The perfect dessert for a hot day, and it is hot today in Salem. I actually wish I had asked for…read moremore info about this chocolate shop. The chocolate here tasted different to me. It had a stronger chocolate flavor and was not overly sweet. It's funny I was thinking about it when I tasted it. But didn't ask for more information about it. The store is cute. They have a counter with chocolate-dipped fruit and other things. They had cookies and brownies. They had another window that you could get milkshakes from. You could watch them do it. I had a vanilla been ice-cream with a salty brownie. It was WOW. The service was good. She gave me options and recommendations. The staff was friendly and helpful. This was a good find.

We loved this artisan chocolate shop and cafe! Although there is a small selection, we were blown…read moreaway by the flavors! Everything is homemade to include their chocolate sauce. The chocolate sauce is mildly bitter, but so creamy and yummy! The brownie slapped, 10 out of 10. I'm always skeptical to order brownies at ice cream shops because they almost always taste artificial, but this was amazing and worth it! The chocolate chip wafer slapped, baked extremely thin and crispy. Omg, so good! The chocolate ice cream was also amazing, 10 out of 10!! It tasted like a fudgsicle and had the texture of a fudgsicle! Side note, the unisex bathroom was pristinely cleaned and spacious with places to hang clothing/purses.

Look for the adorable little red truck outside and you've arrived at Fatties!…read more It's such an interesting concept, they sell savory and sweet items all in a ball like shape. There are a couple breakfast "chubbies" with things like eggs, cheese, and sausage. There's a Mac n' cheese chubbie, snd 3 flavors of Fatties (aka cookies). Drinks and ice cream are also available, I ordered a Nutty Buddy fattie and it was warm and delicious! I did have 1/2 and saved some for the next day but I think it's best when it's warm (as all cookies are!). I would've loved it if they had more than three flavors to choose from since they also offer cookies by the dozen, and it would be more fun to have a bigger variety in your box, but regardless, what they do have to offer is yummy.

My wife analyzed the area and found Goodnight Fatty nearby. We located it on the corner near the…read moreSalem Witch Museum. We walked in to a mouth watering aroma of delectable cookies. The inside is on the smaller side, but they do have an outdoor patio with some tables. They change out the cookies on a rotation, so new cookies are always popping up. We ordered the trio that included the cookies shown in the picture. There was an assembly line of bakers cooking up batch after batch of cookies behind the counter. There was a warmer that had boxes of cookies ready to go. The cookies were similar to Crumbl Cookie, but I feel these are a step above. That are a bit smaller than Crumbl, but I think they were better in consistency and taste. My daughter got the chocolate soft serve, but it wasn't the traditional milky soft serve. It wasn't bad, but wasn't incredible either. Stop in for a taste!

We stopped in yesterday afternoon after hearing great reviews and recommendations. Absolutely…read moreadorable store. Friendly welcome when walking in. Smelled delightful. Decorated so well and had just about anything you could think of chocolate/truffle/candy wise. We left with a large amount of chocolates and truffles and a few novelty items for our son. Chocolates were very fresh and delicious. The best raspberry jelly truffle and you HAVE to try the peppermint patty, it was our favorite!

4/10 - Could it be the oldest candy store in the U.S.? Maybe, but why is everything so expensive? I…read morethought that they would at least make their own candy but everything was sourced and overpriced. The only cool and unique candy that was historical from the 1800's was Gibralters. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit but it was right across from the House of Seven Gables museum so we just stopped by for a peek for 5 min.

Great gluten free and non gluten free treats! I loved the gluten free s'more macron…read more Service was nice and there was seating to sit and enjoy. However I took mine to go and they put it in the cutest box with a handle!

Cute spot further down Essex St to get sweet and pastry treats. Couple of GF options. Seating…read moreavailable inside. Service is fast and friendly. My wife had the S'more Macaroon and said it was perfect

No place better for the work of Art. They do on their candy. They should be commended. The people…read moreare very friendly there they variety candy is insane. They have all kinds of boxes and packages to pack it in. They'll also ship anywhere. Give it a try you'll like it.

The chocolate is delicious, but an Open House without samples is really just a regular day, now,…read moreisn't it??

The Whimsy Cafe is right in downtown Salem, close to lots of cute boutiques, and it has more than…read morejust ice cream. They also sell chocolates and gifts, adding to the "fun little shop" feel as soon as you walk in. I went specifically for ice cream because I was looking for a nearby ice cream shop, and this one caught my eye. It wasn't too crowded when I visited, and the staff was relaxed, friendly, and helpful while getting my scoop ready. I ordered a cookies-and-cream-style flavor with a blue base and cookie crumbles, and it was exactly what I needed on a hot Friday afternoon during a Massachusetts heat wave. I got the smallest (pixie, 4oz) size, and it was plenty for me. Overall, it's a very cute, kitschy little shop that's easy to pop into if you're in town. I wish I'd had more time to explore the gifts and chocolates, but even just stopping in for ice cream was a fun treat.

Whimsical little spot--Whimsy's is a charming Salem boutique and dessert shop with very witchy…read morevibes. This Salem gift shop is packed with Christmas decorations, holiday ornaments, candles, and witchy goodies, + chocolate and ice cream. I picked up a heart ornament with painted gold accents. The staff was incredibly friendly, and we chatted for a while--he even shared a recipe for German mulled wine. Whimsy's is great for unique gifts, seasonal decor and sweets. A must-visit boutique in Salem for holiday shopping and magical/one-of-a-kind goodies.

I am disappointed to say I would not return to this coffee shop…read more Perhaps I caught them at a bad time of day, they were starting to close. The young that made my coffee tried her best, but it was very obvious this was not a usual thing for her to do, my coffee ended up tasting like lukewarm milk. There were some cute items to look at while waiting. The chocolate croissant was good, but did not give the impression of being fresh made. Very sad as I had passed the shop several times through my day and waited to the end to grab a sweet and a coffee to go back to the hotel with.

You have to come here to try the pistachio and rose croissant!…read moreYou may need to ask for it a day in advance because the owner doesnt keep them ready because people don't usually ask for them, but i would absolutely come back to Salem just for those croissants.

Delicious donuts! The servers are speedy and efficient and the frozen hot chocolate is so good it…read moreprobably involves witchcraft. It's just a cute little shop with a few tables inside. Definitely worth the the visit!

Good coffee, great service, polite, friendly employees huge…read morevariety of pastry, very clean store. Nice atmosphere

This is a must do when in Salem - how can a cheese shop be a must do? It's an experience, not just…read morea shop!! The store itself is one huge charcuterie board! Drew was our incredible cheese monger and his knowledge is really valuable. We shared what we like and we sampled several cheeses and settled on 4 that we absolutely could not leave without. We never felt rushed or as if we're asking for too many samples. It truly was a fantastic experience and next time I'm in salem, I'll will be making a charcuterie board for dinner!

Who doesn't love cheese? This shop is clean, well lit,…read moreorganized, and stocked to the gills with cheesy goodness! I asked for a sample of one thing and the helpful guy behind the counter took me on a tour of associated cheeses and let me try 5 more, explaining each as we tasted. Great service! I had just walked in to check it out but actually left with some cheese and crackers which was the perfect walking around Salem snack. Two thumbs up!

Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

So many unique kitchen items. If only I had enough space in my bags I would have taken so much…read morehome. The staff was friendly. They have a cute miniature tarot quarter machine at the front. That is the only thing I was able to take home with me, but I would definitely recommend to any cooks in your life, or just to grab those tiny tarot cards.