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....

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.

Everything was fantastic! Greeted immediately as we walked in by multiple people. Our waitress so…read moresuper friendly, the manager came by twice to ask if everything was all good. The food was absolutely fantastic for brunch! The atmosphere was too cool! An absolute gem of a food spot!

This is a gluten free review…read more Their menu is clearly marked and MANY dishes are GF. Our server was knowledgeable and able to answer questions. Plus she was careful to recheck one of my sides with the kitchen before bringing it to the table. We did ask about the chips based on previous reviews, our server reassured us they are GF. Food was good and we'll be back!

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!

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.

4.3.24 If you have not been to Aldi's you are missing out…read more The prices are low on quite a few staple items like milk, bread, eggs, fruits and veggies. The store is always clean and tidy. I stopped in here to pick up coffee for my hubby. He loves their dark roast coffee. The gentlemen was nice and friendly. Aldi's also sells other items too. Like home goods, gardening stuff, candles, blankets, etc... The new items come out on Wednesdays so make sure to go on Wednesdays. I will stop at this location again.

This was my first time going to an Aldi. Great small grocery store for staple items at a…read moreaffordable price. You can be in an out in a short period of time and get food, produce to cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Very nice alternative to the larger supermarkets. Store was clean and maintained well. Friend employees. But be sure to bring quarter to get a shopping cart and bring your own grocery sack to carry your items out. The don't provide them...

You walk in and are greeted with a smile. I've bought custom cut pork chops, filets and always so…read moreincredibly good. One of the few places I've found picanha too. All kinds of options from lamb to sausage and more. Everyone is amazingly nice and helpful.

Will be going to get meat from here every time I am in the area. Great people and quality meatsread more

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

Always a must stop! They're friendly and it's really clean…read more We love the pickled garlic and asparagus! The bacon wrapped quail is amazing! I'll have to get pictures next time!

It has been years since I've been to Woodys and I remember it being better. I got some brisket and…read morejerky. The brisket was dry and tough. It also was lacking flavor. Another brisket that relies on a BBQ sauce. Got some Cajun turkey jerky. It was good, had what appeared to be an "oil" for flavor, but didn't leave a residue. Also got jalapeno beef jerky it was so dry and stringy that after a small piece I decided not to eat the rest of the $39 lb. Jerky. Not sure what changed but it will a while until I come back. Maybe a one off, but won't find out for a while. The staff that I encountered were wonderful. All were friendly and willing to help out.