Jeppi Nut and Candy has been a staple in my household since I was a little girl. When you walk in,…read moreyou are immediately encompassed with the aroma of popcorn and sugar. In my opinion, it is the best! While I have not been in years, the strawberry licorice is a must every time. I appreciate their new packaging (at least new for me) and really makes for a nicer presentation, especially when giving it as a gift. The prices are so fair, especially for a local, popular spot. Truly a hidden gem with the best deals. Don't forget to try their cashews, too. You will want to eat the whole package in one sitting. The customer service is great, and if you're lucky, they will have some sort of sample out. While I was recently there, it was a hard candy that was delicious. Will definitely be going back for those soon!

While buying local for holiday gifts I made my way into Jeppi Nut and Company while shopping at…read moreother stores in the same building. I could not believe it when I asked how much the pound of Baltimore Bar Mix was and was told five dollars. WHAT? What a deal. Excellent customer service. This place has all sorts of nuts and treats that anyone on your holiday list would appreciate.

I needed my local chocolate fix, Yelp led me here and I got validation from a local - so I was…read moreexcited! AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking, generally meter parking. Seating: The space is not big enough to host people but there's a table or two for pairs right outside. Vibes: Welcome to Mid-Govans, Baltimore! It's a grit and grind area but definitely a nice local residential spot - a diverse area with some nice local gems. Jinji's shop is pretty nice - small intimate but vibrant! I dig the neo-soul music playing and the see through window so you get a glimpse behind the scenes. FOOD/DRINKS: Date Poppers (Recommend) Dates filled with cacao nibs, honey, sea salt, and dark chocolate. I enjoyed the natural sweetness and the chew texture of the dates. Teh cacao nibs gave a nice crunch with an earthy flavor. Peanut Butter Turkish Figs (Recommend) (3 per person) Figs stuffed with creamy peanut butter ganache and enrobed in rich dark chocolate. I can see why they limited this per person. Soft, chewy, and sweet figs with a nice caramel touch to it. The peanbut btter ganache was smooth and nutty and the dark chcolate helped bring some good balance. CUSTOMER SERVICE: I worked with Guy (father of Jinji). Great guy that was very professional and personable TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Ooooi! If you're looking for some elevated local chocolate, this is your spot. Yes it's a bit higher than your usual chocolate shop but that's what you pay for. When in Baltimore, do consider visiting this place. I wish Jinji and her business all the best. #SupportBlackOwnedBusinesses TIPS: * Ask about their limited-edition or seasonal bars -- they rotate in creative flavors and specialty pieces. * They got vegan options too!

Was hiding back to virginia from philly and had a real desire for fudge. I found this place online…read moreand was one of the few open late afternoon on a Sunday, so we decided to stop. Pros: The taste was amazing, especially the lemon cheesecake. They do a lot of business and have a lot of repeated customers. The neighborhood was in a better part of town. Cons: While the person that helped us was smiling, she really didn't give that welcoming and suggestive help. Their front doors are really small, so if you are a larger person, you will need to go in sideways. Selection was small. Overall it was okay but nothing I would go out of my way to return to.

This is just a review of the cookies. Amazing. This is one of my new favorite cookies!!!! More…read moreexpensive than a grocery store cookie but less expensive than a Crumbl, but they are so worth it. I can't wait to try the cake.

I picked up a pack of these at the airport on the way out. I had heard of them, but never tried…read morethem. They weren't cheap (in the airport at least). $13.00 for about 6 cookies, or $5.00 for a 2 pack. I'm sure they are cheaper in the stores. Anyways...........first bite in, my kids, wife and I LOVED them. They are a nice soft cookie topped with thick fudge icing. The chocolate icing is where its at! So rich and delicious. I would eat these all the time if I lived in Baltimore.

Was craving a sweet snack. Came across dirty dough and wanted to try a little bit of everything…read more First time customers. Unfortunately they weren't able to make us a shake. So we had to deduct for that. They have a great option to mix & match if you like to sample and have a sweet tooth it's worth it. Their desserts go really well with a tall glass of milk. My husband and I shared the mardi gras cookie and milk & cookies cinnamon roll. The Mardi Gras cookie tasted like the perfect melty snickerdoodle. The cinnamon roll was delicious. Excited to try more. Order ahead to do an easy pickup in case you're in a rush. They have schedule ahead available if you don't want to stand around and wait. Pickup counter only.

Stopped in today for a cookie. Decided to try the carrot cake cookie. Whatever they sold me was not…read morecarrot cake and it looked nothing like the display. The cookie was mid at best. Will not be back.

Came across Kirchmayr chocolates for the first time at the EU State of the Arts in Washington…read moreWorld, Food Market this past weekend (mid September). What a wonderful find! Their chocolates are first class! I am a bit of a chocolate snob and these are delicious! Started by buying and sampling a glassine 4 piece pack then decided to buy a 26 piece box and chocolate medallions. Superb! Wish they had a store closer. They said they do have an on-line shop.

Bought a large selection as a Christmas present for my brother, his daughter and her husband. Once…read moremy niece found them, along with her husband, they didn't last very long. Going to have to go back there and get some just for me... The service was top-notch, very quaint little store...

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.

I had a very good experience at Taharka. Everything about your typical small-batch ice cream parlor…read moreis found here at this ice cream shop located in Cross Street Market. It is centrally located in Cross Street Market. If you enter the market on the north side, it is close to the performance stage and across from the seating area. The customer service was very good and the employee I encountered was helpful. For hand-dipped ice cream, you can choose from four different sized serving cups, waffle cone, cake cone, or sugar cone. You can choose from novelty and classic ice cream flavors. You'll also find pre-packaged ice cream for purchase. The ice cream is delicious, creamy, and smooth. I enjoyed it and will visit again when at Cross Street Market.

Taharka Brothers' mango sorbet was the perfect treat on such a hot day! It was smooth, refreshing,…read moreand full of bright mango flavor without being overly sweet. The portion was generous, the service was friendly, and it gave me exactly the cool-down I needed. Definitely a delicious summer pick!

The Domino Sugars (4-25-1951) neon sign and the famed "Charm'tastic Mile" (4-25-2016) were both…read moreintroduced to the City of Baltimore on the same-day 65-years apart. What an amazing piece of history for Charm City tourists and local area residents.

For years and years I passed by the domino sugar factory wondering what sort of work wonka and his…read moreOompa Loompas were up to inside. Finally my day had come, I had earned my golden ticket into the factory! Through an associated corporation my family and I were granted access to a small tour through the factory and what a glorious day it was. The staff members were all welcoming and showered me in domino pizza jokes. Our tour guide was so knowledgable of everything going on. The factory itself was clean and free of ants and bugs. We were allowed to go onto the roof of the factory and see the Baltimore skyline from right below the famous sign. From this day forward I will never purchase another bag of sugar that doesn't have the domino sugar label on it (or refil my domino container with the Walmart brand my essential sugar, because I learned it's the same sugar!)