Best candy store we have been to in a long time! We got to enjoy homemade & nostalgic,…read morecandy/desserts, that we have not found anywhere. You provide such variety, that everyone left happy & excited! Thank you

Worked with them to send a special gift for the holidays. Kimberli was attentive and helpful and…read morecompleted the order quickly and efficiently. A great holiday experience. And I'm told by the recipient, also great candy! Can't recommend Divine enough

I some fantastic Dan & Debbie's ice cream here at the Sweet Mercantile. The ice cream was a…read moredecadent black raspberry cheesecake. The tart berries cut through the sweetness of the cheesecake flavors. The staff were warm and cheerful and as sweet as the candy next door. I felt like a long lost friend upon arrival. I enjoy the cozy & old fashioned atmosphere of the Soda Fountain Shoppe. The building is an impressive 150 years old and was a traditional mercantile/general store. It feels both old and yet familiar to me. Even the restroom was clean & tidy. With a price as yummy as their treats I feel I'm likely to return often.

What a cute spot to enjoy some ice cream and treats! The staff was very helpful and cleaned up our…read moretable promptly for the next guest use. I loved that they had a changing table in their restroom. Very family friendly spot in Czech Village.

I love Betty Jane's. I especially love that Betty Jane's is no longer located in the lower level of…read moreLindale Mall. Whew, say that five times fast! Now located in the Twixt Town Shopping Center (off of Collins Rd., and across from the mall), you can pull right up to the store front and pop in. They also have designated "Betty Jane's Customer Parking." We stopped in a week after Valentine's Day. Remaining Valentine's merchandise was 1/2 price, but we chose to build our own 1/2lb. assortment for $12.99. Store is super clean and tidy. You can stock up on all sorts of pre-made chocolate boxes from the display shelves (Gremlins are prepackaged for easy grab 'n go and take up an entire display themselves), or build a box like we did. You can even buy a single piece of chocolate if you don't want to feel so guilty. My husband enjoys their peanut butter cups and I prefer the coconut clusters and famous Gremlins. As stated in my previous review (when the business was at Lindale Mall), Betty Jane's is also great for a variety of other candies such as gummy bears, fruit slices, as well as nuts and more. These items are sold by the bag. They also have some sugar free candy options. The two women working were very friendly. Jessica assisted us during our visit, asked me if the way the chocolates were arranged in the box looked okay before closing the lid (yes, really!) and even offered gift wrapping. Highly, highly recommend.

They have the Dubai chocolate bars! $20 per bar so more than some other local places. I will have…read moreto say the Belgian chocolate is superb from some other local places. And the details with the presentation is also above the others. Personally I do have one other place that beats this one. I would recommend this place to check out as they have so many other options to try. And they had other kataifi flavored bars like hazelnut. They are also at the Iowa City farmers market during the warmer months!

My go-to to chocolate place. Owned and operated by a young woman and her mother that produce super…read morefine tasting chocolate.

RUN, don't walk, to The Marion Chocolate Shop! This place is absolutely amazing, and I honestly…read moreloved everything about it. We went a few days after Christmas, and enjoyed our experience. The store front is very cute, and the interior is very cozy. But above all else: the CHOCOLATE! There was a wonderful aroma when you walked in. The owners take great pride in their craft, and it absolutely shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and competent, yet still find opportunities to further their expertise. We bought so much, as it was hard to choose just a couple items. So far we have loved everything. One fun surprise: the chocolate covered Twizzlers - trust me, they are worth it. I think they would also be awesome covered in dark chocolate too. The chocolate espresso with espresso salt (I think that was the name - please correct me if I'm wrong) was AMAZING, and I think my favorite...if I *had* to pick one favorite. They have also figured out how to ship around the US, which is wonderful, because we live in Texas, and can now get their chocolates delivered to us. I also love how they care about humanity. I love that this business took COVID safety seriously during the height of the pandemic, and chuckled at the art that supported mask wearing and distancing, when it was very necessary. Plus, there support of the LGBTQ+ community warms my heart. Sorry for the novella. The TLDR version is this: great store, AMAZING chocolates, fantastic humans. Make plans to frequent this wonderful business.

You must stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth! Ben and the staff are great and so accommodating!…read moreThis is my 2nd year pre-ordering caramel apples from The Marion Chocolate Shop. These are absolutely the most delicious treats ever! I personally love the milk chocolate dipped in pecans and my kids like the milk chocolate dipped in oreo crumbles! I love the convenience of preordering and picking them up later. You definitely need to stop in for caramel apples and much more!

Love this place for the chocolates. We tried them for a tasting for our wedding cake and the…read morecupcakes we received were very disappointing. They were not very presentable and they didn't taste great. That being said, the chocolates here are amazing

Wonderful customer service! Delicious handmade caramels. I ordered a Tiramisu for my husband's…read morebirthday and it was divine! Tasted like a fantastic aunt from Italy made it. I'm going to order the raspberry lemon cupcakes for my mother's birthday and a giant frosted chocolate chip cookie for me. I cannot wait!!!

Thank you Yelp for helping us find this place. We were eating dinner in the NewBo area and wanted…read moreto go elsewhere for dessert. I just Yelped a dessert place and we ended up here. Don't be put off by the "popcorn" in the title. We went for the ice cream. There's a great variety and everything we tried was delicious. Our crew tried the buttered pecan, the raspberry-lemon Italian ice, and Hailey's comet. Be aware that one scoop is a huge serving here. Service was really friendly and helpful. There's a few tables inside, a row of chairs outside along the front, and a couple of tables and chairs in a side courtyard. We did not try the popcorn but a lot of people were buying it.

I came for a snack and left questioning every life decision that didn't involve popcorn…read more Walking into Almost Famous Popcorn is like stepping into Willy Wonka's factory if it was run by popcorn-obsessed geniuses with a sprinkle of Midwest charm and a serious caramel addiction. I thought I was strong. I thought I could walk out with just a small bag. Reader, I left with seven. SEVEN. One for each day of the week. Doctor's orders (probably). The Dill Pickle flavor slapped me harder than my grandma during Uno. The Birthday Cake made me reconsider every other dessert I've ever celebrated with. And don't even get me started on the Cheddar. That thing is dangerously cheesy in a way even Chester Cheetah can't compete with. The staff? Literal popcorn angels. Friendly, fast, and they didn't judge me when I circled back for more samples pretending to be "a different person." It's fine. I wore a hat. Bottom line: If you're in Cedar Rapids and don't stop here, you're making a terrible, buttery mistake. This place is poppin' -- literally and figuratively.

NewBo City Market is always a lot of fun. There are such great little shops and many food vendors…read more This is a great way to try new types of food and support local eateries. You can find gift items and some other treats to take home and enjoy later. I love that the open space can be used for additional seating or more vendors to display and sell their items. I've taken classes here too- it's such a great space.

Good food stalls, tried the Arepas, had the beef and cheese great cilantro sauce. Good chocolates…read moreat the Lori Ann's Candies. Enjoyed the coconut bars at the Bread and buttered. They also had some good focaccia breakfast bread. KC's Cakes had a good mud sheet cake we took home for breakfast.

Online it said it opened at 10. i got here at 10:50 and still wasn't open and then I walked up to…read morethe doors at 11:05 and was told they aren't open yet. Came back at 11:15 and still was told they aren't open yet. Extremely rude and annoying. and three people are standing there waiting for it to open

Drove 45 minutes for an item that online says they have 2 of. They didn't have it. Big sadread more