Wow! My first time being here, to say there is a lot of choices is an understatement! I've been to…read moreother chocolate stores, but this felt next-level. Finally settled on butter toffee and dark chocolate truffles. So very good! They were also sampling a fruit creme covered in chocolate, very flavorful!

I decided to make a little road trip to Abdollah Candies on my way to bingo at Treasure Island and…read morealthough it was a bit out of the way, it was completely worth it. I could not believe how big the store was. There is so much variety and such a wide selection of both candy and gift items. The candy is incredible. They feature a candy of the month and even offer samples. While we were there, we tried a truffle with raspberry in the center and it was really good. One of my favorite finds was tucked in the back corner...kind of a hidden gem. They have marked down candy that does not quite meet their quality standards. It might look a little different or vary in size, but it still tastes the same. Totally worth checking out. We picked out a variety to bring to bingo including butter toffee, sea sale caramel, peanut butter cups, and a pecan cluster. Everything was delicious. The store itself was very clean, including the bathrooms, and it smelled amazing from the second we walked in. My only callout is that the employees were not especially friendly. We did visit about 45 minutes before closing, so maybe that played a role, but it was not the warm welcome I had expected. So much so that I felt weird taking photos (which is reflected here). All in all, still a really fun stop and absolutely worth the trip.

A chocolate lovers paradise! This chocolate shop has so many types of chocolate treats. The caramel…read morepecan chocolates are delicious. The store has cups of chocolate organized by type (fruity, peanut butter, nuts, etc). Next to most of the chocolates are buckets with individually packaged cups holding samples, so it's nice to try it before purchasing. It is on the pricier side, with a lot of the smaller cups being around $15-20 each. The quality and taste is worth it though! They also have a punch card where you get a free cup of chocolate after purchasing 12 cups. They offer free gift wrapping which is a nice touch. Service is friendly. The shop is located in a strip mall with plenty of free parking available.

We were greeted kindly shortly after walking in and were amazed as we looked around us as we…read morelistened to the employee explain their wide array of chocolates and nuts and other goodies. We were invited to sample as we shopped, which was fun and tasty as well. The ambiance was very welcoming and relaxing. We will visit again.

If you're looking for some of the best pastries, cup cakes, cookies, and cakes, this is the place!…read more Made fresh everyday right on site using the best ingredients. Ann is an award-winning Food Network master baker - the goods are the proof! This isn't mass-produced "baked goods" you get at your local grocery store "bakery."

Service leaves a lot to be desired! I was interested in learning a bit more about the flavors and…read morerecommendations the baker/cashier was not interested in assisting much. I did end up getting the wedding cake cupcake. It was okay. The cupcake itself is a bit dry and the frosting is not sweet (the baker did warn me). I quite enjoyed the lemon filling but don't know if I'd be returning due to the flavor. They do offer treats for dogs so that's a win! They also have macaroons and non cupcake treats. It is very quiet and clean inside, great for an intimate conversation or study session. Glad I was finally able to try this place!

My wife surprised me this Valentine's Day with an assortment of yummy truffles made locally here in…read moreLakeville. Masterpiece Chocolates is a fairly new store that focuses on making high quality chocolates with either local or sustainable sourced ingredients. The assorted truffles we sampled were all of very good quality. I especially liked their Raspberry Truffle, it had a bright and fresh berry pop with each bite. Turns out the raspberries are locally sourced from their own backyard garden. They have a standard menu as well as a few rotating feature flavors to choose from. They are still a pretty small operation so hours are somewhat limited but well worth the trip to try out the chocolates! A lot of love goes into their products and you can taste it!

He Said: If you are a fan of T-Rex Cookies, which you absolutely should, then you must check out…read morethe Cookie Kitchen. The Kitchen is where the magic is made. The kitchen is located towards the outskirts of Eagan, in a strip mall. Not only is there a wide selection of cookies to choose from, the place is decorated in all kinds of dino paraphernalia. The person making the cookies and working the point-of-sales was really nice and answered a lot of our cookie questions. Pros: - Limited series cookie flavors available - They sell heavily discounted "day old" cookies - Cookies! Cons: - On far east side of Eagan

Need a quick cookie fix? T- Rex Cookie Kitchen has you covered! They have giant cookies in a…read morevariety of flavors. They offer rotating flavors so any cookie craving can be fulfilled. They also sell cookie dough in store or at many local grocery stores so you can make the cookies at home. Their cookies are bigger than your hand and have crisp edges with a soft center. My favorite is the sea salt caramel chocolate chip. Choosing a flavor might be challenging but it's still a quick grab and go spot.

The first day of spring is my favorite day at Rita's! This means free ice for everyone who stops…read morein! This is a great chance for everyone to try out Rita's ice if they've never been before. It's always super busy especially if it's nice out but they are speedy! If you can't decide what you want you could ask them for a sample to taste. They usually offer a sugar free option that's delicious and that's usually the one I get! If you are ever around the apple valley area make sure you stop here and take a walk around cobblestone lake and if you still have energy do some shopping at target. If you have extra time book yourself a spa service at clovr spa and have a relaxing day! When you have worked up an appetite go stop by Texas Roadhouse! Perfect summer day!

