Get thee to Sweet MIckey's Candy Shoppe post haste!…read more This is a great spot in Ballard with every kind of fun candy you can imagine despite its small footprint. Staff is great, and fast on that register which makes the line move fast. I've brought kids and adults alike to this shoppe and everyone has found something yummy to take home.

This place is such a neighborhood gem! The staff are absolutely wonderful. It's set up nicely and…read morealways clean. They have a constant rotation of sweets for anyone's taste. Plus, in recent months they've brought in a ton of Swedish candy that is so fantastic! Don't leave without getting some fudge or chocolate...it is all so good! The best part? They allow you to taste test if you are curious about one of the candies in the bins!!

I mean...just look at the pictures! These are decadent little chocolates, rich and flavorful. They…read moredraw you in immediately with their beautiful design and then blow you away with layers of flavor. I especially enjoyed the filled ones. The owner was a pleasure to talk to and really passionate. I hope I get a chance to try these again and think these chocolates would make an amazing gift.

What a lovely experience we had at Bocavino when our wine was paired with amazing chocolate. Her…read moreartistry in the design of her chocolates were beautiful and matched the mouthwatering taste. I was excited to bring some home for my family....if I decide to share :) The owner was extremely friendly and added a great extra to the our wine tasting experience.

Very friendly service, they are willing to let you try some candies behind the counter if you are…read morethinking about buying something! This place has been here since I was little, and has been a staple of my UVillage shopping experience. A must see for gift givers, candy enthusiasts and families!

When I used to work in the village I would go here often. I don't remember the day when the fresh…read morebatches come in but everything is always FRESH. The high turnover ensures quality every time. I love the selection of licorice from all over the world and my favorite is the fresh all sorts. The Swedish and Icelandic licorice are delicious and I enjoy the Jordan almonds and the packs of candy corn and cinnamon bears. The truffles are fine. I do wish they carried some Christopher Elbow. By far, way better selection than Lolly and Pop and the selection feels more curated, customer service is more attentive, and there is an old time Sandlot movie feel. If you're a middle school kid with $3 and you can spend it on candy back in time and you have a crush on that one associate who is the older sister of one of your classmates working here then you may go to the confectionary to see her. Really cool vibe. I'm sure lots of first dates happened here.

I hired Eileen for my wedding of 250 people and the candy buffet was AMAZING!!!!! Everyone thought…read moreit was great and the candy was delicious. The presentation stunning! I could not imagine a better looking buffet table with such variety. She really does do amazing work. Our photographers said it was the best presentation they had seen all season long and the colors blended together so well. Eileen allowed us to pick out our own candy and made stickers with my husbands and my name on it for the to go boxes for our guests to take home. She even came after the wedding and packed up all the extras. 3 months later I still get comments from guests about the candy buffet. I am so happy I chose All You Can Sweet for my wedding!

From the owner: We provide custom designed candy and dessert buffets for any occasion! We bring apothecary jars,…read morecolorful candies, and all sorts of goodies that will leave your guests raving!

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.

First off, if you are a baker, the store is stocked with everything you need and if they dont have…read moresomething, theyll be able to get it for you! Next - the classes! If you want to brush up on a skill or try something new, Dawn's definitely has so thing for you! My daughter's 1st birthday is coming up and I decided I'd do an edible favor for everyone and landed on truffles! After a referral from a neighbor, my friends and I signed up for the Tempering & Truffle class, and it was so fun! You can bring your own flavor mix-ins for the ganache or experiment with what they have (which is a LOT). Dawn led our class and shes a hoot! Coming away I finally understand why I could never Tempering chocolate properly, which has been a struggle for year. But also how to make truffles! I made 5 dozen that came out stunning and hope our guests enjoy them! Will for sure be bake for the cake carving classes and the royal icing class for cookies, because my skills are basic and I'd love piping tips and tricks! When my little is older, we're totally coming for the kids classes!

My 18-year-old son has a strong interest in baking, and we visited this store to purchase supplies…read more We were very impressed by the wide variety of products they offer. From cake boards and pans in multiple sizes to decorative items such as sprinkles and confetti, they carry everything you need in one place. We also noticed that they appear to offer classes in the back of the store, which I am considering booking for my team as a team-building activity. It looks like a great opportunity and a fun experience. I would definitely recommend checking this store out.

I Called at 10:30am this morning and a cute medium box full of deliciousness was hand delivered by…read more1:30pm. The recipient texted to say that she had been snowed in for 2 days and the roads were icy. I'm thankful and thoroughly impressed! Thank you Chatterbox for caring enough about your customers by going out of your way to add one more stop to an already packed list. I'll be calling on you again!

I had a last minute inspiration to send a gift to my wife on a special occaision but I was in…read moreArizona and she was in Seattle. I wanted a locally owned and operated small business and I lucked out when I connected with Kate at Chatterbox. She personally helped me select a gift and delivered it to my wife at work!!!! It was a huge hit and made my wife's day special even when I could not be there. Kate and Chatterbox are more than worthy of any gift giving challenge you can give! I FULLY AND WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend Chatterbox!

Tried the matcha soft serve they just started offering. The matcha sauce is strong that go well…read morewith soft serve. The balance is perfect. I ordered the one without rice cakes and red beans and love it as I don't like anything too sweet. The staff brought the dessert outside of the store where we were chilling. There are no seatings at the store. Very thoughtful action just like you receive in Japan. The dessert is delicious and this would be the best place to have authentic matcha experience in PNW. I hope they open the cafe with all the Japanese sweets, wasabi mochi, fruits parfait, mitarashi dango, anmitsu, etc. in the future.

I had my first experience with J. Sweets at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood through a Yelp related…read moreevent. In addition to the swag gift bag provided, I did purchase additional items. Everything was so nicely arranged and the retail shop had such a great variety, I had to indulge. Collectively I had a nice assortment of delectable cookies, fresh mochi with a variety of fillings, sakura mochi, shoyu crackers, and chocolate pan cake. I appreciated that everything was fresh and well packaged for transport and for gift giving. Even the shopping bag is a keeper! J. Sweets has several locations in California, one shop in Chicago IL, and this location in Lynnwood (not Seattle as their store info postcard stated). I enjoyed the fresh items sampled because they weren't overly sweet or salty. I also want to give a shout out to Jacqueline for exceptional customer service via phone and while I was onsite! A few helpful tips to share: *J. Sweets is directly adjacent to Nordstrom and its coffee bar. *There is an 8 cent bag charge. The bag had a beautiful design and sturdy too! *Those with allergies, please inquire about ingredients while at the store. *Choose purchases wisely - there are no returns or exchanges once you pay and leave the retail store. A terrific find at Alderwood Mall, definitely recommended!