So many things to love about this local bonbon maker starting with the fact that there is a free…read moreparking lot outside and ending with really exceptional chocolates. Service was also top tier. There was another couple ahead of us but we browsed the chocolate options while we waited. I love that they offered a bonbon sample with purchase and the pineapple/pepper and bananas fosters we tried were delicious. I enjoyed everything that we took home with us but the best one in my opinion was the strawberry vanilla (I was told they harvest the strawberries themselves). The pop rocks unicorn was also pretty fun! Looking forward to coming back and trying even more flavor combinations.

Wow! If you are into chocolates with interesting, but surprisingly cohesive flavors, I would come…read morecheck this cute little shop out. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the products they provide. I appreciate the explanation of each flavor profile as well as the complementary sample that was given to me and my family. I usually do not go for chocolates, but I would highly recommend coming here at least once if you are in the Portland area :)

During the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, our second to last…read morestop was Dean's Sweets. At Dean's Sweets, our group of 13 was offered a needham which is a confectionery dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato and we had the option to choose another truffle. I chose a blueberry one. It was nice to try the needham (often called "Maine potato candy"), a highly localized and historic chocolate confection native exclusively to Maine. I'm usually not a fan of dark chocolate, but this was very light and rich. One group took advantage of our group discount and bought extra items. Kristin Bingham, co-founder of Dean's Sweets, welcomed us in. Dean's Sweets offers a variety of gourmet Maine chocolate truffles and chocolate gifts. Everything is on display.

Stopped by Dean's sweet on the recommendation of another local business owner. I love to check out…read morelocal chocolatiers whenever I travel. The shop is small with a small selection of chocolates and I purchased a 4 pack of truffles. I tried the dark chocolate blueberry, dark chocolate raspberry and dark chocolate mint. The raspberry and blueberry ganaches didn't have much in the way of fruit flavor and the chocolate itself had a pretty muted flavor. Maybe I ordering the wrong items but this just wasn't my favorite.

Was difficult to find in the alley, but adorable hole in the wall feel. Staff were super friendly…read moreand made great recommendations. Drinks and food were fantastic. Make sure you bring your chocolate lover! Not a lot of seating so get in there while you can!

I wandered into The Bar of Chocolate Café in Portland, Maine, expecting a cozy little cocoa shrine…read moreand left convinced they should rename it The Bar of "Good Luck Walking Straight." I ordered only a chocolate martini, just one, and somehow it tasted like a grown-up milkshake, a sweet silky potion that whispered, "Calories don't count if you drink them." The first sip was like being hugged by a truffle; the second sip was like that truffle winking and rearranging my weekend plans. By the halfway mark, I was negotiating with my brain about whether I needed dinner or just another round of dessert disguised as alcohol. The bartender smiled knowingly, clearly aware that this drink could turn a responsible adult into a giddy cocoa pirate. Four stars because my sweet tooth is still filing a restraining order, dangerously delicious and almost too tempting for its own good.

It's always unfortunate and sad to write a re-review for a spot that is a favorite that will be…read moreclosing. Gross Confection recently announced on social media they would be shutting down the bar/desserts service while remaining open as a bakery. My wife and I came here many a times for an end cap to the night for one last drink and delicious and beautifully made desserts. From times in their dimly lit space that gave off romantic vibes or even enjoying our desserts in the summer sun outside people watching, every time will be remembered. Timing worked out well and we were doing a staycation in Portland and knew we needed to add a stop here one last time. Thankfully we got our names in on the waiting list early enough Friday and got sat as one of the last tables. We each had one last phenomenal drink; my wife and Apricot 75 that had a great tart kick of apricot and lemon. While I enjoyed their Chai Fashioned which spelt like a chai but had that boozy bourbon warming you'd expect. Dessert wise everything sounded good as always but we settled on two. The Goat Cheesecake and Pineapple Cake. The cheesecake was the perfect sweetness without being cloying and the blueberry sorbet on top paired so well. The pineapple cake was moist and tasted so good we needed to scrap the plate clean. I'm sad that Portland is losing this amazing dessert space but glad it's not a complete goodbye since they'll operate the bakery still! If you somehow read this today and have the chance make it in for one last visit tonight before they close their doors!

It is a bar, but with the highest quality dessert. They do not serve non- dessert food…read more This was my 2nd time there. Loved it again. Great service, cozy atmosphere, open later (we went after 9pm), great selection of desserts.

Popped in on a whim and was very pleased to find a selection of locally made La Nef chocolates at…read morethe check out (which were delicious by the way). They also had a truly impressive selection of chocolate confections, fudge, gummy candies, jelly bellies, salt water taffy and more. If you have a sweet tooth then this is a must stop.

