Wow, I LOVE Chocolate Cravings! I think you can really tell a great chocolatier by how their dark…read morechocolate tastes, which what this gal eats to avoid milk. Every single chocolate bar from Chocolate Cravings was soooo good! In fact, I purchased about 6 and had a chocolate "charcuterie" board as a fun way to do a chocolate tasting after dinner with family. Everyone loved the faves of chocolate + raspberry, chocolate + sea salt, and chocolate + smoked almonds. But, what really sets Chocolate Cravings apart are the not so common chocolate combo bars we tried, like Spice Dark Chocolate (with cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg), Chocolate with Lime Salt, and one that really surprised me, Chocolate with Turmeric and Orange! The orange really comes through with just a touch of turmeric. It's now my personal favorite! What I also love is that I can support a local business by a woman entrepreneur who has real skill and passion for her products and customers. Go Cathy!

Wow! Come here for your confection connection! This Chocolate Cravings Store really sets the bar…read morehigh! The chocolate bar that is! It's nestled in a passageway at shops in The Hub in Lakeside. I've been to The Hub dozens and dozens of times and I've never seen this hidden gem of a sweet shop! It's been there like 10 years! They broke the "mold" when Chocolate Cravings was born! The moment you enter this diminutive local shop, your olfactory senses are filled with the most amazing aroma! The owner, Cathy, had just taken brownies out of her oven and I thought I had entered chocolate heaven! Cathy is a first class, certified chocolatier, her skills are not to be "truffled" with! I was fascinated by her stories about visiting Costa Rica and touring the cacao bean plantations there. She has taken chocolatier classes here in the states and abroad and she knows her stuff! She has an impressive resumé of certificates and awards from the places she's studied. Chocolate is her passion and her enthusiasm is infectious! She's creates ganache with panache! Her confections are "nonpareil"... just "choc" it up to experience! Her dark chocolate bars are 70% cacao from premium quality chocolate from Colombia. The milk chocolate is 36%. We tasted samples of both and were blown away! Here the chocolates are handmade with local and seasonal ingredients as well! The candy combinations are just as original as the owner! Some of the chocolate barks are: Ginger and Cardamom, Lime and Pink Salt, Pecan Cherry, Pistachio Cranberry, Rice Krispy with sprinkles, S'mores, Raspberry and Mint to name of few... she offers a choice of dark, milk and white chocolate. We stocked up as the prices were quite reasonable! We also bought the most amazing Apricot and Dark Chocolate Hearts and the Robbie the Robot chocolate were as adorable as they were delectable! She also sells chocolate frog treats, caramels, chocolate dipped pretzels, truffles, special seasonal treats like chocolate butterflies, chocolate turkeys, autumn leaves & snowflakes and so much more! Did I mention the Guinness brownies? Many of her items can be found at local restaurants, stores, farmers markets or you can just visit her store. She accepts special orders too! If you are a chocoholic like myself, this is your chocolate Mecca! "Bean" there, done that, going back for more! P.S. Not trying to "milk" the pun game here, but Cathy also has an affinity for puns! I adapted the "mold" one from her son!

Stopped by to grab some ice cream as a post dinner treat on my way to an event. The staff member at…read morethe front greeted me with extreme kindness and was enthusiastic about helping me find a flavor I would love! I shared that I loved chocolate and cookies & cream ice cream typically. I was immediately offered samples of flavors she thought I would like! I ended up settling on a scoop of the newer cookie 2 step flavor which had brown sugar, cookie pieces and cookie dough! If you like cookies and cream this is a grander version. I also got a scoop of oatmeal creme pie all on a dipped waffle cone. Oh my goodness was this ice cream delicious and the cone just made it all that better. This store is absolutely adorable with fun decor and purchasable items throughout which gives the whole place a fun feeling of whimsy. This is the type of Ice cream shop that feels nostalgic and brings you back to being a kid. Absolutely loved it and can't wait to stop back in for some more Cookie 2 step!

Great ice cream and the cutest shop! The owner Sherrie was so friendly and helpful. We will be back!read more

Saw everyone raving about this place online so naturally, we had to come check it out! They open…read morelate which is a huge plus! They had a pretty wide selection even 2 hours before closing. There's a guy in the back working hard, hand making all the donuts fresh! Customer service was amazing! Brody helped us out and was so kind. He let us try some samples and just overall went above & beyond for us! We tried the Classic Glazed, Maple, Strawberry Iced, Strawberry Jelly Filled, and etc. The donuts were so soft and delicious! Such a cool spot to grab a sweet treat! We will definitely be back whenever we're in the area! :)

I'm on my search for the best jelly donut. This one didn't do it for me. Plus $15 for 6 donuts…read moreseemed a little high priced.

