Chocolate covered gummy bears, chocolate covered potato chips! Sooo many amazing chocolate options…read morehere. Those are just two of my favorites. I love that you can sample anything before deciding what to purchase. I've bought plenty of chocolate bars as gifts for friends and family as well. Everyone I know loves it. The Christmas sets with the hot chocolate bombs are amazing as well. Definitely check this chocolate shop out if you haven't already!

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.

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!

I got the gf salted Carmel and my husband got the regular peanut butter crunch. The cupcakes were…read moregood but that's it. They were good. The frosting was very very very light whipped with little flavor. The cupcake itself was moist and tasty but lacking. We've had better (both gf and regular cupcakes). Price wise isn't bad. We weren't blown away. If you're looking for cupcakes (gf or regular) there are more flavorful options available. The people that worked at the location were very nice.

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

Tried these cookies at a food truck festival First off they…read moreare gigantic/ hint the name T. rex cookie! They have a few different flavors to try- they tasted fine I didn't think there was anything special about them except for the size though

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.

Yum!! These donuts are sooo fluffy and fresh. I've had them a few times now. The fruity pebbles one…read moreis my go to or the bacon maple! So many fun flavors to pick from. You can't go wrong with whatever your heart desires.

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!

A truly hidden gem. On the way to the airport, we stopped…read morefor gas and realized we were hungry and saw this tiny taco truck parked in the back corner, just opening up for the day. While not much to look at, we thought, what the heck, it could be good, having tested many trucks in other cities... Oh man it was! What wonderful surprise to find a great Mexican taco/torta/burrito truck in the middle of nowhere. I had the Burrito con Asada, sin arroz, with a chopped Jalepeno mixed in. The Asada was full of flavor, not too greasy and the burrito was packed. With the addition of the homemade salsa verde and salsa roja, it was reminiscent of great burritos I've had in Los Angeles. A definite 5 stars. My partner had the Quesadilla con Pollo thinking it might be lighter but beware, it is a meal. Delicious but filling and oh so tasty with the accompaniment of the homemade salsas. While mozzarella isn't quite the same as queso blanca or queso fresco, it worked well. Seems some traditional ingredients are perhaps hard to get in this area. The menu covers the essentials (Burritos, Tacos, Tortas, etc.) and with mix and match choice of protein, it should cover most every taste. Options include bowls for those that want to forgo the delicious tortillas. Overall, a great find. Next time I'm in Burnsville or surrounding environs, I will be sure to hunt this place down. Definitely want to explore the other menu items.

It wasn't there. And I'm so hungry! The directions took me to a gas station??? Really bummed out.read more