After dinner one night, we walked around downtown Bethesda and happened upon Henry's Sweet Retreat. Luckily, we saved room for dessert, and Henry's hit the spot. We got a blueberry pop tart, and some raspberry scones, along with a chocolate covered vanilla cupcake. Yummy! The only problem is that Henry's is not just a dessert bakery - the store may appear tiny on the outside, but it's huge on the inside. In addition to the bakery, they got all kinds of candy and other goodies for sale. I gotta stop back in another day and try all the other good stuff inside. Plus, you can tell from the Rick Astley-inspired sign outside, Henry's has a great sense of humor. This is exactly what small business brings to the neighborhood. Stop by and visit Henry's Sweet Retreat - you'll be glad you did! read more

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Had dinner at a diner down the street. Looked up dessert near me and this place came up. NOT disappointed! We had brownies, sundaes, milkshake, cupcake and coffee. All of it was DELICIOUS! The small sundaes were huge! Kids could not finish them and at $7ish each hard to beat for the quality! I had an eggnog cupcake. I was not sure it would be good but whatever magic y'all put in it worked great together! The frosting was light and fluffy not too sweet not too bland. And the cake was moist, not crumbly, not heavy just perfect! Had a latte with soymilk because my belly does not care for milk in coffee. Local coffee company supplies the beans. They also have pretty much any kind of candy, pies, and sweets you might need and apparently they cater! Stop in you will not regret it...unless you do not like sweets and then I am sorry. read more

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Second time visiting. The cupcakes are among the hardest and driest I've ever had, if not the top hardest. They do have a bunch of other sweets and chocolates but I'd rather enjoy what a place excels at than have to spend money and calories on the very subpar. Store also has a bunch of retail candy, colored m&ms and such. I don't like putting up a low review but it's my second time being really disappointed here. I wouldn't have come back but my partner wanted to. read more

While there's a variety of sweet treats, I wish there were more baked goods made in-house and properly labeled. There are a handful of baked goods - cake pops, some of the cookies, cupcakes, bars/brownies, chocolate covered Oreos, buckeyes, the fudge, and popcorn. While I understand not everything can be made from scratch in-house, they aren't labeled and misleading. It's very hard to distinguish between what's made in-house vs outsourced. After spending $3.50 on a dark chocolate mint truffle, it was disappointing to find out they were generic Birnn truffles. While the truffle was tasty, it didn't have the soft malleable texture of a fresh truffle. While I was told by an employee that the gooey S'mores cookie was made in-house, I found out later from the owner that it's actually from Asher's. The cookie was a bit dry and I question the freshness. Before ordering anything, definitely ask if it's made in-house! read more

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Very peculiar experience here -- I've grown up in Bethesda and the hostility I experienced at this place was a first at a business in the area (for me). While there were customers inside, the door, with the operating hours not far off, was locked two hours prior to close. After staring at us for the time it took for us to give up waving and start walking off, a patron felt bad enough to let us in. Directed to the two employees behind the counter, I asked if it was okay that we proceed in (with the door being locked, I just wanted to ensure that we weren't being a hindrance). While never receiving any sort of acknowledgment from them, a customer instead very snidely confirmed (who was he?). We didn't make it two feet in before being hit with an overwhelming sense of hostility and quickly exciting the store out of an instinctual warning. Giving this place the benefit of the doubt, there were other customers present, and the two employees behind the counter were young enough to care less about being hospitable. read more

When they say they have it all, they are not kidding! There was something for everyone here: candy galore, fudge, pie and cake slices, ice cream (one local type and the other Graeter's) and more. There are also games, puzzles, and activities too. It was very tricky to settle on what we wanted, but eventually we ended up with some cookies, candy, and ice cream. Everything was tasty, and it was quite nice to sit out front on a lovely day and enjoy the goodies. Staff was friendly. read more

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This is a warning, do not fall into the Willy Wonka, matrix! I fell in and I almost did not come back out! They had everything it was a hit with my family! Definitely worth the drive! The service was great! read more

