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.

I can't believe I've never reviewed Sarris before. It's only my favorite ice cream of all time! I…read morewill drive 45 minutes any time for a chocolate peanut butter milk shake. I have a massive collection of the cups from all my milkshake runs. Such a cute ice cream parlor chocolate shop vibe inside. The chocolate castle is a sight to see. You can obviously buy their chocolate at most grocery stores, but they have so many unique products at the Sarris store. My absolute favorite is a big box of coconut clusters. I eat them in one sitting. If you haven't tried this iconic Pittsburgh staple what're you doing

The candy is absolutely incredible. When you visit the shop it is fun. They also have a delicious…read moreice cream shop connected to the candy store. We had milkshakes and they were the best we ever had. They are also enormous. They have all kind of little gifts if you need something special to go with your chocolate gift. I highly recommend a visit.

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.

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.

4.5 stars overall. A few years ago, St. Moritz Chocolatier merged with another business to become…read more"Kelly's Sweets & Greets". Kelly's Sweets & Greets still uses the name "St. Moritz Chocolatier" on many of their packages of chocolates. The retail store is located on the second floor of the One Oxford Centre building in downtown Pittsburgh. Currently, its hours are Monday through Friday from the mid-morning to mid-evening. I had hoped to stop by the store on a Friday evening, but I was running late, so I instead placed an order through Kelly's website. On that same day, Kelly's mailed my package via UPS. On the next day, UPS delivered the package to me. The package contained the correct chocolates as well as two mini bags of jellybeans for free. My favorite chocolates were the chocolate-covered raisins (5 stars), which were a very large size and very flavorful. I also really liked the pecan turtles (4.5 stars), chocolate-covered pretzel twists (4.5 stars), and cordial cherries (4.5 stars). I thought that the buckeyes (4 stars) were good but could use a richer peanut butter.

When in Downtown Pittsburgh, I have made it a habit to stop at St Moritz Chocolatier located in One…read moreOxford Centre. It was a very small store, tucked away next to Rivers Club elevators after come from the skywalk from the parking garage next to Macy's. It true had been a long time since I was there last and wasn't sure it would be with all the new remodeling Oxford Building was going through. I found it !!! Very happy and excited. The chocolate and candy is so very good and so worth the trip to find it !!! My granddaughter and I had a CANDY PARTY !!!

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.

Andy's and Sarris are tie at #1 in my book! I love their after holiday sales at their store near…read moreBurgettstown

Well, I have visited this place many times over the years working in the area and I have discovered…read morethat the selection gets smaller and smaller. Not sure what is happening. Last Christmas my chocolates for my family were short or missing pieces. I didn't know how to react. The most recent time I had two extra chocolates in my pack. I also bought "their" gummy bears and they taste exactly like Albanese. I hope this place holds up.

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).

The Pie Place makes not only pies but also cakes, cookies, pepperoni rolls, and other baked goods…read morefrom locally produced ingredients. Their pies are available in flavors such as blackberry, blueberry, peach, pineapple, pumpkin, and rhubarb. Their cakes are available in flavors such as chocolate, yellow, white, and red velvet with different flavors of fillings and icings. I first encountered The Pie Place not at their brick-and-mortar store but rather through a farmers' market. I saw small pies in a variety of flavors, and I chose two of the flavors. Each small pie cost several dollars. I ate the pies at home. The apple pie had a crispy crust, fresh apples, and the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg, and I rate it as 4.5 stars. The cherry pie also had a crispy crust and was filled with sweet and tart cherries, and I rate it as 5 stars.

I purchased 6 pies for Thanksgiving this year. The online ordering process was perfect, simple and…read moreeffective. Pickup was also amazingly smooth. Everyone was in a great mood and I was in and out (with a lobby full of other customers) in 5 minutes! The pies were absolutely delicious! We had multiple pumpkin, cherry crumble, apple, pecan and key lime. I can personally attest to the pumpkin, cherry and key lime! The cherry was the biggest hit and people were negotiating bites by the end of it! I will definitely be a regular customer going forward.

It's rare to find a bakery that's this clean and organized. Staff were well-groomed and respectful…read more I ordered a cinnamon twist, and it was warm, soft, and had just the right amount of glaze. They packed it in a paper-lined box with tongs. I felt confident eating here. Will definitely recommend.

Really amazing pastry chef, although right now exclusively a service for commercial customers and…read moreweddings The cake we enjoyed was absolutely gourmet in terms of ingredients, flavor and artistry. Highly recommended.