4.5 stars overall. Cookies and Cream is located in the food court of Ross Park Mall. It is operated…read moreby Sinful Sweets. When I approached the business, an employee promptly greeted me. I took a couple of minutes to decide what I wanted to buy, and the employee patiently waited. I selected one pecan turtle, one s'more, and one deep-dish caramel chocolate chip cookie. The employee had to individually weigh the pecan turtle and s'more rather than charge a per-unit price. The total price was OK. I ate these treats later in the day at home. All three treats tasted very fresh and sweet. I rate the pecan turtle as 4.5 stars, the s'mores as 5 stars, and the caramel chocolate chip cookie as 4 stars. This business sells many other types of treats, including many flavors of cupcakes, peanut-butter buckeyes, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered bacon, truffles, ice creams, etcetera.

To be completely honest, I wasn't impressed or blown away. I wish I would've ordered a cupcake and…read moreleft the rest at the door. Unfortunately I didn't even order one of the cupcakes. I came here participating in small business Saturday and Pittsburgh Shopopoly. We purchased a container of cookie dough and brownie batter and one of the hot chocolate balls/bombs. The hot chocolate ball broke before we even got home. That was unfortunate but not entirely their fault. Although packaging doesn't give much support in preventing this from happening. The cookie dough and brownie batter tasted like butter and brown sugar. There really wasn't any other flavor. I've had other edible cookie dough brands and did not have this experience. There wasn't much of a flavor distinction between the two separate flavors in the container regardless of one being "cookie" dough and one being "brownie" batter. The service received was okay. The girl working had little knowledge of the days intended event of Shopopoly and we didn't receive the advertised free chocolates with purchases. Maybe we missed a detail about spending a specific amount but either way, the employee didn't have a clue about it. Cupcakes looked absolutely to die for but I've seen other great cupcakes around the city. I don't intend on returning as there are so many other options for sweets and baked goods.

The Chocolate Moose is a gourmet chocolate and candy shop that opened a couple of decades ago. Its…read moreinventory includes hundreds of chocolates and candies that are domestic and imported, sugar and sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, etcetera. During our recent visit, this store had a wide variety of dark and milk chocolates on shelves and in display cases as well as gummy, sweet, and sour candies on shelves. I found some of my family's favorites such as a chocolate orange, peanut-butter and jelly chocolate, chocolate-covered pretzels, liqueur chocolates, chocolate roses, marzipan, etcetera. The flavors were often unique and very tempting! I think that more price tags could be added to the display cases, but the price tags on the packaged treats seemed to be reasonable, for example, several dollars for one chocolate bar.

Do not judge a book by its cover. It doesn't look like much from the outside, and there is no decor…read moreinside...other than chocolate everywhere! They have it all. Truffles, gourmet chocolate bars from all over the world, chocolate dipped everything, and so many kinds of candy. A must do for chocolate lovers.

4.5 stars overall. Boulevard Sweet Shoppe sells mostly fudges and chocolates such as truffles,…read moreturtles, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Other products include gummies and Philadelphia Water Ice, which I believe is Italian ice. As soon as my husband and I entered the store, an employee kindly greeted us. He told us about his products, and he offered free samples of his fudges. I bought two products, and here are my reviews for them: Chocolate-caramel-pecan turtles - 4.5 stars - Four turtles weighed 1/4 pound and cost $8. I would prefer more chocolate and caramel and fewer pecans, but I thought that these turtles tasted good. Bourbon Cherry Chocolate fudge - 4.5 stars - This fudge cost $5 for 1/4 pound. I enjoyed the sweet flavors. I saw many other chocolates and other sweets that looked delicious, but I try to have a generally healthy diet, so I will wait to buy more sweets here until I am in the neighborhood again.

I was walking through the streets of Oakmont when I stumbled upon this little sweet shop. The man…read moreinside of the shop informed me about all of the different flavors of fudge and other sweet treats which were being sold. You also have the option to try out some samples before you buy. Although all the truffles and chocolates looked delicious, today, I decided to just try the penuche fudge, peanut butter chocolate fudge, and the chocolate covered popcorn. The penuche fudge was delicious, but also quite sweet (on the verge of being too sweet). When describing what the fudge tastes like, the shop owner said it is similar to a Werther's caramel. I agree; there is definitely a caramely taste. I tried a sample of the plain milk chocolate which was absolutely amazing. The triple chocolate fudge is also great and consists of white, dark, and milk chocolate. The next fudge I got was the peanut butter chocolate fudge. It is made with Belgian milk chocolate (all the chocolate they use is Belgian). The chocolate flavor is perfectly sweet. The peanut butter flavor is strong and creamy. The texture is on point in both of the fudges. And, the price is quite reasonable with a 1/4 pound costing $5. Finally, the chocolate covered popcorn was also great. A whole bag is just $3! The chocolate is by far the best part of this sweet treat. I believe it is the same high quality milk chocolate they use in their fudge. The popcorn itself was okay, but it was too buttery in my opinion. All in all, I will definitely return to the Boulevard Sweet Shoppe. The service is friendly, there is a great sweet selection, and the flavors are quite good. When it comes to Oakmont sweets: get your baked goods at the Oakmont Bakery, and stop by the Boulevard Sweet Shoppe for candies, fudge, bark, and other sweets.

