receiver's high standards. I'm so glad I found this place. It's a another gem in a small field.

Bought their products from Pete's. Delicious and worth every cent. Oatmeal raisin cookies yum!read more

Happy to review such a great local business for my 100th. 24 Carrots is surrounded in a stripmail…read moreof auto supply and detailing shops. I ordered 40 of their carrot cake cupcakes for a birthday party and they had to be just right. 24 Carrots delivered! The cakes were perfect. The right balance of icing and cake; unlike some of the other bakeries which have globs of icing in them and dry cake with no flavour. The cake was rich with a hint of spice and a few bits of walnuts in it. At $2 a cake I think these guys are the lowest priced local bakery in town too. The bakery was very professional. It was no problem to substitute the normal, carrot decoration for a custom message. My order was all packaged up and waiting for me when I told them I would pick it up.

Busy place. Smells great in here. Staff were fine. Place is…read morevery clean. I got a kids chai as it was a better size and price for me - very good. Nephews loved it. We also tried the Cheddar onion and chocolate pistachio scones. Cheddar one was 10/10 very good. Chocolate pistachio one was just not as good - not as moist, not as flavorful. Lots of other super tasty looking baked goods here as well. Lots of dine-in tables. 2 single-person gender neutral bathrooms.

Lovely little coffee place in beautiful Dartmouth. Coffee was a little bitter for my taste buds,…read morecroisant was very nice. Server at the bar was not very happy this day.

Gateaux Rose, I want to give you 5 stars yo, you're everything I like in a consumable product:…read morelocal, up and coming, and you make cupcakes! So, here's the deal with Gateaux Rose as far as I can gather: They are a new bakery in Halifax currently operating without a shop front HOWEVER they have a kick ass website where you can see all sorts of details pertaining to their own unique cake menu (past work), pricing and my favorite: recipes! Having stumbled upon the Gateaux Rose website a couple days ago (and with a trip to see the extended familia in my very close future) I decided to venture a go at one of their recipes, and more specifically: Thanksgiving browned butter sweet potato cupcakes with whipped cream cloud frosting. Bitting off more than I can chew you say? You might be right... Gateaux Rose, I could have really used a 'yield' amount. ie- this recipe will make so many friggin cupcakes that you will run out of little 'cake tins to cook them in and will be flogging cupcakes at random strangers in the hopes of keeping your weight to within 10 lbs of whatever you weighed p.c.e. (pre-cupcake endeavor) Really... i'm headed to see family and this is still an obscene number of cupcakes to have around even dispersed amongst a group. Come to think of it, there's one more detail that would have been really relevant: a bake temperature and bake time? Assume this detail didn't quite make it onto the website but that's ok becccaauuuseee... THESE CUPCAKES ARE AMAZING!!! My icing didn't turn out as pretty as yours G.R. folk but I appreciated your little tips about how to tell when my sugar was done cookin' and such: 'it'll look like a gummy ball at the bottom of a cup of water' was surprisingly accurate. Gateaux Rose does all sorts of speciality orders whether it be a birthday, baby shower or any other celebration this is definitely the new spot in town to try out! The thing I liked a lot about the orders pictured on the website was that they were all unique and individual and seemed to have been created with a specific person in mind. ie- no stock 'this is how we do a wedding cake' sorta stuff. The folks at G.R. can also be found some Saturday's (check their website) at the Brewery Market! I really love your online recipes too G.R. but a simplified version of some things would be useful for those of us that don't tend to have: cream of tartar and honeyed dates hanging around. Great cupcakes! Can't wait to try a market morsel of your own baking!

Gateaux Rose makes the best cupcakes in Halifax. They're made with imagination and a lot of love…read more Try walking by their Brewery Market stall and turning down one their perfect, pretty desserts. It's near impossible. They made me a batch of cupcakes that really stole the show at my family's Christmas dinner. Turkey? Great. Veggies? Tasty. But then I produced a tray of cupcakes FILLED WITH SALTED CARAMEL and topped with a citrus mousse. Holy Cats! Gateaux Rose is also different because the ladies who make the goodies are NSCAD grads. Their cupcakes look as good as they taste, with intricate designs and wee marzipan accessories. Basically, I'm in love with these cupcakes and want to marry them and have a life-long, fulfilling relationship. We'd be so happy together!

I really enjoy visiting this bakery - the owners are very nice and they carry a lot of delicious…read morebreads and treats. I don't recall the name of the cookie that I particularly like but it's lightly sweet and reminds me of shortbread - delicious.

Went to this Belgian chocolatier to try the dipped cone. See what all the hype was about…read more Basically soft serve ice cream come (several flavours) that are dipped into a variety of chocolate. Tried lemon dark chocolate and orange dark chocolate. The best part of the dipped cone was the chocolate. It forms a fairly thick shell over the soft serve. The actual soft serve and cone are nothing to write home about - mediocre to average. Small seating area indoors and a few tables outside. Can also purchase their chocolates.

Absolutely delicious confections and dipped cones. Friendly service, clean and cool ambiance…read more Highly recommend the raspberry sorbet dipped in dark Leonidas chocolate!

Beautiful store! Exceptional chocolates. Staff is very knowledgeable and happy to help. They have…read moresuch a variety that you will find several things that you will want to try. Blueberry chocolate, maple, and caramel were some of our favorites.

It's mediocre chocolate…read more For a company that self-promotes themselves as peace/love/generosity/community, you'd think they'd give out samples, but ABSOLUTELY not. They almost act insulted if you ask. After buying an overpriced bar, I was disappointed to see that this brand is nothing but hype.