There is something magical about being in a candy store. Chocolates, truffles and chocolate bars…read moreeverywhere. I have been to a lot of candy stores in our valley but just a shop that focuses on chocolate, a total different vibe! I made my way to the Chocolat Bar today. The perfect shop to help with my sweet tooth. I remember getting some chocolates as a gift but it was nice to be able to make my way into the store. The venue is so stunning. Beautiful displays of hot cocoa containers, chocolate bars and gift boxes of chocolates. Bright display cases of beautifully made chocolates and truffles. Everything looked divine! As much as I wanted to buy a whole pound of chocolates, I knew I couldn't polish off a whole pound by myself. My husband loves chocolate but isn't into anything fancy. I know he wasn't going to help me with a the chocolates I would have picked out. So, I opted to grab a small box of assorted chocolates. The little box I grabbed was simple and delicate. I love the little blue bow on the box. It was just the right amount of goodies for me. And since it's a variety, I get to try a little of everything. I appreciate that they have a list of what was going to be in the box. You get a nice mix of dark and milk chocolate. I'm not going to lie, I opened up that box and had 2 pieces of the dark chocolates drops. No guilt polishing off 2 pieces of chocolate right away. Later I had a milk chocolate drop with cashews I believe and I'm in love. I recall the chocolates I had in the past were fabulous but the chocolates I got today were delicious! And I plan on not sharing the rest of the box with anyone in my house. I was hesitant at the store purchasing a whole pound of chocolate but after eating 3 pieces of it today, I think I'm going to have to grab a pound the next time I come in. I know I'll have to pace myself with that many sweets but it'll be so worth every penny! Happy I stopped in for a treat today. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I got to support a local business. After reading a couple reviews, the coffee and Gelato are a must here too, a must have on my next visit. The store is so pretty and bright. The chocolates here are fantastic. I can't wait to come back soon for some Valentines day treats.

You are in for a treat here. The chocolate alone makes it worth the stop, but the moment you step…read moreinside it feels like a cozy French café. Do not skip the coffee because they do it right, and it pairs perfectly with whatever sweets you pick. Service is always friendly and personal, which adds to the charm. Whether you love milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or truffles, the selection is deep and everything is top quality. My personal favorites are the barks, especially the mixed nut, cocoa, and cherry. I have yet to find a bad one. The best way to enjoy it is to grab a selection, order a coffee, and sink into one of their comfortable chairs for a little break. Just be warned, you will walk out with a bag of chocolate that somehow ends up around forty dollars. Worth every penny.

This location is just as stunning as their Eagle location. Various seating options and the…read morechocolate scent is heavenly. I've visited their production facility and it's immaculate. Make sure to get an affogato with half chocolate and half stracciatella gelato. If you want to convert a milk chocolate fan to dark, take them here. The smell is heavenly. Even with so many flavors, I am always surprised that everything from their toffee to bark to mint to orange chocolate is always great quality and fresh. You can tell they temper well by the sheen on their chocolate. Is it priced indulgently? Yes. Made local? Yes. Run by a great family? Yep.

Well the butter sucks. It had zero flavor and tasted like it was watered down. The gal drenched…read moremy potato in it and I had to tell her to stop. I know I said I love a lot of butter but my potato was literally sitting in a pool of buttered water mixture. The brisket chili was okay, and the corn was pretty good. But after eating it, it gave me a horrible stomach ache from that so called butter. I might give them one more try to be fair but this was just not good.

I was making my way to Nampa for a doctor's appointment today. I decided to take the long way out…read morethere and scope out what's new in the Meridian area. I used to go to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory when it was out at the outlet mall. Now there's a new owner and new store front in Meridian which is so much closer to me. My friend swears by their Dubai chocolate bars here. I finally got to try out the Dubai chocolate and I see the hype in them, they are so good! I made my way in to see what kind of goodies they had. I like that you're not committed to a pound here so I'll be able to get a variety of treats. Walking in, you are smacked in the face with this amazing smell from the caramel they were using to dip the apples in. You are visually sent into overdrive with all the chocolates, Valentines decor and dipped apples perfectly displayed all over. I didn't even know where to begin! I wanted to look at everything, God forbid I miss out on something good. I would literally get one of everything if I could. The truffles, fudge, dipped twinkies, apples covered in caramel and chocolate, smores, it was all calling my name. Trying to narrow my selection down was going to be a difficult decision. But I ended up going with a milk chocolate sea salt caramel, a milk chocolate caramel, a milk chocolate truffle and one more piece that I can't remember. I also snagged a little bag of peanut butter melts for my husband. The gal that helped me out today was kind and patient with me. I was looking over the display case and wanted to make sure that I got anything that called out to me. It was neat seeing the dipping of the apples, it's an art for sure. The store is very cute, perfectly laid out and welcoming. I'm looking forward to eating my goodies later. I will have to make my way back soon. There's more treats that need to be tried out.

Looking for Dubai chocolate??? RUN to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. My daughter & I had their…read moreDubai Chocolate Strawberry cup ($16.97j and it was phenomenal. YES it's worth the price. I found out that they also make the candy bars but they sell out fast. I LOVE the Dubai Strawberry cup...layers of strawberries, chocolate, pistachios & kataifi...just heavenly. You gotta try - you won't be disappointed. The shop is quaint and filled to the gills with yummy chocolate goodies, ice cream, caramel apples, drinks, etc, Stop by and indulge in some amazing goodies.

