This is a cute, densely packed novelty shop in downtown Ypsi. It reminds me of a family friendly…read moreSpencer's. Lots of fun stuff if you need a gift for someone, like toys, candies, stickers, greeting cards, clothing, and more. If you are looking for Michigan or Ypsilanti-specific gifts, this is definitely a good spot to check out.

This place is really really cool! It made me, a 38 year old woman, feel like a kid again. So many…read moreunique gift ideas. They have so many different themed merch like tv shows, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Care Bares, Mulang, Mario, and a billion things that I don't know about. I went here before Valentine's Day and ended up finding a Super Mario Fire stuffy for my hubby. He loves it! They also had very unique and funny cards! They have tons of candy of every variety. I found ring pop gummies here & my husband ate them in a day. Tons of toys & stuffed animals. One thing I will say is their prices were a bit high. But I imagine with cost of operation these days it makes sense and I am in a spot where I can support this small business (reasonably). It is a super fun store. Use caution bringing a small child into this store, as there will be several things within their reach and they will probably want to get their hands on everything. I honestly wouldn't bring a kid younger than 8 or 9 in this store. If you need gift inspiration, come to this cute store!

We stumbled across this neat little candy shop and went inside. The staff here is exceptional! They…read morewere extremely attentive and friendly. This type of service really made our day. They have a lot of neat things in here besides candy as well. We ended up buying a Jaws poster. They have so much selection and definitely worth going in to see all they have. We would return again.

This is an interesting fun place. We just walked in here and they had lots of things to look at a…read morevariety of different unique candies and foods. The service was fine and they were just your standard checkout people. It was bright, well lit and lots of interesting things to look at. It was very busy. But it was set in the right tone in terms of where it's located and what we were doing there. Would recommend coming back to check things out. Even though there was a lot of things, it was more for the look of it like some really good candies I think. I prefer candies that have less artificial ingredients and maybe imported from Europe versus some of the things that they have which are kind of more for fun than to Eat

Eleanor's assortment is incredible! I've been a couple of times, but this time most recently with…read morethe Murder Mystery Crawl (hosted by Saline Main Street and Mind the Gap Theater!) As part of the crawl, we got to try their incredible truffles. They're giant Nespresso-Vertuo-pod-like domes. I tried the peanut butter and it was a peanut butter lover's DREAM. I also squealed in delight that they carry Peelerz (IYKYK!!). I also ended up trying their gelato, which is from Iorio Gelato. I was informed that they're local and used to have a storefront. It was....pretty bad unfortunately. It was my first gelato in states after our trip to Italy and the texture (icy) and flavor (did not taste like pistachio) unfortunately were completely wrong, so I don't recommend trying the pistachio gelato at this time. Maybe their other flavors are better, but I'll stick to the truffles and packaged candy here.

Nice cashier! This store has a lot of candy choices mixed with old and new! Cute set up for…read moreflavored sodas! Enjoyed a cute short stop !

I stopped by here when in A2 this past week, I was visiting the Bakehouse for a work article. We…read morehave recently written about the Candy Manufactory for work too so I was curious to actually see it! I've never actually had any of Zingerman's candy bars so I bought two full size bars, plus a small version of the Cashew Cow. I think both the Zzang and Peanut Butter Crush were equally good. The store also has non-Zingerman's brand candies, such as Venchi, which is also a high-end brand. The shop doubles as a coffee shop, as well, and I think may have also had some small food items, but don't quote me on that. Overall, I would return the next time I'm in town.

Didn't realize I could miss the constant crowds at Zingerman's in downtown Ann Arbor by going to…read morethis location south of the highway. The candy is delicious- though it's pretty fed as a premium product so be prepared! The cafe inside is great and there's a Bakery store down the way so you can enjoy sandwiches, pastries and delicious brownies!

We first discovered BonBonBon at a hip Valentine's craft fair at the Majestic Theater in 2019 and…read morewe've been hooked ever since. Their chocolate creations are not only delicious, but creative and unlike any other treats out there. Back in the day, it was not unusual for us to make a 40 minute drive into Hamtramck or Detroit to get a Bon fix, so you can imagine how excited we were as they opened more storefronts across Metro Detroit. The Ann Arbor store is my favorite because it's just a short lunchtime walk from work! This is a business that you can feel really good about supporting. Not only is their product top notch, but their practices prioritize quality, sustainability ,community and inclusion. It has been fun watching their tremendous growth over the last seven years and cheering them on from the sidelines!