Best Fudge in Bethesda. Their flavors are mostly seasonal and change all the time. But if you happen to catch one of the below, definitely try it out! Top fudge flavors: 1- He fudges me / He fudges me not 2- Come Hell or High Fudge 3- Fudge-get-about-it 4- Friday Night Fudge and I'm all alone 5- Take me to your Fudger 6- It's Fudge o'clock Somewhere 7- Forfudge me Not 8- Show me the Fudgey 9- The Fast and the Fudgerous 10- ET, Phone Fudge read more

After working out, I was craving for some cake in the worst way (What can I say? I only work out so I can eat what I want.) . Most of the places I found online were either rated poorly, or were closed for the day. Fortunately I found this place and raced over. The store was packed with wall to wall sweets, including some throwback candies I haven't seen in a while (Whatchamacallit, is that you? Clove gum, I see you too!!) In addition to candy, I was elated to see that they had a baked goods case, as well as a case full of chocolates, truffles, and other chocolate dipped treats. What started off as a mission for cake became something of a sampling excursion. I left with a slice of their cookies and cream cake, chocolate covered s'mores, a dark chocolate covered marshmallow, a toffee covered pretzel, and a hot chocolate bomb. Mission accomplished! read more

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Always delicious. Our favorite place to go and bring our granddaughter too to spoil her. Service is always friendly.

We have now come to visit this place quite a few times as they are the only place in the area that I know of that offers freshly scooped Graeter's ice cream! I am a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and really miss having this on a weekly basis! LOL. We first discovered this place when we were eating in the area and simply looked around for some ice cream. I couldn't believe it when I saw pictures posted of the Graeter's logo and ice cream freshly scooped! I even called to confirm that I wasn't dreaming! LOL. They also offer another local ice cream, but I have to say that as it isn't as smooth and creamy or as flavorful. Just my opinion. My kids love this place because of the crazy candy selection they have here! So they usually end up passing up ice cream an order to pick out an extra sugary sweet. This place also offers baked goods, of which we've tried a few. Everything I've tried has been nice, but not as life-changing Lee awesome as the ice cream. Although my husband was quite a fan of their s'more's cookie! The service here has always been friendly and we will definitely go back! read more

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Sit here waiting in line at least 6 minutes to order as there is an elderly lady in front of me. Midway through the elder ladies transaction, a lady shopping for candy stops to the register. Clearly seeing me waiting, the clerk wraps up with the elderly lady and helps the other lady that just jumped into line. All without even saying a word to me. For sure I just walked right out as it's not even worth my time or money to not even be acknowledged. Visit Levain! Idc if it's a chain or what, they're tasty and polite. read more

Got the brookie and it did not disappoint! Cute store with different candies and goodies. Can't wait to go back and get more and try other delicious baked goods. read more

This was a great spot to fulfill those promises you may have bribed your kids with . They enjoyed the cookie ice cream sandwich - and the cookies were gluten free! Good ice cream. The chocolate in the case was yum also - get a milk chocolate salted caramel. The chocolate covered marshmallow was worth it too. They have a nice little spot to eat outside and is dog friendly. read more

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Can't thank you enough! Yesterday I ordered from you a door dash gift of cookies and pretzels for someone near and dear to us, but that has moved all the way across the country to your area. I never spoke to you about it, but put in the notes "if possible could you please make it look pretty for a birthday". Well it was perfect! She was thrilled and it looked really pretty with ribbon and flowers. Thank you, thank you! They said they were delicious too! read more

This place is cute, but there's not much of a baked goods selection in store ^ this maybe due to COVID, but I was underwhelmed with what they offered. I will say they have a p big selection of candies and taffy ...if you're into that I think you'll enjoy this place . I got two cake pops and they were okay, nothing surprising honestly. My friend got a blondie and he quite enjoyed it . they have novelty sodas in store, which I think is the highlight of the store honestly. They tasted horrible ( coffee cake and apple pie) but it's the experience! Final thoughts: it's a cute store and their candy selection is good, but I'm more of a pastry person, I don't see myself coming back ^ read more

