I visited Sweet Cascades with some family that were visiting town and we took to explore Old…read moreEllicott City. My brother in law was drawn in by the promise of chocolate, but I loved it. It's a tiny shop, but they offer so many beautiful and tasty treats (my husband had a little drinking chocolate; my brother in law got a chocolate truffle filled with pistachio; I got some chocolate covered candied orange rind). The customer service was also wonderful. We chatted with them a bit about the chocolate truffle making classes they offer, and they told us they were celebrating their 20th year in business. It's a charming shop with lots of everything chocolate. Definitely check it out!

Sweet Cascades is located on Main Street in historic Ellicott City. It's a small shop, so depending…read moreon the size of your group, some may want to wait outside. The range of chocolate is impressive. This is a local business and they concentrate on their confections for sure. On this particular visit, we'd arrived a day or two after the Harry Potter weekend celebration in historic Ellicott City, so they had chocolate frogs and the cutest golden snitches (truffles) with the wings and gold dust! The line up of the familiar and unusual flavors is broad. It takes us no more than a few minutes for the owner to fill a box of our chosen selections. Peanut Butter Buckeyes, bourbon truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate seasoned with Old Bay or cayenne pepper, chocolate covered nut bark, and so much more. If you want a cute hostess gift, a just because gift, or a sweet treat for you and your family, this is a wonderful shop to visit.

Sweet Cascades is a treasure find within the walls at Savage Mill. In New Weave Bldg on the 2nd…read morefloor and encased in bright glass cases and displays, precious morsels of decadent truffles, creme centers, and all things dipped and rolled in chocolates are found. For nearly two decades, Sweet Cascades has handcrafted creative delectables. Irresistible bite after bite, I found myself wanting another, fresh and bursting with richness invoking time of pause to thrill your palate. Bourbon, Dark Belgian, Lavender, Hazelnut Mocha, and Parisiene truffles all outstanding. A luxurious treat indeed! I simply appreciate the warm service and glee during my visit! Especially the patience as I took my time to decide, and knowledge in explaining the assortments. Sweet Cascades, looking forward to my next visit!

We tried the dark chocolate old bay crab, the milk chocolate covered Oreo, and the pistachio bark…read more Everything was just okay. I prefer my chocolate more bitter. I was expecting more salty old bay in the crab. I did like how things were labeled well with titles and prices.

Pat's Porch is pure charm wrapped in nostalgia. It has this…read morevintage charm. Think of it as old-fashioned candy, Maryland-themed gifts, truffles, and warm, welcoming staff who make you feel like you've stumbled into your favorite aunt's cozy kitchen. Truffles are really good and fresh. Recommend this place

Such a cool shop to walk around and find Maryland themed items, so much nostalgic candy, and other…read morecutesy gifts. The theme is on point, as you have to ring the doorbell and be buzzed in to enter. After, there are several rooms going all the way to the back filled with all sorts of knickknacks and goodies.

Great donuts, huge assortment. Friendly owner who's been doing this for over 40 years. Coffee made…read morein a pot and serve yourself. No place to sit inside but most people buy a box or more. Loved the old fashioned. Blueberry donuts was great. Coffee tasted like quality coffee should. And did I mention they are open super early!

Best donuts and great people! Potato simply amazing. That said, so are all the others.read more

We went into the store today, stood around for a good while. Then my husband asked is there anyone…read moreworking today. Be cause there was NO visibility of anyone on the counter however we did her someone talking in the back, so I called back we need help and is anyone working here today. Still no answer, we had heard about this store from our friends but I guess we will never know. Now showing up for service is considered RUDE and you don't want our service, due to you were not present to service up.

I hadn't heard of this candy store prior to my visit but shopped in because...well it's a candy…read morestore! How could I not? Unsure of what this store is known for I asked the employee what he recommended but oddly he didn't have any recommendations. The selections were average. Some loose and prepackaged candies. I grabbed a few loose chocolate pieces just to try. I wasn't impressed with the service, variety, or taste. This one just fell flat for me.

These candies are Wendi's, NOT YOURS! Don't even think about taking them. If you think you can just…read morewalk in and grab some you are sorely mistaken. And the candies look soooo good and smell great. You just want to grab them up, but don't cause they ain't yours. So, I go into this place thinking it is a museum of some sort. This lady (not Wendi) informs me that she will let me steal the candy BUT for a price. I happily agree and make out with delicious handfuls.

From the owner: Wendi's Candies has been in business for the last ten years and we serve bulk candies, sugar free…read morecandies, 49 various flavored jelly bellies, Gummis, Crickets, Home made cotton candles, Giant Jaw breakers and others.

I was soo lucky to catch this bakery at the Mosaic spring fest a couple of months ago…read more Their croissants looked amazing and tasted even better! I got to try the pistachio latte croissant which felt like a hybrid of a cream filled treat and an ice cream sandwich. The owner was so also very friendly and shared that he woke up very early on the day of the festival to make sure all the baked goods are made fresh. I highly recommend!

Ordered Pistachio cupcakes and what I got was some kind of yellow cupcake with a very weak…read morepistachio cream topping. I was excited to find someone that makes pistachio cupcakes or cakes but I guess I'll keep searching or just make it myself. Extremely disappointed!!!

I'm actually reviewing the Bowie site. Cupcakes are really good. A bit pricey, but I'm fine with…read morepaying more to support local non-chain. bakery. I also enjoy their shakes. I need to get the smaller size as the regular mega-ones are just WAY to much! Delicious but the regular ones have too many calories and sugar for me!

The cupcakes here are all really yummy! We got the chance to stop by here and grab half a dozen of…read morethere homemade cupcakes the other day and I cannot wait to get some more. Located in a very nice historic building on main street in Laurel. You are missing out if you are reading this review and have not placed an order yet!!