The first time I was here, I was picking a gift for a friend with diabetes. I was greeted by a guy…read morewith a ponytail right away. He introduced me to the no sugar added hedgehog chocolate. I purchased a pack for my friend and he really enjoyed it! Today I came here again, a very friendly lady greeted us and offered us free samples of caramel white chocolate. She always helped us find a pack of no sugar added chocolate in the "almost perfect" section, which is all misshaped/broken chocolate at a discounted price. Their chocolate is good but the service is IMPECCABLE. Will for sure go back when I have a craving for chocolate.

I was showered with disappointment with my previous online orders and in-store experience. I used…read moreto go to this shore religiously. I request that my family only get me chocolate from this retailer, and give them specific instructions on which mix and match to order. Purdys no matter how it's ordered (online or by phone) manages to send me chocolates that I didn't order in my mix and match EVERY SINGLE TIME THEY GET THE ORDER WRONG! And I have to give away those chocolates. One of my friends bought me the coconut mango cream filled chocolates $12 for the 5 pack. I went to exchange it. I found out they have a NO RETURN/EXCHANGE POLICY. The clerk stated, "even if you just bought it and changed your mind, I can't even exchange it for you." For chocolates as expensive as these are I would expect better. That's the worst policies for a high end chocolatier I've heard of. I would expect you to stand by your products, not tell your customers to suck up your distasteful failed chocolate "creations". My last reason for shopping here was the sustainable cocoa farming they spout about on the website, fooling into believing they have some ethical framework they follow. This unfortunately doesn't go as far as putting any efforts into stopping child labour from their cocoa producers. Hopefully we can grow a conscience, because with the prices you charge, you can afford to act ethically.

I had their ice cream with my family and it was great. Highly recommend. All their other desserts…read more(primarily chocolates) look great as well.

They had such a smart display at the edge of the store that caught my eye. There was a rack with…read moreseasonal items that were all buy one get one free. I thought it was too good to be true! I picked up 2 bottles of their own ginger honey. The employee was super enthusiastic and suggested that we purchase one of their Santa chocolate bars with saltwater toffee, all proceeds going to Sick Kids. We obliged and it's my new favourite chocolate - it's so good!

It was my first time at this location in Scarborough and I instantly turned into a super happy kid…read morewalking inside! One of the staff approached us and offered a free sample of their new flavour Maple which was an immediate thrill! The ambiance in the store was magical and I felt like Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. My eyes were already eating all they could see around the store! So much to choose from and since it was my birthday my friend treated me to the Pick & Mix deal of 15 for $12. This is what I got: *Pistachio x2 *Milk Mint x2 *Milk Orange x2 *Dulce de Leche x2 *Snickerdoodle *Raspberries & Cream *Coconut *Maple *Milk Dark 60% *Milk Dark 70% So much fun choosing from the colourful wrapping and flavours! And this chocolate is always a delicious treat which I've been enjoying for decades. My only wish is there was another Pick & Mix choice between 12 and 75 chocolates like 30!

This Lindt outlet store is the closest one to my home. It takes roughly fifteen minutes for me to…read moredrive over to this store. The store is close to a pho restaurant and McDonald's. Just look for either one of these restaurants in Markham Road and keep driving in until you see Lindt. The store offers a variety of chocolate bars, individually wrapped chocolate balls, and gift boxes. There are often pretty decent deals. I come here just before Christmas to get my chcolate fix and gifts. If I need a birthday gift, I always find a fitting one here. There are typically free samples here. Go for them! Staff here are friendly and helpful. I love everything that I have purchased at this store. (107)

Always enjoyed the pastries, desserts and chocolates from Cho-Kwok-Lat :) Located on the busy Main…read moreStreet Markham. There are limited parking spots on the street, and more parking spaces behind the shop. I opted in for the Buckwheat Croissant and a Black Sesame Latte during my recent visit. The croissant was super flakey & delicious, and I absolutely love that subtle buckwheat flavour ^^ The latte was also lovely. Service was friendly and courteous, and was able to heat up the pastries for me! The shop is bright, spacious and clean. There are a few tables for customers to dine in, and a designated area to put away dirty tableware and garbage when you are done.