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I was SO looking forward to fudge from a local place- especially with the great reviews! Ordered delivery through door dash for 1/2 a lb of chocolate and 1/2 and lb of vanilla as well as four cupcakes. You can see in the photos what arrived. I dropped the fudge on my home scale and the vanilla is 3 oz and the chocolate is only 6. I may not have even noticed if they were both 6oz but the size difference was so off to me since they should have been about the same. The vanilla was over sweet for me but I'd chalk that up to personal preference. The chocolate was good. I'm giving two stars because my husband said his chocolate cupcake was good. ‍ UPDATE: After posting this, the business reached out to me, apologized for the issue and made every effort to make things right. Sometimes someone makes a mistake that doesn't reflect the wishes of the business owner. As I mentioned, my husband enjoyed his cupcake and the chocolate fudge was great so check these guys out. After how kind they were to me, I suspect you will have a great experience. read more

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This place used to be wonderful. Sadly, on our most recent visit every thing we purchase was well below any reasonable quality standard. The chocolate peppermint cookies in the pastry case were dry and tasteless, the self-serve candies were all very hard and had clearly been sitting out for a very long time (think about how long jelly beans must be sitting to get so hard they can't really be eaten). The milk chocolate bars had that white-ish film when we opened them. Seems like they just aren't selling enough of these things to rotate fresh product in and so are just leaving things out forever until they're no longer good. Too bad. read more

My experience going to Henry's multiple times and ordering multiple items is that they do not stand behind their products (not good? oh well, you've already gave us your money!) Cupcakes are hit or miss (definitely avoid the mini cupcakes - they are dry - as are the regular ones depending on the day). They don't care about quality or customer service - expect to be told that it's your fault if you're unhappy! read more

There were so many candies to choose from, I couldn't pick. The service was great! The ambiance made me feel like I was in the game Candy Land. It was great you should totally go here. read more

We were craving some dessert and stopped by Henry's for a late night snack. The ice cream was phenomenal- the mint chocolate chip had the perfect ratio of mint and chocolate in every bite. The staff were super friendly and cheerful and made this a very pleasant experience. I wouldn't recommend the vanilla cupcake though- it was a bit dry and didn't have much flavor. The base tasted more like bread than cake, but the ice-cream is fantastic! I will definitely be back to try their many versatile dessert options! read more

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Tucked underneath a cheerful green and white striped awning is Henry's Sweet Retreat...such a fun, little shop with candy-covered walls and shelves! Not only does Henry's carry all of your classic favorites, they have fresh baked goods, confections and ice cream creations that are always DIVINE! (Seasonal specials are so fun!!) Owner, Patty Craver, has made her shop so welcoming..and always thinks of cute ways to deliver something special to her customers! Whether it be cookie decorating kits to take home and do as a family, summer camps for little ones, customized cakes and cookies for special occasions..or just the yummiest candy you're craving.. there is always something perfect for anyone at Henry's!!! read more

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Yum! Husband and I split one of their homemade ice cream sandwiches! You get to pick the cookie flavors and the ice cream flavor! What a yummy treat. Cute shop to walk around in and see the fun and unique candy/chocolate choices! Even have games to play such as connect four & Jenga! read more

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This review is based solely on the appearance and walking through the store. We did not try any of their products. We stopped in here while walking around Bethesda in hopes of some good ice cream or dessert. This place is mostly just a retail outlet for other manufacturers. The ice cream is Graeters brand and the truffles are made somewhere else as well except for a couple of chocolate dipped Oreos. The desserts may have been baked there but the items on the shelf were all plastic wrapped and I assume they bring out the actual dessert from the back. Not sure. The rest of the store was full of standard candy store candy in bins that are not very sanitary especially in the current covid situation. The two young girls working there were very nice a friendly. This store seems to be trying to do too much. It may be best to focus only on the best candy or focus on baked goods but make them standout and look fresh instead of wrapped in plastic. This is a good place for kids to have a treat but not somewhere I would choose for a quality dessert. read more

