We (my steady Betty (hereafter "SB" and I) attended a chocolate truffle-making class here. It was…read moreheld at their Millvale location, which is not a storefront, per se, but where the chocolates are made. This is an odd sort of review, because the only chocolates I've eaten from here were the ones she tutored us to create. And...well...they were magnificent. So rewinding a bit... I was looking for gift idea for SB. A friend at work pointed me to a link to a listicle or PG article about a chocolate making class. I'd never heard of it before. Completely in the weeds. When I went to A519's webpage, it was not intuitively obvious to me where I could go to sign up. BUT...it's listed under "products"...https://shop.a519chocolate.com/products/private-truffle-making-class There...I made a link for you. If you love chocolate, or you love someone who loves chocolate, this class was really fantastic. It broke down a bit like this...(2 hours) 1) Introductions/qualifications/backstory (5 minutes) 2) Presentation about cacao to chocolate...bean to bar. Terminology, taste, geography (10-15 minutes) 3) Tasting...taste various types of "raw materials" used to make chocolate truffles, white chocolate, dulce, milk chocolate, various percentages of dark chocolate up to 85% (20 - 30 minutes) 4) Making chocolates (the remainder) Informative, entertaining, delicious, and satisfying. It's a working kitchen, but doesn't take up a ton of space, so a six person class can be a bit cramped, but not uncomfortably so. There was plenty of space for each couple to follow instructions and hands-on. We first decorated molds using cocoa butter sprinkles (a la Jackson Pollock), then painted with an air brush, then made ganache and tempered chocolate and poured and scraped, cooled and broke molds, each couple taking home 24 BEAUTIFUL truffles. SB likes 'experience gifts', and this one was a great experience for us both. And the truffles WE made were amazing, so I can't imagine how good the ones Amanda (owner/chef) produces would be. Strongly encourage (think: valentine's day gift).

I have been to events where A519 handmade from scratch chocolates were featured and they are by far…read morethe best chocolates I ever tasted in Pittsburgh. They recently opened a pop up shop in central Lawrenceville which will be open through Feb 2018. When I arrived I met Amanda Wright's husband who is in charge of the shop. Chocolate truffles come in different size boxes and are very expensive. You can still order from Amanda either on-line or call her shop where she produces them if you are unable to come out. Boxes range anywhere from two to a box for $4.00 to about fifteen in a box for $30.00. Although they are grouped by category such as caramels, you are permitted to mix and match to your liking. I decided to opt for a champagne filled truffle and a dark chocolate one. They were box very nicely and I ate them when I got home. Believe me as always they are to die for! These chocolates are to be savored. Wine pairing also helps you enjoy the flavors better. I don't mind have to shelve out a little extra cash when I know something is extra special and believe me I have never been disappointed in any or their high end chocolates. If you are able to get to central Lawrenceville during the holiday season this place is a must if you want to get some of the best candy in the city. Amanda can also custom design a box using sports teams or beautiful art. This makes a great gift for someone who is indeed a chocolate lover.

Betsy Ann Chocolates was founded in 1938 by who else but a lady named Betsy Ann. Today, this…read morebusiness continues the tradition of hand-making chocolates and some other candies and sells them through their website, retail stores in a few states, and other organizations' fundraisers. On this Yelp page, the negative reviews were written a few to several years ago, so perhaps a different employee now works at this store. As soon as I entered the store, an employee came out to greet me. She patiently waited while I browsed the assortment of chocolates. I asked her if I could purchase only a couple pieces of each flavor rather than by the pound, and she said yes. My eight pieces of chocolates cost about $11 total. The employee rang up my purchased, bagged my chocolates, and thanked me. Here are my ratings for the chocolates: Raisin cluster - 5 stars Cherry cordial - 5 stars Raspberry - 4 stars Pecan cluster - 4.5 stars

I enjoy their variety of chocolate. I got a box of their Milk chocolate Meltaways. The young lady…read morewho waited on me was super friendly. The meltaways were very good.

Ordered a single cookie from here during a food truck festival. Did not enjoy it, tasted flavorless…read moreand dry. Felt like I was eating a gluten free cookie or something of the sorts. Would not recommend especially for the price.

I was really disappointed in the taste of the cookies. I bought a bunch and my family and I were so…read moreexcited to try them but unfortunately, they had no taste to them. Beautifully decorated and presented.

First time here and I love it! To my surprise, they really feature the ice cream over the candy…read more But the candy is hand dipped and made in house. The ice cream comes from Ashby's in Michigan and it is delicious. Funny thing, Ashby makes the Michigan Pothole flavor, and Yetter's sells the Pittsburgh Pothole. That's so great! The ice cream counter is so retro that it's a huge part of the nostalgic experience. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They told me everything I wanted to know about the business. Parking is on street and I snagged a space right out front.

