Back in early February, my partner and I were in College Station to visit family. We made our way…read moreover to historic downtown Bryan and checked out Cocoa's Pantry. Cocoa's advertises itself as a kitchen supply store, and they definitely carry plenty of upscale brands (Zwilling, Breville, Le Creuset). We, however, were there for the Chocolate Gallery. The kitchen is surrounded by glass, so you can see all of the chocolate delicacies being made. We stopped in a few days before Valentine's day, so chef was making chocolate covered strawberries. While peering in, we noted the Culinary Institute of America chef's jacket on the wall behind us. This elevated our expectation! We made our way to the Chocolate Gallery, where a lovely attendant explained offerings that included a variety of cakes and artisan chocolates. Though they looked delicious, we passed on the cakes and strawberries, and selected 3 artisan chocolates each. These are the type of chocolates that you savor, letting them melt in your mouth. The mouth feel of these gems was smooth with no waxiness or grainy feeling, and the varied fillings enhanced the complexity. This isn't a penny candy store, but you're getting fine chocolates. Unfortunately, we were so busy savoring the chocolate, that we didn't take any photos! I hope Bryan supports this store during COVID-19 so that we can visit again when we come back.

A great addition to Downtown Bryan. A great selection of cookware and cutlery.read more

I always wondered why the original Village Foods didn't simply carry only organics, gluten-free…read morefoods, and other natural health stuff--that was the only reason I ever went there, for those kind of things--so I'm really glad to see that they've finally owned that specialty. You can find a lot of great products here, but the only reason I'm docking a star is for the checkout line. I've been in 2-3 times now, and every time I get stuck behind someone who happens to know (who I presume to be?) the owner or pharmacist, and they wind up talking for quite a while, and I'm just standing there, trying to buy only a few specialty items I made a specific trek across town to get, waiting. The owner/pharmacist seems like a sweetheart who is clearly loved by and a friend to a lot of people, but....I sort of wish there was a line for people who want to chat, and people who just want to buy their kombucha and bottle of supplements and leave, haha. Anyway, they've only been open in this new location for a month or two, so I'm sure they'll work this out, but otherwise it's a great store and one to check out, especially if you're looking for a myriad of gluten-free options! *UPDATE* They fixed the checkout line issue, and they're still friendly and stocking good products, so I'll give them that fifth star :).

Yay, a natural foods/gf foods/essential oils etc shop! It's small inside but is trying to have a…read moregood selection, especially of essential oils, homeopathy, supplements, natural meats, (chicken livers!) frozen foods, snacks, chocolate, and bulk herbs (Frontier) .... they even had some organic limes and sweet potatoes. Two women were kind enough to ask if they could help me find anything. Thank you! When I went to buy some sauerkraut-type vegetables in a jar, there was black fuzzy mold, like, the bad kind, all over the container. I told the guy about it but I got the feeling they'll just wipe it off and return it to the shelf....

The strawberries are the best thing ever and the pumpkins are also great. If you want pumpkins or…read moreespecially strawberries definitely go here.

Lovely little market with lots of fresh produce options as well as cool sauces and pastas…read more We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

DELICIOUS. I love the tacos here. The meat is very different than the other tacos I've had around…read moreBCS. I've had the carnitas, chicharron and the pastor here, all were very different than what I've ever had. I think the chicharron was in a green sauce and tasted fatty, but it was wonderful and I always get cravings for it. The pastor was very spicy but also tasty. Just be wary that it may be difficult to communicate if you can't speak Spanish.

I would give zero if I could. We used to like this place but hadn't been in quite some time. The…read moreTaqueria was absolutely garbage. Spent $40 for 2 plates and a menudo. Would not recommend any of it. Menudo is not made all together, like the tripe, broth/soup and hominy are all cooked and stored separately and then put together when ordered. It tasted disgusting. Everything was dry, beans were canned. Barbacoa was weired and had some kind of filler in it could have been white rice... it was gross. All of the food was bad but we only tried to get a refund on the Menudo that we could not eat and they refused! The manager wouldn't even talk to us. Never go here.

Still a nice market but has relocated from downtown to the midtown park. I really miss the ability…read moreto take a lap and shop Main Street before or after the market. I know it wasn't their choice to move but still a bummer.