We received several boxes of chocolates at work as a Christmas gift from one of our customers, and…read morewow--what an absolute treat! You can immediately tell this is a family-owned candy company. The attention to detail, the craftsmanship, and the quality of each exquisite piece really stand out. Every chocolate in the box was beautiful, delicious, and made with obvious care. Nothing tastes mass-produced; instead, each piece feels special, like it was created with pride and tradition. Our whole team kept saying the same thing: these are some of the best chocolates we've ever had. If you're looking for a gift that truly impresses--or just want to treat yourself--this candy company is a gem. Highly recommend Valos Chocolate!

This is such a cute chocolate shop. I hope more people are able to find it. It was perfect for…read moremother's day and I bet any theme I can think of. The chocolates were also a hit!

Tabbara Artisan Chocolate is a family-owned business that sells chocolates that are hand-made at…read moretheir manufacturing facility Saad Chocolatier LLC. Customers may purchase the chocolates through the business's website or from several Pittsburgh-area stores. Examples of products are a chocolate tree, chocolate gift box, truffles, and chocolates in flavors such as almond, caramel, coffee, coriander, date, hazelnut, orange, passion fruit, peanut, pecan, pistachio, raspberry, speculoos, tea, and vanilla. I bought the Chocolate Assortment No. 1 that contained 24 pieces of dark, milk, white, and other chocolates for $45. Shipping cost $15. Compared to other Pittsburgh-area chocolatiers, the price for these chocolates was higher. The business shipped my package to me the next day, and FedEx delivered it to me one day later. The chocolates looked fancy and were a good quality. My favorite flavors were the mendiant (gianduja hazelnuts), caramel, passion fruit, raspberry, manon (white chocolate ganache with caramel), croquant (hazelnuts), and pacci (slightly different hazelnuts).

Very wide variety of chocolates from all over the world. There's baking chocolates, cocoa powder,…read moreand even marshmallows. Everything from ones you can get in grocery stores to the trendy Dubai chocolates. A bit more expensive, but that's expected. The employees were helpful. Parking is a bit hard, but it's on the strip, so street parking is the go to. I thought they made the hand dipped ones in house, but they get their hand dipped chocolates from Asher's in Souderton, PA. Also, bags are $0.25 each.

Paradise for chocolate lovers. The selection is truly amazing with small batch chocolate brands…read morefrom all over the country (and the world). Weird in-store vibe though. They are selling $25 chocolate bars, but they charge you for a bag for your purchase.

Best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The staff are friendly and kind…read more You get your money's worth with the portions given. Unique decor.

Le Petit is one of my favorite spots on Carson street. It is super cozy and has a very inviting…read moreatmosphere. The food portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry! My favorite is the blanc and noir gourmet pancakes which come with Nutella, vanilla cream, and either strawberries or bananas. The attention to detail is also great here. I usually get hot tea and they bring out a tea bag holder and, if you ask for cream, they bring it out in a cute espresso cup. One thing to note is that you order at the counter, but they bring your food to you at your table.

Pricey but the best chocolates! My family sends them to CA for us. Customer service is excellent…read more Love the solid chocolate designs.

4.5 stars. Pollak's Candies is a family-owned business that has operated since 1948. They hand-make…read morea wide variety of chocolates, fudge, caramel apples, etcetera, and they also sell sweet treats such as licorice and gummy bears. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Customers may purchase candies at the store or through their website. I placed an online order for two products. Shipping cost $12 for USPS Priority Mail. The website said that they process orders in 1-2 business days, but I did not receive a shipment email or package after several days. I emailed and called, and an employee told me that they would make my cordial strawberries later that day. My package took 10 days to arrive at the post office and then 1 day to be delivered to my home. Cordial strawberries ($21) - 5 stars - My box included 6 strawberries that were surrounded by juices and covered in milk chocolate. I had not previously eaten cordial strawberries, so they were a surprise to me! These strawberries tasted very sweet and delicious, but when I bit into them, a large amount of juice dripped out! If you buy these cordial strawberries, make sure that you eat them over a plate and have a paper towel nearby. Deluxe assortment of milk chocolates ($15) - 4.5 stars - This box of chocolates weighed 8 ounces. I could not figure out all of the flavors, but I think that I received strawberry cream, orange cream, caramel, toffee, turtle, mint, coconut, chocolate, cherry cordial, and a few other flavors. I enjoyed most of these flavors.

