I'm on the trendy train for Dubai chocolates! They have truffles, buckeyes and even sundaes. The…read moresundae was a little pricey at $12.99, but I did splurge on a small cappuccino cake cone and 2 buckeye candies for $20. Everything was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful allowing me unlimited free samples. I love the location in the heart of East Grand Rapids. It's great to meander around to Reed's Lake or check out the quaint downtown. Though a bit pricey, I find everything tastes superb. Fun treat after a special dinner.

This is a review of the staff. Not their products. I have always enjoyed Kilwin's chocolate, fudge,…read moreand popcorn. I walked in on a Wednesday night at 8:47pm, 13 minutes before closing. Upon entering, I heard a muffled under breath from the staff of, "great, they came in two minutes before closing", and a snicker afterwards. They had also started cleaning the floor (way too early) and my three year old slipped and fell. Nobody said a word or said sorry or asked if he was okay. Additionally, the person behind the counter did not greet us or ask if we needed help. Someone finally came from the back to help, but was not super friendly either. Management, take notice.

Sticky Fingers is what happens when Willy Wonka decides to open a candy shop and goes completely…read moreover the top. The second you walk in, you're hit with a rainbow explosion of color, giant candy displays, floating hot air balloons, vintage treats, quirky décor, and enough sugar to convince your inner child that being an adult is overrated. Every inch of this place is begging for a photo, and honestly, your camera roll will leave with more memories than your wallet. The candy selection is ridiculous in the best way. International sweets, nostalgic favorites, novelty sodas, mystery candy boxes, giant lollipops, and the kind of treats you forgot existed until they magically appeared in front of you. I'm also convinced the owner has an entire warehouse dedicated to storing all the incredible seasonal decorations because the attention to detail is next level. If you think it's cute now, wait until Halloween or Christmas. They somehow manage to outdo themselves every season, turning the whole store into a magical, over the top wonderland that's worth visiting even if you don't buy a single piece of candy. I came in thinking I'd spoil my little grandchildren, dropped over $40.00 and left questioning every financial decision I made that day. Sticky Fingers is pure nostalgia wrapped in a sugar rush with a side of organized chaos. Bring your wallet cuz you're gonna want to buy the whole store.

They had so many different types of candy that you cant find anywhere else, and it was so…read moreaffordable. Will definitely come back again.

I have been to this store twice and it is so fun! The employees were all very helpful and friendly…read more The first time I went it was very cold outside and I got hot chocolate and it was delicious! I love the variety of truffles and plan on going back again soon!

Pros: variety and clean store Cons: no staff interaction (it…read morewasn't busy/no other customers), more expensive than grocery stores We stopped in last Friday night to check out the truffle flavors and to purchase a few of the 100% dark chocolate bars. Despite three employees and no other customers, we weren't greeted, offered assistance, and no one said goodbye as we left. Typically employees are friendly, share sale info, and even offer a complimentary treat to try. We were in there for maybe 8 minutes -I was browsing the dark chocolate basket by the register, and then the dark chocolate bars on sale in back -even when I was 2 feet away, no one interacted, they just chatted amongst themselves. I'm pretty friendly and approachable and there were no other customers -so this was a bizarre experience for me. I ended up leaving -no one said goodbye or thanks for stopping in. I will note this store has variety other stores don't have -which is why we stop in from time to time. This said, they are more expensive than buying at grocery stores, despite being an outlet store.

Really nice and big Meijer location that I went to several times during my 3 day visit to the area…read more This store definitely has everything you would ever need and then some! If you've never been to a Meijer, just think of a higher end Walmart but also larger in size. Meijer typically carries groceries, sporting goods, toys, clothing, shoes, electronics, school/office supplies, and home decor. Prices seem pretty good, especially because they have random sales, promotions, and even clearance sections. This is especially true for their clothing and shoe departments. Also be sure to sign up for their Mperks rewards program to earn points towards future discounts!

Order a cake from the bakery department and was very disappointed in the quality of it. Not only…read morethey got it wrong with the wrong icing and spelled wrong!

After a very exhausting week, I ordered a cookie cake to cheer me up and when I arrived it was a…read moresingular peanut butter cookie. I asked for them to remake the order because I wanted a cookie cake with frosting (that's what I ordered) and he said it would take 25-30 minutes. I was okay with waiting for it since I had paid for the whole cookie cake so I waited in my car. At this point my ice cream had melted and when I went back in for the cookie cake I got the box and left because I had assumed after all that it would be correct. Unfortunately after inspecting the cookie cake, there was no frosting. I am so disappointed and will not be back to this location.

The staff at insomnia cookies was kind enough to bring out free cookies to us while we waited in…read moreline for an event nearby. They were super thoughtful and the cookies themselves were delicious and warm. Perfect while we stood in the cold waiting for the event. We had a few to choose from and the ones our group had were all great!