I recently came to this Rita's location on the first day of spring as they had a deal to get a free…read moresmall ice! I will say for how busy the store was the associates had great attitudes and were very helpful. I tried the strawberry colada and new skittles flavor and I loved the strawberry colada!! It was fruity and a little tropical. The skittles was good but not as refreshing and felt a bit more artificial and sweet.

Very friendly people with an abundance of excellent donuts! I was encouraged to see a steady stream…read moreof people going in and out as I arrived, but I did notice a family who sat and ate as well (there a few lightweight tables & chairs off to the side). I wasn't able to get a pic of the full dozen before my family tucked in, but it was a colorful and wonderful array. For me, the winners were the caramel topped cinnamon roll and the boston creme (they named it bavarian creme filled butI know what I know). The only one that didn't hit with my kids was the strawberry iced with sprinkles, but that was taste preference. I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for a local fix!

As a Mother's Day treat we stopped in! This place was fairly picked over by 9:30! That was…read moredefinitely a good sign! This place is located in a strip mall and has plenty of free parking! There isn't much for decor and it seemed a bit dark. There are a couple of tables, but you should plan on taking your food to go! The service was so/so. The person we talked with seemed annoyed we don't know what we wanted right away and just didn't seem like she was in a good mood.... No smiles. Not friendly. However, this place don't get its high ratings by having bad doughnuts and I can confidently say these are some of the best ones around! Apple valley is very lucky to have this place! They were warm, fresh and fluffy! They were sweet but not too crazy sweet! Seriously done VERY well! I would recommend coming in and taking them to go! There are plenty of nice parks in the area to enjoy them!

A few weeks ago, I walked by this Lindt Chocolates store at Eagan Outlet Mall. It had a window…read moredisplay of bears. Without much thought, I walked in. I was immediately offered a gingerbread chocolate as a free sample. I thanked the woman and continued to browse as I savoured it. Another woman came up to me and offered a sample. "Do you normally give out more than one sample?" I asked her. "No. Did you get one?" she asked me. "Yes, which would explain my answer," I replied. "Oh, I didn't know," she replied. I knocked off a star in my rating for a lack of communication between staff members handling samples. If I weren't so honest, I would have inhaled two gingerbread chocolates. Not horrible, but it wouldn't sit well with me. At the rate that they are going at, they could slowly lose their inventory with dishonest moochers. They need to give the impression that they know what they are doing. I was so happy to see no-sugar-added chocolates. I bought a few of them to taste-test. They were yummy. They were also sold by weight, so it can add up if you feel like getting a pound of chocolates. I went to pay for my items. I didn't know that Lindt has a rewards program, so I signed up for it. I used a credit card to pay for my purchase. Done! Even though a bought a small bag of chocolates, I brought some of them back to Markham. Still yummy. Still deadly. No complaints here. If I am craving chocolate, it's worth dropping by this Lindt store. If you feel like getting more than one free sample, I'm sure that you can get away with it! (468)

This shop is proof that samples really do equal sales. Upon entry, you are offered a choice between…read more2 flavor options- usually a staple, like the original or a seasonal, like the snickerdoodle. I opted for the snickerdoodle this round, then purchased a bulk bag at regular price. A proud moment when I didn't get talked into the upsale for the discounts! Even if you don't plan to buy, swing in and have a sample and a look. It smells great!

I've seen Tacos Tacuba food truck in Burnsville many times with super long lines even during a…read morepandemic. Finally, I decided to try it upon recommendation. What a great decision! Everything is made to order of course they have a few specialties but the most popular is their quesadillas and volcan. I tried 3 tacos- cochinto pibil, chorizo and chicken definitely get the chorizo! Make sure to get the volcan with chorizo!

We kept seeing this taco truck and one day I saw a huge line! I decided to try it out. I am from…read moreArizona so my expectations are very high but this was worth it! Johnathan was a great host and made an excellent steak burrito and tacos. I can't wait to try the rest of the food!!!

The bubble waffles here are so delicious! Haven't found any other ones that taste better than here…read more They have a good assortment of bubble tea flavors, all have been really good. Who doesn't love ice cream with a warm waffle. They also have chicken and waffles which I normally end up getting because I am always craving savory but I also get ice cream for after. This place isn't huge but there is always plenty of seating. Great place for kids and adults. Huge parking lot, great location in the south suburbs. Employees are always super friendly and I am always indecisive and they wait patiently for me to decide what I want.

Service is friendly and drinks were made quickly! The Strawberry Coco was creamy and tasted like a…read morestrawberry milkshake, without the thick texture. The Coco Loco was light and refreshing. The waffles are fluffy and hold up well with ice cream inside. There's seating inside and plenty of parking outside.