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It was February 2023, and I was out for lunch with my daughter to celebrate my birthday. To top off the lunch at Momo's we walked around the corner to get ice cream at Henry's Sweet Retreat. They sell Graeter's ice cream here. It is a very popular Cincinnati based ice cream. I moved here from Cincinnati & I always had a delicious free birthday sundae at Graeter's. Getting 2 scoops of Graeter's ice cream was just like being back home! I had 2 scoops, cookies & cream and black raspberry chocolate chip! It was sweet, creamy & loaded with chocolate chips and cookie pieces! It was a warm day & we did a takeout order. What a great birthday it was! This place is much more than just an ice cream shop though with enough sweet treats to make your head spin! It is a bakery & candy shop offering up cookies, cakes, scones, muffins, pop tarts, dessert bars, fudge, coffee & tea, pies & cheesecake and truffles! The shop is bright and colorful with a loft for extra seating at the rear of the store. You can also get Moorenko's a local premium ice cream here. My grandchildren love to come here! Until next time be kind to each other. #graeter's #bakery #bethesdamd #sweettreats read more

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They made my son's birthday so special with a custom Minecraft cake. The look on his face was priceless. read more

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I called my WomanBaby to say, "Hi my sweet treat, I just left Henry's Sweet Retreat & I thought of you & your nickname", she responded, "Hi Mommy, did you get any Vegan treats?" She knows me too well. Yes, Henry's offers 2 Vegan Chocolate candies, Coconut & Hazelnut Coriander Truffles, very quickly did I realize I didn't buy enough! Another Vegan sugarism; Henry's use to offer a Vegan cupcake, yet they weren't a hot item...hard to imagine. Yet don't fret, after meeting & speaking with the engaging Confection Chef Stephanie, she is more than happy to create special orders. & if you're a fan of Molly's Bakeovers (honey ingredient, w/o gluten, peanuts, dairy, egg & soy) you can have another almost Vegan option of sweets. Thus, I would not have this glacé of insight without meeting & chatting it up with the friendly Tom & his fashionable green striped tie. I am going bet all the Jelly Beans in this magical store he's the same Tom from Mike B.'s (MDBurbs CD) review...whom copied & pasted the information from the company's website as eloquently as an exquisite éclair. Indeed this is a sanctuary of sweets with a remembrance of general stores & soda fountains from the past, with a modernized flare. Yelp me enthusiastically explain; you can get boxed, bulk, isle, retro, pack a bag candy, unlimited chocolate creations, ice cream (in the serving bins), sorbet (in the cooler), milkshakes, scones, signature desserts, other bakery goodies, coffee, tea, homemade kettle & popcorn, old fashion soda pop (they got Nehi!), gifts & so much more. & for the party people, you can do an in-store event or have candy buffets brought to you. The splendid prices allows you to double delight from your pockets. There is plenty of seating to relish in your sugary choosing, the green hue upstairs with TV's, bright orange chairs providing a mini fountain counter atmosphere or relaxing on the covered patio. Tom & Stephanie exuded such affable customer service, I wanted to ask if they had the Candyland Game so we could play a round & treat ourselves with the myriad of goodies from Henry's Sweet Retreat. Your inner kid in a candy store experience will certainly be worth your visit. read more

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After having dinner with my wife in Bethesda, we decided to get something for dessert that was a little different. We saw that Henry's had a 4.5 stars rating on Yelp and it was open until 9 PM. That was good enough for us to give them a try. Most dessert shops close early around Bethesda. From the large number of customers coming in, the later hours was a great business decision. After looking at their large variety of choices, we decided to get a milkshake, an ice cream sandwich, peach ice cream, a cafe latte and a cappucino. We picked toffee chocolate chip ice cream for the milkshake. You get to pick the ice cream of your choice for shakes, floats, sundaes and ice cream sandwiches. The shake was as good as it gets for a shake. The thickness, sweetness and richness was just right. They use Graeter's ice cream, a company that is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1870, it has been family-owned for 3 generations. The ice cream is made using the French pot process, meaning only 2.5 gallons are made in each pot. If you love ice cream, give this one a try. The prices here for anything with ice cream in it, is on the high side.    The ice cream sandwich was made with 2 big cookies. You can pick two different cookies. We picked a salted toffee cookie and a hot chocolate cookie. The ice cream flavor we picked was cookies and cream. It was huge and delicious. The rich creamy ice cream matched beautifully with the toffee and chocolate flavors in the soft chewy cookies. This was a combination to remember.    The peach ice cream had a great peach flavor. There were chunks of peaches in the ice cream. It was the best peach ice cream we have had in a long time.    The cafe latte was made using Quartermaine coffee. Quartermaine is a local coffee roaster company based in Rockville, MD. It's good to see a local business support another local business. We got decaffeinated coffee. It tasted fine, but not correct. The problem was too much milk was added. The expresso flavor was too weak compared to the milk. It didn't bother us, but it might bother some picky people.    The cappucino was made using the same coffee as the latte. The flavor and milk foam were excellent. It didn't need sweetening.    The employees were very helpful and very patient. Service was quick. They were wearing masks, but not gloves. A sign at the door said that customers, who are not vaccinated for covid, must wear masks. The restrooms, dining room and shop were clean. The dining area is limited to 12 people and time of use is 30 minutes. This visit was a very good experience. Their service and variety of tantalizing desserts are good reasons to come back. read more