I visited Cravin's about a month before my trip to Rome to try their gelato. The visit and the…read moregelato did not disappoint. I arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and the young lady managing the store was super friendly and helpful. I explained that I wasn't sure what time they closed because the information on Yelp and Google did not match. She said she would update the operating hours to match. There's a lot of sugar inside, and the sweet aroma smacks you in the face the moment you open the door. I walked around the store, asked a bunch a questions, and then made my way to the gelato. The young lady explained that the gelato is made by a man from California, and it is brought in fresh. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, and they all look amazing. While I was trying to choose, I was offered many samples, which did help me decide on my choice. I got some gelato for myself and some for my wife, who was patiently waiting at home. While it didn't live up to gelato stand by the Trevi fountain or near St. Marks Basilica in Venice, it was damn good. If you're craving sweets, make sure to check Cravin's Candy Emporium.

Megyn the person working was super helpful and very kind!! Amazing atmosphere will be going here…read moreagain!

I absolutely love that old school shoppes like this still exist!…read more We loved their peanut brittle and toffee. They have some pretty Idaho classics with potato themes. Not a big selection, but nicely displayed and FREE SAMPLES! Just a little factory in an older but well kept building with an older lady sitting behind a tiny counter (stacks of paperwork behind her), ready to take your order or answer questions! You get the picture. They have several antique items and machinery. Behind a windowed door you can peek into the factor that concocts these delicious things!

This is one of the coolest buildings in downtown Boise. The Idaho Candy Company has rich history in…read moreBoise, they are still making their popular spud bars in this factory. I've recently tried more of their candies - the Huckleberry Gems, the Vandal Bar, and the Bronco Bites. I adore how they keep the Idaho pride with their themed candies. I recently went there with my family, and we got a little bit of everything, took it home, and had a cutting to try pieces of all of their chocolates. They even had a bag of toffee shaped like little potatoes. They are very thoughtful about the products they make, and it's all high-quality very delicious! I hear they are doing tours soon (can't wait!), but in the meantime, I frequent the shop to get gifts for clients and friends. Who doesn't love some local candy? My family loves this place.

First time here. We decided to stop for dessert. And Boise Pie Company definitely delivered!! The…read moreonly drawback was deciding what to order. So many choices were making our mouths water. I decided on the blueberry crumble and she got the Boise berry crunch. The blueberry crumble was absolutely phenomenal. The Boise berry crunch was tart and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Review based on non-baked goods and service. Pies may be a different story…read more Cashier/clerk was cold and had no people skills. Greeted her and she didn't respond. Just looked at me coldly. Odd. After paying, didn't tell me to wait, sit, or if they'd bring it to me. Severely lacking basic service skills. Ordered the funky chicken sandwich and a bottle of soda. $12.99 for two pieces of bread with a little filling, and a slice of cheese (see pic). Sandwich assembler eventually brought my sandwich out to me. Will not be returning to this place. Wayyyy better off going to any of the many sandwich chains.

The shop itself is adorable and very inviting. Walking in and seeing all the cupcakes and desserts…read moredisplayed is genuinely pleasing -- it's the kind of place that makes you excited to try something sweet. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't live up to the presentation for me. I tried the carrot cake cupcake and was expecting a classic cream cheese frosting, but what I got tasted more like a very sweet white frosting. If there was cream cheese in it, I couldn't really tell. The cake itself also had a slightly soapy/perfumey flavor, almost like the batter picked up fragrance from a recently cleaned counter. I'm very sensitive to that taste and it really threw me off. I also tried the Boston Cream Pie cupcake. There was barely any Bavarian cream filling inside, which was disappointing since that's the main reason to order that flavor. The cupcake was also very crumbly, making it difficult to hold and eat. Overall, the shop is cute and the display is beautiful, but the flavors I tried didn't quite deliver. I might give it another try someday in case I just picked the wrong flavors.

This place is consistent. The buttercream is sweet but I wouldn't say it's overly sweet like some…read moreplaces. Solid friendly service, all hand made at their shop. Smaller storefront but no need to have a space really as I usually get these to go for gatherings.

In California we have a place that I guess is kind of nationwide now called See's Candies....and I…read morethought oh what a cool name Lee's Candies and I know they have nothing to do with each other but just reminds me of them....I stopped by the store to try out some chocolate which I rarely eat nowadays.... The gal who helped me out was really friendly and helpful.... I have 2 things I recall liking from these shops one is molasses chips... My honest opinion See's is better maybe because it is crunchier and more dense...these seemed to be lighter but they were still good.... Next is Butter Almond Toffee....Yes this definitely was on par and great crunch and taste.....

Stopped in while visiting Boise and Lee's did not disappoint!! We bought a few truffles, all were…read morescrumptious and high quality. Kind, helpful staff (the owner?) and very reasonable prices for the quality of the confections. Will always come here whenever I am in town.

Who doesn't love popcorn? Well if you are having a sweet/salty craving-POP over to A Sweet…read moreExperience! A cute mom and pop store that features flavored popcorn. They have dill pickle, cinnamon churro, caramel, white cheddar + a ton of other flavors. Husband & wife own and run store. Super nice and friendly!

My daughter was getting her hair done next-door at sit still. Great hair salon by the way. But this…read morepopcorn shop is the business! Great fudge! Great service great popcorn!

OK.... this is a bit more than just a candy & craft store! It's a store with a purpose!…read more Come check out various artist items and fun candy (some old-fashioned) and support a great cause. This cute store allows the workers who are trying to learn customer service, handling cash registers etc where they're allowed to grow and learn and hold a job . Friendly and thankful!

Went there on Wednesday, the kid Xavier was very impolite and couldn't care less about anyone but…read morehimself. Such a shame this place is adorable but too bad they hired such a poorly mannered young man.