Betsy Ann Chocolates opened in 1938 and hand-makes chocolates and some candies. Customers may…read morepurchase the chocolates and candies at this factory store, at retail locations (in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia), through the business's website, or through organizations' fundraisers. My husband and I visited this factory store one time. When we entered the store, an employee greeted us and asked if we needed any assistance. Some of the flavors of chocolates were not labeled, so I recommend that the store add more labels. The employee did answer my question about a particular flavor. This store had many display cases and shelves of chocolates in flavors such as chocolate truffle, cherry cordial, caramel, peanut butter, pecan, cashew, butter cream, pretzel, coconut, Oreo, etcetera. I also saw some candies such as gummies, licorice, and taffy. My husband and I picked out five chocolates for a total cost of $33. The employee promptly rang up our purchase, thanked us, and wished us a good day. At home, my husband and I ate our chocolates. Here are our ratings: Chocolate-covered mini pretzels - 3 stars - I thought that these chocolate-covered pretzels tasted *very* buttery. Peanut-butter cup - 4.5 stars - This chocolate was a large size and looked as if it could have been poured more neatly. I did enjoy the flavor of the peanut butter. Bag of bloopers chocolates - 4 stars - This one-pound bag contained an assortment of imperfect chocolates. I felt happy that a cherry cordial was included, and it seemed to contain crystallized sugar. Some other flavors were nut clusters, peanut butter, coconut, pretzel, etcetera, and they tasted good. Cordial strawberry - 5 stars - A cordial strawberry is covered in chocolate and contains much liquid. According to the business's website, a cordial strawberry is made from a cut piece of strawberry that is dipped in liquid fondant and then chocolate layers. I thought that this piece was a large size and that the cordial was a bit messy but very flavorful. Milk-chocolate bar - 4 stars - My husband ate this 3.5-ounce milk-chocolate bar, and he said that it was good.

After telling my husband how much I used to love Betsy Ann chocolate covered strawberries, he…read morebought me some for Valentines Day. They were VERY DISAPPOINTING! You look at this huge "strawberry" the size of a golf ball and think this is going to be soooooo good. The problem arises once you bite in to find it is filled with sugary juices, white cream and HALF A SMALL STRAWBERRY! There was not even a full strawberry in this! The strawberry was not even the size of a quarter. I believe in supporting local businesses, I really do. But, in this case, I have to suggest you save your money! Betsy Ann.... You should be ashamed!!!!!

I was really disappointed in the taste of the cookies. I bought a bunch and my family and I were so…read moreexcited to try them but unfortunately, they had no taste to them. Beautifully decorated and presented.

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.

If you were ever saddened to find out that Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory didn't actually exist…read more.. You are in luck though... Grandpa Joes Candy Shop is an oasis of nostalgia, abundance, and fun! From the immediate brightly colored storefront, to rubber chickens decorating the ceiling, to walls of soda and candy options, you feel like... a kid in a candy store... OHHHH THIS IS WHERE THEY GET THAT PHRASE!!! We loved perusing the wall of sodas.. and of course, we took a selection home with us! The candy is over and abundant with current, pop culture references, and the nostalgic varieties that you didn't know still existed.. I grabbed the Sixlets as soon as I saw them!! Upstairs, they had a room full of board games because why not have everything fun all in one!! The place was absolutely pristine!! As soon as someone grabbed sodas, the staff was restocking them! Even the small candy shelves were constantly restructured because everyone picks up everything just to smile!! I can't wait to come back!

It doesn't matter what age you are, you will be like a kid in a candy store at Grandpa Joe's…read more Whether you want chocolate, gummy, hard candy, nostalgic, or anything else, you can find it. We did the world famous candy buffet. For $5 you can fill a small box.

Decent chocolate shoppe with a large selection of all different types of luxury chocolates…read moreincluding single origin from different regions and Dubai bars. I would rate it higher, but the prices are insane, especially considering the vast majority of the selection can be had elsewhere or ordered online. Maybe the shipping price evens things out these days when factoring import fees? In any case, staff were friendly enough but also just kinda stood there. Not sure what I would expect them to do, but they weren't busy at the time. Store was clean but rather condensed as well with narrow walkways. The chocolate we did get was tasty. It's just not anything so unique that it can't be had elsewhere and for cheaper.

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.

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.

Everything is made from scratch. Huge selection of chocolates. I prefer dark chocolate myself. I…read morejust ordered a dozen of dark chocolate covered cherries infused with bourbon. Also one dozen of dark chocolate covered cherries infused with whiskey. Some may think the speckled hen is, a little pricey, but you're getting Quality

My Mom requested Speckled Hen Chocolate this year as our holiday chocolate after being gifted some…read morefrom a friend earlier in the year. So off I went on Xmas Eve day, on a 40 minute trek from the city to find what she called "the best chocolate on earth". I arrived 10 minutes before close, and the owner was so bubbly and helpful. I have some dietary avoids, and this store carries a variety for every body. She convinced me to try their vegan raw non-dairy and gluten-free bar for myself, made from coconut palm sugar that has a low glycemic index (great for blood sugar!) - it was as tasty a bar of dark chocolate that I've ever had. I also purchased some cordial cherries, white chocolate mint meltaways, and truffles for the family. And, they were regarded as among the best chocolate everyone had ever had. I'll definitely be back - it was definitely worth the drive!

Not only has the Sweetlane been the place my boyfriend & I have gotten milkshakes at, all…read morethroughout high school, but they were kind enough to let us take our prom pictures there. & get milkshakes before prom. My absolute favorite place in the area!

The chocolate made at this establishment is by far the best I have ever tasted! I received creams…read morefor Easter and every flavor is mouth wateringly good!

I stopped by on a whim on a Saturday after noticing the shop while driving. The proprietess…read moreexplained about their different products, that they large orders (for Easter, graduation, Mother's Day, etc.), and alright most if the ready-made products for sale in the display case were mill chocolate, anything could also be made with dark chocolate. I don't really eat milk chocolate anymore, so I selected from the options with dark. 3 stars for the dark chocolate mint patties 4 stars for the dark chocolate Graham crackers 5 stars for the dark chocolate-covered marshmallows, especially the raspberry ones If I found myself on death row and had to choose my last meal, I would want it to be those dark chocolate-covered raspberry marshmallows, they're that good.

4.5 stars overall. Lately, I have been on a mission to try Pittsburgh-area chocolate stores. I…read morefound TC Candy online, and I decided to taste-test their chocolates. TC Candy makes handcrafted chocolates such as hot cocoa bombs, bark, malted milk balls, Oreos, gummy bears, marshmallows, nuts, apricots, etcetera. Customers may purchase these chocolates inside the store, through wholesalers, on the website, or from a mobile-unit truck. Here are my opinions for the chocolates that I bought: Chocolate-covered raisins ($2) - 5 stars - These contained the perfect amount of milk chocolate and raisins and tasted wonderful. Peanut butter meltaway pierogies ($6) - 5 stars - Of course, these pierogies were NOT actual pierogies! Instead, they were pierogi-shaped peanut butter that was covered in milk chocolate. I enjoyed the balance of the peanut butter and milk chocolate and also the fun pierogi shape! Toffee bark ($5) - 5 stars - The toffee and milk chocolate tasted really good. Assorted milk chocolates ($15) - 4.5 stars - This box weighed half of a pound. As you know, a box of chocolates usually contains flavors that you do not enjoy. I enjoyed the marshmallow, turtle, peanut butter, and caramel. I thought that the peppermint, walnuts, rice krispy, and coconut were OK.