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Crammed full of traditional and harder to find sweets, Henry's Sweet Retreat offers all kinds of sweets (hard candies, gummies, chocolate, beverages, baked goods, etc.). One can also find non-edible gifts for kids. It offers a somewhat nostalgic vibe. On this particular visit, I stopped for an unsweetened iced tea. I expected it to be rather bland, as some unsweetened iced teas can be. Rather, the tea had a very pleasant and refreshing mint taste. Unexpected, but no complaints here. Customers should be aware there is a surcharge on card use for purchases under a certain threshold. I don't love it, but it's understandable. AmEx is accepted here. read more

Amazing place for a quick and delicious treat. Had the Vienna Coffee Ice Cream and it you could tell it was made with real quality coffee. If you are a coffee lover than it is a must try. Picked up a homemade mixed berry frosted pop tart to take with. Nice flakey pastry style but with the classic feel of a typical pop tart like you would eat growing up as a kid. read more

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While we lie in wait for Bethesda Chocolates to open up it's doors (which could possibly be in it's 4th year of it's build out- I'm half convinced it's a front for an underground government facility? Possibly Men In Black's Headquarters), there's a sweet (pun intended) little spot that has opened up just about a half a block down St. Elmo from Woodmont Ave called Henry's Sweet Retreat. First, let's get this out of the way: Who is Henry? "Tom's grandparents, Henry and Martha, raised their family in middle Ohio in a different era when grandmas baked homemade pies with cherries from Mr Starkey's tree next door while grandpas smoked cigars in the living room while reading the evening newspaper. A big Friday night included a bucket of Colonel Sanders chicken and on the 4th of July, a town parade. When the grandkids were in town, Henry gave us each a dollar to spend in town. Past the town fountain (sometimes filled with bubbles) we walked unsupervised across a busy road, where drivers stopped and waved, to what seemed like heaven on earth: the local five & dime."1 *Pulled From Company Website How amusing and adorable is that? A candy store that is opened in memory of the owners Grandfather. #Love. There is old fashioned treats for sure. My friend pointed out the soda case that is full of unique old fashioned sodas like Cheerwine, and new fangled fashioned sodas like a take on Harry Potter style Butterbeer. I think one of the most special things about this store is the homemade treats, which include fudge, poptarts, cakes, and other pastries. And no, I'm just not enamored by the name and that they cook their confections in store. I got the pumpkin fudge and it was incredible. I also got a brown sugar pop tart which was tasty and 100 times lighter and fluffier than it's gross sandy cousin that I for some reason enjoyed as a child. Large circular lollipops hang from the ceiling for decoration, one wall is lined with bulk candy that spans everything from white chocolate bacon pretzel candy to a rainbow of blank m&m's for party decor. The customer service is fantastic. The young man who helped me saw me eyeing the fudge and offered me a sample. Each one I tasted was delicious. I ended up buying a quarter pound for myself, and a quarter pound for my local bartender. So, what is different about this place? How about the fact that they have large lofted dining/party space where kids can have parties that include soda flights, guess the jelly belly flavor, and a game I wished I played everyday called the "Candy Memory Game." Can't wait to stop in again and grab more treats, gifts, and ice cream cookie sandwiches AND root beer floats. Citation 1: Quote pulled from company's website read more

