We were in Wisconsin for the weekend and on our way back home I saw this delightful shop and imma…read moresucker for chocolate. Figured they must have hit chocolate. 1. Upon walking in you immediately know you're going to love the place. It's so cute and cozy. There is indoor and outdoor seating, cute decor, and chocolate galore. 2. I ordered the drinkable hot chocolate. It was good, although a little thick. I would have wanted a bit of almond milk to thin it a bit but I loved how rich it was. My daughter also got the kids chocolate frappe (I think that's what it was called) she loved it! 3. We received one free truffle each since it our first time there. We ordered the mint, vanilla bean, and turtle truffles. I also ordered the sea salt caramel truffle and my daughter got a gaming boy stick chocolate. So cool. 4. We also tried their cookies so tasty! 5. The lady working was sooooo sweet. Omg, she truly was. I'm so sorry I didn't get her name but she made us feel welcome (almost everyone in Wisconsin made us feel that way) and she was no different. What a pleasant experience as we headed back home. Highly recommend that you drop in when you are in the Madison area!

This place is amazing! It's highly appreciated by the celiac/gluten-free community and we're lucky…read moreto have this place in Madison. All of the food is fully gluten-free, the staff is always very friendly and outgoing, and both locations have cute little areas to sit. Probably one of the best cups of coffee I've had in Madison!

Whether you own a baking business or you are making cupcakes for a friend, Vanilla Bean is one of…read morethe best places in Madison to find everything you need. Their selection is better than any big box store (including the nearby Joann) and they have the boxes/packing for all your needs. I started my baking company a year ago and Vanilla Bean has been everything I wanted and needed. They keep a stock for all the upcoming holidays and have a wall of cookie cutters of everything you could possibly imagine. Then they have cake and cupcake toppers and plastic characters for parties and milestones also ok that wall. They have a huge selection of flavors and food coloring -- both are highest quality. Their gel colors have been my saving grace! Also, all of their tools, accessories, little things you can use are available. It makes this an awesome place to explore for any baking enthusiast. When I was in the State fair, Vanilla Bean had the cake dummies (styrofoam) I needed and at cheaper prices than Joann or online. They also have all the boxes and cake rounds for the bases that you could need. They also have pans for shaped cakes and characters. It's one of my favorite places in Madison -- go visit!

Great service and products for over Twenty five years!!! Jane,Cindy( no longer there),Joyce…read morethey are all awesome.They will help you bring your cake/dessert vision to life!!!

The inventory at Party City is hit or miss, but their saving grace is that if they don't have what…read moreyou need they'll ship it to you for free if you order on the in-store kiosk. I stopped in trying to find stuff for a costume and came up short, but was able to place an order that will arrive in a few days on the kiosk. It's a little sketchy in that anyone standing behind you can totally read all of your personal information, including your credit card number, but they'd have to be pretty ambitious to memorize it over your shoulder. One thing that drives me bonkers at Party City is their insistence on playing weird, Kidz Bop-style covers of songs instead of just a regular soundtrack. As a music nerd, it might as well be nails on a chalkboard for the duration. There is no party in soulless remakes of perfectly good pop tunes. Party City is a good stop if you need supplies built around specific colors, or are throwing a theme party (especially one for kids). For more creative endeavors, not so much, and their costume supplies are barely there in the non-Halloween seasons. If you're shopping last minute you may be left in the lurch (or rather left to go to that great mom & pop costume shop/pharmacy a few miles east your instincts told you to start at), but the kiosk is there for you if you've got some time.

I'll give Party City credit. I had an issue - a big issue - with them. I regrouped and went back…read moreto the store a couple days later to try my return again, hoping to get a different manager. Nope. But, I calmly explained my situation and we agreed on store credit. I'm happy they took care of me, but would have preferred we got it right the first time. Maybe that manager was having a bad day, or didn't want to deal with me on a busy day. But I'm good now. I don't want to dislike this store. They have plenty of supplied that meet many needs - i would hate to have to boycott such a valuable resource. For now, they are on probation with me. Be cautious - know the policies and ask questions if you think you may need to return something. They might not give you all the details without asking. Also, FYI, their Twitter account was responsive to complaints. They had replied to me, but after my return was handled. I don't think they played a part in it, but I appreciated their concern.

I stopped by, because as per my Google search these guys were the only ones in Madison having the…read moreviral Dubai chocolate. Google navigation was off by 5 stores. So walk around a little bit more in West Towne mall to find this place. The first day I went Dubai chocolate was over before I could get one. But next day I went early and got hold of one. That thing is flying off the shelves. I liked it. It was a bit different with knafah filling. I also tryied a Peanut Butter Mochi, which was excellent as well. They had exotic kitkats, snickers etc. Everything was a bit expensive, but they are the only one selling those items.

Took my family to Madison Chocolate for a nice sit down coffee. Stuck with my go to salted caramel…read morelatte but tasted my brothers turkish mocha (winter special). This had a delectable cardamom cream topping. Loved the buttery and crumbly pecan bar! Would skip the pain au chocolat. Was reminded of what a great workspace this location is! Nice big tables, wifi, and outlets everywhere.

The chocolates are amazing and the owner is often there. She brightens up the shop and her team is…read moreamazing!

This is a small chocolate shop in Hilldale. I was roaming around in the mall and decided to give…read morethis place a try. I was plesantly surprised by the fact that these chocolates were not as expensive as I thought. I got 7 piece and paid around $5. I liked the buckeye really well.

Friendly and very helpful staff help explain the options. And there are a lot of them. Ask about…read morethe FIVE pound heart box of chocolates. You could put four legs in it and call it a table! They also run sales, have a punch card for you if you want to be a frequent flier, and promote St. Jude's hospital. I love our local chocolate shops too, but this location does a good job if you need to duck in and grab from a wide variety of options.

One of my favorite things about traveling for work is discovering little gems I never would've…read morefound otherwise. While in Middleton, Wisconsin, I stopped into The Regal Find -- and ended up spending way more time inside than I planned (in the best way). This charming shop is filled with handmade jewelry, local art, vintage treasures, and unique gifts from over 125 U.S. artists, all tucked inside a historic building! Every corner felt thoughtfully curated, and I loved just wandering and taking it all in. If you appreciate supporting artists and finding one-of-a-kind pieces, this is absolutely the kind of place you could spend a while exploring! Such a sweet small-business stop if you're ever in the area!

Beautiful selection, wonderful local owners who have curated a lovely shopping experience.read more