Yetter's Candy is a family-owned and -operated candy maker and retail store that first opened…read moreseveral decades ago. Today was my first time visiting this store. My first thought was that the store did not sell many candies, but then I looked more closely at the shelves, and I saw many chocolates that looked tasty! I saw chocolate-covered almond barks, cashew barks, raisin clusters, peanut clusters, coconut clusters, nuts, buttercreams, cherries, turtles, caramels, peanut butters, potato chips, pretzels, etcetera. This store also offered other businesses' treats such as candy bars, tootsie rolls, licorice, gummies, ice cream sandwiches, and even pierogies. This store also had a small restaurant area with seats and booths. The menu listed sandwiches, soups, ice cream sodas, sundaes, and milkshakes. My husband wondered about the "braunschweiger" sandwich. I asked the two employees what braunschweiger was, and an employee replied that the meat is made out of liver, but the teenaged employees could not operate the meat-slicing machine. I selected four small containers of chocolate-covered turtles, cherries, raisins, and pretzels. The total price was $39. The employee processed my payment, put my chocolates in bags, and thanked me. At home, I ate the chocolates. The turtles did not appear to contain much caramel, but all of the chocolates tasted very good.

This place was very cute and very helpful. I got a lot of stocking stuffers…read more It reminded me of a candy shop I had as a kid. It took me back. There was a comfortable vintage family vibe. I do wish they had vegan options though.

OMG I always had these in the 50s great they are still in business…read more Only place for candy at Easter or Christmas

Everything is made from scratch. Huge selection of chocolates. I prefer dark chocolate myself. I…read morejust ordered a dozen of dark chocolate covered cherries infused with bourbon. Also one dozen of dark chocolate covered cherries infused with whiskey. Some may think the speckled hen is, a little pricey, but you're getting Quality

My Mom requested Speckled Hen Chocolate this year as our holiday chocolate after being gifted some…read morefrom a friend earlier in the year. So off I went on Xmas Eve day, on a 40 minute trek from the city to find what she called "the best chocolate on earth". I arrived 10 minutes before close, and the owner was so bubbly and helpful. I have some dietary avoids, and this store carries a variety for every body. She convinced me to try their vegan raw non-dairy and gluten-free bar for myself, made from coconut palm sugar that has a low glycemic index (great for blood sugar!) - it was as tasty a bar of dark chocolate that I've ever had. I also purchased some cordial cherries, white chocolate mint meltaways, and truffles for the family. And, they were regarded as among the best chocolate everyone had ever had. I'll definitely be back - it was definitely worth the drive!

Piccola Piazza is a gelato manufacturer specializing in authentic Italian recipe gelatos. The…read moreflavor array is extensive to meet every palette. While the prices for the coppette might see steep on a per ounce basis, you should rather measure the value based on how the gelatos make you feel and smile. They are creamy, deeply flavored, free of chemicals and tasty. Unlike store bought, the pistachio is roasted and not colored. And the gianduia (hazel nut and chocolate) is the real deal. The thing of dreams. Get the dozen mix pack and enjoy. I've only ever bought them directly from the owner so can't speak to wider retail availability.

Pittsburgh is so lucky to have this business! Finally, real authentic Italian gelato that can be…read moredelivered to your actual house! I ran into the owner and gelato maker at a tasting out in Carnegie, and was instantly smitten with his amaretto gelato. There's really nothing like this in this city. The gelato is thick and creamy and what you would want from a delicious, frozen dessert. And even more. Amazingly, he will deliver it directly to your house for a pretty reasonable low fee. It basically doesn't get much better than this! I cannot recommend Antonio and his gelato enough!

Sweet Treats by Stacy is a *small* business that makes desserts such as cookies, cupcakes, and…read morecandies. I initially heard about this business when my family members asked me to hire Stacy to bake cookies for my in-laws' 50th wedding anniversary party. I do not know the business's full menu, but this business has a Facebook page where I saw photos of snickerdoodle cookies, peanut-butter cookies, jelly-filled cookies, sugar cookies, buckeyes, and many other treats. About 2 months before my in-laws' party, I messaged Stacy through the Facebook Messenger app to inquire about placing an order. She said that she definitely needed at least a minimum of 2 weeks of notice. She sent me photos of some of her cookies. Her prices sounded reasonable. Several weeks before the party, I ordered 21 dozen cookies in the following flavors: lady lock, chocolate thumbprint, oatmeal raisin, plain pumpkin, chocolate chip, and pumpkin/chocolate chip. The evening before the party, we arranged a pickup time in the evening. Stacy had the cookies ready to go in sturdy pizza boxes, and she helped my husband and me to carry the boxes to our vehicle. At the party, my family members and guests commented that the cookies tasted delicious! :) Attached to this review are photos of most of the flavors of cookies that I bought. I forgot to take a photo of the lady locks.