The Town Center shopping area has the expected anchor tenants, and finishing touches that make it…read morecomplete - a chocolate shop, bakery, bookstore, public library, and Always Summer contribute to make this a destination. Ice cream flavors are a mixture of classics, and things like cardamom and matcha, providing interest and not just oddball spices for the sake of quirkiness. As far as I can tell, Always Summer isn't part of a chain, but the look and feel of the space is very polished and coordinated. Between their merch display, and the forest of ice cream scoops hanging from the ceiling, the design aesthetic stands out. The people behind the counter were friendly and efficient, just what you would hope for in this type of establishment.

We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we…read moredecided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back!

I was happy to have Honey Bear Bakery Cafe for some much-needed breakfast as the start of my book…read morecrawl while in the area, as Honey Bear Bakery Cafe is located in the Lake Forest shopping center, right across from Third Place Books, which is where I was heading to. But first, coffee and breakfast. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which consists of a croissant, egg, lettuce, tomato, mayo and I added bacon for an extra charge. It was solid, with the roasted/warmed up croissant and was filling. I also liked that they had Victrola coffee, which I ordered a drip of. Strong coffee = no complaints. In addition to their made-to-order food items, like the breakfast sandwich, they also have pastries in the case and a full coffee and tea menu. It's nice to have this cafe in the Lake Forest shopping center with plenty of seats around, next to many other businesses and tons of parking nearby. I dig the convenience of it all.

Average clam chowder. A decent quantity for the price. The morning line was pretty long and a bit…read moreof a wait. We came back a few hours later and there was hardly no wait time. The pastries looked good. Wish they sold sourdough bread but they do offer it in sandwiches. There's a lot of seating in the food court area although it can get crowded on a busy weekend.

During our trip to Seattle, we stopped in this locally owned frozen yogurt shop. Perfect after a…read moreday at Lake Washington. We picked up my friend's granddaughters and they unanimously voted to go to Swirl after dinner The decor is beautiful. It's a big open space that's inviting with cozy couches, small tables, dandelion chandeliers and colorful walls. As soon as I walked in, I was like, wow! It's a great place to enjoy your treat. Many flavors and toppings to choose from. They do change their flavors on their menu. My favorite was the Irish Mint! The girls tried many of the toppings. I chose the mini mochi balls, shredded coconut and peanuts, which went really well with Irish Mint and Chocolate Classic. Outdoor seating as well. Friendly customer service.

Great fro yo! Super nice friendly service and Hometown feel…read more Locally owned by two really nice people always a pleasure going in there

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.

Delicious, large portions but a little pricey. Their Nikku udon is so good! I had a lemongrass beef…read morebahn mi that was also delicious

Love Lil' Tiger! They have the "mom & pop" appeal and amazing ice cream! It's homemade and you…read morereally taste the love.

What a delightful shop! They have all kinds of fun sweets - cupcakes, brownies, bars, cookies, cake…read morepops! They even make fancy cakes for special events; ie: weddings. I settled on a chocolate peanut butter covered sandwich cookie, a S'more cupcake, and a key lime cheesecake. The gal who helped me was kind and helpful. Everything we had was delicious. I will definitely pop in again for more treats soon. I like that they are open until 5pm on weekdays. Bakeries tend to close on the earlier side and it's nice to have them as an option. It was an unexpected surprise to find this lovely shop in Kenmore - I'm so glad I did!

I tried the cookie cream cupcake, Oreo cupcake, and the double chocolate cake. Overall, I think the…read moreprices are very reasonable, especially if you're looking for a small cake or an individual dessert. The cakes were fresh and offered good value for the price. However, they were much sweeter than I prefer. Out of everything I tried, the double chocolate cake was my favorite because it had the richest flavor. My only complaint is the sweetness. I wish there were an option to make the frosting or cream less sweet, as that would have made the desserts much more enjoyable for my taste. Overall, it's a good spot if you have a sweet tooth and are looking for reasonably priced cakes.

Cute little shop tucked away in the Kenmore town center next to the Hangar - good service, good…read moredrinks. We ordered a peach refresher and a passionfruit refresher; they're seltzer-based drinks (no tea). They were indeed refreshing and not too sweet (we asked for reduced sugar). Next time we'll come back to try the tea.

I want to love Mauritius Brown, because the bubble tea was creamy, delicious, and you can taste the…read morequality of the ingredients, but the brown sugar boba is just far too sweet, even though I selected the "less sweet" option. I would have loved my drink if it was half as sweet. Also, I made the mistake of ordering for pickup through the DoorDash app, only to realize it's a whole dollar more per drink on the app vs in-store. Even at the in-store prices, their drinks are more expensive based on volume compared to what you would get at Happy Lemon or Sharetea, for example. Drinks were promptly ready at the promised time and staff were very friendly.

My bowl was so fresh and yummy ! This was perfect for a warm day. The owners were inviting and gave…read morea wonderful dining experience. I will definitely be coming back, Thank you :)))))

Tropical Berry is one of my favorite spots, and I find myself coming here at least once a week…read more Julio and Chris are amazing and have put so much love and care into their business. You can really feel the passion they have for creating a welcoming experience and serving high quality food. The açaí is fresh, imported, and absolutely delicious. There are so many toppings to choose from, so it's easy to customize your bowl exactly how you like it. Everything always tastes fresh, and the portions are generous. I've been sticking with my usual order because it's so good, but I definitely want to try the passion fruit next. If you're looking for an amazing açaí bowl made with quality ingredients and served by genuinely kind people, Tropical Berry is the place to go!