Love this small bakery located in Main Street Markham. It's a very cozy and comfortable spot to…read moredine if you choose to. I've been here a few times and their selection of baked goods is amazing. The staff are friendly and efficient. The filling in their baked goods are really well portioned, and I don't find their sweet pastries too sweet. I've loved every single item I have gotten here! Definitely work checking out.

Wow another great place to get chocolates. It was a scorcher of a day so just tried the ice cream…read more The setup is cozy. I tried the salted caramel which was very good and pistachio (have had much better). Picked up a chocolate offering as well so will update after having tried it. I think I will be back for ice cream if I am in the area.

A true gem! I haven't tasted hot chocolate this decandent since a long time. They have a couple of…read morecomfy chairs so that you can linger by the window. Very nice service and we will be back!

they have gelato, vegan gelato (which, let's be real, is just sorbet), AND ice cream. pick your…read moretreat, head to a park bench right next door, and enjoy with a side of people watching. if you know what's good, you'll also grab their chocolate chip cookie. this place has THE best chocolate chip cookie in Toronto - yes, I said it. i'm giving you the inside scoop, you're welcome. people of Leaside, this establishment is yet another privilege your neighbourhood bestows on you - congratulations.

Interesting flavours. A tad expensive but not surprising given the neighbourhood. Luckily they have…read moreall sizes. Service was friendly. It's rarely crowded here.

ONYX Chocolates located along Gerrard St E. near Broadview Ave in East Chinatown produces some of…read morethe best chocolates in the city. I've only had their chocolate bars (where you can find them at select places around the city) as well as their soft serve during the summers. Their store is small where there is no seating. Upon entering, you are met with a display of bonbon chocolates. To the side they have a wall full of their chocolate bars and they also have a freezer with their ice creams/soft serves as well. Their bonbon flavours are quite unique, many of them being Asian flavours (think tangerine jasmine, ume black sesame, coconut pandan, Ovaltine, tom yum lemongrass, White Rabbit, salted egg, durian, Pei Pa Kao (if you know you know!)). Their chocolate bars also are quite unique as well like the mi goreng (Indonesian fried noodle), durian, hojicha, and caramel pork floss). I had their soft serve last year which was a lemongrass gelato with yuzu/caramel & jasmine tea agar jelly. This year when I went, they had toasted milk with Pei Pa Kao (regular cup is $6.50, a mini cup is $5). Such interesting and unique pairings, something I've never had before (especially pair the Pei Pa Kao with ice cream haha!). Overall, a chocolate gem in East Chinatown. Do not miss out on going to ONYX Chocolates!!

I was in Canada for a trip and came across Onyx Chocolates. They are definitely come across as a…read morefancy chocolate brand. Just boxes itself looks like some sort of designer good haha. I ended getting the 16-piece assorted box and they were $57! I have to say this was one of the most unique and memorable chocolate experiences I had. Each piece felt like a mini adventure, combining bold, unexpected flavors you wouldn't normally associate with chocolate-- but they work beautifully. Standouts for me were the dragonfruit black sesame, Thai tea, and tom yum lemongrass. The craftsmanship behind each flavor is incredible, yet somehow addictive. These chocolates is something to savor slowly. Don't pop these like candy-- smell it, feel it, look at it, and taste it slowly.... Also I love the color on each individual ones!! Makes me not want to eat it. Shoutout to the chocolatier, such an incredible experience! I'll be back!

