I was in Georgetown and decided to check out this dessert cafe that I heard about. A cute little…read moreplace with an array of pastries and bonbons. A bit pricey, but I selected a slice of Lemon Berry Marscapone Cake to have with my afternoon tea. It was dreamy. They also have gelato and coffee. You must stop in for a goodie if you're nearby. 21

I was in the neighborhood and wanted to try the local delicacy - bourbon balls. This dessert place…read moreoffered them plus many more options. If you're looking for a dessert option, this is a great place. Highlights - lots of chocolate treats and fancy desserts. We tried the Oreo Raspberry Cake. It was super moist, decadent, and heavy. Great cake slice, we really enjoyed it. The annoying part was that I ordered bourbon balls and I instead got some sort of vanilla truffle. I'm not a local but I'm pretty sure I didn't get bourbon balls. Didn't taste anything like bourbon at all. I was very disappointed since that is what I initially came in for and we didn't realize the mistake until much further in the day. The cake slice saves the review from being any lower but paying $12 for something I didn't want is annoying and ruins the experience somewhat. That is why quality counts from beginning to end. I still recommend trying this place out but make sure you check what you order so that you get the right thing.

Visited this store 5/26/2026 around 1:00pm. The young lady (cashier) was friendly and helpful - -…read more- - and 10% military discount. This is always my 'go-to' place for Kentucky chocolates / candies to take back to Virginia to friends/neighbors.

I love Ruth Hunts! This has been a staple in Lexington for over 100 years and I can see why. They…read morehad so many different candies to choose from and the chocolate is absolutely divine. The best chocolate being their turtles better known as "Derbies". I brought some derbies home for myself and my family- they all loved them. I have debated ordering more from their website because they are truly the best turtles I've ever had. This store also has a lot of Lexington theme souvenirs. This is now a stop on my list whenever I am in Lexington!

1/17/26 My husband and I came to the Greyline station to…read morespend some time as we were waiting for someone. We didn't realize that there was a farmers market happening. That was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is very casual and welcoming. We both wanted some coffee and have never been to the chocolate holler so we came here. I had the white blossom drink and my husband had the sleeping bear. Both of our drinks were pretty good. Wish more espresso was given without extra charge but that seems like most places these days. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the drinks were tasty. Would definitely come back here when craving unique chocolatey treats.

Oh hey there Chocolate Holler! I dig the new location :)…read more Located in Greyline Station, it was much easier to find parking here in the large lot behind the building versus the tiny lot at the previous location. It's been exactly one year since we last visited that old location, which has since closed. Though I have many years of memories tied to that one, I'm glad to see that business didn't close entirely. We were welcomed by a super-friendly and super-helpful barista who answered any of my "what is vegan?" questions. I ordered a Sipping Chocolate made with Davao, Philippines Dark Chocolate by Askinosie. Pinay-me was curious to taste chocolate by my people. It's delicious! https://bit.ly/3JHeBQL Hubby had the Brownie Batter Hot Chocolate. Also tasty! We actually came back five days later and had the Chocolate Chai. Yum! All of our drinks were made with oatmilk. Although this location is smaller than the OG location, it actually is very space-efficient with an abundant amount of tables and bar height seating. Also, a bit of outdoor seating and a few spots to sit around Greyline Station. They brought over remnants from the previous location such as board games and a collection of coffee sleeves with written messages on them.

Expansive but worth it. Very friendly, clean and organized. There's a variety of candy,…read moredecorations, shirts, etc... They have like a little post office inside where you can mail your candy, etc... They also have little samples on their counter for you to try. The official Kentucky for KY Derby is their Blue Monday if I am not mistaken. Everything that they sell is made there (workers do have hair nets). You may want to check but I believe that they also give tours. Awesome spot,, specifically if you love sweets.

Ruth Hunt Candy is an excellent local spot to buy Kentucky themed gifts or just a treat for…read moreyourself. One of my favorite things to get is a little square peanut butter nugget covered in chocolate. When I tell you, it's 1 million times better than a Reese's it is unbelievable. They have a few different versions so make sure you get the little squares. Those are the best. They also have caramel covered marshmallows, which are decadent.

Cute little chocolate shop with the best service! I stopped here to get a gift for someone and of…read morecourse couldn't resist getting a few things for myself. I saw that they had bags of malt balls that were nicely packaged so I got that for part of the gift. I spoke to the lady there and told her that I wanted the bourbon balls as a gift and she offered to put them in a nice box for me making the perfect gift! I was eyeing the case full of chocolates while she was packing everything and ended up getting the chocolate peanut butter balls and the chocolate fudge as the lady there said that they were her favorite. Both were good but I can see why the chocolate covered fudge is a favorite!

