Amazing chocolate at this place. Definitely taste smooth and melts in your mouth! Loved the salted…read morecaramel milk and dark chocolate.

Despite the fact Bridgewater has locations that are closer to me, the shop on LaSalle in West…read moreHartford Center (charming in its own right, and reminiscent of many town centers in Westchester County, NY) was my initiation into their line of fine, decadent chocolates. The shop itself is as tidy as it is tiny. The staff was pleasant and didn't try to "push" anything. They had sugar-free chocolates to which I could treat a very special family member. Their Orange Crisp bar far exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and luxuriousness and has become an instant favorite. I don't indulge in sweets that often, but Bridgewater may very well have changed that!

Very simple, very clean. Almost kind of sparse for a candy company, but maybe just open air with a…read moresmall product. There was fudge and truffles in the cases, and a week after Valentine's day bunnies were already out. It was pricey, but very clean tasting. They also had jelly beans for those who don't need chocolate!

Munsons is quality chocolate and this location has EXCELLENT service - visited today and 2…read moreexceptionally nice women were working I was offered a champagne chocolate truffle sample that was delicious. I got a box of mixed chocolates for my husband and potato chip bark for myself (sweet/salty goodness) the store is well organized and super clean. The woman who helped me made a great recommendation of a peanut butter caramel that my husband loved.

"I don't need no fields of whiskey Don't indulge in beer or…read morewine But baby, you turn me on And blow my ever-lovin' mind" (Chuck Berry) Adorable isn't a word I often use to describe food, but I have to tell ya, these fun-sized (just two inches in diameter) donuts from Indulge By Palazzo are adorable. And that adorableness comes in twenty flavor varieties - peanut butters, candies, fruits, cookies, and of course...chocolates. They cost between $1 and $1.20 each depending on the quantity you want. I bought a box of fifteen for $15. I had some time to kill before my appointment in Rocky Hill, so I also ordered a small coffee, lemon, and almond donut to enjoy on site. Now that's easier said than done because the store is small and only has a counter with two stools. Luckily, both were vacant so I settled in, drank their excellent freshly made coffee (small for $3.50) and savored my little donut treats. Indulge By Palazzo also specializes in coffees and protein shakes to help you wash down those donuts, and it looks like they are set up to sell ice cream in season. If you are a donut hound, and appreciate adorableness, indulge yourself with a visit to Palazzo and walk out with a box of their petite sweet treats.

Little donut (HOLE) in the wall spot. Saw advertised gourmet donuts, protein coffee and smoothies…read more Purchased 8 donuts for $8.50 reasonably priced for the size of the mini donuts. Staff working was polite and friendly. The shop itself did smell very much like frying oil due to the donuts. Donuts are small and perfectly bite sized perfect mini sweet treats.

Great selection, I ended up buying candy cigarettes from my youth the chalky ones and gum cigar the…read morenostalgia. service was great and loved the homie feel of the shop.

Yummy candy in the back of the store and so many other great gifts. I had to buy some fruit slices…read morecandy and a beautiful T-shirt today. We stopped during the Bicycles on Main event that last the whole month of May. The service was super friendly and fast. The ambiance is always amazing and just a great overall experience!

If you don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a doughnut shop by the location and facade. If…read moreyou've heard of a dive bar, Tastease would be a dive donut shop. Just like a dive bar that serves up good and affordable cocktails, Tastease gives you, "tasty" mini donuts. I went with my BFF to pick-up a special order of donuts for the post wedding reception party for the wedding party. All the donuts at Tastease, are mini donuts. So you don't have to feel guilty about eating more than one. The donuts are flavorful and the detail they put into icing their treats is amazing. The owners are delightful. Their warm friendly personalities, add to the experience of getting your doughnuts at Tastease. So, if you're in Hartford, CT, I highly recommend that you stop by and treat yourself to a donut.

Tasty but expensive tiny donuts. Perfectly poppable, but pricy…read more Looking for good places to try, this place came up as a good little donut shop. Decided to give this place a go, so we made the trek here. parking is pretty much non-existent. The front of the store has spots but not much else. The front end is a little worn down, but the inside is clean. By the time I came here, they were mostly out of donuts. The lady in the front was a bit weary from the morning rush, so when I came in asking for a dozen donuts, she pretty much just started grabbing donuts to put into the tray. When a dozen donuts comes up to 24 dollars, you do make note of the price. These donuts had to be incredibly tasty to justify a price point similar to a french macaron. They were pretty dang good. Each donut was cakey, soft, sweet, and flavorful. The few that I had were done well, and some even had a little filling in the middle to help punctuate the flavors. If I got here early, and got time to pick a peck, and the price was a little cheaper to get a dozen, then I would be willing to recommend this place hands-down. Given the pricing and my issues, I had to dock a star. Issues aside, these little delectable bites are some of the best around. If price is no object, then you would be hard pressed to find tastier bites.