This a Cute candy shop located on the main stretch of downtown portland. There is lots to choose…read morefrom, whatever candy style you are on to it's here. If you're in the mood for sweet candy, definitely worth stopping in. Be aware tho they are a bit pricey. I was looking for some maine made ites to bring home as gift and I bought locally made blue berry maple jam and a variety of locally made fudge and had small bag of candy and came in at close to $50 and I barely bought anything. Just keep that in mind. Other than the prices, its neat and well stocked. The staff was very nice and even cut the fudge in smaller pieces for me when I asked even tho theyre not supposed to.

I've been here twice now and really enjoy their whoopie balls! It's such a fun twist on Maine's…read moreiconic whoopie pie! The quality of the chocolate is great, the cake part is moist, and they have lots of filling choices! My favorites are the hostess mint and the peanut butter. They offer custom cakes and an assortment of chocolates and baked goods as well. This is their second location, after starting their business in Kennebunk, which I believe is where they still make everything. The staff has been friendly and helpful each time I've gone in, so I'd encourage others to give it a try!

Holy Moly!! Go here! The cookies are great! Their signature whoopie balls are amazing! I had the…read morepeanut butter cookies, chocolate chip, and molasses cookies. We got the dark chocolate espresso, Oreo milk chocolate, and blueberry cheesecake milk chocolate whoopie balls. Wanted to try their whoopie pies but didn't want to seem like a total glutton hahahaha I can't emphasize enough, GO HERE!

There is simply no better chocolate than Havens. It melts perfectly in your mouth at just the…read moreright speed, with incredible smoothness and fabulous flavor. We have had chocolates from Belgium, Switzerland, Equidor, Vermont, but none have compared with Havens.

I stopped in here to get a box of chocolates for my grandmother's East Coast box (she's visiting…read morefrom Texas). She absolutely adored the candy. This place is rightfully busy and they do a great job making their candy boxes presentable. I am kicking myself now for forgetting a photo. I would consider stopping back here for Valentine's Day treats. Everyone I spoke to was very kind and helped me make my selection. Space is small but is in a plaza with a parking lot so you don't have to deal with street parking. Very clean and kind establishment.

This was a cute place. It's a narrow building. If you enter from the street entrance you will find…read morea bit of retail items, food items for sale, and a few places to sit to eat. I was thrilled at the chop stick holders and the sauces that were available. Local and foreign. If you keep walking through, there are stairs and you can go up to where they make and sell some pastries and matcha, and I believe coffee. I came for the treats. I grabbed a scallion miso scone with a chili smear on top. It was nice, the texture was good. The flavors weren't as strong as I had hoped for, but texture carried the weight. I also had a sourdough cookie, but it wasn't anything too fabulous. It was a good cookie. Stop in for the creative tastes. The counter person was nice. It was a very brief interaction.

We only stopped by for the pastries and didn't try their drinks. The service was normal for the…read morecafe area; can't say too much about it. The miso scallion scone was S++ tier, very good. The kimchi cheddar corn soufflé was also very good but not as good as the scone so would give it S tier. The matcha and black sesame butter mochi tasted very good but I think I still prefer the more savory options so would give it an A+ tier. The texture reminds me of Malaysian kuih and flavor was good. The service with the grocery mart area was friendly and helpful for asking questions. We got a fancy soy sauce here to sushi later and it was pretty good. They didn't up charge the soy sauce too much either. Would come back again even though the selection was small.

This is such a vibrant and welcoming spot. It has a modern feel with communal tables, individual…read morewindow seats, a bar, and outdoor seating. The food is great for sharing if you're on a little foodie adventure and hopping around to different spots, and they also have full meals. We really like the food here, and they have specials too. One thing we still haven't tried are the cocktails. Do not pass up the seasonal soft serve! I also remember their T-shirts being super cute. I'll probably stop by again the next time I'm up in Portland. Parking can be tricky with street parking, though there are paid lots. Overall Service: I don't think I've had a bad experience here. The last few times, our servers have been upbeat, and even the host was welcoming.

I had a great dinner experience here last night with my partner. We love love love the honey paw!…read more For starters, it's a great location. Close to more bars for extra drinks, easy to run into other friends. Also, it's a beautiful spot with outdoor seating in the warmer months. We opted to sit outside and enjoyed khao soi, katsu pork sandwich, and the honey soft serve. The portions are generous, as we were able to share and have leftovers. Each plate had so many great textures and flavors. We did experience a long wait between ordering, getting food, and receiving the check. It was a busy summer night so I wasn't upset, but do not plan on having a quick meal here. Get cozy, get an extra drinks and enjoy your time here. Apologies, but phone did not eat first this time-no pics!