I love Betty Jane's. I especially love that Betty Jane's is no longer located in the lower level of…read moreLindale Mall. Whew, say that five times fast! Now located in the Twixt Town Shopping Center (off of Collins Rd., and across from the mall), you can pull right up to the store front and pop in. They also have designated "Betty Jane's Customer Parking." We stopped in a week after Valentine's Day. Remaining Valentine's merchandise was 1/2 price, but we chose to build our own 1/2lb. assortment for $12.99. Store is super clean and tidy. You can stock up on all sorts of pre-made chocolate boxes from the display shelves (Gremlins are prepackaged for easy grab 'n go and take up an entire display themselves), or build a box like we did. You can even buy a single piece of chocolate if you don't want to feel so guilty. My husband enjoys their peanut butter cups and I prefer the coconut clusters and famous Gremlins. As stated in my previous review (when the business was at Lindale Mall), Betty Jane's is also great for a variety of other candies such as gummy bears, fruit slices, as well as nuts and more. These items are sold by the bag. They also have some sugar free candy options. The two women working were very friendly. Jessica assisted us during our visit, asked me if the way the chocolates were arranged in the box looked okay before closing the lid (yes, really!) and even offered gift wrapping. Highly, highly recommend.

Meg has also ways come thru for us with amazing flavors! Let alone the cute packaging! I have…read morenothing but great things to say about her and her partner who both work to get these amazing treats made!

They have the Dubai chocolate bars! $20 per bar so more than some other local places. I will have…read moreto say the Belgian chocolate is superb from some other local places. And the details with the presentation is also above the others. Personally I do have one other place that beats this one. I would recommend this place to check out as they have so many other options to try. And they had other kataifi flavored bars like hazelnut. They are also at the Iowa City farmers market during the warmer months!

My go-to to chocolate place. Owned and operated by a young woman and her mother that produce super…read morefine tasting chocolate.

RUN, don't walk, to The Marion Chocolate Shop! This place is absolutely amazing, and I honestly…read moreloved everything about it. We went a few days after Christmas, and enjoyed our experience. The store front is very cute, and the interior is very cozy. But above all else: the CHOCOLATE! There was a wonderful aroma when you walked in. The owners take great pride in their craft, and it absolutely shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and competent, yet still find opportunities to further their expertise. We bought so much, as it was hard to choose just a couple items. So far we have loved everything. One fun surprise: the chocolate covered Twizzlers - trust me, they are worth it. I think they would also be awesome covered in dark chocolate too. The chocolate espresso with espresso salt (I think that was the name - please correct me if I'm wrong) was AMAZING, and I think my favorite...if I *had* to pick one favorite. They have also figured out how to ship around the US, which is wonderful, because we live in Texas, and can now get their chocolates delivered to us. I also love how they care about humanity. I love that this business took COVID safety seriously during the height of the pandemic, and chuckled at the art that supported mask wearing and distancing, when it was very necessary. Plus, there support of the LGBTQ+ community warms my heart. Sorry for the novella. The TLDR version is this: great store, AMAZING chocolates, fantastic humans. Make plans to frequent this wonderful business.

You must stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth! Ben and the staff are great and so accommodating!…read moreThis is my 2nd year pre-ordering caramel apples from The Marion Chocolate Shop. These are absolutely the most delicious treats ever! I personally love the milk chocolate dipped in pecans and my kids like the milk chocolate dipped in oreo crumbles! I love the convenience of preordering and picking them up later. You definitely need to stop in for caramel apples and much more!

Love this place for the chocolates. We tried them for a tasting for our wedding cake and the…read morecupcakes we received were very disappointing. They were not very presentable and they didn't taste great. That being said, the chocolates here are amazing

Wonderful customer service! Delicious handmade caramels. I ordered a Tiramisu for my husband's…read morebirthday and it was divine! Tasted like a fantastic aunt from Italy made it. I'm going to order the raspberry lemon cupcakes for my mother's birthday and a giant frosted chocolate chip cookie for me. I cannot wait!!!

This local shop gets attention for their popcorn, but many don't know that they also serve ice…read morecream. They have great options. I recommend their superman flavor. Another tasty choice is zanzibar chocolate. I've always gotten friendly service. You can even get a free sample to try before buying.

Such an awesome place!!!! All the popcorn I've tried was amazing! The service is top notch! The…read morelocation is perfect for a popcorn and ice cream spot!!!

NewBo City Market is always a lot of fun. There are such great little shops and many food vendors…read more This is a great way to try new types of food and support local eateries. You can find gift items and some other treats to take home and enjoy later. I love that the open space can be used for additional seating or more vendors to display and sell their items. I've taken classes here too- it's such a great space.

Good food stalls, tried the Arepas, had the beef and cheese great cilantro sauce. Good chocolates…read moreat the Lori Ann's Candies. Enjoyed the coconut bars at the Bread and buttered. They also had some good focaccia breakfast bread. KC's Cakes had a good mud sheet cake we took home for breakfast.