Went here on a Wednesday afternoon and there was no line. Service is indeed on the slower side but…read morethe worker is attentive and allows you to try as many flavors as you'd like. MATCHA GELATO (5/5) - Creamy and earthy, and tastes like a very high quality matcha. It's rich and not overly sweet. VANILLA GELATO (4.5/5) - Super creamy and on the sweeter side but it's vanilla so.. I found that it paired well with the matcha gelato. It's probably not their best flavor, but is great for people like me who love vanilla flavored stuff.

I stopped by the other day to pick up some chocolate bars. I finally got a chance to try them this…read moreweekend. Let me start by saying that this place is incredible hard to locate. They don't have a phone number listed to call for directions. None of the mall maps even list them. Their website doesn't give a phone number or list their location. So when I finally found them,the old lady working was kinda snarky. I quickly left thinking she should probably be a little more considerate. The prices are on the high side. My bars were fine, I guess I was expecting a little more of a richer chocolate taste. I'll stick to smaller boutique makers

Easily one of the best cookie shops in the Bay Area with long hours perfect for satiating a mid-day…read moreor late night craving. I've returned more than five times because these cookies are one of the best things to bring to events. The rotating cookie flavors and regulars are all delicious with the perfect softness and chewy texture, and I'm guilty of eating all of the cookies in the same day. My favorite so far is their cookies and cream flavor, but I always enjoy their weekly flavors. The option to buy day-old cookies for less is much appreciated, and you can't even tell they were baked the previous day. Staff is super friendly and helpful :) I recommend signing up for their text updates for promotions and weekly flavor updates!

I've ordered from Choc cookies a handful of times whenever I'm craving a thick, gooey cookie. I…read morerecently came in for their Tuesday special, which is a 4-pack of chocolate chip cookies for $12. Honestly, such a steal considering how big these cookies are! The chocolate chip cookies are similar to Levain's since it's a thick and gooey cookie loaded with lots of chocolate chips. They only sell their cookies in packs of 4, and they also have milk in their little fridge. Since I can't eat all the cookies in one sitting, I like to freeze the rest and preheat them in the oven for that freshly baked cookie vibe. They're tucked away in an unassuming little building behind a gas station, but there's ample parking.

Wow, wow, wow! Everything about this restaurant makes me want to come back again. Service from the…read morehost stand to the wait staff to the runners was 10/10. Even with a baby in tow, the staff was super friendly and accommodating, bringing hot water super quickly for warming a bottle and carefully selecting seating that accommodated our stroller. The menu is relatively small, but also very diverse with a variety of protein options and some vegetarian selections. Since it's served tapas/family style, you get to try a ton of the menu. Everything we had was delicious and very balanced. Even with a super low spice tolerance, the heat in all the dishes was not just tolerable, but even delicious. I think the dish I'd most recommend is the pork shank. Everything about it was super surprising and incredibly delicious. It literally fell off the bone and had a ton of texture with a melty, tender inside and a sticky, crunchy exterior. I would eat just this for a whole meal! Despite my own dislike for goat, even the goat empanadas were good and managed to convince me I don't actually hate all goat meat! Much like the menu, the ambiance is perfectly balanced, perfect for a romantic date night, a business meeting and even for a friend/family dinner. I'd highly recommend Valley Goat for anyone, for any occasion.

