This is such a quaint little store off Pioneer street (next to Stagecoach coffee). They offer tons…read moreof cute hand-made chocolates, including truffles and specialty holiday candy. My favorite thing to buy are the chocolate turtles! Yum! They also have some small hand-made headbands and hats, too. They offer classes to make your own chocolates and they hold birthday parties, which is a neat option for older kiddos! I haven't taken a class, but they are pretty popular. Don't miss this cute little store downtown.

This place is a staple when you are showing friends around downtown. They make so many sweets, and…read morethe woman behind the counter was giving us samples and explaining all sorts of things to us. My favorite is the chocolate-covered smores. So I had to get one. This place absolutely blew my partner's mind, 'kid in a candy shop' was exactly it. I will continue to bring friends to experience the greatness that is Sweet on Chocolate.

Amazing local business selling delicious chocolate delicacies! I had the pleasure of tasting their…read moretruffles and chocolate covered strawberries. You can absolutely tell that they use high quality chocolates for their products. The chocolate was balanced and smooth. I will definitely return so I can try their different truffle flavors and variety of chocolate treats!

What a nice ice cream and candy store. The staff, especially Katie, was very friendly and…read morepersonable. We will definitely come again when we're in town!

Such a great candy and ice cream store. My husband and I stopped there after a great dinner at the…read moreColgate Inn. We each had ice cream cones and had the pic of wonderful handmade chocolates. Well worth the stop if you're visiting Colgate University.

Walk in to be flustered by the candy selection! In the rear of the shop is where the chocolates are…read moreat. The chocolate potato chips clusters are awesome. I bought some other goodies for my family, but in case they see this I'm not going to share about it just yet. Happy shops!

This is a lovely fine chocolate shop. It has a wonderful selection of truffles, chocolate covered…read morejellies (orange--my personal favorite), chocolate covered potato chips (ridges -those their crunch better than others), licorices, and many other delightful candies. They didn't have chocolate covered bacon, I guess that's more of a southern candy, but they said they were in the process of making it for the store. The salesman was absolutely wonderful. He was very kind and knowledgeable which surprised me for someone so young. He was very helpful as well. I will definitely stop in every time I come into town, which is typically 4-6 times a year. My in-laws live here. I recommend you do the same. They are across the street from where we stay. So they it's a very convenient location for us.

Excellent desserts and very friendly staff. There's so many tasty treats I have yet to try but for…read morethe moment, my favorite is the raspberry lobster tail.

It's so hard to write this review because Deserts Beyond The Ordinary is so good that it's…read morechallenging to find the right words to express how much I love this place. . I've lived in a number of cities around the country and can confidently say that this isn't just the best pastry shop I've tried in Upstate NY, but it's the best I've ever tried. The staff is extremely welcoming, kind, helpful, and patient through the ordering process and I love that it's run and owned by a local family. Although I don't live in the area, I order them frequently to send to friends and family and always visit when I'm in town. I consistently get excellent feedback on how much everyone LOVES their pastries which always look as good as they taste. I also appreciate that you can order a variety of mini pastries in advance. Their new location is beautiful, very clean, and a great place to meet for coffee or get some work done. They have an expansive menu with a number of unique flavor options. They're also very innovative because in addition to all of the usual staples, they also offer new, creative takes classic pastries like their flavored cannoli fillings. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful experience at Man in the Moon Candies! The staff was incredibly friendly and…read morewent above and beyond when we asked about peanut and tree nut allergies. They took the time to explain what shelf had safe options. They also have a great selection of delicious treats, so there was plenty to choose from. It's clear they genuinely care about their customers and making everyone feel welcome.

I'm a fan of any candy shop, especially one with tasty truffles! This one did not disappoint with a…read moregood variety of flavors and options. I'm going to nit pick and say that I wish the chocolate on the truffles wasn't as thick. I believe it takes away from the delicious filling each has. Although I only bought a box of truffles, they also sell other candies such as lollipops, hard candies, and chocolate-covered fruits. I'll be returning to taste their other goods!

Best chocolate in the world! One bite and you're hooked!…read moreThere is no comparison to any other chocolate! You'll love all the different chocolates novelties too.

The chocolate is not the only thing that is amazing! If you like fudge, their fudge is a must…read morehave!!! It is by far the best fudge I've ever tasted. The flavor and texture are perfect! It's smooth and creamy, not gritty like most fudge. It's a definite winner!

I have ordered chocolate covered strawberries and raspberries along with cake pops and s'mores to…read morebe delivered to my son at Binghamton. They are always so professional and kind. They go through great lengths to make sure your child gets their amazing treats and wonderful surprise from home. Definitely a great place to work with. The only drawback is that I never manage to get a photo from my son to post because the treats are devoured so quickly. Hopefully this year!

If you want to score points with loved ones, a gift from here will do it. The quality and…read morecreativity is unmatched; each piece of candy is such a work of art that it's almost a shame to eat it. At the very least, you need to take a picture to post to social media. And on top of that, the proprietors are warm, welcoming, and very, very funny. I can't imagine that anyone leaves this shop without a smile.

Even though I had coffee at lunch we all wanted to get more coffee at Utica Coffee Co. The coffee…read moreshop wasn't huge, it had a few tables with bar seating at the window. They still have some festive drinks available. I ordered the "Mistletoe Latte" iced, it was delicious. I also purchased their chocolate cannoli coffee for the house. The service was friendly and welcoming.

When my son is in town it means coffee drinks and stopping at both new and old coffee shops. Utica…read moreCoffee does not disappoint. This is the first time we have been to the Clinton location and it did not disappoint. Cute cozy coffee shop and a great place to stop for coffee. They are situated in the square in Clinton which is a fun place to shop though the weather today did not support a few hours of shopping but gives me something to look forward to.