When you come here to buy stuff, it's really about which vendors you choose. Be careful. I can…read morerecommend Fowler's Farm honey without hesitation, and the Indian food stall. Other stuff seems to pop up and disappear without much warning from season to season. I did hear a disconcerting loud conversation about Elon Musk and that sort of Fascist stuff from one of the vendors, and I don't care if that sort of thing is considered "mainstream politics" nowadays, it is still unacceptable behavior. You'll probably figure out which of the vendors are worth buying stuff from if you hang out and observe for a while before you buy. Edit: Other good vendors include the tortilla vendor selling tortillas made with butter which is La Colmenab, D's Delights, and whoever's selling the lavender ointment if they are still there

Always the best awesome! I promise you won't be disappointed!! Excellent quality straight from…read moreAggieland.

Gig 'em!!! Aggies know meat!…read more This place is absolutely awesome. Utterly incredible. The prices look like they haven't changed them in years. Go in for the Aggie Special - a sausage wrap and a large soda for C H E A P. They also sell some fantastic beef jerky if you're looking for something chewy. Texas Monthly called their beef jerky something like, "transcendent." I'm inclined to agree. Some of the best beef jerky I've ever had. They sell beef, lamb, pork too. There are giant take home boxes where you can grab several pounds of meat at once for a big party or a tailgate. The prices are all so low. So obviously, all the meats are coming from the classes that they're teaching in the meat and food sciences building that this place is attached to. Those spare ribs might have been some student's midterm project. The meat is all displayed (shrink wrapped) in big glass cases. Prices are clearly displayed. Buy in bulk and save! Everything is clearly labeled with the Texas A&M logo so nobody gets confused about where you got your meat. They have helpful posters that inform the purchaser about where different cuts come from on the animal. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They offer a microwave in the corner if you need to warm up something and take it to go. My favorite is the sausage that's shaped into a football. Gig 'em! If you're on campus, you gotta check this out. This store will convert the strictest of vegetarians into carnivores! Whoop!

Came here for the first time. Very clean store with a lot of items geared towards hispanic food…read moreitems and supplies. Literally a smaller supermarket plus a little restaurant in the corner that sells some delicious looking food. I haven't ordered from them yet, but the food items look very yummy and they sell breakfast tacos for $0.99. They have a bakery department that sells fresh pastries and yummy looking cakes and for a very decent price. All their meat items look very fresh. They sell chicharron and other fried items. I had one of them and although, very oily and unhealthy, it was very delicious to have once in a blue moon. Some of the other daily things that you'd typically buy from HEB or Krogers such as chips and drinks are a bit more expensive here, but they place does have a lot of things that aren't sold in those other stores. All their produce looks fresh as well. The parking lot is large. Staff are very friendly.

I really enjoyed the cashew clusters I got. Definitely be aware that the shop is inside a physical…read moretherapy building!

This is a perfectly delightful surprise. The chocolates were superb! Best chocolate covered…read morestrawberries I've literally ever had. What a breath of fresh air to meet the owner and her niece. Very nice people with superb products. You will leave smiling

Definitely had what I was looking for. Prices are good. A little far to travel. Definitely brings…read moreAsian deco and food into your life if you are looking to try something different.

The restaurant that used to be inside the market is no longer there, so don't waste your time…read morereading those reviews. This market has almost everything you would need to make most Asian food recipes. You will find lots of products that you cannot find at local chain grocery stores, including fresh produce items. Sadly, the store is not very clean, the lighting is dim, and the aisles often have boxes of product in them making it difficult to navigate. The prices are not clearly posted. There is product in the store that is expired, so be sure to check expiration dates. The staff, though limited in the English language, are always friendly. I will continue to shop this store because of the unique products they carry and my need for these products to make Asian food recipes that I really enjoy eating.

We love this place and HIGHLY recommend it for gifts, special occasions, or just because. The…read morechocolates are incredibly unique, beautiful, and taste amazing. The business is family-owned by wonderful B/CS locals. They take pride in high-quality ingredients and support the community through philanthropy. We sent Truman chocolates as Christmas gifts to a bunch of family and friends. They will package and ship them to ensure delivery of undamaged deliciousness. 100% will do again because everyone raved about them.

Trumans for a honeymoon basket, with that and champagne and perfect gift with cookies and dips to…read moreenjoy. Thanks Truman Chocolates!