I didn't taste the chocolates. But first they weren't chocolates. They were some fruity cakey…read morethings covered with a thin layer of chocolate. So it wasn't really appealing. Second thing the ambiance wasn't very inviting either. It wasn't a nice bright clean looking place at all. A confectionary should be more appealing to the eye first. Maybe "chocolates" are worth it. But the service person was completely nonchallant about them. I was intending to buy a gift box. Gift boxes were like small "amazon" card boxes. Long thick brown boxes with chips hanging out. The person was telling me if I wanted gift wrapping, which looked like long stickers of second-hand christmas wrapping, were extra charge. What?? On the same day I was at a baby shop and I got the most beatutiful gift wrapping free... I just couldn't justify the whole price which was several multiples of any "awesome looking and tasting" confectionary you could buy from World Market with additional feel good experience of checking other items. Given, Nickels Arcade is a landmark and store owners should be supported. In fact, that's why I first went there.. But then again, those store owners should show some effort...

Love this little candy shop. It's a great place to get candies year round, and especially for…read moreChristmas stockings, Easter baskets, and Valentine's Day! I love that they are still around - they did the little boxes of chocolates that we gave as wedding favors 31 years ago! Staff is friendly and helpful.

This is a local family-owned and operated independent business, in a welcoming, retro storefront…read more The chocolates are made in-house, and other sweets are made by quality suppliers.

Got to sample their wines and that was fun!…read more I ended up using my $10 birthday coupon for their Omaamaayan wine that is sweet and has different notes of fruit. I can't wait to drink it!! The employee who helped us was nice and helpful! Gotta love Cherry Republic!

Overdue for an update now that they've expanded into the space next door. Hard to believe but it's…read moreeven better! The new space houses a wine tasting counter and a place for their beverages and a few other products. This lets the whole space breathe a bit more and gives for more elbow room during peak shopping times when it gets nice and crowded in there. High five for still offering plentiful samples. Right now we're big fans of the amaretto cherries in this house. Also the extra dark cherries! But honestly I don't think I've ever had anything here I didn't like. Proud to have them based here in MI!

This is my new all-time favorite boba shop! Their drinks have a slush-like texture, and they're…read moreabsolutely amazing. You can choose between tapioca or popping boba, and they also offer frozen treats. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--it's definitely worth the trip! Check out IG @xoxodetroit for more reviews

Super cute place, mother and daughter owners! There is a selfie area with a swing as well, didn't…read morewant to post my daughter. We got root beer floats along with a cake pop and some gushers. Sounds like they will be expanding into coffee and tea soon! Will definitely be back soon.

The mango milk tea is by far the best milk tea on their menu! if you go here and that sounds like…read moreyour thing, definitely give it a try. Service is always hospitable and the ambiance is calm. Chilling with friends is welcome even if everyone doesn't buy something.

The owner of Bobalee reached out to me after my previous review and told me that the shop actually…read morebrews their Thai Tea from scratch instead of making it from powder. That intrigued me enough to revisit and try the drink out this past week. Thai Milk Tea, Small w/ Boba ($6.40) - As I was ordering, I was told that the sweetness couldn't be adjusted since the the tea was premade and mixed with sweetener. It's a little unfortunate, but it is what it is. On the first sip, the tea first starts with a somewhat dairy forward flavor, but immediately follows that up with an extremely roasted, smoky and somewhat astringent flavor of a very strongly brewed tea. About half a second later, an extreme sweetness floods the mouth but helps to balance out some of the smoky astringency. I'm not sure how they get it to be so smoky - I regularly brew Thai tea in an espresso machine and I've never gotten it to be so strong before. It's also much smokier than any Thai tea I've had in restaurants. The sweetness is a bit too much for me. After sipping a bit, I decided to save the rest for later and add some fresh brewed Thai tea to temper the sweetness down a bit. The boba this visit is a big improvement over my previous visit. This time, it's not rock hard; instead, the boba has a decent chew on the exterior while retaining quite a bit more firmness in the center. I found the boba to be a bit on the lumpier side and a little inconsistent in shape but it's not bad. Drink Rating: 3/5 Boba Rating: 3/5 I also asked for a small sample of the black tea. This is also pre-sweetened, probably on the order of 25% or 50% vs. a fully sweetened drink as compared to other boba shops. For my tastes, it actually right on the dot: not too sweet, which allows some of the natural tea fragrance to really be at the forefront of the drink without being drowned out. I honestly would get this tea as a milk tea without any additional sweetener added. Bobalee is a first mover into Ypsilanti. It's a very well run business, with friendly staff and great ambiance. As I mentioned in my previous review, this is a business that's worth supporting. Bathrooms - Single unisex room in the back.

Excellent customer service and Great chocolate!!!!! yummy and delicious everything is fresh.read more

Jojo does not disappoint! Communication is outstanding! End result was fantastic! The cake pops…read moreJojo created for our party were the HIT of the party! Highly recommend.