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Wanting to support a local business in the area, I ordered 18 chocolate-covered strawberries and five chocolate bombs to share with friends over Valentine's Day weekend. Before going to the store this past Friday the customer service was stellar. Patti promptly took my order and payment information over the phone. However, that changed once I arrived at the storefront. I also managed to pick up a pint of ice cream and ordered açaí bowl, which according to other reviewers, "Henry's Sweet Retreat" is known for. I found my açaí bowl to be fantastic. But, once I paid for my additional teams the young lady behind the counter said that, "I can wait outside, if I want to." Despite being in a pandemic you're going to suggest to a customer who has difficulty walking that they may wait outside in 28 degree weather is a little dumbfounding. Granted, the store isn't huge, but I was the only customer in the store at the time. To top things off, a voicemail message was left on my cellphone last night by Patti, the owner, to discuss my previous two-star review, which in her view was a bit harsh. The matter was chucked up to be a "misunderstanding" or "miscommunication". The last time that I checked this is still the United States, and each person is entitled to their opinion. I just happen to be using Yelp as a vehicle to express mine. Although I appreciate the store's ownership reaching out. "Henry's Sweet Retreat" leaves much to be desired for. Save your time, money and any angst. If you're interested in supporting a local business, "Bethesda Chocolates" is down the block off of Woodmont Avenue. read more

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Dropped in for a quick dessert, had a small S'mores milkshake, which surprisingly tasted homemade (not sure if it is). It is on the expensive side at $7 for a small, but it was so good I wish it was a large instead. The chocolate chunks tasted like Toblerone and were too big for the straw so it was like having an unexpected treat at the end. read more

We love the cake we ordered. The cookies are amazing! Service was great. Two young ladies helped me out. Ambience looks clean.

We had a wonderful experience ordering 60 pop tarts for our holiday party. We were able to have them individually bagged and with a red ribbon. Guests could choose from four flavors - mixed berry, cinnamon sugar, apple and blueberry. Service was personal and professional. We would definitely purchase again or recommend to anyone looking for a custom treat. read more

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I hate this place......because everything here is so good and I can never decide on just one item! At one point, when I was cutting weight for a training camp, I used to plan my cheat days for Friday and would go here and just buy up a good $30 worth of sweets. No pizzas, no alcohol, I just wanted the sweets from here. Though I will say, if you try their red velvet brownie, heated up of course, you will go into a great depression, because you will never taste anything that good again. I am literally a fat kid (adult, whatever) in a candy store when I go here. Yeah, their prices are a bit high, but once you try the food, you'll understand why. Cookies, ice-cream, fudge, literally everything they have, is delicious. The owners are really nice and friendly people, as are the other people who work there. The owners actually take the time to get to know you and they take the time to actually chat with you, which is something you just don't expect anymore and it makes you feel so warm and welcome there. The place is really cute as well and looks like something that should be in Hogsmeade Village (from Harry Potter). There's two other chocolate/sweet shops right next to them and this place makes them both look like amateur hour. One of the only things I don't like about working from home (cause of COVID) is that I don't get to go here anymore (they are across the street from my office). read more

Stumbled across this place after dinner. Great selection of homemade treats! Got the peanut butter bar and it was creamy and delicious! Want to go back and try the ice cream/shakes! read more

TERRIBLE cupcake. Threw the whole box away. They were all hard as a rock and had absolutely NO flavor.

Cookie dough Sunday is delicious! Definitely great to share Service was really friendly, and made the order promptly. read more

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I must say as much as I wanted to patronize this business, I didn't. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because it had an array of treats to choose from Unfortunately, I chose not to try anything main reason is the lack of food safety practices. I ordered a Large Lemonade while trying to decide which treats I would the home. I noticed the person assisting me, with her bare heads, flung her hair not once but twice. Without washing her hands she proceeds to grab the ice scoop to get ice out of the ice machine. I mention it to another staffer that I feel uncomfortable purchasing the Lemonade. The individual comes over and states that she's using a scoop. Seriously, you are choosing to argue with me (the customer) when you are dead wrong... Employees SHOULD wash their hands before handling food-contact utensils or surfaces whether it's ice or not. Hair should also be pulled away from face with a headband, ponytail holder, or hat. Hair can cause physical and biological contamination. Wanting to be a new customer, I'll pass. read more