Add 'Get a scoop at Kilwin's" to your Summer Bucket List!…read more Food: Absolutely decadent! I got a scoop of Two Berry Pie ("Vanilla-flavored ice cream, strawberry, blueberry & sugared pie crust") in a cup and the little got Lemon Sorbetto! Both were rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Kilwin's offers a sample so you can actually taste before you decide, which is a major win. It was a tough decision, but I will be back for the Cake Batter. The cones are made fresh in-house and smell divine. Beyond ice cream, there's a whole lineup of treats dipped in chocolate: pretzels, Oreos, marshmallows, you name it. Sweet tooth? Handled. Diet? Not. Service: Everyone was super friendly and patient, even with a line. You can tell they actually enjoy working there, which makes the whole experience feel even sweeter. Atmosphere: It's more of a grab-and-go setup, like just a candy store that sells ice cream not an ice cream shop, so there's no indoor seating but right outside there are plenty of benches in downtown West Hartford. The area is busy, walkable, and perfect for a side of people-watching. The quality is top-tier, the flavors are spot-on, and everything feels like a treat because it is. Worth every penny. 10/10 recommend for locals and visitors too.

Decide to drop by kilwins for dessert for the first time while I was in West Hartford center . Came…read morein thinking we would get fudge . But then we discovered they have ice cream as well! I tried the marshmallow s'more ice cream which was amazing ! Igor a small scoop with hot dude , caramel and Oreo crumbs and it was AMAZING !! Im obsessed ! My husband got the pecan ice cream which was also amazing .. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ice cream options! After getting our ice cream we walked around the center and enjoyed the weather and the ice cream! Perfect day ! Can't wait to be back and try some more flavour ! P.s the ice cream was soo good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it !

"Well, I did not think the girl could be so cruel And I'm…read morenever going back to my old school" (Steely Dan) Old School and classic- that's the vibe Emrey's does so well. They are a "vintage-chic soda bar" with definite nostalgic vibes from the 1950's, or even earlier. Want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, milkshake, soda floats, ice cream sundae, banana split, or maybe a boozy ice cream or coffee drink? Well, belly up to their long soda counter, hop on a bar stool, and let your inner Fonzie go wild. You'll love their pastel pink, black and white color scheme, and you'll sure love their charm and hospitality. You won't see a zillion ice cream flavors on the menu, just the most basic varieties beyond vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. We ordered two Malt Frappes ($11 each), one Classic Vanilla and one Pistachio. They both came with whipped cream and a cherry, and my Pistachio was garnished with pistachio pieces in the frappe and atop the whipped cream. They were excellent, cold, thick, refreshing, frozen comfort food at its best and oh so nostalgic. Reminded me of the shakes we used to get t Howard Johnson's a lifetime ago. And the portions were pretty big, our server Gwen poured whatever wouldn't fit into our glasses into a plastic cup for us. Definitely worth a stop on your next visit to downtown Hartford.

Emrey's had been on my radar for a while. The shop is soo cute perfect for photo ops with the cute…read morepink decor and old school vibes ! Not to mention they have a speakeasy in the back behind the Photobooth ( yes a photobooth !!) I l got the s'mores hot chocolate and it was delicious ( I'm still think about it) Can't wait to go back and try something else !

Great presentation. Candy table was amazing. All the different treats and selections for my…read moreguests mind blowing. They added to the specialness of my event and gave my friends an added treat and surprise. I will definitely call on them again for my next event!

Ordered my birthday cupcakes from sweet Indulgence last year and I had get a birthday cake this…read moreyear. They have the most delicious pastries! They were very moist and definitely done to perfection. Their customer service is superb and they are prompt with responses! My agent was willing to bring my cupcake ideas to life, no matter how extravagant or simple I wanted them to be! Another great advantage of this company is that they will deliver your orders if needed! I recommend this company to everyone. I guarantee you will love their services and most importantly, your pastries!

Yummy! After having a salad at Nordstrom's ebar, I went straight to Munson's for their ice cream…read moresandwich. Yummy! Ebar is practically next door. This is one of their eight locations. It was opened by the Munsons in 1946. Good, fast service.

I always stop to get chocolate when I'm shopping in the mall! I always opt in for the variety of…read moretruffles. There was always a seasonal theme each month and correspond accordingly in their cute and delicious chocolates

"Oh, by gosh, by golly It's time for mistletoe and holly…read moreFancy ties and granny's pies" (Frank Sinatra) Have you ever bought a frozen pie for some kind of a fund-raiser? Sure, you have, for a school PTO initiative, or in support of a kid's scout troop or marching band or Little League team, am I right? A few years ago, I bought a frozen pie from a co-worker and planned to put it out on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Well, that didn't work out because I forgot to take it out of the freeze! But even if I remembered to do that, I still would have been a "Fail" because that pie was uncooked and needed to be popped in the oven for 45 minutes. I totally missed that little nugget of instructions. Which finally brings me to Granny's Pie Factory in East Hartford. You don't need a master's degree in cryptology to surmise that Granny's Pie Factory sells pies, but what you might not expect is that they sell a large variety of fresh and frozen pies that are FULLY COOKED. Their website boasts 53 varieties of fully finished fruit and creme pies, either fresh or frozen. They come in a variety of sizes - 6 inch, 8 inch, and 10 inch. We picked up a frozen 10-inch Strawberry Rhubarb pie ($19). It was massive and seemed to weigh as much as a bowling ball. It clocked in at 2 pounds and eleven ounces. We sawed it in half and put it in our freezer for eventual use of one half a pie at a time. It is fully cooked and only needs to be thawed out to be enjoyed. No doubt we will enjoy it!

Omg! The perfect crust! Huge pies-loaded with goodies. We had the blueberry and apple and we're…read morehaving fights over the last bite with crust. The fruit used is top notch - not that sickly sweet goo in mass produced pies. I tasted the blueberries like you buy in the summer and the fresh local apples, hand sliced.