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.

The Chocolate Bar is such a fun and cozy spot! Their chocolate is absolutely amazing -- rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly high quality. You can really taste the difference. They also have a great selection of drinks, and what I loved most is the attention to detail when making them. You can tell they take pride in every cup -- perfectly balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, and just the right level of sweetness. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. The seating area inside is really cute and inviting, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy your treat. Whether you're meeting a friend or just want a little chocolate moment to yourself, it's the perfect spot. Highly recommend if you're a chocolate lover!

Elegant and indulgent local chocolate shop. The London Fog truffle will make you weep; it's so good.read more

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.

Talk about delicious!! I devoured my Praline Carmel Apple before I had a chance to take a picture…read more The owner was a delight, being that it was my first time in she walked me through ALL the choices of apples, chocolates and ice cream options. I appreciated that she took the time to help me, talk about awesome service!! If you're looking to treat yourself or grab a gift for someone else, there were a ton of options.

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.

We came here specifically for gelato and my jaw dropped when we saw that they carry our favorite…read moregelato from California!! It's the absolute best! So many good flavors (caramello chocolate crunch, chocolate covered strawberry, cookie dough ) and their price point is great! The staff has been so kind and helpful every time we've gone in. My kids enjoy looking at all the different candies. It's honestly such a fun store!

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!

I went to the Idaho Candy Co store in 8th Street. The new owner was there, and was so friendly and…read morekind. I purchased my favorites, the Butter Toffee and Peanut Brittle. The absolute best ever.

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.

Boise Pie Company was recently sold to new owners yet again, this is the second owner (or maybe the…read morethird?) since the original owner opened this business in 2018. I haven't been in in a while because the location is an awkward one for me and the interior is not particularly a cozy place to sit and enjoy a piece of pe. But Boise Pie Company pies in limited options are now available to order through Farm Deliver (the aggregator for local food hub that takes orders for local farmer and producers and delivers their good things to homes on Wednesday afternoons) so I had a Peach Huckleberry pie in the delivery yesterday afternoon. The crust on this pie was so delicious, in fact much better than my memory of Boise Pie Co. pies being ever. I wonder if the new owner changed the crust recipe? I often leave the crust on a piece of pie, but on this one I ate every crumb. Every holiday I try to find a local producer food item to gift to neighbors. Something that doesn't need to be eaten right away but can be saved and used at any time during holidays or after. I know Boise Pie Co is now providing frozen take and bake Huckleberry pies. If they're still doing that at holiday time, they may be my choice for the neighbors' gifts. (I plan ahead. :-) ) In years past it has been treats like the frozen Lasagna or Chicken pot pie from Certified Kitchen & Bakery's freezer case or Dan Ansotegui's award winning Basque chorizo sausages from Ansot's cold case or stollen from Acme Bakery or assorted artisan chocolates from Chocolat Bar so Boise Pie Co would join great company in the gifting. ;-)

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.

So many beautiful cupcakes here, in all sorts of styles and flavors!!!…read more It's a very small shop, but loaded to the brim with sweets. They have ice cream too! We bought some of their cupcakes for a birthday party that everyone enjoyed, plus a few treats for our dogs, which we didn't know they offered. We have two dogs, who thoroughly enjoyed the goods!!

I've been a long time customer and I love the new store layout and the new truffle flavors. It's…read morenice to see them expand the chocolate options and add candy making classes. I will say that it caught me off-guard not to see an employee up front but they explained the packing and cooking is done in the back so it was a moment before they greeted me. It's a cute store with gift offerings too . One lady bought a Webkinz while I was there.

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.....

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!

Great place for Ice Cream and Fudge. Wide variety of flavored popcorn. Everything made in -store…read more Don't know what you want, tasting is encouraged!

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.

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!