10/10 -- highly recommend!…read more I visited Brecotea in Glen Allen, VA, and I loved everything about it. The café was cute and had a very chill vibe. Whether you're planning a breakfast or lunch date with a friend, grabbing a coffee, or just need a cozy workspace to get some things done, Brecotea is the place. This bakery offers both sweet and savory treats! I ordered the Bacon Stick, which was to die for-- the cheese and bacon combo just melted in my mouth., The Savory Chicken Sandwich, which now lives rent-free in my head, was perfectly seasoned and toasted to perfection. Finally the Strawberry Danish, which was just okay. The minute I walked through the door, I was greeted by both delicious treats and friendly service. The staff was efficient, attentive, and welcoming. I would highly recommend this bakery and definitely plan to visit again soon!

ordered a birthday cake here for my daughter's birthday! we were in Richmond in for her birthday &…read moremy SIL highly recommended this place to get a cake. so naturally, I went on their website to look for a cake. I stumbled on their white golden pearl tiara cake. I immediately ordered it for my daughter (make sure you request for the birthday sign if you want it!) and put in my date of pickup and time. pickup was easy at the front by the cash register. she pulled my cake and it looks just like the photo on the website! my daughter was delightfully excited when we surprised her with the cake. her and her cousins enjoyed the cake together after singing her a little birthday song! super excited to come back here and try their baked goods.

Whitley's is a must for tourists. You will feel the true southern hospitality from the store…read moremanager Jonathan, that set the tone. He's was so kind and personal that as a local, I will return. I felt appreciated for coming in his store. The store is beautifully designed with wall to wall delicious peanuts in every flavor imaginable. Milk, Dark, Honey Roasted, Cajun, Dill etc....... Name it and they'll probably have it. Whitleys nuts, etc... are Virginia Made. They have assorted cold beverages souvenirs, and delicious samples to enjoy. So, if you're in the Innsbrook area of Richmond, please stop by for this true Virginia experience. Thank you again Jonathan, It was a pleasure meeting you.

Such a fun food find for National peanut butter day. The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly…read more They have samples and great size options. This would be a great trip before the baseball game. I never know Virginia was known for peanuts. They are better than Planters with extra crunch!

Fresh Market is a great alternative store when you need something specific. They're a little pricey…read morefor everyday groceries, but they have specialty items I would only want from there. I just found out that they give a free slice or vanilla or chocolate cake on your birthday also, that was a nice surprise. I normally look to them for their almond cookies because they are freshly baked and hard to find anywhere else.

I recently had a problem with the sale price on three sets of baby back ribs. Lisa, my cashier,…read moreand Ernie, the manager at the Parham Road store, were wonderful. They both took a lot of time, trying to figure out how to solve my problem and were helpful, courteous, respectful and never made me feel as if I were wasting their time. Kudos to both for solving a problem while being positive and affirming.

Terrible service. Two young ladies behind the counter stood a talked about makeup instead of…read morehelping us. They made eye contact and went back to their conversation and texting on phones. After they finally accepted and made the order rapidly retreated to the back room. Whoever is the owner/manager needs to spend more time in the store and provide the employees with customer service training.

A treat the ENTIRE family enjoyed. These are low calorie, and they have something for everyone…read more They far surpassed my ecxpectations. It was creamy, flavorful and just simply enjoyable. The stand outs were definitely the dreamscape and the strawberry short cake!! We ordered our online and picked up, and then drove them home and they didn't melt and were still perfect.

We had a delightful visit to this charming winery on our way home from PA to FL. Good wine, great…read morepizza too. Only wish would be to hear some music on the premises but would definitely stop here again.

Great outdoor venue. Great entertainment outside with food trucks on Friday night in the summer…read moremonths. Nice patio with fireplaces in tables for cooler days.

What a great little Richmond find! From the savory homemade kolaches to a rock solid unfrivolous…read morelatte, well worth the excursion away from my usual localish spots. Small, quirky and amazing. While the space doesn't lend to sitting inside, there is ample Euro cafe style seating in the breezeway out front if you want to immediately plunk down to enjoy that kolache (trust me, you won't regret your decision.) Explore and you will find...Surrounding Counties doing what they do extremely well and not overcomplicating things with a huge menu. Great team and service. Will be returning. Thanks!

Madagascar Vanilla Latte and a homemade cream puff, perfect mid day start. So glad I found this…read morecafe, the food options are amazing and I love the open kitchen which makes you feel even more welcomed.