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

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....

I adore VFP as each and every staff member is incredibly helpful, personable and fully supportive…read moreand friendly!! I had switched to VFP many, many years ago and I am so glad that I did as I have always had top notch service with each and every script, which says a lot as I have 10+ scripts!! I enjoy utilizing their after hours call in, which I appreciate tremendously as there are times that I have 5+ refill requests which may take 3+ minutes on refills which is cumbersome. Though, I did love their grocery store too, so choosing their pharmacy wasn't a stretch for me!!!

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.

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.

I was very pleased with the marinated meat that I purchased for fajitas. Seasoning was just right!…read moreI will be back!

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.

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

My wife and I have never seen this place before but after eating first watch for breakfast, we…read morenoticed it in our way back to the car. We thought it would be some regular chocolate shop but were we presently surprised. Upon walking in we saw a lady making fresh chocolates within the mold. We were amazed with the beautiful display of chocolates. It felt more like an art gallery rather than a chocolate shop. Each chocolate could be there own art piece. That's how pretty the chocolates were. The owner was so nice and walked us through all of the chocolates. We were skeptical at first since the price seemed high for chocolate. After eating them the price was justified. This is some of the best quality chocolate I have had! This place is perfect for a special gift for someone, event, or valentine. Definitely recommended and I am glad we walked in!