We (my steady Betty (hereafter "SB" and I) attended a chocolate truffle-making class here. It was…read moreheld at their Millvale location, which is not a storefront, per se, but where the chocolates are made. This is an odd sort of review, because the only chocolates I've eaten from here were the ones she tutored us to create. And...well...they were magnificent. So rewinding a bit... I was looking for gift idea for SB. A friend at work pointed me to a link to a listicle or PG article about a chocolate making class. I'd never heard of it before. Completely in the weeds. When I went to A519's webpage, it was not intuitively obvious to me where I could go to sign up. BUT...it's listed under "products"...https://shop.a519chocolate.com/products/private-truffle-making-class There...I made a link for you. If you love chocolate, or you love someone who loves chocolate, this class was really fantastic. It broke down a bit like this...(2 hours) 1) Introductions/qualifications/backstory (5 minutes) 2) Presentation about cacao to chocolate...bean to bar. Terminology, taste, geography (10-15 minutes) 3) Tasting...taste various types of "raw materials" used to make chocolate truffles, white chocolate, dulce, milk chocolate, various percentages of dark chocolate up to 85% (20 - 30 minutes) 4) Making chocolates (the remainder) Informative, entertaining, delicious, and satisfying. It's a working kitchen, but doesn't take up a ton of space, so a six person class can be a bit cramped, but not uncomfortably so. There was plenty of space for each couple to follow instructions and hands-on. We first decorated molds using cocoa butter sprinkles (a la Jackson Pollock), then painted with an air brush, then made ganache and tempered chocolate and poured and scraped, cooled and broke molds, each couple taking home 24 BEAUTIFUL truffles. SB likes 'experience gifts', and this one was a great experience for us both. And the truffles WE made were amazing, so I can't imagine how good the ones Amanda (owner/chef) produces would be. Strongly encourage (think: valentine's day gift).

I have been to events where A519 handmade from scratch chocolates were featured and they are by far…read morethe best chocolates I ever tasted in Pittsburgh. They recently opened a pop up shop in central Lawrenceville which will be open through Feb 2018. When I arrived I met Amanda Wright's husband who is in charge of the shop. Chocolate truffles come in different size boxes and are very expensive. You can still order from Amanda either on-line or call her shop where she produces them if you are unable to come out. Boxes range anywhere from two to a box for $4.00 to about fifteen in a box for $30.00. Although they are grouped by category such as caramels, you are permitted to mix and match to your liking. I decided to opt for a champagne filled truffle and a dark chocolate one. They were box very nicely and I ate them when I got home. Believe me as always they are to die for! These chocolates are to be savored. Wine pairing also helps you enjoy the flavors better. I don't mind have to shelve out a little extra cash when I know something is extra special and believe me I have never been disappointed in any or their high end chocolates. If you are able to get to central Lawrenceville during the holiday season this place is a must if you want to get some of the best candy in the city. Amanda can also custom design a box using sports teams or beautiful art. This makes a great gift for someone who is indeed a chocolate lover.

Jean-Marc is the closest we have to authentic French pastries in Pittsburgh so I was devastated to…read morehear they were closing and was lucky enough to have some final pastries from them. The lines of people on their final two days were ridiculous and rightfully so. The butter used to make these is imported from France and it makes a big difference. The palmier is light and crispy and the croissants enormous. I'll miss this place!!

This place is amazing. My great uncle first took me here. He lived in Millvale his entire life…read more He had grown up with my grandmother and her sisters after being orphaned. My first memory was of him picking up an order and bringing it with him to visit my grandparents all the way down in Beaver County. After that, every time he visited my grandmother, he would show up with these little round cookies that were an absolute treasure. I never knew where they came from but nowhere else in Pittsburgh seemed to have them available. It wasn't until I moved out for college that he shared the secret- he got them here and took me while he picked up his order. What a treat! This was our secret place to pick up treats that are always a hit whenever we bring them along.