This place is so busy you'll be lucky to find a seat outside. It's a split business with coffee…read moreshop on the other side. Videri is on the right serving $$$ non-coffee drinks - soft-serve, confections/ chocolates and other trinkets. You can get a sample (smaller than Kisses, maybe 1/3 of it) if you answer the questionnaire about stuff you'll find inside the museum, which is at the back portion of the building. Imagine doing a u-shape walk in a small room with frames on the wall. There wasn't a production when we came, would have been sweet! Kind of didn't feel as welcoming because they all looked plain and somehow serious (maybe tired at noon-ish). Would I recommend for first-timers? Yes, if you are already in the area. I'll definitely be back in Raleigh but 50/50 if I want to bring guests there again. Also, we walked to the factory from the Capitol but there's parking around the area since there are other food spots too.

The tour was self guided and we were told you could "sample all the bars." Well we completed the…read moretour and asked the girl behind the counter if they had samples and she was actually quite rude and spoke to us as if we were stupid for having more questions. We got one sample and she didn't answer our questions. Can honestly say I wouldn't go back. Rather go buy nice chocolates from someone who acts like they want my business.

I'm pretty sure the needohs they sell are fake, the candy selections pretty cool though.read more

If you are looking for those hard to find sodas or your favorite from your home state, Rocket Fizz…read moreis the place to go. They have a huge selection of sodas from grape soda to cream sodas to some bizarre flavors such as mustard. They also have a large selection of candy varying from specialties from other countries (Japan, England, Canada) to hard to find and old time candy. It's definitely a fun little shop and worth checking out. The only negative I would have is that it is pricey, but still worth the visit every now and again.

Why are so many of your candy bins empty? There were so many empty bins. How can you run a business…read moresuch as this one and not have half the candy you advertise? The salt water taffy was delicious. I wish you had more variety. This was our first visit so perhaps it's a fluke. We'll see what the inventory is looking like next time we go in.

Visited this store a few weeks ago before christmas and let me tell you, it is disgusting! There…read moreare roaches crawling around everywhere! The manager walks around wearing adidas slide sandals in a store that is selling food (which i'm pretty sure is a health code violation), in addition to being on his phone the duration of the time i was in the store. Was an incredibly gross experience, as far as candy shops go I would highly recommend a gas station candy section over this place, or stores like rocket fizz or it's sugar.

Amongst my favorite places and local businesses. Just an absolute gem of an establishment. The…read morechocolates are not only delightfully tasty, they look absolutely stunning, making for great gifts or even treats for yourself. I just love that they are truly bean to bar (you can literally watch them sit and sort the beans, grind them, make the chocolate and all other steps of the process). The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient -- and while prices are a tad higher than your basic chocolates, they are reasonable for the high quality of premium treats you are going to get Just an additional thing I did not mention in my previous review: Their packaging is also great. Not only do they print off the individual names of chocolates you got if you make a box, there is a QR code which when you scan, takes you to the visual and descriptive online guide of all their flavors. Highly, highly recommend, and cannot see any reason why I would not make efforts to continue returning!

Edible artistry! Some of the most beautiful signature premium chocolates I have ever seen and…read moretasted. Some of the treats looked like they could be exquisite pieces of jewelry or tiny pieces of art. Pure indulgence and a chocoholics delight!

Last night was definitely a great night full of macarons, charcuterie, networking, and fun at Mon…read moremacarons . Thank you again @oakcityspiceblends and @raleighbiscuitcompany for the amazing charcuterie class (I can't stop bragging about it )

This was such a fun girls night activity! My friend and I did the wine flights for $15+tax (great…read moredeal) on a Saturday night (plenty of seating available). You get to pick your wines and your macarons, which made it super customizable. The wines were decent (the cab blanc was a little too sweet for me, but I liked the cab sauv and the merlot) and the macarons were delicious! I got the (right to left) lemon lavender, pistachio, and cotton candy (once again, this one was a little too sweet for me but a fun blast from the past)! Everything came out pretty quickly and the workers there were very kind and patient as we sat and chatted for ~2 hrs. The only negative was that the shop is a part of a strip of other restaurants and stores with one small parking lot, so we did not find a parking spot on site. We ended up driving one block over to find free street parking on the weekend, but it was a short walk so it wasn't too bad.

Holy cow. Have made some middle eastern friends and have started with some Jordanian recipes. This…read moreplace has everything you need. Staff is very friendly and their bakery is spectacular. Buy some pillow soft pita and throw it in the freezer. Going to make the trip from Chattanooga once a month. Well worth the drive

Another place that is a long time regular family favorite that I have never reviewed. Way over due…read more I never realized how lucky we are in Raleigh to have so many good Arabic bakeries until I tried looking for them in bigger cities (Atlanta, Philly, D.C.) that are apparently completely bereft of good Arabic groceries. Jerusalem Bakery & Grocery has most of what you need for cooking Arabic food I will say flat out its the best pita bread on the east coast. When i visited other cities family there would ask me to bring pita bread when I came. The meat, cheese and spinach pies are fantastic. The cheese pies are my personal favorites. The family that owns this place is really nice, and will be even more pleased and solicitous if you show a genuine appreciation for their food. Oh, and they have a dessert that I can never remember the name of, but which is also wonderful and difficult to find - it's the one made of filo dough with cheese inside and attar (the sweet sticky sauce) on top. I have yet to see it anywhere else in the U.S, and they do a good job of it. Like many bakeries, they bake early in the morning and sell until its gone. So best selection and quantity is going to be in the mornings. For the visit on Jan 7, 2025, I got 3 meat pies, 12 cheese pies, 4 pita bread bags, and 1 sesame date cookie package which is also a favorite of mine. Total $51.14. An important pro tip is that the pies and pita bread all freeze great. so go ahead and eat 1 pie while its warm, because it likely will be, and then quickly freeze the rest. Then, warm it up in a toaster oven.