It's a small but cute shop. They have a good variety. The flavor of milk chocolate was not my…read moreabsolute favorite but it also wasn't terrible of anything. The chocolate creams were VERY good and the truffles and bourbon balls were alright. Prices are pretty solid. The person was friendly enough and explained the chocolates when I asked I would go again

We came in here on our way out of town because hey chocolate shops are great. This place was…read moreamazing, the service was excellent, woman was so nice! Cute little shop and delicious chocolate.

The candy is delicious and the staff are always accommodating in answering questions or offering…read moresamples.

I've been by Ruth Candy many times while in the area and never had the time to stop in. Glad that…read morechanged on a bourbon trail trip. They are a tiny store, you can easily miss them, but they do set right off the road with good signage. The lot is small, but adequate. My visit was on a weekday in the Spring and they were not busy. I was greeted warmly and offered a sample of one of their well know bourbon candies with a single pecan on it. Of course I enjoyed and have actually had before. They make the chocolates for many of the distilleries in the area and have for decades. The business itself dates back to 1919. I did not do a tour, but it appears they offer. Ruth's offer a lot of variety and I do mean a lot! They also some of the branded boxes like Makers Mark. The service was top notch as everything was explained. I decided on a non bourbon chocolate so my wife could enjoy too. So I ordered a half pound of three varieties of chocolate (white, dark, milk) with almonds. The chocolate's in the case are put in their own box, as opposed to the gift boxes. I really enjoyed after returning from my trip, wife too! Easy 5 stars and will return at some point.

How fortunate I am to be able to purchase bourbon balls from the 1919 bourbon ball inventors…read more Service was excellent. I was greeted upon stepping through the door and offered a sample bourbon ball. It melted in my mouth. It was sooo good. They had some Valentine shaped chocolate lollipops and lots of KY/Derby/Bourbon themed items. I'm so glad they are open.

We had the BEST experience here! The lady that assisted us was so friendly and patient! They have a…read moregreat selection of chocolates and really put a lot of thought and care into the presentation of the entire store. We bought a variety of truffles. So far we've tried the milk chocolate key lime truffle and the fleur de sel sea salt caramel truffle and they both were so good! The caramel was thin and tasty and the salt really balanced the sweetness. Their key lime truffle is definitely a top contender, if not number 1, because they were able to pack so much of the lime flavor into a truffle. We definitely recommend this store and will be returning!

It's been a long time since I've experienced such genuinely nice service. It was an absolute…read morepleasure to shop at this beautiful store. We were in a hurry, but the ladies behind the counter were so knowledgeable and generous that we stuck around for a bit and ended up picking up even more deliciousness than planned. Can't wait to try the chocolate -covered potato chips!

Let me start this review by saying I'm not a big chocolate eater. I stopped by Old Kentucky…read moreChocolates because I wanted a bit of chocolate, but not the generic Hersheys or what not. I had zero expectations. I tidied the Fleur de Sel mil chocolate caramel and was blown away. The flavor was off the scale, the powdering of salt mixing beautifully with the chocolate and caramel. Exquisite barely covers the flavor. These are true, confections, way above the Rebecca Ruth junk. Make an effort to go here, you will not regret it!

Old Kentucky Chocolates is a favorite of ours. We went to the shop off Tates Creek for the first…read moretime. The store looked great inside. Sadly, they didn't have the chocolate covered grapes we went for, we were told the fruit was bad, and so not their fault. We asked about other options (strawberries, etc). The customer service lacked severely. Even though the store was empty, when trying to speak with her about options, she was short and uninterested in speaking to us. I'd expect so much better from our favorite chocolatier.

Ruth, the owner, had just closed for the day, but graciously reopened to serve my friends and me…read more Was I glad she did! I had a delicious strawberry topped cheesecake and my other friends had other varieties. While there's not much sitting space inside, there is a roomy patio in the back. Most of Ruth's business is pick-up for special occasions. I can't wait to go back and try some more! Ken

I cannot believe I've gone so long without Backroads Bakery in my life. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Best…read morecheesecake I've ever had it was so perfect. The owner was super sweet and let me customize this cake a bit by adding blueberries. The shop itself is so unique too! They have seating inside as well. I just loved every single bit of this place!