My BIL came with his groomsmen to Valley Goat during this bachelor party weekend mid-March and…read moreliked it so much that he wanted to bring my sister (and me) there the next time they were in the Bay. His group absolutely loved the goat empanadas, the disco fries, and the pork shank. My sister and BIL were in town again in mid-July so I made a reservation on OpenTable (easy with one week in advance). We were seated at one of the booths and service was... a little odd. We never got a "Welcome to Valley Goat, have you been here before?" or any explanation about the menu. We sort of knew what to order because of my BIL but it was notably weird. Service that day was impersonal and the main reason why I've downgraded one star. BIL said that he had better service with the bachelor party in March - the server back then had thoroughly explained the menu and was great about everything until things got a bit busier later and they had to wait a long time for the check. However, despite the weird service, the food was so good that I brought some of my local friends the following weekend - and this time, we did not make a reservation and decided to walk in and sit at the bar. Big shout out to Jonathan, Roy, Erica and Nick who took good care of us at the bar! At one point in our meal, they noticed we were waiting for our last two dishes for a while and I overheard them talking about going to check on those plates, and sure enough they appeared shortly after. We never waited long after drinks were finished before they checked in if we wanted anything else. Food: Disco fries ($25) were fire - loved the combination of savory / creamy / pickled items. Would definitely order again. Sticky pork shank ($59) - the number one reason I wanted to bring my friends here because I knew they would be as impressed as I was. With the $59 price tag, it's a little hefty but absolutely worth it. Meat slides right off the bones, sauces are fantastic, pickled cucumber salad and pluot salad add a nice counterbalance to the meat... the only thing I would like more of is the lettuce pieces so I can make my own lettuce wraps! Chickpea fritters ($21) - one of my faves other than the pork shank. Loved the crisp textures and flavors. Goat empanadas ($20) - delicious and one of my BIL's favorite dishes. That limey huacatay sauce appears on several menu items and stands out each time - can't go wrong with it! Less impressive: sautéed green beans ($20) were not worth the money and were too salty, and the kalbi ($45) was fine and didn't stand out like the other dishes. Sort of a run-of-the-mill kalbi. Drinks: drinks were definitely on the pricier side but all very tasty! I was actually most impressed by one of their mocktails - the Temple Fizz ($16). Mocktails are weird in that some bars will increase the price to an unreasonable amount, but I think it's genuinely deserved here. The Temple Fizz had complex notes that had me sipping like I would any other cocktail, rather than guzzling it down like a soda. Jonathan mentioned that their mocktails are super popular as well, and I think that speaks strongly to their mocktail selection. Overall, I would keep coming back and sitting at the bar. Food and drinks are fantastic!

4 stars. Beautiful Japanese chocolate shop with a very refined presentation and unique flavors. I…read moretried the Nama Chocolate, Potatochip Chocolate, and the Matcha Bar Chocolate...all were rich, smooth, and felt much less sweet than typical American chocolate. The Nama chocolate especially had an incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture. Packaging is elegant and makes great gifts too.

A small chocolate shop in the middle of West Valley. Although the samples are displayed inside the…read morecase, they don't have everything in stock. What's in stock are placed on top of the glass display. I was looking for the nut bars but they did not have it in stock. I purchased the Hokkaido gift set and the chocolate is really smooth and not overly sweet.

My friend Erik recommended I try this chocolate store, when I had the chance. Since I was at the…read moremall, it was the perfect time to check out Royce. They have a large kiosk inside Valley Fair Mall. I do believe they will be moving in the future into a larger location in the mall and have their own storefront. They had so many boxes of chocolates and chocolate bars nicely organized and displayed. It was hard to decide what to get. The young lady behind the counter helped me make that decision. I wanted to try a few of the chocolates but they did not have samples for the items I was interested in. That didn't stop me from making a purchase. I'm a huge fan of orange and chocolate. My husband loves chocolate and hazelnut, as do I. The sales lady showed me the Prafeuille chocolate orange box and the hazelnut cream chocolate wafers. What I liked about these varieties, was that each chocolate treat was individually wrapped. I decided to buy a box of each of these. Checking out was fast and easy. I really appreciated the help I got from the sales lady I already know what I'm going to buy the next time I come back to shop at Royce. Both my husband and I tried the chocolates. The orange chocolate is a small thin milk chocolate squares filled with an orange sauce. It's absolutely delicious. I loved it. The hazel cream chocolate wafer is hazelnut cream sandwiched between crispy wafers dipped in chocolate. That was also very good. My husband loved it. Overall, we both loved their chocolate. It's very good quality chocolate with some unique flavor combinations. The customer service was great. I only wished they offered samples of all their offerings so you can try before you buy. I'm looking forward to trying their orange chocolate truffles next time.