I'm happy to report that since the remodel of this store, it's now my favorite Aldi location! I…read morelove Aldi for their low prices and decent quality products. I can usually find everything I need and get in and out of the store super quickly, which is a definite plus for me. I haven't noticed the "zombie apocalypse" vibe in the store recently with boxes and items everywhere. It's usually pretty organized and shelves are usually stocked, even with shortages of products being the norm lately. If you've never been to an Aldi, bring your own bags or be ready to pay a small fee for paper bags or nicer reusable plastic bags. Then you'll need a quarter for a cart - you insert the quarter into the slot on the right side of the cart, which releases it from the line of carts. Then when you're done, return the cart and insert the little chain into the back end of the slot, and it will push your quarter back out for you! I'm never without my "Aldi quarter" in case I ever need to make a quick stop. Once inside you'll find a wide variety of pantry staples, seasonal items, "Aldi finds (limited time products)," deli items, frozen food, and a decent amount of produce. Pricing is typically lower than most grocery stores and you'll see a lot of Aldi branded things in addition to some name brand items. I personally have come to prefer many of the Aldi brand items over some name brands. The Aldi finds aisle is always fun to check out as you can sometimes find hidden gems there. I got a Calico Critters set for my niece once - those aren't always easy for me to come across. I love their seasonal decor items, too - including the cute wreath with fake pumpkins on it that I got last fall. Check for quality on these items, since it can be a little hit or miss, but for a seasonal item that I use once a year it's usually fine. Some things I stock up on at Aldi: canned beans, eggs, cheese, frozen food including shrimp, salty snacks like chips and popcorn, produce, and chocolate - they are known for having a great selection of imported chocolate. Aldi is also my go-to spot if I'm making a cheese and charcuterie board, as they have a lot of great options including lots of great dried fruits and nuts, meats, and cheeses. One thing that I always notice is that there are usually only ever one or two employees at the checkout lanes, but they are super speedy and it never really takes too long to get in and out of the store. The parking lot is pretty large for this Aldi and there is plenty of other parking nearby.

We recommend skipping the bottle return area and particularly the Aldi branded canned/bottled…read moredrinks, which their machines decline to accept, with the exception of the occasional (perhaps 1 in 6) which it will accept after rejecting the same bottle/can five times or more. There is no customer service area to take returns; instead, you will be in line with people with carts full of groceries. The clerk will give you the stink eye and ask you if you've counted your bag full of Aldi brand cans/bottles rejected by its pathetic machine. Seems odd that a retailer would sell products with deposits and then make returns of deposit items so difficult and unpleasant. Why sell these beverages at all if you are going to make it so difficult for customers to recoup their deposits? (Hint: it's for the money.)

Impressive selection of pastries, cakes and drinks both hot and cold. (Fortunately they had Diet…read moreCoke for me). Most of the offerings are self service . When you enter, you take a plate and some tongs and make your way through the display cases taking what you want. On our first visit, I had a cinnamon churro. Wonderfully flavored. My wife enjoyed her Pain au Chocolat as well. They had an approximately 5-10 minute wait for regular coffee. They asked my wife if they could make her a specialty coffee at no extra charge so she wouldn't have to wait. Very nice customer focus! It was busy during our visit but we easily found an available table. Only downside is the noise. Place is pretty noisy so unless you can tune the noise out, you eat and run. This is the type of place where I think you have to go probably a dozen or more times just to establish you favorites. So many pastries, so little time!

I ordered several pastries and drinks, including a Masala Chai Latte with almond milk (up charge)…read moreand a Strawberry & Cream Frappe. Unfortunately, both drink orders were incorrect. When I arrived home, I discovered the Masala Chai Latte was served as a tea bag in hot water, and the Strawberry & Cream Frappe resembled a basic strawberry smoothie rather than the advertised drink (see photos). I understand mistakes happen, so I returned to the bakery to have the orders corrected. While the staff agreed to remake the latte, they refused to correct or refund the frappe, stating that the drink is not as pictured in their advertising (so they condone false advertising?) . The barista also offered to take the uncorrected drink back WITHOUT a resolution or a refund!?? Furthermore, once the Masala Chai Latte was remade, it was watery, bland and tasteless. Sadly, while I was waiting for my Latte to be fixed, another customer was also expressing a complaint to the barista about her drink order being made incorrectly. Given the amount spent, this experience was highly disappointing. This location has unfortunate low values of customer service and product standards.

Not as nightmarey as Meijer but still a moderately bad creep show I would say. Although they have…read morethe best diaper prices I have seen and good baby food prices as well, which is somewhat redeeming.

Great prices and selection. Good selection of organic options. Lightly smoked salmon is the beast.read more