Something fun to do after doing some shopping!…read more We found this Kit Kat store while shopping and you can create your own Kit Kat bar in store! First, they have three flavours of chocolate that you can choose from: milk, white or dark chocolate. Then, you can choose three toppings (they have around 12 toppings you can choose from, e.g strawberries, almond, hazelnuts, marshmallow...etc.) Lastly, you can choose to either customize the box or let them surprise you with a box. It's pretty fun thing to do with your friends! While waiting in store, my friend and I found that the lines to be a bit confusing. We did not know where the lines were. For the Kit Kat bar, we ordered dark chocolate with frozen strawberries, almond and marshmallow. The strawberries were dried and it added a fresh taste to the chocolate. With the marshmallow and almond, it made the chocolate so much better in texture! Definitely worth a try!

I have a fondness for KitKat bars. It started when I took a summer course as an undergraduate…read morestudent. When we had a break during our three-hour class, I'd hit the tuck shop and get a KitKat bar. I'd eat it and it got me through linear algebra. I did it again the following summer for statistics. Math + KitKat = good times. For well over a year, I have flagged visiting KitKat Chocolatory. It is the first store of its kind in North America. I made the pilgrimage to this KitKat Mecca recently when I had a voucher to redeem for a customized KitKat bar. I dropped by last Tuesday on my day off. It's at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. I parked by entrance G at lot H1. I feel like I'm watching Sesame Street! It is one of the closer entrances to the KitKat store. I was fortunate to have nabbed a decent parking spot. When I entered the store, there were two customers ahead of me. A male staff member, Prudence, came behind the counter to help me out. I was longingly admiring the Japanese collection: "I've had the cassis in the peach box," I said. "My favourite is the yuzu," he said. "Is it because it's citrusy?" I asked him. "Yes, it's like a tangy lemon," he replied. We instantly connected on a KitKat flavour profile level. It was pretty cool. I said yes to the Japanese collection. I showed him my voucher and he led me over to the counter to help me customize my KitKat bar. The procedure consists of choosing your chocolate first. You have milk, white, or dark. I'm a dark chocolate fan, so I went with it. You then have the option to select three toppings. I knew that I wanted freeze-dried raspberries and coconut. "I need something salty," I said, which made him nod in agreement. "You have these three options," he said, pointing to them on the chart. "Pretzels. Yes!" You also have the option to include a customized message on the box. He showed me one example and I loved it. It was like Prudence knew what message would resonate with me. I chose this one: BITE ME. Seriously, I'm delicious. Perfect! He was great putting my order together, confirming what I wanted in my customized bar, and then needed my phone number to text when my order was ready. Normally, it takes 90 minutes to complete. Since it was a weekday and not crazy busy, he said that it would take an hour. Yay! I paid for the Japanese collection with a credit card. I tapped and was done. I got one text to confirm that it got to me. Prudence handed me my receipt. I thanked him and wandered off in pursuit of a late lunch. I was relaxing after a yummy meal when I received a text message that my order was ready to pick up. It did indeed take an hour. Yay! I headed over to the store and Prudence welcomed me back. He had my order ready and showed me what my curated KitKat bar looked like. It was beautiful! The bar has eight wafers covered in everything that I had specified. I was thrilled. He then showed that my Japanese collection box was included in the paper bag. I was so happy. I thanked him for all his help, which he truly seemed to appreciate. I happily left with my goodies. I ate them gradually throughout the week. My customized bar was amazing. Dark chocolate tends to work well with raspberries and coconut. It's my favourite combination. Adding something salty to dark chocolate heightens the chocolate's taste. I typically don't find dark chocolate to be overly bitter. There was no bitterness here! The Japanese collection was yummy. I loved all flavours: cassis, passion fruit, yuzu, strawberry, and raspberry. Each flavour profile was so perfect. I wish that they came in big bars, though. If you are watching your wallet, it's not cheap buying stuff here. It's the only drawback that I can see. If you don't drop by here often, you'll be fine. I recommend coming here if you are a KitKat fan. It's also cool to experience it for the first time or want to give a unique gift to someone special. I had an excellent, memorable experience. I'd definitely come back here for more yummy KitKat treats and happiness. (314)