ROYCE chocolate is a world class chocolate from Japan ,…read morecrafted in Hokkaido. The chocolate is precisely crafted using the highest quality ingredients . Its flavors include matcha , milk and dark chocolate . Its price is significantly cheaper in Japan than U.S.A. The international distribution involves expensive cold- freight shipping , customs duties , and import fees . Their signature product , Nama chocolates uses a high percentage of fresh Hokkaido dairy and requires continuous refrigeration. The different types are Au Lait , Matcha , Champagne and Potatochio chocolate. Compare to Western chocolates, it is less sweet , allowing the flavors of high quality coca , fresh Hokkaido cream , and subtle liqueurs to shine through . Personally I love the AU Lait flavor .

I pre-ordered the limited edition Signature Mango Crepe Cake for my husband's birthday, and it…read moreexceeded all our expectations. The presentation was absolutely beautiful, making it the perfect centerpiece for the celebration. The cake itself was outstanding - light, delicate, and made with fresh, juicy mangoes. I especially loved the slight hint of tartness from the mangoes, which perfectly balanced the subtle sweetness of the cream. It was refreshing to enjoy a cake that wasn't overwhelmingly sugary and let the quality of the ingredients shine. This was my husband's very first crepe cake, and he absolutely loved it. In fact, our entire family enjoyed every bite. If you're looking for a dessert that's elegant, fresh, and not overly sweet, I highly recommend this one. We'll definitely be back to try more flavors, I'm especially excited to try the Black Sesame Crepe Cake next!

I just want to share how satisfied and happy we are with the crepe cake I purchased for my husband…read more It was absolutely perfect! The design was so classy, elegant, and truly above my expectations. You can really see the care and creativity that went into making it. My husband was so happy when he saw it, and it made the celebration even more special for us. I also want to give a special thanks to the manager at the San Jose location. When I mentioned that we would be traveling in the car for about 7 hours, they were so kind and helpful in giving us options to make sure the cake would stay perfect during the trip. Their suggestion worked so well! Overall, I am beyond satisfied with both the cake and the wonderful customer service. Highly recommend! Thank you for making our celebration extra special.

The desserts here look really appetizing and are presented well. Definitely looked better than it…read moretasted. I tried the Fleur de pistachio mousse cake (not great), and the monkey bread (ok, but a bit dry).

After having lunch next door, we decided to get some coffee and dessert at Alexander's Patisserie…read more Not a lot of choices of either desserts or drinks we perused the offerings. The place was tiny with only one server / cashier. The seating is outside with tables and chairs in the patio. We were the only customers. The only guy that was working had the most uninviting scowl on his face. Very short a curt with his responses to our questions, until we left a 20% tip on a $60 bill. The desserts were good. The bad attitude equates to "never again"

Service: kiosk is only for take out, so order with the cashier at the front for fine in. Quick and…read moreeasy where you put in your order and get a number. There are screens around the restaurant that displays all the numbers that have been called, which is a nice touch. Ambiance: spacious place with plenty of tables and seating. Tables are easy to move and merge if you have larger groups. There were outlets along the walls and free wifi with purchase, so studying/working here is easy. Food: - Injeolmi toast: 4/5. friend ordered it to share. I never had it before, so didn't know what to expect. It reminded me of a sweet pizza (in a good way!). Took me a bit to grow accustomed to the taste, but once I did I couldn't stop nibbling it. - Black sesame latte: 2/5. Tasted very watered down and bland. Spoke with others who also got various drinks and they would not recommend, either. Definitely more of a food spot Tldr: great spot to socialize and work. Skip the drinks, order the food!

Excited to try this Korean shaved ice shop. It's clearly well regarded and was very busy when we…read morearrived. Order through self order, kiosk or in person at the front. We got the red bean and the strawberry flavors - the portions were very large for a bay-area reasonable price of less than $15 item. It was my first visit and honestly, I was a bit disappointed; while there were lots of fresh fruits, I found the flavor bland and not sweet enough - which may be someone's jam? I wished it had more condensed milk to give it a more creamy flavor. The shaved ice was beautiful and fluffy - i'd say this is the main draw that may bring me back to try new flavors. There is plenty of seating inside for tables of two or even small groups. Parking can be difficult since many popular establishments are in the same strip mall so plan ahead for parking time.