They still exist and OMG such good European style chocolate. So happy they are at Rombauer for wine…read morepairings.

Talk about real, good quality chocolate served with warm smiles over and that is what you'll get…read moreat The Chocolate Architect! They are serving some small bites to taste at the cashier and the flavors are not your usual. Can you imagine a limoncello flavored chocolate?! I tried it and it was delicious! Deep chocolate flavor with the hint of tangy that is just well balanced. The service is excellent! The staff are very friendly and will gladly accommodate requests and make recommendations based on your preference. It's a nice little shop with cozy sitting areas. My friend I went there during Christmas season and the decorations will make you want to sip hot chocolate and just enjoy the sweet moment. I ordered the hot mocha, which normally I wouldn't order because most places just serve it like sweet coffee that has an overpowering chocolate taste but not at The Chocolate Architect. Their hot mocha is legit mix of espresso and cocoa, the good quality cocoa. I highly recommend this place!

This was my first time here and WOW the ambiance as I stepped in completely blew me away! The…read morelocation of the Folsom store is in the Broadstone shopping center across from the Bel Air grocery store. Their hours vary but during the week they are open until 8pm. I love the pretty in pink theme. I didn't know what to try but the great staff walked me through all the offerings. They have macarons, fresh made cakes, espresso bar, hot chocolate bar, macaron ice cream. I had to try the Tiramisu ice cream and it was so delicious and full of flavor. I took home 6 cookies which were a variety and told her to pick what she thinks would be best because I had a hard time choosing myself. I sat down at the tables and relaxed while I enjoyed my ice cream. This place is over the TOP beautiful inside and their quality truly shows in their staff service, environment and quality of taste of sweets! I already raves about it to my sister and a friend and now we can't wait to return for a coffee date and try more!

I heard great things about Ginger Elizabeth so we had to check out the Folsom location. Inside is…read moreadorably decorated with a cute photo wall, cozy pillows on the benches, and matching flowers on the table. Everything is clean and there are plenty of tables. The space is perfect to grab a dessert or even quietly do work or studying. There were all kinds of different chocolate items to choose from. They had chocolate covered pretzels, sauces, macarons, soft serve, drinks, and more. We even got a sample of the ice cream macaron. We got a soft serve of vanilla bean and then lavender lemon. We loved how rich and creamy the soft serve was. The staff were so friendly. They told us about the deals going on and were patient with us when choosing.

I just bought a dozen of her cookies and the two that I tasted are absolutely delicious! Support…read morethe small business owner and get some really delicious cookies and a great assortment as well.

The cookies were so good! I came in to pick up cookies for a work lunch. I paid for a dozen cookies…read morebut was only given 11 cookies. I was a little disappointed about that. The owner was very nice and I love supporting local. She was sweet and helpful when I was choosing flavors. I'll be back and I'll just make sure all the cookies I pay for are in the box next time.

Julian's was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered the breakfast wrap,…read morebacon, egg & cheese croissant, Nutella crepe, and avocado toast. The service was fantastic from start to finish. We had the chance to chat with Julian himself along with a couple other staff members, and everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The stars of the meal were definitely the breakfast wrap and the bacon, egg & cheese croissant. The breakfast wrap had the perfect balance of scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Everything worked together without any one ingredient overpowering the others, and the salsa on the side was a great addition. Honestly, it's one of the best breakfast burritos/wraps I've had. And the croissant... wow. It was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the croissant was light, flaky, and buttery, and every bite was packed with flavor. The Nutella crepe was also very good. The crepe itself was perfectly made, though there was a little more Nutella than I personally prefer. Next time I'll probably ask for less, but that's purely a matter of taste. The avocado toast was the only item that didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was good, but the honey flavor dominated the dish and drowned out some of the other ingredients. I'd love to taste a little more balance there. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality made for a great breakfast. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be dreaming about that croissant until then.

Great food and service What more could I want?…read moreTheir crepes are all good and they do a great salad

I have a love hate relationship with Toffee. I love it. I hate that I am powerless against it and…read moreNo 12 step program nor ECT will cure me of my addiction to it. In the case of Crack'd its much much worse. The toffee is otherworldly and its impossible to put down. I only have experience with the Original Toffee. Its buttery crunchy taste with a slight smokiness and vanilla undertones is among the best I have tasted. The almonds help cut the sweetness and add a needed savor componenet to the whole affair. Its coupled with the semi sweet chocolate which for my palate is perfect. Full on milk chocolate would be too overwhelming IMHO. Its a small family run local business and has excellent customer service. They can be found locally at several grocery stores or at fairs and the like. Better yet they have a website that allows for super easy ordering. I'm not in the habit of making requests in reviews but I for one would love to see: Toffee with just the almonds Toffee with pistachios and lastly I throw down the gauntlet with some Honeycomb toffee!

Crunchy, sweet, salty, delicious toffee! My personal favorites are the dark chocolate and espresso…read moreflavors, but all of them are delicious. Stop messing around with chewy toffee and get you some Crack'd.

Everything 10/10 Energy…read moreCoffee Donuts Sandwiches! I love love this place. Close to some other activities as well, like the nearby thrift store.

This is one of the best donut shops around. The donuts are always fresh, and if you time it right,…read moreyou can even get them warm which makes them even better. They have a great selection, and everything I've tried has been delicious. It can get pretty busy, so the secret is definitely out. Even with the line, it's well worth the wait. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality donuts, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Ah, that most wonderful time of the year. Being a savory…read moreguy, rarely sweet. Lol.. Visit a least holiday time for friends and family. Latest visit was for the surgical team who recently took care of me. A nice thank you gift. Also get a thank you gift for airline flights. Air crew need a little thanks as well. This store is well appointed like other stores. Appreciate the express that I can pick up a box and go. The "girls" where fabulous this year.

I was greeted as I walked in even though there were quite a few other people there…read more The store was well stocked and I found some of my favorite prepackaged Polar Bear Claws and I chose a few regular candy such as their Bordeaux's. The cost is a little higher than some other candy brands but I think they are the best.

Just wanted to say, love the place, the food, and the workers! Special shout out to both Dominic's…read morebut every time I go the service is great keep doing your thing!!!

We drop by Handel's ice cream every once a while, but our last visit was for Father's day as I told…read moremy husband I would treat him to any ice cream he wanted, and he picked Handel's. When we arrived, the line was long. It was all the way to the street but we figured, whelp we have nothing going on, might as well join the party! To our surprise, the line moved fast, it did give us enough time to debate what we wanted. I opted for the Salty Caramel Truffle waffle scoop, while my husband opted for 4 favor sampler with Banana cream pie, Pistachio, Monkey Business and Sticky fingers. We liked all of them, but we definiely agree the ice ceam flavors are heavier here, likely taliored to a younger audience. As I get older, I find myself opting for simple flavors like Stracciatella instead of my old favorite of chocolate brownie. So while I enjoyed my Salty Caramel Truffle, the saltyness and the generous amount of caramel truffles were a bit too much for me. The portion was very generous and that didn't help the overwhelming flavor bomb. My husband mentioned that he enjoyed the banana cream pie and pistachio flavors more than the more complicated ones. Overall, we like Handel's and always appreciate the various options and the friendly service. Next time we plan to share a four scoop sample and opt for simple flavors.