I chose Carolina Popcorn Shoppe because it was the only popcorn place in the area that I could find…read moreon google and I am so happy that I found it! The business is situated inside of a small shopping center and there probably always a parking space due to the location When I called the lady answered the phone and she was really nice! She told me that they normally take orders 24 to 48 hours in advance but I called at the perfect time because they were just popping popcorn! I was so happy about that! I ordered 2 bags of their bulk popcorn! The bags individually feed about 40 people! And they are huge! I ended getting 2 because I wasn't for sure if it would be enough and it ended up being plenty I still have an unopened one left! They offer so many flavors. While waiting to pay I was able to try a sample of their caramel siracha popcorn! And it spicy but good! I paid $36 for both bags which was extremely awesome. Overall great store, I would definitely recommend them for huge events! Or if you love popcorn!

Popcorn. It's hard to go wrong with it when it's fresh. It doesn't matter if it's plain or…read moreflavored. It's a nearly guilt-free indulgence even when mixed with sugary flavorings. It's popcorn, after all. What are a few spoonfuls of caramel or chocolate or nuts? Because some of the flavors use air-popped corn, that means there's no guilt. The calories evaporate when it's air-popped. At least that's how I convince myself it's okay. Carolina Popcorn Shoppe helps you feel better about indulging. They use all natural ingredients (except for the vanilla flavoring in the popcorn that uses it) and it's made fresh. Anything more than a couple of days old gets thrown out. Since there are no preservatives, the product won't keep long and the Shop doesn't make a lot of it in advance. If you're willing to wait, though, they'll make you a fresh batch. On average it's about a 15 minute wait while they fire up the popcorn popper and get things going. I haven't been there while they've done that, but the smell of popcorn popping is one of those "yum" aromas that might make the wait a must-do. If you decide to wait while they make your particular flavor popcorn, or put together a tin or a few big bags to take home or give as a gift, the shop has 3 or 4 tables and a refrigerated cooler with soft drinks for purchase. You can buy the popcorn in nearly any size from a couple of ounces to a pound or more. The hours it's open are limited, but you can always go online and order. It's also available at a couple of shops in the Triangle (e.g. Southern Season, NOFO, Gingham and Posh) so you'll never be too far away from a popcorn fix.

Tin Roof Teas is a cute store in Raleigh. They sell many unique blends of teas and will custom…read moreprepare the amount you want versus the prepared selections etc. There were so many selections it was hard to choose but I bought a lovely blend of lemon and blueberry which is delicious. I use a teaspoon of tea leaves per cup and it's rich and bold flavor is perfect on its own or with a bit of honey. They sell many accessories as well and the gift ideas are endless. I loved all the special honey blends too as that's my go to in my tea. The staff was great and helped me figure out the type of tea I would enjoy.

Listen up, tea lovers!!! If you love loose tea, teapots, and other tea accessories, this is your…read moreplace. The staff is very helpful if you need assistance selecting the best tea for your taste or needs. My personal faves are the Moroccan Mint and the Nettle Leaf, but I haven't tried as many as I would like. You can also buy just a cup of tea to enjoy then and there if you aren't interested in taking tea home. Love the shopping center location. There is a Barnes and Noble right next door and lots of cool shops. You can pick up some tea and then take a nice little stroll to do some window shopping.

Deco Raleigh is located in Downtown Raleigh on Salisbury Street. The iconic neon sign caught my…read moreattention and drew me in after a walking tour of Raleigh. The store opened back in 2012 and moved to its current larger spot in 2018. At the time, it was the only place downtown to buy a card and a gift. The building was once the NC State Bar's headquarters. Parking is on the street or at a nearby garage, so it can be somewhat challenging. Did you know that Pam Blondin, the owner, campaigned and built Raleigh's first parklet, and she commissioned the city's first sidewalk mural? She is a true pioneer of downtown's public culture. Deco Raleigh is an upscale gift shop with curated gifts. I thought the store was a good size and bigger than it appeared from the street. But the aisles were a little narrow in places. The store carries work from over 100 North Carolinian artisans. Inside, there is pottery, artwork, jewelry, textiles, apparel, home decor, puzzles, books, cards, and other unique finds. The store carries the "Raleigh" and "North Carolina" themed items. You'll also find some gourmet food items. The custom wrapping station makes things so convenient. It is the ideal place to browse and find a thoughtful gift for someone, or just buy something for yourself. The store design is warm, welcoming, and a total visual treat to explore. I'll definitely be back!

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!